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Air India is seeking over a billion dollars in financial aid from its owners, Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons. This comes after a tragic crash earlier this year. The airline needs funds to upgrade its systems and services. It also plans to develop its own engineering and maintenance capabilities. Air India is seeking at least 100 billion rupees ($1.14 billion) in financial support from owners Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India, owned by the Tata Group, is facing severe financial turbulence due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. CEO Campbell Wilson revealed that since April, the airline has incurred losses amounting to nearly Rs 4,000 crore. The reasons include not only Pakistan's airspace closure but also changes in U.S. tariffs and visa regulations that have affected operations and demand. Airspace Closure Deepens Impact Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and K ...Read More >
IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers on Wednesday said that the perception among some foreign airlines that India is not granting new bilateral flying rights is "wrong", stressing that the government's approach is selective, based on demand and two-way utilisation. His remarks come months after Emirates President Tim Clark criticised India's reluctance to expand flying rights for UAE-based carriers, calling the stance "self-defeating" and arguing that restricting air access limits the a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's largest pilot association, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), on Tuesday wrote to the Prime Minister's Office and the Civil Aviation Ministry against the recent moves taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over the modification of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for the cockpit crew. Stating that these actions amount to a contempt of court, the body has threatened to sue the regulator if it does not withdraw its orders immediately. FIP is a public ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 28: A tragic incident occurred in Rajendranagar on Monday night, where an air hostess allegedly died by suicide. Police have taken possession of the body and launched an investigation into the incident. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to police sources, the deceased has been identified as Jahnavi, a native of Jammu, who was working as an air hostess with IndiGo Airlines. She had been residing in the Rajendranagar area of Hyderabad. Preliminary reports suggest that Jahnav ...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 >
NEW DELHI: India's state-owned aeronautics firm has signed a deal with a Russian aircraft manufacturer currently under United States and European sanctions. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited announced the agreement with United Aircraft Corporation to manufacture civil passenger aircraft in India for the first time. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed this development as a landmark step for the Indian civil aviation sector. He stated the partnership would create jobs and boost national self-reli ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Adding another important chapter to the bilateral ties, India and Russia have decided to produce a passenger aircraft in India. The HAL on Tuesday informed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Moscow, Russia, on October 27, 2025, between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) for the production of civil commuter aircraft Superjet (SJ)-100. The HAL said the step marks the beginning of a new ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hailed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) for producing the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India, calling it a major milestone for the country's aviation industry. In a post on X, Singh said the agreement would boost India's domestic civil aviation manufacturing capabilities an ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has waited a long time for new mid-air refuelling aircraft, and the process has now reached a decisive point. Defence sources reveal that a government-owned aviation firm from Israel is moving into the position of the preferred supplier for six aerial tankers under an acquisition valued at around Rs 8,000 crore. The sources indicate that the Israel Aircraft Industries has presented a proposal that consists of six Boeing 767 commercial aircraft drawn from existing ...Read More >
Noida: UP govt has approved the rehabilitation and resettlement (RR) scheme for the third and fourth phases of the Noida International Airport project in Jewar. The decision, which comes just a couple of days after chief minister Yogi Adityanath's on-site inspection, paves the way for acquiring 1,857 hectares across 14 villages and directly impacts the lives of around 16,000 families.The expansion is critical to transforming Noida International Airport into the country's largest greenfield aviat ...Read More >
Exciting news for travelers! Operations have recommenced at Terminal 2 of Delhi airport, with IndiGo and Air India proudly operating their domestic flights from this newly upgraded hub. With all three terminals at Indira Gandhi International Airport now fully functional, the facility can handle an impressive 100 million passengers annually. Operations started at the Delhi airport's refurbished Terminal 2 on Sunday, with IndiGo and Air India operating domestic flights. With the resumption of op ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 27 (ANI): India and China are reconnecting with the resumption of direct flights after a 5-year gap! The IndiGo flight 6E1703 took off from Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, marking a significant improvement in bilateral relations. The IndiGo flight departed from Kolkata Airport at 10.07 PM, with the Airport Director of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport sharing a video of the flight take off. Also Read | ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 27 (ANI): India and China are reconnecting with the resumption of direct flights after a 5-year gap! The IndiGo flight 6E1703 took off from Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, marking a significant improvement in bilateral relations. The IndiGo flight departed from Kolkata Airport at 10.07 PM, with the Airport Director of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport sharing a video of the flight take off. The Airbus A ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 26 (PTI) After a hiatus of over four years, direct commercial air services between Kolkata and mainland China's Guangzhou city resumed on Sunday with the first flight taking off from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here at 10 pm, an official said. The A320 neo aircraft of private carrier IndiGo flew off from the airport with 176 passengers, the official said. Direct flights were operational between the two countries till early 2020 before being suspended due t ...Read More >
