Maldives resumes India-gifted Dornier, helicopters for evacuations

The Maldives has resumed using a Dornier aircraft and two helicopters gifted by India for medical evacuations after the two countries reached an understanding over the repatriation of Indian......

First C-295 aircraft to roll out of Gujarat facility in Sep 2026

Ahead of the inauguration of a manufacturing facility for C-295 planes in Vadodara, official sources on Sunday said of the 40 military aircraft to be made in India, the first C-295 is likely to......

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories. IMAGE: J R D Tata was India's first qualified pilot; his flying license bore the legend No 1. Photograph:......

After 2 yrs, India to resume scheduled international flights from Mar 27

After a two-year hiatus, India will resume regular international flights from March 27, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said on Tuesday. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images India had......

Air India stake sale: 14 firms in race to advise govt

Apart from the main company, five of Air India’s subsidiaries and a joint venture firm have been included in the strategic sale plan. As many as 14 companies have expressed an interest to......

Air India told to be ready for competition from Tata's Vistara

The Civil Aviation Ministry has issued a series of instructions to Air India, including redeployment of its "surplus" staff, to tighten its belts to face heightened competition, particularly from......

Air India may form second ground handling arm

Air India is planning to set up a second ground handling subsidiary that will operate in all airports, except those in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and New Delhi.The new subsidiary will be called Air India......

Govt extends time for bidders to pose queries on Air India sale

After its unsuccessful bid to sell Air India in 2018, the government this time has decided to offload its entire stake. The government has extended the time till March 6 for bidders to pose......