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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Cabinet on Tuesday decided to establish the Financial Training and Research Institute (FTRI) at the RCVP Academy of Administration and Management. The institute will provide centralised and standardised training in financial administration and management to personnel at all levels of government. The move is expected to improve departmental efficiency, strengthen financial discipline, and enhance transparency. The seven existing accounting training institutes in the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Preliminary probe into the crash-landing of a Pawan Hans helicopter into the waters of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on February 24 revealed that the emergency float was in 'OFF' position and that passengers had only partially donned the safety harness. The report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was made public on April 3. The report said that interaction with the crew members revealed the float switch was in off position ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - The appointment of aviation heavyweight Willie Walsh as CEO of IndiGo is likely to bolster the Indian airline's global expansion but the former British Airways (BA) chief first has to repair its dented reputation. India's largest airline commanding about 65% of domestic flights stunned the industry with Walsh's appointment on Tuesday. That followed months of negative press and regulatory pressure after it cancelled thousands of flights in December due to inadequate planning for pil ...Read More >
In a significant move for the global space economy, European satellite giant Eutelsat is in talks with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to expand its launch options. As reported in Reuters, the France-based company is looking to diversify its partners beyond SpaceX and Europe's Ariane rockets to challenge Elon Musk's Starlink. This potential partnership highlights India's growing influence as a reliable and cost-effective hub for high-tech space missions. The discussions come at ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will significantly strengthen talent development in India's fast-growing aviation sector. Speaking at an event held in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Vaishnaw described the agreement as a major step toward buildi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's aviation watchdog has rolled back its new policy of weekly rest for pilots, reports said Friday (Dec 5), after chaos caused by hundreds of flight cancellations by the country's biggest airline, IndiGo. Airports across India have been in disarray since Monday, with the private carrier blaming the disruption on "unforeseen operational challenges". On Thursday, IndiGo admitted to aviation regulators that "misjudgment and planning gaps" in adapting to new rules led to the operat ...Read More >
Air India Express had taken the delivery of the first B737-Max in 2023. Mumbai: Air India's low-cost arm, Air India Express, is expecting to induct 20 to 24 aircraft in the fleet in the next calendar year, a top airline executive said on Tuesday. Air India and Air India Express together currently have a fleet of 282 aircraft, of which as many as 110 planes, comprising Airbus 320/ 321, Boeing 737 and 737 MAX, are with the low-cost arm. "We are looking at about 20 to 24 aircraft in the next ca ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (UNI) Telangana Industries and IT Minister D Sridhar Babu today announced that the State aims to become the "Aero-Engine Capital" of India by 2030, outlining an ambitious roadmap to attract major national and international aerospace companies to invest in Telangana. He made the announcement while virtually inaugurating the new Aero Engine Rotative Components Manufacturing Facility jointly established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Safran Aircraft Engines at Adibat ...Read More >
India's state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to co-produce civil commuter aircraft a landmark step toward manufacturing India's first passenger jet. The deal, signed in Moscow, focuses on producing the SJ-100 twin-engine, 100-seater aircraft for India's domestic market. HAL and UAC already share a long-standing defense partnership, having collaborated on India's Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets. Why It ...Read More >
While India continues to attract record levels of foreign investment and corporate expansion, Pakistan has witnessed a steady retreat of global firms... While India continues to attract record levels of foreign investment and corporate expansion, Pakistan has witnessed a steady retreat of global firms across sectors. This contrast reflects not only macroeconomic trends but also the underlying business culture, regulatory frameworks, and institutional capacity that shape investor confidence and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met Anne-Laure Parrical de Chammard, Member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy, in Berlin to explore ways to enhance cooperation in developing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy systems. The discussions underlined India's consistent focus on clean energy and its commitment to global partnerships that support the nation's transition towards a low-emission and sustainable future. Sharing detai ...Read More >
In Berlin, Piyush Goyal met with EU Commissioner Dombrovskis to address outstanding issues in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, aiming for a year-end deal.Source : PTI New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held a discussion with EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity V Dombrovskis in Berlin on outstanding issues in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement in order to enable the two sides to reach a balanced and mutually beneficial trade deal by the year- ...Read More >
IndiGo has doubled its wide-body order to 60 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, converting purchase rights into a firm order for 30 additional jets. This significant expansion signals the airline's strong commitment to growing its long-haul international operations and enhancing global connectivity. Deliveries of these advanced aircraft are scheduled to commence in mid-2027. Mumbai: IndiGo on Friday firmed up an order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, converting part of its purchase rights int ...Read More >
The airline also announced new and additional services to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Air India has announced the addition of 174 weekly flights on major domestic and short-haul international routes, beginning October 26, 2025, as part of its "Northern Winter Schedule." According to an Air India press release, this expansion aims to strengthen connectivity between key Indian cities and popular destinations in Southeast Asia. The new schedule boosts routes that have seen high passenger demand ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 more Airbus A350 aircraft, doubling its order for this wide body aircraft from 30 to 60. The airline had announced its intention to do so at IATA AGM in Delhi this June. It has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to equip its A350 fleet with Trent XWB-84 engines along with a "TotalCare Agreement" for comprehensive engine health monitoring and maintenance throughout the lifecycle of the fleet. IndiGo now has purchase rights for 40 more wide-body a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Air India has announced a terminal shift for several of its domestic operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), effective