China Eastern Airlines (MU) is set to resume direct flights between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) starting November 9, marking the restoration of a key air corridor between China and India after a five-year hiatus.
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Embraer, a leading global aerospace manufacturer, has officially opened its new corporate office in India.
Air India’s (AI) leasing arm, AI Fleet Services IFSC (AIFS), has secured a $215 million seven-year amortizing term loan from Standard Chartered Bank (StanC) and Bank of India (BoI).
The inauguration of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) marks a transformative step in India’s aviation infrastructure.
Tata Group’s aerospace arm, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), is in advanced stages of setting up India’s first private‑sector final assembly line (FAL) for Airbus’s H125 single‑engine helicopter in the Karnataka region.
IndiGo Airlines (6E) has announced the launch of new winter routes designed to improve regional connectivity.
Three Chinese airlines, including a cargo operator, have applied to India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for operational authorisation to restart direct flights to India.
India is now the third-largest aviation market by passenger volume and is positioned for substantial long-term growth.
India’s aviation industry generates $53.6 billion in total contribution to the country’s GDP, according to recent industry data.
The Philippines saw a dramatic surge in interest from Indians after the announcement of visa-free entry for Indian passport holders.