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Biman Bangladesh adds a further 11 Boeing aircraft to its backorder
It’s still UN week, and on the sidelines, Boeing is rolling out another order – this time with Biman Bangladesh, which is adding 11 more aircraft to its backlog. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed an order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to grow…
Centre moves to de-risk aircraft leasing, financing
The Centre is enhancing aircraft leasing and financing in India by evaluating taxation, protections, and mechanisms to attract international lessors.
IndiGo positions international expansion as next growth engine after consolidating domestic market
Long-haul aircraft, MRO investments and digital capabilities to support airline’s global ambitions
IndiGo seeks 57% higher borrowing limit to fund fleet expansion
About 75% of the incremental borrowing capacity is expected to be used to finance aircraft through long-term finance leases, with the balance earmarked for capital expenditure and working capital.
IndiGo added 330 pilots in FY 26
IndiGo expanded its workforce by adding 330 pilots in FY 2026, enhancing operational capabilities and expanding its flight network.
Airports say airline fee relief has outlived its purpose
Airport operators argue that the temporary tariff concession has served its purpose as fuel cost pressures ease
Akasa Air targets 30% capacity boost this fiscal year
Akasa Air aims for a 30% capacity increase this fiscal year, improving margins amid rising revenues and operational efficiency.
India Domestic Air Traffic Falls 3 . 47 % In April Amid Demand Slowdown ; IndiGo Market Share Rises To 65 % Despite Industry - Wide Decline
Air India , IndiGo , Air India Express cut flights as fuel costs surge
Skye Air targets US entry by 2028 , bets on D2C growth at home
Air India: Flying from turbulence to turnaround
Despite record losses and operational pressures, Air India enjoys the support of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines for a long-term transformation strategy
SpiceJet’s shrinking fleet puts international operations under scrutiny
With just 21 planes, SpiceJet risks falling below the regulatory threshold for international operations, which requires airlines to have at least 20 aircraft or deploy 20% of capacity on domestic routes, whichever is higher.
Air India CEO search narrows to Singapore Air exec Kannan and insider Aggarwal, sources say
The choice of a new CEO comes at a crucial time for Air India, which is grappling with heavy losses, heightened regulatory scrutiny after a deadly crash last year, and operational disruptions from the Iran war, which has driven up costs and compounded the eff…