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    Dubai Airshow 2025

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    Date: November 17th-21st 2025 Venue:  Dubai World Central Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, the Ruler of Dubai. At DAS, one can connect with 1,500+ leading exhibitors and 148,000+ industry professionals from 150 countries. The show witness multi-billion-dollar deals to unveiling the innovations that will shape tomorrow’s skies, this is where the industry takes off.What to Expect in 2025: There will be 12 conferences addressed by 350+ speakers. At the show, one can discover a powerhouse of aerospace innovation through 4 stages and 12 future-focused tracks. For more info: https://www.dubaiairshow.aero/en/home

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    Alton Aviation Consultancy expands to London

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    London, 10th October 2025: Leading global aviation advisory firm Alton Aviation Consultancy is pleased to announce its international expansion with the addition of London, United Kingdom, strengthening its global footprint to support growing client demand across the UK and Europe. As a global centre for finance and home to many of the world’s leading airports, airlines, aerospace companies, and investors in aviation, London provides a strategic base for Alton’s continued growth in the region. The London expansion will be led by Augusto Viansson Ponte, who joins Alton as Director. He brings more than 25 years of international aviation advisory experience to his role. Adam Cowburn, co-founder and Managing Director at Alton, says: “Expanding our presence to London gives Alton a stronger foothold in Europe, one of the most dynamic aviation markets worldwide. We are delighted to welcome Augusto as Director of our London base. His experience and insight will be instrumental as we deepen our relationships with clients across the UK and Europe.” Throughout his career, Viansson Ponte has advised airlines, aerospace companies, and defence organizations on complex strategic and financial engagements, with expertise spanning performance improvement, operational transformation, corporate restructuring, and due diligence. Prior to Alton, he was Director of Strategy and Planning at Airline Management Group (AMG) and previously worked at major consultancies including L.E.K. Consulting and AlixPartners. Viansson Ponte adds: “I have long admired Alton’s impressive growth and the reputation it’s built as a trusted aviation advisor. The London presence further enhances the firm’s ability to offer on-the-ground support to clients across the aviation value chain, including airlines, lessors, MRO providers, investors, airports, and OEMs.”

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    Air India Express to launch direct flights from Bengaluru to Jeddah, Kuwait and Riyadh

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    Delhi, 10th Oct 2025: Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights from Bengaluru, its largest station, to three new destinations in the Middle East: Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Services to Jeddah will commence from October 26, 2025, while flights to Riyadh and Kuwait will begin on October 27, 2025, further strengthening connectivity between South India and the Middle East. The new routes will benefit a wide range of travellers, including Indian expatriates, business professionals, and families visiting friends and relatives across Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

