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One sky, very different worlds: Inside the many sides of aviation
Aviation is far bigger than passenger airlines. From cargo and emergency flights to military aircraft and manufacturing.
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Wings India 2026 Day 1: How India’s Aviation Vision Took Shape on the Ground
January 29, 2026
Gulf Air to Introduce Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Entire Fleet from Mid-2026
Gulf Air partners with Starlink to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi across its entire fleet starting mid-2026.
January 28, 2026
Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Killed in Baramati Plane Crash; Four Others Also Dead
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others die in a chartered Learjet 45 crash at Baramati airport.
January 28, 2026
Boeing Sees Strong Demand for Dreamliners in India Despite Recent Turbulence
Boeing remains optimistic about Dreamliner demand in India, driven by long-haul growth, despite recent regulatory scrutiny.
January 27, 2026
France Secures Six Airbus VSR700 Uncrewed Aerial Systems for Navy Fleet
France orders six Airbus VSR700 UAS for its Navy to enhance maritime surveillance and intelligence capabilities.
January 27, 2026
Adani and Embraer Formalise Civil Aircraft Manufacturing Partnership
Adani Aerospace and Embraer to announce a partnership for assembling civil aircraft in India, boosting the 'Make in India' initiative.
January 24, 2026
DGCA Digitises ATPL Licensing with Electronic Personnel License (EPL) Rollout
DGCA launches Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for ATPL holders, streamlining verification and enhancing security via digital access.
January 23, 2026
DGCA Tightens Safety Oversight, Orders Dedicated Flight Safety Units for Airlines
DGCA mandates Indian airlines to establish dedicated, independent Flight Safety Departments to enhance operational safety.
January 21, 2026
Capital A Completes Sale of Airline Business to AirAsia X, Marking a Major Group Restructuring
Capital A sells its aviation division to AirAsia X (AAX) in a strategic restructuring to consolidate AirAsia brand operations under one entity.
January 21, 2026
Boeing and Alaska Airlines Finalize Largest Aircraft Order in the Airline’s History
Alaska Airlines places historic order for 105 Boeing 737-10s and 5 787-10s to drive expansion and fleet renewal.
January 20, 2026
Russia’s IL-114-300 and Superjet to Make Debut at Wings India 2026
Russia's UAC to debut the modernized Il-114-300 and import-substituted Superjet 100 at Wings India 2026.
January 20, 2026
DGCA Sanctioned A Fine of Rs 22.2Cr on IndiGo For December Flight Cancellations
DGCA fines IndiGo ₹22.20 crore for massive flight cancellations and delays in December 2025.
January 19, 2026
Goa Rolls Out ₹2-Lakh Per-Flight Incentive to Strengthen Air Connectivity
Goa government incentives airlines with ₹2 lakh per new flight to boost tourism and connectivity at Dabolim and Mopa airports.
January 19, 2026
Air India Express Flies VT-RNT 737 MAX on First International Trip to Muscat
Air India Express debut its new Boeing 737-8 MAX on the New Delhi-Muscat route, marking a milestone in fleet renewal.
January 17, 2026
Delhi-Bound IndiGo Flight Safely Exits Iranian Airspace Before Authorities Announced Closure
IndiGo flight 6E1808 safely exits Iranian airspace just before a sudden closure, avoiding major disruptions.
January 15, 2026
Airbus Closes 2025 on a High Note With 793 Aircraft Deliveries
Airbus delivers 793 aircraft in 2025, surpassing targets and securing 1,000 new orders despite supply chain challenges.
January 12, 2026
What It Takes to Be a Pilot in 2026: Making the Modern Aviator
A comprehensive guide to becoming a commercial pilot in 2026, covering qualifications, training costs, and the growing demand for aviators in India.
January 9, 2026
Economy to First: What Airline Classes Really Mean in Today’s Skies
An analysis of airline cabin classes in 2024-25, highlighting the dominance of Economy and the rise of Premium Economy.
January 8, 2026
Why Pilot Shortages are Hurting Airlines and Why the Cure is Harder Than the Diagnosis
A global pilot shortage is causing flight cancellations and hampering airline expansion, with demand outpacing training capacity.
January 8, 2026
