IndiGo Selects 1,000 CFM LEAP-1A Engines for A320neos
IndiGo signed an MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to power its upcoming fleet of 510 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
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
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British Airways Increases India Flights to 70 Weekly
British Airways will increase its weekly flights to India to 70 this winter, capitalizing on the newly implemented UK-India trade agreement.
Jul 16, 20265 min
Airlines
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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NMIA Launches International Flights with Air India Express
Navi Mumbai International Airport began international operations with an Air India Express flight to Abu Dhabi, easing pressure on Mumbai's CSMIA.
Jul 15, 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
SpiceJet to Pay ₹144.5 Crore in Maran Arbitration Dispute
SpiceJet will settle a ₹144.5 crore court-mandated deposit in two tranches using government emergency credit to avoid operational collapse.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Business
AERA Proposes Ban on Pre-Funding Airport Infrastructure
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India plans to end the pre-funding of airport projects through passenger User Development Fees.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Regulatory
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
Emirates to Deploy A380 on Delhi Route Starting October
Emirates will launch A380 services on the Delhi-Dubai route from October 25, expanding premium economy availability to six Indian cities.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Airlines
Middle East Tourism Targets India for Post-Conflict Growth
Gulf tourism boards are aggressively expanding Indian outbound travel and flight capacity to offset regional instability and boost visitor numbers.
Jul 6, 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
India Launches Modified UDAN Scheme and New Jodhpur Terminal
India launched the Rs 29,000 crore Modified UDAN Scheme and a new 20-lakh capacity terminal at Jodhpur Airport to boost regional aviation connectivity.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Airlines
PM Modi Launches Modified UDAN, Opens Jodhpur Terminal
Prime Minister Modi launched the Modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore investment to boost regional air connectivity over the next decade.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Airlines
India Revamps Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN Phase 2
India is launching the Modified UDAN Phase 2 with a ₹28,840 crore outlay after nearly 50% of original regional routes ceased operations since 2017.
Jul 4, 20264 min
Airlines
India Scraps TDS on Aircraft Lease Rentals at IFSCs
India has removed the TDS requirement on aircraft lease rentals for IFSC-based entities, effective retrospectively from April 1, 2026.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Business
Air India Express Restores Full West Asia Network
Air India Express has resumed flights to Salalah and Kuwait, reinstating its full West Asia network following earlier airspace-related suspensions.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Airlines
India Pivots from Aviation Buyer to Global Manufacturer
India aims to transform its aerospace sector through the Make in India initiative, targeting domestic manufacturing alongside massive fleet renewals.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Business
Adani Invests ₹20,000 Crore in New Airport City Projects
Adani Airport City Limited will develop 22 million square feet of commercial infrastructure across six Indian airports to boost non-aeronautical revenue.
Jun 26, 20263 min
Business
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