Air India

Piper Aircraft has entered into a fleet agreement with Air India to supply 31 Archer DX aircraft starting in 2025. The airline also holds an option for 62 additional aircraft through 2027.

India's civil aviation regulator has cleared the fuel control switch design on Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a pilot report raised safety concerns. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found no systemic defect in the switches, and Air India confirmed that a subsequent fleet-wide re-inspection of fuel switches found no defects.

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on November 23, 2025, for the first time in approximately 12,000 years, sending ash clouds 10-15 kilometers into the atmosphere. The volcanic ash rapidly spread eastward across the Arabian Peninsula and into South Asia, reaching India's major metropolitan areas and triggering significant air travel disruptions.

Air India and Singapore Airlines have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement that sets the stage for deeper partnership between the two Star Alliance carriers. Following Pakistan's airspace ban in April 2025, Air India is exploring alternative routings through Singapore to preserve connectivity.

Air India kicked off Wings India 2026 with orders from Boeing and Airbus. The carrier signed for 30 additional Boeing 737 MAXs, comprising 20 737 MAX 8s and 10 737 MAX 10 jets.

Air India has opened its first flagship lounge, 'The Maharaja', at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi. Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), the lounge features updated interiors and curated artwork reflecting Indian cultural themes.

Air India has announced plans to deploy new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) and London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), as part of its 'Northern Summer Schedule 2026'. The airline expects deliveries of three new, line-fit 787-9s and two A350-1000 aircraft in 2026.

Air India recently discovered a Boeing 737-200 that had been sitting forgotten at Kolkata Airport for over 13 years, resulting in a surprise parking bill exceeding $120,000. The aircraft, registered VT-EHH, disappeared from the airline's records due to administrative lapses following corporate mergers and staff turnover.

Air India and Lufthansa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a future Joint Business Agreement, capitalizing on the recently announced free trade agreement between India and the European Union. The framework establishes the basis for expanded flight offerings, marketing, and frequent flyer programs.

Air India and airBaltic have announced a new codeshare partnership, expanding customers' access to the Baltic region. The agreement enables travelers to fly to Tallinn in Estonia and Vilnius in Lithuania via select Air India gateways in Europe.