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Airlines

Indian Safety Regulators Respond to EASA, ICAO Scrutiny

Ready to present reports on safety status
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Aircraft

Banks Scrap Bizjet Owned by India's Vijay Mallya

A Hawker 700 owned by Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya was sold for a scrap value of just $34,540.
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Safety

Indian Company First To Get IS-BAH

Delhi-based SRC Aviation has become the first company to be awarded with the IS-BAH ground handing standard.
Regulations and Government

FAA Restores India’s Safety Ranking

Country's airlines can now add service to U.S.
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Aircraft

Indian Official Describes Latest AEW&C Plans

Joint venture with Embraer sought to export converted EMB-145s, while A330 will meet IAF's requirement for a larger platform
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No Relief for Business Aviation in India's New Budget

Regulatory hurdles continue to hamstring what could be a growing industry, says the nation's business aviation association.
Aircraft

‘Make in India’ Theme Stressed at Aero India Show

No big defense deals done at the event, but a top-level French delegation arrived soon after
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Aircraft

Rafale’s Prospects Discussed By Top Indian Officials

Indian air force chief says MMRCA is urgent, and more Sukhois are no substitute
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Regulations and Government

Israel Raises Profile in India To Protect Market Share

Israel's defense minister Moshe Ya'alon said his country's relationship with India is "finally out of the closet" after his visit to the Aero India show.
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Regulations and Government

Indian Procurement Reform is Real, Modi Tells Aero India

Indian private sector companies are taking advantage of a more open defense procurement environment
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Regulations and Government

India Expects FAA To Upgrade Its Air Safety Rating

The Indian government is hopeful that FAA will raise its IASA safety rating from Category Two to Category one by the end of May.
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Regulations and Government

India Promises Long-delayed Bizav Regulatory Reform

India's civil aviation ministry says new bizav-friendly aviation policy will be issued within a month.
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Engines

Snecma and Max Aerospace Form Engine MRO in India

MAEPL will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul for CFM56 airliner engines, as well as for military aircraft turbofans.
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Aircraft

Airbus Appoints India’s Dynamatic As Tier One Supplier

Dynamatic is now fully responsible for A330 flap track manufacturing
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Aircraft

U.S. Offers Four New Defense Projects to India

President Obama’s visit renews defense trade pact and signals greater cooperation.
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Airlines

Ailing SpiceJet Gets New Lease on Life

Co-founder agrees to take controlling stake
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Aircraft

Open Skies Open Opportunities for Embraer in Asia

Indonesian operator agrees to lease E195s
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Airlines

Air Astana Eyes Preeminence in Central Asia

Kazakhstan-based airline poised for expansion
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Aircraft

Russia Could Grab Major Indian Helicopter Contracts

After leaders meet, Western bidders could be shut out of three pending requirements.
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Airlines

Thousands Stranded as SpiceJet Comes Close to Shutdown

Fuel supply resumes, but only temporarily
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Chooses Sikorsky S-70B

The Seahawk was preferred to the NH-90
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Charter & Fractional

India Relaxes Some Regulations for Business Aviation Operators

Regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a trio of positive guidelines for the business aviation industry.
Regulations and Government

Asian Airlines Call for Sanity on Safety and Health Pandemics

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines addresses flight tracking, Ebola threat
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Aircraft

Indian Radar Buys Prompt Thales Joint Venture

BEL-Thales Systems will meet new offset and tech transfer rules
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Asian Airlines Struggle with Low Yields Despite Growth

U.S. carriers considering international expansion could add to the pressure
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Regulations and Government

India’s Latest Aviation Policy To Promote Regional Links

Charter services get scheduled status.
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New Indian Proposal Threatens Charter Operators

Proposal would affect operators with fewer than three aircraft in their fleet.
Accidents

Sukhoi Crash Raises Fresh IAF Safety Concerns

The IAF’s safety record is again under scrutiny, with concerns over training and maintenance being voiced unofficially.
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Aircraft

Air India’s Fleet Buy Under Scrutiny

Criticism runs rampant of inprudent spending.
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