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Ashwin Bhat is new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo
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Ashwin Bhat is new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo

Air Cargo veteran, Ashwin Bhat, who has been associated with Lufthansa Cargo for years, as the carrier's CCO, has now taken over as the CEO of Lufthansa Cargo.

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May 2023
Air France-KLM, CMA CGM launch partnership
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Air France-KLM, CMA CGM launch partnership

Air France-KLM and CMA CGM have launched their longterm strategic partnership.

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May 2023
Comac's ARJ21 commences Indonesia operations
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Comac's ARJ21 commences Indonesia operations

Comac's ARJ21-700 regional jet recently made its overseas debut Aviation from Jakarta to Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport, marking the start of commercial operations.

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May 2023
Airbus solidifies growth strategy in China
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Airbus solidifies growth strategy in China

Is tensions between China and the United States continue to French President Emmanuel Macron recently an official state visit to Beijing, during which Airbus announced a new cooperation agreement with its China Aviation industry partners.

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May 2023
Boeing remains steadfast in rate guidance for Max
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Boeing remains steadfast in rate guidance for Max

In another big blow that slowed down the Boeing 737MAX aerospace announced a manufacturing concern about certain 737 Max aircraft but reassured that it does not pose an immediate flight safety risk.

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May 2023
Qatar boss forecasts robust demand
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Qatar boss forecasts robust demand

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker has forecast robust travel demand for the rest of the year and said the airline would look to add more routes, depending on how fast it gets new Airbus and Boeing jets.

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May 2023
Vanessa to succeed Joyce at Qantas
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Vanessa to succeed Joyce at Qantas

Qantas named Vanessa Hudson as its first female CEO, handing her the challenging task of rebuilding the 103-year-old airline's battered reputation.

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May 2023
Emirates unveils robotic check-in assistant
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Emirates unveils robotic check-in assistant

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker has forecast robust travel demand for the rest of the year and said the airline would look to add more routes, depending on how fast it gets new Airbus and Boeing jets.

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May 2023
Etihad aspires to triple passengers and double fleet
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Etihad aspires to triple passengers and double fleet

Etihad aims to triple the number of passengers it carriers to 30 million and nearly double its fleet to 150 planes by the end of the decade, the airline's chief told Reuters.

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May 2023
India's daily domestic PAX reaches 'all-time high'
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India's daily domestic PAX reaches 'all-time high'

India's domestic air travel is rapidly India Lrebounding from the pandemic lows. Domestic air traffic numbers have reached an all-time high, according to Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

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May 2023
Bengaluru Airport witnesses major surge in passenger numbers
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Bengaluru Airport witnesses major surge in passenger numbers

During the fiscal year 2022-2023, Bengaluru Airport experienced significant growth in passenger numbers and maintained its position as the top airport for processing perishable cargo.

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May 2023
Mumbai airport records highest passenger growth once again
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Mumbai airport records highest passenger growth once again

For the second consecutive year, Mumbai airport recorded the highest growth in passenger traffic among all metro airports in India.

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May 2023
GMR Innovex launches Robotics CoE for airports
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GMR Innovex launches Robotics CoE for airports

GMR Group recently unveiled the Robotics Centre of Excellence (CoE) as part of the expansion of GMR Innovex, showcasing their commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions.

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May 2023
CT X-Ray machines to combat bottlenecks at security checkpoints
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CT X-Ray machines to combat bottlenecks at security checkpoints

Airports handling over 50 lakh passengers directed the Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to install full-body scanners and X-ray Computed Tomography (CTX) machines by December 31, 2023.

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May 2023
Soon, a metro corridor linking Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports
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Soon, a metro corridor linking Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports

The commencement of construction on the Airport Express Metro Line, which will connect Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will start soon.

