AirAsiaX places $6 bn order for 25 Airbus A330s

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 00:00

The order includes the latest version of the A330-300 capable of flying from Asia to Europe or the Americas non-stop.

US sends new reconnaissance planes to Japan

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 11:41

The US has announced to have deployed two of its next-generation reconnaissance aircraft to Japan amid increased tension in the region after China declared an Air Defense Identification Zone over a disputed area in the East China Sea.

IndiGo likely to go public, plans to connect smaller centres

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 10:43

India’s no-frill low-cost carrier IndiGo is likely to go public though the company did not provide any timeframe. However, Rahul Bhatia, Group Managing Director of InterGlobe Enterprise, revealed it could happen at ‘some point’.

Soon, you can enjoy Wi-Fi inside planes!

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 10:18

With the aviation agencies in the US allowing gadget use while take-off and landing, the next major step in changing the way people travel by air could include access to the Internet.

Soon, you can enjoy Wi-Fi inside planes!

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 17:02

With the aviation agencies in the US allowing gadget use while take-off and landing, the next major step in changing the way people travel by air could include access to the Internet.

Etihad in talks over potential Airbus jet order: Sources

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 21:13

At least one of the deals could be announced at next week`s Dubai Airshow, marking the first time the Abu Dhabi carrier has played a significant role at the showcase event hosted by its closest rival, Emirates airline, the people said.

China sets up radar station near Ladakh to monitor Indian planes

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 23:14

With IAF now able to operate C-130 Hercules transport aircraft at high-altitude Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector in Ladakh, China is reported to have built a station on its side of the border ostensibly to monitor movement of Indian planes over the area.

Skydiving planes collide in US, all escape

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 11:03

Two planes carrying skydivers collided in midair yesterday evening in far northwest Wisconsin, but all the parachutists were able to jump free with no major injuries reported.

2,160 militants, 67 civilians killed in US drone strikes: Pak

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 15:01

Amid debates over legality of the controversial US drone strikes, Pakistan on Wednesday said over 2,100 militants and 67 civilians have been killed in the attacks by unmanned CIA spy planes in the country`s restive tribal areas.

Venezuela downs drug-smuggling planes

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 15:26

The Venezuelan military has downed two drug-smuggling aircraft, the head of the armed forces strategic operational command said Monday.

Four fighter planes enter civilian flight path in Nagpur

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 20:44

Four fighter planes had entered into the civilian flight path over Nagpur without intimating the air traffic control, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said, prompting the IAF to launch a probe on Tuesday.

Afghan airforce boosted by C-130 cargo planes

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 21:15

Afghanistan`s fledging air force on Wednesday took delivery of its first two C-130 cargo planes in a boost for the country`s military capability as the NATO coalition starts to withdraw.