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    2026

    APAC Turboprop and Regional Jet Community meet at AAPA in Malaysia

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    Kuala Lumpur,8th July 2026: The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) hosted the Asia Pacific Turboprop and Regional Jet Safety Exchange on June 30th, bringing together around 15 regional operators, aircraft manufacturers, and industry partners to share operational safety experiences, emerging trends and best practices. The virtual forum provided a dedicated platform for operators of turboprop and regional jet aircraft to discuss the unique operational challenges associated with regional aviation across the Asia Pacific. Participants exchanged information on safety performance, operational trends, training, human performance and future priorities aimed at further strengthening aviation safety. The meeting was attended by operators from across the region together with aircraft manufacturers ATR, Embraer and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada. ATR and Embraer shared valuable manufacturer perspectives on operational safety and training. Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Captain Somchai Sopanon from Bangkok Airways commented that regional and turboprop operations are essential to the connectivity and economic development of many communities across the Asia Pacific. While these operations often present unique operational challenges, they also provide significant opportunities for collaboration. Today’s Safety Exchange demonstrates the willingness of operators, manufacturers and industry partners to openly share experiences and work collectively to further strengthen aviation safety across the region. A key feature of the meeting was the confidential exchange of aggregated operational safety information submitted by participating operators. The anonymised information exchange enabled participants to identify common operational themes, discuss lessons learned and consider opportunities for collaborative safety improvements without identifying individual airlines. Participants also received updates on two significant regional initiatives led by AAPA. The first highlighted the ongoing development of the Asia Pacific Flight Path Management Manual, led by the Flight Safety Foundation with support from AAPA and regional operators. Participants were encouraged to contribute feedback through the regional survey to help ensure the Manual reflects the operational realities of the Asia Pacific. Participants also received an update on the recently completed Asia Pacific Crew Resource Management (CRM) Manual, a collaborative initiative involving regulators, airlines, an aircraft manufacturer, training organisations and academia. Recently presented to ICAO’s Asia/Pacific Regional Aviation Safety Team (APRAST), the Manual provides practical guidance and aims to further strengthen aviation safety across the Asia Pacific, especially in the area of human factors. The Safety Exchange reaffirmed AAPA’s commitment to providing practical forums that encourage collaboration, facilitate the sharing of operational experience and support continuous improvement in aviation safety throughout the Asia Pacific region.

    Events

    TCI Safe Safar expands its road safety mission to schools

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    Gurugram, India – 8th July 2026: Building on the success of its flagship road safety initiative, TCI Safe Safar, Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI) has announced the expansion of its road safety awareness efforts to schools through TCI Safe Safar Junior,a dedicated programme focused on educating children about responsible road behaviour and creating safer communities for the future. As part of this initiative, TCI Safe Safar Junior has launched #RoadSafetyHaiCoolFollowTheRule, a digital-first awareness campaign aimed at making road safety education engaging, relatable and accessible for young audiences. The campaign will feature a series of creative digital content pieces, interactive learning resources and storytelling-led videos designed to encourage children to understand and adopt safe road practices from an early age. Recognising the power of storytelling in shaping young minds, the campaign incorporates familiar animated characters and engaging narratives to simplify important road safety messages and promote positive behavioural change among children. The launch marks the next phase of TCI Safe Safar’s journey, extending its impact from highways and communities into classrooms and schools. Since the commencement of its school outreach efforts, TCI Safe Safar Junior has already reached 157+ schools,conducted 172+ awareness programmes and engaged nearly 24,000 students along with close to 2,000 teachers across the country. Mr. Rajkiran Kanagala, President & Chief Business Officer – TCI Group said: “Road safety awareness is most effective when introduced early in life. Through TCI Safe Safar Junior, we aim to empower children with the knowledge and confidence to become responsible road users. By combining education with engaging and age-appropriate content, we hope to inspire safer habits that children can carry with them for life and share within their families and communities.”

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    BAA Training France certifies world’s first A320 FFS Airbus standard 2.2.1

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    Paris, 8th July 2026: BAA Training France has become the first aviation training center worldwide to operate an Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS), certified to the new Airbus Standard 2.2.1 and declared ready for training (RFT). The simulator is owned by Transavia France, the Air France-KLM Group low-cost carrier, and is operated and maintained by BAA Training. It is now available for training to airlines and operators globally. As airlines continue introducing newer A320neo aircraft into their fleets, access to training devices aligned with the latest aircraft standards is becoming increasingly important for maintaining pilot readiness, operational consistency and safety. The latest Airbus standard ensures continued alignment with the most recent A320neo aircraft developments, enabling pilots to train in an environment that accurately reflects current airline operations. Advanced capabilities include Air Traffic Services Unit with Future Air Navigation System C standard (ATSU FANS-C), updated digital Radio Management Panel (RMP), improved Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) functionality, as well as enhancements contributing to increased safety and improved pilot workload management. This certification marks another significant milestone for BAA Training, bringing the total number of certified FFSs across its global training network to 17. The partnership between Transavia France and BAA Training enables airlines to train crews on a simulator that is fully aligned with the latest A320neo aircraft configuration currently entering service. “This certification reflects our commitment to delivering the most advanced and up-to-date training solutions for our airline partners,” said Vytautas Ledakas, Chief Simulator Training Officer at BAA Training. “By operating and maintaining this state-of-the-art simulator, we ensure pilots are trained in an environment that mirrors today’s real-world operations, while providing our partners with the highest level of training quality and reliability.” With this certification, BAA Training France further strengthens its position as the largest training center within the BAA Training network, offering comprehensive training capabilities for Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737NG and Boeing 747-400, including dry and wet lease solutions, as well as cabin crew training facilities.

