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India Positioned Third Among the Largest Aviation Markets
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India Positioned Third Among the Largest Aviation Markets

India is the world’s third-fastest-growing domestic aviation market, with an annual growth rate of 10–12 per cent, according to Ram Mohan Naidu, the Indian Civil Aviation Minister. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, he outlined the government’s longstanding vision for India’s civil aviation industry, highlighting determined expansion plans and growing industry demand. The government will expand India’s airport network to 350 airports by 2047, up from the present 164, while Indian airlines have placed orders for approximately 1,700 new aircraft, signalling robust growth in capacity and passenger demand. On international cooperation, Naidu met with EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas to discuss strengthening the partnership between the EU Aviation Safety Agency and India’s DGCA. The main areas of discussion comprised joint certification, cybersecurity and drone regulations. The minister also met separately with Airbus and Boeing , advising them to establish aircraft component manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities in India. He highlighted the development of helicopter services to support tourism, emergency medical services, and regional connectivity. Naidu, the aviation minister, when speaking with global investors at the India Pavilion in Davos, emphasized the importance of fuel competence and the acceptance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to decrease working costs, thus making air travel more reasonably priced for passengers. He presented India’s aviation transformation through visual presentations, generating strong interest among international delegates. Source: Construction World

Saheel Singh 29 Jan 2026
Boeing to Deliver 25 New Aircraft to Indian Airlines in 2026
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Boeing to Deliver 25 New Aircraft to Indian Airlines in 2026

Boeing plans to deliver about 25 aircraft to Indian airlines in 2026, banking on a development in the production rate of its prevalent 737 Max jets, a senior company executive said on 28 th January 2026. Speaking at the Wings India aviation event, Boeing’s MD for the Indian subcontinent, Ashwini Naidu, said aircraft deliveries to India will average around two planes a month, with no delays presently anticipated. Future deliveries will include 737 Max aircraft for Akasa Air and Air India Express, as well as wide-body 787-9 Dreamliners for Air India. Indian carriers had taken delivery of 19 Boeing aircraft in 2025. Deliveries of the 737 Max had slowed earlier after the Federal Aviation Administration capped Boeing’s monthly production at 38 aircraft following a safety incident in January 2024. Though regulatory approval granted in October to increase production to 42 aircraft per month has improved delivery prospects, particularly for high-growth markets such as India. Boeing has recognized India as the fastest-growing aviation market globally. The company estimates that passenger traffic across India and South Asia will grow at about 7% over the next two decades. To deal with this demand, regional airlines will need about 3,300 new aircraft by 2044, as stated by Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook. Apart from aircraft, Boeing plans significant demand for a skilled aviation workforce. The India and South Asia region will need about 141,000 new aviation professionals over the next 20 years, including pilots, technicians and cabin crew, as airlines expand their fleets and networks to support lasting growth. Source: BW BusinessWorld

Saheel Singh 29 Jan 2026
Air India to Return Long-Grounded B777-300ER to Service
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Air India to Return Long-Grounded B777-300ER to Service

It has been over 5 years since a Boeing 777 aircraft took off after landing at Nagpur for a compulsory overhaul in February 2020. If rip-offs are a common practice at your neighbourhood car workshop, this was precisely what was done with the Boeing   at the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul depot at Nagpur. A spare was detached from this aircraft to fit another aircraft and it will be replaced soon. Gradually, it was stripped of extra spares and the aircraft lay grounded at the Air India Engineering Services Ltd MRO depot at Mihan-SEZ. It all started with a quick-fix idea for another Boeing 777, which landed at the same time for a phase check with a shorter turnaround. MRO engineers detached a spare from the first Boeing, which has the call sign VT-ALL and installed it in the other plane. And then Boeing became a parts store. It takes about 30 days for an MRO to complete the Boeing-mandated C check, but this one has been delayed for 5 years. It was expected that the fresh spare would be arranged soon, but calculations backfired. The plane cannot fly back until an airworthiness release certificate is issued. The delay, which was expected to last no more than a few days, dragged on for months and then years. Aeroplane after aeroplane flew away with some spare or other taken off from VT-ALL, a source said. This exposes difficulties in inventory management. It's not normal to pluck out a vital spare from one aircraft and use it in another. Earlier, AIESL was part of Air India, which was taken over by the Tata Group in 2022. Cannibalizing the aircraft did not matter so far, as both AIESL and Air India were part of the same group. The overhaul expanded speed after the Tata Group took over. The rollout dates were extended at least 3 times. Earlier, it was scheduled to fly in November; it was later extended to December, then to January. Source: Times of India

Saheel Singh 29 Jan 2026
Air India to Induce New Dreamliner on Long-haul International Routes from February
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Air India to Induce New Dreamliner on Long-haul International Routes from February

