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Airport authority aims to develop airports in western India.

Financial problems at one of the two bidders is delaying the much-needed LHD project.

New bidding process unlikely to start until conclusion of next year’s federal elections

Government complaint names AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes

A Congressional edict targeting Russia as well as Iran and North Korea could force India to choose.

Needs infrastructure to accommodate 1 billion trips per year within 15 years

$141 million deal calls for upgrade of 90 ATC operations sites

But the French company’s local partner is in legal and financial trouble.

SpiceJet, IndiGo considering widebody orders

The significant employee rolls are a deterrent for many buyers, analysts say.

Sees major demand for air travel to bordering Asian countries

Continual delays and technical problems have plagued India's search for a fighter to replace its numerous aging aircraft

Regulator takes action following latest cases of in-flight shutdowns and rejected takeoffs

US Bangla Airways turboprop crash lands at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport

Hopes expansion of code-share arrangement forms basis for deeper ties

The $6.5 million, hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) TriFan 600 is expected to enter service in late 2022/early 2023.

Calls claims of negligence on the part of IndiGo "baseless"

Indian airports are in upgrade mode to cope with congestion.

India is preparing to release regulations for drones operating in its airspace.

Program to encourage young women in India to consider a career in aviation is gathering support.

Fighter deployments to a tense border with China need refueling support.

Government support for regional connectivity could fire growth in the Indian economy.

Country’s telecom regulator clears use of internet, mobile communication aboard aircraft

Defense procurement is moving at leisurely pace in India, causing industry frustration.

Lifts foreign ownership prohibition in an effort to resurrect fortunes of ailing flag carrier

Defense procurement moves at leisurely pace.

Expansion plans include more service into India

Up to 24 S-70B helicopters may now be procured via the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system.

HAL sees 20-year market for 100 of the 19-seat turboprop

Major proposals intended to give the sector a boost have so far languished.