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Thu 21 Nov 2024
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Airbus has announced a 50:50 joint venture with Tata-owned Air India to set up a pilot training center in Gurugram, Haryana. The Tata Airbus Training Centre, slated to begin operations in early 2025, aims to train approximately 5,000 new pilots...
Thu 21 Nov 2024
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IndiGo Airlines announced the commencement of daily direct flights between Chennai and Penang, Malaysia, starting December 21, 2024. This new route will reduce travel time from seven hours to four and marks Penang as IndiGo’s third Malaysian...
Wed 20 Nov 2024
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India is preparing to integrate advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions, as highlighted in a recent report released by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This initiative aims to address urban congestion,...
Wed 20 Nov 2024
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Thales and Garuda Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing the drone ecosystem in India. The partnership focuses on developing technological solutions to ensure safe and secure drone operations while...
Wed 20 Nov 2024
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Balu Forge Industries Ltd. (BFIL) and Swan Energy Limited (SEL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) focused on the aerospace, defense, and railway sectors. The SPV aims to leverage...
Wed 20 Nov 2024
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India's aviation sector achieved a significant milestone on November 17, 2024, with over 5,05,412 domestic passengers flying in a single day. This is the first time daily passenger numbers surpassed the 5-lakh mark, supported by a network of more...
Tue 19 Nov 2024
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The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a pre-feasibility study for six proposed greenfield airports across the state. According to a government order issued on November 16, the proposed locations are Kuppam, Srikakulam, Nagarjuna Sagar, Tuni-...
Tue 19 Nov 2024
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Technopark@IITK, the research and technology park of IIT Kanpur, has partnered with two Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) — UAS Testing Foundation and Communication (Defence) Testing Foundation — to establish...
Mon 18 Nov 2024
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SpaceX is set to launch India's GSAT-20 communications satellite on November 19, 2024, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission will use the Falcon 9 rocket and represents the first commercial collaboration between SpaceX and the Indian Space...
Mon 18 Nov 2024
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Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus have initiated a private-sector aircraft manufacturing partnership in India, focusing on the production of C295 transport aircraft. The program involves the assembly of 56 C295 aircraft for the...
Sat 16 Nov 2024
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SPH Aviation Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of AVPL International, has entered into a partnership with GDX Security Solutions India Pvt Ltd, a company with an annual revenue of Rs 2,000 crore, to enhance aviation security through drone technology. The...
Sat 16 Nov 2024
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The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a division of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has upgraded its manufacturing facilities by introducing advanced CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines. These systems are...
Fri 15 Nov 2024
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The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a draft amendment to its Defence & Aerospace Policy 2018, aimed at encouraging investment and bolstering manufacturing in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC). The updated policy...
Fri 15 Nov 2024
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in partnership with NASA, is preparing to launch a satellite designed to monitor Earth’s surface with high precision. Named NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), this mission will employ radar...
Fri 15 Nov 2024
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The 6th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit 2024 was inaugurated in Shillong, Meghalaya, on November 15, 2024. The event, held at Courtyard by Marriott, was organized by Pawan Hans Ltd in collaboration with FICCI, with support from the...