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Air India upgrades 2025: From changes in fleet, schedules to international routes - All you need to know

Air India is set to updates to its international route network from next year onwards. The Tata group-owned airline will use its flagship A350 and B777 aircrafts along these routes with upgraded cabin interiors on multiple US and UK routes, Economics Times reported. From January 16 onwards, India's flag carrier will deploy its retrofitted A320neo between Delhi and Bangkok flights …

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1 week, 2 days ago

2024 in review: India’s race for sustainable survival as climate crisis deepens

Live Mint

The year is set to end as the hottest on record, marking the second consecutive year of unprecedented warming after 2023 claimed the same title. Data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service shows that that average global temperature in nine out of the first 11 months in 2024 was already 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The report said 2024 …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Mangaluru to Singapore: Air India Express Launches Direct Flights from January 2025

Deccan Chronicle

MANGALURU: Mangaluru is set to strengthen its international connectivity with the introduction of a direct flight to Singapore by Air India Express, starting January 21, 2025. In addition, Air India Express will start flights between Pune and Mangaluru from January 2, 2025, and between Mangaluru and Delhi from February 1, 2025. "We are excited that Air India Express has announced …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Delhi weather updates: People wake up to cold morning with drop in temperature, AQI in 'poor' category

India TV News

Delhi woke up to a cold morning on Wednesday with the minimum temperature at 7.0 degrees Celsius, 2.0 notches below the season's average. The Air Quality Index remains in the poor category with 243 AQI in the Pusa area, West Delhi. The city's air quality remains in the 'poor' category, with an Air Quality Index of 243 at 8 am, …

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Air India orders 100 more Airbus aircraft, expanding fleet to 570

Deccan Chronicle

Air India has announced a significant order for 100 additional Airbus aircraft, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The new order includes 10 A350 widebody jets and 90 A320 Family single-aisle aircraft, which will contribute to Air India's goal of modernizing and growing its fleet to meet rising demand and enhance operational efficiency. With this, …

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Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?

Al Jazeera

State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical. Soaring air pollution in India’s capital, New Delhi, has reached “hazardous” levels this week, causing state officials to limit movement and revive plans to stimulate artificial rain to clear toxic smog. Here’s what you need to know about Delhi’s smog challenge and what artificial …

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1 month ago

India unable to meet WHO air quality standards; airshed approach, US-style EPA needed, says former WHO chief scientist

Live Mint

New Delhi: Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist at the World Health Organization, says India should adopt an “airshed approach” to analyze its air pollution crisis and set up an environment protection agency to enforce government rules with strict action. They come as the air quality index in Delhi spikes record levels, forcing the state government to issue emergency orders, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Air India Express Expands Winter Operations from Vijayawada and Vizag

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Air India Express has announced a major increase in its flight operations from Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam for the winter season, boosting its weekly flights from 173 to approximately 250, marking a remarkable 45% rise. The airline has also expanded its direct routes, including new connections between Hyderabad and Gwalior, and Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, while increasing flight frequencies on …

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Vistara ground staff bids emotional farewell to final flight after merger with Air India | WATCH

India TV News

In an emotional farewell on Monday night, Vistara’s last flight from Odisha’s Biju Patnaik International Airport soared into the sky, marking the conclusion of the airline's independent operations before its full integration into Air India. Flight UK 782, bound for Delhi, carried passengers on a historic journey that officially ended Vistara’s separate identity, making way for the merged entity of …

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India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Russia’s main armaments export firm and an Indian state-run defence company have signed an agreement to cooperate on jointly developing variants of the Pantsir air defence missile and gun system, a move aimed at bolstering the country’s air defence capabilities. Russia continues to be the main supplier of defence hardware to India, accounting for close to 60% of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

It’s Vistara’s last day! Netizens get emotional as Airline flies its final flights, say, ‘Thank you for the memories’

Live Mint

Vistara will operate its final flight under its own brand on Monday, November 11 and from tomorrow, its operations will be unified with Air India. The merger will give Singapore Airlines a 25.1% stake in Air India, marking the end of Vistara, another Indian airline co-owned by a foreign carrier after FDI liberalization. Since the merger of full-service carrier Indian …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Thank you for the memories: On Vistara's last day, Internet bids fond farewell

India Today

Social media users bid a fond farewell to Vistara as the full-service airline operated its final flights on Monday before merging with Air India. A great brand built over 10 years.” One of the users shared a video that he recorded while flying Vistara recently, and said: “Thanks for a wonderful flying experience every time @airvistara. Some clicks from my …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's First Private Military Aircraft Production Unit: Game Changer for Aviation Industry

India Today

Former Chief of Air Staff Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria highlights the significance of Tata Aircraft Complex in India's aviation sector. The facility will produce 18,000 aircraft parts, creating numerous job opportunities and boosting the country's industrial growth. The C295 aircraft, a successor to the Avro planes, will be produced in India, streamlining maintenance and upgrades. This project is a game …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat

Daily Mail

Big Brother's Narinder Kaur has claimed she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a passenger on a recent flight. Big Brother's Narinder Kaur has claimed she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a passenger on a recent flight The radio presenter added: 'Air India your staff failed to give me options on having her arrested on landing. Earlier …

