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...
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Air India Express Launches Daily Dehradun-Bengaluru Flights, Expands Regional Connectivity
The newly launched route connects Dehradun directly with Bengaluru, Air India Express’s largest domestic hub, while offering seamless one-stop connectivity to 18 additional cities across India. Air India Express has commenced operations from Uttarakhand with the launch of daily direct flights between Dehradun and Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion of its domestic network. The inaugural...
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IndiGo, AEGEAN Forge Strategic Codeshare to Boost India-Europe Air Connectivity
The new codeshare agreement between IndiGo and AEGEAN Airlines promises to unlock seamless connectivity between India, South Asia, and Europe, giving AEGEAN access to IndiGo’s vast domestic network, while IndiGo passengers gain new travel options across Greece and the continent. IndiGo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership with AEGEAN Airlines,...
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IndiGo to Launch Direct Flights to Athens Using India’s First A321XLR, Marking Strategic Expansion into Southern Europe
This new aviation corridor is poised to boost leisure travel, MICE tourism, and destination weddings, while deepening IndiGo’s strategic presence across Europe. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, has announced Athens as the inaugural destination for the country’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The airline will commence six weekly direct flights to...
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Delhi Airport’s Upgraded Terminal 2 to Go Live on October 26 with Smart Tech and Seamless Design
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), led by GMR AERO, has announced that the upgraded Terminal 2 (T2) at Indira Gandhi International Airport will become operational from October 26, coinciding with the start of the winter schedule. The move marks a significant milestone in India’s airport modernisation drive, with T2 now equipped to handle growing passenger...
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Air India Group Adopts SITA’s Flight Optimisation Tools to Cut Emissions, Improve Fuel Efficiency
As part of its wider operational overhaul, Air India has introduced new flight optimisation tools expected to save 11,100 tonnes of fuel annually and cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tonnes, marking a decisive step in its push for cleaner, more efficient aviation. The Air India group has deployed two advanced flight optimisation tools—SITA OptiFlight’s climb...
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Air India, Air Astana Sign Codeshare Agreement to Boost Connectivity Between India and Central Asia
The partnership strengthens Air India’s international network in Central Asia and builds on an interline agreement between the two carriers that took effect earlier in 2025. Air India and Air Astana have signed a new codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between India and Kazakhstan, offering travellers expanded access to Central Asia through seamless flight options....