Aviation
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AirAsia orders 150 A220 aircraft.
AirAsia of Malaysia has ordered 150 of the newest A220-300 aircraft. The purchase deal highlights the aircraft’s appeal to a worldwide market by being the greatest single firm order placed for the A220 and pushing the program above the 1,000 firm order milestone. On trips up to 3,600 nautical miles (6,700 km), the A220 can accommodate 100–160 passengers. Twenty-five operators…
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IndiGo starts operating direct flights from Chennai to Réunion Island
With the new route, IndiGo becomes the only Indian airline to provide nonstop connection to the island, expanding travel possibilities for both business and leisure visitors as well as the sizable Indian diaspora that lives there. Three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, IndiGo will run flights on the Chennai–Réunion Island route. The return flight departs at 18:10…
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SalamAir acquired by the Omani government.
The Sultanate of Oman’s government declared that it had successfully acquired SalamAir. The action is a component of the government’s continuous endeavours to create a comprehensive and long-lasting national aviation industry. Additionally, the acquisition of SalamAir is a significant step in solidifying the company’s position as a key pillar of the country’s economy. The business is a major facilitator of…
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Prime Minister Inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport
JEWAR, UTTAR PRADESH– In a landmark moment for India’s infrastructure and global connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar today, March 28, 2026. Developed with an investment of approximately ₹11,200 crore, the greenfield project marks the beginning of a transformative chapter for the National Capital Region (NCR) and Western Uttar Pradesh.…
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Air India starts operating four weekly direct flights to Rome Fiumicino.
After almost six years, Air India expanded its foothold in Mainland Europe with the launch of its new four-times-weekly nonstop route to Rome Fiumicino. Rome is the second destination in Italy, after Milan, and the ninth gateway in Mainland Europe for Air India. At 1332 hours (IST) on March 25, Flight AI123 took off from Delhi and landed at Rome…
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The Tourism India Alliance (TIA) expresses concerns over airlines’ use of the “Look-in Option.”
In a formal letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Tourism India Alliance (TIA) expressed concerns about the allegedly discriminatory application of the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) dated February 24, 2026. The problem, according to TIA’s letter dated March 26, 2026, is that some airlines are only extending the 48-hour “Look-in…
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Aloke Singh joins Indigo as Chief Strategy Officer
Aloke Singh has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer by the Board of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), bolstering the airline’s leadership team as it gets ready for its next stage of expansion. In his new position, Singh will oversee enterprise-wide transformation projects and lead IndiGo’s long-term strategic planning department. Accelerating expansion, improving operational effectiveness, and fortifying the airline’s competitive advantage in a…
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Ethiopian Airlines will restart Flights from Addis Ababa to Atlanta starting in May 2026
Following a brief disruption of the route since February 2026, Ethiopian Airlines is scheduled to begin direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Atlanta on May 21, 2026. For both business and pleasure tourists, the reopening further reinstates a crucial link between Africa and the United States. Customers will have more flexibility and convenient access between Atlanta and the extensive…
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With over 1,000 female pilots, women comprise 17.5% of IndiGo’s pilot workforce.
As the first and only airline in India to accomplish this feat, IndiGo declared that it currently employs more than 1,000 female pilots. The percentage of female pilots at IndiGo is 17.5%, more than three times the global average. With more than 45% of its staff being female, the airline is still working to increase equitable opportunities across all roles.…
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Amid problems in West Asia, Air India expands its operations to Toronto, Frankfurt, and Paris.
Due to increased demand after the continuing situation in West Asia, Air India has announced the deployment of additional flight capacity on a few long-haul routes. The airline will run three more flights between Delhi and Toronto between March 5 and March 11, 2026. Three new flights between Delhi and Frankfurt and one more flight between Delhi and Paris (Charles…
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