As part of India’s civil aviation push, the initiative aims to unlock 15% economic growth through large-scale real estate projects near upcoming airports. Indiaâs civil aviation sector may soon witness a dramatic transformation in its urban landscape, with large-scale real estate developments planned around upcoming airports to mirror global hubs like New York, London, and...
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CAE, InterGlobe JV Opens Fourth Commercial Aviation Training Centre in India to Meet the Countryâs Soaring Pilot Demand
Set in 44,000 sq. ft, the Mumbai facility is built to accommodate up to six full-flight simulators, with training operations set to commence in the first quarter of calendar year 2026. CAE Simulation Training Private Limited (CSTPL), a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and CAE, has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art pilot training...
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Indiaâs Airline Profitability to Dip Amid Airspace Disruptions and Safety Concerns: Crisil Ratings
However, a rebound is expected in the second half of the fiscal year, with the overall traffic projected to grow by 7-9 per cent, in line with last yearâs 8.1 per cent. The Indian aviation sector is expected to witness a moderation in operating profit by 11-14 per cent this fiscal, according to Crisil Ratings....
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Air India and IndianOil Sign SAF Supply Pact to Advance Net-Zero Aviation Goals
Through this MoU, Air India and IndianOil will collaborate to ensure a reliable, transparent SAF supply chain for international flights, reinforcing Indiaâs leadership in sustainable aviation and energy transition. Air India and Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IndianOil) have signed an MoU to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone in Indiaâs push for...
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Asia-Pacific to Drive 33% of Global Regional Jet Demand by 2045: Embraer
Raul Villaron, Vice President for Asia Pacific, Embraer Commercial Aviation, believes this is the right moment to deliberate on emerging growth opportunities across a region widely regarded as the worldâs aviation powerhouse. The global demand for 10,500 sub-150-seat jets and turboprops will emerge over the next two decades, according to a market outlook released by...
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Air India Accelerates $400 Million Fleet Retrofit Programme Across Widebody and Narrowbody Aircraft
The widebody retrofit programmeâslated for completion across all 26 B787-8 aircraft by mid-2027âwill unveil a fully reimagined three-class cabin, featuring new business, premium economy, and economy seating tailored to Air Indiaâs 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 Indiaâs Largest MROs in Bengaluru
Set to be operational by early 2028, the facility marks a strategic step in IndiGoâs 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...