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Delhi, 30th May 2025: Extending its footprint in the subcontinent, Air India Express is set to launch direct flights between Bengaluru and Kathmandu, introducing Nepal to its growing network. Operations on this route will commence on 1st June 2025. Commenting on the launch of services to Kathmandu, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said, “We are delighted to expand our footprint to Nepal, our neighbouring country in the subcontinent, further strengthening the deep-rooted cultural and economic ties we share. This new route brings people, tales, and traditions closer, while reinforcing our vision of making travel more accessible and meaningful. It also builds on our recent expansion into short-haul international leisure destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket.” The new route also enables convenient one-stop connections to Kathmandu via Bengaluru from 20 cities across India, Amritsar, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Goa, Gwalior, Hindon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jammu, Jaipur, Kozhikode, Kochi, Mangaluru, Pune, Srinagar, Surat, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, and Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada as well as from two international cities: Abu Dhabi and Dammam.

Kuala Lumpur, 30th May 2025: Despite strong demand, airlines in India and across the Asia Pacific, are held back by chronic supply chain constraints. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has warned that tariffs will worsen supply chain constraints and raise costs further. “Supply chain constraints are delaying fleet modernisation and causing flight disruptions due to parts shortages. Increasingly, regulators are expecting airlines to compensate passengers for flight disruptions, even when these are caused by circumstances beyond the control of airlines. Air carriers have established practices for taking care of customers when there is a delay or cancellation, such as by rebooking them on other flights, providing meal vouchers, refunds or travel credits. However, over-prescriptive passenger rights regulations do not address the root causes of the disruptions, while unnecessarily adding costs and further inconveniencing passengers,” said Mr. Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA. The industry’s push toward net-zero is also stalling, with limited Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and aging fleets increasing emissions. “Suppliers must urgently address the constraints,” said Menon, adding that “airlines are enablers of connectivity, but they can’t fly with their hands tied. Enabling policies by Governments would promote a resilient and sustainable industry that is much needed for growing economies.” India is set to become the third largest aviation market in the world. A rejuvenated airline and airport infrastructure thanks to proactive Government policy and privatisation will enable the industry to rise to its full potential while contributing to socio-economic development in the region.

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 29th, 2025: The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of Robinson Helicopter Company and DeltaHawk Engines as Members and Whisper Aero as an Associate Member EPIC. Robinson Helicopter Company, founded in 1973, is headquartered in Torrance, California. Through its vertically integrated manufacturing facility, Robinson is capable of all aspects of helicopter production — from designing to manufacturing, assembling, inspecting and flight testing. Robinson is committed to developing, manufacturing, and supporting the most reliable and efficient manned and unmanned helicopters in the industry. DeltaHawk Engines is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, and was founded in 1996. They have developed FAA-Certified jet-fueled piston engines, with higher power models in development. DeltaHawk Engines is committed to developing high-performance, fuel-efficient, and reliable engines that set new standards for efficiency, simplicity, and affordability. Whisper Aero, headquartered in Crossville, Tennessee, is pioneering a more compelling and connected future by delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions for aerospace & defense applications. Founded by industry veterans Mark Moore and Ian Villa, Whisper’s breakthrough technologies allow aircraft to fly anywhere at any time without disturbing communities, at greater speeds, and with significant improvements in efficiency and cost.