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Air India Completes 95% of Interim Compensation Payments to Families of Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims
Nov 25, 2025 02:05 am CST
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson announces that 95% of families affected by the June Ahmedabad plane crash have received Rs 25 lakh interim compensation, with Rs 1 crore compensatory payments in process. The tragic AI171 flight crash claimed 260 lives, with comprehensive support continuing through the AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust established by the Tata Group.
Air India Resumes Delhi-Shanghai Direct Flights After Six Years: Strengthening India-China Air Connectivity
Nov 17, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Air India announces the return of non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai starting February 2026, marking its comeback to mainland China after nearly six years. The airline will operate four weekly flights using Boeing 787-8 aircraft and plans to introduce Mumbai-Shanghai services later in 2026, facilitating renewed business, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two economic powerhouses.
Air India Seeks $1.14 Billion Financial Aid from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Amid Crisis
Oct 31, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Air India is reportedly requesting Rs 10,000 crore ($1.14 billion) in financial assistance from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to address challenges including losses from Pakistan's airspace restrictions and the aftermath of the Ahmedabad crash. The airline aims to upgrade systems and develop in-house engineering capabilities while continuing to improve safety practices following the AAIB's preliminary investigation into the tragic Boeing 787 accident.
Air India CEO Promises Safety Reforms Following Fatal Boeing Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad
Oct 29, 2025 09:11 pm CST
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has publicly addressed the June Boeing Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, pledging significant safety reforms amid mounting scrutiny over operational lapses. The Tata Group-owned carrier faces multiple challenges including safety violations, delayed aircraft deliveries, and regional airspace constraints as it struggles to recover from the devastating accident.
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Air India Over Reported Flight Cancellations in Kerala
Sep 30, 2025 12:48 am CST
Congressman Shashi Tharoor has publicly challenged Air India regarding reports of substantial flight reductions across Kerala airports in the upcoming winter schedule. The Thiruvananthapuram MP warns these service cuts will harm migrant workers, students, tourism, and trade in the region, expressing concern that Kerala is being treated as an "afterthought" by the Tata-owned airline. Air India has not yet responded to these allegations.