These additional flights by India’s largest airline respond not only to rising demand for short-haul leisure travel but also to the country’s longstanding cultural and maritime ties with the archipelagic nations of Indonesia and the Maldives. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, has announced new international services to Bali in the...
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Air India Express Adds Jodhpur and Udaipur to Domestic Network, Expands Footprint to 60 Destinations
This expansion of the airline’s network has been made possible by its rapidly scaled fleet of 115 aircraft. Air India Express has announced the addition of Jodhpur and Udaipur to its domestic network, taking its total destination count to 60. Beginning November 1, the airline will operate daily direct flights from both cities to Delhi...
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Noida International Airport Pioneers India’s Green Construction Shift with LC3 Cement
With a carbon footprint up to 40 per cent lower than conventional Portland cement, and 25 per cent more cost-effective to produce, the limestone calcined clay cement signals a decisive shift toward sustainable, scalable construction. Noida International Airport (NIA), a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, has become India’s first large-scale infrastructure project to adopt...
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Domestic Flyers Drive Digital Airport Revolution with Record Self-Check-In and DigiYatra Uptake: CSMIA
Over 3.86 million passengers printed their boarding passes at Mumbai airport’s self-check-in kiosks between April 2024 and August 2025, opting for speed, autonomy, and a queue-free experience that’s reshaping airport travel. In a sign of a market rapidly embracing time-saving air travel, domestic passengers are outpacing their international counterparts in adopting digitally enabled transit experiences,...
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Navi Mumbai International Airport: India’s Newest Gateway to Growth, Connectivity and Investment
More than a relief valve for Mumbai’s saturated skies, India’s newest mega-airport is poised to become a strategic growth engine that enhances connectivity, attracts investment, and accelerates urban development across Maharashtra and Western India, writes Manish Pant. Just as its inspiration—a blooming lotus—symbolises the opening of the human mind, the formal inauguration of Navi Mumbai...
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Air India Group Unveils Strategic Operational Blueprint for Navi Mumbai International Airport
Flag carrier commits itself to a robust presence at India’s newest gateway with integrated passenger and cargo operations. In a significant move to expand its footprint across India’s fast-expanding aviation landscape, the Air India Group has announced a comprehensive operational plan for Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The Tata Group-owned airline conglomerate will establish a...
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CISF Takes Charge of Aviation Security at Noida International Airport Ahead of 2024 Operational Launch
CISF will now oversee all aviation security operations at NIA to aligns with national airport security protocols. In a key milestone for India’s newest greenfield airport, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) formally took charge of aviation security at Noida International Airport (NIA) on Monday. The induction ceremony, held at the airport site in Jewar,...
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Air India Group Unifies Sales Teams to Drive Commercial Synergy
The integrated team will be led by Manish Puri, newly elevated as Head of Global Sales. He will focus on strengthening trade partnerships and ensuring seamless representation of both carriers under a unified framework. In a strategic move to streamline operations and enhance engagement with the travel trade community, Air India Group has integrated the...
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Air India Express Spreads Wings with IATA Membership, Expands Global Reach
The membership also enhances the airline’s role in shaping global aviation policy, with active collaboration on sustainability, digital transformation, and passenger rights. Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of national carrier Air India, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a strategic step in aligning with global best practices in safety, operations, and...
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Thales Signs Long-Term Avionics and EFB Contracts with IndiGo to Boost Fleet Reliability and Sustainability
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...