The announcement comes as the Government of India injects ₹288.4 billion into regional connectivity under the newly announced UDAN 2.0 framework. In a significant development for India’s civil aviation sector, pure‑play regional carrier FLY91 has signed a firm order for 40 ATR 72‑600 aircraft, marking the largest ATR order globally by a regional airline. Valued at...
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Naidu Chairs High‑Level Committee to Strengthen Aircraft Leasing and Financing
The meeting focused on measures to build a robust, globally competitive ecosystem in step with India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector. India held the first meeting of the High‑Level Committee (HLC) on Aircraft Leasing and Financing on Wednesday to deliberate measures for building a robust and globally competitive ecosystem, in step with the rapid expansion of...
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Air India Express Unveils New Uniforms Inspired by India’s Cultural Heritage
The refreshed attire carries Air India Express’s ‘Tales of India’ initiative from aircraft tails into daily guest interactions. Air India Express has introduced new uniforms for its cabin crew and frontline staff across its network, unveiling a fresh look that reflects the airline’s evolving identity and its transformation of the guest experience. Rolled out from...
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Air India Expands Easy Connect from Ahmedabad, Linking Gujarat to 26 Global Destinations
The move extends seamless international connectivity for travellers from Gujarat while advancing India’s ambition to become a leading global aviation hub. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Air India on Tuesday launched the hub‑and‑spoke initiative from Ahmedabad, making it the third airport in India after Varanasi and Amritsar to be integrated into the framework for...
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IndiGo Ventures Backs Sarvam to Drive AI in Aviation
The collaboration combines IndiGo’s operational scale and aviation expertise with Sarvam’s capabilities across AI models, voice and agentic systems to build a more intelligent, AI-enabled airline. IndiGo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and market share, has announced an undisclosed investment in Sarvam, India’s full‑stack sovereign AI company....
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AISATS MoUs with Spicexpress, Total Solutions to Expand Freighter Operations at Noida Airport
Under the agreements, AISATS will expand livestock exports and develop scheduled and non‑scheduled freighter operations from NIA. Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt. Ltd (AISATS) has signed two separate MoUs with Spicexpress Logistics Pvt. Ltd (Spicexpress) and Totsol Aviation Pvt. Ltd, a Total Solutions Group firm, to develop freighter operations at the AISATS Multi‑Modal Cargo...
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FLY91 Strengthens Leadership Team with Seasoned Aviation Executives to Drive Regional Growth
The appointments mark a key phase in the regional carrier’s measured expansion across southern and western India. Pure‑play regional airline FLY91 has announced the appointment of aviation veterans Krishnan Balakrishnan as President and Chief Operating Officer, and Jitendra Kushwah as Chief Financial Officer. The appointments mark a key phase in FLY91’s measured expansion across southern...
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Civil Aviation Minister Naidu Expands Pilot Training Network with 11 New FTOs
The new centres will raise India’s pilot training capacity by 750 cadets annually, giving a major boost to the domestic ecosystem. In a significant step towards strengthening India’s pilot training ecosystem and supporting the country’s rapidly expanding civil aviation sector, letters of intent were awarded on Wednesday for the establishment of 11 new flying training...
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Air India Names Tewolde Gebremariam CEO & MD to Drive Global Expansion
Gebremariam was chosen following an intensive global search led by Air India’s board committee. Ending months of speculation, Air India’s board of directors announced the appointment of former Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, as CEO & Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson, on Wednesday. Gebremariam is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished leaders...
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Delhi Airport Expands Domestic Network to 90 Destinations with Launch of Direct Flights to Daman
Delhi Airport is now the only airport in India with direct connectivity to 32 of 36 states and union territories, cementing its role as the country’s largest domestic hub. GMR AERO‑led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has further strengthened its position as India’s largest and most connected domestic aviation hub with the commencement of direct...