    Events, Recent News

    World Aviation Festival 2025 – Day 3 highlights

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    LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 10, 2025: Day 3 of World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon placed airports and passenger experience firmly in the spotlight, with global leaders exploring how infrastructure, technology and customer centric innovation will shape the future of air travel. Growth and transformation in Saudi Arabia In a fireside chat, Steven Greenway, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flyadeal, outlined the airline’s rapid growth trajectory. Founded in 2017 and now operating 42 aircraft, flyadeal expects capacity to grow by 42% next year as new aircraft join the fleet. Greenway highlighted the unique strength of Saudi Arabia’s domestic market, which accounts for 75% of the airline’s capacity, while international expansion is accelerating. Recent approvals to fly over Syrian airspace will cut flight times by up to 50 minutes on routes such as Riyadh to Istanbul. flyadeal is also supporting religious pilgrimage with dedicated charter operations. JFK’s Terminal One: a new standard for US airports Lisa Reifer, leading the transformation of Terminal One at JFK, shared how the project is setting a new benchmark for smart, inclusive and sustainable airport design. Key innovations include dynamic digital signage to improve passenger flow, touchpoints throughout the journey to support travellers with different needs, advanced docking systems to enhance safety and operational efficiency, and sustainability by design, with solar panels providing renewable energy and all electric ground service equipment. Reifer stressed that partnership and collaboration have been critical to delivering such a complex project, as it gave the ability to leverage diverse perspectives to set a new standard in airport design. Customer experience leaders on innovation and expectations A panel of customer experience leaders from TAP Air Portugal, Star Alliance, IndiGo, Meta and IBM explored how airlines and partners can deliver customer centric innovation in an era of diverse traveller needs. Sofia Lufinha from TAP Air Portugal emphasised that technology is a tool, not an end in itself, and that listening to customers is the foundation of innovation. IndiGo’s Neha Narain noted that many of its passengers are first time flyers, meaning technology must be applied thoughtfully to avoid creating barriers. Ambar Franco of Star Alliance showcased how technology underpins seamless journeys across multiple airlines, citing its real time bag tracker. IBM’s Dee Waddell urged airlines to connect the dots between business to consumer and business to employee experiences, ensuring value is delivered across the chain. Finally, Bastian Schütz from Meta pointed to the potential of VR and immersive technologies to reshape the customer journey, from planning to inflight entertainment. Virtual reality and the future of the customer journey Conversations on VR and AI explored how immersive technologies are set to transform aviation experience. Meta’s Schütz argued that VR and smart glasses could one day replace mobile devices. Narain also shared how Indigo’s virtual chatbot has evolved into a booking tool and revenue channel. Lufinha highlighted TAP’s its “One Order” transformation programme, aiming to simplify booking into a retail like experience, and also its WhatsApp concierge service that blends AI with human agents to deliver personalised support at scale. Waddell pointed to VR’s potential in training, ATC operations and cabin design. Reinventing flight distribution In a session on distribution, Stephane Pingaud from DerbySoft and Siew Lee Tan from AirAsia Group explored how APIs and AI are reshaping airline sales. AirAsia’s adoption of API systems has already driven market share growth. And transparency is critical, with ancillaries making up 20% of LCC revenue. The two leaders conveyed that future distribution systems must be customer focused, data driven and flexible, with the ability to upgrade rapidly. AirAsia sees AI and super apps as the next distribution frontier, building ecosystems that go beyond flights to include wider travel services. The Vueling model: opportunities and challenges Carolina Martinoli, CEO of Vueling, highlighted the operational pressures facing European carriers, from ATC delays to constrained airports and weather disruption. She stressed that the way airlines manage disruption will increasingly differentiate them. As part of IAG, Vueling also benefits from group synergies while maintaining a distinct market focus, including connections with Level from Barcelona. Martinoli also announced a landmark fleet renewal, with 50 Boeing aircraft (plus options) ordered to replace Vueling’s Airbus fleet from 2026. She noted that the order will give the airline flexibility to switch between 8 and 10 model variants. The evolution of low-cost carriers CEOs from Vueling, flyadeal and TravelX debated the future of the low-cost model. TravelX’s CEO Juan Pablo Lafosse highlighted the untapped potential of post booking revenue, enabling continuous bookings and ancillary bundling. While Martinoli pointed to narrowing booking windows and the need for agile capacity management, while stressing that the market self regulates, and if something airlines do doesn’t make sense, customers will go elsewhere. flyadeal’s Steven Greenway also underlined the perishable nature of airline inventory and the need to maximise yield, while noting that after 13 years, NDC is still not fully implemented. All agreed that AI and predictive capabilities will transform revenue management, with conversational interfaces becoming standard. On the success of this year’s event, Daniel Boyle, General Manager of Transport at WAF organiser Terrapinn, said: “This year’s World Aviation Festival has truly surpassed our expectations. The calibre of speakers, the depth of discussion, and the energy across the event reflected the transformation and innovation shaping aviation today. We are proud to have brought together leaders from across the globe to share insights and forge connections. As we look to next year, delegates can expect even more world-class speakers, bold conversations, and a stronger focus on the technologies and strategies that will define the future of air travel.” (Event Report Published on As Shared Basis)