from October 26. The move comes in view of expansion activities at Terminal 3 (T3) and is aimed at streamlining passenger movement during the busy winter season. According to an official release, starting October 26, all domestic flights of Air India with flight numbers beginning with the 1XXX series will operate fr ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh's IT, Electronics and HRD Minister, Nara Lokesh, held a high-level meeting in New Delhi with the Board of Airbus, led by Chairman René Obermann along with the company's President and Managing Director for India & South Asia. This marked the first occasion that the Airbus board convened in India, where it is evaluating possibilities under the 'Make in India' initiative and advancing localisation. During the engagement, Lokesh put forward Andhra Pradesh's vision to host a state-of- ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 2 (ANI): Minister for IT, Electronics and HRD, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh on Thursday concluded a high-level meeting in New Delhi with the Board of the $180 bn Aerospace major Airbus, led by Chairman Rene Obermann and the President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia. This is the first time the Airbus board has come to India and is exploring options on 'Make in India' and indigenisation. Also Read | Duplicate Ghee in ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 2 (ANI): Minister for IT, Electronics and HRD, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh on Thursday concluded a high-level meeting in New Delhi with the Board of the $180 bn Aerospace major Airbus, led by Chairman Rene Obermann and the President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia. This is the first time the Airbus board has come to India and is exploring options on 'Make in India' and indigenisation. Minister Lokesh delivered a st ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held discussions with Airbus Chairman Rene Obermann on opportunities in India's aviation sector and the scope of enhancing cooperation with the global aerospace company. In a social media post, the Minister said, "Welcomed the @Airbus Board, led by their Chairman, Mr. Rene Obermann to India. We had an engaging discussion on the tremendous opportunities offered by Bharat and the strong, growing ...Read More >
Tata Advanced Systems Limited will establish India's first private helicopter Final Assembly Line in Vemagal, Karnataka, for Airbus H125 helicopters. This initiative aims to produce 'Made in India' H125s, boosting civil and para-public markets while addressing Indian armed forces' light multi-role helicopter requirements, particularly for Himalayan operations. Deliveries begin early 2027, with export plans for South Asia. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) will build India's first private-sec ...Read More >
New Delhi: The delivery of the first 'Made in India' Airbus H125 helicopter is expected in early 2027 which will be available for exports in the South Asian region as well, it was announced on Wednesday. India's first helicopter Final Assembly Line from the private sector, to be established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to build the Airbus H125 helicopters, will be located in Vemagal in Karnataka. The move promises to unlock the full potential of the rotorcraft market in South Asia. ...Read More >
India's first helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) from the private sector, to be established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to build the Airbus H125 helicopters, will be located in Vemagal in Karnataka. The delivery of the first 'Made in India' H125 is expected in early 2027 and it will be available for exports in the South Asian region as well. European aviation major Airbus and the salt-to-airline conglomerate Tata Group had in January 2024 announced plans to set up India's first he ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Aequs Limited ("Aequs"), the only precision component manufacturer operating within a single special economic zone in India to offer fully vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities in the Aerospace and Consumer Segments (Source: F&S Report), will raise fresh capital of up to Rs. 720 crores through an initial public offering (IPO). Aequs has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP1) for a Fresh Issue comprising Equity Shares bearing face value of ₹ 10 each aggrega ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): India's first helicopter Final Assembly Line from the private sector, to be established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to build the Airbus H125 helicopters, will be located in Vemagal in Karnataka. A joint press release added that the move promises to unlock the full potential of the rotorcraft market in South Asia. The 'Made in India' H125 helicopter will help develop new civil and para-public market segments and also meet the Indian armed force's ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): India first helicopter Final Assembly Line from the private sector, to be established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to build the Airbus H125 helicopters, will be located in Vemagal in Karnataka. A joint press release added that the move promises to unlock the full potential of the rotorcraft market in South Asia. The Made in India H125 helicopter will help develop new civil and para-public market segments and also meet the Indian armed force requir ...Read More >
Gurugram - Airbus and Air India have inaugurated a world-class pilot training centre in Gurugram, Haryana. This benchmark facility will train more than 5,000 new pilots over the next decade to support the exponential growth of commercial aviation in India. The 50:50 joint venture facility was inaugurated by India's Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, in the presence of Air India CEO Campbell Wilson as well as Airbus Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Aircraft Christian ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Over 5,000 new pilots are expected to be trained over the next decade at the advanced pilot training centre in Gurugram, inaugurated on Tuesday by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The state-of-the-art facility is a joint venture between Airbus and Air India. In a statement, Naidu said, "Through this joint venture, ten cutting-edge simulators, including India's first A350 simulators, will be installed with a planned investment of over '1,000 crore." Calling it a milestone for ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Minister for IT, Electronics and HRD Nara Lokesh on Tuesday held a high-level meeting in New Delhi with the Board of the $180 billion aerospace major Airbus led by Chairman René Obermann and the President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia. For the first time, the Airbus Board has come to India, and is exploring options on 'Make in India' and indigenisation. Lokesh delivered a strategic pitch, and presented Andhra Pradesh's proposal to host a large, world-class ae ...Read More >
"India is a strategic powerhouse for Airbus" - Rémi Maillard, President of Airbus India & South Asia The centre has been set up as a 50:50 joint venture between Air India and Airbus. The facility was inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu in the presence of Christian Scherer, CEO of Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, Campbell Wilson, MD & CEO of Air India, and senior officials from the Tata Group, Air India and Airbus. Spread across 12,000 square metres, the centre will h ...Read More >
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