CSMIA opens 14 Hybrid Self Bag Drop counters at T2
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai has opened 14 Hybrid Self Bag Drop (SBD) counters at Terminal 2 (T2), marking a key step in strengthening departure processing through technology-led solutions. The introduction of Hybrid SBD counters forms part of CSMIA’s phased plan to transition all 212 existing check-in desks at T2 to a hybrid format by 2028. The initiative...
FLY91 leases two aircraft from TrueNoord to support regional expansion
Regional airline FLY91 has inducted two aircraft under long-term operating leases from regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord, as it continues a measured fleet expansion focused on strengthening connectivity across Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets...
Asia-Pacific aviation services market to reach USD138.7 Bn by 2044: Airbus
In its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) for Asia-Pacific (including China and India), Airbus anticipates that total services demand in the region will grow at a 5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2044, reaching an estimated market value of USD138.7 billion...
Vietjet results surge of 47% YoY with USD 1.11 Bn revenue in Q4, 2025
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company reported strong revenue and profit growth in the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. As part of its international growth push, the airline expanded its footprint in India with the launch of two new routes in 2025, enhancing direct connectivity between India and Vietnam and supporting rising leisure and business travel demand...
Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neo
Tigerair Taiwan has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A321neo aircraft, marking the airline’s first order for this type. The new aircraft will support the airline’s network expansion while delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to previous generation aircraft...
Air India unveils B787-9 on Mumbai-Frankfurt route; resumes Delhi-Shanghai services
Air India marked two landmark developments in its effort to expand its international network and upgrade passenger experience. The first made-for-Air India B787-9, featuring custom-styled interiors, entered commercial operations from Mumbai to Frankfurt, while simultaneously, Air India resumed its non-stop services between Delhi and Shanghai after nearly six years...
SalamAir celebrates 9 years of growth, resilience, and progress
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is celebrating its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of delivering affordable, reliable, and accessible air travel, while strengthening its role in connecting the Sultanate of Oman with the region and beyond...
Delta Air Lines grows Airbus fleet with order for 31 widebody aircraft
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest generation aircraft including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s...
ATR & Fly91 sign new eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement
ATR and Fly91 have signed an eight‑year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA), reinforcing the collaboration established since the airline’s launch in 2024. Fly91 currently operates four ATR 72‑600s, with two more arriving in early 2026, and the extended agreement is designed to support this next phase of growth as the airline expands its fleet...
IndiGo launches direct flights between India and Greece
IndiGo commenced non-stop flights between Mumbai, India and Athens, Greece, marking its debut in narrow-body long-haul operations deploying India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft. IndiGo connect Athens and Delhi using the same aircraft...
