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India's national flag carrier connecting the world.
Founded
1932
Headquarters
New Delhi, India
Alliance
Star Alliance
Air India Limited is the flag carrier airline of India, headquartered in New Delhi. Founded in 1932 by J.R.D. Tata as Tata Airlines, it was nationalized in 1953 and rebranded as Air India. The airline operates domestic and international scheduled services across Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and beyond.
After decades of government ownership and financial difficulties, Air India was privatized and returned to the Tata Group in January 2022, completing a full circle back to its founding family. The airline has since embarked on a major transformation program, including a landmark aircraft order.
In 2023, Air India placed one of the largest aircraft orders in aviation history, acquiring over 400 jets from Airbus and Boeing, signaling an ambitious modernization and expansion strategy under its new private ownership.
Hubs & network
Air India's primary hubs are Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai), with secondary hubs in Bengaluru and Kolkata.
Fleet
Air India operates a mixed fleet including Boeing 777, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A320 family, and Airbus A350 aircraft, with many new jets on order.
Notable facts
- ›Founded by J.R.D. Tata in 1932 as Tata Airlines, making it one of Asia's oldest airlines.
- ›Nationalized by the Indian government in 1953 and renamed Air India.
- ›Re-acquired by the Tata Group in January 2022 after privatization.
- ›In 2023, placed a historic order for over 400 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing.
- ›Operates the iconic 'Maharaja' mascot, introduced in 1946 and recognized globally.
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