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This is how India's 1st indigenous C-295 aircraft will look
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, recently visited the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Airbus secures $9.3B order for 25 A330neo jets from China
Airbus has bagged a major deal with China Eastern Airlines, which is a partially state-owned carrier.
Why Airbus is grounding multiple A380 aircraft
Airbus has announced plans to inspect 16 of its A380 aircraft, including five on an urgent basis.
France and Germany won't build a European fighter jet anymore
France and Germany have decided to abandon their joint fighter jet project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), due to persistent disagreements between the companies involved.
Airlines facing bankruptcies and mergers due to Middle East war
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is expected to increase the risk of airline bankruptcies and lead to further consolidation in the industry, according to Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
You can soon use Starlink on your American Airlines flight
American Airlines has announced its plan to install SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi on over 500 of its narrow-body Airbus aircraft.
IndiGo, Air India plan 200+ aircraft leases through GIFT City
Major Indian airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and Star Air, have announced plans to lease over 200 additional aircraft through their respective leasing arms in Gujarat's GIFT City.
India might become an aerospace manufacturing hub, says Airbus
Airbus has expressed its belief that the proposed India-European Union (EU) trade deal could significantly boost aerospace manufacturing, supply chains, and technology investments in the country.
'Rafale absolutely key': Macron backs India's 114-jet co-production deal
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended India's proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets, saying the deal will strengthen India and deepen strategic ties with France.
PM Modi, Macron inaugurate India's first private helicopter assembly line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have inaugurated the assembly line of H-125 helicopters, which is located in Karnataka, during an event in Mumbai.
Why China's COMAC might soon become threat to Boeing, Airbus
China's state-owned aircraft manufacturer, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), is gearing up to take on global aviation giants Boeing and Airbus.
India's top airlines to add 240 planes in 2 years
India's leading airlines, IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, are set to expand their fleets by a whopping 240 aircraft over the next two years.
IndiGo's A321 XLR aircraft marks new era in Indian aviation
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has taken a major step in its fleet expansion journey with the arrival of the country's first Airbus A321 XLR aircraft.
Shankh Airlines starts operations in January: Check routes
India's aviation sector is set to welcome a new player with the launch of Shankh Airlines.
Why Airbus will deliver fewer jets this year
Airbus has revised its 2025 aircraft delivery target downwards, owing to production issues with its popular A320 jet.
Air India A320 flew month without airworthiness certificate, staff suspended
An Air India A320 aircraft operated several flights in November without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), a mandatory safety document.
Airbus facing quality issue in A320 jets, deliveries delayed
Airbus has flagged a quality control problem with the fuselage panels of several dozen A320-family aircraft.
Over 320 Airbus aircraft in India have undergone software upgrades
Indian airlines have successfully completed critical software upgrades on 323 Airbus A320 aircraft across their fleets.
Airbus software glitch affects almost 340 aircraft in India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revealed that 338 A320 family aircraft operated by Indian airlines need a software upgrade to fix a potential flight control issue.
IndiGo says no flight cancellations after Airbus A320 software advisory
IndiGo has confirmed that none of its flights were canceled due to a global software update advisory issued by Airbus for A320-family aircraft.
Airbus recalls 6,000 A320s worldwide, possible delays for Indian flyers
Airbus has issued a global safety directive, recalling 6,000 A320-family aircraft for urgent checks.
Asia-Pacific to need 19,500+ new planes in next 20 years
Airbus has announced that the Asia-Pacific region will need a whopping 19,560 new narrow-body and wide-body aircraft over the next two decades. The demand is mainly driven by India and China.
EU may delay AI Act after pressure from Trump administration
The European Commission is considering postponing parts of its landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
Why China's plan to take on Boeing has hit roadblock
China's ambitious plan to take on Boeing and Airbus with its own passenger jet, the C919, is facing major hurdles.
Why pilots are worried about Air India's latest scheme
Air India is planning to introduce a controversial voluntary "flexi contract model."
European aerospace giants unite to challenge Starlink dominance
European aerospace giants Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have announced a merger of their satellite operations.
Tata to establish India's first private helicopter manufacturing unit
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) will set up India's first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the Airbus H125 helicopters.
Airbus UK workers to strike for 10 days over pay
Thousands of Airbus workers in the UK are preparing for a 10-day strike starting September 2.
Design engineer behind Airbus-A380, Boeing-787 leaves US for China
Zhou Ming, a leading engineer behind the development of key industrial software for aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A380, has left his executive position at US-based engineering giant Altair.
Airbus's A320 family set to surpass Boeing's 737 in deliveries
Airbus's A320 family of aircraft is on the verge of becoming the most-delivered commercial airliner in history, according to aviation consultancy Cirium.
India crash a wake-up call for aviation industry, says Airbus
The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 in Ahmedabad, which claimed more than 240 lives, has sent shockwaves across the aviation sector.
Europe's ATR wants to sell planes to airlines in India
European aircraft manufacturer ATR is optimistic about the Indian market and is in talks with various airlines to sell its turboprop planes.
China might order hundreds of Airbus planes next month
China is considering a massive order of Airbus aircraft, possibly as early as next month.
Air India might order 200 narrow-body jets from Airbus, Boeing
Tata Group-owned Air India is in talks with Airbus and Boeing for a major aircraft order, according to Reuters.
Pilot locked out, co-pilot unconscious—How Lufthansa flight avoided disaster
On February 17, 2024, a Lufthansa Airbus A321 flying from Frankfurt to Seville experienced a harrowing incident when it flew without a conscious pilot for about 10 minutes.
Mahindra to make helicopter bodies for Airbus in India
Mahindra Aerostructures, a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has bagged a contract from Airbus Helicopters.
Boeing reports largest annual loss since 2020, totaling $11.83B
Boeing, the American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, has reported its largest annual loss since 2020.
Air India orders 100 additional Airbus aircraft to expand fleet
Tata Group's Air India has placed an order for 100 more Airbus aircraft as part of its expansion strategy.
Europe's flying taxi ambitions stall as funding falls short
Europe's ambitious dream of electric flying taxis is running into some serious roadblocks due to budget shortages.
India's first private military aircraft plant inaugurated: Why it's game-changing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez have inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara.