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Pratt identifies fix for combustor lining degradation

Revised location is awaiting the demolition of the India government-owned Centaur Hotel near Runway 29.

According to an RFI, 234 twin-engined machines are required for multiple roles.

Canadian manufacturer sees big potential for narrowbody in capacity-constrained India

Growing pains intensify from continuing infrastructure shortcomings

YA number requirement is “extraneous” and no Western country requires it, according to India’s Business Aircraft Operators Association.

Philippines Telecom's King Air 350 and Leonardo AW139 and Bell 429 helicopters previously used in house will now be offered for charter.

The twin-engine fighter could be a viable alternative to the F-16 and Gripen, whose makers have further defined their Indian partnerships

Airlines, regulators, airports scramble to allay safety concerns

Capacity limits and congestion at Dubai International and proximity to the financial districts of Dubai have triggered a rise in bizav traffic to Sharjah.

India's Regional Connectivity Scheme aims to improve infrastructure, open underserved areas to airline connectivity.

Pratt & Whitney still struggling to deliver upgraded engines to Indian carrier

Air Force and Naval Aviation chiefs are interested in predictive maintenance.

Responses range from cynicism to enthusiasm

The maritime surveillance system is part of a further planned boost in defense cooperation between the two countries.

Government clears plan to build new complex at Jewar, some 72 miles from Delhi International

The airport aims to become a primary connecting point to Central Asia for cities around the world.

India’s MKU strengthens global business with German

Aequs has acquired key aerospace suppliers in the U.S. and France to extend its reach and grow its opportunties in the industry.

While debts at national carrier mount, ministers consider alternative ownership

The LUH is one of two replacements for India’s large fleet of French-origin Alouettes.

Handling companies in India and France are the first to receive the new IS-BAH certification.

Expects to meet regulatory requirements for overseas expansion by autumn 2018

Middle East airline’s entry into India would clash with “Make in India” policy, says SpiceJet Chairman

Pawan Hans Helicopters is operating a new heliport in the northwest of the Indian capital Delhi.

The Saras twin turboprop is one of several general aviation and air transport programs being pursued by India's National Aerospace Laboratories.

Air India's Alliance Air subsidiary is to expand service to second and third tier cities under the country's new Regional Connectivity Scheme.

The target is to replace Mil Mi-17s, but a new contract to upgrade those machines is also announced at the Aero India show.

Boeing says India's new regional connectivity scheme will result in more demand for narrowbody airliners on new domestic routes.

BAE Systems and Hindustan Aeronautics have jointly funded a dual-role training/combat version of the evergreen jet trainer.