Indian Aviation- In General Jun 2026
Indian Navy Retires Iconic Sea King Mk 42B Helicopter Fleet After 55 Years
The Indian Navy has retired its legendary Sea King Mk 42B helicopter fleet, bringing to a close more than five decades of distinguished service in maritime operations. The retirement was marked by the decommissioning, or “number plating”, of Indian Naval Air Squadron 330 (INAS 330) — known as the “Harpoons”…
Read More »CSIR-NAL signs MoU to strengthen aviation education & research in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Bengaluru-based CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to enhance collaboration in aviation education, research and innovation. Under the partnership, the two institutions will jointly develop academic curricula, establish advanced laboratories and testing facilities, facilitate faculty and student exchange programmes,…
Read More »Embraer Offers India Production Hub Role in Bid for IAF Transport Aircraft Programme
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has stepped up its campaign for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme by offering to establish a full-scale assembly line for its C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in India. The proposal would position India as a production and export hub for the aircraft…
Read More »Spain’s FlyBy Aviation Academy and WeMakeScholars Sign Strategic Partnership for India
FlyBy Aviation Academy, one of Spain’s largest EASA-approved flight training organisations, is delighted to announce the signing of a strategic partnership with WeMakeScholars, India’s leading platform for education financing and scholarships. This protocol marks an important milestone in FlyBy’s long-term commitment to the Indian market — a strategic territory for…
Read More »India’s Aviation Sector Soars on Rising Demand and Expanding Infrastructure
New Delhi: India’s civil aviation sector is undergoing a period of unprecedented growth, driven by rising passenger demand, massive investments in airport infrastructure, and government initiatives aimed at improving regional connectivity. The country’s emergence as the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market reflects a broader transformation in the way Indians travel.…
Read More »Fuelling the future: Building a resilient aviation fuel ecosystem for India
The report presents a strategic perspective on the emergence of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a critical enabler of India’s aviation growth, energy security, and decarbonisation ambitions. India’s aviation sector is witnessing rapid expansion, with passenger traffic expected to grow steadily and position the country among the largest aviation markets…
Read More »Honeywell delivers first engines for Indian HTT-40 trainer aircraft
US company Honeywell announced on 11 June that it had delivered the first three TPE331-12B engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for use on the latter’s HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft. The HTT-40 turboprop is scheduled to become an indigenous basic trainer in the Indian Air Force (IAF), and production of…
Read More »Embraer Targets $12 Billion Indian Air Force Aircraft Deal with KC-390 Pitch
Brazilian aerospace major Embraer is aggressively marketing its KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), as India prepares to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for up to 80 medium transport aircraft, a procurement programme estimated to be worth as much as $12 billion, The Economic…
Read More »MP Air Ambulance Airlifts 60 Indore Patients Free Under Ayushman Scheme
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Over the past two years, around 60 patients from Indore have been airlifted to super-speciality hospitals in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad via the Chief Minister’s Air Ambulance Service and the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. The initiative has transformed emergency medical transport in Madhya Pradesh, making critical care…
Read More »How ‘Made In India’ Passenger Jets Will Change Indian Aviation Forever
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a massive diplomatic and economic vision: “India will now build its own ‘Made in India’ civil aircraft” – on the historic occasion of completing 12 years in power. After building fighter jets like Tejas and indigenous helicopters, stepping into commercial aviation will be…
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