On a humid evening in Mumbai, as Air India’s widebody aircraft prepare for their overnight departures to London, New York and Frankfurt, the cargo holds below the passenger cabins are filled with an unlikely but eagerly awaited traveller: boxes of carefully packed mangoes, their fragrance contained but unmistakable. Each year, as India’s summer ripens, this ritual resumes. In 2026, the scale has been striking. Between March and May 2026, Air India transported more than 3,300 tonnes of … [Read more...] about How India’s mangoes ride Air India’s long-haul network across the world
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Air India receives GDP certification for cargo business, setting new benchmark in pharma logistics
Air India, India’s leading global airline, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification for its Cargo business, reinforcing its commitment to delivering world-class logistics solutions for pharmaceutical products. Air India is the first and only Indian carrier, and among a few in Asia, to have achieved this global standard for excellence in handling, storage, and transportation of time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. The GDP certification validates … [Read more...] about Air India receives GDP certification for cargo business, setting new benchmark in pharma logistics
Air India extends SATS and WFS partnership with 14 new cargo and ground handling contracts across global network
Air India has awarded cargo and ground handling contracts to SATS Ltd (SATS) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) across multiple major airports in regions in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. The airline renewed 11 contracts and awarded 14 new contracts after a global tendering process, significantly expanding Air India's partnership with SATS and WFS. The new cargo handling and ground handling stations span across North America, UK, Europe, and Asia, … [Read more...] about Air India extends SATS and WFS partnership with 14 new cargo and ground handling contracts across global network
Air India commences construction of mega MRO facility in Bengaluru
Air India Group announced the commencement of construction of a mega Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Bengaluru, reiterating its commitment to building a strong self-reliant aviation ecosystem for India. The upcoming MRO facility, being built on a 35-acre land parcel at the Bangalore International Airport will become an important hub for Air India group airlines’ aircraft maintenance operations in the region, as the airline modernizes its fleet … [Read more...] about Air India commences construction of mega MRO facility in Bengaluru
Air India selects IBS Software’s iCargo platform to underpin major expansion in air cargo operations
Air India, India’s leading global airline, has selected IBS Software, a worldwide leader in SaaS solutions for the travel industry to digitally transform its expanding air cargo operations. Air India has chosen IBS Software’s iCargo solution to support its growth plan and commitment to the airline’s ongoing digital transformation. IBS Software’s fully integrated iCargo solution will enable Air India to digitise end-to-end cargo management, allowing seamless integration of various cargo … [Read more...] about Air India selects IBS Software’s iCargo platform to underpin major expansion in air cargo operations
Air India unveils all-new business, premium economy, and economy cabins for A320 fleet
Air India, India’s leading global airline, today unveiled a three-class configuration on its newly inducted narrowbody aircraft. Air India’s A320neo aircraft will now offer a new Business, an all-new Premium Economy and a new Economy cabin experience on domestic and short-haul international routes. Air India has refitted two new A320neo aircraft – VT-RTW and VT-RTZ – in a three-class configuration featuring 8 luxurious seats in Business, 24 extra legroom seats in Premium Economy and 132 … [Read more...] about Air India unveils all-new business, premium economy, and economy cabins for A320 fleet
