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The father of an Air India pilot killed in a June crash has petitioned India's Supreme Court for an independent investigation, arguing the current probe unfairly focuses on pilot error. He seeks a new panel of aviation experts to examine technical and procedural causes, challenging the government's handling of the disaster. The 91-year-old father of the Air India pilot in a June crash that killed 260 has asked India's Supreme Court to order an independent investigation that takes into account c ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 16: The family of late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who was the Pilot-in-Command of the Air India aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of a judicially monitored independent committee, led by a retired apex court judge, to investigate the incident, which claimed over 260 lives. The plea alleged that the investigation ordered by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigatio ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Bharat Forge Ltd to manufacture and supply fan blades for Rolls-Royce's Pearl 700 and Pearl 10X engine. Rolls-Royce plans to double its supply chain sourcing from India by 2030 through building in-country capabilities and strategic local partnerships. The contract with Bharat Forge was signed at Rolls-Royce's Dahlewitz facility near Berlin. Bharat Forge is a major global supplier of precision aerospace components.Rolls-Royce India EVP (transfor ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Four months after the horrific Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed all but one of 242 people on board flight AI-171 and 19 others on ground, the father of late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has moved the Supreme Court seeking a judicially-monitored inquiry into the accident. The 91-year-old Pushkaraj Sabharwal, whose son Captain Sumeet was one of the two pilots of the ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner which crashed 30 seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick, has ...Read More >
BonV Aero, a drone startup from Odisha, has achieved a significant milestone by completing a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight. The drone flew over 60 kilometres carrying a 20-kg payload, marking the first time an Indian company has accomplished such a feat. The mission lasted 75 minutes, with the drone maintaining an average speed of 48 km/h. The successful flight highlights the advanced capabilities of BonV Aero's proprietary propulsion and energy systems. These systems are specifica ...Read More >
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Tuesday assured that there is "no manipulation or dirty business" in the investigation of the June 12 Air India crash that killed 260 people. Addressing concerns over the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) probe, he said the investigation is "clean and thorough" and urged everyone to wait for the final report to know the exact cause. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Tuesday said there is "no manipulation or dirty business" happe ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged the Congress to reveal who prevented India's military response after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, stating this "weakness" emboldened terrorists. Speaking at the Navi Mumbai International Airport inauguration, he emphasized national security and highlighted the government's aim to make India a global aviation MRO hub, noting the significant increase in airports since 2014. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Congress should tell the natio ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport and unveiled various developmental projects in Mumbai on Wednesday, saying that the new international airport and underground metro are set to transform travel and connectivity in the city. Noting that Mumbai's long wait has ended with the city now receiving its second international airport, the Prime Minister highlighted that this airport will play a major role in estab ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has come in for praise from social media after completing drone pilot training and becoming an expert in aviation technology. The former India captain completed his course from Garuda Aerospace, India's leading drone manufacturer and DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) in Chennai, of which he is also brand ambassador. The social media reacted positively to the news of Dhoni becoming a certified drone ...Read More >
After decades of bottlenecks and delays, Mumbai, one of the world's most crowded cities, finally has a second airport. For travelers, the new Navi Mumbai International Airport promises shorter lines, more flights and a smoother start or finish to their trip than before. For the city, long throttled by a single overburdened airport, it's an engineering feat. The airport has been nearly 20 years in the making, a process that involved flattening hills, diverting rivers and bridging creeks. Phase o ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), one of India most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining milestone in the nation aviation journey. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Mumbai long wait was over as the city had now received its second international airport. He added that the Navi Mumbai International Airport would play a major role in establishing th ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining milestone in the nation's aviation journey. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Mumbai's long wait was over as the city had now received its second international airport. He added that the Navi Mumbai International Airport would play a major role in establish ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining milestone in the nation's aviation journey. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Mumbai's long wait was over as the city had now received its second international airport. He added that the Navi Mumbai International Airport would play a major role in establish ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rolls-Royce is proud to be participating in industry dialogues as part of the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first official visit since the signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the United Kingdom-based luxury carmaker said in a statement on Wednesday. Through this participation, the company aims to be part of further consolidating the India-UK economic partnership, in line with the India-UK Vision 2035. Rolls-Royce CEO Tufa ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] October 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu praised Mumbai's growing potential at the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, stating that the city is going to become a dream destination for the world. Speaking at the event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the airport, Kinjarapu highlighted the airport's significance in establishing Mumbai as a major aviation hub." "I come from Andhra. Everyone spoke ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday, a landmark step in India's civil aviation journey. The project marks a major milestone in Mumbai's emergence as a global multi-airport city and is set to aid in easing congestion, boost passenger capacity, and introduce sustainable infrastructure.Second international airport for MumbaiBuilt at a cost of Rs 19,650 crore, NMIA is India's largest Greenfield airport project, ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will inaugurate on October 8 and begin operations by December, ending Mumbai's rare distinction as a single-airport mega-city. This new facility is crucial for addressing severe air traffic demand, with NMIA projected to become the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's primary gateway by the 2030s, accommodating growth CSMIA cannot handle. For decades, Mumbai stood out among the world's largest cities as one of the very few major urban centres served by only a si ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a historic move for Indian aviation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, 2025, according to senior government officials. The greenfield airport is expected to transform air travel in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and strengthen India's global aviation presence. With NMIA set to begin operations, Mumbai will become one of the few global cities -- alongside London, New York, and Tokyo -- to operate two major internati ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country. The pilots' body wrote a letter to DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) a day after a Boeing 787 plane operated by Air India from Amritsar to Birmingham saw deployment of emergency turbine power when it was about to land in the UK city. According to Air India, the operating crew of its Amritsar- ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country. The pilots' body wrote a letter to DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) a day after a Boeing 787 plane operated by Air India from Amritsar to Birmingham saw deployment of emergency turbine power when it was about to land in the UK city. According to Air India, the operating crew of its Amritsar- ...Read More >
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday held discussions with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday held discussions with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Singapore. In a social media post, Minister Goyal expressed his delight over the meeting, stating that the discussions reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to bu ...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 >
Adani Group's Navi Mumbai International Airport is scheduled for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, following multiple delays and recent DGCA license approval. Gautam Adani visited the site, expressing deep gratitude to the diverse workforce. This joint venture aims to significantly reduce congestion at Mumbai airport, initially handling 20 million passengers annually. Adani Group-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to be inaugurated on October 8, after facing ...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 >
New Delhi: India's civil aviation sector, which is among the fastest growing in the world, was in for a jolt when the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released the country's rankings of Flying Training Organizations (FTOs) for the first time. The rankings were released on Tuesday under a new framework created by the DGCA Director Faiz Ahmed Kidwai for allowing transparency and accountability to the pilot training ecosystem. The rankings have inferred that there were no flying school ...Read More >
Mumbai: Navi Mumbai is preparing to welcome its long-awaited international airport next week, with the official inauguration confirmed for October 8. The announcement, made by Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday, marks a landmark moment in India's rapidly expanding aviation sector. The development comes on the heels of a critical clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which earlier this week granted the project its aerodrome licence. The approval has effecti ...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 >
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 >
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