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Rotorcraft

Indian Navy Receives Approval for New Helicopters

After a long saga, the Indian Navy has been granted approval to buy the Sikorsky MH-60R through FMS channels, as well as a new utility helicopter
Environment

First Biofuel Flight in South Asia Resonates During Cost Crisis

Indian government readies national policy on commitment to alternative fuels
Airports

Damage Control at India’s Cochin Airport in Full Swing

Indian navy called in to aid recovery from worst flooding in a century
Aircraft

Indian P-8 Controversy Threatens Follow-on Buy

India has acquired the P-8 Poseidon as a replacement for its Tupolev Tu-142 "bears'. Desires for a follow-on purchase are now under threat
Airlines

India Aviation Experiences Downturn

Overcapacity cited as a cause. Reduction could help industry recover
Charter & Fractional

India Working on Bizav Aircraft Management Rules

New guidelines would help the country’s business aviation sector to become more cost-effective.
Aircraft

Rafale Encounters Political Headwinds in India

The contract to buy 36 Rafales has become an election issue in India, where its pricing and offset deal have come under scrutiny
Airlines

IndiGo, GoAir Ground More A320neos

Pratt & Whitney PW11000G combustors again the culprit
Aircraft

IAI TaxiBots Are Heading To Delhi and Mumbai

TaxiBots are helping to "green" India's airports following agreement with KSU Aviation.
Aircraft

Dynamatic Technologies Grows UK Business

With manufacturing facilities in the UK and sister plants around the globe, Dynamatic Technologies is a sole supplier to the Airbus A320 family.
Aircraft

HAL Faces Growing Competition in Home Market

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is a market leader in India, but private industry is offering more competition.
Aircraft

India's Vistara Orders Boeing and Airbus

First deliveries will begin next year.

Quest Digital Threads Services across Manufacturing

The company's product line offers Aerospace 4.0 capabilities, it says.

Rolls-Royce-TCS Look at a Digitized Future

Partnership on digital data builds on previous relationship.
Avionics

Cyient Unveils X-band Radars for Global Market

Cyients's single-channel transmit and receive module was developed in India.
Airports

India's Airports Poised for Further Development

Airport authority aims to develop airports in western India.
Aircraft

India’s Plan To Buy Helicopter Carriers Falters

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

Potential Buyers Reject Air India Sale Conditions

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

AirAsia Subject of Corruption Probe in India

Government complaint names AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes
Regulations and Government

New U.S. Sanctions Pose Dilemma for India’s Defense

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

India To Take Long View Toward Airport Development

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

Harris Wins Contract To Modernize India’s ATM System

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

Dassault Reports Rafale Progress in India

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

Indian Budget Carriers Hold Long-haul Aspirations

SpiceJet, IndiGo considering widebody orders

Indian Government Looks To Divest Air India

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

SpiceJet Lobbies for International Route Subsidies

Sees major demand for air travel to bordering Asian countries
Aircraft

India’s Fighter Saga Continues

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

India Grounds 11 Airbus A320neos

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

Q400 Crash in Nepal Claims at Least 50

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

Ailing SriLankan Airlines Looks for Boost from Qatar

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