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Air India’s pilots end strike, returning to normal

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Air India’s (Mumbai) executive pilots have ended their strike and have started returning to work today.

News link:

www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/sectorsaviation/Air-India-pilots-back-to-work-flights-to-normalise-by-night/Article1-459635.aspx

Air India pilot strike continues for second day

Air India (Mumbai) is enduring a second day of strikes by its executive pilots. At least 30 flights have been canceled today.

News link:

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/business/india-business/AI-pilots-stir-continues-over-30-flights-cancelled/articleshow/5061576.cms

Air India 747-400 engine catches on fire

Air India (Mumbai) on Thursday (September 3) had an incident at Mumbai where a fuel leak led to an engine fire before flight AI 829 was due to depart to Riyadh. The leak was spotted and the subsequent fire was quickly extinguished as the aircraft stopped on the taxiway near the fire station. Passengers and crew safely exited the aircraft via the emergency chutes.

News link:

www.indianexpress.com/news/engine-catches-fire-packed-ai-flight-aborts-takeoff/513181/

Air India to use A320s for domestic LCC flights

Air India (Mumbai) will use 10 Airbus A320s for a new low-cost domestic operation in India. The Air India Express (which flies internationally) brand will be used for this new domestic operation.

News link:

news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20090807/ap_tr_ge/travel_brief_india_air_india_2

Air India cancels five Boeing 777s

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Air India asks for government bailout

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/Business/India-Business/Air-India-asks-for-Rs-20000-crore-bailout/articleshow/4821103.cms

Air India may get a government bailout

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Air India (Mumbai) is expected to get a government loan to help it survive. AI is also planning to cancel seven of nine Boeing 777-300 ERs still on order.

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www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601091&sid=aWPEz7PYkFZI

Air India sets up international advisory board

News link:

www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/07/10/stories/2009071052270100.htm

Air India employees to strike today

Air India’s (Mumbai) employees are expected to go on strike today for two hours to protest their delayed salary payments.

Full details:

www.indiasnews.net/story/514415ย 

Air India to become LCC on domestic routes

News link:

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Air-India-to-become-a-low-fare-carrier/articleshow/4699084.cms