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Boeing signals more orders needed before setting up assembly line in India

The country's civil aviation minister told Reuters in 2023 that the time had come for Boeing and Airbus to make civil aircraft in India

Boeing signals more orders needed before setting up assembly line in India
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

Offer incentives to aircraft makers to set up units in K'taka: Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday appealed to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to consider and give incentives to manufacturers of aircraft and helicopters to set up their manufacturing facilities in the state and the country. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 15th edition of Aero India event here. "Karnataka plays a crucial role in India's aerospace sector, contributing 67 per cent of the country's aircraft and helicopter manufacturing for defence services and 65 per cent of India's aerospace-related exports," Shivakumar said. He said that despite these impressive figures, there is a significant gap in the industry. "While aircraft servicing and repair are well-established in India, the manufacturing of aircraft and helicopters is not yet taking place in India. Most of the aircraft and helicopters used by the country are still purchased from other nations," he said. Noting that Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, boasts some of the best talent in the

Offer incentives to aircraft makers to set up units in K'taka: Dy CM
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

IndiGo to lease Boeing 787-9 from Norse Atlantic for long-haul expansion

IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900s, with an option for 70 more, expected for delivery from 2027

IndiGo to lease Boeing 787-9 from Norse Atlantic for long-haul expansion
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 11:33 PM IST

Two aircraft that collided over Washington widely used around the world

The Army helicopter and regional American Airlines jet that collided over Washington are both workhorse aircraft that operate around the world on a daily basis. There were 60 passengers and four crew members on the jet, a Bombardier CRJ700, officials said. Three service members were on a training flight on the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. None are believed to have survived the Wednesday night collision, which caused both aircraft to plunge into the frigid Potomac River. What to know about the aircraft: SIKORSKY UH-60 BLACK HAWK There are about 5,000 Black Hawks in use around the world, according to the aviation site FlightGlobal.com. The twin-engine, four-blade helicopter is manufactured by Sikorsky, a subsidiary of defence contractor Lockheed Martin. The aircraft involved in Wednesday's collision was an Army version. There are other variants made for the Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, and for specialised duty such as intelligence gathering. The Black Hawk made its debut in 197

Two aircraft that collided over Washington widely used around the world
Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 7:37 AM IST

SpiceJet to re-induct grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft fleet into ops

Domestic budget carrier SpiceJet on Tuesday said it is set to re-induct one of its grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft into operations from January 29, as part of its plan to put all these planes back into service in a phased manner. The first such plane is set to be deployed on high-demand markets such as Jeddah and Riyadh, starting Wednesday, it said. Grounded for several months, the aircraft's return marks a significant milestone in the airline's fleet restoration and operational enhancement efforts, SpiceJet said in a statement. Under its ongoing fleet restoration plan, the airline aims to bring ten aircraft, including four Boeing 737 MAX planes, back into service by mid-April and this is the first 737 MAX aircraft to be brought back under the exercise, it said. In addition to this, SpiceJet said it has since October last year added 10 aircraft to its fleet, comprising three previously grounded planes and seven newly-leased aircraft. This has enabled the airline to expand its net

SpiceJet to re-induct grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft fleet into ops
Updated On : 28 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM IST

Indian aircraft MRO sector to grow 50% in topline by FY26, says Crisil

The Indian aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)industry is expected to see a 50 per cent topline growth to Rs 4,500 crore in FY26 amid fresh demand triggered by airline operators' expanding fleet size, ratings agency Crisill said on Monday. The rating agency's study based on three MRO operators, which account for 90 per cent of the industry's revenue, also pointed out that reduction in GST on aircraft components and services not only positions domestic MRO players more competitively with their overseas competitors but also ease their working capital blockage. Indian MRO players typically provide three types of services -- line checks (undertaken before every take off), air frame checks (every 12-18 months which involves grounding the aircraft for 3-4 weeks) and redelivery checks (at the time of expiry of lease period of 6-7 years). "Revenue of the domestic aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul industry will surpass Rs 4,500 crore in fiscal 2026, clocking an impressive

Indian aircraft MRO sector to grow 50% in topline by FY26, says Crisil
Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 3:40 PM IST

