Air India

June 20th, 2023 11:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Signs Purchase Agreements for 470 Aircraft from Airbus and Boeing

Air India, a global airline owned by Tata Group, has taken a significant step in its fleet expansion program by signing purchase agreements with Airbus and Boeing. The deal, announced at the Paris Air Show, includes the acquisition of 470 aircraft with a total value of USD 70 billion based on list prices as part of Air India's fleet expansion program announced in February. Also Read: Air India Signs Agreements to... Read More

March 8th, 2023 10:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Group Operates Over 90 All-Women Crew Flights

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8th to honour the achievements of women. As a tribute to the spirit of the power of women, Air India, along with Air India Express and AirAsia India have scheduled to operate a total of over 90 all-women crew flights. The number 90 is also related to the 90th Anniversary of Bharat Ratna JRD Tata's first Commercial flight. DigitALL: Innovation and technology... Read More

February 26th, 2023 3:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Resumes Delhi-Vienna Non-Stop flight Service

Air India, India's leading airline and a Star Alliance Member, resumed non-stop flights between Delhi and Vienna, the music city of Austria, on February 18, 2023. Air India used to operate on this International route earlier. However, following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Air India suspended flights on the Delhi-Vienna-Delhi route in March 2020. The reinstatement of this flight on the Delhi-Vienna-Delhi route, along with the recent resumption of... Read More

February 24th, 2023 7:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India to Hire Over 4200 Cabin Crew and 900 Pilots Through 2023

Air India, India's leading airline and Star Alliance member has announced plans to recruit more than 4200 cabin crew trainees and 900 pilots in 2023 to support the airline's expansion plans for both domestic and international operations. The airline recently placed a large order with Boeing and Airbus for 470 aircraft, signalling its commitment to growth and expansion. In addition, Air India has already secured plans to lease 36 aircraft,... Read More

February 15th, 2023 6:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India to Acquire 470 Aircraft From Airbus, Boeing

Air India, India's leading airline group and a subsidiary of the Tata Sons conglomerate, announced that it has inked letters of intent with both Airbus and Boeing to purchase single-aisle and widebody aircraft in a move to expand its fleet. Also Read: Air India Unveils Its Transformation Plan Vihaan.AI; To Focus On 5 Key Pillars Air India's Mega Order Under what is considered the biggest order, Air India will acquire a... Read More

November 24th, 2022 11:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Crew Appearance Guidelines: Avoid Pearl Earrings for Women and Crew Cuts for Men

[caption id="attachment_71011" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Source: orissapost.com[/caption] Air India has developed a new set of grooming guidelines for its cabin staff as it starts a transformation initiative. Around a month ago, it published an entire list, but a more recent paper outlines some substantial revisions to uniform and personal grooming standards. New Rules: Male Cabin Crew Since the Tata family acquired Air India, new directives for standard operating procedures and... Read More

November 23rd, 2022 10:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Wants Experienced Foreign Pilots to Fly Boeing 777

Air India is moving through with its intentions to expand into the US at full speed and is trying to acquire a number of widebody aircraft trained pilots to fly the extremely long-haul trips. The carrier is reportedly looking for pilots abroad as it prepares to take delivery of more Boeing 777s to increase its US flight capacity. Boeing 777 pilots to Expand US Operations As it looks to expand... Read More

November 17th, 2022 1:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Becomes the First Indian Carrier to Join AAPA

Air India has joined two more aviation industry bodies FIA and AAPA as it embarks on a new journey following its privatisation, ahead of its planned merger with other Tata carriers. Air India is already a member of the Star Alliance and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the airline has announced its membership in two key industry bodies in order to strengthen its voice in the aviation sector. Federation... Read More

November 10th, 2022 1:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India has Leased Six New Airbus A320neo Aircraft, all You Should Know

Air India is India's flag carrier airline, with headquarters in New Delhi. Talace Private Limited, a Tata Sons Special-Purpose Vehicle, owns it. According to reports, Air India is considering raising $1 billion in a funding round valued at around $5 billion. CBD Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Developmental Bank Financial Leasing Co Limited, made the announcement on the side-lines of the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific... Read More

November 3rd, 2022 11:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Signs Agreements to Acquire AirAsia India; To Be Merged With Air India Express

Air India on Wednesday announced that it has signed agreements to complete the acquisition of 100 per cent shareholding in AirAsia India (AAI). This is a significant development as TATA group's airlines are on a course of restructuring. After the acquisition, AAI will be a subsidiary of Air India. Consolidation of AirAsia India and Air India Express: The merger of two Low-cost carriers (LCC) is predictable, and the consolidated carrier... Read More

October 29th, 2022 11:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India’s Talent Augmentation Programme Gains Remarkable Response

Air India, India's largest airline, has revealed unprecedented interest in its talent augmentation programme, Vihaan.AI, which is a key pillar of its five-year transformation roadmap. The airline, which had not recruited in non-operations areas in over 15 years, is quickly adding talent in all areas of its business, including Commercial functions such as revenue management, sales, distribution, network planning, and marketing; Business Support Services such as HR, finance, IT, and... Read More

October 27th, 2022 11:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Will Lease Two Boeing 737 Planes to Air India Express

According to a source, budget airline Air India Express is looking to lease two Boeing 737 aircraft from full-service carrier Vistara to expand its winter schedule. Air India Express and Vistara are both part of the Tata group, including Air India and AirAsia India. According to a source close to the situation, the two narrow-body planes will be inducted into the Air India Express fleet on a short-term lease in... Read More

October 7th, 2022 4:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India: Carriage of Pets on Board Explained

Sometimes, people need to travel with their pets for the love or need of it, or with no options left. One can make memories with their pets through the journey if the travel is via car or private mode. But if it is via air, then there will be several questions to which we need answers. Worry not, as this story will answer most of your questions if you need... Read More

October 3rd, 2022 6:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Unveils New Inflight Menu on Domestic Routes

Festivities are in full swing, and as consumers look forward to savouring new treats, what better time to introduce passengers to a redefined gourmet experience? To coincide with the start of the festive season, Air India, India’s leading airline and a Star Alliance member, on 1st October unveiled a specially curated menu for its domestic passengers. Air India offers a redefined Gourmet Experience The new Air India inflight menu includes... Read More

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