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Phuket-Delhi Flight: Air India Sacks Pilot After Confirmatory Psychoactive-Substance Test

Air India fires Phuket-Delhi pilot after psychoactive test as investigators probe a 664-foot altitude upset.

The LogicaI Indian 5 Sep 2026 10:34 am

Phuket-Delhi flight: Probe finds hydraulic failure; pilot sacked

A preliminary probe found a hydraulic failure on a Phuket-Delhi flight. This incident caused altitude changes and trigge

The Economic Times 5 Sep 2026 5:30 am

Air India Initiates 100% Voluntary Pilot Testing After Phuket Flight Fiasco

Reaffirming its commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance, the airline pledged full support to ongoing techni

NDTV 5 Sep 2026 4:09 am

Air India terminates Phuket-Delhi pilot after AAIB report flags psychoactive substance test

The flight had suffered a sudden loss of altitude after all three hydraulic systems failed, injuring 20 passengers and f

IBTimes 4 Sep 2026 10:22 pm

After 68 years, Air India flight connecting Madurai and Chennai to stop operations from October 25

With the closure of operations on the sector by AI Express, the route will become monopoly for Indigo, which operates ov

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:17 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot terminated after positive drug test

Air India has terminated the pilot of its Phuket-Delhi flight after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance in a

Mid Day 4 Sep 2026 8:18 pm

AI terminates Phuket-Delhi flight pilot-in-command

New Delhi: Air India on Friday, September 4, terminated the services of the pilot-in-command of the Phuket-Delhi flight

The Siasat Daily 4 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

Watch: Pilot tested positive for psychoactive substance: Air India flight altitude scare

The AAIB has flagged a serious concern after the pilot-in-command of an Air India Delhi-Phuket flight tested non-negativ

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 7:43 pm

Phuket Flight Pilot Who Failed Drug Test Sacked By Air India

In a statement, the Tata-owned carrier said it has a zero-tolerance approach to safety violations and regulatory require

NDTV 4 Sep 2026 7:42 pm

Air India sacks pilot who tested positive for psychoactive substance after Phuket-Delhi flight scare

The development comes after the AAIB report flagged it as a serious concern and recommended that the DGCA take appropria

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 7:37 pm

Air India terminates services of Phuket-Delhi flight's pilot-in-command who tested positive for drug use

New Delhi, Sep 4: Air India on Friday terminated the services of the pilot-in-command of Phuket-Delhi flight who had tes

Greater Kashmir 4 Sep 2026 7:35 pm

Failed hydraulics, 'non-negative' pilot drug test: Air India flight probe raises red flags

Failed hydraulics nonnegative pilot drug test Air India flight probe raises red flags

India Today 4 Sep 2026 7:27 pm

Air India Terminates Phuket-Delhi Pilot After Psychoactive Drug Test

The announcement from the airline came hours after probe agency AAIB's preliminary report into the Phuket flight inciden

Deccan Chronicle 4 Sep 2026 7:20 pm

Air India terminates Phuket-Delhi flight pilot after testing positive for drugs

Air India terminated a pilot's employment after a positive drug test. The pilot was in command of a Phuket to Delhi flig

The Economic Times 4 Sep 2026 7:03 pm

Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Air India terminates pilot who failed drug test

Air India terminated a pilot's employment after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance. This action followed an

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 6:56 pm

Air India sacks Phuket-Delhi pilot who tested positive for psychoactive substance

Air India sacks PhuketDelhi pilot who tested positive for psychoactive substance

India Today 4 Sep 2026 6:52 pm

Crew Member, Passenger Questioned Over Air India Express Bomb Note After 60

A DammamDelhi Air India Express flight made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad following a lavatory bomb threat, triggeri

The LogicaI Indian 4 Sep 2026 6:14 pm

Air Indias Maharaja Club members can earn points on hotel stays worldwide as airline joins hands with IHG Hotels & Resorts

Air India has teamed up with IHG Hotels & Resorts, providing an exciting opportunity for Maharaja Club members to earn p

The Economic Times 4 Sep 2026 5:51 pm

Triple hydraulic loss, no adverse weather on Air India flight: AAIB

The Phuket-Delhi flight briefly lost pressure in all three hydraulic systems at 36,000 feet, triggering autopilot diseng

Business Standard 4 Sep 2026 5:19 pm

Pilot drug use serious concern: AAIB on Air India Phuket flight

New Delhi: The probe agency, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), on Friday, September 4, said the confirmatio

The Siasat Daily 4 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight lost all 3 hydraulic systems; pilot tested

The August 4 Air India Phuket-Delhi flight suffered a sudden altitude upset after all three hydraulic systems of the Air

Pragativadi 4 Sep 2026 4:39 pm

AAIB flags Air India pilots positive psychoactive substance test after Phuket flight altitude scare

Twenty-four passengers were injured when the DelhiPhuket flight briefly lost altitude after all hydraulic systems failed

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 3:00 pm

Seatbelt sign off, pilot tests positive for drugs: What AI flight probe found

An Air India flight faced serious challenges with multiple hydraulic failures and altitude disturbances. Following the i

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 2:13 pm

Probe agency finds psychoactive substance use by pilot of Air India flight from Phuket, suggests appropriate action

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has asked the DGCA to take appropriate action on priority. The report does no

Livemint 4 Sep 2026 2:00 pm

'Action Will Be Taken': Air India Express On Delhi-Dammam Bomb Threat

The statement comes after a Dammam-Delhi Air India Express flight made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad Airport on Mond

NDTV 4 Sep 2026 1:50 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Pilot tested non-negative for psychoactive substance after hydraulic failure injured 24

An Air India flight experienced hydraulic system failures and autopilot disconnect at high altitude. The pilot-in-comman

The Economic Times 4 Sep 2026 1:28 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot Tests Positive For Psychoactive Substance; AAIB Calls It

The AAIB has urged the DGCA to act after a confirmatory test on the Air India pilot returned positive, while investigato

The LogicaI Indian 4 Sep 2026 1:23 pm

Zero tolerance: Air India initiates 100% voluntary Pilot testing following AAIB preliminary report

The airlines firstresponse to theAAIB preliminary reportcomesafter the pilot-in-command testednon-negative fora psychoac

The Hindu Businessline 4 Sep 2026 1:12 pm

A-I Phuket flight incident: AAIB flags pilot drug use as 'serious concern'

Probe agency AAIB on Friday said the confirmation of drug use by the pilot-in-command of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flig

Business Standard 4 Sep 2026 12:58 pm

AAIB issues preliminary report on Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident

The AAIB termed the confirmation of drug use by the pilot-in-command a serious concern and has asked the Directorate Gen

