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SECTOR | 02 Sep 2026, 03:42PM

Air India Express introduces new uniforms for cabin crew, frontline staff

Business Standard

Air India Express has introduced new uniforms that bring together design elements from different Indian states for its cabin crew and frontline staff. There are also certain changes in the uniforms of pilots of the Tata Group-owned airline. "Launched from 1 September, the uniforms are being introduced across cabin crew, airport services, aviation security, and flight operations teams," Air India Express said in a release on Wednesday. Of the airline's total strength of around 8,000, new uniforms will be issued to over 5,200 staff, excluding pilots, as their uniforms require only a few changes. "Drawing from the same inspiration, the uniforms incorporate design elements influenced by Tamil Nadu's Kanjeevaram, Himachal Pradesh's Pattu, Gujarat's Patola, Assam's Gamosa and Madhya Pradesh's Bagh," the release said. Anchored in vibrant Xpress Blue palette and accented with its signature Xpress Orange, the uniforms were designed in-house by the airline's designer Pooja Krishnan. Accord

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SECTOR | 02 Sep 2026, 12:05PM

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Business Line | 02 Sep 2026, 08:12AM 1 more

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SECTOR | 01 Sep 2026, 06:35PM

ALPA India flags senior pilots attrition at Air India Group; seeks independent review

Business Line

ALPA India emphasised that experienced pilots are not entries on a manpower spreadsheet

Aviation

SECTOR | 01 Sep 2026, 05:37PM

Tata Elxsi, Sarla Aviation sign MoU to build India's first indigenous eVTOL aircraft

Business Line

The collaboration may also extend to sensor fusion-based navigation software, structural design and airworthiness test support

Aviation

SECTOR | 31 Aug 2026, 11:54PM

Over a year after AI171 mishap, Air India's UK route biz in low gear

Business Standard

Air India's UK passenger traffic has fallen faster than capacity since the AI171 crash, highlighting the combined impact of weaker demand, airspace restrictions and geopolitical disruptions

Aviation

SECTOR | 31 Aug 2026, 10:33PM

Airbus awards A320 fuselage skin manufacturing contract to Mahindra Aerostructures

Business Line

According to Airbus, this collaboration is a significant boost to the Make in India' commitment

Mahindra Aerostructures bags contract to manufacture parts for Airbus A320 plane

Business Line | 31 Aug 2026, 06:23PM

Aviation

SECTOR | 31 Aug 2026, 08:20PM

Air India Express calls FY26 weak financial performance one off'

Business Line

The airline plans fleet expansion, network optimisation and cost controls while seeking continued financial support from lenders and shareholders

Aviation

SECTOR | 31 Aug 2026

Manipal Hospitals Joins Hands with Sarla Aviation and Aeromed to Transform Emergency Medical Transport in India

Business Line

Manipal Hospitals Joins Hands with Sarla Aviation and Aeromed to Transform Emergency Medical Transport in India

Aviation

SECTOR | 30 Aug 2026

Air India B787 engine shutdown: GE expanded inspections after 2023 incident, DGCA tells CIC

Business Line

The disclosure comes before the CIC in an RTI case concerning action taken by the aviation regulator after the final investigation report on the uncommanded shutdown of Engine No.1 of Air India's Boeing B787-8 aircraft VT-ANW in Mumbai on August 4, 2023

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Business Standard | 30 Aug 2026 1 more

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SECTOR | 29 Aug 2026

Temasek backs Singapore Airlines' Air India investment amid growing scrutiny

Business Line

Air India is seeking $1.5 billion in new equity for its turnaround, while Temasek stresses a long-term partnership vision amid rising concerns about the airline's financial viability and operational issues

Temasek backs Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India amid scrutiny

Business Standard | 29 Aug 2026