The proposed acquisition will strengthen SITA’s ability to deliver more seamless and resilient operations across the air transport industry once completed. SITA, a global air transport IT provider, has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, which delivers passenger processing, baggage handling and airport operations technology. The proposed acquisition will strengthen SITA’s ability to deliver...
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Air India, Akasa Join IndiGo in Raising Fares as ATF Costs Surge 25%
Over the past three months, jet fuel costs have surged nearly 25 per cent, driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Air India Group airlines and Akasa Air announced an upward revision in fuel surcharges on October 9, only three days after IndiGo introduced similar increases....
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Air India, Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership to Expand Travel Options, Loyalty Benefits
From October 15, the two carriers will expand cooperation, giving customers wider itineraries and more flight options through their booking channels. Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched the first phase of initiatives under their Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement, signed in January 2026. From October 15, the two carriers will expand cooperation by offering...
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FLY91 Expands Regional Network with Ceremonial Touchdown at Navi Mumbai International Airport
The new services will link Navi Mumbai to key destinations across Maharashtra, the west coast and the Lakshadweep Islands, expanding regional connectivity. Regional airline FLY91 has added Navi Mumbai to its growing domestic network, becoming the 14th destination served by the carrier after a flight operated by an all‑women crew touched down at the Navi...
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IndiGo Raises Fares as ATF Costs Surge
IndiGo said the move was driven by sustained volatility in ATF prices, which have risen over 14 per cent month‑on‑month to levels among the highest in a decade. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and market share, will be raising fares on domestic and international routes due to continuously rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs....
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India’s Civil Aviation Demand is Outpacing Supply: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu
Speaking at the curtain raiser of Routes Asia 2027, the Civil Aviation Minister said this growth is supported by initiatives to boost regional connectivity, such as UDAN, which has become a global reference model. The rapid growth of India’s civil aviation sector, driven by its young and aspirational population, is creating a situation where demand...
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Delhi Airport Strengthens Global Hub Position with 160 Destinations
Delhi’s hub strength is reflected in the OAG Megahubs Index 2026, where the airport climbed 11 places to 28th worldwide from 39th in 2025. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, operated by the GMR Aero‑led consortium Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), has further strengthened its position as India’s principal international aviation gateway, connecting 160 destinations—70 international...
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IndiGo to Begin Guwahati-Bangkok Flights, Expanding Northeast India’s Global Reach
The service strengthens Guwahati’s role as an emerging international gateway, reinforcing its growing importance in India’s Act East policy. IndiGo, India’s leading airline by fleet and market share, has announced the launch of non‑stop, bi‑weekly flights between Guwahati and Bangkok, effective October 27, 2026. This marks the start of IndiGo’s international operations from Guwahati and...
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Air India’s VT‑AWD Dreamliner Arrives After Completing 500 Checks
Air India takes us behind the scenes of its newest Dreamliner delivery, revealing the design choices, inspections, and testing that shape VT‑AWD before passengers ever step onboard. When Air India’s newest Boeing 787-9, VT-AWD, arrived in Delhi, it marked another milestone in the airline’s transformation journey. For passengers, it represents a new generation of flying...
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Air India and IHG Hotels & Resorts Forge Loyalty Partnership
The partnership links IHG’s 7,100‑plus hotels in over 100 countries with Air India’s global network, offering members greater value, choice and flexibility across their travel journey. Air India, India’s leading global airline, and IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, have announced a new partnership that links their loyalty programmes. The...