GENERAL Inside Story: Why Do Pilots Perform Go-Around At Times Citing Safety

As an aircraft descends towards a runway, passengers usually know that the journey is nearing its end. Seat belts are fastened, window shades are raised and attention shifts towards the ground as the runway comes into view. Then, unexpectedly, the engines become louder. The aircraft begins climbing and the runway falls away beneath the wings. […]

CW Bureau · Sep 12, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE How Air India’s Boeing 787-9 VT-AWD Is Tested Before Flying Passengers

When Air India’s newest Boeing 787-9, VT-AWD, arrived in Delhi, it marked another milestone in the airline’s transformation journey. But behind the aircraft’s arrival lies months of engineering, customisation, inspection and testing aimed at ensuring it meets Air India’s standards for safety, quality and customer experience. Chief Engineer Yuvraj Puri, who led Air India’s acceptance […]

CW Bureau · Sep 5, 2026

HOSPITALITY Air India, IHG Hotels In Loyalty Tie-up, Expand Rewards Points For Travellers

Air India and IHG Hotels & Resorts have announced a new loyalty partnership that will allow Air India’s Maharaja Club members to earn Maharaja Points on stays at IHG properties worldwide, while IHG One Rewards members can exchange their points for Maharaja Points. The partnership brings together IHG’s global portfolio of more than 7,100 hotels […]

CW Bureau · Sep 4, 2026

GENERAL How Brother And Sister From Manipur Found A Shared Calling At Air India

The siblings grew up eight years apart in Imphal in Manipur, but today their worlds intersect almost every day. As cabin crew at Air India, Wahengbam Sureiya and Rohit Singh navigate the same rosters, long-haul flights and airport standbys, discovering that the person who understands the demands of an aviation career best is often the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 28, 2026

GENERAL Air India, Drukair Forge Interline Pact To Boost India-Bhutan Connectivity

Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, have announced a new interline partnership aimed at enhancing seamless travel and strengthening connectivity between India, Bhutan and international destinations. Single-ticket travel The partnership will allow passengers to book single-ticket itineraries combining Air India and Drukair flights. Travellers will benefit from coordinated baggage handling […]

CW Bureau · Aug 26, 2026

GENERAL Air India, SkyDrive & Suzuki To Study eVTOL Aircraft For Medical Logistics

Air India Ltd has partnered with SkyDrive Inc and Suzuki Motor Corporation to explore the use of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for medical air logistics in India, marking a significant step towards deploying advanced air mobility solutions in the country’s healthcare ecosystem. The three companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

GENERAL Air India, Tourism Ministry In Pact To Promote India As global Tourism Hub

Air India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) to jointly promote India as a premier global tourism destination while strengthening the country’s position as a leading international aviation and transit hub. The partnership establishes a framework for collaborative initiatives covering tourism marketing, destination storytelling, trade engagement, transit tourism […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

GENERAL Air India To Operate Non-Stop Delhi-Toronto Flight With New Boeing 787-9

Air India will begin operating non-stop daily flights between Delhi and Toronto from August 1, 2026, deploying its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the route and eliminating the current technical fuel stop in Vienna. The move will reduce the journey time from Delhi to Toronto by nearly three hours, bringing the total flight duration down […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Air India To Move JFK Operations To Terminal 6, Plans Maharaja Lounge

Air India will shift its operations at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to the new Terminal 6 (T6) beginning in 2028, strengthening connectivity with fellow Star Alliance carriers while significantly enhancing the premium travel experience for passengers. The announcement was made jointly by JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the developer and operator of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

GENERAL Air India Refines Mobile App With AI-Powered Booking, Baggage Tracking

Air India has rolled out a major upgrade to its mobile application, introducing a host of new AI-powered and customer-centric capabilities aimed at making the travel experience more seamless, from flight booking and payments to baggage tracking, disruption assistance and airport services. Designed and developed by the airline’s in-house digital teams, the revamped app brings […]

CW Bureau · Jul 17, 2026

GENERAL Air India’s 1 Mn Inflight Wi-Fi Users: Demand For Connectivity Skyrockets

Air India has crossed a major digital milestone with more than 1 million passengers connecting to its inflight Wi-Fi service between June 2025 and June 2026, highlighting the growing demand for seamless internet connectivity at 35,000 feet. The Tata Group-owned airline said inflight Wi-Fi is now available on an initial fleet of 28 Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 15, 2026

GENERAL With DGCA Nod, Air India Goes Digital To Manage Its Widebody Boeing Fleet

Air India has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to use electronic technical logbooks (ETL) as the primary technical document for its Boeing 787 fleet, marking another milestone in the airline’s ongoing transformation programme. The aviation regulator has also authorised the parallel implementation of the digital system across Air India’s Boeing […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026