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News

August 19, 2026
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu flags off Transshipment Cargo Operations at Delhi's IGI Airport
After successful Proof of Concept, Minister expands Transshipment reform to 2 new international & 4 new domestic destinations
August 5, 2026
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu witnesses Pawan Hans MoU with Norway's Noemi Aerospace
Agreement to explore electric seaplane technologies and sustainable aviation cooperation
August 5, 2026
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu awards Letters of Intent for Establishment of 11 new FTO in country
Rammohan Naidu chairs Round Table Interaction with all existing FTO & launches FTO Slot App
August 3, 2026
FAA certifies 737-7
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing the amended type certificate (ATC) for the 737-7, clearing the way for commercial service.
August 3, 2026
Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet
Boeing and Somon Air today announced the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX, as the Tajik national carrier continues to modernize its fleet and grow its network.
July 29, 2026
Minister Rammohan Naidu reviews India's preparedness for SAF and CORSIA implementation
Chairs high-level stakeholder meeting on SAF production, blending roadmap and carbon accounting framework
July 29, 2026
Duncan Aviation Secures CMMC Alignment, Safeguarding Future DoD Aviation and Manufacturing Contracts
By combining robust cybersecurity with AS9100 quality standards, the MRO leader positions itself as a low-risk partner for Tier-1 defense primes and military programs.
July 17, 2026
Embraer E2 jets Receive EASA Certification for ROAAS Safety Technology
This innovation continuously monitors landing conditions using predictive algorithms, providing timely alerts that help pilots identify and mitigate potential runway overruns risks
July 17, 2026
Union Minister Rammohan Naidu flags off inaugural flight from NAMO Airport, Daman
Alliance Air connects Daman directly to Delhi
July 16, 2026
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu inaugurates stakeholder workshop on Modified UDAN
Rammohan Naidu presents Modified UDAN guidelines to aviation industry at Vigyan Bhawan
July 16, 2026
Boeing, Lufthansa, Rolls-Royce partner to test technologies to improve fuel efficiency, reduce noise
Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce will soon conduct flight tests of innovations meant to improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise.
July 15, 2026
Navi Mumbai International Airport's first international flight's ceremonial water cannon salute
Navi Mumbai International Airport welcomed its first international scheduled flight today as Air India Express flight IX208 from Abu Dhabi landed at 10:20 am.
July 7, 2026
Embraer's E-Jets Family Awarded Type Certification by India's Civil Aviation Authority
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has type certified aircraft variants from the Embraer E-Jets family, including E195-E2, E190 and E195
July 4, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the Next Phase of UDAN – Viksit UDAN
New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi
July 1, 2026
India Achieves Major Milestone with Approval of Country's First PinS Instrument Approach Procedure for Helicopter Operations
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is pleased to announce a significant milestone in India's aviation sector with the approval of the country's first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport.
June 15, 2026
AutoFlight V2000CG Granted World's First eVTOL Overseas Type Certificate Validation in Indonesia
AutoFlight's V2000CG CarryAll has been granted a Validated Type Certificate (VTC) in Indonesia, becoming the world's first eVTOL to secure overseas type certificate validation.
June 5, 2026
Prime Minister inaugurates modern terminal building at Daman's Namo Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated a modern terminal building at Daman's Namo Airport earlier this evening.
June 5, 2026
Boeing Delivers Riyadh Air's First Two 787 Dreamliner Jets
Boeing and Riyadh Air announced that the new carrier's first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.
May 26, 2026
AutoFlight V5000 Matrix Completes Mixed-Fleet Formation Flight and Launches Airworthiness Certification
AutoFlight has completed a mixed-fleet formation flight of three aircraft, comprising one V5000 Matrix and two V2000-series eVTOL aircraft.
May 21, 2026
FLY91's newest product offering 'SmartBag91' offers Super Discounted Excess Baggage Pricing
New initiative offers flexible, pre-booked baggage options across all sectors, making regional travel more seamless and affordable
May 21, 2026
Eve Completes Hover & Low-Speed Flights Block, Advancing eVTOL Toward Transition Flight Testing
59 successful flights and 2:27:33 of accumulated flight time strengthen confidence in control, loads and aero propulsion models, as ground tests prepare the aircraft for transition flight testing
May 8, 2026
India Aircraft Leasing & Financing Summit 2.0
The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India (MoCA), jointly with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), successfully organised...
May 6, 2026
Skyborne launches Commercial Pilot Licence programme for aspiring pilots in India
Skyborne, the international pilot training academy, today announces the launch of a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) programme for India to build the country's commercial pilot pipeline.
May 5, 2026
Alaska Airlines signs for Boeing Virtual Airplane Training Platform
Boeing today announced that Alaska Airlines has signed a formal license agreement for Boeing's Virtual Airplane (VA) during the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) held in Orlando, Florida.
May 3, 2026
EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX Jet
Boeing and EgyptAir announced today the Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt.
April 30, 2026
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Orders 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX Jets
Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced today the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet.
April 29, 2026
Boeing and SCAT Airlines Announce Order for Five 737 MAX Jets to Support Growth
Boeing and SCAT Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its fleet and boost capacity with the fuel-efficient 737 MAX.
April 28, 2026
CFM LEAP-1B engines to power up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines growing its fleet to more than 120 aircraft with LEAP-1B engines
April 28, 2026
Boeing and Copa Airlines Announce Order for up to 60 737 MAX Jets
Panamanian flag carrier to grow, modernize its all-737 fleet over the next eight years
April 27, 2026
SkyHop Aviation Receives AOC from DGCA, Ready to Launch India's First Commercial Seaplane Operations
SkyHop Aviation has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marking a significant milestone as the company prepares to commence commercial seaplane operations in India.
