June 21st, 2023 11:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

ATR Secures 22 New Aircraft Orders at International Paris Air Show 2023

In a recent media briefing held during the International Paris Air Show, ATR, the world's number-one regional aircraft manufacturer, announced significant progress in its market position and showcased the appeal of its family of low-emission turboprops. ATR said the event marked a turning point for ATR, with firm orders secured for 22 new aircraft, including options for additional units. ATR secures new aircraft orders The order breakdown includes six ATR... Read More

June 20th, 2023 11:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Signs Purchase Agreements for 470 Aircraft from Airbus and Boeing

Air India, a global airline owned by Tata Group, has taken a significant step in its fleet expansion program by signing purchase agreements with Airbus and Boeing. The deal, announced at the Paris Air Show, includes the acquisition of 470 aircraft with a total value of USD 70 billion based on list prices as part of Air India's fleet expansion program announced in February. Also Read: Air India Signs Agreements to... Read More

June 19th, 2023 11:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Places Largest Order for 500 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft

IndiGo, India's most preferred airline, has today announced a firm order for 500 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, taking significant steps for its long-term future. The airline says this deal not only marks IndiGo's largest order but also represents the largest-ever single aircraft purchase by any airline with Airbus. According to the statement, the order will provide IndiGo with a consistent flow of deliveries from 2030 to 2035, contributing to the... Read More

February 22nd, 2023 9:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Star Air Takes Delivery of Its First Embraer E175LR Aircraft

Star Air, the regional airline that prides itself on Connecting Real India, has signed a lease for two more Embraer E175 passenger jets with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the largest Regional Aircraft Lessor in the world, in December 2022. These two aircraft are in addition to the two Embraer E175 jet orders signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, UK, in August 2022. Overall, Star Air is adding a total of... Read More

February 18th, 2023 11:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Scoot to Add 9 Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft to Enhance Network Connectivity

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Azorra, an aircraft lessor, to acquire nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft as part of its network growth strategy. The first Aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2024, with the remaining eight set to be gradually introduced by the end of 2025. First Singapore Carrier to Operate the Aircraft Model Scoot will be the... Read More

February 15th, 2023 6:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India to Acquire 470 Aircraft From Airbus, Boeing

Air India, India's leading airline group and a subsidiary of the Tata Sons conglomerate, announced that it has inked letters of intent with both Airbus and Boeing to purchase single-aisle and widebody aircraft in a move to expand its fleet. Also Read: Air India Unveils Its Transformation Plan Vihaan.AI; To Focus On 5 Key Pillars Air India's Mega Order Under what is considered the biggest order, Air India will acquire a... Read More

November 13th, 2022 3:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

India to Become Aircraft Manufacturing Hub?

India recently became the manufacturing centre for C295 tactical transport aircraft to be manufactured by the Tata-Airbus consortium for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the manufacturing hub of the plant in Gujarat. Following this, it was revealed that Embraer, a Brazilian plane manufacturer, is looking for a manufacturing partner for its proposed new-generation turboprop, for which India is also being considered.... Read More

November 10th, 2022 1:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India has Leased Six New Airbus A320neo Aircraft, all You Should Know

Air India is India's flag carrier airline, with headquarters in New Delhi. Talace Private Limited, a Tata Sons Special-Purpose Vehicle, owns it. According to reports, Air India is considering raising $1 billion in a funding round valued at around $5 billion. CBD Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Developmental Bank Financial Leasing Co Limited, made the announcement on the side-lines of the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific... Read More

October 17th, 2022 2:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Atlantic Takes Delivery of Its First A330neo, Marking the Airline’s 50th Airbus Aircraft

Virgin Atlantic, Britain's flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft (A330 - 900) leased from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The A330neo aircraft will play a crucial role in the company's fleet transformation, marking the 50th Airbus aircraft for the UK-based airline. Also Read: Virgin Atlantic Now Allows People to Wear Uniforms That Express Their True Identity First Airline to Operate the Aircraft Type in the UK With... Read More

October 14th, 2022 12:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

ATR’s Regional Turboprop Aircraft Powered by New PW127XT-M Engine Gets Certified by EASA

In August, Transport Canada Civil Aviation has type certified the PW127XT-M regional turboprop engine that will power new builds of ATR aircraft. In another development, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has type certified the leading turboprop manufacturer’s ATR 72 and 42 aircraft powered by the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-M engine. Commenting on the certification, ATR’s Stephane Viala, Senior Vice President Engineering, said: “Receiving EASA type certification is an... Read More

September 12th, 2022 4:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Leases 30 New Aircraft to Bolster Domestic and International Operations

As we know, Air India and its group of airlines are on a transformation journey. From bolstering its Network to Workspace consolidation, Air India is setting up things progressively. In another development, the airline leases 30 New Aircraft to strengthen domestic and international operations over the next 15 months. New Aircraft to increase Air India's fleet by over 25% Air India has signed leases and letters of intent for 25 Airbus narrow-body... Read More

September 8th, 2022 2:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Upgrades Aircraft to Airbus A320 on the Delhi Gwalior Route

IndiGo, India's leading carrier, is expanding its Domestic as well as International Network. As the demand for air travel increases, so as the need to cater for the growing passenger traffic. The airline has recently announced a second daily flight between Bangalore and Belagavi and now there is an aircraft upgrade on Delhi - Gwalior route. Read to know more details. IndiGo Upgrades Aircraft on Delhi Gwalior Route: With its... Read More

August 25th, 2022 1:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Star Air: Check Out the Airline’s New Routes and Aircraft Updates

With a vision of 'Connecting Real India', Star Air is expanding its operations and connecting regions by air one after the other. Over the past few months the Airline has launched two new routes and services. Last time in June, we provided an update about the launch of Bidar-Bengaluru Flight Operations of the Airline, and now here is an update. The Airline has signed LoI for two aircrafts. Read to know... Read More

August 16th, 2022 2:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Emirates to Fly A380 Aircraft to Bengaluru, Starting 30 October 2022

Emirates' flagship A380 service will be introduced for the first time to Bengaluru from 30 October to serve its customers on the busy route. Emirates also becomes the first airline to operate scheduled passenger services utilising the A380, the world’s largest commercial aircraft in service, at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Bengaluru to be served by the iconic Emirates A380 aircraft: The aircraft upgrade will allow customers travelling to and from... Read More

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