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 year’s 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 India’s 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 India’s 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 world’s 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 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,...