April 22, 2026
Embraer and Jazz Ink Contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning for E-Jets operating in Canada
The agreement will provide support for 25 E-Jets flying on behalf of Air Canada Express
April 20, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options of Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airplanes into Firm Orders
Africa's largest 787 operator to grow widebody fleet for international expansion
April 17, 2026
AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China
AUTOFLIGHT has successfully completed China's first 2-ton-class eVTOL dedicated spring tea transport trial in Guizhou, a mountainous province in western China.
April 16, 2026
Ground incident involving SpiceJet and Akasa aircraft at IGI Airport; DGCA initiates inquiry
A ground incident occurred today at IGI Airport, New Delhi, involving a SpiceJet B737-700 aircraft (SG-124, Leh–Delhi) and an Akasa Air B737 MAX 8 aircraft (QP-1406, Delhi–Hyderabad) near bay No. 106 at Terminal 1.
April 9, 2026
Eve Air Mobility Builds Flight-Test Momentum With 50 Successful Flights
High-Fidelity Flight Data and Knowledge Gains Continue to Mature the Program
April 8, 2026
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu announces relief measures for domestic operations of Indian carriers
25 per cent cut in landing & parking charges amid global disruptions
April 6, 2026
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu oversees BCAS-RRU MoU to Advance Atmanirbharta in Aviation Security
RRU and BCAS Sign MoU to establish India's Indigenous Aviation Security Equipment Testing Centre
March 30, 2026
DGCA signs MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to train youth in broad areas of Aviation, including Aviation Engineering and Aviation Management
Most important part in the aviation sector is how well we are able to create an aviation manufacturing ecosystem in the country, says Civil Aviation Minister
March 28, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport, developed with an investment of around ₹11,200 crore
The inauguration of Phase-I of Noida International Airport marks a major step in Uttar Pradesh's growth story and India's aviation future: PM
March 25, 2026
Cabinet Approves Modified UDAN to Deepen Regional Connectivity and Expand Inclusive Air Access Across India
₹28,840 crore outlay to support affordable flying, develop 100 airports, strengthen last-mile connectivity, and build a future-ready regional aviation ecosystem
March 25, 2026
Eve Air Mobility Flies eVTOL Prototype for Authorities, Marking Progress in Flight Test Campaign
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”, a leader in advanced air mobility solutions, successfully conducted a flight of its full-scale engineering prototype at Embraer's test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, for Brazilian government authorities, including Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
March 23, 2026
Finnair selects Embraer E195 E2, ordering up to 46 aircraft
Embraer and Finnair have signed an agreement for up to 46 E195-E2 aircraft, comprising 18 firm orders, 16 options, and 12 purchase rights.
March 19, 2026
Embraer E-Freighter Wins Aviation Week Program Excellence Award
Embraer has won the 2026 Aviation Week Program Excellence Award in the OEM category. The Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards honor programs that demonstrated exceptional performance, extending their impact well beyond technical milestones.
March 4, 2026
ZeroAvia Signs Deal to Support Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) in Development and Testing of Composite Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems
ZeroAvia today announced that it has signed a deal which will see it support the Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) in the development and testing of liquid hydrogen storage systems for aircraft.
February 19, 2026
American Airlines selects CFM engines and services for Airbus A321neo fleet expansion
American Airlines and CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, today announced that American's future deliveries of Airbus A321neo aircraft will continue to be powered by the CFM LEAP-1A engine.
February 19, 2026
SpiceJet Receives MoU for 10 Aircraft; Capacity Set to More Than Double This Year
Airline doubled capacity in the last quarter; targets 225 crore Available Seat Kilometres and over 300 daily flights by Winter 2026
February 18, 2026
Vietnam Airlines Finalizes Order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes
Boeing and Vietnam Airlines announced today the Vietnamese flag carrier finalized its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 737 MAX airplanes.
February 18, 2026
Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways Announce Order for Up to 40 787 Dreamliner Jets
New luxury airline makes first direct jet purchase to grow tourism and economy on Vietnam's largest island
February 6, 2026
Airnorth strengthens long-term partnership with Embraer through fleet support agreement
Airnorth has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Embraer through a new multi-year support agreement with Embraer, reinforcing the airline's commitment to safe, reliable operations across Northern Australia and beyond.
February 5, 2026
CAE to deliver breakthrough full flight simulator to Embraer-CAE Training Services to train the first wave of Eve Air Mobility pilots
Simulator features CAE Prodigy™ immersive visual environment, providing a high fidelity, hyper realistic imagery essential for eVTOL pilot training and certification
February 5, 2026
AutoFlight Unveils World's First 5-Ton Class eVTOL Aircraft
AutoFlight has unveiled Matrix, the world's first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which successfully completed a public full transition flight demonstration at the company's low-altitude flight test facility center.
February 4, 2026
Boeing announces largest-ever Landing Gear Exchange agreement at Singapore Airshow
Boeing announced the largest landing gear exchange contract in Boeing's history at the Singapore Airshow.
February 4, 2026
ANA receives Boeing's 100th 787 Landing Gear Exchange Delivery
Boeing's Landing Gear Exchange program offers airlines a cost-effective, efficient solution for maintaining their fleets.
February 3, 2026
ST Engineering AirX Marks Key Milestone in Bringing Wing-in-Ground Innovation to Market in Asia with Two Strategic Partnerships
Marking a major step forward in redefining coastal and regional water transport in Asia, ST Engineering AirX, a JV of ST Engineering's...

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