Mid Day 4 Sep 2026 12:34 pm

Air India Express Bomb Threat: Crew Member, Passenger Under Probe After 70 Percent Handwriting Match

An Air India Express flight from Dammam to Delhi has come under scanner after a bomb threat written on tissue paper was

Oneindia 4 Sep 2026 12:06 pm

Air India Delhi Phuket Flight: Pilot Tested Positive For Psychoactive Substance, AAIB Seeks DGCA Action

The pilot flying an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which suddenly dropped around 300 feet while cruising over Od

Oneindia 4 Sep 2026 11:57 am

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot tested positive for psychoactive substance: Probe report

The pilot of the Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight that suffered altitude loss had tested positive for psychoactive substa

India TV 4 Sep 2026 11:33 am

AI flight incident: Hydraulic systems failed; pilot tested positive for psychoactive substance

An unsettling incident occurred when an Air India pilot's post-flight drug test returned a non-negative result for a psy

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 11:27 am

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India Today 4 Sep 2026 11:27 am

AAIB probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident underway: Minister

Speaking to reporters, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said stressed that the investigation must

Mid Day 3 Sep 2026 11:02 pm

Air India Set For Over $1.1 Billion Fresh Funding From Tata Sons

Air Indias growing debt and rising losses have put the spotlight back on its funding needs, with Tata Sons board giving

indicanews 3 Sep 2026 5:40 pm

Air India closes in on $1.1 billion financial aid from owners

The money is conditional on certain performance milestones being achieved and will be paid out in instalments

The Hindu Businessline 3 Sep 2026 3:35 pm

Air India Express flight from Varanasi to Delhi lands at Lucknow airport after smoke alarm goes off

However, preliminary checks at Lucknow airport found no sign of smoke or fire in the aircraft

The Hindu Businessline 3 Sep 2026 3:29 pm

Delhi-bound flight makes precautionary landing at Lucknow airport

Lucknow: An Air India Express flight from Varanasi to Delhi made a precautionary landing at Lucknow airport Thursday mor

The Siasat Daily 3 Sep 2026 2:54 pm

Air India Express Flight Makes Precautionary Landing At Lucknow After Smoke Alarm

Flight IX 1253 from Varanasi to Delhi lands safely after cargo-hold smoke detection alarm activates.

Deccan Chronicle 3 Sep 2026 1:28 pm

Air India Express flight to Delhi makes emergency landing in Lucknow after smoke suspicion in cargo hold

An Air India Express flight operating from Varanasi to Delhi made a precautionary landing at Lucknow Airport on Thursday

India TV 3 Sep 2026 11:34 am

Tata Sons to invest over 10,000cr in Air India

Tata Sons' board has approved a capital infusion of over 10,000 crore into Air India. This is one of the largest investm

NewsBytes 3 Sep 2026 9:42 am

A plane plan for China to consider: Singapore opposition slams Temasek over Air India bailouts

Air India faces mounting losses and requests for additional funds from its shareholder. The airline is grappling with hi

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 11:04 pm

IndiGo, Air India Express rank among top 10 LCCs flying from West Asia

IndiGo and Air India Express together account for 15 per cent of West Asia's LCC seat capacity, despite Indian carriers

Business Standard 2 Sep 2026 7:29 pm

Air India Express introduces new uniforms for cabin crew, frontline staff

Air India Express has introduced new uniforms that bring together design elements from different Indian states for its c

Business Standard 2 Sep 2026 3:42 pm

Air India Express unveils new cultural heritage inspired uniforms for cabin crew & frontline staff

Air India Express has introduced new uniforms for its staff members. These refreshed outfits draw inspiration from tradi

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 11:29 am

Watch: Air India 171 crash report in final stages, to be released soon: Civil Aviation Minister

DYFI-SFI held rallies and public meetings across Tamil Nadu on S. Anithas death anniversary, demanding NEET exemption fo

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:26 pm

ALPA India flags senior pilots attrition at Air India Group; seeks independent review

ALPA India emphasised that experienced pilots are not entries on a manpower spreadsheet

The Hindu Businessline 1 Sep 2026 6:35 pm

Indian pilots body warns Noel Tata over Air India exodus, flags safety concerns

ALPA India highlights pilot attrition as a critical flight safety concern for Air India Group. The association urges the

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 2:14 pm

Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Ahmedabad After

An Air India Express flight from Dammam to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad after a crew member found a tissue bearing th

The LogicaI Indian 1 Sep 2026 12:17 pm

Bomb Threat Forces Emergency Landing of Air India Express Flight in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, September 1: An Air India Express flight traveling from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Delhi was forced to make an

Morningstar 1 Sep 2026 1:15 am

Over a year after AI171 mishap, Air India's UK route biz in low gear

Air India's UK passenger traffic has fallen faster than capacity since the AI171 crash, highlighting the combined impact

Business Standard 31 Aug 2026 11:54 pm

Bomb threat forces diversion of Air India Express flight to Ahmedabad

After the aircraft landed in Ahmedabad, security agencies checked the aircraft and found nothing suspicious; the officia

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:17 pm

40 passengers, crew evacuated after

Ahmedabad Forty people were safely evacuated and frisked after an Air India Express flight from Dammam to Delhi was dive

Bilkulonline 31 Aug 2026 10:05 pm

Air India flight makes emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport after bomb note scare

Air India flight makes emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport after bomb note scare

India Today 31 Aug 2026 8:43 pm

Air India Express calls FY26 weak financial performance one off

The airline plans fleet expansion, network optimisation and cost controls while seeking continued financial support from

The Hindu Businessline 31 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad Due to Bomb Threat

Ahmedabad, August 31: An Air India Express flight traveling from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Delhi was forced to make an em

Morningstar 31 Aug 2026 8:04 pm

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after

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Japan trip from Mumbai: IRCTC announces 9-day tour covering Tokyo to Hiroshima

The tour, titled Japan The Golden Route with Hiroshima is scheduled from October 25 to November 3. Travellers will fly

Mid Day 31 Aug 2026 3:53 pm

Bengaluru-Vijayawada Air India Flight Delayed, Passengers Stranded

The flight, which was supposed to depart at 7 AM was delayed on Monday morning, leaving passengers stranded at the airpo

Deccan Chronicle 31 Aug 2026 1:23 pm

Air India receives delivery of fourth custom made B787-9 Dreamliner as VT-AWD lands in Delhi

Air India welcomed its fourth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi. This new addition supports the airline's ongoin

The Economic Times 31 Aug 2026 1:12 am

Air India B787 engine shutdown: GE expanded inspections after 2023 incident, DGCA tells CIC

The disclosure comes before the CIC in an RTI case concerning action taken by the aviation regulator after the final inv

The Hindu Businessline 30 Aug 2026 6:57 pm

Temasek backs Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India amid scrutiny

