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
Akasa Air begins operations from Noida airport, to set up MRO facilityAkasa Air has begun flights from Noida International Airport. This marks a significant expansion for the airline. Flights now connect Noida...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Air India crash report: AAIB says AI-171 crash probe in final analysis stage, urges restraint on speculationOne year after the Air India flight AI171 crash, the AAIB released a second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8's fatal...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM 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
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Air India Express defers Noida Airport launch, exits Hindon amid cost-cuttingAir India Express has indefinitely postponed its operations from Noida International Airport. This reduces the number of airlines launching...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.03 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
Rolls-Royce eyes India engine MRO facility, explores aero gas turbine complex and SMR opportunitiesRolls-Royce plans to build an engine maintenance facility in India. The company also proposes an aero gas turbine complex for indigenous mi...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for IndiaIndia is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after ...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Iran says it destroyed US MQ-1 drone after airspace incursion: ReportIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that its air defence units shot down a US MQ-1 drone after it allegedly entered Ira...
31 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAABoeing is boosting 737 jet production to 47 per month, aiming for 52 next year. The 787 program is also ramping up. China has committed to ...
27 May, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...
25 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
India’s youngest airline adds flights while Iran war crimps rivalsIndia's youngest airline, Akasa Air, is emerging as a significant competitor, expanding capacity by 13.2% while major carriers like IndiGo ...
25 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST