The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that British Airways (BA) cannot claim tax treaty protection for income earned from providing ground handling and engineering services to other airlines in India.
Indian aviation
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is preparing for a crucial safety oversight assessment by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in November.
Air India (AI) is accelerating its digital transformation strategy by deploying artificial intelligence across customer service, maintenance planning, crew management, and operational monitoring.
ndia picks Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Rajkot as hub-and-spoke airports for seamless international transfers starting June 1.
India’s aviation market shows strong growth but suffers from a limited fleet of widebody aircraft. Incoming IndiGo (6E) chief Willie Walsh described the country’s roughly 50 widebody planes as a “scandal” in an interview with the BBC.
India is evaluating a strategic move to join a European 6th-generation fighter jet program, signaling a long-term shift in its air combat roadmap.
In 2026, the global balance of air power continues to reflect both historic military dominance and rapid modernisation efforts, particularly across Asia.
Dassault Aviation is aiming to finalize a major contract with India for 114 Rafale fighter jets before the end of the year.
Etihad Airways (EY) has proposed an unconventional approach to India’s traffic rights policy, arguing that foreign carriers can help build demand before Indian airlines scale up.
The airport will be built entirely on reclaimed land off the coast of the Palghar district, emerging as India’s first offshore aviation hub.