New Indian airline Akasa Air to lure staff with share offer
The new Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air, which is due to launch operations in the upcoming summer of…
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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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Start-up Hans Airways signs agreement for first A330-200, eyes summer launch
Start-up airline Hans Airways has signed a letter of intent for its first aircraft, an Airbus A330-200, ahead…
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Hundreds of Air India Express cabin crew members look set to launch an indefinite strike over allegations of…
India to begin evaluating the Rafale M fighter for Vikrant aircraft carrier
From January 6, 2022, the Indian Navy will test the naval version of the Dassault Rafale fighter jet,…
Pakistan buys Chinese J-10 fighter jets to counter India’s Rafale order
Pakistan has officially confirmed the purchase of at least two squadrons of Chinese Chengdu J-10 single-engine fighter jets. The order was announced by Pakistan’s Interior…
Indian start-up Akasa Air unveils new livery
Indian start-up airline Akasa Air has unveiled its new livery, in tones of orange and purple, saying it has taken…
India fines missile manufacturer for breach of Rafale contract
India’s defense ministry imposed a fine on European missile manufacturer MBDA for failing to meet contractual obligations. The fine of “less than €1 million” was issued after MBDA…
India’s top military chief dies in helicopter crash
India’s Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat died when an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter crashed in Coonoor, in southern India, on December 8, 2021. An IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopter was carrying 14…
Qantas starts Sydney- Delhi flights; Melbourne – Delhi to start before Christmas
Australian carrier Qantas started its first commercial flight to India on December 6, 2021, after almost a decade…
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Turkey’s Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) race to offer the most attractive choice as Malaysia’s fighter jet tender heats up. The Malaysian government…
India begins construction of Noida International Airport (NIA)
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SIA and low-cost arm Scoot to resume flights to India
After an almost two-year hiatus, Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) and its low-cost subsidiary carrier Scoot are set to…
Singapore and India to resume flights under the vaccinated travel lane scheme
Singapore and India have reached an agreement to resume commercial flights between the two countries beginning November 29,…
Low-cost start-up flypop begins with cargo routes while pandemic rages
Starting with cargo and then moving to passengers. That’s the strategy of new airline Flypop, which aims to…
Akasa Air acquires LEAP-1B engines to power its 737 MAX jets
India’s latest startup airline Akasa Air signed a purchase contract and service agreement with CFM International to power…
Indian start-up Akasa announces order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX at Dubai Airshow
Indian start-up carrier Akasa Air has placed an order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, its first order…