Temasek did not address whether it would support any capital contribution by Singapore Airlines to Air India

Business Standard 29 Aug 2026 2:11 pm

SIA commits to long-term growth of Air India,to evaluate additional capital infusion

Stating that India is projected to be the worlds third-largest economy by 2030, SIA said the country is the worlds third

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 2:00 pm

Air India Express crew member ties Rakhi to passenger during flight, 'bro-zone' moment goes viral

An Air India Express cabin crew member gave a passenger an unexpected Raksha Bandhan surprise during a flight by tying a

India TV 28 Aug 2026 4:39 pm

Will consider Air India's business strategy, before deciding on additional fund requests: Singapore Airlines

The comments from Singapore Airlines come against the backdrop of the loss-making Air India seeking additional funds of

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

Singapore Airlines will carefully consider fund infusion in Air India

Law maker Kenneth Tiong has said Singapore Airlines should not seek funding from the government-owned firm Temasekto inv

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 4:38 pm

Singapore MP opposes use of Temasek funds to support Air India

Opposition lawmaker says Singapore Airlines should fund any further Air India capital on its own

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 4:14 pm

Singapore Oppn lawmaker opposes use of Temasek funds to shore up Air India

Singapore Oppn lawmaker Kenneth Tiong said Air India's $1.5 bn funding request is not only matter for private shareholde

Business Standard 27 Aug 2026 2:18 pm

Indian carriers have Philippineson radar, Air India increases capacity,IndiGoplans new flights

Over 60,000 Indians visited Philippines in the first six months of CY2026 taking advantage of visa free entry scheme

The Hindu Businessline 26 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

Air India, Bhutan's Drukair to offer travel across each other's networks

Air India on Wednesday said it has entered into an interline partnership with Bhutanese flag carrier Drukair-Royal Bhuta

Business Standard 26 Aug 2026 1:37 pm

Air India ties up with Drukair-Royal Bhutan Airlines for offering flight service on each other's network

Tata group-owned Air India says it now provides connectivity to nearly all countries in the SAARC region through its own

The Hindu Businessline 26 Aug 2026 1:26 pm

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India Today 26 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

Air India seeks $1.5 billion fresh equity from Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines

The request follows a sharp deterioration in the airlines financial performance, with combined losses more than doubling

The Hindu Businessline 26 Aug 2026 7:16 am

Air India turns to Tata, Singapore Airlines for $1.5 billion as losses mount: Report

Air India turns to Tata Singapore Airlines for billion as losses mount Report

India Today 26 Aug 2026 12:16 am

India mulling random drug test for commercial pilots at least once a year

India may require all commercial pilots to undergo random drug tests annually. This proposal follows an Air India captai

The Economic Times 26 Aug 2026 12:10 am

Govt mulls random drug tests for all commercial pilots round the year

The civil aviation ministry is looking at the possibility of carrying out psychoactive substance tests for all commercia

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 11:27 pm

Air India seeks $1.5 billion from owners Tata, Singapore Air as losses mount, sources say

It would be one of Air Indias largest publicly reported requests for shareholder funding since Tata took control of the

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 7:52 pm

Air India seeks $1.5 bn from owners Tata, Singapore Air as losses mount

The carrier and its budget unit Air India Express posted combined losses of $2.33 billion in the fiscal year ended March

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 6:23 pm

Govt mulls drug tests for all commercial pilots

New Delhi, Aug 25: The civil aviation ministry is looking at the possibility of carrying out psychoactive substance test

Greater Kashmir 25 Aug 2026 4:17 pm

Preliminary Report Expected Soon, Says Civil Aviation Minister Naidu As AAIB Probe Underway Into Delhi-Phuket Flight Incident

Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that an AAIB preliminary report into the Air India PhuketDelhi flight that s

The LogicaI Indian 25 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

Air India Express Pilots Question Revised Salary Structure Despite Higher-Pay Proposal

Air India Express pilots raised concerns over income predictability and leave benefits despite a revised compensation pa

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 1:31 pm

Centre Weighs Dope Tests For All Commercial Pilots After Air India Plane Row

The issue of dope testing of pilots has come to the spotlight after an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight experienced a sudde

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 1:06 pm

Centre plans random dope tests for pilots once a year after Air India Phuket-Delhi flight fiasco

The government is considering a major tightening of drug-testing rules for pilots, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Nai

India TV 25 Aug 2026 11:52 am

Government weighing annual dope test for pilots after Air India flight fiasco

Government weighing annual dope test for pilots after Air India flight fiasco

India Today 25 Aug 2026 11:10 am

Fake Delhi Call Centre Offering Air India Job Busted, 3 Arrested

The accused demanded money from victims towards registration and other employment-related charges and asked them to make

NDTV 24 Aug 2026 7:06 pm

Air India Flight From Delhi Suffers Bird Hit While Landing At Patna Airport

The official said that bird strikes are not unusual, particularly during the rainy season when avian activity tends to i

NDTV 24 Aug 2026 5:35 pm

Patna-Delhi Air India flight suffers bird strike at airport, all passengers safe

The incident took place at around 7.44 am as flight AI 1741 was preparing to land. All passengers were reported to be sa

Mid Day 24 Aug 2026 3:54 pm

Air India flight from Delhi suffers bird hit at Patna airport, all safe

An Air India flight from Delhi suffered a bird hit while landing at the Patna airport on Monday morning, prompting autho

Business Standard 24 Aug 2026 3:38 pm

At least 15 flights were diverted at Delhi airport due to bad weather

At least 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Monday due to inclement weather conditions, according to an of

Business Standard 24 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

Air India flight from Delhi suffers bird hit at Patna airport, passengers safe

The Delhi-Patna flight, with 164 passengers on board, was about to land when the incident took place at 7:44 am

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 2:44 pm

Air India Flight Suffers Bird Hit While Landing At Patna Airport

Delhi-Patna flight carrying 164 passengers landed safely; runway inspection conducted after pilot reported suspected bir

Deccan Chronicle 24 Aug 2026 2:37 pm

Air India Flight Carrying 164 Passengers from Delhi to Patna Hit by Bird

SRINAGAR: An Air India flight operating from Delhi to Patna with 164 passengers on board was hit by a bird while landing

KashmirLife 24 Aug 2026 2:20 pm

Delhi Rains: Flights Impacted; IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet And Akasa Issue Travel Advisory

IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet issued travel advisory. IMD has forecast heavy rains, thunderstorms, lightning

NDTV 24 Aug 2026 1:22 pm

Passenger's Mid-Air Medical Emergency Delays Air India Express Flight By 5 Hours

Flight IX 1244 delayed five hours at Ranchi Airport due to oxygen cylinder arrangement from Delhi.

