Important News
Civil Aviation ministry issues new rules to remove obstacles near airports
Business Standard
IATA Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit 2025
IATA
Civil aviation minister Naidu holds meeting with airlines’ representatives; discusses various issues
Economic Times
Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Bihar to get 6 new airports; cabinet gives key approval
The Hindu
PM Modi inaugurates new terminal of Patna Airport, lays foundation stone for new civil enclave at Bihta airport
ET
City Airport may be privatised soon
ToI
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA)
High-level panel on Ahmedabad crash will submit its report in 3 months: Minister Naidu
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates Satna and Datia Airports, Boosting Regional Connectivity in Madhya Pradesh
PIB
Explore ways to felicitate armed forces: Minister to airlines
Hindustan Times
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
DGCA gives clean chit to Boeing 787 fleet, flags maintenance concerns at Air India
Economics Times
Aviation regulator commences inspection of Noida Airport for aerodrome licence, operational readiness
Business Line
DGCA is working on new norms for pilots flying in turbulent conditions
Hindustan Times
DGCA opens cockpit door to commerce and arts pass-outs
ToI
AVPL International gets DGCA nod to conduct drone pilot training
Hindu Business Line
DGCA enhances oversight of Char Dham charters
Hindu Business Line
DGCA to make hull insurance optional for trainer aircraft
Hindu Business Line
DGCA asks NMIA to stop activities which attract bird at airport
The Pioneer
Others
On the runway: GMR’s INR 14,000 cr. Capex plan for Hyderabad Airport
Business Standard
Air India’s cancels 3 international flights over glitches, maintenance
The Hindu
Heli services resume on Char Dham route
Hindustan Times
Ethiopian Airlines launches Hyd. Service, expands network
The Hindu
Centre clears revival of TrueJet; aiming for Nov. take off as full-fledged airline, says MD
Business Line
Navi Mumbai airport’s second phase work to start in October 25
Business Line
HC allows AAI to float tender to replace Celebi
Business Standard
Digi Yatra to roll out at 15 more airports this financial year
Business Standard
IndiGo eyes new markets, to induct Airbus XLR aircraft by December
Business Line
Adani Airport evaluating options for ground handling business: CEO
Economic Times
IndiGo’s global vision mirrors India’s growth: CEO
Business Line
Karnataka to set up its first flight training centre at Shivamogga airport
New Indian Express
IndiGo First to Fly from Navi Mumbai Airport
Business Standard
IndiGo names Vikram Singh Mehta as new chairman
Economic Times
IGIA among top 10 airport hubs in Asia-Pacific
New Indian Express
Centre’s in-principle approval for Parandur airport comes with conditions, meeting minutes show
Business Line
Three senior executives resign from Akasa Air amid leadership churn
Business Standard
IndiGo pilots, crew to receive bonus after strong FY25 profit
Business Line
IndiGo to start non-stop flights to 10 int’l destinations in FY26: CEO
BS
IndiGo asked to end partnership with Turkish Airlines within three months
New Indian Express
IndiGo sees significant cargo opportunity on India-Europe routes
Hindu Business Line
Star air to expand domestically before going global
Press Reader
Kerala CM launches Rs 200-crore I.T. infrastructure project at Kochi airport
New Indian Express
Cloud seeding to take place at 5 spots in Delhi based on Met conditions
Hindustan Times
Air India starts using Mongolian airspace for few North America flights to cut operational costs
Economic Times
IndiGo to resume flight operations to and from Srinagar, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh and Rajkot from May 14
Economic Times
Airlines asked to resume normal operations at 32 shut airports from May 15
Indian Express
IGIA runway to shut again mid-June 2025
NDTV
Hindon civil terminal reopens for flights
ToI
Industry eyes ₹1,000 crore fund to boost local counter-drone production
