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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
India's aviation sector is set for significant growth, with the government planning to invest over Rs 92,000 crore in constructing new airports and expanding existing ones. The Civil Aviation Ministry aims to have 200 operational airports by 2025...
A new report from Deloitte India suggests that India could produce 8-10 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2040. This output is expected to exceed domestic demand, positioning the country to potentially export surplus SAF.
...Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over the first AL-31FP engine for the Indian Air Force (IAF) as part of a contract for the supply of 240 engines to power Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The delivery took place on September 30, 2024, at...
Indian low-cost carriers Air India Express and AIX Connect have officially merged, marking a significant development in the ongoing reorganization of the Air India Group. The combined airline will operate under the Air India Express name, using...
India has announced a series of ambitious space projects aimed at advancing its capabilities in space exploration, following approval by the Union Cabinet. Led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), these initiatives include the...
India's Civil Aviation Ministry has outlined plans to increase the number of airports in the country to 350 by 2047, as part of a long-term infrastructure expansion strategy. Currently, the country has 157 operational airports, a significant rise...
SITA, a global air transport technology company, is deploying its biometric Smart Path technology across nine Indian airports in partnership with the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The initiative is part of the DigiYatra program, which aims...