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SECTOR | 28 Aug 2025

Bengaluru Airport first in India to get Level-2 Accessibility Accreditation

Business Standard

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has become the first airport in India to receive Level-2 Accreditation under Airports Council International's (ACI) Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) programme, airport authorities said on Thursday. This milestone places Bengaluru Airport among a select group of airports globally recognised for embedding accessibility into strategy, policy, and passenger experience, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which manages KIA, said in a statement. The AEA programme, the world's only initiative dedicated to benchmarking and advancing accessibility in aviation, evaluates airports on facilities, services, and governance, recognising continuous improvements for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs) and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer of BIAK, said, "We are honoured to be awarded the Level-2 Accreditation under ACI's Airport Accessibility Enhancement programme. At BLR

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SECTOR | 28 Aug 2025

Boeing on track to hike 737 output by October, Ryanair CEO says

Business Line

Executives at the US planemaker have told O'Leary they're targeting a production rate of 42 a month for the 737 by October after government approvals are secured

Aviation

SECTOR | 27 Aug 2025

Leh Airport's runway closed due to adverse weather conditions: Air India

Business Line

Air India added that the scheduled flights to and from Leh on August 27, 2025, stand cancelled.

Flight operations to Leh affected due to bad weather: Delhi Airport

Business Standard | 27 Aug 2025

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SECTOR | 26 Aug 2025

US govt could take stakes in defence companies: Commerce Secretary Lutnick

Business Standard

Following Lutnick's comments, shares of Lockheed were up 1.1%, while Boeing was up about 0.7% and Palantir was down about 1%

Aviation

SECTOR | 26 Aug 2025

IndiGo Block Deal: Co-Founder Rakesh Gangwal, Promoter Arm To Offload Stake Worth Rs 7,028 Crore

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Gangwal had resigned from the board of directors of InterGlobe Aviation in February 2022 and said he would gradually reduce his equity stake over the next five years.

Aviation

SECTOR | 26 Aug 2025

InterGlobe-CAE to open new pilot training centre in Mumbai by 2026

Business Standard

A joint venture of InterGlobe Enterprises and Canadian flight simulation firm CAE on Tuesday announced plans to set up a pilot training centre in the financial capital as it looks to cash in on the boom in the domestic aviation sector and to cater to the increasing demand for cockpit crew in the country. The new facility centre, to be spread over a 44,000 square-foot area, will have a capacity for up to six full-flight simulators (FFS). It will begin operations in the first quarter of CY 2026 with two Airbus A320 FFS, CAE Simulation Training Pvt Ltd (CSTPL) said. The JV already operates three commercial aviation training centres, one each in Greater Noida, Gurugram and Bengaluru, with a capacity of up to 23 FFS. The new facility will also offer comprehensive pilot training programmes on Airbus, ATR and Boeing aircraft, including type rating, recurrent training, and proficiency checks. CAE's 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast predicts a demand of 98,000 for new pilots in the Asia Pacific

Korean Air signs $50 billion deal to buy over 100 Boeing aircraft

Business Standard | 26 Aug 2025

Aviation

SECTOR | 25 Aug 2025

Seaplane Services To Restart On Two Routes By October: Civil Aviation Minister

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The minister also urged states to come forward with innovative ideas and new locations to expand the network.

Seaplane services to restart on 2 routes by Oct: Civil aviation minister

Business Standard | 25 Aug 2025

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SECTOR | 22 Aug 2025

Air India Mumbai-Jodhpur Flight Aborts Takeoff Due To 'Operational Reasons'

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Alternative arrangements were made to fly the passengers to their destination.

Air India Mumbai-Jodhpur flight aborts takeoff due to 'operational reasons'

Business Standard | 22 Aug 2025 1 more

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SECTOR | 22 Aug 2025

Sabarimala connectivity: Kottayam greenfield airport likely to get in-principle' approval soon

Business Line

The airport will feature a 3,000-metre runway capable of handling large international aircraft such as Boeing 777s, a passenger terminal with a capacity of seven million annually, and a cargo facility

Aviation

SECTOR | 21 Aug 2025

Indian airlines report heavy losses in FY25; Air India, Air India Express worst hit

IBTimes India

By contrast, IndiGo, the country's largest airline, reported a pre-tax profit of Rs 7,587.5 crore during the year -- highlighting its continued dominance in the domestic market. The provisional data also revealed the mounting debt levels of Indian carriers. Air India's debt stood at Rs 26,879.6 crore, while IndiGo's debt was much higher at Rs 67,088.4 crore.

Boeing in talks with China on possible deal to sell up to 500 aircraft

Business Standard | 21 Aug 2025 7 more