New Delhi will host the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting for the first time from October 28-31, bringing together approximately 90 aircraft accident investigators. The event, hosted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), aims to foster expertise sharing and strengthen cooperation in accident investigations across the region. India will host the Asia-Pacific region's aircraft accident investigators' meeting for the first time in the national capital fro ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar, reviewing progress and preparations for its imminent inauguration. The ambitious project, a public-private partnership, will eventually become India's largest airport by area. Passenger flights are anticipated to begin by December this year, marking a significant milestone for the region's connectivity. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inspected the site of the upcom ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi International Airport's revamped Terminal 2 (T2) was inaugurated on Saturday by Civil Aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu. T2, which became operational with the start of the winter schedule, was upgraded under Delhi International Airport Ltd's (DIAL) modernisation plan to make the airport more efficient and passenger-friendly.Calling the project a "symbol of a connected, competitive and caring India," Naidu said the redevelopment reflects the govt's focus on world-cla ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The state government has intensified efforts to secure the release and safe return of eight fishermen from Vizianagaram district who were detained by the Bangladesh Navy after reportedly drifting into its waters during a fishing expedition. As soon as reports emerged that the fishermen had been taken into custody by the Bangladesh Navy, the state government alerted the Centre and initiated coordination with the ministry of external affairs (MEA). Official discussions are currently u ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha on Tuesday announced that the Regional Connectivity Scheme known popularly as UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) will be continued beyond 2027 and its nework will extend to 120 new destinations. Taking part in the ninth anniversary celebrations of UDAN at Delhi on Tuesday, Sinha said, "The scheme will be continued beyond April 2027 through an Expanded UDAN framework, focusing on connectivity with hilly, North-Eastern, and aspirational regions, an ...Read More >
India's skies have grown busier than ever. India has emerged as the world's third-largest domestic aviation market. The number of airports increased from 74 in 2014 to 163 in 2025. Meanwhile, as India celebrates hundred years of independence in 2047, the government's vision is to increase airports to 350-400 by then. The aviation sector is also one of the fastest-growing sectors in India's economy, contributing through air transport services and indirectly through tourism, trade, logistics, and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) With three weekly services, China Eastern Airlines will resume direct flights between Shanghai and Delhi from November 9. Direct air services between India and China will resume after more than five years on October 26, with IndiGo set to restart flights connecting Kolkata and Guangzhou. China Eastern Airlines will resume flights between Shanghai and Delhi from November 9. The services will be operated three times a week -- on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays -- with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21: Ministry of Civil Aviation is celebrating the 9 anniversary of the Regional Connectivity Scheme - UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). The main celebration was held in New Delhi, chaired by Secretary (Civil Aviation) and attended by Chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Members, AAI and other senior officers of the Ministry. In his address, Civil Aviation Secretary Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, highlighted that the UDAN, launched on 21 October 2016 under the National Civil Aviatio ...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 >
LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Donald Trump is putting more pressure on India to slash its Russian oil purchases. This could deprive Moscow of vital revenue, but it will mostly just push more Russian oil into an increasingly large shadow market. The U.S. president said on Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stop buying oil from Russia, an agreement India has yet to confirm. India has become a major trade buyer of Russian oil since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. ...Read More >
China Eastern Airlines will resume flights from Shanghai to Delhi starting November 9, marking the restart of commercial air travel between China and India after a five-year hiatus. This development follows positive shifts in diplomatic relations. IndiGo is also launching daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou.China Eastern Airlines is resuming flight operations from Shanghai to Delhi from November 9 onwards, following changes in the diplomatic relations between the neighbouring na ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 17 (PTI) Aircraft MRO services operator Haveus Aerotech on Friday announced its entry into the defence manufacturing sector and its listing as a subcontractor with a leading defence public sector enterprise. Under the new operational scope, Haveus Aerotech will undertake Assembly and Testing of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) through insourcing and critical functions that play a key role in ensuring aerospace reliability, performance and safety, the s ...Read More >
BPCL Unveils 'Zero Ka Dum' Certification Drive, Setting New Benchmarks in Operational Excellence Sanjay Khanna, C & MD and Director (Refineries), BPCL 5 min read Last Updated : Oct 18 2025 | 7:20 PM IST NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and one of India's leading integrated energy enterprises, has achieved a significant milestone in its LPG business with the nationwide expansion of the 'Zero Ka Dum' (Z ...Read More >
GE Aerospace is addressing aviation's constrained supply chain with its proprietary FLIGHT DECK lean operating model. This initiative has already achieved significant improvements, including a 50% reduction in LEAP engine test cycle times and a 26% increase in supplier material input. The company is actively collaborating with Indian manufacturers and suppliers to mitigate these industry-wide challenges. The overall supply chain situation in the aviation industry is constrained and GE Aerospace ...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 >
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