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Covid effects have led to talks between AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and the Tata Group over the Malaysian group’s stake in AirAsia India.

India’s Mahindra Aerospace has shuttered its GippsAero subsidiary in Australia that had manufactured the GA8 Airvan.

Despite the Covid-19 crisis, India’s first FBO located at Delhi International Airport has finally opened.

Grounded since April last year, debt-laded Jet Airways appears positioned to restart operations early in 2021.

The Australian aircraft manufacturer has seen sales and deliveries of its GA8 Airvan dry up during the pandemic.

India’s largest low-cost carrier Indigo has now started offering aircraft charter under IndiGo Charter Services to boost revenue.

Differences in federal and state laws have raised questions about health protocols required of Indian airlines.

New Delhi-based Book Air Ambulance has introduced the first-ever membership in India that it calls 'Cashless and Affordable Air Ambulance' service.

Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) of India and Pratt & Whitney have jointly released a report outlining general aviation's social benefits.

India’s only privately owned full-service airline took delivery of its first Dreamliner on February 29.

The Indian Army is due to get its desired attack helicopters, while the Indian Navy will receive much-needed replacements for the elderly Sea King fleet.

The national carrier of Qatar continues to find avenues to counter the effects of a Saudi-led blockade.

India is maintaining funding for major procurement programs, but there is no major increase, and there are big changes in the supplier approval process.

Prince Air founder Sanket Singh believes a subscription approach will provide for lower costs and prices, making private aircraft more widely available.

The Indian LCC must replace all nonconforming engines on its remaining A320neos by May 31

India solicits its second Expression of Interest for the state-owned airline in two years.

Based in southern India, No. 222 Squadron now operates the Su-30MKI with the BrahMos supersonic surface attack weapon.

The Indian government’s allegations against AirAsia officials will likely stall its application for international flying rights for AirAsia India.

The delayed naval version of the Light Combat Aircraft has undertaken its first carrier trials.

New York-based Blade Urban Air Mobility and majority partner Delhi-based Hunch Ventures recently started preliminary helicopter service in India.

India’s three armed forces now come under the purview of a single Chief of the Defence Staff, whose aim is to streamline logistics and operational assets.

At least 15 are dead following the crash of a Bek Air Fokker 100 taking off from Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan.

Starting with the An-32, the IAF is to engage local industry for maintenance to focus military efforts on front-line activities.

The Indian low-fare carrier led by Ajay Singh hopes to launch a new airline based in Ras Al Khaimah by the end of next year.

HAL is struggling with strikes as the government aims to privatize a raft of public bodies, including the aerospace sector.

Akbar Al Baker criticized the Indian government for withholding bilateral air services rights due to lack of investment by Qatar in the subcontinent.

Air Astana sees itself as a lead contender for the Nur-Sultan to JFK service.

India’s government moves ahead with a plan to divest 13 airports.

India’s Light Utility Helicopter is virtually ready for production, and a factory is being prepared, but a contract still awaits.

India’s only private full-service airline seeks to expand internationally and eyes first long-haul destination next year.