Civil Aviation

London, UK. Urbanisation and GDP growth are driving long-term air travel demand according to Airbus' 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast (GMF). In the next 20 years, urbanisation is shifting to smaller cities. With a rise in...

Toulouse, France. Airbus and MTU Aero Engines intend to deepen their collaboration by establishing a joint venture dedicated to the development and commercialisation of a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine. This upcoming milestone follows...

New Delhi. Embraer’s family of E-Jets has received Type Certification from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The certification covers multiple aircraft from the E-Jets family, including the E190, E195, and the E195-E2, the...

TOYOTA, Japan. SkyDrive Inc. (SkyDrive), a leading Compact eVTOL aircraft developer based in Japan, announced the completion of 300 flights of the SKYDRIVE (SkyDrive model SD-05), having reached this milestone over a period of...

Abu Dhabi, UAE – LODD Autonomous, the Abu Dhabi-based autonomous aviation company developing next-generation cargo aircraft and aerial logistics systems, has initiated the certification programme for its Hili hybrid cargo aircraft with the UAE's General...

Copenhagen. Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko...

NEW DELHI. In a historic milestone for Indian aviation, an IndiGo Airbus A320 has successfully completed the nation's first satellite-guided landing for a commercial passenger jet. The breakthrough test flight, executed under the close supervision...

Hard to believe, but giving a fresh coat of paint to just one commercial airplane can cost between ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore ($120,000 to $250,000). Yes, you read that right. Most people look...

Mumbai: Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India's largest private airport operator, has unveiled an ambitious programme to develop integrated airport cities across its airport network, bringing...

Toulouse-Francazal Airport, France: AURA AERO, French aerospace manufacturer dedicated to the development and industrialisation of low-carbon aircraft for civil and military use, announced the acquisition of the assets of VOLTAERO, a French company based in...

Donauwörth, Germany. Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H145 helicopters. The agreement, which was finalised during the official state visit of French President Emmanuel...

Fort Erie, Canada. Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, achieving a key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).  The...

ADefining Decade for Indian Aviation: India’s aviation sector is entering one of the most transformative phases in its history. Over the past decade, it has evolved from being primarily a fast-growing passenger market into...