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    inter airport Europe 2025 – Event Report

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    Munich, 10th Oct 2025: “We’ve had a very productive three days at inter airport Europe 2025. Here, the airport industry convened to connect with potential new partners, strengthen existing partnerships, learn and celebrate the many innovations across the sector – with excellent feedback from visitors and exhibitors,” said Syreeta Tranfield, Event Director. She confirmed the next 2027 Edition will return to Munich during 12 to 14 October. Inter airport Europe looks at next gen, AI. Among the numerous airport visitors at inter airport Europe to learn about latest trends and innovations was Central Port Kommuninikacyjny (CPK) Airport, south west Warsaw. Starting with a clean sheet, its vision is for travellers to experience an effortless journey — from parking and check-in through security to boarding and even taxiing and artificial intelligence will play a big part with systems helping to reduce queues, personalises retail offers, and eliminate delays. CPK’s target opening date is now 2032. From the outset it will be a multimodal transport hub (just southwest of Warsaw) and will grow to support 100 million passengers annually. Its two runways will handle 34m initially, shared Przemysław Kot – Airside Operations Team Manager, CPK. Speaking on a panel he shared that Artificial Intelligence will form the backbone of CPK’s operational intelligence, letting it transform it into a smart, efficient and responsive hub. It intends to maximise the benefits of AI for real-time monitoring; flight scheduling, runway and apron usage, passenger flows, ground handling, baggage systems and energy consumption. We will focus on three main areas – passenger flow optimisation and the passenger experience, security screening and autonomous vehicles for passengers and baggage and automated snow-removal systems. The airport is taking its AI mission seriously. It recently introduced an AI Governance Framework, requiring all employees to use AI responsibly and ethically. Liege Airport, Belgium came to inter airport with a shopping list. It’s preparing an airport masterplan for 2040 and a significant €500m spend in its cargoland and logistics by 2040 with sizeable projects in work to expand the site airside and extend its second runway. Hand in hand with that it is updating ground support equipment. These days, sustainability is a big factor, said Celine Petithan, on her first visit to inter airport Europe. Liege is seeking new airfield lighting – sustainability now a factor because the airport runs cargo operations 24/7. She’s investigating solar lighting too to see how it could fit around our airport. Europe’s fifth largest cargo hub and the biggest in Belgium. Liege also has a need for a new fire truck. Hybrid/electric may be a consideration, she said. The airport is also exploring the latest technology in Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) systems. The first RFPs will be issued next March. Being able to see all this equipment under one roof is great, she said. Mohammad Taher first visited inter airport Europe in 2019. It was his first industry event (working for Heathrow Airport) and he was enthused about the variety of airside and landside equipment on show. Now he’s constantly passing through airports talking passionately on prominent international stages about how to engage youth in aviation as one of our leading aviation influencers, The Airport Guy. Likening aviation to a restaurant it’s a broad buffet, he said. It’s not just – pilot / cabin crew or engineer. Becoming a pilot can be prohibitive by £100k funding. A wise employer is the one that lets an employee constantly pivot and grow in line with their skillsets, but capturing interest in aviation needs to start when they are young. On cue, he shared an innovative project he is developing on the 3D digital metaverse gaming platform, Roblox. In the virtual airport world the user can play out being an air traffic controller, baggage handler, refueller. We build the roles needed today and in the future by an airport, virtually. Imagine – I’ve had a ramp agent job for 14 years and I’m only 18, he quipped. Employers will want to sign them up. This will be a gamechanger if you then bring in virtual brands/advertisers, he suggested. His fellow panellists on the Workforce of the Future panel highlighted that an aging workforce needs help navigating the digital world and around the airport some entry level jobs are being taken by AI, said Ginesh Koottakara, Head of Sales INFORM Aviation, Middle East and Asia are leading where Europe and North America are taking longer to consolidate legacy systems. The uncertainty around digital acceleration is changing how Gen Z feel about work. They want learning experiences and flexibility versus stability / salary criteria, added Servienti Alberto, Politecnico Professor of Air Transport Organisation – a healthy environment where they’re free to express themselves. He highlighted the rise of AI for aviation recruiters where thousands of cv’s can be screened in a short time. Matching skills with capabilities can detect and define via predictive analysis which makes it much easier for the recruiter. We have to change our way of thinking and must integrate with AI. AI can address and remove any bias quickly, suggested Ginesh, adding how AI is increasingly used in CV writing. The wealth and accessibility to education has never been greater, agreed Alberto, making it easy for people to upskill and it doesn’t need to be done in a classroom. Inclusion in the Aviation Sector was addressed at the Focus Conference and continues to be a topical and important issue for passengers and airports alike. Alarmingly, around 46% of disabled passengers say their disability restricted their ability to fly. “Disability is very individual. There is no one size fits all. The whole airport passenger experience needs to be individualised and there needs to be more understanding across the whole process. It’s very demanding for passengers like me,” said Harvey Matthewson, Advocacy Manager, Aerobility – inter airport Europe 2025’s charity partner. Matthewson was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child. Rakesh Shahu, General Manager, Ostrum Tech Limited whose PRM software is designed exclusively for airports and passengers

