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Air India, Airbus Launch Advanced Pilot Training Hub in Gurugram

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...

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Navi Mumbai International Airport: India’s Newest Gateway to Growth, Connectivity and Investment

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

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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Air India, Air Astana Sign Codeshare Agreement to Boost Connectivity Between India and Central Asia

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....

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Air India Partners with AVIS India to Enhance Ground Mobility Across 17 Cities

Air India Partners with AVIS India to Enhance Ground Mobility Across 17 Cities

The collaboration reflects Air India’s strategy to enhance its service ecosystem and offer integrated travel solutions to a growing customer base. Air India has announced a strategic partnership with AVIS India to offer its guests premium ground transportation services at preferential rates. The tie-up enables Air India passengers to book chauffeur-driven cars with discounts of...

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Delhi Airport Becomes Asia’s Fastest-Growing Transit Hub After 244% Surge in International Transfers

Delhi Airport Becomes Asia’s Fastest-Growing Transit Hub After 244% Surge in International Transfers

Delhi Airport’s strategic rise as a preferred East–West layover is reshaping long-haul travel, linking South Asia to North America and Europe with seamless regional transfers. Delhi International Airport (DIAL), operated by the GMR Aero-led consortium, has recorded a whopping 244 per cent rise in international-to-international (I-to-I) transfer traffic over the past two years, positioning it...

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Air India and IndianOil Sign SAF Supply Pact to Advance Net-Zero Aviation Goals

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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Air India Accelerates $400 Million Fleet Retrofit Programme Across Widebody and Narrowbody Aircraft

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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The Corridor of Opportunity

The Corridor of Opportunity

All emerging economic and military powers require secure trade routes. Take, for example, the Suez Canal, a vital gateway for global trade. It attracts about 12-15 per cent of global trade and about 30 per cent of global container traffic, with more than $1 trillion in goods transiting annually. The blockage of the Suez Canal...

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