Category: Civil Aviation

IndiGo’s move to acquire wide-body planes augurs well for Indian aviation. Long-haul international routes tend to be more profitable, and this decision could also contribute to establishing India as an aviation hub, as per rating agency CRISIL. Until January of the previous year, IndiGo solely operated a fleet of single-aisle Airbus aircraft. However, in February […]

The management rights for Sri Lanka’s Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota have been awarded to a joint venture between an Indian and a Russian firm, the government spokesman stated on Friday. The $209 million facility was once called the “world’s emptiest airport” because it lacked sufficient flights and passenger traffic. Partnership secures management rights […]

The Noida International Airport on Thursday announced the completion of air calibration for the DVOR and DME systems. These systems are crucial components aiding navigation, landing, and aircraft departure. Last week, calibration commenced with the inaugural flight of the Beechcraft King Air B300, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft, at the greenfield airport in Jewar, approximately 75 […]

Rolls-Royce has recently unveiled a significant development in its partnership with IndiGo, a prominent Indian airline, with an agreement to supply 60 Trent XWB-84 engines. This marks the first collaboration between Rolls-Royce and IndiGo, underlining the growing importance of the Indian aviation market for the renowned engine manufacturer. Under the terms of the agreement, Rolls-Royce’s […]

IndiGo placed its first-ever order for wide-body aircraft on Thursday. This move signals the low-cost carrier’s strategic expansion into the international travel market, aiming to compete more effectively with major Gulf airlines. IndiGo’s strategic expansion plans IndiGo has ordered 30 A350-900 aircraft and anticipates deliveries to commence in 2027. Additionally, the airline holds purchase rights […]

Rolls-Royce has recently unveiled a significant development in its partnership with IndiGo, a prominent Indian airline, with an agreement to supply 60 Trent XWB-84 engines. This marks the first collaboration between Rolls-Royce and IndiGo, underlining the growing importance of the Indian aviation market for the renowned engine manufacturer. Under the terms of the agreement, Rolls-Royce’s […]

Due to escalating traffic, private airports in the country are poised to experience a 30% surge in their topline this fiscal year, a report stated on Thursday. With the rise in passenger volume, airports are projected to witness an increase in both aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues. According to a report by credit rating agency Crisil, […]

Honeywell today made a bid announcement regarding hydrocracking technology that can be used in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass. The fuel will be 90% less carbon intensive compared to traditional fossil-based jet fuels. The new Honeywell technology claims to manufacture 3-5 % more sustainable aviation fuel and results in cost savings […]

InterGlobe Group Managing Director Rahul Bhatia, the parent company of India’s largest airline Indigo, praised India’s noteworthy progress in the aviation domain, as ANI reported. Bhatia stated,” The noteworthy development of airport infrastructure, highlighting its transformative impact on air travel accessibility.” These days air travel has become an essential part of the infrastructure of India […]

The world of air travel in India is a dynamic space, constantly shaped by the preferences and habits of millions of travelers. A recent report by MakeMyTrip, an online travel company, reveals fascinating travel patterns of Indians, on both domestic and international routes. According to the report, approximately half of all domestic flyers opt for […]

The global aviation recovery has accelerated the sourcing of components from India, Keshav Prasad, director, India supply chain, Collins Aerospace told FE. The company expects to grow its sourcing from supplier partners in India by around three times over the next three to four years, he said. According to Prasad, the growth in sourcing from […]

Rahul Bhatia-led diversified InterGlobe Enterprises has partnered with technology veteran C P Gurnani’s Assago to launch an artificial intelligence business venture AIonONS that will provide various solutions as well as look to partner with startups. InterGlobe has a significant presence in the travel, transportation, logistics, and hospitality (TTLH) segment, and the country’s largest airline IndiGo […]