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Regulations and Government

India Drone Regs Will Help Market

India is preparing to release regulations for drones operating in its airspace.
Training and Workforce

Lockheed Martin Backs India’s Women in Aerospace Initiative

Program to encourage young women in India to consider a career in aviation is gathering support.
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Aircraft

India Seeks New Tankers for a Third Time

Fighter deployments to a tense border with China need refueling support.
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Airlines

Indian Scheme Could Boost Regional Air Services

Government support for regional connectivity could fire growth in the Indian economy.
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Airlines

Inflight Connectivity in India gets Green Light

Country’s telecom regulator clears use of internet, mobile communication aboard aircraft
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U.S. Ramps Up India Defense Role

Defense procurement is moving at leisurely pace in India, causing industry frustration.
Airlines

India Gives Nod to 49 percent Foreign Ownership of Air India

Lifts foreign ownership prohibition in an effort to resurrect fortunes of ailing flag carrier
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Indian Defense Procurement Remains Sluggish

Defense procurement moves at leisurely pace.
Airlines

Air Astana Sees Rebound Tied to Kazakhstan’s Recovery

Expansion plans include more service into India
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Purchase of Sikorsky Seahawks On Again?

Up to 24 S-70B helicopters may now be procured via the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system.
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Aircraft

Second Indian-built Do 228 To Fly in March

HAL sees 20-year market for 100 of the 19-seat turboprop
Rotorcraft

India's Bizav Seeks More Room for Helicopters

Major proposals intended to give the sector a boost have so far languished.
Aircraft

GTF Engine Pains Subside in IndiGo A320neos

Pratt identifies fix for combustor lining degradation
Airports

Delhi Airport FBO Terminal Hits Snag as Site Moves

Revised location is awaiting the demolition of the India government-owned Centaur Hotel near Runway 29.
Aircraft

Big Indian Navy Requirement for Helicopters Revealed

According to an RFI, 234 twin-engined machines are required for multiple roles.
Aircraft

Bombardier CS300 Stops at Delhi during Asian Tour

Canadian manufacturer sees big potential for narrowbody in capacity-constrained India
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Airlines

Indian Airlines Facing Major Slot Constraints

Growing pains intensify from continuing infrastructure shortcomings
Regulations and Government

India To Drop International Bizjet Ops 'Irritant'

YA number requirement is “extraneous” and no Western country requires it, according to India’s Business Aircraft Operators Association.
Charter & Fractional

Philippines Telecom Forms Air Charter Firm

Philippines Telecom's King Air 350 and Leonardo AW139 and Bell 429 helicopters previously used in house will now be offered for charter.
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Aircraft

Russia Pitches MiG-35 to India as FGFA Project Falters

The twin-engine fighter could be a viable alternative to the F-16 and Gripen, whose makers have further defined their Indian partnerships
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Airlines

India Braces for Next ICAO Audit

Airlines, regulators, airports scramble to allay safety concerns
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FBOs

Gama To Build New Bizav Terminal at Sharjah Airport

Capacity limits and congestion at Dubai International and proximity to the financial districts of Dubai have triggered a rise in bizav traffic to Sharjah.
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Aircraft

Boeing's Bullish India Outlook May Undercount Regional Aircraft

India's Regional Connectivity Scheme aims to improve infrastructure, open underserved areas to airline connectivity.
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Aircraft

Several IndiGo A320neos Sitting Idle Due to GTF Glitches

Pratt & Whitney still struggling to deliver upgraded engines to Indian carrier
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Aircraft

Indian Military Gets Connected Aircraft Demo from Honeywell

Air Force and Naval Aviation chiefs are interested in predictive maintenance.
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Airlines

IndiGo’s Play for Air India Draws Mixed Reactions

Responses range from cynicism to enthusiasm
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Aircraft

U.S. Offers GA-ASI Sea Guardian UAS to India

The maritime surveillance system is part of a further planned boost in defense cooperation between the two countries.
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Airports

India’s Capital To Get Second International Airport

Government clears plan to build new complex at Jewar, some 72 miles from Delhi International
Aircraft

Kazakhstan Invests in Bizav Infrastructure

The airport aims to become a primary connecting point to Central Asia for cities around the world.
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India's MKU Broadens Global Reach

India’s MKU strengthens global business with German