Here’s a look at the top 10 countries with the biggest air forces in 2025, and where India and Pakistan stand among them.
Aerospace
Vietjet (VJ) has ordered 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft to expand its international network.
Japan Airlines (JL) or JAL will retire its first-ever Boeing 777-300ER (JA731J), marking the end of a two-decade era in its long-haul fleet.
Wizz Air (W6), the Budapest-based low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
Bombardier has achieved a major milestone as the first production Global 8000 business jet completed its inaugural flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
The Boeing 777X, the latest flagship from Boeing, represents a major leap in commercial aviation.
Qatar Airways (QR) has finalized a historic $200 billion order for 160 Boeing widebody aircraft, including 777X and 787 models, during a signing ceremony in Doha.
Boeing delivered 45 commercial aircraft in April 2025, nearly doubling its April 2024 figure of 24 jets.
HAL in Nashik overhauled two more civilian aircraft at its new MRO facility. It has recently launched its MRO services for civilian aircraft.
Airbus has firmly stated that U.S. airlines must bear the cost of import tariffs on aircraft delivered from Europe.