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'I think I’ve done it all': Air India Express pilot’s final flight goes viral as daughter narrates his 23-year journey

January 28, 2026 5:51 pm

As the end of his flight, Air India Express pilot looks back on a career that saw him rise through every possible role.

‘Serious matter’: Canada asks Air India to probe removal of pilot at Vancouver airport after failing alcohol test

January 02, 2026 8:27 pm

Air India flight AI 186 from Vancouver to Delhi experienced a ‘last-minute delay’ after the pilot was forced to be taken off duty.

‘Authorities raised concerns over pilot's fitness’: Air India pilot detained at Vancouver over alcohol smell

January 01, 2026 8:12 pm

Canadian authorities raised concerns regarding the pilot's fitness for duty, following which the crew member was taken for further inquiry.

The pilot has been grounded, while police say legal action will follow once a formal complaint is filed.

Govt orders probe after off-duty pilot assaults passenger at Delhi airport

December 21, 2025 8:07 am

The civil aviation ministry has ordered a formal probe after an Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a passenger at Delhi airport, prompting the airline to remove the pilot from duties.

Sufferings of the commuters due to IndiGo flight cancellations have drawn attention towards consumer fora of India and what the laws say about the rights of the passengers.

IndiGo flight cancellation crisis: Experts answer key questions

December 06, 2025 4:58 pm

In recent matters, consumer forums and courts have repeatedly held that arbitrary cancellation, non-refund, or failure to offer alternate travel constitutes deficiency in service, making airlines liable not only to passengers but also to DGCA’s enforcement action.

Mumbai pilot assaulted by former colleague, 4 bodyguards over loan repayment

October 29, 2025 2:29 pm

The Mumbai police have booked the former pilot, his wife, and four bodyguards in connection with the incident.

Why pilots avoid flying into clouds: 'They are not just water vapour'

July 29, 2025 2:29 pm

"It is a challenge and also an extreme risk."

Answered: Why aviator sunglasses, worn by pilots, are more than a style statement

July 02, 2025 10:23 am

Aviators are also lightweight and comfortable, essential for pilots who wear them for many hours. But that's not the only reason

Anxiety in the skies: Pilots, cabin crew open up about mental health struggles after Ahmedabad plane crash; say 'every call from family asking if we’re alive just adds to the burden'

June 25, 2025 4:21 pm

“We have to dangle between the two extremes. We accept that tragedy has happened, learn from it, and ensure it doesn't happen again. That’s our life,” Captain Anil Rao, General Secretary of ALPA India, told indianexpress.com.