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May 2023
A Falcon for the Ages
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A Falcon for the Ages

The Dassault Falcon is arguably one of the finest business jets the world has seen. And it all began with the Falcon 20 which celebrated its 60th birthday on May 4. A special report

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May 2023
A new airline in the desert
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A new airline in the desert

Ready to muscle its way into the big boys club of Emirates, Qatar and Turkish, Riyadh Airline (RIA) is the new kid on the black. Will it be able to create a mark? Will it be able to draw enough passengers to the Kingdom? Can it beat the other big hubs? We will know when the airline launches in 2025. A special report.

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May 2023
Going bust to recover
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Going bust to recover

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), a law set up under the NDA government faces its first test of a company not in default applying for bankruptcy proceedings. What happens in the GoFirst case will set the template going forward. A Special Report

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May 2023
Akasa's supply chain woes
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Akasa's supply chain woes

The new kid of the block, Akasa Air, has hit a roadblock with delayed deliveries from Boeing thanks to assembly line issues. The airline that has had a smooth start is already juggling with a fleet that is vastly non-uniform thanks to supply chain issues and Akasa's willingness to accept whitetails that were configured differently.

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May 2023
Boeing 737 Max update
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Boeing 737 Max update

IS the Boeing 737 Max Airplane safe to fly, or are there still questions that need answers? This is a question that is still being asked by many and experts claim that there are still questions that need answers.

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April 2023
GMR Airports to Merge with Parent GMR Infrastructure
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GMR Airports to Merge with Parent GMR Infrastructure

GMR Airports Infrastructure recently announced the merger of GMR Airports, GMR the operator of Delhi and Hyderabad airports, with itself, resulting in French airport operator Groupe ADP becoming the second largest shareholder in the merged entity.

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April 2023
Delhi and Mumbai win ACI awards
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Delhi and Mumbai win ACI awards

Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, has announced the winners of this year's Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognising the best airports for customer experience worldwide, as selected by passengers.

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April 2023
China's Return of 737 in China
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China's Return of 737 in China

In 2019, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and other aviation authorities grounded the Boeing 737 MAX after two crashes.

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April 2023
P&W celebrates V2500's success
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P&W celebrates V2500's success

Pratt and Whitney are celebrating the 40th anniversary of its International Aero Engines AG (IAE). The IAE, launched in March 1983, developed the fuel-efficient V2500 engine that continues to power nearly 3,500 aircraft globally.

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April 2023
GE believes revenue will double till 2025
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GE believes revenue will double till 2025

Generel Electric's projection that revenue at its cash-cow aviation business will increase by at least low-double digits until 2025 caused its shares to surge to levels not witnessed since 2018 in March first week.

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April 2023
Go First to move court against Pratt & Whitney?
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Go First to move court against Pratt & Whitney?

Shape of Indian aviation is changing with India

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April 2023
A Sparkling Summit
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A Sparkling Summit

The CAPA India Aviation Summit was a high-quality industry event that had all the movers and shakers in attendance. A special report.

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April 2023
Air India inducts first A321neo
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Air India inducts first A321neo

Air India has inducted its first Airbus 321neo. The aircraft (VT-RTD) took off from the Airbus finishing centre at Hamburg for Delhi Airport.\" #FlyAl: We're thrilled to welcome our Airbus A321 Neo (VT-RTD). We look forward to welcoming you onboard!\" Air India said on Twitter.

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April 2023
GMR-Boeing tie-up for passenger-to-freighter conversions
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GMR-Boeing tie-up for passenger-to-freighter conversions

The GMR group has signed a formal agreement with Boeing to create a freighter conversion ecosystem in Hyderabad. It could well be another massive boost for Make in India which requires trained engineers and technicians. This collaboration could provide that. A special report.

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April 2023
One more helping, please!
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One more helping, please!

For airlines in the Gulf, India is a critical market. It is the jetloads of traffic that they ferry from the subcontinent that packs their aircraft as they fly westwards to Europe and North America. And even eastwards to Australia and New Zealand. No wonder they keep asking for more and more seats.

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