IndiGo Selects Honeywell Systems for 810 Airbus Aircraft
IndiGo selected Honeywell Aerospace to equip 810 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, marking the supplier's largest commercial equipment win.
Jul 20, 20265 min
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AI illustrationIndiGo Names Willie Walsh CEO to Lead A350 Expansion
Outgoing IATA head Willie Walsh will become CEO of IndiGo to lead the low-cost carrier's expansion of 60 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft.
Jul 16, 20265 min
AI illustrationAirlines
Embraer in Talks With Alliance Air for Jet Order
Embraer is in talks with state-owned Alliance Air to supply E175 and E190-E2 jets as the carrier seeks to replace its 18-aircraft ATR fleet.
Jul 15, 20263 min
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SpiceJet Faces ICBC Aircraft Repossession for 4 737 MAXs
ICBC has filed for the repossession of four SpiceJet Boeing 737 MAX aircraft via the DGCA IDERA framework following prolonged lease payment defaults.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Airlines
British Airways Flight Suffers Bird Strike at Chennai
A British Airways flight from London to Chennai suffered a bird strike on final approach, causing significant radome damage and a return flight...
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
Air India Rolls Out Digital Technical Logbooks for Widebodies
India's DGCA has approved Air India's transition to electronic technical logbooks for its 54-strong widebody Boeing 787 and 777 fleet.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Airlines
SpiceJet Lessors Seek Deregistration of 4 Boeing 737 MAX
Lessors have filed IDERA requests with the DGCA to deregister four SpiceJet Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft grounded due to engine manufacturing issues.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Airlines
Bhogapuram Airport Wins Aerodrome Licence Early
Bhogapuram International Airport secured its aerodrome licence six months early, positioning it to become a major aviation hub for India's eastern coast.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Airlines
Supreme Court Seeks Rules for Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam
The Supreme Court ordered the Centre to submit new aviation rules within two weeks to address concerns regarding airfare regulation and passenger rights.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Regulatory
Emirates Plans Airbus A380 Service for Hyderabad Expansion
Emirates is evaluating the launch of Airbus A380 flights to Hyderabad and potential MRO facility investments at new regional airports in Telangana.
Jul 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Embraer Secures DGCA Nod for E-Jet Family in India
The DGCA has certified Embraer's E-Jet family, positioning the OEM to capture a forecasted demand for 500 aircraft in the Indian regional market.
Jul 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India, Air India Express Near-Miss at Mumbai Airport
An Air India Boeing 777-300ER aborted its take-off at Mumbai airport after an Air India Express aircraft failed to vacate the runway on July 7, 2026.
Jul 8, 20263 min
Safety
Embraer Secures DGCA Certification for E195-E2 in India
India's DGCA has certified Embraer's E190, E195, and E195-E2 jets, enabling new capacity for regional routes under the UDAN connectivity scheme.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Airlines
AAI Plans Flight Simulator Units to Meet Pilot Demand
The AAI is establishing flight simulator and pilot training units to address India's projected need for 30,000 new pilots over the next 20 years.
Jul 6, 20264 min
Business
Akasa Air Expands Fleet to 40 With Boeing 737 MAX 8-200
Akasa Air has reached a 40-aircraft fleet size with its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 delivery, supporting its 35-route network expansion.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Airlines
Air India Denies 787 Grounding, Cuts Fuel Surcharges
Air India clarified that 11 Boeing 787-8s are undergoing scheduled maintenance, while also reducing international fuel surcharges for passengers.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Airlines
Air India Express Retrofits 50 Boeing 737-8s to All-Economy
Air India Express is upgrading 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to a 189-seat all-economy layout during downtime caused by reduced Gulf flight schedules.
Jul 2, 20263 min
Airlines
IndiGo A320 Validates GAGAN Satellite-Based Landing in India
IndiGo successfully conducted the first LPV approach on a jet aircraft in India using the indigenous GAGAN satellite-based navigation system.
Jun 27, 20263 min
Safety
DGCA Inspects Boeing Facility Over 787 Fuel Switch Defects
The DGCA inspected a Boeing facility to review 787 fuel control switch mechanisms following a reported anomaly on Air India flight AI132.
Jun 27, 20263 min
Safety
ePlane Nears $50M Funding for e200X eVTOL Certification
Chennai-based ePlane is closing a $50 million funding round to advance its e200X eVTOL air ambulance, targeting commercial operations by 2028.
Jun 25, 20263 min
Manufacturing