Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 21, 2026
Air Algérie is planning two new long-haul routes to Asia. From the end of October, the airline is set to fly from Algiers to Shanghai and New Delhi. Both routes will operate with three…
India, with help from aviation manufacturer Noemi Aerospace, plans to introduce amphibious aircraft company SkyHop Aviation to South Asian territories as part of a plan to promote regional…
infozona.com.ar / August 21, 2026 By Francisco Díaz The historic Punta Indio Naval Air Base (BAPI) is undergoing a deep transformation that, in effect, will mean the withdrawal of its…
Pakistan extends the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft until 24 September. The rule applies to aircraft registered in India as well as to aircraft operated by Indian…
Lufthansa and Munich Airport are expanding their joint stopover programme to five more Asian markets. From now on, Lufthansa passengers from China, India, Japan, South Korea and…
India is planning a future heavy-class AWACS Mk3 and is once again considering the Airbus A330 as the platform for its development.
India envisions a future heavy-class AWACS Mk3 and is again considering the Airbus A330 as the platform for its development.
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Indian engineering company Prime Toolings is developing a family of compact Rotating Detonation Engines (RDEs) and plans... The post Prime Toolings…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Airbus A400M Atlas has reportedly dropped out of contention for India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme,... The post Airbus A400M…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Pakistan’s defence community has reacted strongly to the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan,... The post Pakistan…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Poland’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Piotr Antoni Świtalski, has addressed regional media reports concerning the alleged deployment... The post Polish…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who met his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday,... The post Will devote all my…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India and Japan will explore the possibility of joint development in naval shipbuilding and design by leveraging... The post India, Japan to work…
Indian importers sourcing goods from Asia continue to grapple with freight rate shocks. Indian manufacturers and retailers traditionally rely heavily on Chinese suppliers, so elevated shipping costs…
August 20, 2026
Continuing with the announcements made today at the Punta Indio Naval Air Base, as part of the rollout of the Plan Dédalo, the Argentine Navy confirmed the retirement and replacement of…
NOEMI Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SkyHop Aviation, India’s first dedicated commercial seaplane operator, to start with the introduction of up to 15 NOEMI amphibious…
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Given its size and ambitions, the Indian Air Force [IAF] has limited airborne early warning and command [AEW&C] capabilities, since these…
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Former Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson has joined Air New Zealand as a Director on its Board, effective 24 September, subject to shareholder approval at the…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. idrw.org has learned from its sources that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian... The post Exclusive: DRDO, IAF…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. As India develops its next generation of indigenous combat aircraft, the HAL Tejas Mk2 and the Advanced... The post Tejas Mk2 and AMCA to Initially…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The action in New Delhi took place around 19 August 2026 (with reports noting the use of... The post Delhi Clears Encroachments Outside Pakistan…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s primary concern would not necessarily be the supply of drones developed by leading Ukrainian drone and... The post India should focus on…
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August 19, 2026
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Air India announced it will replace all scheduled flights to and from Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) with the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (VTZ), also known as…
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India will expand its Navy's surveillance capacity in the Indian Ocean with the arrival of two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, leased from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for a period of 30…
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The Indian Ministry of Defence has unveiled its sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), identifying 405 new items for domestic production as part of ongoing efforts to reduce import dependence.
Cargo handler Air India SATS (AISATS) has signed two agreements aiming to attract new freighter services to its facility at the recently opened Noida International Airport in northern India. The…
India plans to introduce a refined certification framework enabling beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations by the end of 2026, Civil Aviation Minister The post India plans BVLOS drone…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s largest and most storied defence manufacturer, currently sits at 44th place among... The post HAL wants…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. One of India’s Netra Mk1 Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) aircraft is currently flying with... The post DRDO’s Netra Mk1 AWACS…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The commercial space sector in India is experiencing an unprecedented surge, driven by private startups and innovative... The post Trishul Aerospace…
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