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Hyderabad,23rd January, 2026: A new study finds that existing limits on flight and seat capacity between India and the United Arab Emirates may not keep pace with rising travel demand, potentially reducing the economic benefits that stronger air connectivity can support. The analysis shows that 27% of forecast passenger demand between India and the UAE could remain unserved by 2035 if capacity remains at current levels. This equates to a cumulative shortfall of approximately 54.5 million passenger journeys between 2026 and 2035, with 13.2 million unserved passengers on the Abu Dhabi–India corridor alone. This indicates particularly acute capacity constraints on the Abu Dhabi–India corridor. The report highlights strong structural growth in India’s aviation market. India’s travelling class—households with sufficient income to travel by air—has grown from 24%of the population in 2010 to 40% in 2024, representing an increase of nearly 300 million people. As a result, air travel demand is projected to grow by 7.2% per year through 2035, adding nearly 22 million additional passenger journeys per year over the next decade. Matthew Dass, Director of Consulting, from Tourism Economics, said, “India–UAE air travel demand is growing rapidly, underpinned by rising incomes, expanding international trade, and increasing outbound and inbound tourism. Load factors exceed 80% on major routes in the study period, indicating limited spare capacity under current schedules. In our baseline outlook, the gap between forecast demand and available seats widens over time and available capacity is expected to be exhausted by 2026.” The study also quantifies the economic activity enabled by the UAE–India air corridor, focusing on inbound travellers’tourism spending and airlines’ operational expenditure along the corridor. Under continued capacity constraints, the corridor’s GDP contribution is projected to grow at a 3% CAGR over the next five years; easing constraints under alternative scenarios could lift growth to 5.5%–7%. For example, doubling Abu Dhabi–India seat capacity is expected to enable an additional of $7.2 billion in GDP(including direct, indirect, induced impacts) over the next five years and support more than 170,000 jobs per year on average. Beyond immediate impacts, the study suggests that improved connectivity could contribute to productivity gains (up to $9 billion per year by 2035) and may support investment and trade outcomes over time. The report also notes that increased capacity and competition can place downward pressure on fares, benefiting passengers. The report concludes that aviation policy choices will play a critical role in determining whether India is able to fully capture the economic and consumer benefits of growth in international air travel.

New Delhi, 17th January 2026: Air Cambodia has launched its new Corporate Identity System (CIS), marking a significant milestone in the national flag carrier’s brand evolution and future growth journey. The airlines officially unveiled its refreshed brand identity, including a new logo and aircraft livery, at Techo International Airport (KTI), Phnom Penh.This represents the airline’s first comprehensive brand update since 2009 and reflects its renewed vision, ambition, and confidence in long-term expansion. Inspired by Cambodia’s national bird, the Giant Ibis (Tror Yorng), the new logo symbolizes protection, strength, and good fortune. The design integrates 18 feathers with aircraft engine fan blades and an upward 45-degree beak angle, representing power, long-haul capability, and sustained upward growth. The new aircraft livery prominently features royal blue, supported by gold, white, and red, highlighting professionalism, Khmer heritage, and warm in-flight hospitality. The new branding will be introduced in a phased manner across aircraft, digital platforms,and marketing assets, ensuring operational continuity during the transition. Alongside the rebrand, Air Cambodia continues to strengthen its fleet, having inducted new ATR72-600 aircraft and confirmed future deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX 8 and COMAC C909 aircraft,underscoring its commitment to regional and international growth. In India, Air Cambodia is represented by Aeroprime Group as the exclusive Passenger and Cargo General Sales Agent.

New Delhi, 16th January 2026: Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement, which will pave the way for them to deepen their long-standing partnership through definitive joint business agreements. This strengthened collaboration allows the airlines to explore ways to improve connectivity between Singapore and India, delivering greater choice and benefits for customers. The agreement was signed in Mumbai on 16th January 2026 by Air India CEO and MD, Campbell Wilson, and SIA CEO, Goh Choon Phong. Subject to regulatory approvals and the signing of definitive joint business agreements, the airlines aim to expand and enhance the product and service offerings, enabling seamless connections and more route options, and allowing customers to book flights across both airlines under a single unified journey. This partnership also envisages a closer coordination of flight schedules between Air India and SIA to improve convenience for customers. It could also expand to include greater cross-participation in the airlines’ corporate travel programmes to improve offerings to business travellers. The airlines will explore plans to progressively enhance privileges beyond the current Star Alliance benefits for members of Air India’s Maharaja Club and SIA’s KrisFlyer frequent flyer programmes. Further details will be announced as the plans are finalised. Air India and SIA also plan to explore opportunities to broaden the scope of their cooperation in select markets, beyond Singapore and India, subject to regulatory approvals. This would meet the growing demand for global connectivity, support traffic flow through both carriers’ hubs, and strengthen the air travel markets of both India and Singapore. Today, the airlines codeshare on 61 points in 20 countries and territories. This follows the October 2024 expansion of their codeshare partnership, which added 51 international and domestic destinations across both networks. Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Air India, said: “Air India remains committed to expanding its global footprint, both by adding new aircraft to our own fleet and by forging stronger commercial partnerships, especially with our fellow Star Alliance member carriers. We are pleased to take our valued, long-term relationship with Singapore Airlines to the next level through this new commercial cooperation understanding, which establishes a clear and structured platform for both airlines to explore and define future areas of closer collaboration. With this measured approach, we aim to lay a strong foundation for sustainable, long-term value creation for our customers and other stakeholders.” Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, said: “This agreement between Singapore Airlines and Air India is a natural evolution of our successful partnership, creating genuine value and delivering enhanced benefits to customers. It is a strategic, winwin collaboration that will strengthen connectivity between Singapore and India, support the growth of air travel and tourism in both countries, and deepen their long-standing business and people-to-people ties.”