State police has no role in lodging complaints for airport violations: SC

The Supreme Court has held the Aircraft Act was "a complete code" to deal with the safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome whereas the state police could only forward probe material to the authorised officer to decide on lodging a complaint. The significant verdict, ruling out any significant role of a state police in dealing with the airport violations cases, came from a bench comprising Justices A S Oka and Manmohan on an appeal of the Jharkhand government. The state government challenged the Jharkhand High Court judgement which quashed the FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari and others. They were accused of allegedly forcing the Deoghar air traffic control to allow their aircraft to take off after sunset in 2022. The judgement, authored by Justice Manmohan, and made available on Wednesday said, "The Aircraft Act, 1934 as well as the rules framed thereunderis a complete Code which deals with safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome." It ad

State police has no role in lodging complaints for airport violations: SC
Updated On : 22 Jan 2025 | 9:53 PM IST

Govt to ratify Cape Town Convention to boost aircraft leasing activities

The Cape Town Convention that mainly pertains to leasing of aircraft will soon get legal backing in the country with the Union Cabinet recently approving a bill in this regard, according to a senior official. India is one of the world's fastest growing civil aviation markets and domestic carriers have placed orders for more than 1,200 planes. The bill to ratify the Cape Town Convention to promote the leasing business of aircraft has been approved by the Union Cabinet, Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam said on Tuesday and added that it will go to the Parliament for approval. "We are hopeful that sooner than later Cape Town Convention will have the legal backing in India and become enforceable greatly supporting leasing and acquiring of aircraft," he said at a conference in Greater Noida. He was speaking at the International Conference on Air Mobility organised by industry body CII along with the civil aviation ministry. Last week, the Cabinet cleared the Protection and ..

Govt to ratify Cape Town Convention to boost aircraft leasing activities
Updated On : 21 Jan 2025 | 8:05 PM IST

Govt plans to make weather data sharing with IMD mandatory for airlines

The government is planning to make it mandatory for domestic airlines to share weather data captured by aircraft during takeoff and landing with the IMD, which senior officials say will significantly enhance forecasting capabilities. M Ravichandran, secretary in the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences, told PTI that his ministry had been in discussions with the civil aviation ministry on the matter, and providing weather data would be "made mandatory for domestic airlines within a year". "It has to be mandatory... It will not only be very useful for airline operations but also for weather forecasts everywhere," he said. The earth sciences ministry secretary said weather forecasts depended largely on the number of observations collected. "The more observations we have, the better our predictions can be. It is similar to an exit poll -- if you gather data from more places, you will get a clearer picture. In the same way, we aim to collect information on temperature, humidity, and wind .

Govt plans to make weather data sharing with IMD mandatory for airlines
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 1:04 PM IST

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to arrive in India on Jan 4

The French Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its entire carrier strike group will visit Goa and Kochi from Saturday in what is being seen as a powerful demonstration of growing India-France strategic ties. A carrier battle group or carrier strike group (CSG) is a mega naval fleet comprising an aircraft carrier, accompanied by a large number of destroyers, frigates and other ships. At present, the French CSG is deployed in the Indian Ocean where it is conducting joint training sessions with its regional partners and allies, including India. India has been France's foremost strategic partner since 1998, a French readout said, announcing the CSG's visit to the country. Deployed in the Indian Ocean as part of Mission CLEMENCEAU 25, the French carrier strike group, comprising the aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle, its embarked air fleet and escort vessels (frigates and supply ships), will be making stopovers in Goa and Kochi from January 4, the French embass

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to arrive in India on Jan 4
Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 2:28 PM IST

Will talk to Boeing to restart 737 Max deliveries: SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh

Boeing delivered about 13 aircraft before halting deliveries as the airline began facing financial difficulties

Will talk to Boeing to restart 737 Max deliveries: SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 1:15 AM IST

IndiGo exploring option to advance the induction of wide body planes

Airline in talks with Norse Atlantic Airways to lease 6 B787 aircraft

IndiGo exploring option to advance the induction of wide body planes
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 9:08 PM IST

Adani Defence acquires 86% shareholding in MRO firm Air Works at Rs 400 cr

Air Works, which has a workforce of more than 1,300 personnel, handles MRO work for commercial as well as defence aircraft

Adani Defence acquires 86% shareholding in MRO firm Air Works at Rs 400 cr
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 11:56 PM IST

102 aircraft on ground due to supply chain issues: Govt tells Lok Sabha

The government on Thursday said 102 aircraft are on the ground due to supply chain issues and that it has been encouraging development of the ecosystem for manufacturing of planes by public as well as private enterprises in the country. Supply chain woes have been impacting the airlines' industry in recent years, especially after the coronavirus pandemic and due to certain geopolitical developments. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said aircraft operating in India are periodically inspected for compliance with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regulations. The aircraft can also be withdrawn by the airline from flying when the spare parts and consumables to maintain the aircraft are not available from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) & manufacturer to keep it airworthy. "There are total 822 aircraft registered under Scheduled Air Transport Service out of which 105 aircraft are Aircraft on Ground (AOG) due to ..

