Bahrain`s Gulf Air to buy up to 50 Airbus planes: Minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 22:50

Bahrain`s national carrier Gulf Air is planning to buy up to 50 Airbus aircraft, the country`s Information Minister Isa Abdulrahman Al Hammadi told AFP Tuesday.

Abolish international flying norms for domestic airlines:CAPA

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 19:23

At present, an Indian carriers is allowed to fly overseas only when it has completed five years of domestic operations and have a minimum of 20 aircraft fleet.

Jet Airways mulls extending lease of six aircraft with Etihad

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 20:35

Jet Airways Monday said it is looking at the option to extend the leasing pact for six planes that have been leased out to strategic partner Etihad.

IndiGo confirms largest global order of 250 Airbus planes for $250.5 bn

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 14:02

The Gurgaon-based carrier IndiGo had last October signed a MoU to acquire 250 of the latest Airbus A-320 Neo aircraft worth over USD 25.5 billion or Rs 1.55 lakh crore.

India needs 1,740 new aircraft worth $240 bn in next 20 years: Boeing

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 19:09

Raising its forecast for the Indian market, Boeing Wednesday said the country will need 1,740 new aircraft worth USD 240 billion over the next 20 years.

AirAsia India and Air Costa ties up with SITA

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 19:15

World's leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology SITA would provide its aircraft communications and flight tracking technology to domestic carriers AirAsia India and Air Costa.

No plans to enter commercial aviation: Mahindra

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 21:29

Denying any plan to venture into commercial aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) today said that it's aerospace business remains restricted to manufacture of utility aircraft and aerostructures.

Boeing profit beats estimates as aircraft deliveries surge

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 19:09

Boeing Co reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by booming demand for commercial aircraft.

SpiceJet takes delivery of another Airbus plane

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 19:13

No-frills carrier SpiceJet, which is looking to expand its fleet, has taken delivery of another Airbus plane on wet lease basis.

Boeing warns of aircraft issue after panel falls on Shanghai

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 19:45

US aviation giant Boeing has said it has asked airlines to address a maintenance issue after a passenger jet's landing gear panel fell after takeoff and fell on a Shanghai suburb.

China Eastern orders 50 Boeing planes in $4.6 bn deal

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 00:19

US aerospace giant Boeing said Thursday it had won an order for 50 aircraft from China Eastern Airlines, worth $4.6 billion at list prices.

SpiceJet inducts first Airbus plane

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 23:33

SpiceJet, which is into operations for over ten years now, has for the first time inducted an Airbus plane in its fleet as so far it was depending on Boeing's narrow body B737s and Canadian Bombardier Q400.