NDTV 23 Aug 2026 7:50 pm

Air India Express Flight Delayed 5 Hours In Ranchi Over Oxygen Cylinders

Bengaluru-Bound Flight Held Up As Airline Arranged Fresh Oxygen Cylinders From Delhi

Deccan Chronicle 23 Aug 2026 4:15 pm

Jaishankar to visit Russia on August 23-24, co-chair India-Russia inter-governmental commission

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24. He will co-chair the 27th session of the India

The Economic Times 22 Aug 2026 12:11 pm

Jaishankar to visit Russia on August 23-24, co-chair India-Russia inter-governmental commission

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24. He will co-chair the 27th session of the India

The Economic Times 22 Aug 2026 12:11 pm

After the plunge

The latest incident comes just a year after the fatal Boeing 787 Air India crash, which is yet to find a closure with no

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 10:08 pm

DGCA Pushes Random Drug Tests for Flight Crew After Air India Violations

Move follows positive drug tests involving Air India pilots

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Air India Express introduces self-declaration process for psychoactive substance use

Move aimed at early intervention, employee support and strengthening safety reporting culture

The Hindu Businessline 19 Aug 2026 8:14 pm

Outgoing Air India CEO Campbell Wilson appointed as Air New Zealand director

According to a market announcement by Air New Zealand, Wilson has been appointed by the board with effect from the annua

The Hindu Businessline 19 Aug 2026 11:07 am

Air New Zealand appoints former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson as director

The appointments come as the airline, New Zealand's national carrier, navigates delayed aircraft deliveries, persistent

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 9:23 am

Air India Enhances Pilot Testing for Passenger Safety

New Delhi, August 18: Air India announced on Tuesday that it has implemented additional voluntary testing for all pilots

Morningstar 18 Aug 2026 5:50 pm

Two Air India Pilots Fail Drug Tests

The pilots testing positive have been removed from duty, with their samples sent for confirmatory testing.

Rediff 18 Aug 2026 2:30 pm

New factories, aircraft, AI hubs to test Tata group's funding muscle

In the first of a two-part series, Business Standard examines the funding needs of Tata Electronics, Air India, Agratas

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 11:05 pm

Air India Express Takes Off From Andhra Pradeshs New Bhogapuram Airport

Inaugural operations commenced on 17 August, connecting Visakhapatnam with Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle 17 Aug 2026 8:31 pm

Two more Air India pilots test positive for psychoactive substances

The pilots have been removed from the duty roster and their samples sent for confirmatory tests as Air India continues i

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

Two Air India Group pilots test non-negative in initial drug screening

Two pilots of the Air India Group have failed the initial drug test as their results came on-negative and their samples

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 2:51 pm

2 more AI pilots fail drug test after Phuket flight fiasco

Two Air India Group pilots have failed initial drug tests, with their samples sent for confirmatory analysis. This comes

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 2:33 pm

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Visits Nepal to Strengthen Defence Ties

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday, August 16, 2026, for a four-day offic

TFIPOST 17 Aug 2026 1:38 pm

Air India Drug Test: 2 More Pilots Fail Preliminary Screening, Confirmatory Tests Underway

In the latest development, two more Air India pilots have returned positive preliminary results in drugs screening, acco

Oneindia 17 Aug 2026 1:37 pm

Two More Air India Pilots Fail Preliminary Drug Test After Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident; Confirmatory Tests Awaited

Two Air India pilots have returned non-negative preliminary drug-screening results as the airline expands testing follow

The LogicaI Indian 17 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Two Air India pilots fail prelim dope test; sample sent for confirmation test

Air India's recent pilot screening revealed two non-negative dope test results, leading to these pilots being grounded w

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 12:48 pm

Two more Air India Pilots Test Fail Drug-tests after Phuket Flight Incident

Two more Air India pilots have returned non-negative results for psychoactive substances as the airline group steps up m

Pragativadi 17 Aug 2026 12:34 pm

Two Pilots Fail Mandatory Air India Drug Test

Screening launched after Phuket-Delhi flight incident covers pilots of Air India and Air India Express

Deccan Chronicle 17 Aug 2026 12:32 pm

2 more Air India pilots fail drug screening test after Phuket-Delhi flight fiasco

more Air India pilots fail drug screening test after PhuketDelhi flight fiasco

India Today 17 Aug 2026 12:19 pm

2 More Air India Pilots Fail To Clear 1st Drug Test After Phuket Flight Fiasco

The results of the final test are awaited, sources said. The two pilots have been de-rostered in the meantime

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 12:11 pm

Air India shifts all Vizag flights to Bhogapuram airport: Check details

All scheduled flights shift to Bhogapuram from August 17 as Visakhapatnam Airport ends commercial operations; old VTZ co

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 11:47 am

Bhogapuram airport begins commercial flight operations

First IndiGo flight arrives from Hyderabad, followed by an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 10:48 am

Air India shifts all Visakhapatnam flights to Bhogapuram airport from today

Air India has announced that all its flights to and from Visakhapatnam will operate from the new Alluri Sitarama Raju In

newspoint 17 Aug 2026 9:46 am

Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata separately briefed govt on rift, concerns before chairman's exit

Tata leaders recently updated government officials on internal conflicts and strategic rifts within the conglomerate. Is

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 7:55 am

Air India to Operate All Flights from New Bhogapuram Airport in Visakhapatnam from August 17

New Delhi, August 17: Air India has announced that all its flights operating to and from Visakhapatnam International Air

Udaipur Kiran 17 Aug 2026 4:00 am

Not just turbulence: on the Air India aircraft incident

Indias aviation should not have to depend on chance for safety

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 12:39 am

Air India to Operate All Flights from New Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport in Bhogapuram from August 17

New Delhi, August 17: Air India announced on Sunday that all its flights to and from Visakhapatnam International Airport

Morningstar 17 Aug 2026 12:04 am

Watch: Two injured after accidental firing at Varanasi Airport

Two people were injured after a licensed pistol carried by an Air India Express passenger accidentally went off during a

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

Air India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check

Two ad-hoc cargo screening employees were injured after a passengers licensed pistol accidentally discharged during a se

The Times of India 16 Aug 2026 6:25 pm

'Flier Said Gun Not Loaded,' Recalls Varanasi Airport Staff. Then It Went Off

The passenger, Kamlesh Kedarnath Rai from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, was travelling with his wife on Air India Express f

NDTV 16 Aug 2026 5:41 pm

Air India Express Passenger Accidentally Fires Licensed Weapon During Security Check at Varanasi Airport, 2 Injured

Two people were injured after a passenger's licensed weapon accidentally fired during a security check at Varanasi airpo

Web Dunia 16 Aug 2026 1:59 pm

Air India Express Flyer 'Accidentally' Fires At Varanasi Airport, 2 Injured

The passenger at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport was scheduled to travel to Mumbai.

