France plans to have at least 47 Rafale fighter jets in the new F5 configuration by 2035 as Paris accelerates the modernisation of its combat aviation and nuclear deterrence capabilities.
Indian Aviation News
Airbus expects to deliver more than two aircraft to India every week over the next decade, underscoring the scale of the country’s rapidly expanding aviation market.
India plans to develop 100 airports over the next 10 years under Modified UDAN, with a ₹28,840 crore approved outlay. The expansion will target tier-2 and tier-3 cities, remote areas, Himalayan regions and islands while strengthening connections between regional airports and international hubs.
Air India Express (IX) has introduced new uniforms for its cabin crew and frontline employees, with the updated attire entering service across its network from September 1, 2026.
Airport employees are facing growing uncertainty over a possible redistribution of flight operations as Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) prepares for major Terminal 1 redevelopment.
India’s push to develop a homegrown fighter engine has intensified as Britain’s Rolls-Royce and France’s Safran compete to support the country’s next-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.
Noida International Airport faces slower growth amid geopolitical uncertainty, but India’s aviation market stays strong.
Federal Express Corporation [FedEx] (FX) plans to invest approximately $150 million to develop a new integrated air cargo hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), strengthening the company’s logistics network across India.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) has marked a major milestone in its developing cargo operations after welcoming its first Boeing 747 freighter on August 24.
GMR Airports is preparing to invest up to ₹19,400 crore ($2 billion) over the next five to seven years to expand and modernize its facilities at New Delhi and Hyderabad.