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Will the EC Block IAG’s Ambitious Bid to Acquire Air Europa?
The European Commission (EC) is currently deliberating on whether to block the International Airlines Group’s (IAG) proposed acquisition of Air Euro...
How is flynas Revolutionizing Its Fleet with a Massive Airbus Order?
Flynas, a leading low-cost carrier based in Saudi Arabia, has made headlines by signing a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus at...
American Airlines Promises a Strategic Reset Amid Revenue Challenges
In a recent financial update, American Airlines has revised its annual profit forecast downward, despite achieving its highest-ever quarterly revenue....
Airlines
Will the EC Block IAG’s Ambitious Bid to Acquire Air Europa?
The European Commission (EC) is currently deliberating on whether to block the International Airlines Group’s (IAG) proposed acquisition of Air Euro...
How is flynas Revolutionizing Its Fleet with a Massive Airbus Order?
Flynas, a leading low-cost carrier based in Saudi Arabia, has made headlines by signing a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus at...
American Airlines Promises a Strategic Reset Amid Revenue Challenges
In a recent financial update, American Airlines has revised its annual profit forecast downward, despite achieving its highest-ever quarterly revenue....
Is Technology Driving Up Airfares? A Closer Look at Air Vistara's Pricing Controversy
In a recent development that has sparked significant concern, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu has promised an inquiry into all...
Airport
Digi Yatra: The Future of Air Travel?
In a remarkable stride towards revolutionizing air travel, the Digi Yatra platform has crossed the 4 million user mark, as highlighted in an official ...
Why is BLR Airport Leading India's Perishable Exports Yet Again?
In the fiscal year 2023-24, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport) has once again solidified its position as India's top airpor...
Can Indian Airports Boost Profits by Rethinking Non-Aero Revenues?
India, the world's third-largest domestic civil aviation market, is witnessing rapid growth in air traffic. As airlines expand their fleets and routes...
How Prepared is BLR Airport for a Hijack? Insights from a Real-Time Anti-Hijack Drill
In a bid to bolster security and emergency response protocols, the National Security Guard (NSG) successfully conducted an exhaustive anti-hijack dril...
Defense
HAL Shares Soar Over 6% to Hit 52-Week High on Bagging Large Defence Orders
The Ministry of Defence on November 30 accorded an initial approval to procure an additional batch of 97 Tejas light combat aircraft and around 1...
Airbus to Expand Collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems to Broaden India's Defence Supply Chain
Airbus intends to expand its collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems to broaden India's defence supply chain and introduce new products aligned ...
IAF Issues INR 10,000 Crore Tender to HAL for 12 Su-30MKI Fighter Jets
In a step towards boosting its squadron strength, the Indian Air Force has issued an INR 10,000 crore tender to the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics ...
NATO to Upgrade its Surveillance Fleet With 6 Boeing E-7 A Wedgetail Aircraft
NATO will replace its ageing fleet of AWACS surveillance planes, in service since the Cold War in the 1980s, with a militarised version of the Boeing ...
DGCA
Make Children Sit Next to a Parent: DGCA to Airlines
Airlines will now have to ensure that children are seated next to their parents when they fly.The DGCA has mandated airlines to allocate seats for chi...
DGCA Seeks FDTL Implementation Timeline from Airlines
DGCA seeks FDTL implementation timeline from airlinesThe move comes after court is set to hear the matter on May 8thThe Directorate General of Civil A...
Pilots Body Opposes DGCA About-Turn in a Letter to the Minister
The health and safety of the pilots cannot be prejudiced for the commercial benefit of operators, the Federation of Indian Pilots has warned.The Feder...
DGCA Puts Pilot Rest Norms on Hold
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has put on hold new pilot duty norms for pilots that were set to be applicable from 1s...
History
Quarterhorse takes the next big leap towards hypersonic travel
The SR-71 has been the god of speed in aviation for almost 50 years, capable of exceeding Mach 3.2 (about 2,200 mph), but the Atlanta-based aviation ...
Air India to formally transfer its strong 4k ‘Maharaja Collection’ of artworks to NGMA
Air India will transfer its precious collection of over 4,000 artworks by well-known artists to the National Gallery of Modern Arts (NGMA) for public...
India's East-West Airlines Director imprisoned for the '90s fraud
Faisal A Wahid, the Director of the now-defunct East-West Airlines (India), was given a 12-month prison term this week for a shady fuel trade in the ...
The last Boeing 747 rolled out of its Washington Factory State
Boeing rolled out its last Boeing 747 from a plant in Washington state, ending a more than 50-year production run, on Tuesday, December 6. https:...
India
Is AIX Set to Revolutionize Air Travel with Its Latest Expansion?
Air India Express is embarking on a transformative journey, significantly expanding its capacity in both domestic and international markets. This stra...
Can SpiceJet's New Fundraising Effort Revitalize the Troubled Carrier?
India's budget airline, SpiceJet, announced plans on Tuesday to raise 30 billion rupees (approximately $360 million) by issuing securities, inclu...
Is India Set to Become a Major Hub for Aircraft Leasing and MRO Services?
In a move aimed at bolstering the aviation and maritime sectors, the Indian government has announced a slew of measures in the 2024-25 Budget to promo...
Airbus Helicopters Eyes India for Next Big Move
Airbus Helicopters, in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), is set to revolutionize the Indian helicopter manufacturing industry b...
Manufacturer
Will Boeing Face Criminal Prosecution Over 737 MAX Crashes? DOJ’s Decision Looms
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently grappling with a critical decision: whether to pursue a criminal prosecution of Boeing for allegedly...
GE Aerospace Faces Persistent Supply Chain Struggles Amidst Boeing Slowdown
The global aerospace industry continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions that show no signs of abating. According to Russel Stokes, head of GE...
Rolls-Royce' Confidence in 2024 Forecasts Amid Growing Air Travel and Data Center Demand
Rolls-Royce, a titan in the engineering and aerospace industries, is riding a wave of optimism as it confidently projects meeting its 2024 forecasts. ...
Embraer and Mahindra announce Collaboration on the C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft in India
Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra announced today that they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly fulfill the acqu...
Middle East
Flydubai's Flight Plan Grounded: Boeing's Delays Put Growth in Turbulence
Flydubai, the low-cost sibling of Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates, faces significant disruptions in its ambitious fleet expansion plans due to delay...
Can Saudia Overcome Airbus Production Delays to Receive Their Massive Order on Time?
Despite recent production delays that have disrupted the global aviation industry, Saudia Airlines remains optimistic about the timely delivery of its...
Emirates SkyCargo Expands Horizons with a $1 Billion Order for Five 777 Freighters
In a bold move to bolster its global cargo capabilities, Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has announce...
Is the Future of Turkish Airlines' A320 Fleet in Jeopardy Due to Engine Issues?
Earlier this week, Turkish Airlines announced it had reached a compensation agreement with International Aero Engines (IAE). This settlement aims to a...
Space
India Exploring Joint Collaborations With Boeing, Blue Origin, Voyager Space for Space Partnerships
India’s space agency is exploring joint collaborations with Boeing Co., Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin LLC and Voyager Space Holdings Inc., as an offici...
FAA Completes Safety Evaluation for SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy License
In a significant step towards the future of space exploration, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, that ...
How to Land a Space Shuttle?
Space exploration has always been a testament to human ingenuity, pushing the boundaries of what is technologically possible. Astronauts embarking on ...
The FAA's Review of SpaceX's Starship Mishap: Ensuring Safety and Environmental Responsibility
In the world of space exploration, innovation often goes hand in hand with challenges. SpaceX, the trailblazing aerospace company founded by Elon Musk...