IndiGo to decide on next aircraft order in 2030 after assessing new-generation planes: Rahul BhatiaIndiGo plans to wait until the early 2030s before placing its next aircraft order as it evaluates next-generation aircraft technologies tha...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
DGCA conducts first satellite-based landing system approach on jet aircraft in India using GAGANIndia has achieved a major aviation milestone with its first-ever satellite-based landing system approach on a jet aircraft. An IndiGo Airb...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
European plane maker ATR bullish on India; in talks with airlinesEuropean aircraft manufacturer ATR sees potential for 300 more turboprop aircraft over the next decade, citing India’s growing regional con...
08 Jun, 2025, 02.39 PM IST
India among potential partners for Embraer turbopropEmbraer is also in detailed talks with engine makers about the proposed new regional airplane, which would seek to penetrate a market domin...
10 May, 2022, 08.37 PM IST
Call to link smaller towns saw ATR’s second comingATR planes saw a period of lull in the Indian markets for the last few years as airlines shied away from smaller towns and deployed maximum...
25 Nov, 2017, 11.16 AM IST
Pakistan grounds French-built ATR planes after fatal crash last weekThe fleet would now undergo thorough testing after the two incidents.
12 Dec, 2016, 02.09 PM IST
Startup regional airlines face exodus of pilotsWhile startup airlines are witnessing an exodus of their turboprop pilots, bigger airlines are facing the same issue with their pilots.
18 Nov, 2015, 11.09 AM IST
Air Pegasus third airline to take off from Bangalore in MarchAir Pegasus, floated by one of the largest domestic airport ground handling companies, will take to the skies in March, linking the souther...
21 Jan, 2014, 10.34 AM IST
Air India to dry lease eight 72-seater ATR aircraft to Alliance AirCurrently, Alliance Air has seven ATR-42 besides four Canadian Regional Jets (CRJs) in its fleet.
18 Nov, 2013, 07.18 PM IST
No-frill carriers mull buying smaller aircraftWith the govt focusing more on improving regional connectivity, no-frill carriers have started thinking of buying smaller aircraft with Ind...
03 Mar, 2013, 10.37 AM IST
- Non-payment of dues to oil companies hits Kingfisher Airlines schedules
Kingfisher Airlines cancelled at least 34 flights on various sectors today as non-payment of dues to oil companies hit its schedules.
16 Nov, 2011, 04.40 PM IST
- Jet plans to expand domestic, global operations from April-May
Jet Airways plans to expand its domestic and global operations from April-May when it also proposes to launch a flight to Manila.
03 Mar, 2011, 05.47 PM IST
- Kingfisher flight lands in BIA 10 mins after take-off
Kingfisher flight IT 4817 from Bangalore to Hyderabad returned to Bangalore International Airport within ten minutes of take-off after the ...
17 Jan, 2011, 01.45 PM IST
- In-principle nod to IndiGo to acquire 150 planes
Government has given in-principle approval to no-frill carrier IndiGo to start the process of acquiring 150 aircraft in addition to 100 pla...
03 May, 2010, 08.42 PM IST
- Vietnam Airlines buys six ATR planes
Vietnam Airlines signed a contract to buy six new ATR 72-500 planes worth a total of 112 mn dollars to modernise its fleet of short-haul tu...
12 Dec, 2008, 02.18 PM IST
- Bombardier may beat Boeing in returns game
Bombardier, the world’s third-largest commercial aircraft maker, may widen its share performance gap over Boeing with turboprop planes.
05 Sep, 2008, 12.55 AM IST
- Bombardier in talks with carriers to sell jets
Canada-based aircraft firm Bombardier is in talks with several Indian carriers to sell its regional jets and turboprop aircraft.
07 Nov, 2006, 01.30 PM IST