NDTV 16 Aug 2026 1:25 pm

Gun Fire At Varanasi Airport: Passenger's Gun Goes Down During Weapon Check, 2 Staffers Injured

Two airport security staff members were injured after a firearm carried by an Air India Express passenger accidentally w

Oneindia 16 Aug 2026 12:45 pm

Two injured after Air India Express passengers gun goes off at Varanasi airport

During the weapons check, the passenger fired a round, injuring two AAAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Lim

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 12:29 pm

Two injured after Air India passengers gun goes off at Varanasi airport

During the weapons check, the passenger fired a round, injuring two AAAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Lim

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 12:21 pm

Air India passenger fires round during weapons check at Varanasi airport; 2 injured

Air India passenger fires round during weapons check at Varanasi airport; 2 injured

India TV 16 Aug 2026 11:54 am

Air India passenger's gun goes off at Varanasi airport, two staffers shot

Air India passengers gun goes off at Varanasi airport two staffers shot

India Today 16 Aug 2026 11:38 am

New Opportunities for Veer Nari: Indian Army and Air India Collaboration in Aviation Sector

New Delhi, August 16: A recent collaboration between the Indian Army and Air India has begun to create solid employment

Morningstar 16 Aug 2026 11:19 am

Air India Offer: 20% off on air tickets, know how to get extra 10% discount

Air India Cheap Flight Ticket: Freedom Sale is starting on the occasion of Independence Day, in which you can get up to

informalnewz 15 Aug 2026 6:37 am

Air India AI2379: 5 Big Questions After 4 Seconds Without Control | Biggest Stories Of Auguest 14

Ten days after Air India flight AI2379 suffered a sudden loss of effective control before landing safely, five crucial q

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 11:58 pm

Air India A320 briefly lost key flight controls, Airbus analysis shows

Airbus' initial analysis showed the plane registered losses in all three hydraulic systems, which use pressurised fluid

Business Standard 14 Aug 2026 10:44 pm

Airbus dossier corroborates hydraulic, flight-control abnormalities in Air India Phuket-Delhi incident

The observations were based on the companys preliminary analysis of the aircrafts decoded digital flight data recorder

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 9:37 pm

Air India plans 16 B787-8 retrofits in 2027, over 100 new aircraft in two years

Fleet transformation remains on track despite geopolitical, fuel and operational pressures

The Hindu Businessline 14 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Scare: Plane Lost All Flight Controls For 4 Seconds

Airbus's initial reading of the Digital Flight Data Recorder (black box) of the A-320 jetliner, which violently dropped

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 7:45 pm

Air India CEO-designate Gebremariam meets top executives during India visit

Tewolde Gebremariam, who is set to take over the reins of Air India next month, held meetings with senior airline execut

Business Standard 14 Aug 2026 6:53 pm

Airbus initial report flags temporary loss of flight-control in Air India incident

Preliminary assessment had identified hydraulic system loss; Airbus team in India to assist AAIB probe

The Hindu Businessline 14 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

'Hydraulic failure, altitude drop': Airbus on AI Phuket flight

An initial analysis reveals that an Air India Airbus A320 flying from Phuket to Delhi experienced multiple hydraulic sys

Rediff 14 Aug 2026 3:12 pm

Another shocker in Air India flight fiasco, plane lost all controls for 4 seconds as it dropped 300 feet

Apreliminary technical assessment by Airbus of the Air India flight AI2379 turbulence incident has revealed that all thr

India TV 14 Aug 2026 2:09 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Lost Controls for Four Seconds After Multiple Hydraulic Failures: Airbus Interim Report

An Air India flight suffered a terrifying mid-air plunge due to a momentary hydraulic failure, triggering an intensive a

The LogicaI Indian 14 Aug 2026 2:08 pm

Air India Flight from Phuket to New Delhi Experiences Critical Control Failure

New Delhi, August 14: Shocking details have emerged regarding Air India flight AI2379, which was traveling from Phuket t

Morningstar 14 Aug 2026 1:05 pm

Exclusive: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Lost Flight Controls For 4 Seconds

Airbus's initial reading of the Digital Flight Data Recorder (black box) of the A-320 jetliner, which violently dropped

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 12:59 pm

Phuket-Delhi Flight Lost Key Controls for 4 Seconds: Airbus

The August 4 incident occurred on Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, which landed safely in Delhi despite the

Deccan Chronicle 14 Aug 2026 12:53 pm

Air India A320 briefly lost key flight controls during 300-foot drop, Airbus analysis shows

The aircraft's elevators and ailerons, which control its pitch and roll, were unavailable for about four seconds, during

The Hindu Businessline 14 Aug 2026 10:47 am

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Lost Control for 4 Seconds Before Dropping 300 Feet

Air India's Phuket-Delhi A320 briefly lost key flight controls for around four seconds during a 300-foot altitude drop.

Web Dunia 14 Aug 2026 10:47 am

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight lost control for 4 seconds, full nose-down input recorded, confirms Airbus

Air India PhuketDelhi flight lost control for seconds full nosedown input recorded confirms Airbus

India Today 14 Aug 2026 10:25 am

Air India A320 Lost 300 Feet After All 3 Hydraulic Systems Failed Mid-Air: Report

A preliminary technical review by Airbus has revealed that the aircraft experienced a rare failure involving all three h

Oneindia 14 Aug 2026 9:52 am

Exclusive: For 4 Seconds, Air India Phuket-Delhi Plane Had No Flight Controls

The autopilot system of the airliner then disconnected, and the co-pilot who was flying at the time pushed his control s

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 7:14 am

Air India faces challenges; group plans to induct over 100 planes in 2 yrs

Air India is facing challenges due to external volatility but remains focused on the profitability path and plans to ind

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 11:42 pm

Air India orders drug screening for all pilots after AI 2379 incident

Air India has announced comprehensive screening of all its pilots for prohibited substances and medications beginning Au

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 10:31 pm

Air India to test all pilots for banned substances

It comes after one of its planes suddenly lost altitude last week, with a number of passengers injured.

BBC 13 Aug 2026 10:22 pm

Air India Group to screen all pilots for prohibited substances, medications

Mandatory testing begins August 13; initiative goes beyond existing regulatory requirements

The Hindu Businessline 13 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

Air India Tightens Pilot Safety Checks After AI2379 Altitude Loss And Positive Marijuana Test

Air India has announced mandatory substance-abuse screening for all Group pilots from August 13, following a major safet

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 7:25 pm

Air India CEO Confirms Oct 1 Salary Hikes Amid Middle East Crisis Fallout

Air India will resume its annual salary increment cycle from October 1 after deferring revisions amid the impact of the

NDTV 13 Aug 2026 6:26 pm

Air India Orders Dope Tests For All Pilots After Phuket-Delhi Captain Tests Positive For Marijuana

Air India has expanded drug screening to all pilots after a Phuket-Delhi flight captain tested positive for marijuana.

