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Air India Group has finalised the operational integration and legal merger of Air India with Vistara © Air India Group

Air India Group completes major merger, uniting four Airlines into two

In a landmark step towards transforming India’s aviation landscape, the Air India Group has finalised the operational integration and legal merger of Air India with Vistara, creating a comprehensive full-service carrier under the Air India name. This consolidation forms part of the ambitious Vihaan.AI transformation programme, a five-year plan designed to position Air India Group […]

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Air India will adopt AMOS' MRO software solution

Air India adopts AMOS MRO software to support expanding fleet

Air India has selected Swiss-AS‘ AMOS as its comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) software solution to maintain high reliability in aircraft operations amid significant fleet expansion and connectivity growth. The cloud-based AMOS system, developed by Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS), will streamline the management of maintenance logistics and compliance for Air India’s rapidly growing fleet of

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Panasonic Avionics will equip 34 Air India aircraft with Astrova IFE systems

Air India launches US$400 million aircraft refit programme

Air India has announced the launch of a comprehensive refit programme worth over US$400 million to revamp 67 legacy aircraft in its fleet. This phased upgrade will introduce a refreshed Air India experience, featuring a modern three-cabin configuration with new seats, carpets, curtains, and upholstery. The refit process will begin with 27 narrow-body Airbus A320neo

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JSA delivers seven 737-8 to Air India Express Jackson Square Aviation

Jackson Square Aviation delivers seven 737-8 to Air India Express

Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced the successful delivery of seven Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express, marking the completion of a significant long-term lease agreement with the airline. These aircraft deliveries are a part of Air India Express’s fleet expansion strategy, as it seeks to enhance its operations with modern and fuel-efficient planes.

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Ground-breaking at Bangalore Airport Air India

Air India breaks ground on MRO facility at Bengaluru Airport

Air India has officially launched construction of a pioneering base maintenance facility at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. Spanning 35 acres, this facility marks a significant collaboration between Air India, the Government of Karnataka, and Bengaluru International Airport. The new MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility, championed by Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development and

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Air India has taken delivery of the last of nine Airbus A320neo aircraft from

CALC completes final Airbus A320neo delivery to Air India

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has finalised the last of the deliveries of nine new Airbus A320neos to Air India in Toulouse, France . All nine aircraft, equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines, are part of CALC’s existing order book. The deliveries underscore CALC’s ongoing dedication and proficiency in expanding capacity for airline clients,

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Air India's 777 fleet will receive Lufthansa Technik's proven total component support (TCS) © Air India

Lufthansa Technik secures TCS contract for Air India’s Boeing 777 fleet

Lufthansa Technik has taken over the total component support (TCS) for Air India’s entire Boeing 777 fleet. The multi-year agreement, signed on July 4, in Gurugram, India, encompasses services for a total of 27 aircraft. With this first contract, both companies are laying the foundations for long-term cooperation. Starting in July 2024, Air India will

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Codeshare flights between ANA and Air India to connect Japan and India will begin in May 2024© ANA

ANA and Air India launch codeshare partnership

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air India, India’s national flag carrier, have formalised a commercial agreement signalling the commencement of a codeshare partnership facilitating connectivity between Japan and India. Commencing on May 23, this collaboration between the two Star Alliance members will broaden flight choices for travellers, enabling seamless journeys to their desired destinations by

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SMBC has delivered the fourth of six A320-251N aircraft to Air India

SMBC delivers one Airbus A320-251N aircraft to Air India

SMBC Aviation Capital, the global aircraft leasing company, has reported the delivery of one Airbus A320-251N aircraft (MSN 12016) equipped with two two LEAP-1A26 engines to Air India. The aircraft and associated engines were delivered while located at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse, France. This is the fourth of six A320-251N aircraft contracted for

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