Civil Aviation

New Delhi: Indian civil aviation market is all set for fresh competition, as two new airlines, AI Hind Air and FlyExpress, received no objection certificates from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry. In addition, UP-based...

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) commenced its airside operations on December 25, 2025 with the arrival of its first commercial flight. The aircraft was accorded a ceremonial water cannon salute on arrival, a...

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will begin commercial flight operations on December 25, marking a key milestone for India’s civil aviation sector and expanding capacity for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The opening adds a...

Toulouse, France. Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 , becoming the 10th airline worldwide to operate the largest version of the long range leader.  The aircraft, configured in a premium three-class layout...

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi December 20 inaugurated the new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), completing a rare, accelerated journey from concept to commissioning in under a year—backed by a rigorous focus on operational readiness. The...

Hamburg, Germany. Qanot Sharq, one of Uzbekistan's leading private passenger airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four  A321XLR  aircraft via a long-term lease agreement with Air Lease. With this delivery, Qanot Sharq becomes the...

Toulouse, France. Taiwan’s China Airlines has placed a firm order for five  additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15. The aircraft will join  the carrier’s existing fleet of...

New Delhi: American aviation startup Natilus marking its entry into the fast-growing Indian market with the launch of a local subsidiary, announced December 17 that India's SpiceJet has ordered 100 of its blended-wing-body jets....

Visakhapatnam:  Andhra Pradesh government has announced that it will establish an integrated Aviation, Aerospace and Defence EduCity near the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport in Vizianagaram district. The announcement was made on December 16. Spread over...

Zurich: Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Swiss cleantech company Synhelion have signed a long-term offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). From 2027, SWISS will purchase at least 200 tons of solar jet...

Mumbai: As India enters a decisive phase of aviation expansion, SITA, which has powered global air transport since 1949 and operations in India since 1952, is strengthening its digital aviation ecosystem to support rising...

Kochi: Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt. Ltd. (AISATS) has expanded its national footprint with the commencement of full-scale ground handling operations at Cochin International Airport. With plans to scale its manpower as traffic...

New Delhi: In a remarkable move poised to redefine India’s regional aviation landscape, IndiaOne Air and De Havilland Canada have officially signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase 10 Twin Otter Classic 300G...