The LogicaI Indian 13 Aug 2026 6:22 pm

What does the dope test reveal about pilots? What information is not available?

Air India Pilot Dope Test: The positive dope test of an Air India pilot has raised serious questions about aviation safe

Kalam Times 13 Aug 2026 5:53 pm

All Air India pilots will be tested for drugs, following the marijuana scandal.

Following the turbulence on the Phuket-Delhi flight, Air India has taken a major decision. All Air India pilots will now

Kalam Times 13 Aug 2026 5:43 pm

AI to conduct drug test for all pilots after Phuket incident

Air India and Air India Express are implementing mandatory psychoactive substance testing for all their 5,000+ pilots. T

Rediff 13 Aug 2026 4:33 pm

Air India Turbulence Incident: Interim Report Expected Soon as Government Orders Swift Investigation

New Delhi, August 13: An interim report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) regarding the Air India f

Morningstar 13 Aug 2026 3:25 pm

Air India to conduct dope tests for all pilots after Phuket-Delhi pilot found positive for marijuana: Sources

Air India and Air India Express will conduct psychoactive substance tests for all their pilots starting Thursday, source

India TV 13 Aug 2026 3:23 pm

Air India makes psychoactive substance tests mandatory for pilots

Air India has made psychoactive substance testing mandatory for pilots following the August 4 Phuket-Delhi incident, aft

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 3:14 pm

AAIB likely to submit interim report on Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident within a month

NEW DELHI: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) interim investigation report on Air India Flight AI 2379, w

indiapost 13 Aug 2026 3:11 pm

Air India to undertake full screening of its pilots for prohibited substances and medications from August 13

The testing will be conducted alongside pilot training at Air Indias Gurgaon Academy or post flight at airports or other

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 3:10 pm

Air India Orders Mandatory Dope Tests for All Pilots From Now On

In a formal letter sent by the airline, it states that the testing begins Thursday and is mandatory for all pilots

Deccan Chronicle 13 Aug 2026 3:07 pm

Chandrasekaran's successor at Tatas will have to start off with a three-way, Rs 29,000-cr tightrope walk

The new chairman of Tata Sons faces a myriad of financial hurdles and strategic choices. Air Indias transformation hinge

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 2:08 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight: Pilot Had Sleep Problems, Slept 30

The pilot-in-command of Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight that plunged about 300 feet on August 4 told investigators he ha

Oneindia 13 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

Air India AI2379: 300-Foot Drop, Pilot Tests Positive for Marijuana; What Has Happened So Far

Two positive drug tests and a 300-foot altitude loss put Air India safety under scrutiny.

The LogicaI Indian 13 Aug 2026 11:11 am

Autopilot failure, multiple technical snags hit Air India Phuket-Delhi flight before 300ft drop came

A purported post-flight maintenance report for Air India flight AI2379 has revealed multiple technical warnings involvin

India TV 13 Aug 2026 11:04 am

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight logged multiple hydraulic failures: Report

Failure messages on the report further flagged issues with the hydraulic system, an elevator computer, and a high-pressu

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 9:42 am

'India mein tum raja ho': Air India flight attendant shocked by price of fries in Switzerland

A trip to Switzerland left an Air India flight attendant doing a bit of a double take after she bought what she describe

India TV 13 Aug 2026 7:25 am

Sending world into a tizzy, Chairman N Chandrasekaran had routine day

The unexpected announcement of N Chandrasekaran's exit from Tata Sons has left many in the business sector taken aback.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 5:58 am

What's next: The AI and A-I challenges for Tata group after Chandra's exit

N Chandrasekaran's exit comes as Tata Group faces twin challenges from AI-led disruption at TCS and mounting losses and

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 12:17 am

Air India Pilot Was Not Tested For Drugs Before Flight. What Rules Say

Air India's Airbus A320, VT-EXO, operating flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, experienced a sudden loss of

NDTV 12 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

Air India captain's confirmatory drug test positive for marijuana, say TV channels

Earlier in the day, India's Ministry of Civil Aviation summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson over the incident, which i

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 8:09 pm

Air India Downplayed Phuket Plane Failures With 'Turbulence'? What Documents Say

In Air India's first statement, it attributed the plane dropping 300 feet to rief in-flight turbulence. Five hours later

NDTV 12 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Turbulence: Captain Fails Drug Screening, Blames Medication and Sleep Issues

As part of the Standard Operating Procedures following such an occurrence, both flight pilots underwent the prescribed p

Deccan Chronicle 12 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

Air India, Jaguar, Zudio: How Tata's Salt-To-Software Empire Kept Expanding

Tata Trusts, the group's charitable arm, owns about 66 per cent of Tata Sons, which controls more than 30 group companie

NDTV 12 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

Chandra's exit: Air India's mounting losses are the elephant in the room

Air India Group has accumulated losses of about Rs 47,821 crore since its takeover, leaving its prolonged transformation

Business Standard 12 Aug 2026 5:35 pm

After Air India Marijuana Row, Ministry Demands Dope Test Protocol Review

The existing norms for pilot dope-testing are based broadly in line with international standards, sources said. So the D

NDTV 12 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

'Told time & again, safety in aviation is topmost priority,' says Naidu; meets Air India CEO Wilson

'Told time & again, safety in aviation is topmost priority,' says Naidu; meets Air India CEO Wilson

The Economic Times 12 Aug 2026 4:23 pm

Ex-Judge Yashwant Varma Found Guilty in Cash-at-Home Case, Failed to Explain Cash Found at Residence

The new details have come out in the investigation of Air India flight AI2379, that suffered a sudden 300-foot loss of a

Oneindia 12 Aug 2026 4:18 pm

Air India pilot's dope test raises safety questions: What checks must pilots clear before flying? Explained

The safety of hundreds of passengers rests on the alertness, health and judgement of the pilots sitting in the cockpit.

