Tue 07 Jan 2025
: Pixxel, a space technology company with operations in the US and India, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea-based SIIS Co., Ltd. on November 19, 2024. The agreement aims to introduce hyperspectral satellite data to institutions...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: Air Kerala, a new airline backed by Zettfly Aviation, is set to begin operations in 2025, starting with flights from Kannur International Airport and Mysuru Airport. The airline plans to launch its services by May or June, focusing initially on...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed as the new Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), according to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
An IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Kidwai currently serves as an additional secretary...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: DCX Systems Ltd. has announced the receipt of a significant export order valued at approximately ₹483 crore from Israel-based Elta Systems Ltd. The contract involves the manufacturing and supply of close-in weapon system (CIWS) module assemblies, as...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: Air India has announced plans to develop a 12-bay maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru as part of its ongoing expansion under the Vihaan.AI transformation initiative. The airline also plans to establish a flight training...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the docking experiment for its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission from January 7 to January 9. The delay follows the identification of an abort scenario that necessitates additional...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: India is set to inaugurate eight new aviation facilities in the first half of 2025, according to information from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The projects include expansions and upgrades at airports in Goa, Patna, Prayagraj, Jodhpur, Hirasar (...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is negotiating terms with General Electric (GE) for the production of GE F414-INS6 engines in India, intended to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-2. The ongoing discussions involve price adjustments...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: The Indian government has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking domestic manufacturing of 23-mm anti-drone ammunition. The ammunition will be used with the Army's existing Zu 23mm and Schilka Weapon Systems to enhance air defence...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: Garuda Aerospace has signed an agreement with Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) to establish a Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) in Jaipur. According to the company, the initiative aims to meet the growing demand for...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has assumed leadership of the Indian Air Force's Western Air Command as of January 1, 2025. Mishra, a fighter pilot commissioned on December 6, 1986, has over 3,000 hours of flying experience and a service record...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: Air India has outlined significant growth plans, including an expanded fleet and new infrastructure projects. According to a press release, the airline is adding 100 aircraft to its order book, supplementing a previous commitment for 470 aircraft...
Thu 02 Jan 2025
: Aerolloy Technologies, a subsidiary of PTC Industries, has commissioned a Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) furnace for aerospace-grade titanium alloy production in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The facility, built in Germany, has an annual melting capacity of 1...
Thu 02 Jan 2025
: India has formalized a contract to procure 56 Airbus C295 transport aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $2.5 billion. The agreement, signed between the Ministry of Defense, Airbus Defence and Space, and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL),...
Wed 01 Jan 2025
: The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, recently introduced in the Lok Sabha, outlines significant reforms aimed at regulating and enhancing the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of aircraft in India. The proposed legislation seeks to replace the...