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Hanoi, 2nd May 2026: Air India inaugurated its new 5x weekly non-stop service to Hanoi, touching down at the Vietnamese capital city for the first time. Hanoi is Air India’s second gateway in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City and the eighth destination in Southeast Asia. Flight AI2390 departed from Delhi at 0120 Hrs (IST), landing at Noi Bai International Airport at 0720 Hrs (local time), where it was welcomed by dignitaries from the Indian Embassy in Vietnam, airport officials, and Air India staff. The new five times weekly service complements Air India’s daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City, offering travellers greater flexibility to explore Vietnam with open-jaw itineraries. With the launch of this service, travellers can conveniently arrive in Hanoi and return from Ho Chi Minh City, or vice versa, making multi-city leisure and business travel easier. Air India’s Delhi-Hanoi service is operated by Air India’s A320neo aircraft, featuring a three-class cabin configuration including Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy, delivering a premium, full-service flying experience to and from India and beyond. The new service also seamlessly connects points in the United Kingdom and Europe to Vietnam, enabling travellers between these regions to travel conveniently via Air India’s hub at Delhi. Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said: “Vietnam has rapidly evolved into a high-potential market for Indian travellers, supported by strong leisure demand, growing business exchanges and rising interest in multi-city holidays. With Hanoi joining our network alongside Ho Chi Minh City, we are creating more choice, greater convenience and stronger connectivity between the two countries as well as enabling traffic between Europe and Vietnam.”

New Delhi,29th April 2026; Air India has showed positive approach towards the Government of India’s push to operationalise the hub-and-spoke aviation model and announced that it is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi under this model. Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India, said: “This is a transformative step for Indian aviation. We would like to thank the Hon’ble Prime Minister for his vision, to make India a global aviation hub and develop the entire aviation ecosystem. The hub-and-spoke model will not only strengthen connectivity but also ensure optimal use of airport infrastructure developed across the country. We thank the Minister of Civil aviation for championing the entire Hub and Spoke model which will create a strong multiplier effect and act as a catalyst for India’s broader growth.” Wilson thanked the Civil Aviation Secretary for playing a key role by engaging closely with all stakeholders such as airlines, airports, government agencies to ensure that operational readiness, passenger convenience and security considerations were addressed holistically as the model moves towards implementation. As part of its network expansion and in alignment with the hub and spoke model, Air India is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi, strengthening the city’s linkages with global destinations and enhancing access for passengers from surrounding regions. P. Balaji, Group Head – Governance, Risk, Compliance and Corporate Affairs, Air India, said: “The introduction of international hub-and-spoke connectivity from Varanasi underscores our focus on expanding India’s global aviation footprint beyond metros. It will provide tremendous boost to international travellers from India’s Tier 2 and tier 3 cities by cutting down travel time, while making travel seamless and convenient.” The hub-and-spoke model marks a fundamental shift in India’s aviation landscape – from a predominantly end destination market to a global transit ecosystem. It will help airlines optimise aircraft utilisation and contribute to decongestion at major airports by decentralising passenger processing, including customs and immigration, across spoke locations.

Mumbai ,29th April, 2026 : Safran Aircraft Engines has signed a MoU with Uni Tritech , a Neterwala Group company, to manufacture components for the CFM LEAP engine program. This collaboration marks a major milestone in strengthening Safran Aircraft Engines’ supply chain and advancing India’s capabilities in high-precision aerospace manufacturing. Under this agreement, Uni Tritech Private Limited will start production of aluminum investment cast parts for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines at its facility in Dharwad, Karnataka (India). The components will be cast, precisely machined, and receive specialized treatments in India, in accordance with the strict quality, safety, and certification standards required for new-generation commercial aircraft engines. The LEAP engine powers the world’s most advanced single-aisle commercial aircraft and sets a benchmark for fuel efficiency, performance, and durability. This partnership is fully aligned with Safran Aircraft Engines’ strategy to build a resilient and diversified global supply chain, while further consolidating India’s role as a key aerospace manufacturing hub. The collaboration will leverage Uni Tritech’s advanced foundry technologies, precision machining, and proprietary metallurgical processes, to deliver products meeting the highest standards of performance, durability, and reliability. LEAP engines are a product of CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Safran Aircraft Engines (France) and GE Aerospace (United States of Americas) Leadership Commentary “This partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines marks a defining milestone for Uni Tritech and the Neterwala Group. It highlights our expertise in advanced metallurgy and precision engineering, as well as our commitment to supporting global aerospace programs. By manufacturing critical LEAP engine components in India, we are proud to contribute to the growth of a globally competitive aerospace ecosystem.” Said Kuldeep Bhan, Group President – Global Metallurgy Business, Neterwala Group “Our collaboration with Uni Tritech, Safran Aircraft Engines’ first aluminum foundry partner in India, marks an important step in strengthening the resilience and diversity of our global supply chain. This initiative also highlights India’s expanding role as a key aerospace manufacturing hub, as we work together to supply high-precision components and support the fast-growing ramp-up of the LEAP engine program with the highest industry standards.” said Dominique Dupuy, Safran Aircraft Engines, Vice President, Purchasing. Strengthening Global Aerospace Collaboration This agreement highlights the growing alignment between global aerospace industry leaders and Indian manufacturers. It reflects a shared vision to foster innovation, accelerate skills development, and build long-term industrial partnerships to support the future of aviation.