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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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