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IndiGo Kickstarts Construction of its MRO Facility in Bengaluru, India
In its initiative to establish its presence in the aircraft MRO sector in India, IndiGo has commenced the project of construction of its world-class Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru at the Kempegowda International Airport. The project is expected to complete and fully functional by the beginning of the year 2028.
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September - October 2025
Aviation World
Vietnam: Navigating Uncharted Territory With High Growth Potential
Vietnam's business aviation sector represents “uncharted territory” where significant risks coexist with exceptional rewards. What should potential investors know about this high-potential market? Quang Le, Key Account Manager at the Ho Chi Minh City office of international flight brokerage firm Chapman Freeborn shares his insight on the evolving business aviation sector of Vietnam.
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September - October 2025
Aviation World
"We want to produce in India because we believe that India is an emerging market..."
Aerospace industry leaders from global OEMs joined together recently to assess the capabilities of BMT Aerospace in India and understand how next-gen manufacturing capabilities align with this evolving landscape. With the Indian government's push for self-reliance and the rapid expansion of the aviation sector, India presents a significant growth opportunity. To understand more on the plans of expanding its footprints in India, Benoit Reynders, CEO, BMT Aerospace in an exclusive interview with Aviation World discuss in details about the present capability, its sister concern IGW in India, future plans of investments and expansion and many more topics.. Here are the excerpts of the interview:
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September - October 2025
Aviation World
PILOT TRAINING WITHOUT BORDERS
THE HUNGARIAN PHAPA METHOD COULD REVOLUTIONIZE PILOT TRAINING
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September - October 2025
Aviation World
MUMBAI AIRPORT ACHIEVES STEADY Q1 IN FY26, NAVIGATES GLOBAL HEADWINDS WITH 13.6 MILLION FLYERS
Amidst a challenging global and domestic aviation environ ment, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has delivered a resilient performance in the first quarter of FY 2025-26, recording over 13.6 million passengers between April and June 2025. The quarter also recorded the highest single-day passenger traffic for the Quarter on 30 May 2025 with 161,603 passengers.
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September - October 2025
Aviation World
Celebrating Innovation: inter airport Europe marks 50 years of transforming airport technology
As the aviation industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, inter airport Europe 2025 returns to Munich from October 7-9 for its landmark 25th edition, promising to be the most dynamic and future-focused event yet.
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September - October 2025
Aviation World
SATNA AND DATIA AIRPORTS IN MADHYA PRADESH INAUGURATED BY THE PM
In a significant move towards enhancing regional air connectivity and infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the newly developed airports at Satna and Datia through video conferencing.
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September - October 2025
Aviation World
Global airlines highlights calls for growth, safety and sustainability at IATA 81st AGM
After a gap of 42 years, New Delhi hosted the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from 1st-3rd June 2025. The host Airline was IndiGo and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the global aviation delegate on with a keynote address. Aviation World Exclusive.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
Taking India Home: How Airports Are Becoming Gateways to Indian Craftsmanship
Airports in India are more of an architectural marvel with all the beautification and greenery being installed as per the international standard. The feature written by Mr. Naresh Sharma, CEO of IRHPL Group of companies highlights the various experiences that culturally bind the passengers with the aesthetics approach and human connect.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
"India is in a hurry and so is IndiGo..."
IndiGo, India's largest low cost carrier recently hosted the 81st IATA AGM in Delhi.
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July - August 2025
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Abhishek Kumar
In the process of conducting the interview, Aviation World pointed out few of the top capabilities which is highlighted below.
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July - August 2025
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D328ECO TEST AIRCRAFT ROLLS OUT: A DEFINING MILESTONE IN SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL AVIATION
Deutsche Aircraft has unveiled the first D328eco test aircraft (TAC 1) at their headquarters in the Airtech Campus in Oberpfaffenhofen, a transformative moment for sustainable regional aviation.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
"The Aviator with Midas Touch"
The aviation industry know him as the RT Guru of India as he runs India's most trusted & highest rated aviation institute 'IFA (Institution for Aviators)' which has a record of clearing over 6000+ RTR(A) results in India and to train over 11000 pilots till now.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
Al 171 Crash and Why the World Wants to know, “Why?!”...
