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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Akbar Al Baker criticized the Indian government for withholding bilateral air services rights due to lack of investment by Qatar in the subcontinent.

Air Astana sees itself as a lead contender for the Nur-Sultan to JFK service.

India’s government moves ahead with a plan to divest 13 airports.

India’s Light Utility Helicopter is virtually ready for production, and a factory is being prepared, but a contract still awaits.

India’s only private full-service airline seeks to expand internationally and eyes first long-haul destination next year.

The Indian government plans to offer a 95-percent stake in the debt ridden national carrier.

Operators struggle to work in the economy, but companies continue to invest for the future.

The cash-strapped industry continues to invest.

Vistara, Spicejet, and IndiGo all have used slots gained with the closure of Jet Airways to expand internationally.

Pakistan’s airspace may close again, after reopening in July following five months of disruption.

India is gathering information as it works through political challenges CORSIA faces in the nation.

The fast-growing Indian LCC sees a 44-percent increase in operations revenue in the second quarter.

The subcontinent’s DGCA lists a number of common oversights in its 2018-22 Aviation Safety Plan.

SRC Aviation is the first outside the U.S. is the first to achieve such recognition.

Safety experts warn of substandard pilot training and poor runway conditions on the subcontinent.

Indian airline IndiGo switches to CFM by placing the engine manufacturer's largest-ever order.

Indian manufacturer Aequs Aerospace joins OEM tier 1 family.