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Airbus sees supply chain stability, targets 75 A320s per month by 2027: CCO

Airbus aims to boost A320 family aircraft production rate to 75 per month by 2027 as supply chain stabilises, says Chief Commercial Officer Benoît de Saint-Exupery

India must clarify tax rules for aviation liftoff, says IATA DG Walsh

IATA Director General Willie Walsh calls on India to provide clarity on tax laws affecting foreign carriers and highlights concerns over airport charges to unlock aviation sector potential

IATA urges aircraft makers to support airlines facing GPS spoofing risks

As GPS spoofing incidents rise globally, IATA urges aircraft makers to offer guidance and calls for global coordination to protect navigation systems and flight safety

Sansera Engineering wins ₹160 crore Airbus deal for airborne ICT modules

Sansera Engineering secures a ₹160 crore contract from Airbus Defence and Space to supply airborne Intensive Care Transport Modules, marking a breakthrough in Indian aerospace

IATA AGM ends with calls for growth, safety and sustainability in aviation

While addressing the global airline conference on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's commitment to becoming a global aviation and innovation hub

Cost of air travel has dropped 40% over a decade, says IATA chief Walsh

The IATA AGM in New Delhi spotlighted aviation costs, airline profits, air cargo trends and trade barriers, with key addresses from PM Modi and IATA Director General Willie Walsh

PM Narendra Modi's soaring Indian aviation ambitions face many headwinds

New Delhi says it wants India to be a job-creating global aviation hub along the lines of Dubai, which currently handles much of India's international traffic

IATA calls for greater clarity on India's complex aviation tax system

India is one of the world's fastest growing civil aviation markets and airlines are expanding their fleets and networks to meet the rising demand

HK Express airfares fall amid rising competition, aircraft issues: CEO

Many airlines, including HK Express and its low-cost rivals, are capitalising on the third runway that opened in November to add more flights

Tata-owned Air India may help India become international transit hub

Air India is tweaking its international network to enable more I2I connections

Will set up unit if orders total at least 200: Embraer exec Raul Villaron

The company estimates India will require at least 500 aircraft in this segment over the next 20 years, driven by growing connectivity needs beyond metro routes and into Tier-II and Tier-III cities

India aims to become $4 billion MRO hub by 2030, says PM Narendra Modi

Welcoming global aviation leaders as the IATA event returned to India after four decades, Modi highlighted the nation's rapid aviation growth

Saudi Arabia aims at 25% of leisure travellers from India by 2030

The West Asian country's global vision is to attract 150 million tourists annually, generating 10 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP)

Making more noise does not make you right: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers pushed back, emphasising that bilateral air service agreements are meant to be mutually beneficial

Debate around bilateral rights 'silly': Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves

Staggered increase in bilateral rights needed now between India and Abu Dhabi, he added

NTPC Green partners with Honeywell to explore SAF production in India

NTPC Green expects to broaden its green fuels portfolio with SAF blending with jet fuels as it will contribute to many of the company's projects

IATA summit: PM Modi bats for India as global aviation, manufacturing hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights India's aviation growth at the IATA AGM, noting the country is now the third largest domestic market with 162 airports and strong global industry presence

Ethiopian Airlines considering order for 20 regional jets, CEO says

"We are evaluating three aircraft models, the E-2 from Embraer, the A220 from Airbus, and the 737 MAX 7 from Boeing," CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele said

Airline profits to reach $36 bn in 2025 despite supply chain disruptions

Rise in passenger numbers and lower fuel costs drive airline revenue growth, while cargo revenue declines, says IATA

AAI clears scheme to boost int'l flight connectivity at Port Blair airport

This scheme will be applicable for first three years of the operations to bridge the viability gap for the initial phase, which is a very crucial phase for the sustainability of operations