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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.

Invitations to propose seem to favor the F-16 or Gripen.

Speaks out on deficiencies of country’s regulatory structure

Tata-SIA joint venture ready to take advantage of new civil aviation policy that allows airlines with 20 airplanes to fly abroad immediately

IAF chief is bullish on Rafale, but cautious on FGFA project with Russia

An inter-governmental agreement with France has been signed for 36 aircraft.

But sovereignty concerns still prevent India from concluding two more agreements on deeper cooperation.

Prevarication in Delhi strikes another big defense contract, for six A330MRTTs.

Adapting the heavy supersonic weapon to the Su-30MKI has not been an easy task.

Highlights include regional connectivity scheme, liberalization of foreign investment

The HTT-40 is due to enter service in 2018.