    Defence

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in Sydney

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    Sydney, 10th Oct. 2025: The Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh addressed the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in Sydney, reaffirming the growing synergy between the two nations across strategic, industrial, and technological domains. “Under the banner of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2020, we stand at a pivotal juncture to re-position our defence relations, not merely as partners, but as co-creators of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific,” stated Raksha Mantri. He also added that the Round Table is not merely a dialogue, it is a declaration of intent to make India and Australia natural allies in business, industry and innovation. Rajnath Singh recalled the series of high-level engagements that have strengthened bilateral relations including the India-Australia Summit in November 2024, the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in October 2024, the visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Australia to India in June 2025 and his ongoing visit to Australia. He underlined that the foundation of the bilateral relationship lies in shared democratic values and institutional similarities. “Both India and Australia are part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Our shared history is built on democracy, diversity, liberty, and similar governance structures,” he added. The MoD highlighted that strong bilateral ties rest on three essential pillars: a forward-looking government-to-government collaboration, people-to-people connect and convergence of business interests. “Our governmental frameworks are robust and getting further strengthened. On the people’s front, we have a large Indian diaspora in Australia, complemented by an increasing Australian presence in India. However, our defence industrial partnership, based on joint R&D, innovation, co-creation and co-production, still has untapped potential,” he stated. Rajnath Singh highlighted the details of India’s recent economic and industrial achievements, stating that India is on a transformative journey of structural reforms, particularly in manufacturing. “Today, India is globally the fourth-largest economy and the fastest-growing large economy in the world. Our defence production touched Rs 1.51 lakh crore (approximately USD 18 billion) last financial year, the highest ever with an 18% increase from the previous year. Our defence exports reached Rs 23,622 crore (USD 2.76 billion), with Indian companies now exporting to nearly 100 countries,” he added. Calling for closer industrial collaboration, Rajnath Singh stated, “I see this forum as an important instrument to make India and Australia natural allies in business and industry too. This alliance has compelling economic reasons to be successful and mutually beneficial.” MoD underscored that Australia excels in niche technologies such as quantum systems, autonomous underwater vehicles and advanced maritime surveillance, while India offers vast manufacturing scale, software capabilities, and indigenous strength in shipbuilding, missile technology and space. “This Round Table can be a great catalyst to tap the unrealised potential in our defence industry collaboration,” he added. MoD underlined that initiatives such as Make in India, Production Linked Incentive schemes and digital transformation have created an enabling environment for innovation and investment. He stated that government has liberalised the FDI policy up to 74% under the automatic route and beyond that with government approval, especially when modern technology is introduced. Shri Rajnath Singh added that the defence production ecosystem is being continuously liberalised through policy interventions and simplification of compliance mechanisms. “To accelerate defence R&D in the private sector, we have opened avenues for free-of-cost technology transfer through DRDO. There are attractive schemes for development of cutting-edge technologies and they are giving excellent results,” highlighted Rajnath Singh while underscoring the steps taken to promote research and innovation. He added that the DRDO and Australia’s Defence Science & Technology Group are already collaborating on towed array sensors, and discussions are advancing in quantum technology, AI, cyber security, information warfare, and advanced science and technology. The MoD brought light to the fact that India welcomes Australian companies to co-develop and co-produce