Air India Flight 171 killed 230 passengers including 169 Indians, 11 children and 2 infants; 53 British, 1 Canadian, 7 Portuguese, 2 pilots, 10 crew and former BJP Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in possibly the most tragic and shocking air disaster in 40 years.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
The 55th International Paris Air Show
The 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show, held from June 16 to 22, 2025, once again demonstrated its unique ability to bring together the global aerospace industry and foster exchanges between manufacturers, institutions, and international partners.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
WINGS INDIA 2026 TO SHOWCASE THE BOOMING INDIAN AVIATION SECTOR
Every two years, global aviation bodies assembles at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad( Telangana) to witness “Wings India”- Asia's largest event on Civil Aviation which comprises of commercial, business and general aviation and Advance Air Mobility.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
Guruji Shrii Arnav
The Mystic Who Speaks to Machines A Journey of Dialogue, Design & Impact
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
Capt. Gopichand Thotakura Entrepreneur, Educator & Adventurer
After successfully completing the space flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard-25 (NS-25) mission, India's first civilian astronaut, Capt. Gopichand Thotakura next aims to make an orbital mission, docking at the International Space Station and spend a few days there.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
ASHWANI ACHARYA
Ashwani Acharya is a seasoned aviation professional who in last two decades has contributed and lead in some of India's most transformative aviation ventures from establishing the country's largest pilot training center to heading MROS and driving innovations in aviation skilling through the associated segment leaders.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
What to Look for When Valuing an Aircraft Engine?
Aircraft engines are the heart of any airplane, often accounting for 30-50 per cent of an aircraft's total value.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
INDIA TO HAVE ADVANCED MEDIUM COMBAT AIRCRAFT
The Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Programme Execution Model through industry partnership.
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July - August 2025
Aviation World
MELSTARR AVIATIONS TECH SIGNS MOU WITH VECTOR TECHNORIUM FOR THE DESIGN-BUILD OF A FLIGHT TRAINING ORGANIZATION
Melstarr Aviations Tech Private Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vector Technorium Private Limited for the design-build execution of Melstarr's proposed greenfield Flight Training Organization (FTO).
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May - June 2025
Aviation World
INDIA CLEARS AIRCRAFT OBJECTS BILL 2025
The much talked about and anticipated “The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, was passed by the Govt. of India at the Parliament on April 3d 2025. The Bill was introduced by the Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu in Lok Sabha and was successfully passed, following its earlier acceptance in the Rajya Sabha. With both Houses having cleared the legislation, this marks the second major aviation reform passed in the tenure of Ram Mohan Naidu.
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May - June 2025
Aviation World
Trans Bharat Aviation
Revolutionizing Engine Maintenance & Repair Services for South Asia
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May - June 2025
Aviation World
MoD inks two contracts worth Rs 62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH Prachand to the Armed Forces
Handing over of contract by the Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh to HAL in New Delhi on March 28, 2025.
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May - June 2025
Aviation World
Impact of U.S. Tariff on Indian Imports: A Sector-by-Sector Analysis
At the time of going to print, it was reported that the US has temporarily suspended additional tariffs on India for 90 days, until July 9, 2025 offering a relief to Indian exporters. This feature highlights the future prospects of tariff in India through an analysis that explores the ripple effects across key sectors—aviation, pharmaceuticals, textiles, gems and jewellery, automotive, and electronics—while assessing broader economic consequences and potential mitigation strategies.
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May - June 2025
Aviation World
THE AIRCRAFT OF THE FUTURE TAKES SHAPE AT SHAP'IN DAHER
Two years after its launch, Daher's technology center transforms composite innovation into solutions. Special Report
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May - June 2025
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"Every OEM is supportive and wants the Indian market to grow."
Business Aviation in India is growing but not at a pace that is being projected. There are many reasons to it but one pain-point which the industry has been voicing since long is implementation of policy on fractional ownership, which is inclined to enhance the growth of the sector in India. One such personality, who is very much vocal on this is Jayant Nadkarni, a seasoned Business Aviation Professional & Managing Director, Flightshares Pvt. Ltd. who speaks with Vishal Kashyap, Managing Editor, Aviation World on various issues and shares his candid view on the current status of the sector. Excerpts...
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May - June 2025
Aviation World
TEXTRON AVIATION EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION CENTER CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF PRESENCE
Textron Aviation had announced its European Distribution Center (EUDC) is celebrating 10 years of presence by serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers with parts support in Europe and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
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May - June 2025
Aviation World
H55 FLIES 'ACROSS AMERICA' IN ITS ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
H55, the electric aviation leader and spin-off of the pioneering Solar Impulse project, is launching its most ambitious initiative yet: H55 Across America.
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