Air India One

World Body's Reply To India After PM Modi's Plane Denied Airspace By Pakistan

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 29, 2019

Flights carrying national leaders are considered as "state aircraft" and are not subject to its provisions, the International Civil Aviation Organisation or ICAO said, in response to India's complaint against Pakistan for its refusal to let the Prime Minister's plane go through its airspace to Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan Denies Use Of Airspace To PM Modi Again

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 28, 2019

Pakistan on Sunday said it has denied India's request to allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flight to use its airspace for his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, alleging the violation of human rights in Jammu and Kashmir.

PM's New Official Aircraft Will Be Flown By Air Force Pilots: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Two custom-made B-777 planes, which will be used to fly Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Indian dignitaries from July next year, will be operated by pilots of the Indian Air Force, a senior official said on Wednesday.

President Was Asked To Return To Hotel After Snag In His Plane In Zurich

India News | ANI | Monday September 16, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind's flight from Switzerland to Slovenia was delayed for about three hours on Sunday after his Air India One faced a technical glitch at the Zurich airport.

US To Sell Defence System, Making Air India One At Par With Air Force One

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 7, 2019

The US has agreed to sell two state-of-the-art missile defence systems to Air India One for an estimated cost of USD 190 million, a move that will enhance the security of planes flying the prime minister and the president.

PM Modi's 84 Foreign Trips Cost Taxpayers $ 280 Million: Government

India News | Iain Marlow, Bloomberg | Friday December 14, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hectic travel schedule and his government's advertising blitz over the past four-and-a-half years have cost Indian taxpayers about 65.9 billion rupees ($920 million). The globe-trotting prime minister's 84 trips around the world cost roughly $280 million, while the government spent $640 million on promoting PM Modi's ...

PM Modi's Foreign Travel Since 2014 Cost Rs 1,484 Crore: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 19, 2018

An expenditure of Rs 1,484 crore was incurred on chartered flights, maintenance of aircraft and hotline facilities during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to 84 countries since June 2014, according to the government.

Air India To Get 23rd Dreamliner In January, Last 4 Planes By March

Business | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 4, 2016

The national carrier had in January 2006 ordered as many as 68 Boeing aircraft, making Air India one of the launch customers for what Boeing claimed as a game-changing plane.

Tourism Ministry Mulls Draping Government-Run Hotels' Staff In Khadi

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 15, 2016

After draping Air India crew members operating Air India One - the official aircraft for flying the President, Vice President and Prime Minister - in 'khadi' uniform, it is now the turn of Tourism Ministry to use some of the indigenous fabric in its various India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) hotels.

A New Look For PM Modi's Air India One Crew: Khadi Saris, Bandhgalas

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 23, 2016

Cabin crew aboard the Air India One - the official aircraft of the President, the Prime Minister and the Vice-President - will soon be wearing khadi garments to promote adoption of the indigenous fabric.

G20 Summit: Air India One Gets Parking Slot Near Air Force One

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 15, 2015

It was a rare sight when Air India One, which is the official carrier of Prime Minister Narendra Modi across the globe, and the US President's iconic air transporter Air Force One, were seen parked nearby at the airport of this Turkish resort town hosting the G20 Summit.

Air India One Develops Problem, Standby Sent to Ferry PM Narendra Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 15, 2015

Air India One, a Boeing 747-400 aircraft that carried Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Delhi to Berlin after halts in Paris, Toulouse and Hannover, developed engine problems and had to be replaced by another plane.

Air India Pilots Voice Concern Over 26-Year-Old Airbus A320s

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 30, 2015

Voicing its concern over the 26-year-old fleet of Airbus A320s in the national carrier Air India, one of its pilots' union has sought grounding of these planes from aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA.

PM's Plane Made to Wait at Myanmar Airport for 92 Minutes

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 17, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Air India One plane was made to wait at the Nay Pyi Taw Airport in Myanmar last week for 92 minutes due to delay in refuelling it before it flew to Brisbane.

Mulayam Singh Yadav may withdraw support, but our govt will last its term, says Prime Minister

India News | Edited by Ashish Mukherjee | Friday March 29, 2013

On his way back to India from South Africa last night, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh admitted there was the possibility that Samajawadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav might pull the rug from under the Congress-led UPA government, but also said he was confident his government would complete its full term.