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The airline's internal planning systems failed to identify the risks in a timely and regulatory preparedness at the operator level was found to be insufficient.

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As per Air India's press release, the agreement was officially signed in Mumbai on January 16, 2026, by Campbell Wilson, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, and Goh Choon Phong, the Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines. This step indicates the intention of both carriers to largely increase the connectivity between India and Singapore and to provide more and better services to the customers.

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“In addition, passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time during the above period may claim compensation, where applicable,” the DGCA said in a notification.

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The airline's internal planning systems failed to identify the risks in a timely and regulatory preparedness at the operator level was found to be insufficient.

Delhi airport will shut its third runway, 11R/29L, from February 16 for a comprehensive rehabilitation involving resurfacing, a new rapid exit taxiway and installation of a modern instrument landing system. DIAL says daily flight movement capacity of 1,514 will be maintained through coordination with airlines and air traffic control. The runway, operational since 2008, is expected to reopen by early July after regulatory approvals, strengthening safety, efficiency and long-term capacity at India’s busiest airport.

As per Air India's press release, the agreement was officially signed in Mumbai on January 16, 2026, by Campbell Wilson, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, and Goh Choon Phong, the Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines. This step indicates the intention of both carriers to largely increase the connectivity between India and Singapore and to provide more and better services to the customers.

“In addition, passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time during the above period may claim compensation, where applicable,” the DGCA said in a notification.

This incident came in notice when the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) issued a legal notice to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and raised objections of the summoning of Captain Varun Anand, the pilot of Air India.

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