Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, have signed a new codeshare partnership designed to strengthen connectivity between the two countries and beyond. Building on their interline agreement from earlier in 2025, the two carriers are now moving to a deeper level of cooperation that will allow more seamless travel options…
Alhindair, a Kochi-based start-up airline preparing for launch in October 2025, has announced a strategic partnership with Lufthansa Systems, becoming the first Indian airline to adopt the company’s Lido charting solutions. This milestone highlights the new carrier’s focus on safe, standardized, and compliant navigation from the very beginning of its operations.
Aegean Airlines has revealed plans to launch nonstop flights from Athens to Delhi and Mumbai starting March 2026, utilizing its newly acquired Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The two jets were purchased from JetBlue and Airbus, and they will retain the premium-heavy 24 business and 114 economy seat layout previously used by JetBlue on its transatlantic operations.
Boeing has announced the appointment of Alay Parikh as Director of Business Development for its Defense and Services business in India, reaffirming its strategic commitment to growth in the region. Parikh succeeds Alain Garcia, who has taken on a new role with Boeing in South Korea. He will report directly to Randy Rotte, Senior Director of International Business Development.
ACL Airshop has entered into a strategic multi-year agreement with IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger numbers, to deliver comprehensive ULD (Unit Load Device) management and logistics services. This partnership signifies ACL Airshop’s formal expansion into the Indian subcontinent, aligning with IndiGo’s rapid growth in both cargo and passenger operations.
Boeing has released its latest 20-year Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO), projecting that the global aviation industry will require 710,000 new maintenance technicians by 2044. This alarming shortfall in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) workforce is emerging as a critical challenge, even as the sector rapidly expands to meet escalating passenger demand and fleet growth.
Air India has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The jet, registered as VT-JRO, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 719 and is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, marking a milestone in the airline’s widebody fleet expansion strategy.
Akasa Air, one of India’s newest and rapidly growing carriers, has reported robust financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, highlighting its aggressive expansion and disciplined cost management. The airline announced a 49% year-on-year revenue increase, attributing the gain to strong unit profitability and a stage-adjusted RASK increase of 13%.
Air India Express has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing B737-8, carrying manufacturer serial number 61712. This aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines produced by CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Jetstar Airways, based in Australia, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, have announced a new codeshare agreement scheduled to go into effect on 01 September 2025. This strategic partnership aims to provide expanded travel options and streamlined connectivity between destinations in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacificregion.
