South Korea boosting Peru aviation industry: President

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 05:41

South Korea is working with Peru to further boost its aviation industry, South Korean president Park Geun-Hye said Tuesday in Lima while presenting a training aircraft co-produced by both countries.

Rolls-Royce wins $9.2 billion engine order from Emirates for A380s

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 15:38

Rolls-Royce said the order was the largest in its history, pushing its shares up 2.1 percent to 1001 pence in early trading, making it one of the biggest gainers on the FTSE 100 index.

Air India aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 20:48

The Supreme Court Wednesday asked CBI to apprise it of the status of its probe, if any, into alleged irregularities in purchase or hiring of 111 aircraft for Air India that had cost about Rs 70,000 crores to it during the tenure of Praful Patel as the Civil Aviation Minister.

SpiceJet expands fleet, inducts 3 wet-leased Boeing 737s

Last Updated: Sunday, April 12, 2015, 14:24

No-frills airline SpiceJet has expanded its Boeing fleet to 20 aircraft, with the carrier taking delivery of three B-737s from a Czech company on a short term wet-lease.

Airbus supports Modi's 'Make in India' initiative

Last Updated: Saturday, April 11, 2015, 16:09

Expressing support to 'Make in India' initiative, aircraft manufacturer Airbus on Saturday said it is ready to manufacture in India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited its facility here.

Panama`s Copa buys 61 Boeing 737s for $6.6 bn

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 23:42

Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines signed a deal worth an estimated $6.6 billion to buy 61 Boeing 737 aircraft Friday, during President Barack Obama`s visit to the country.

SpiceJet to wet lease three Boeing 737 aircraft

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 19:16

The no-frills carrier, which is on a revival path under the ownership of Ajay Singh, would be wet leasing the three aircraft for a period of three months.

SpiceJet withdraws plea from HC against Irish lessor

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 19:11

SpiceJet told a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw that it has arrived at a settlement with Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Ltd and withdrew the petition filed against the Irish firm.

Agreement with BBAM to settle rental dispute out of court: SpiceJet

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 16:11

"SpiceJet has entered into an in-principle understanding with its five lessors managed by BBAM Aircraft Leasing and Finance with regard to five aircraft operated by the company," SpiceJet said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Aircraft with tribute to JRD Tata unveiled

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 18:35

JRD Tata was a visionary who established civil aviation in India for the benefit of its people, Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata said today after unveiling an AirAsia India aircraft with JRD Tata livery.

AirAsia India unveils aircraft with JRD Tata livery

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 15:47

AirAsia India on Saturday unveiled its fourth aircraft with a livery dedicated to JRD Tata as a mark of respect to the pioneer of civil aviation in the Indian sub-continent.

New Malaysia airline eyes $1.5 bn Bombardier deal

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 15:45

A new Malaysian airline said Tuesday it intends to buy 20 Bombardier CS100 aircraft in a $1.47 billion deal as it looks to tap Southeast Asia`s fast-growing travel market.