high-end systems, including propulsion technologies, autonomous underwater vehicles, flight simulators, and advanced materials. He underlined that the ventures can help build interoperable platforms aligned with the strategic objectives of both nations. Highlighting specific areas for partnership, Rajnath Singh stated that India with its robust shipbuilding capabilities, diverse manufacturing base and a growing ecosystem of private sector innovators & start-ups, stands ready to be a trusted partner. “Our shipyards have a proven track record in building and maintaining a wide range of naval platforms. Indian yards can offer refit, mid-life upgrades, and maintenance services to the Royal Australian Navy and vessels under Australia’s Pacific Maritime Security Program,” he added. MoD cited examples of active industrial partnerships such as Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd. with Thales Australia, Tata Advanced Systems with W&E Platt Pty Ltd, and Munitions India Ltd. with Aqusport. “These examples show how our industrial ecosystems complement each other and how businesses can become the driving force behind our governments’ strategic intent.” He exuded confidence that this list can grow much bigger in the near future, allowing both sides to fully benefit from the existing potential. Rajnath Singh also welcomed Australia’s proposal for a reciprocal provision of defence articles and services MoU. “We welcome this initiative. Importantly, Australia has identified India as a Top Tier Partner, removing certain regulatory barriers to enable easier technology sharing. This is a testament to the trust and confidence that bind us,” he added. Rajnath Singh underlined the vast opportunities that lie ahead for the two nations. “There are huge opportunities for co-production of naval vessels and sub-systems, ship repair, refits and MRO support in India for Australian and partner nation vessels, joint R&D in autonomous systems and green shipbuilding technologies,” he highlighted. Rajnath Singh stated that by diversifying supply chains, building joint capacities and investing in innovation, the two nations can contribute to a resilient, secure, and self-reliant Indo-Pacific. “I invite the Australian business community to invest, collaborate, and innovate with India. Together, we can develop cutting-edge technologies, build advanced platforms, and ensure that our industries are not just suppliers, but strategic enablers of peace and security in the region,” underscored Rajnath Singh. He urged them to seize this moment to build a partnership that is not only economically beneficial but also

    Defence

    India and UK MoD( State) meets in Mumbai

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    Mumbai, 10th Oct 2025: Minister of Defence( State) Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Defence (Minister for the House of Lords), Vernon Coaker, in Mumbai on October 10, 2025. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to India. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the ongoing defence engagements and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation between India and the United Kingdom. Raksha Rajya Mantri noted with satisfaction that the UK CSG, led by Prince of Wales, successfully completed the sea phase of the bilateral maritime exercise Konkan-25 with the Indian Navy off the western coast of India. The CSG is currently engaged in the harbour phase activities at Mumbai and Goa. Shri Sanjay Seth emphasized that such operational interactions enhance mutual understanding of operational philosophies and significantly contribute to interoperability between the two navies. During the meeting, both ministers reviewed the various facets of bilateral defence cooperation and discussed about India’s growing capabilities in manufacturing equipment and development of indigenous systems bolstering Aatmanirbharta. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the ties in all spheres including collaboration and opportunities in Global Defence Supply Chains. They also reiterated their commitment to strengthen maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean Region in support of a free, open and rules-based world order to ensure freedom of navigation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a robust, multifaceted and mutually beneficial defence partnership, guided by the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the ‘India-UK Vision 2035’, adopted during the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in July 2025 to the United Kingdom. (Courtesy: PIB)

