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As Gulf Aviation Faces Turbulence, India Sees an Opening
For more than two decades, the Gulf carriers have dominated long-haul connectivity between East and West. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad built global networks around geography, turning the Arabian Peninsula into aviation’s most important transit corridor. But discussions at the 82nd…
IndiGo becomes the First Airline to Commence Operations from Noida International Airport
IndiGo today commenced flight operations from the recently inaugurated Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, becoming the first airline to operate from the National Capital Region’s newest airport. The first flight arrived at NIA from Lucknow this morning, while…
Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel Announce Long Term Composite Partnership for the D328eco® Regional Aircraft Programme
Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel today jointly announced the signing of a long‑term industrial partnership and supply agreement focused on advanced composite solutions for the D328eco, the next‑generation regional turboprop designed, certified, and industrialised in Europe. The agreement was formalised at…
AI-171: A Year of Mourning, A Year Without Answers
Today marks one year of the devastating Air India 171 disaster, one of India’s worst Aviation tragedies. It was also Air India’s first wide body crash since the Kanishka bombing of Air India 182 back in June of 1985. We…
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- Airports
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Navi Mumbai and Guwahati Airports Named Among Prix Versailles’ World’s Most Beautiful Airports 2026
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, has been recognised by Prix Versailles, one of the globally renowned architecture and design awards in the world. Both Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and Terminal 2 of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi…
Noida Airport Conducts Major Aircraft Turnaround Exercise Ahead of Opening
Noida Airport News Noida International Airport (NIA) has successfully completed a full-scale aircraft turnaround trial, marking another major milestone ahead of the airport’s commercial launch scheduled for June 15, 2026. The exercise was conducted as part of the airport’s Operational…
Ahmedabad Airport Metro Connectivity Gets Cabinet Approval Before CWG 2030
Ahmedabad Airport News The Union Cabinet has approved a major metro rail expansion project in Ahmedabad to improve connectivity ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030. The decision was announced on June 10, 2026, as part of India’s preparations to strengthen…
Delhi Airport News: Five Luxury Volvo Buses Launched on Punjab-Delhi Airport Route
Delhi Airport News The Government of Punjab has launched a new transport service to improve long-distance travel for passengers going to and coming from the national capital. Under this initiative, five new luxury Volvo buses have been flagged off to…
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- Business Aviation
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Gogo announces new STC approved to install Gogo Galileo connectivity on Dassault Falcon 7X/8X
Gogo today announced that its Gogo Galileo high performance connectivity system can now be installed on the Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X. Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) MRO has received Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Gulfstream Announces New On-Site Customer Support in Singapore to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Service Network
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced new on-site Gulfstream Customer Support based in Singapore, further strengthening the company’s service capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) and reinforcing its commitment to supporting customers wherever they operate. Located in partnership with Jet Aviation…
MRO Compliance: What the DGCA Mandates Mean for NSOP Operators
The DGCA‘s regulatory response to two fatal accidents within a single month in early 2026 has fundamentally altered the compliance environment for India’s Non-Scheduled Operator Permit (NSOP) sector. Business jets, air charters, and air ambulances, operators that had historically faced…
Business Jet Emissions Go Beyond Aircraft Choice
In business aviation, emissions are driven by engine technology, aircraft weight and operational use, not just the aircraft itself. The industry has already reduced emissions through engine improvements and continues to focus on operational and fuel-based measures, while aircraft owners…
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- Engines
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GE Aerospace Expands Pune’s Role in Global Engine Component Production
The traditional narrative surrounding foreign direct investment in expanding manufacturing ecosystems often leans heavily on quantitative milestones: square footage added, headcount expanded, or headline investment numbers announced. However, a closer examination of aerospace manufacturing reveals that the true transformation occurs…
Godrej Aerospace Builds India’s Case in Global Commercial Engine Supply Chains
When the aerospace business of Godrej Enterprises Group signed a five-year contract with Safran Aircraft Engines in September 2025 to manufacture titanium ventilation assemblies for CFM LEAP engines, it added another chapter to a commercial aviation story that has been…
ITP Aero Expands Hyderabad Facility, Targets 2027 Operations
As engine production rates remain under pressure and component supply continues to lag across programmes, manufacturers and their partners are adding capacity at established locations. ITP Aero has begun construction of a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, expanding its operations…
Engines, Engineering and a Long-Term Commitment
India’s aviation expansion has drawn global engine manufacturers into a different approach, one that goes beyond selling engines. A market of this size and growth, with policy clarity and an expanding industrial base, has prompted longer-term commitments from engine makers,…
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- MRO
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Lufthansa Technik to build a second base maintenance facility in the Philippines
Lufthansa Technik Philippines, the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and the MacroAsia Corporation, is significantly expanding its footprint in the Philippines with a new base maintenance facility at Clark International Airport. The announcement was made today during the state visit…
Air India entrusts Lufthansa Technik with long-term A350 APU support
Air India and Lufthansa Technik have recently concluded a multi-year contract covering the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) of the Indian carrier’s growing Airbus A350 fleet. Under the agreement, comprehensive technical support will exclusively…
Streamlining Aviation MRO Through Agentic AI
The global commercial aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector is facing an unprecedented capacity challenge. Driven by an expanding global fleet and sustained travel demand, with older aircraft remaining in service longer than anticipated, the commercial MRO market has surpassed $136 billion….
The Operational Reality Behind AI-Powered Engine Shops
While the calendar reads 2026, the headline challenges facing the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector remain largely unchanged. Capacity constraints, supply chain disruption, part shortages, and workforce limitations continue to shape daily operations. Those realities formed the focus of…
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