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Boeing investigation focuses on door panel as carriers find loose parts

The bolts were meant to secure the door panel that suddenly broke loose on Jan. 5, when Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 was climbing toward cruising altitude with 171 passengers aboard

Air India to fly wide-body A350 jet from Jan 22 on domestic routes

Aircraft that has three-class cabin configuration will later be used for 'destinations across continents'

MRO service provider StandardAero open to form joint venture in India

India stands out as a major purchaser of aircraft, with major domestic airline operators such as Air India and IndiGo placing two of the world's largest aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing

European planemaker Airbus looks to support 50% more jobs by 2025

Airbus procures components and services worth $750 million every year from India

Boeing comes out with 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' approach for P-8I aircraft

US aerospace major Boeing on Thursday outlined its plan for enhancing engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment capabilities of the P-8I long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft in India, eyeing an additional order of six planes. At present, the Indian Navy has 12 P-8I aircraft. The company said it had already generated a substantial economic impact, amounting to USD 1.7 billion to support the current P-8I aircraft fleet in service with the Indian Navy. Boeing said it envisions that increasing the P-8I fleet to 18 aircraft will increase investments, approximately USD 1.5 billion, while creating further indigenisation opportunities within India's aerospace and defence sector by 2032. "Boeing's commitment to advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision drives our dedication to the P-8I fleet," said Salil Gupte, president of Boeing India. "As we respond to the Indian Navy's need for more P-8I aircraft, we are actively looking to enhance engineering, ...

Flight to self-sufficiency

IAF orders are increasing domestic production

DGCA permits IndiGo to wet lease 11 Airbus A320 neo family aircraft

Last month, a DGCA official revealed that the aviation regulator was conducting an extensive investigation into two separate incidents involving PW engine malfunctions on IndiGo flights

DGCA to collaborate with European regulator on unmanned aircraft systems

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has entered into a pact with European regulator EASA for cooperation in the areas of unmanned aircraft systems and innovative air mobility. The two watchdogs would cooperate in the areas of development of certification standards, environmental standards and related requirements for the certification and use of unmanned aircraft systems and innovative air mobility operations. This will cover licensing of personnel, training, air traffic management and infrastructure, including Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management standards and services, an official release said on Wednesday. The DGCA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to the release, the MoU will ensure regular information sharing between the two authorities on the technological developments and research, and is expected to result in harmonised standards and accelerated growth of Indian unmanned

Pratt & Whitney, Awiros launch AI-based aircraft engine analysis tool

The innovation challenge had seen participation of 60 Indian and global startups in the domain of computer vision, AI and machine learning

Dated seats, IFE in long-haul aircraft to be replaced from '24: A-I CMD

Air India has mandated London-based product design companies JPA Design and Trendworks to assist with the cabin refurbishment exercise

Air India is set to order around 500 planes: AirLease Corp's exec chairman

Industry sources say finalising the proposed deal depends on ongoing negotiations with engine makers

Very tough path ahead for new entrants like Akasa, Jet 2.0: GMR official

Julian Carr, the firm's CMO, says it will be "fascinating" to see how IndiGo's desire to grow further progresses when Air India aims to become a big full-service domestic and international carrier

Air India to spend $400 mn to refurbish Boeing 777s and 787 fleet

Carrier will add new seats and best in-flight entertainment across all classes

Akasa Air to fly with 15 fewer seats due to supply chain woes

The airline expects the issue to be resolved in 6-9 months

Embraer says talks for manufacturing aircraft in India progressing well

Says it's looking at various partnering options for next-gen turboprop aircraft

IndiGo asks MoCA to extend wet lease period for wide body aircraft

A wide body plane like B777 has a bigger fuel tank than narrow body aircraft like A320, which allows the former to traverse longer distances

Adani Defence and Aerospace to acquire Air Works for Rs 400 cr

Air works is the oldest MRO in India with presence across 27 cities, 6 maintenance bays and 900-plus maintenance experts

Akasa Air grounds B737 Max aircraft after noticing engine fuel leak

Carrier operating with three planes, will source spare parts to repair the engine fuel pump

Air India signs deal with Willis Lease Finance to replace 34 old engines

Air India has 113 planes in its fleet currently. Its narrow-body fleet comprises 70 aircraft, of which 54 are in service

AI Express B737 engine catches fire at Muscat airport, all 141 evacuated

Plane was taxiing towards runway when crew of another aircraft noticed fumes, alerted pilots