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SAF Reality Check Aviation's Green Gap
The 2050 net-zero carbon emissions goal is just 25 years away, yet global aviation is struggling to take off in its decarbonisation push. Against this harsh reality, India's SAF blending targets—1 per cent by 2025, 2 per cent by 2027, and 5 per cent by 2030—seem way too modest reports.
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June 2025
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Keeping passengers connected
Intelsat prioritizes the provision of genuinely seamless, high-performance connectivity at scale across various airline fleets and routes, while also offering flexible monetization options and operational value. MIKE DEMARCO, Chief Commercial Officer, Intelsat, offers his perspective on the key developments that are shaping connectivity across airlines. Some excerpts
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June 2025
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Secure Travel
The digitalisation of air transport and airport systems requires strong cyber security measures and strategies argues ATUL CHANDRA
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June 2025
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The unstoppable ascent of India's aviation juggernaut
IndiGo's story is more than a corporate triumph. It's a blueprint for marrying fiscal rigour with operational brilliance In the process, it has not only survived but thrived, turning India's aviation liberalisation into a $50 billion empire. As CEO Pieter Elbers, the former KLM chief who took the helm in 2022, asserts, “Our goal isn’t just to fly planes, but to democratise the skies.” With 1,000 aircraft on order and a nation of 1.4 billion as its runway, IndiGo isn’t just leading Indian aviation:
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June 2025
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The IX-Factor of Indian Aviation
IX is setting a new course for growth in the red-hot Indian avia- tion market. VISHAL DUGGAL reports
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June 2025
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Defining aviation's future at IATA AGM 2025
The 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will take place from June 1 to 3 in Delhi. Returning after over forty years, this event, hosted by IndiGo, will be the third occasion that the AGM is being held in Delhi, following previous meetings in 1958 and 1983.
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June 2025
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WILL DHOLERA POSITION INDIA AS A LOGISTICS POWERHOUSE?
The Dholera Airport, rising from the arid landscape approximately 80 kilometres south of Ahmedabad, isn’t just another infrastructure project. It’s the cornerstone of what could become India’s most audacious urban experiment—the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), a $30 billion smart city dreamed up as the crown jewel of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). NIDHI SHARMA reports.
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May 2025
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UNTAPPED SKIES OF INDIA
Beyond the bustling metros, India's hidden private airfields and surging charter demand could rewrite the future of aviation — if policy, infrastructure, and innovation take flight together, highlights RASHEED KAPPAN
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May 2025
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Eating on the floor!
Sticking to one’s roots is highly commendable and appreciated, but when done appropriately, however, a Gujarati man has taken the traditional way of Indian eating much more seriously than can be appreciated.
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May 2025
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STARTING AN AIRLINE
There is something about aviation that seems to tickle people in South Asia ever so often.
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May 2025
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Mumbai to Host Inter Passenger Terminal Show 2025
The upcoming Inter Passenger Terminal Show 2025 (IPTS 2025) has signed on key partners including Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) as the Airport Partner.
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May 2025
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Star Air Accelerates Growth with Fleet
Star Air, India's most consistent regional airline, announced a Smaj Embraer E175 jet, into its growing fleet.
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May 2025
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THE FUTURE OF PILOT TRAINING: WHY INDIA NEEDS ITS SIMULATORS
India is at the cusp of an aviation boom. But the availability of trained pilots is still a key issue confronting the sector. KHUSHBEG JATTANA, General Manager for Simaero India, articulates the need for training pilots in India, to save foreign currency, save costs, prevent inordinate delays and avoid the inconvenience faced by airlines training pilots abroad.
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May 2025
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FLY91 to purchase two ATR aircraft simultaneously
FLY91, a pure play regional airline, currently operates 100+ flights and looks to scale up its operations to 150 weekly flights to cater to the busy rush during the summer schedule.
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May 2025
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BUSINESS AVIATION DRIVERS IN EMERGING MARKETS
India's business aviation sector is on the cusp of rapid growth, driven by new ownership models, rising private air travel demand, and emerging technologies, despite infrastructure and regulatory hurdles, highlights RASHEED KAPPAN
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May 2025
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Air India receives GDP certification for cargo business
Air India, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification for its Cargo business, reinforcing its commitment to delivering world-class logistics solutions for pharmaceutical products.
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May 2025
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BASE EFFECT
There is a growing need for FBOs to drive growth of business and private aviation in India. As business aviation expands in India, Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) are emerging as vital infrastructure, promising faster operations and a premium experience for private jet users, highlights ATUL CHANDRA
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May 2025
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Air India SATS inaugurates worldclass Logistics Park at BIAL
Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS), announced the launch of the AISATS BLR Logistics Park at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport).
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May 2025
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Transforming In-flight Connectivity
Intelsat is driving a new era of inflight connectivity with its multi-orbit satellite networks, delivering high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi across North America, Asia, and India.
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May 2025
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Air Cargo Demand Grows 4.4 per cent in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets, showing:
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May 2025
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FROZEN SKIES FOR AVIATION
The closure of airspace between India and Pakistan represents one of the most disruptive consequences of the post-Pahalgam geopolitics in the region. What began as a temporary security measure during moments of crisis has evolved into a prolonged aviation deadlock with economic costs for both nations. For India, it will be an economic hit for the airlines, longer travel time, fewer non-stop flights, but for a bankrupt Pakistan, it will mean loss of millions of dollars in overflight fees
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May 2025
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EFW and Confity Capital Partners Sign Conversion Agreement
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Even Airbus freighter conversions, today announced it has signed an agreement with Confity Capital Partners (Confity), a UAE-based growth equity and investment firm, on a multiaircraft order for its Airbus A330 (P2F) Passenger-to-Freighter programme.
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May 2025
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100 million by 2027 !
Delhi Airport aims to achieve its place as a global aviation gateway.
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May 2025
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Air India daily flights to Tokyo Haneda
Air India announced the expansion of its non-stop service Abe increasing flights to daily flights, starting 15 June 2025.
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May 2025
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EBACE 2025 DITCHES THE TARMAC FOR THE THINK TANK
EBACE 2025 is shaping up to be a watershed moment in the evolution of one of Europe’s most prestigious business aviation events. Held annually in Geneva, the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) has long been synonymous with cutting-edge aircraft displays and top-tier networking. But this year, everything is changing.
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May 2025
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IndiGo Names Michael Whitaker as Independent Director
IndiGo announced that Michael Whitaker will join as an Independent Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.S. agency in charge of air safety, efficiency, and the operation of the national air traffic system in the U.S.A. He resigned from the FAA in January of this year.
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May 2025
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BLUE SKY EXPERIENCE
Cutting-edge in-flight entertainment and connectivity upgrades—from Starlink to smart cabin systems—are redefining the luxury and productivity of business jet travel, writes MIKE RAJKUMAR
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May 2025
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TRANSFORMATION IN THE MAKING
Hybrid-electric propulsion is set to reshape general aviation, with key technologies matur- ing through global test programmes and prototypes. Hybrid propulsion for general aviation aeroplanes could be a reality, sooner than we think, writes ATUL CHANDRA
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May 2025
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THE FUTURE OF PILOT TRAINING WHY INDIANEEDS ITS SIMULATORS
WHY INDIA NEEDS ITS SIMULATORS
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May 2025
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BLUE SKY EXPERIENCE
Cutting-edge in-flight entertainment and connectivity upgrades—from Starlink to smart cabin systems—are redefining the luxury and productivity of business jet travel, writes
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