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India gives UDAN another decade to fly & generate Rs 60,000 crore; MoUs in 2-3 weeksThe Centre expects to finalize UDAN scheme agreements with all states soon. West Bengal will sign its memorandum of understanding on Septem...
Air India’s new IFE platform coming in 2027 second half; targets in-flight commerce revenuesAir India will launch an integrated in-flight platform in late 2027. This new system will combine entertainment, loyalty programs, and e-co...
Boeing to supply 103 aircraft to Korean Air for $36.2 billion, aiding fleet expansionBoeing will supply 103 aircraft to Korean Air valued at $36.2 billion. The order includes various Boeing models to support fleet expansion....
Fly91 launches direct flights from Tirupati to Vijayawada, Hyderabad, RajahmundryFly91 has launched new flight services connecting Tirupati with three key cities. The airline now offers direct flights to Vijayawada, Hyde...
Air India gets new boss as Tewolde Gebremariam takes chargeTewolde Gebremariam officially assumes operational leadership at Air India this Monday, taking over from Campbell Wilson. With mounting pre...
Fly91 plane order: Smaller cities emerge as Indian aviation's next frontier as airlines bet on deeper, wider domestic networkFly91 new plane order: India’s regional aviation story is gathering altitude. Fly91 currently operates six ATR 72-600s. It plans to add ano...
Abhinandan Varthaman quits IAF: How FLY91 hired the fighter pilot who shot down Pakistan's F-16 with an older-gen fighter jetAbhinandan varthaman retired: Former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FL...
250+ new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains coming soon: Your next overnight journey is set for a big upgrade with Rajdhani-beating features & aircraft-style luxuryVande Bharat Express is expanding into overnight sleeper services across the country. Multiple manufacturers are now working on advanced sl...
SpiceJet finalises lease agreements for 20 aircraft ahead of winter schedule, targets 200 daily flightsSpiceJet is adding twenty aircraft to its fleet by mid-November. These planes will enhance capacity for the upcoming winter schedule and ho...
Fly91 orders 40 ATR-72 aircraft in $1-billion fleet expansion push across IndiaRegional airline Fly91 has placed an order for forty new ATR-72 turboprop aircraft, which will drastically increase its fleet size. Anticip...
Indian pilots’ body warns Noel Tata over Air India exodus, flags safety concernsALPA India highlights pilot attrition as a critical flight safety concern for Air India Group. The association urges the Tata Group to revi...
Fly91 close to ordering at least 20 ATR turboprops, sources sayIndian airline Fly91 is close to ordering at least twenty ATR turboprop aircraft. This significant deal signals a strong bet on India's exp...
Lockheed-Tata partnership makes India key link in global C-130J production: US Envoy Gor as he visits Hyderabad facilityU.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasized India's pivotal role in global aerospace production. The collaboration between Lockheed Martin and Ta...
Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coinTaiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China S...
Air India sends legacy B787-8 aircraft to Boeing's Shanghai facility under retrofit programmeAir India is sending its legacy B787-8 aircraft for retrofitting to Boeing's facility in Shanghai. This move aims to expedite the revamp of...
Air India to stay on expansion course despite challengesAir India plans to add over 100 aircraft across the group in 2027 and 2028 while continuing its $400-million fleet retrofit programme. The ...
Chandrasekaran's successor at Tatas will have to start off with a three-way, Rs 29,000-cr tightrope walkThe new chairman of Tata Sons faces a myriad of financial hurdles and strategic choices. Air India’s transformation hinges on hefty investm...
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal to operate 5 weekly Riyadh-Mumbai flights from October 3Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal will begin five weekly flights connecting Riyadh and Mumbai. This new service adds over seven thousand seat...
Akasa Air to hire 500 pilots, add 12 planes per year over 3 yearsAkasa Air will hire over 500 pilots in the next three years. The airline plans to induct more than a dozen planes annually. International r...
Total annual passenger handling capacity at Indian airports rose to over 580 mn: GovtIndia's airports can now handle over 580 million passengers annually against current traffic of 420 million, while airlines operate 860 air...