News
Wed 08 Jan 2025
: Tata Elxsi and the National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of advanced air mobility technologies, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Urban Air Mobility (UAM...
Tue 07 Jan 2025
: Pixxel, a space technology company with operations in the US and India, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea-based SIIS Co., Ltd. on November 19, 2024. The agreement aims to introduce hyperspectral satellite data to institutions...
Tue 07 Jan 2025
: Pixxel, a US-India-based space technology company specializing in hyperspectral imaging satellites, has announced an additional $24 million raised in its Series B extension round. This brings the company's total Series B funding to $60 million and...
Tue 07 Jan 2025
: Aero India 2025, the 15th edition of the biennial aerospace and defense exhibition, will take place at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from February 10 to 14, 2025. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders from the global...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: India is set to inaugurate eight new aviation facilities in the first half of 2025, according to information from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The projects include expansions and upgrades at airports in Goa, Patna, Prayagraj, Jodhpur, Hirasar (...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the docking experiment for its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission from January 7 to January 9. The delay follows the identification of an abort scenario that necessitates additional...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: Air India has announced plans to develop a 12-bay maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru as part of its ongoing expansion under the Vihaan.AI transformation initiative. The airline also plans to establish a flight training...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: DCX Systems Ltd. has announced the receipt of a significant export order valued at approximately ₹483 crore from Israel-based Elta Systems Ltd. The contract involves the manufacturing and supply of close-in weapon system (CIWS) module assemblies, as...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed as the new Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), according to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
An IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Kidwai currently serves as an additional secretary...
Mon 06 Jan 2025
: Air Kerala, a new airline backed by Zettfly Aviation, is set to begin operations in 2025, starting with flights from Kannur International Airport and Mysuru Airport. The airline plans to launch its services by May or June, focusing initially on...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: Air India has outlined significant growth plans, including an expanded fleet and new infrastructure projects. According to a press release, the airline is adding 100 aircraft to its order book, supplementing a previous commitment for 470 aircraft...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is negotiating terms with General Electric (GE) for the production of GE F414-INS6 engines in India, intended to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-2. The ongoing discussions involve price adjustments...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: The Indian government has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking domestic manufacturing of 23-mm anti-drone ammunition. The ammunition will be used with the Army's existing Zu 23mm and Schilka Weapon Systems to enhance air defence...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has assumed leadership of the Indian Air Force's Western Air Command as of January 1, 2025. Mishra, a fighter pilot commissioned on December 6, 1986, has over 3,000 hours of flying experience and a service record...
Fri 03 Jan 2025
: Garuda Aerospace has signed an agreement with Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) to establish a Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) in Jaipur. According to the company, the initiative aims to meet the growing demand for...