The ₹167 billion Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) project is expected to boost Maharashtra’s GDP by 0.5 per cent, catalyse real estate growth, and reposition Mumbai as a global twin-airport city alongside aviation hubs such as Dubai, London and New York. Putting an end to a long wait spanning nearly two decades, Prime Minister Narendra...
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IndiGo Unlocks Nordic Gateway with Direct Mumbai-Copenhagen Flights
The new route strengthens connectivity between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Copenhagen Airport—Scandinavia’s busiest hub—and is poised to boost trade, tourism and cultural exchange between India and Northern Europe. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share and fleet size, has commenced direct thrice-weekly flights between Mumbai and Copenhagen, marking its entry into Scandinavia and...
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Air India-STARLUX Interline Deal Opens Seamless Access to Taiwan via Southeast Asia Gateways
The agreement allows Air India passengers to reach Taipei via shared gateways in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur. In return, STARLUX passengers gain seamless access to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru through the same transit points. Indian flag carrier Air India has entered into an interline partnership with Taiwan-based...
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Air India Express Expands Delhi Network with Seven New Routes Across India
The expansion signals a strategic push to deepen regional connectivity from the national capital, with new flights operating daily or multiple times a week. Air India Express has announced the launch of seven new direct routes from Delhi, enhancing connectivity to key cultural, economic, and tourism hubs across India. Beginning October 26, the new services...
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IndiGo Launches Direct Mumbai-Heathrow Flights, Expands Long-Haul Footprint in UK
The new route deepens IndiGo’s footprint in Europe, following its long-haul debut earlier this year with flights to Manchester in the UK, and to Amsterdam and Copenhagen in mainland Europe. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and passenger volume, has announced the launch of direct, daily flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow Airport, marking a...
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IndiGo to Resume China Flights from October 26 as India-China Air Services Restart
A carefully worded statement from the Ministry on Wednesday said the decision followed technical-level discussions between the civil aviation authorities of India and China on resuming direct air connectivity and revising the air services agreement. Within hours of India’s Ministry of External Affairs announcing the resumption of direct flights between India and China from later...
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Delhi Airport Rolls Out E-Arrival Card for Foreign Travellers to Streamline Immigration
The new system enables international passengers to submit arrival information online via secure platforms, helping ease congestion, shorten queues, and support the airport’s sustainability goals by significantly reducing paper usage. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the country’s busiest airport operator, has rolled out a new E-Arrival Card facility for foreign travellers arriving at Delhi Airport...
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NMIA Secures DGCA Aerodrome Licence Ahead of October Launch
Granted after meeting stringent safety and compliance norms, the licence marks a critical step in NMIA’s transition from construction to commissioning, and is essential for operational readiness. The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s newest greenfield mega-airport, has secured its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a critical regulatory milestone ahead...
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Air Marshal Bharti Calls for Full Indigenisation to Win Future Wars
As future warfare evolves into a collaboration between humans and machines, Air Marshal Bharti emphasised that each phase will demand distinct indigenous capabilities. Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, has called on Indian industry and policymakers to achieve 100 per cent indigenisation within defined timelines, warning that even 99 per...
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Air India, Airbus Launch Advanced Pilot Training Hub in Gurugram
With the launch of this facility, India’s national carrier is consolidating its pilot training infrastructure into a single hub at the Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram. Air India and Airbus have inaugurated a state-of-the-art pilot training centre at the Air India Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram, Haryana. The 12,000 sq m facility will train over...