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2 months ago

Canadian Spy Agency Had a Mole in the Kanishka Bombing, Claimed Report

India Today

The article details the discovery of a mole within the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) in connection with the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing. The mole, Surjan Singh Gill, was a Canadian citizen who was involved in the plot to bomb the flight. Despite being aware of the threat posed by the terrorists, the CSIS failed to take necessary actions …

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2 months ago

Aerialist Duo Takes Flight at Swiss Art Night

Hindustan Times

The Swiss Art Night concluded with a dazzling aerial performance by Swiss artist Jason Brügger and Indian hoop artiste Eshna Kutty. The event showcased the fusion of cultures and art forms, with the performance taking flight both literally and figuratively. The evening was attended by prominent diplomats and guests, who enjoyed a unique blend of aerial artistry and Bollywood dance …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Air India: Viral TikTok shows filthy first class cabin that cost $6,300

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A viral social media video revealed a passenger’s “nightmare” first-class experience on Air India, after he …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India-Vistara Merger: Govt Approves $276 Million Investment By Singapore Airlines

News 18

The Centre cleared the last roadblock to national carrier Air India Ltd.’s merger with smaller rival Vistara, approving a S$360 million investment by Singapore Airlines Ltd. into the new combined carrier. With the clearance in place, the merger, which will see Singapore Airlines acquire a 25.1 percent stake in Air India, is expected to be completed by the end of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Vistara to fly for last time on November 11 before merger with Air India

New Indian Express

The merger between Vistara and Air India is likely to be finalized on November 12 as the former will fly for the final flight on November 11. This is an important milestone that facilitates the merger process between Vistara and Air India, and the broader transformation of the Air India Group,” said an Air India Spokesperson on Friday. Following Vistara’s …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Until August 8 Amid Middle East Tensions

News 18

Air India on Friday announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective immediately until August 8, due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. “In view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, we have suspended scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect up to and including …

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Vistara offers voluntary retirement scheme and voluntary separation scheme to non-flying staff ahead of Air India merger

Hindustan Times

Vistara has offered voluntary retirement as well as voluntary separation schemes for its non-flying staff, ahead of the full service carrier's merger with Air India, according to officials. The Voluntary Retirement Scheme and Voluntary Separation Scheme have been offered for the non-flying permanent employees. Earlier this month, sources had said about 600 non-flying staff of Air India and Vistara are …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heartbreak for India as Arjun Babuta finished fourth in the 10m air rifle event at Paris Olympics

The Hindu

As far as defeats go, nothing would seem as bitter to Arjun Babuta as the one he had to swallow in the 10m air rifle individual final at the shooting range at Chateauroux on July 29, when he flirted with the chance to make Indian sporting history before eventually finishing fourth. Ramita Jindal – his colleague in the women’s 10m …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

The forgotten 5%, India's well-heeled flier, set to be back on airline radar soon

Hindustan Times

I don’t know how many readers will recall but there was a time in the 1970s and 1980s when air travel in India was the preserve of a very few. Predictably, certain aspects of air travel took quite a knock once India’s low-fare airline revolution hit in the early 2000s. On June 19, Air India announced that it has refitted …

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5 months ago

Civil aviation minister's big update on airport, flight operations in India, a day after massive Microsoft global outage

Hindustan Times

Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu said airline systems across airports have started working normally since 3am on Saturday, a day after a massive worldwide Microsoft outage. Meanwhile, Air India said none of its flights were cancelled on Saturday on the account of the worldwide outage of travel systems. “We confirm that none of the Air India flights on 19 …

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Air India upgrades 2025: From changes in fleet, schedules to international routes - All you need to know

2024 in review: India’s race for sustainable survival as climate crisis deepens

Mangaluru to Singapore: Air India Express Launches Direct Flights from January 2025

Delhi weather updates: People wake up to cold morning with drop in temperature, AQI in 'poor' category

Air India orders 100 more Airbus aircraft, expanding fleet to 570

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?

India unable to meet WHO air quality standards; airshed approach, US-style EPA needed, says former WHO chief scientist

Air India Express Expands Winter Operations from Vijayawada and Vizag

Vistara ground staff bids emotional farewell to final flight after merger with Air India | WATCH

India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems

It’s Vistara’s last day! Netizens get emotional as Airline flies its final flights, say, ‘Thank you for the memories’

Thank you for the memories: On Vistara's last day, Internet bids fond farewell

India's First Private Military Aircraft Production Unit: Game Changer for Aviation Industry

Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat

Canadian Spy Agency Had a Mole in the Kanishka Bombing, Claimed Report

Aerialist Duo Takes Flight at Swiss Art Night

Air India: Viral TikTok shows filthy first class cabin that cost $6,300

Air India-Vistara Merger: Govt Approves $276 Million Investment By Singapore Airlines

Vistara to fly for last time on November 11 before merger with Air India

Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Until August 8 Amid Middle East Tensions

Vistara offers voluntary retirement scheme and voluntary separation scheme to non-flying staff ahead of Air India merger

Heartbreak for India as Arjun Babuta finished fourth in the 10m air rifle event at Paris Olympics

The forgotten 5%, India's well-heeled flier, set to be back on airline radar soon

Civil aviation minister's big update on airport, flight operations in India, a day after massive Microsoft global outage