Russia’s Rostec to invite India to join Checkmate fighter jet project
Russia is seeking India’s cooperation in the Su-75 Light Tactical Aircraft “Checkmate” project. An official of the state-owned defense…
India
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India is a significant and rapidly expanding market within the global aviation industry. The country has a large and growing domestic aviation market, driven by its expanding economy, rising middle class, and increasing demand for air travel. India is also strategically located, serving as a major hub for connecting flights between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The Indian government has implemented policies to promote the growth of the aviation sector, including investments in airport infrastructure and the liberalization of aviation regulations.
Key Facts
- Airlines: IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, Go First
- Airports: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
- Domestic Passenger Traffic (2022): 138 million (approx.)
- Aircraft Orders: One of the world\’s largest aircraft order books
- Manufacturing: Emerging hub for aircraft component manufacturing
- Challenges: Infrastructure constraints, regulatory complexities
- Growth Potential: High growth potential due to increasing demand and government support
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A carrier-borne version of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, called the Tejas-N, successfully conducted its maiden landing…
Indian Air Force Su-30MKI and Mirage 2000 crash, one pilot killed
Two Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, a Sukhoi Su-30 and a Dassault Mirage 2000H, crashed while on…
India to modernize Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter fleet with $4 billion program
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is going to request $4 billion from the Indian Ministry of Defense to upgrade…
Vistara halts plan to fly to US, cites Boeing 787 delivery delays
Indian airline Vistara has plans to start direct flights to the United States on hold, citing disruptions in…
Amazon Air enters its third market, launches air cargo services in India
Amazon Air, the air cargo arm of the online retail giant Amazon, has announced the launch of freight…
Qantas expands codeshare agreement with low-cost Indian carrier IndiGo
Australian carrier Qantas has announced that it is to expand its codeshare partnership with low-cost Indian carrier IndiGo,…
Scoot flight takes off early, leaving 35 passengers stranded
A Scoot Airline flight took off a few hours ahead of schedule, leaving behind 35 passengers at India’s…
France and India conduct joint naval aviation training around Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier
The French Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group and the Indian naval aviation are conducting joint training as…
Will Air India steal the record of largest aircraft order in history?
Air India has recently entered negotiations with the world’s largest commercial aircraft manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, regarding a…
India sounding out Airbus, Boeing to set up final assembly lines in the country
Airbus and Boeing may have been sounded out by the Indian government about the possibility of setting up…
Air India boosts UK capacity, launches new routes to London Gatwick
Air India announced it is adding up to 17 frequencies between the UK and India. While five of…
India’s Go First leaves 55 passengers stranded on bus at Bengaluru airport
A Go First flight took off for Delhi leaving 55 passengers behind on bus at at Bengaluru International…
Indian government raises windfall tax on jet fuel
The Indian government has increased the taxes for several petroleum products, including aviation turbine fuel (ATF), in order…
India’s Su-30s to square off against Japan’s fighters in first mutual exercise
Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) has released additional details of the first air combat exercise to be…
Delhi High Court approves random drug testing for pilots, cabin crew, ATC staff
The Delhi High Court has approved the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) decision to require random drug…
“Visits are not audits”: ICAO denies SpiceJet’s ‘comprehensive audit’ claim
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) denied claims made by Indian budget air carrier SpiceJet declaring that the…
Rafale takes lead over Super Hornet in India’s Navy tender
The Rafale M, the carrier-borne variant of Dassault’s fighter jet, has come out on top in an evaluation…