Tue 22 Oct 2024
: Three new airports, developed under India's Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN, were inaugurated today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The airports, located in Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), and...
Mon 21 Oct 2024
: A new book titled Paper to Flight, documenting the development of India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Navy, was released on October 19 in Bengaluru. The book, authored by Cmde C.D. Balaji (Retd), former Director of the Aeronautical Development...
Wed 16 Oct 2024
: A series of bomb threats targeting Indian airlines has resulted in the diversion of flights and heightened security measures across several airports. On Tuesday, an Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago carrying 211 passengers was diverted to...
Tue 15 Oct 2024
: The Indian Army has signed a contract with civil aviation service providers to ensure helicopter support for its logistics operations during the winter months in remote high-altitude areas along the northern and western borders. According to defense...
Tue 15 Oct 2024
: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) and Sarla Aviation have signed a statement of collaboration to explore air mobility solutions, including the potential introduction of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at...
Mon 14 Oct 2024
: An Air India flight en route from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi on October 14 after receiving a bomb threat, according to a press release from the airline. The aircraft, Flight AI119, was diverted following a "specific security alert" and...
Mon 14 Oct 2024
: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) marked a key milestone as an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-295 aircraft successfully landed on the airport's recently completed 3,700-meter southern runway. The event, which took place on Friday, also featured a...
Fri 11 Oct 2024
: Air India has placed an order for 85 Airbus jets, including 75 A320-family aircraft and 10 A350 long-haul jets, as part of a broader effort to revitalize its fleet. The deal is valued at approximately $6.3 billion after standard discounts, according...
Thu 10 Oct 2024
: The Airbus Beluga XL aircraft landed at Kolkata International Airport on Tuesday at 10:43 pm, marking the first time this specific aircraft has arrived at the airport. The aircraft was en route from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, to an...
Thu 10 Oct 2024
: GMR Airports Limited (GAL) has initiated the modernization of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, with plans to enhance its capacity and infrastructure to support regional economic growth and improve connectivity. The project...
Thu 10 Oct 2024
: The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition has released a report outlining measures aimed at preventing unapproved parts from entering the propulsion supply chain. The report recommends actions across three key areas: strengthening vendor...
Thu 10 Oct 2024
: Rahul Bhatia, Managing Director of InterGlobe Enterprises, stated on Thursday that IndiGo, India's largest airline, aims to collaborate with Air India to enhance India's position in the global aviation sector. The statement was made in connection...
Wed 09 Oct 2024
: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a safety advisory for Boeing 737 aircraft equipped with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 rudder rollout guidance actuators, citing potential concerns regarding rudder jamming. This follows a...
Tue 08 Oct 2024
: The Indian government has introduced a ₹1,000 crore venture fund to support the growth of startups in the space sector. The announcement was made by Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Science and Technology, who emphasized the government’s...
Tue 08 Oct 2024
: Airbus has revealed plans to increase its sourcing of components from India, after already doubling their investment to €1 billion in procurement over the 2019-2024 period. This move comes as the European aerospace manufacturer continues to expand...