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Airlines

Afghan Airspace 'Uncontrolled' as Kabul Descends into Chaos

The Taliban’s overthrow of the Afghan government leads to chaos at Kabul Airport and uncontrolled airspace over the entire country.
Airlines

Jet Airways’ Restart Faces Headwinds

More projected losses among Indian airlines has analysts questioning the timing of Jet Airways’ re-launch of operations.
Charter & Fractional

Flightshares Aims To Make Frax Aircraft Viable in India

Factories setting up in towns with infrastructure gaps could allow fractional aircraft ownership to finally gain a foothold in India, said Flightshares.
Airlines

India Lowers Entry Barriers for New Domestic Lessors

Companies operating out of the Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City will now enjoy tax incentives to lease aircraft to Indian airlines.
ATC

India Optimizes Airspace with ADS-B Deployment

India is the latest country to join the Aireon space-based ADS-B network, which should mean more economical operations with lower fuel burn.
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Airlines

AirAsia India in Peril as IndiGo Boosts Market Share

Covid effects have led to talks between AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and the Tata Group over the Malaysian group’s stake in AirAsia India.
Aircraft

GippsAero Shuts Down Airvan Manufacturing

India’s Mahindra Aerospace has shuttered its GippsAero subsidiary in Australia that had manufactured the GA8 Airvan.
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FBOs

India's First True FBO Opens in Delhi

Despite the Covid-19 crisis, India’s first FBO located at Delhi International Airport has finally opened.
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Airlines

Creditors Approve Bid for India’s Jet Airways

Grounded since April last year, debt-laded Jet Airways appears positioned to restart operations early in 2021.
Aircraft

Covid Crisis Hits GippsAero

The Australian aircraft manufacturer has seen sales and deliveries of its GA8 Airvan dry up during the pandemic.
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Charter & Fractional

IndiGo Ventures into Air Charter

India’s largest low-cost carrier Indigo has now started offering aircraft charter under IndiGo Charter Services to boost revenue.
Airlines

Confusion Reigns as India Readies To Open Domestic Skies

Differences in federal and state laws have raised questions about health protocols required of Indian airlines.
Charter & Fractional

India's Book Air Ambulance Offers Affordable Membership

New Delhi-based Book Air Ambulance has introduced the first-ever membership in India that it calls 'Cashless and Affordable Air Ambulance' service.
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BAOA Report Shows Genav's Social Impact on India

Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) of India and Pratt & Whitney have jointly released a report outlining general aviation's social benefits.
Aircraft

Coronavirus Disrupts Vistara’s Plans for New 787-9s

India’s only privately owned full-service airline took delivery of its first Dreamliner on February 29.
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Rotorcraft

India and the U.S. Agree on Major Helicopter Deal

The Indian Army is due to get its desired attack helicopters, while the Indian Navy will receive much-needed replacements for the elderly Sea King fleet.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Eyes Stake in RwandAir

The national carrier of Qatar continues to find avenues to counter the effects of a Saudi-led blockade.

India’s Defense Budget Shows Cautious Increase

India is maintaining funding for major procurement programs, but there is no major increase, and there are big changes in the supplier approval process.
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Charter & Fractional

Prince Air Unveils New Bizav Model in Tough India Market

Prince Air founder Sanket Singh believes a subscription approach will provide for lower costs and prices, making private aircraft more widely available.
Airlines

IndiGo Lays Out Plan for Pratt Engine Replacement

The Indian LCC must replace all nonconforming engines on its remaining A320neos by May 31
Airlines

Government To Divest Its Entire Stake in Air India

India solicits its second Expression of Interest for the state-owned airline in two years.
Aircraft

First Indian BrahMos Squadron Commissioned

Based in southern India, No. 222 Squadron now operates the Su-30MKI with the BrahMos supersonic surface attack weapon.
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Airlines

AirAsia’s Fernandes Fails To Show in India for Corruption Probe

The Indian government’s allegations against AirAsia officials will likely stall its application for international flying rights for AirAsia India.
Aircraft

India's Naval Light Combat Aircraft Goes to Sea

The delayed naval version of the Light Combat Aircraft has undertaken its first carrier trials.
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Charter & Fractional

Blade India Starts Helo Air-taxi Service in Mumbai

New York-based Blade Urban Air Mobility and majority partner Delhi-based Hunch Ventures recently started preliminary helicopter service in India.
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India Appoints Integrated Defense Chief

India’s three armed forces now come under the purview of a single Chief of the Defence Staff, whose aim is to streamline logistics and operational assets.
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Accidents

Bek Air Crash in Kazakhstan Raises Safety Concerns

At least 15 are dead following the crash of a Bek Air Fokker 100 taking off from Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan.
Fuel

Indian Air Force Looks To Private Sector for MRO

Starting with the An-32, the IAF is to engage local industry for maintenance to focus military efforts on front-line activities.
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Airlines

SpiceJet Steps Up Effort to Launch Carrier in UAE

The Indian low-fare carrier led by Ajay Singh hopes to launch a new airline based in Ras Al Khaimah by the end of next year.
Aircraft

HAL Struggling with Labor Costs and Disputes

HAL is struggling with strikes as the government aims to privatize a raft of public bodies, including the aerospace sector.
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