    Cargo

    Globe Air Cargo Canada and French Bee renew GSSA partnership

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    Paris,8th July 2026: French Bee, the leisure carrier from France, has extended its GSSA contract with Globe Air Cargo Canada, ensuring the continuation of a unique, direct cargo corridor between Canada and France’s Paris – Orly Airport. This will provide swift access to the world’s largest food market, Rungis, and other European gateways. The renewed agreement, effective for a further three years, covers Canada and confirms the ongoing, successful collaboration between French Bee and Globe Air Cargo Canada across North America. This partnership is particularly significant for Canadian exporters. French Bee is the only carrier to operate direct wide-body cargo capacity between Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) to Paris-Orly (ORY), connecting the two cities in just 7 hours. The Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 service flies three time a week during the winter, and daily during the summer aircraft, offering up to 15 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity. “This renewed agreement gives our customers continued access to a truly differentiated transatlantic solution,” says Elena Garduño, Commercial Director of Globe Air Cargo Canada. “French Bee’s direct Montreal-Orly service offers a compelling alternative for time and temperature-sensitive cargo, combining modern A350 capacity, reliable operations and fast access to the Paris region and beyond, through a far less congested airport environment. This is currently the best transatlantic air cargo connection to Rungis International Market, and there is great potential for an even stronger market share of perishables, healthcare products and general cargo flows between Canada and Europe. Globe Air Cargo Canada is here to maximise these businesses for French Bee and its many international customers.” Paris-Orly’s proximity to Rungis International Market, the world’s largest fresh produce market, makes the service especially attractive for perishables moving from Canada into France and wider Europe. Beyond the Rungis connection, the direct Orly gateway also supports general cargo, e-commerce, retail freight and temperature-controlled healthcare shipments. Customers benefit from an extensive, scheduled road feeder service across Europe, connecting to major European hubs such as Amsterdam (AMS), Brussels (BRU), and Luxembourg (LUX), as well as reliable transit connections to French Overseas Territories destinations including Saint-Denis (RUN), Fort-de-France (FDF), Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP), Cayenne (CAY), Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Saint Martin (SXM). Globe Air Cargo Canada will focus on growing perishables traffic from Canada, increasing awareness of French Bee’s unique Orly service and developing additional opportunities for healthcare and high-value time-sensitive shipments. An e-booking option with dynamic pricing is also expected to become available, supporting even greater speed and flexibility for customers.      

    2026, Events

    Fursan Al Emarat, UAE’s National Aerobatics team, to fly at Farnborough International Airshow

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    London, 8th July 2026: Fursan Al Emarat, the United Arab Emirates National Aerobatics Team, will arrive in Farnborough, Hampshire, on Saturday 11 July 2026 ahead of validating its flying display for the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, taking place 20-24 July 2026. Established in 2008 by bringing together elite pilots from the UAE Air Force and Air Defence, Fursan Al Emarat made its public display debut in 2011. The team is known for routines performed by seven aircraft, symbolising the UAE’s seven emirates, and for smoke trails inspired by the colours of the UAE flag. Its black and gold aircraft scheme reflects the country’s heritage. Fursan Al Emarat joins the second wave of aircraft and display teams confirmed for the Farnborough International Airshow flying programme. Newly announced flying displays include: JAC – Army Air Corps Team – Apache & Wildcat helicopters JAC – Chinook Role Demo British Army Parachute Display Team – The Red Devils The latest aircraft announced for the static display further broaden the show’s representation across commercial, military, rotary-wing, uncrewed and future-combat capability. New static display additions include: Textron – Cessna SkyCourier Bell Helicopters – 505, 407, and MV-75 Turkish Aerospace – HÜRJET mock-up Taking place from 20–24 July 2026, Farnborough International Airshow will convene global aerospace, defence and space leaders for five days of aircraft displays, exhibition activity, technology showcases and industry announcements. The flying and static displays remain among the most anticipated features of the show, giving visitors and trade audiences the opportunity to see current and future aviation capability in action. Farnborough International Airshow 2026 will welcome industry, government, media, exhibitors and visitors from around the world, with the final day, Friday 24 July, dedicated to Pioneers of Tomorrow, a public STEM and careers programme designed to inspire the next generation of aerospace innovators. More aircraft will be announced during the lead-up to the show. For more information on the Farnborough International Airshow aircraft display, visit: https://www.farnboroughairshow.com/the-show/aircraft-listing/ Ticket Information To purchase your airshow tickets or for more information, visit: https://www.farnboroughairshow.com/ Pioneers of Tomorrow – Friday 24 July:  Under 21s, full-time students, and apprentices go free on Friday 24 July. The day is open to everyone, regardless of age or background, from aviation fans to first-time visitors. Families and education/youth groups are especially encouraged. The Farnborough International Airshow is held at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Hampshire, UK.

