SMPP, KNDS forge India partnership for next-generation loitering munitionsIndian defence firm SMPP and European giant KNDS have teamed up to manufacture advanced loitering munitions in India. This collaboration ai...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Qantas to begin non-stop Sydney-London flights from October 2027Qantas will begin the world's first direct flights from Sydney to London in October 2027. This historic route will use new Airbus A350-1000...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix ships samples of next-generation chips to major customersThe next-generation 12-layer HBM4E chip reaches speeds of up to 16 gigabits per second per pin and offers over 20% better power efficienc...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
KKR bets $1.4 billion on aircraft leasing, eyes airlines, Boeing and AirbusPrivate equity firm KKR is investing an additional $1.4 billion in aircraft leasing through its partnership with Altavair. This move comes ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Blue Dart Aviation to expand cargo operations across five emerging Indian hubs, targets high-value cargoBlue Dart Aviation is gearing up to enhance its air cargo operations by launching services in five new industrial hotspots over the next fi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
B52 crashed: Why are jumbo jet sized bombers such as B-52, Tu-95 and H-6 still flying amid advanced air defenses and stealth fighter jetsGiant bombers like the B-52 and Tu-95 continue to serve as vital strategic assets. Their immense range and payload capacity allow them to d...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Your airplane seat could determine accident survival chances: Worst and best places to sit, finds researchResearch into past aviation accidents suggests that passengers seated in certain places may have better chances of survival in certain cras...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
A330 neo planes could be very good option for Indian aviation market: Airbus execIndia's aviation sector is set for significant expansion. Airbus believes its A330 neo aircraft is a strong contender for Indian airlines. ...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stageEurope and the United States are developing advanced AI-powered drones. These unmanned aircraft, known as wingman drones, will fly alongsid...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Pilots' body FIP seeks B787 simulator tests to verify certain aspects in Air India plane crash probePilots' group FIP urged the AAIB to conduct simulator tests for the AI171 plane crash. They want to verify the connection between RAT deplo...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
India aims to co-develop, co-design, co-produce, co-manufacture: MEA on Rafale deal with FranceIndia is boosting its defence manufacturing through the 'Make in India' initiative. Discussions with France focus on co-developing and co-p...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
FCAS collapse opens door for India-France sixth-gen fighter jet programmeIndia and France are discussing a joint project for a sixth-generation fighter jet. This opportunity arises after a Franco-German plan for ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Akasa Air launches 'SkyCadet' programme to train next generation of pilotsAkasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop future-r...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
CSIR-NAL ties up production partner for HANSA-3 trainer aircraft; SARAS Mk-2 still in design phaseCSIR-NAL has found a production partner for its HANSA-3 (NG) trainer aircraft. This indigenous two-seater aircraft is crucial for pilot tra...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loanSpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and re...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
SpiceJet to induct 3 Airbus A320s on damp lease, ungrounds Boeing 737 MAXSpiceJet is adding three Airbus A320 aircraft on a damp lease basis. These planes will join the fleet in July 2026. The airline has also br...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reportsBoeing is considering a significant increase in its 737 jet production. The company is exploring plans to boost output to approximately 70 ...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST