The widebody retrofit programme—slated for completion across all 26 B787-8 aircraft by mid-2027—will unveil a fully reimagined three-class cabin, featuring new business, premium economy, and economy seating tailored to Air India’s upgraded service standards. National flag-carrier Air India has announced significant progress on its $400 million fleet retrofit initiative, aimed at elevating passenger experience and...
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Adani Group Expands MRO Capabilities with Indamer Technics Acquisition
The deal will be executed via Horizon Aero Solutions Ltd, a joint venture equally held by Adani Defence & Aerospace and Prime Aero. Adani Defence & Aerospace, the defence and aerospace arm of the $32.5 billion Adani Group, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Indamer Technics Pvt. Ltd...
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IndiGo Starts Construction on One of India’s Largest MROs in Bengaluru
Set to be operational by early 2028, the facility marks a strategic step in IndiGo’s ambition to become a global aviation leader by 2030. IndiGo commenced construction of its world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The carrier held a bhoomi poojan (groundbreaking ceremony) at Kempegowda International Airport to mark the...
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NISAR Mission Unites India and US Amid Trade War and Global Tensions
The compulsions of geopolitics and the dispute over trade tariffs may have divided India and the US. Still, the new space race has once again brought them together, with the successful launch of the NISAR mission. Four hours and twenty-two minutes after United States President Donald Trump declared a trade war with India, imposing a...
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Air India Completes DGCA-Mandated Fuel Switch Inspections on Boeing Fleet
The aviation regulator issued its July 14 directive following the preliminary investigation into the crash of Air India Flight AI171 on June 12, near Ahmedabad airport. Air India has completed precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of the fuel control switch (FCS) on all Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet, the airline...
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DEL Vibes: Immersive Cultural Showcase Launched at Delhi International Airport
The immersive platform offers domestic and international travellers a vibrant introduction to India’s classical music, dance and crafts. With programming across all terminals, ‘DEL Vibes’ transforms wait time into a soulful cultural encounter. In a first for any Indian airport, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has launched ‘DEL Vibes’, an experiential initiative celebrating India’s artistic...
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Air India 171 Crash: A Definitive Inflection Point for Indian Aviation
Lessons from India’s worst air disaster involving Air India must redefine aviation in the world’s fastest-growing market, writes Manish Pant. Perhaps no other airline in the history of civil aviation has captured the imagination of its country of origin as much as Air India. In a country where only 4 per cent travel by air,...
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India Revokes Security Clearance to Turkish Firm Çelebi
India’s aviation security regulator, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), has revoked the security clearance of Turkish firm Çelebi Aviation Holding on national security grounds. The decision follows concerns raised by Indian authorities regarding the firm’s alleged ties to Turkiye’s ruling Erdogan family. The move comes in the wake of heightened tensions between India...
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Operation Sindoor: Airspace Restrictions in the Age of Cross-Border Tensions
India’s decision to close its airspace during the initial phase of Operation Sindoor aligned with measures commonly taken by nations to safeguard sovereignty and protect citizens during cross-border conflicts. This approach is also rooted in the historical evolution of India-Pakistan aviation ties in the post-Partition era, write Poonam Verma Sengupta and Priyakshi Bhatnagar. India has...
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India’s Aerotropolis Plans Get Further Boost with Hisar Airport
A successful rollout of the Hisar airport project may result in the region reclaiming its historical legacy as a major commercial centre. Located nearly 150 km from Delhi, Rakhigarhi in Hisar district is today recognised as the largest site of the over 5,000-year-old mercantile Indus-Saraswati River Valley Civilisation. Therefore, the resumption of civilian flights from...