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Wed 09 Oct 2024
: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a safety advisory for Boeing 737 aircraft equipped with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 rudder rollout guidance actuators, citing potential concerns regarding rudder jamming. This follows a...
Tue 08 Oct 2024
: The Indian government has introduced a ₹1,000 crore venture fund to support the growth of startups in the space sector. The announcement was made by Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Science and Technology, who emphasized the government’s...
Tue 08 Oct 2024
: Airbus has revealed plans to increase its sourcing of components from India, after already doubling their investment to €1 billion in procurement over the 2019-2024 period. This move comes as the European aerospace manufacturer continues to expand...
Tue 08 Oct 2024
: India's aviation sector is set for significant growth, with the government planning to invest over Rs 92,000 crore in constructing new airports and expanding existing ones. The Civil Aviation Ministry aims to have 200 operational airports by 2025,...
Tue 08 Oct 2024
: A new report from Deloitte India suggests that India could produce 8-10 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2040. This output is expected to exceed domestic demand, positioning the country to potentially export surplus SAF.
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Thu 03 Oct 2024
: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over the first AL-31FP engine for the Indian Air Force (IAF) as part of a contract for the supply of 240 engines to power Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The delivery took place on September 30, 2024, at HAL...
Wed 02 Oct 2024
: Indian low-cost carriers Air India Express and AIX Connect have officially merged, marking a significant development in the ongoing reorganization of the Air India Group. The combined airline will operate under the Air India Express name, using the...
Tue 01 Oct 2024
: India has announced a series of ambitious space projects aimed at advancing its capabilities in space exploration, following approval by the Union Cabinet. Led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), these initiatives include the...
Mon 30 Sep 2024
: India's Civil Aviation Ministry has outlined plans to increase the number of airports in the country to 350 by 2047, as part of a long-term infrastructure expansion strategy. Currently, the country has 157 operational airports, a significant rise...
Mon 30 Sep 2024
: SITA, a global air transport technology company, is deploying its biometric Smart Path technology across nine Indian airports in partnership with the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The initiative is part of the DigiYatra program, which aims to...
Mon 30 Sep 2024
: France has submitted its final price offer to India for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine jets, which are set to be deployed on India's INS Vikrant aircraft carrier and at other bases. This offer was submitted in advance of Indian National Security...
Mon 30 Sep 2024
: GE Aerospace plans to significantly increase its component sourcing from India, citing the country's growing engineering talent and production capabilities as key factors in enhancing its global supply chain. The company already maintains a strong...
Wed 25 Sep 2024
: New Delhi, India, September 25, 2024 – GE Aerospace announced today that its GEnx commercial aviation engine family achieved a milestone of two million flight hours with South Asian airlines. The first GEnx was delivered in the region in 2012...
Wed 18 Sep 2024
: Exercise Tarang Shakti-24 is one of the largest multinational air exercise being conducted by the Indian Air Force in Jodhpur. On the sidelines of this exercise, lAF will also host the India Defence Aviation Exposition IDAX-24 which will be...
Wed 18 Sep 2024
: Union Minister Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu Highlights India’s Leadership in Transforming Asia-Pacific Aviation IndustryAsia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation 2024 to Set Stage for 'Delhi Declaration' on Air Safety, Security, and...