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    Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu chairs monthly review meeting with Airlines

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    Delhi, 10th Oct 2025: Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu, chaired the monthly review meeting today with domestic airlines to assess their operational and technical performance, with a special focus on safety and passenger facilitation. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha, Director General of Civil Aviation, Faiz Ahmed Kidwai and other senior officials. Majority of the airlines viz Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Akasa Air, Alliance Air, Fly91, FlyBig and IndiaOne Air participated and presented their performance metrics including action taken reports on security incidents and passenger grievances. Comprehensive discussions were held on safety oversight, fleet management and passenger-centric initiatives. The Minister emphasized strict adherence to safety protocols and urged the airlines to adopt best practices in passenger convenience and service quality. Detailed discussions were held with each airline on identifying bottlenecks in their operations and addressing their challenges. During the meeting, Minister Rammohan Naidu also sensitized airlines to ensure that airfares remain reasonable across the sectors during the upcoming festival season. Airlines assured that passenger convenience will remain their top priority and informed that additional flight capacities have been deployed on high-traffic routes to meet festive demand. The Minister has also directed the DGCA’s Tariff Monitoring Unit to maintain strict vigilance on airfares and ensure compliance with the tariff range declared by airlines. During the interaction, Minister also reviewed grievance redressal done by the airlines and directed them to qualitatively close passenger grievances in a timely manner. The Ministry’s passenger grievance redressal portal, AirSewa has also been upgraded for enabling passengers to register complaints related to high airfares also. Minister Ram Mohan Naidu also encouraged the airlines to embed Prime Minister’s vision of Swachhta in their operations, practices and service delivery. He praised the airlines for their collective efforts in making Indian aviation more sustainable through the adoption of advanced technologies and environmentally responsible practices. These periodic reviews have been institutionalized at the Ministry to strengthen monitoring and coordination on operational matters between the Government and the airlines. (News Courtesy: PIB)

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    Riyadh Air to inaugurate London Flights from October 26th onwards

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    Riyadh,October 8, 2025: Riyadh Air has announced its 2025 debut with the commencement of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 26th. Riyadh Air has also unveiled its loyalty offering, which will provide exclusive benefits to its early Founding Members through “The Founders” and showcase the future direction for dynamic loyalty programs. Operational Excellence: Beginning October 26th, Riyadh Air will commence daily launch flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) aboard its designated Boeing 787-9 technical spare aircraft, “Jamila”. These carefully sequenced flights, initially on sale to select groups and Riyadh Air employees, are a critical phase in ensuring unparalleled operational readiness ahead of receiving the first aircraft deliveries from Boeing, while utilizing Riyadh Air’s recently awarded slot at London Heathrow (LHR). Flights will depart Riyadh at 0315 (RX401) with an early morning arrival time into London Heathrow at 0730, the return flights depart London at 0930 (RX402), arriving back to Riyadh at 1915 (all times local). This important phase of Pathway to Perfect will see flights to Dubai added soon after, transparently demonstrating Riyadh Air’s rigorous commitment to operational excellence. Through a thorough assessment program of these initial launch flights on Jamila, the airline is building operational strength for a smooth, reliable, and world-class premium travel experience, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s dedication to the highest standards of quality. Further exciting new routes are set to be announced in the coming weeks for winter 2025 and summer 2026. “This isn’t just a launch; it’s a tangible realization of a vision to connect Saudi Arabia to the world, a core pillar of Saudi Vision 2030,” stated Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air. “Our commitment to begin operations in 2025 is being fulfilled. This rigorous flight program on Jamila allows us to fine-tune every detail, ensuring a seamless, reliable, and world-class experience. This carefully sequenced approach is our pathway to perfect, and we are now incredibly close to full operations with further destinations to be announced in the coming weeks as our new aircraft are delivered.” Sfeer: The Future of Loyalty, Designed for a Generation in Motion Sfeer, meaning “Ambassador” in Arabic and blended with the English word “sphere”, embodies the vibrant, generous spirit of Saudi Arabia. As it rolls out, Sfeer is set to become one of the world’s most unique and exciting loyalty programs, seamlessly combining community engagement with gamified experiences, all while unlocking the very best of Saudi. Uniquely, Sfeer members will be able to share level points within their community, plus many other membership benefits that will enhance the experience of their friends and family.

