Indiaaviation News

IndiGo takes delivery of its 25th A320 - 2010-03-08

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:44:28

IndiGo, the award-winning low-fare airline that is redefining the airline business in India, took the delivery of its 25th A320 aircraft on the opening day of the Hyderabad Air Show, ‘India Aviation 2010’. The delivered aircraft is powered by IAE engines. The delivery ceremony was presided over by Honourable Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Praful Patel.

Air India signs agreement to become GEnx service provider - 2010-03-05

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:40:16

GE Aviation and India’s national carrier Air India have signed a GE Branded Services Agreement (GBSA) under which GE Aviation will provide technical support as Air India offers maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the GEnx-1B engine and further advances its plans to become a global MRO service provider.

Air India Airbus 320 lands at India Aviation - 2010-03-04

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:39:03

The first of the new generation Airbus A320 aircraft on order joined the Air India fleet today, with the arrival of a mint fresh aircraft at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, where India Aviation 2010, India’s first civilian air show is on. The aircraft also becomes the 74th own aircraft of the 111 on order, to join Air India’s fleet.

Minister inaugurates ‘India Aviation 2010’ at Begumpet Airport - 2010-03-04

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:37:36

The India Aviation 2010 international exhibition at the Begumpet air base here got off to a sombre start today when an aircraft ‘Kiran HJT-16’ of the Indian Navy’s ‘Sagar Pawan’ aerobatic team crashed into a residential building off the airport. The mishap occurred just when the aircraft in formation were about to sign off from an awe inspiring manoeuvre at the flying display which last for 25 minutes.

Bombardier to open new regional support office in Mumbai - 2010-03-04

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:35:25

Fifth new regional office to consolidate company’s existing regional presence

CFM Presence in India continues to grow - 2010-03-04

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:34:23

Since the first CFM56 engines entered service with Jet Airways in 1994, CFM International's presence in India and Southern Asia has steadily grown. Today, there are more then 500 CFM56 engines in service or on order in the region powering Airbus and Boeing aircraft for Air India, Air India Express, Go Air, and SpiceJet, as well as airlines in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

CFM opens new CFM56 training center in Hyderabad - 2010-03-03

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:47:53

Delivering on a commitment made to its customers in 2007, CFM International (CFM) today formally opened the new CFM56 Training Center here. The Hyderabad facility, the fourth such engine maintenance training center for CFM56 customers worldwide, has the capacity to train 500 engineers annually and mirrors those in China, France, and the United States.

Mumbai International Airport receives Emirates’ first luxury lounge in India - 2010-02-26

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:58:58

Passengers from Mumbai can now enjoy Emirates’ trademark service on the ground, as well as in the air, following the airline’s inauguration of its first dedicated passenger lounge on the Indian Subcontinent at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

Qatar Airways arrives in Bengaluru - 2010-02-24

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:13:49

Qatar Airways today embarked on its 2010 global expansion programme with the launch of scheduled flights to the southern Indian city of Bengaluru (Bangalore).

Tiger Airways explores more destinatiions in India; receives second owned aircraft - 2010-02-24

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:11:46

Owning aircraft lowers cost versus leasing; more similar arrangements to be explored. Fleet expanded to 19; to increase to 33 by end 2011. Exploring three more south India destinations Trivandrum, Trichy and Kochi

India’s Kingfisher Airlines set to join oneworld alliance - 2010-02-24

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:06:06

India’s leading domestic carrier and only five-star airline, Kingfisher Airlines, is lining up to join oneworld® after signing a memorandum of understanding as its first step towards full membership of the world’s leading quality airline alliance, subject to Indian regulatory approval.

Indian Government approves equity support of Rs. 800 crores to NACIL - 2010-02-19

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:13:30

The Government today has approved the proposal for release of equity support of Rs.800 crores in two equal monthly installments to National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL).

Equity induction by the Government in the National Aviation Company of India Limited - 2010-02-19

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:55:07

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved release of Rs.800 crore as equity induction in the National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL). The equity induction would not only ease the cash flow situation of the company but would also preclude borrowings from the markets at a high cost.

Kingfisher Airlines to start New Delhi – London flights from 28-Mar-10 - 2010-02-18

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:27:29

Kingfisher Airlines, India’s only Five Star airline rated by Skytrax, today announced that it will commence flying on the New Delhi – London route from March 28, 2010. These flights will be daily non-stop flights from New Delhi to London Heathrow.

Jet Airways announces daily non-stop service to South Africa - 2010-02-17

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:32:48

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced that it will commence daily non-stop flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg from April 14th, 2010. The airline will introduce services to the Rainbow Nation using a new state-of-the-art Airbus 330-200 aircraft.

Ministry of Civil Aviation approval for new ASA between India and Nepal - 2010-02-12

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:05:39

The Government today approved the new Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Nepal.

Kingfisher Airlines strengthens management team - 2010-02-12

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:23:04

Amit Agarwal appointed Sr. VP-Corporate Development & Planning

Bengaluru International Airport receives ISO 14001: 2004 certification - 2010-02-11

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:16:17

Official recognition of the airport management’s constant efforts towards a greener airport and city

Lubna Al Qasimi discusses stronger UAE-India bilateral ties - 2010-02-11

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:12:54

Lubna Al Qasimi discusses stronger UAE-India bilateral ties with India's Minister of State for External Affairs

Kingfisher Airlines granted traffic rights for 7 new international routes - 2010-02-11

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:29:16

To Launch New Delhi – London & New Delhi – Hong Kong Routes Soon