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Aircraft

Open Skies Open Opportunities for Embraer in Asia

Indonesian operator agrees to lease E195s
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Airlines

Air Astana Eyes Preeminence in Central Asia

Kazakhstan-based airline poised for expansion
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Aircraft

Russia Could Grab Major Indian Helicopter Contracts

After leaders meet, Western bidders could be shut out of three pending requirements.
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Airlines

Thousands Stranded as SpiceJet Comes Close to Shutdown

Fuel supply resumes, but only temporarily
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Chooses Sikorsky S-70B

The Seahawk was preferred to the NH-90
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Charter & Fractional

India Relaxes Some Regulations for Business Aviation Operators

Regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a trio of positive guidelines for the business aviation industry.
Regulations and Government

Asian Airlines Call for Sanity on Safety and Health Pandemics

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines addresses flight tracking, Ebola threat
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Aircraft

Indian Radar Buys Prompt Thales Joint Venture

BEL-Thales Systems will meet new offset and tech transfer rules
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Asian Airlines Struggle with Low Yields Despite Growth

U.S. carriers considering international expansion could add to the pressure
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Regulations and Government

India’s Latest Aviation Policy To Promote Regional Links

Charter services get scheduled status.
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New Indian Proposal Threatens Charter Operators

Proposal would affect operators with fewer than three aircraft in their fleet.
Accidents

Sukhoi Crash Raises Fresh IAF Safety Concerns

The IAF’s safety record is again under scrutiny, with concerns over training and maintenance being voiced unofficially.
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Aircraft

Air India’s Fleet Buy Under Scrutiny

Criticism runs rampant of inprudent spending.
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Aircraft

Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 Upgrade Progresses Despite Groundings

Two aircraft have completed flight trials and are awaiting certification to the 2000-5 standard.
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Charter & Fractional

Indian Airlines Oppose Regional Connectivity Plan

Airlines and charter companies do not see eye to eye on regional policy.
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India Looks To Expand Aerospace Manufacturing Sector

Manufacturers see opportunity in the new government's stated goal of making aerospace a focus for domestic and export markets.
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Rotorcraft

India Authorizes Purchase of Boeing Apaches, Chinooks

The deal is valued at $2.5 billion.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Signs PC-7 Offset Deal in India

Pilatus Aircraft has signed a 10-year contract with Tata Advanced Systems for the Indian company to supply aerostructures for the PC-12 NG.
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Aircraft

Investigation Halted into AgustaWestland AW101 Sale to India

The helo maker has agreed to pay a fine which, it claims, is an admission of wrongdoing or liability.
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Etihad-Jet Affirm Plans for Growth, Profits

Despite losses, Etihad Airways reaffirmed plans to stay the course in its partnership with Jet Airways.
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India’s Avro Replacement Could Be Problematic

India's first solely private-sector project could have trouble finding an acceptable number of competitors.
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OIS Aerospace Offers for Offsets

OIS announced IObserver, a low-cost, fixed-wing, manned aerial surveillance platform based on the Italian SkyArrow very light aircraft (VLA).

Thailand Looks To Duplicate Automobiles Success For Aerospace

Thailand has started to build its aerospace industry starting with spare parts.
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Are Things About To Improve For India’s Defense Sector?

Indian defense policy got bound up in red tape and confusion but there is renewed optimism that things could get back on track.
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India’s New Budget Frustrates Airlines

Aviation sector left in the lurch.
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Cinnamon Air Gears Up for Oneworld Traffic Boost

Regional carrier is set to benefit from the elevation of Sri Lanka’s flag carrier through the Oneworld alliance.
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Airports

SITA Introduces iBeacon Tech at Airports

At its recent air transport summit in Brussels, Global IT provider SITA launched a common-use beacon registry.
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Charter & Fractional

India’s Invision Defers Phenoms as Business Plan Changes

Tough market conditions in India have forced charter operator Invision to scale back its fleet plans.