India TV 12 Aug 2026 4:02 pm

From coffee to cars: Inside the Tata empire as its chairman steps down

N Chandrasekaran will leave Tata Sons as chairman after failing to secure board approval for his reappointment, amid ten

The Economic Times 12 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

Party in Phuket, Sat on Cockpit Floor, Could Not Stand Properly: Air India Pilot's Behaviour Under Probe

The new details have come out in the investigation of Air India flight AI2379, that suffered a sudden 300-foot loss of a

Oneindia 12 Aug 2026 3:46 pm

Air India Pilot With Marijuana In His Bloodstream Was Also On Sleep Medication

An Air India aircraft carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members from Phuket to Delhi had suddenly lost about 300 fe

NDTV 12 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

Post Chandrasekaran, the head that wears the Tata crown won't rest easy

As N. Chandrasekaran prepares to step down, Tata Sons faces a pivotal succession dilemma. The new chairman will take the

The Economic Times 12 Aug 2026 3:04 pm

Opposition Questions Government on Air India Incident and FCRA Bill

New Delhi, August 12: During the monsoon session of Parliament on Wednesday, opposition party members raised several que

Morningstar 12 Aug 2026 1:35 pm

Amid Air India pilot marijuana row, Singer Kunal Ganjawala reveals how his forefathers started marijuana cultivation for medicinal purposes during British rule

Kunal Ganjawala, the well-known singer, has shed light on the interesting legacy behind his surname, which relates to hi

The Economic Times 12 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Marijuana positive might not mean licence loss for Air India pilot

DGCA rules prescribe rehabilitation rather than automatic licence suspension for a first positive drug test, though Air

Business Standard 12 Aug 2026 12:59 pm

Tata Group chairman N. Chandrasekaran 'apologises' for Ahmedabad Air India plane crash

Mr. Chandrasekaran acknowledged Air India needs to do a better job of communicating with passengers about these matters

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 12:28 pm

BJPs Actions in Jharkhand Criticized by Ram Gopal Yadav Amidst Ongoing Student Protests

New Delhi, August 12: Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav has voiced strong criticism against the BJP government on vario

Morningstar 12 Aug 2026 11:10 am

Air India Pilot Fails Marijuana Test Twice After Phuket-Delhi Flight

An Air India flight that suddenly lost altitude over Southeast Asia earlier this month has taken a serious turn, with th

TFIPOST 12 Aug 2026 11:01 am

Air India pilot fails 2nd drug test: All about Delhi-Phuket flight incident

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said on Tuesday that the number of people injured in the incident had risen to 20,

Business Standard 12 Aug 2026 10:39 am

Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot Tests Positive For Marijuana After 300-Foot Altitude Drop

Pilots confirmatory test reportedly found marijuana as investigators probe altitude loss, injuries and faults.

The LogicaI Indian 12 Aug 2026 10:36 am

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NDTV 12 Aug 2026 8:07 am

Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight pilot tests positive for psychoactive substance

New Delhi, Aug 11:The pilot-in-command of Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight that faced mid-air turbulence last week has te

Greater Kashmir 12 Aug 2026 5:44 am

'Pilot Seemed High When We Were Boarding': Passenger On Phuket-Delhi Flight

The Air India flight experienced a sudden loss of altitude of 300 feet.

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 11:41 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot's Confirmatory Dope Test Reportedly Positive For Marijuana, Sources Say

Air India faces fresh scrutiny after sources said the confirmatory dope test of the pilot-in-command of its August 4 Phu

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 11:26 pm

'Don't Link Positive Drug Test to AI2379 Incident': ALPA India Chief

Responding to reports of the Air India pilot testing positive in a second dope test, ALPA India President Captain Sam Th

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 11:21 pm

Inside The Cockpit: What Went Wrong On Air India's Phuket-Delhi Flight

AI-2379, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, experienced a sudden loss of altitude of 300 feet.

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 10:19 pm

Phuket flight incident: AI pilot tests positive for pot

The pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop last week has

Rediff 11 Aug 2026 10:16 pm

Air India CEO Faces Inquiry Over Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident

New Delhi, August 11: Civil Aviation Secretary Sameer Kumar Sinha and senior officials met with Air India CEO Campbell W

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 9:20 pm

Air India pilot fails second drug test: What happened onboard the Phuket-Delhi flight and what it means

Air Indias Phuket-Delhi turbulence scare has taken a serious turn after the Pilot-in-Command failed a second confirmator

OpIndia 11 Aug 2026 8:57 pm

AAIB Takes Over Probe Of Air India Turbulence Incident

An Air India Airbus A320 aircraft, registration VT-EXO, operating scheduled flight AI 2379 from Phuket to Delhi on last

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 8:47 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident: AAIB Collecting, Examining All Relevant Evidence

In the incident, injuries were reported to 20 passengers and 4 cabin crew members, the Aircraft Accident Investigation B

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 8:11 pm

Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Air India pilot fails second dope test

Air India CEO Wilson summoned by MoCA over Phuket-Delhi flight incident

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 8:09 pm

AI2379 Turbulence Probe Deepens: Pilot's Second Dope Test Positive, Say Sources

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that experienced a sudden 300-foot loss of altitude, leaving 17 passengers inju

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight: Pilot Tests Positive For Drugs After 300-Ft Altitude Drop

The pilot of Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi has reportedly tested positive for drugs. It is the same flight that

Oneindia 11 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot tests positive for drugs in dope test: Reports

The pilot-in-command of Air India Phuket-Delhi flight, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300

India TV 11 Aug 2026 7:08 pm

Air India CEO Wilson summoned by MoCA over Phuket-Delhi flight incident

Campbell Wilson briefed senior government officials on the August 4 incident involving flight AI2379, which lost around

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 6:35 pm

Govt summons Air India CEO over Phuket-Delhi flight's altitude loss

India's civil aviation minister has summoned Air India CEO after the airline's Phuket-Delhi flight suddenly lost about 3

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 5:02 pm

Govt summons Air India outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson over Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Sources

Air India's outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson was summoned by theMinistry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and the Directorate Genera

India TV 11 Aug 2026 4:50 pm

Air India CEO Summoned Over Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight probe widens

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 4:41 pm

Airbus Enters Probe Into Air India Flight Plunge

The probe into the flight comes as confirmatory psychoactive drug test results are awaited for the chief pilot.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 4:10 pm

Air India's plane suffered glitches, turbulence during Phuket-Delhi flight

Air India's A320 plane that suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude during its flight from Phuket to Delhi last week suffered

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 11:56 am

Shamshabad: Air India Pilot Complains to ATC Over Disco Light During Landing

A strong beam of light entering the cockpit can temporarily impair a pilots vision and affect their ability to operate t

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 11:25 am

Air India Phuket-Delhi Incident Probe Widens

=The investigation is examining the circumstances surrounding the aircraft's sudden altitude variation and the actions o

Rediff 11 Aug 2026 11:05 am

Disinvestment, OFS, strategic sale, privatisation: What's the difference?

