Civil Aviation

Embracing Digital Future: DGCA Set to Issue Licenses to Air Traffic Controllers in Electronic Form

New Delhi: Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is all set to issue licenses to Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) in electronic form as it looks to go paperless in its functioning...

With Rs 65 Crore Upgrade, Revamped Solapur Airport Set For Launch

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted an operational licence to the newly revamped Solapur Airport — making it ready for aircraft operations. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) upgraded the existing...

Government Completes Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies for Seaplane Operations

New Delhi: The Union government has completed techno-economic feasibility studies of various locations, including Lakshadweep, for seaplane operations, and efforts are being made to set up jetty facilities for these planes, according to a...

Shankh Air, India’s Newest Airlines Receives Approval from the Civil Aviation Ministry

New Delhi: Shankh Air, India's newest airline, has received approval from the Civil Aviation Ministry to operate in the country, marking a significant milestone in its journey to launch operations. However, before it can...

GE Aerospace’s GEnx Engine Completes Aviation Milestone of 2 Million Flight Hours with South Asian Airlines

New Delhi. GE Aerospace announced September 25 that its GEnx commercial aviation engine family achieved a milestone of two million flight hours with South Asian airlines. The first GEnx was delivered in the region in...

IAI’s Aviation Group to Start P2F Conversion Process of Airbus A330-300 with Successful Completion of FDR

Tel Aviv: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has marked a significant milestone in its Airbus A330-300 conversion program. Earlier this month the first aircraft was moved into the hanger to start the conversion process following the...

Air Taxis Will Soon be a Reality in India: PM Modi

The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation hosted delegates from 29 countries, ministers and policymakers, and 8 international organisations, including ICAO, which celebrated its 80 years of operations as part of the...

Gulfstream Announces First G400 Sale for Dedicated Charter Operations in Europe

Savannah, Georgia. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced on September 12, the first Gulfstream G400 intended for dedicated charter operations has been purchased by German-based DC Aviation Group. The sale was announced during a signing ceremony...

Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Inaugurates 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation in New Delhi

New Delhi: Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, September 12 inaugurated the 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event witnessed the participation of Union...

Government Plans to Extend RCS-UDAN Scheme, Set Up SPV for Aircraft Manufacturing in India

New Delhi: The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme which was launched by the central government on October 21, 2016, to make air travel affordable for the people has been successful. Civil Aviation Minister...

Sensor and Systems Integration Work on US Army’s New HADES Spy Plane to Begin in Late Fall

Washington: After the 100-day protest window closes on the US Army’s new HADES spy plane contract, the service will deliver the first Bombardier Global 6500 business jet to the Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Hagerstown,...

Urban Air Mobility: India Set to Revolutionise, Lead the World in Electric Air Taxis with Anticipated Launch of Commercial Operations in 2026

New Delhi: Archer Aviation’s chief commercial officer, Nikhil Goel said that India will be the largest market for electric air taxis in the world and the launch in 2026 will revolutionise urban travel. He...

Darsh Dronobotics, Trouve Innovation Hub to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Air Taxi, Form Strategic Partnership

New Delhi: Darsh Dronobotics Systems has announced its collaboration with Canada-based Trouve Innovation Hub Inc. to develop a hydrogen-powered five-seater air taxi. The collaboration also aims to advance eco-friendly aviation solutions and support India’s...
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