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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.

In January, Dassault delivered the first of its new Falcon 8X jets to go to an Indian client.

Indian regulations mean that charter operators have to go through an additional approval stage to participate in the Regional Connectivity Scheme.

ACASS offers a range of services including aircraft sales, delivery, management support and flight crew sourcing.

Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet is the likely front-runner; the Navy is also talking E-2D Hawkeye AEW with the U.S.

The new interest in foreign single-engined fighters does not preclude Indian production of the French jet.

Meanwhile, the big ‘Make in India’ contract for 56 airlifters should be signed by mid-year, according to the IAF chief.

Sudhir Nayak is the first Indian to serve on the board of IBAC.

The service is seeking about 20 twin-engine jets for the second indigenous aircraft carrier.

Shortage of the new currency is creating problems for business aircraft operators, who have traditionally done aviation services transactions in cash.

A Mk 1A version will feature improvements, but the extent of indigenous versus foreign radar content remains unclear.