India

By Adrian Schofield
India’s aviation regulator has removed an enhanced surveillance requirement from SpiceJet, in a further sign that the airline’s outlook is improving.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
The announcement follows a budget speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to India’s parliament in July.
Commercial Space

By Swaati Ketkar
Progress has been delayed on Chennai International Airport’s common MRO center due to bureaucratic issues.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Industry efforts are underway to address shortfalls in recruiting and training aviation maintenance technicians.
Workforce & Training

By Adrian Schofield
Proposed Indian startup airline Shankh Air has gained one of the major approvals it needs as it seeks to launch operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Swaati Ketkar
Airframe MRO GMR Aero Technic on its strategies for expansion, training, technology and supply chain.
MRO

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. and India will deepen defense industrial cooperation, the two countries’ leaders said on Sept. 21.
Supply Chain

By Keith Mwanalushi
IndiGo is boosting technology initiatives and training to prepare for its fleet expansion.
MRO

By Swaati Ketkar
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, based in Hyderabad, South India has launched an 11,234 ft.2 state-of-the-art general aviation terminal.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Swaati Ketkar
The airline is planning significant MRO growth as it prepares for an expanded fleet and its impending Vistara merger.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
The Indian government has approved the purchase of 240 locally assembled Al-31FP engines from Hindustan Aeronautics to power its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
The companies signed the Aug. 30 deal in India that is intended to create a new engine, called Aravalli.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Swaati Ketkar
Aequs Aerospace CEO Aravind Melligeri talks about the company’s plans to establish an engine MRO in Belagavi.
MRO

By Swaati Ketkar
The airlines were granted CAR 145 approval to integrate their line maintenance operations as part of the merger process.
MRO

By Irene Klotz
Overseeing the two-week Axiom-4 mission will be former NASA veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Space

By Swaati Ketkar
Its new MRO customer support center in Bengaluru could signal intentions to establish MRO operations in the city eventually.
MRO

By Swaati Ketkar
A new change to India’s goods and services tax should make MRO investment in the country more attractive.
MRO

By Robert Wall
The Indian government has agreed with local entities to set up test facilities for UAS and electronic warfare, as well as to assess electro-optical systems.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jens Flottau
The Brazilian manufacturer has had some success selling its military transport internationally, but the biggest campaigns are yet to come.
GASCC & RIAT

By Irene Klotz
The Biden administration on June 17 announced its intention to fly an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station.
Space

By Swaati Ketkar
Large aircraft orders in India will provide significant opportunity to build up engine MRO capabilities in the country.
MRO

By Ben Goldstein
Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein recently made a bold prediction about the potential for urban air mobility (UAM) in India.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Adrian Schofield
The carrier will enter longer-haul markets with Airbus A350s set to begin arriving in 2027.
Airlines & Lessors