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    Air India to add Fourth daily flight between Delhi and London (Heathrow)

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    Gurugram, 09 October 2025: Air India has announced an expansion of its services to the United Kingdom as part of its Northern Winter 2025 schedule, adding a fourth daily flight between Delhi and London (Heathrow), effective 26 October 2025. The additional flight increases Air India’s frequency from 24x weekly to 28x weekly this Winter, adding 1,196 seats each way per week between Delhi and London (Heathrow). All Air India flights on the high-demand route are operated by the airline’s new Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Largest carrier between India and the UK Air India is the largest carrier between India and the UK, operating 61x weekly and deploying 18,066 seats per week (in one direction), which translates to nearly 1.7 million seats annually on routes between the two countries. Air India connects five Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Amritsar) to three points in the UK, namely London (Heathrow), London (Gatwick), and Birmingham. New Air India experience on all Delhi-London flights With the added daily frequency, Air India will operate two daily flights on the route with its Airbus A350-900 aircraft and two daily flights with its Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This ensures the consistent availability of Air India’s best widebody cabin products between Delhi and London, with both aircraft types featuring three cabin classes: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. Services on other UK routes The expanded operations include the optimisation of services on other UK routes, some of which were temporarily adjusted due to operational considerations: • Mumbai-London (Heathrow): Continues to operate double daily or 14x weekly • Bengaluru-London (Heathrow): Reinstatement of 3x weekly flights previously curtailed, bringing the service back to a full 7x weekly operation • Ahmedabad-London (Gatwick): Services on this route were temporarily relocated to London (Heathrow) in July 2025, which now return to London (Gatwick), operating 3x weekly • Amritsar-London (Gatwick): Restored to operate 3x weekly • Delhi-Birmingham: Restored to operate 3x weekly • Amritsar-Birmingham: Will continue to operate 3x weekly

    FOREWORD

    Dear Reader’s,

     

    The current edition of Aviation World has covered many areas of Aerospace & Defence based on the latest development in the sector. The front cover highlights three different images, first for the Union Civil Aviation Minister ….. who is leading from the front to steer Indian Civil Aviation sector to witness one of the most interesting phases. He is also facing most tumultuous timing due to the ongoing financial stress in the Aviation sector due to ATF rising cost and long airspace restrictions resulting in mounting losses for Indian carriers. Despite of all the ground level challenges,the minister is addressing new things on regular basis which keeps the sector motivated. We have featured many such developmental works in this edition done under his guidance which will be interesting to read.

    Our lead story on “ The West War” is another important feature which covers the ground level reality of the challenges faced by the Aviation sector. Its though time ahead and we believe it will pass soon .

    There are features on Regional connectivity and MoCA revised rules on the UDAN 2.0 and how its going to transform the flying experience within India.

    In this edition, we have covered topics on MRO,Various Policy changes,Sea Plane Operations by SkyHop Aviation, TATA-Airbus joint project on C295 military aircraft under Make In India which is expected to roll out soon and many other interesting contents which will be good to read.

    We are covering Farnborough International Airshow 2026 from 20-24July 2026 in London and our next edition will be based on the same event.For features, you may contact our team on priority basis.

     

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