Air India Delhi-Bengaluru flight suffers tail strike while landing at Bengaluru Airport
Air India flight AI2651 was grounded after the incident. It had 179 people on board
Air India flight AI2651 was grounded after the incident. It had 179 people on board
Air India has reduced frequencies on several international routes for three months as rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions increase pressure on airline operations globally.
Tata Group-owned Air India is likely to reduce its international flight operations after posting a loss of nearly Rs 20,000 crore in FY26, amidst rising aviation fuel costs, according to senior officials.
The revision in fuel surcharges is expected to increase airfares; however, Air India said it will continue to absorb a significant portion of the increased cost.
The Airbus A320 was coming from Bagdogra and reportedly had 148 people, including six crew members on board.
The Boeing 777 aircraft Monday morning returned to the Delhi airport roughly one hour into its flight after its right engine suffered an unexpected shutdown.
Dense fog and poor visibility disrupted flight operations across North and East India, with Delhi airport reporting 27 cancellations as airlines warned of continued delays during early morning hours.
He pointed out that the aviation sector was in the hands of just two companies and alleged that all industries under the current government have been monopolised.
Anoushka’s sitar is a central part of her musical journey. She is popular for blending classical Indian music with contemporary and electronic. Her international acclaim recently came into highlight at the 68th Grammy Awards where she received multiple nominations.
The Airbus A320 in question was operated with an “expired airworthiness licence” at least eight times last month before the lapse was discovered and the aircraft was grounded. The A320 remains grounded pending DGCA investigation.