Air India, an Indian aviation giant, will introduce a Boeing 787-9 aircraft for international long-haul routes in February 2026. It is done in line with the airline's effort to advance its fleet and improve the passenger experience. The first line of the aircraft was formally handed over to Air India at Boeing's Everett factory in Seattle, USA, on 7 January. After the transfer, the Dreamliner landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport on 11 January, completing a non-stop ferry flight of 16 hours and 58 minutes. The new Boeing 787-9 will enter international, long-haul commercial service in February 2026, and the operation schedule will be announced shortly. Aircraft to Feature Three Cabin Classes, Custom-Made Interiors As stated by the airline, the new aircraft has 296 seats across three classes: Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. It also has custom-made cabin interiors installed directly on Boeing's production line. More details about the aircraft will be revealed in the coming weeks. Air India last received a line-fit Dreamliner in October 2017 when the carrier was still under government ownership. Though the airline was acquired by the Tata Group in January 2022, it continues to operate to date. As stated by the company, it will induct 5 more wide-body planes this year, for instance A350-1000s and B787-9s. Air India Places Orders for Airbus and Boeing Planes Air India has also ordered 350 Airbus and 220 Boeing aircraft. From the Airbus order, six wide-body A350S have already been inducted into the Air India fleet. In the meantime, 51 narrow-body B737-8s have been transported to Air India Express, the Tata Group-owned low-cost subsidiary of Air India that focuses on short and medium-haul routes. Furthermore, Air India's legacy B787-8 aircraft are being retrofitted, meaning they are experiencing upgrades to their cabins, interiors and onboard systems. Many of these planes will complete the process and return to service with a refreshed nose-to-tail makeover in 2026. By the end of this year, approximately 60% of their wide-body fleet will have contemporary interiors. Source:   The Economic Times

Saheel Singh 13 Jan 2026
Akasa Air Joins IATA and Becomes India’s Fifth Member Airline
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Akasa Air Joins IATA and Becomes India’s Fifth Member Airline

Akasa Air, India’s youngest airline, is now a member of the International Air Transport Association.  In the year 2020, Alaska Air was started by Vinay Dube and backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. Commercial operations began in August 2022 and operate a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The airline operates a domestic network and began international services in 2024. With this expansion, it becomes the fifth Indian airline to be part of IATA, joining Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express and SpiceJet. The membership places the airline among over 360 carriers worldwide, which together account for more than 80 per cent of global air traffic. Akasa Air’s addition follows the successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit. The audit assesses an airline’s flight operations, maintenance systems, safety management, security and organizational processes against international standards. Akasa Air is now listed as an IATA member airline in the Asia-Pacific. This expansion is a significant step in Akasa Air’s international integration, as the operations expand with global carriers. The move strengthens India’s aviation footprint just as outbound business travel rebounds to 92% of pre-pandemic levels. With Akasa planning to order 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets by 2028, IATA procedures will facilitate code-sharing, cargo alliances, and participation in carbon-offset programmes, significant for multinationals tracking Scope 3 emissions. Akasa’s expansion should surge seat supply on secondary India, Gulf and Southeast Asia routes, possibly lowering travel costs for repositioning staff and project teams. Source: Aviation Today

Saheel Singh 13 Jan 2026
Air India under Fire Yet Again. Why has the DGCA issued a Show-Cause Notice this Time?
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Air India under Fire Yet Again. Why has the DGCA issued a Show-Cause Notice this Time?

Air India has come under the radar once again for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner despite repetitive technical glitches and system degradations. The DGCA issued a show-cause notice to the airline, flagging non-compliance with the Minimum Equipment List for the flight operated on June 28. The airline has faced complaints in 2025, with the DGCA previously issuing notices over crew and compliance violations, training gaps and maintenance concerns. As reported by PTI, the DGCA has noted safety concerns regarding aircraft dispatch, MEL compliance, and flight crew decision-making throughout the operation of flights AI 258 and AI 357. It is believed that these flights operate on the Delhi-Tokyo route. The regulator also said Air India had operated the plane despite prior knowledge of repeated hitches and system degradation. DGCA Probes Boeing 777 Engine Failure After Mid-Air Shutdown The expansions came days after the DGCA began probing an Air India incident involving a mid-air engine failure and a rushed return to Delhi airport. The Boeing 777-300ER aeroplane had seen the oil pressure in its right-hand engine drop to zero soon after take-off, forcing the crew to shut it down mid-climb. The Ministry of Civil Aviation had also noted the Air India flight AI-887 incident and sought a comprehensive report from the airline. A statement from Air India said the crew operating AI-887 decided to return to Delhi due to a technical issue, in line with standard operating procedures. It added that the aircraft is undergoing necessary checks, while a replacement plane departed with all passengers on board. The aircraft, carrying 335 people, was flying for approximately an hour before returning to Delhi. Air India to Bring Back Boeing 787-8 The Tata Group airline also outlined its 2026 plans on Wednesday, confirming that the first two Boeing 787-8 planes from its legacy fleet will return to service in February after a full interior refit. Air India’s CCO Nipun Aggarwal added in a letter to loyalty programme members that the refit of its 777 fleet will also commence this year. Six new wide-body aircraft, comprising 787s and A350S, are slated to arrive in the future.   Source: The Financial Express

Saheel Singh 02 Jan 2026
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