102 aircraft on ground due to supply chain issues: Govt tells Lok Sabha
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 7:13 PM IST

BluJ Aero, Blade India sign deal for sustainable regional aviation

Blade India will purchase 60 vertical takeoff and landing aircraft as part of agreement

BluJ Aero, Blade India sign deal for sustainable regional aviation
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 6:25 PM IST

Half of PIA's fleet grounded due to shortage of essential components

A shortage of essential components and spare parts has grounded 17 of the Pakistan International Airlines' 34 aircraft, leaving them out of service, according to sources. The position is that 17 aircraft of the PIA fleet remain out of service, a source in the airlines said. At present, seven out of 12 planes in the airline's Boeing 777 fleet are grounded. Additionally, seven out of 17 Airbus A320 planes are also non-operational. The airline's smaller ATR aircraft have not been spared, with only two of the five aircraft currently active. The grounded planes have been affected by a lack of essential components, including engines, landing gear, Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), and other vital parts. Sources in the airlines said that shortage of funds and due clearance from relevant ministries were the primary reasons for the shortage. This has severely affected the operational efficiency of the country's national flag carrier, which is set to resume flights to Europe on January 10 afte

Half of PIA's fleet grounded due to shortage of essential components
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 1:57 PM IST

Air India Express to add 65 planes, Air India 35 in next three years

Presently, Air India Express operates a fleet of approximately 90 aircraft, whereas full-service airline Air India has around 210 planes

Air India Express to add 65 planes, Air India 35 in next three years
Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 8:21 PM IST

Air India to set up aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India on Friday said it is setting up a Basic Maintenance Training Organisation (BMTO), which will offer an integrated 2+2 years Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) programme certified by the Indian aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Air India BMTO is a step towards building a robust, future-ready aviation ecosystem in India, the company said. It will serve the ambitions of the airline as it moves ahead in its transformation journey, strengthening the availability of aircraft maintenance engineers as Air India expands its fleet, making it self-reliant, it said in a release. Air India has signed an agreement with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to develop a build-to-suit facility for the AME programme that will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories for practical training and a team of qualified trainers. The purpose-built campus, spread over 86,000 square f

Air India to set up aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru
Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 2:45 PM IST

Domestic airlines' fleet to touch 1,400 planes in 5 years: Official

Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam on Thursday said the number of planes with domestic airlines will increase to 1,400 in the next five years as he highlighted the growth potential of the country's aviation space. Currently, the fleet is around 800 aircraft and leading carriers IndiGo and Air India have placed significant plane orders. At a function in the national capital, the secretary also mentioned about the opportunities for women in the aviation sector, including in the drone segment. In the last 10 years, the number of airports has more than doubled from 74 to 157, Vualnam said. He also said the number of passengers has doubled to around 22 crore from 11 crore. The secretary was speaking at the 'Giving Wings to Dreams Awards 2024' hosted by Women in Aviation India in collaboration with the civil aviation ministry. According to him, the Rs 120-crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme was successful and that beneficiary companies have seen their overall turnov

Domestic airlines' fleet to touch 1,400 planes in 5 years: Official
Updated On : 21 Nov 2024 | 6:20 PM IST

Advanced Air Mobility can improve accessibility, create opportunities: WEF

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions hold the potential to decongest roads, improve accessibility and create new economic opportunities in India, and integrating them through dynamic corridors can facilitate seamless coexistence with traditional airspace operations, a report said on Thursday. World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with the civil aviation ministry has prepared the report titled 'Skyways to the Future: Operational Concepts for Advanced Air Mobility in India'. To develop a robust ecosystem for AAM, the report has suggested establishing urban and rural vertiports, integrating AAM into the country's multimodal transport system and addressing key challenges such as noise mitigation, energy demands and community acceptance. Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft are fixed-wing planes that can take off and land on runways much shorter than those needed by conventional aircraft are among the AAM solutions. "They .

Advanced Air Mobility can improve accessibility, create opportunities: WEF
Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 5:33 PM IST