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Indian Navy Successfully Test-fires BrahMos Missile

Commenting on the test a senior military officer said, the Indian Navy’s successful precision strike in the Arabian Sea by ship marked a launch of BrahMos missile with a DRDO-designed indigenous seeker and booster, reinforcing the nation’s commitment towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' a self-reliance initiative in defence

IndiGo Orders Nearly 500 Aircraft To Expand Its Reach To Europe

BW Online Bureau

National

Recently, Air India ordered 840 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, the firm's order is for 470 planes and the remaining 370 are options

Indian Oil Launches Special Aviation Fuel For Small Aircraft, Drones

BW Online Bureau

Energy & Infra

While launching the fuel, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the launch of indigenous AV Gas 100 LL is important to serve the needs of the aviation industry, with increases footfalls in airports, rise in the number of aircraft and FTOs in trainee for pilot training

Vihaan.AI: Air India Unveils New Transformation Plan

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

Under the new plan, Air India plans to increase its market share by over 30 per cent in the domestic market while significantly growing the international routes from the present market share

Akasa Air To Add One Aircraft Every Two Weeks

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vinay Dube said the airline was well-capitalized to induct 72 aircraft over the next five years, while mourning the death of Akasa's top backer and ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala who passed away on Sunday

Akasa Air's First Aircraft Arrives in Delhi

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, offering efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares, plans to offer commercial flights starting in the summer of 2022 to support the growing demand across India. It's first aircraft touchdown at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi at 08:42 AM on 21 June

Made-in-India Aircraft Takes Off For Its First Commercial Flight

BW Online Bureau

Economy Policy Aviation

The state-run Alliance Air became the country's first commercial airline to fly an Indian-made aircraft for civil operations

IndiGo Signs Pact To Explore Usage Of Sustainable Aviation Fuel In Its Aircraft

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

"The utilisation of SAF commercially is still a few years away but as a leader in Indian aviation, we have already embarked on this journey by signing our first MoU with an international SAF provider,"

TaxiBot: Revolutionizing Aviation Industry

Dr. Karunakar Jha

Economy Policy Aviation

Taxibot is a semi-robotic equipment used to taxi the aircraft from its bay to the take-off zone without using engine power. This process would help save the environment as CO2 emissions corresponding to taxiing of aircraft for every mission would be saved.

British Airways Flies Aircraft With Emergency Aid To Delhi

BW Online Bureau

Economy Policy Aviation

The British Airways family has been deeply affected by the terrible scenes in India of the deepening humanitarian crisis that has impacted the lives of many of our people.

Former envoy lauds India's decision to allow Pak PM's aircraft to use its airspace

Raj Kantak

World

Former envoy lauds India's decision to allow Pak PM's aircraft to use its airspace

5 killed in Brazil in aircraft crash

Raj Kantak

World

5 killed in Brazil in aircraft crash

Air Taxi Start-Up Joby Explores Deal To Go Public

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets Sector Reports

Joby has raised more than $800 million in private funding since it was founded in 2009 and in 2020 was valued at $2.6 billion, according to PitchBook, which tracks private fundraisings. Joby's backers include Toyota Motor Corp and Intel Corp.