Hindu Business Line
AERA approves MIAL proposal of class-based UDF for Mumbai airport passengers
Money Control
Vizag-Vijayawada flight to resume operations from June 1
The Hindu
Etihad wants to fit premium features into its smallest plane
Economic Times
Mumbai airport rejects IATA’s claims, says no pressure on airlines to shift ops to Navi Mumbai
Hindu Business Line
Empty Airports and Half-Finished Highways Plague India After Boom
Bloomberg
Auto Sector to Be Key Player in eVTOL Industry
Informa
ACP’s Members in Action
Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants
Atlas Air Worldwide introduces its Miami operations gateway
CA&AS
Collins Aerospace Goes Bigger with Megawatt Motor
AIN
Honeywell signs 5-year APU maintenance deal for Vietjet Air’s A330 fleet
Aero Time
KPMG launches multi-agent AI platform, Workbench
Economic Times
Leidos Wins $35M DISA Contract to Modernize Cross-Domain Data Sharing
AInvest
Lockheed Martin Unveils Groundbreaking C-130J Super Hercules Performance Results
Wizz Air and Pratt & Whitney agree GTF engines deal
ET Manufacturing
FAA Renews Program Allowing Boeing to Carry Out Agency Tasks
MSN
India has opportunity to become net exporter of sustainable aviation fuel: Boeing executive
Business Standard
Collins Aerospace expands Philippine footprint with new IT-BPM venture
MSN
Honeywell to buy Johnson Matthey’s catalyst business for $2.4 billion
MSN
Honeywell proposes F124 engine for Japan Air Self-Defense Force modernisation programmes
Defence Industry Europe
Lockheed Martin Wins $509M Contract for GPS III Satellite Project
MSN
Lockheed Martin launches eighth GPS III satellite into orbit from Florida
Defence Industry Europe
FAA Continues Rollout of Tower Simulation Systems to Improve Controller Training
U.S. DoT
Testimony of FAA Before The U.S. Senate Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation “FAA Reauthorization One Year Later: Aviation Safety, Air Traffic, And Next Generation Technology”
U.S. DoT
U.S. looks to invest in foreign energy projects to promote exports, USTDA says
Reuters
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the 2025 Select USA Investment Summit
U.S. DoT
Atlas Air Worldwide and Turkish Cargo Launch New Strategic Partnership
Aviation Pros
Boeing deliveries nearly double in April
Economic Times
Qatar Airways to announce major purchase from Boeing during Trump’s visit
The Hill
RTX Chairman and CEO to present at the 2025 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference
GF News
FedEx strikes new Amazon deal, says heavy and rural deliveries are money makers
Market Watch
L3Harris Teams with Trident Solutions Group and HDT Global to Develop New Enhanced Robotic Payloads
Market Scanner
Pratt & Whitney launches additive engine-repair solution
PR Newswire
United Airlines unveils new Dreamliner aircraft interior with business class suites
CNN
Walter P Moore Expands Global Reach with Ahmedabad Office
Globe Newswire
WHAT’S NEW
ACP's participation at Aero India 2025, February 10-14, 2025 at Bengaluru
ACP Members interaction with Mr. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary – Civil Aviation Department, Govt. of Haryana on November 22, 2024 at Haryana Bhavan, New Delhi
ACP Members discussion on Women in Leadership on November 8, 2024 at Hotel - The Leela Palace, New Delhi
Bell/Textron – ACP Symposium on Helicopter for Public Safety on November 8, 2024 at Hotel - The Leela Palace, New Delhi
HMCA Mr. Naidu visited Collins Aerospace; Pratt & Whitney; Boeing facilities in Bengaluru and roundtable with ACP Members on 29th October 2024 at Hotel Taj Bangalore
ACP Members roundtable with Ministry of Civil Aviation on October 15, 2024
U.S. – India Aviation Summit: June 24-26, 2024 at Washington D.C
ACP Members roundtable with visiting FAA leadership on January 15, 2024 at Hotel – The Leela Palace, New Delhi
ACP’s participation at Wings India 2024 from January 18-21, 2024 at Hyderabad
ACP
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Contact
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