From LIC's stake sale to Air India's handover, the government has used different routes to reduce its presence in state-

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 10:34 am

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight That Dropped 300 Feet Had Three Hydraulic Systems Fail: What Probe Found

An Air India Airbus A320 that had suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude during a Phuket-Delhi flight last week had s

Oneindia 11 Aug 2026 8:42 am

From hydraulic failures to autopilot glitch, Air India flight had major issues before turbulence hit

The Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that plummeted around 300 feet during severe turbulence last week experienced several

India TV 11 Aug 2026 7:46 am

AI Phuket-Delhi flight hit by triple hydraulic failure before 300-ft drop

An Air India A320 flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop due to multiple technical glit

Rediff 11 Aug 2026 1:39 am

Jharkhand Protest Showdown | Air India Turbulence Probe | Govt Slams Congress Over Parliament Deadlock

Students lathi-charged, water cannons and tear gas deployed as protesters march towards the Jharkhand Assembly. Rahul Ga

NDTV 10 Aug 2026 11:53 pm

Airbus, French agency to join probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Aircraft manufacturer Airbus and French aviation accident investigation agency BEA will join th

bhaskarlive 10 Aug 2026 11:32 pm

Air India Turbulence Horror: What Really Happened?

A closer look at the Air India AI2739 scare, the expanding international investigation, and the critical questions surro

NDTV 10 Aug 2026 11:25 pm

BEA, Airbus to join AAIB probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident

The August 4 incident involving an Airbus A320 saw a sudden altitude loss of around 300 feet while cruising, leaving 13

Business Standard 10 Aug 2026 7:49 pm

Turbulence Or Something Else? Probe Widens In Air India 300-Foot Plunge Case

In a note by the Civil Aviation Ministry on the incident that happened while the plane was flying over Odisha, the word

NDTV 10 Aug 2026 6:04 pm

Passenger Claims Pilot Was Walking Strangely On Turbulence-Hit Air India Flight; Pilots De-Rostered Amid Probe

An Air India Phuket-Delhi flight suddenly lost around 300 feet in severe turbulence, injuring 13 passengers and four cre

The LogicaI Indian 10 Aug 2026 5:20 pm

Air India pilot undergoes

AN AIR INDIA pilot whose flight plunged around 300 feet during turbulence, injuring 17 passengers and crew, is undergoin

easterneye 10 Aug 2026 4:38 pm

Air India PhuketDelhi flight: Cascade of tech failures preceded 300-ft plunge, not turbulence, sources say

Nine technical snags in a minute, including an autopilot disconnect, hydraulic failures and faults affecting the systems

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 2:57 pm

Passengers Protest at Kannur Airport Over Air India Express Flight Delay

Visuals aired on TV channels showed irate passengers shouting at airline personnel at the airport accusing them of not g

Deccan Chronicle 10 Aug 2026 1:32 pm

Air India Turbulence Horror: Pilot's Dope Test Raises Questions

A major probe is underway after an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight encountered severe turbulence, leaving passengers and c

NDTV 10 Aug 2026 6:30 am

Pilot of Air India Phuket-Delhi flight likely failed dope test

New Delhi: Air India pilot who flew the Phuket-Delhi flight hit with turbulence on August 4, is believed to have failed

The Siasat Daily 9 Aug 2026 7:20 pm

MOCA Orders AAIB To Look Into Air India Phuket-Delhi Turbulence Incident

The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) further suspended the two pilots involved with incident while awaiting

NDTV 9 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

Air India Pilot Dope Test Not Final Yet, Medication Angle Also Under Lens: What Probe Reveals

The preliminary psychoactive substance screening of the Air India pilot has raised questions, but officials stress that

NDTV 9 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

AAIB to probe AI Phuket-Delhi flight altitude loss; pilot to undergo 'confirmatory analysis'

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will probe the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight altitude loss, as the Civ

India TV 9 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot Flags Positive in Initial Dope Test After Altitude Drop

Confirmatory test awaited as DGCA takes both pilots off roster pending probe

Deccan Chronicle 9 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Air India pilot's psychoactive substance test requires confirmation after altitude-loss incident

The incident has been classified as a serious incident and is being investigated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 6:40 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident: Pilot Undergoes Confirmatory Test; DGCA Takes Both Pilots Off Roster

The pilot in command of Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi is undergoing a confirmatory laboratory test after an init

Oneindia 9 Aug 2026 6:20 pm

Urgent Reforms Needed in Aviation Safety: Meenu Wadias Call to Action

Mumbai, August 9: Meenu Wadia, the founding president of the Federation of Pilots and a former Air India pilot, has voic

Morningstar 9 Aug 2026 5:05 pm

Next To Impossible For Pilot To Cause 300-Foot Drop, Experts Weigh In On Air India Turbulence

Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight's 300-feet altitude loss resulted in turbulence has actually raised questions whether we

Oneindia 9 Aug 2026 2:26 pm

Phuket flight pilot failed dope test? Air India says...

Air India has addressed media reports alleging that the pilot of a recent turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight failed a do

Rediff 9 Aug 2026 2:03 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: Pilot may lose licence if dope test positive, says pilots

New Delhi The pilot of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered mid-air turbulence could face cancellation of

Bilkulonline 9 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Air India Pilots License at Risk After Positive Drug Test Amid Turbulence Incident

New Delhi, August 9: The head of the pilot union stated on Sunday that the pilot of an Air India flight from Phuket to D

Morningstar 9 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Air India Pilot Likely Failed Dope Test After Phuket-Delhi Turbulence-Hit Flight: Sources

The Air India pilot who flew the turbulence-hit aircraft from Phuket to Delhi last week has likely failed a dope test, o

NDTV 9 Aug 2026 1:10 pm

Air India Pilot Likely Failed Dope Test After Turbulence-Hit Flight: Sources

Air India said it could not comment on the dope test findings since the results have not been shared with them yet.

NDTV 9 Aug 2026 12:36 pm

'Not in a position to comment': Air India on reports that Phuket-Delhi flight pilot failed dope test

Air India said on Sunday that the airline regularly conducts drug testing of its crew members according to the guideline

India TV 9 Aug 2026 12:24 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Dope Test: Did Pilot Test Positive For Psychoactive Substances? Airline Responds

The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which encountered severe turbulence and briefly lost around 300

Oneindia 9 Aug 2026 12:02 pm

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Captain Reportedly Tests Positive In Dope Test After Turbulence Causes 300-Foot Altitude Drop

The DGCA is probing the turbulence incident as Air India says the reported dope-test result has not been shared with it.

The LogicaI Indian 9 Aug 2026 11:38 am

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Captain Reportedly Fails Dope Test After Turbulence Incident

The captain of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered severe turbulence and suddenly dropped around 300 feet

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 11:26 am

Inside Air Indias Revival: Rajesh Dogra On Push To Make The Maharaja Great Again | CXO Connect

Air India is undergoing a major transformation, with a renewed focus on customer experience, Indian hospitality and rest

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 11:25 pm