Walsh will work with IndiGoâs Gurugramâbased board and management to build on operational strengths and advance strategic ambitions. IndiGo, Indiaâs largest airline by fleet and market share, announced on Monday that Willie Walsh has formally assumed charge as its new CEO, marking the start of a new phase of growth and global ambition. His appointment...
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PM Modi Looks East to Future After Bhogapuram Airport Unveiling
The Prime Minister reiterated his resolve to build the Visakhapatnam Economic Region into a leading industrial hub. With the expansion of airport infrastructure and the rise of newâage industries, India envisions Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh as a major growth engine for Asia, Prime Minister NarendraâŻModi told a 200,000âstrong ecstatic crowd near the port city on...
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Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki Join Forces to Explore eVTOL Medical Logistics in India
Facing urban traffic congestion, the initiative targets faster emergency medical transport while bolstering Indiaâs healthcare infrastructure. Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki Motor Corp. have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the feasibility of using electric vertical takeâoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for medical logistics in India. The partnership aims to assess how aerial mobility...
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Indiaâs Aviation Minister Pushes CostâEffective SAF Rollout From 2027
With the draft SAF policy in its final stages, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is conducting consultations across government and industry. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu reiterated Indiaâs commitment to a phased rollout of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for international flights from January 2027, stressing that implementation must be costâeffective for passengers...
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India to Develop 44 Airports Under HubâandâSpoke Plan, Civil Aviation Secretary Says
With airports and passenger traffic rising, the government targets adding 60 more airports to the scheme within three years. India plans to develop 44 airports under a phased hubâandâspoke strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global aviation hub, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said on Tuesday. âWe will gradually develop four aviation...
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Air India to Move Operations to JFKâs New Terminal 6 in 2028
The decision aligns Air India with fellow Star Alliance members, enabling customers through codeshare and interline partnerships to enjoy seamless, sameâterminal connections across the Americas. JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F Kennedy International Airportâs new Terminal 6 (T6), announced that...
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PM Modi to Inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on August 1
While reinforcing Visakhapatnamâs position as the âGateway of the Eastâ, the launch of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport will mark a defining milestone in Andhra Pradeshâs aviation journey. The countdown has begun for the inauguration of Vizag Airport, officially named Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to dedicate...
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Indiaâs Private Spacetech Ambitions Reach Orbit After Skyrootâs Successful Launch
Following the missionâs success, India and firms like Skyroot are positioning to disrupt the satellite launch segment, which has seen the rise of global leaders such as Elon Muskâs SpaceX. As Skyroot Aerospaceâs navy blue and white Vikramâ1 rocket lifted off at 12:05 IST from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre,...
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Indiaâs First Private Orbital Rocket Vikramâ1 Set for July 18 Test Flight
The rocket will carry technology demonstration payloads, alongside an artwork and a microâart installation. Hyderabadâbased launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospace will attempt the maiden test flight of its orbitalâclass Vikramâ1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space CentreâSriharikota (SDSCâSHAR) on JulyâŻ18 at 1130âŻIST. Authorities have issued airspace and maritime notices, formally designating restricted zones along Vikramâ1âs...
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Naidu FastâTracks Dholera International Airport Operationalisation
The Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA aim to secure licensing within three months, enabling Dholera airportâs launch by October. With the upcoming Dholera International Airportâs significance extending beyond Gujarat to potentially becoming a landmark project of immense strategic importance for India, the Centre is committed to ensuring its early completion, Union Minister for Civil...