Thales has signed an 11-year avionics support deal covering IndiGo’s current fleet of 430 Airbus A320s and over 800 future A32X aircraft, marking one of India’s largest long-term aviation maintenance programmes. Thales has signed two strategic contracts with IndiGo, India’s largest airline, to support long-term fleet maintenance and digital transformation. The agreements include an 11-year...
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Air India Express Launches Daily Dehradun-Bengaluru Flights, Expands Regional Connectivity
The newly launched route connects Dehradun directly with Bengaluru, Air India Express’s largest domestic hub, while offering seamless one-stop connectivity to 18 additional cities across India. Air India Express has commenced operations from Uttarakhand with the launch of daily direct flights between Dehradun and Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion of its domestic network. The inaugural...
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IndiGo, AEGEAN Forge Strategic Codeshare to Boost India-Europe Air Connectivity
The new codeshare agreement between IndiGo and AEGEAN Airlines promises to unlock seamless connectivity between India, South Asia, and Europe, giving AEGEAN access to IndiGo’s vast domestic network, while IndiGo passengers gain new travel options across Greece and the continent. IndiGo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership with AEGEAN Airlines,...
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IndiGo to Launch Direct Flights to Athens Using India’s First A321XLR, Marking Strategic Expansion into Southern Europe
This new aviation corridor is poised to boost leisure travel, MICE tourism, and destination weddings, while deepening IndiGo’s strategic presence across Europe. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, has announced Athens as the inaugural destination for the country’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The airline will commence six weekly direct flights to...
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Delhi Airport’s Upgraded Terminal 2 to Go Live on October 26 with Smart Tech and Seamless Design
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), led by GMR AERO, has announced that the upgraded Terminal 2 (T2) at Indira Gandhi International Airport will become operational from October 26, coinciding with the start of the winter schedule. The move marks a significant milestone in India’s airport modernisation drive, with T2 now equipped to handle growing passenger...
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Air India Group Adopts SITA’s Flight Optimisation Tools to Cut Emissions, Improve Fuel Efficiency
As part of its wider operational overhaul, Air India has introduced new flight optimisation tools expected to save 11,100 tonnes of fuel annually and cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tonnes, marking a decisive step in its push for cleaner, more efficient aviation. The Air India group has deployed two advanced flight optimisation tools—SITA OptiFlight’s climb...
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Air India, Air Astana Sign Codeshare Agreement to Boost Connectivity Between India and Central Asia
The partnership strengthens Air India’s international network in Central Asia and builds on an interline agreement between the two carriers that took effect earlier in 2025. Air India and Air Astana have signed a new codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between India and Kazakhstan, offering travellers expanded access to Central Asia through seamless flight options....
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IndiGo Launches Flights to Purnea, Boosting Regional Connectivity and Infrastructure Growth
The launch strengthens regional air connectivity across Bihar’s Seemanchal region, linking it to Kolkata’s aviation hub and IndiGo’s expansive network. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and market share, has announced the launch of direct flights between Kolkata and Purnea, Bihar, starting September 15. Operated thrice weekly using ATR aircraft, the new route marks Purnea’s...
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Air India Partners with AVIS India to Enhance Ground Mobility Across 17 Cities
The collaboration reflects Air India’s strategy to enhance its service ecosystem and offer integrated travel solutions to a growing customer base. Air India has announced a strategic partnership with AVIS India to offer its guests premium ground transportation services at preferential rates. The tie-up enables Air India passengers to book chauffeur-driven cars with discounts of...
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Delhi Airport Becomes Asia’s Fastest-Growing Transit Hub After 244% Surge in International Transfers
Delhi Airport’s strategic rise as a preferred East–West layover is reshaping long-haul travel, linking South Asia to North America and Europe with seamless regional transfers. Delhi International Airport (DIAL), operated by the GMR Aero-led consortium, has recorded a whopping 244 per cent rise in international-to-international (I-to-I) transfer traffic over the past two years, positioning it...