    Events

    AURA AERO’s INTEGRAL R Nears FAA certification and returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

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    From July 20 to 26, AURA AERO will participate at EAA AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, the world’s largest aviation gathering, exhibiting in front of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Pavilion.The manufacturer will return to Oshkosh with INTEGRAL R, its two-seat, aerobatic-capable training aircraft, which will perform two aerobatic demonstration flights on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21. Already proven on the U.S. aerobatic scene, INTEGRAL R has claimed three first-place finishes in the Intermediate Power category at IAC competitions since 2025, with Steve Fiegel at the controls. Usually based at AURA AERO’s U.S. headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida, the aircraft is already certified in Europe and is now nearing FAA certification, a key milestone ahead of the first U.S. deliveries. On July 24, Mike Goulian and Steve Fiegel, AURA AERO’s U.S. ambassador and INTEGRAL sales manager, respectively, will host a presentation at the IAC Aerobatics Center (L-12) at 1:00 p.m. local time, highlighting INTEGRAL R’s design,capabilities and aerobatic performance. With nearly 600 FAA-certificated flight schools and more than 525,000 pilots, the United States is a strategic market forflight training. The INTEGRAL family brings a new generation of aircraft to flight schools, flying clubs and private pilots:modern, safer, more cost-efficient to operate, and designed to meet the training needs of today and tomorrow. “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is an essential gathering for the global aviation community and a unique opportunity to meet pilots,flight schools and the wider U.S. aviation ecosystem. With INTEGRAL R, we are bringing to market a modern, safe and high-performance aircraft, one that is ideally suited to North American expectations,” said Drew McEwen, Chief Commercial Officer of AURA AERO. Throughout the week, AURA AERO’s teams will be on site to meet visitors, customers, partners and industry stakeholders,and to discuss INTEGRAL R as well as the company’s ambitions in the U.S. market.

    MRO

    FL Technics Indonesia opens aircraft painting facility in Bali

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    Bali, Denpasar, 8th July 2026: FL Technics Indonesia, the FAA Part-145 certified MRO provider, has opened a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali facility. The painting booth marks a significant expansion of the company’s full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Southeast Asia. On 30 June 2026, just days after the painting facility launched, FL Technics Indonesia also received  its first customer, Skyway Airlines, a Philippine air cargo carrier operating Boeing 737-400F freighter aircraft. The project involved repainting the airline’s third aircraft, which was later ferried to Clark International Airport in the Philippines for its inaugural ceremony on 3 July 2026. “The addition of a dedicated painting booth in Bali is part of our commitment to building a truly full-service MRO capability in the region,” said Martynas Grigas, Chairman of FL Technics Indonesia. “We are pleased to welcome our valued customers, Skyway Airlines, as the first to utilize this facility. Several more painting projects have been secured over the next couple of months, and we also received significant further demand as more operators across Southeast Asia are looking for this capability.” The new painting facility adds to FL Technics Indonesia’s existing MRO capabilities across its dual-station network. Currently, the company’s two facilities at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali hold more than 20 approvals from the civil aviation authority, supported by a team of more than 700 aviation experts. Built to the highest industry standards, the Bali painting booth is equipped to handle complex livery projects with precision, efficiency, and full regulatory compliance. The Bali facility’s location is particularly well-suited to serve carriers operating across Indonesia and the wider Southeast Asian region, reducing the need for extended ferry flights or overseas maintenance programs. The launch of the painting booth comes at a time of growing demand for MRO services across Southeast Asia. Extended aircraft delivery backlogs have increased the strategic importance of lifecycle extension and fleet maintenance services, including livery repaints to support rebranding, wet-lease transitions, and return-to-service programs. For cargo operators, maintaining aircraft closer to base reduces operational downtime and associated ferry flight costs.

    RCS

    DGCA India awards Type Certification to Embraer’s E-Jets family

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    New Delhi, India, July 7, 2026: Embraer’s family of E-Jets has received Type Certification from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The certification covers multiple aircraft from the E-Jets family, including the E190, E195, and the E195-E2, the world’s quietest and most fuel-efficient small narrowbody aircraft. “We welcome the type certification of Embraer’s aircraft and thank the DGCA for its thorough assessment,” said Raul Villaron, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Head of Region Asia Pacific, Commercial Aviation. “With remarkable performance, economics, and passenger comfort, Embraer’s E-Jets are set to reshape regional aviation in India and support the Indian government’s UDAN vision.” The E-Jets is one of the most successful aircraft program in commercial aviation with more than 1,900 deliveries and continues to operate worldwide with more than 80 airlines across more than 50 countries. The E195-E2 has low operating cost and is the most fuel-efficient small narrowbody aircraft in operation today. It features a modern cabin with 2×2 seating with no middle seats, large overhead bins and individual passenger service units. The E175 is already type certified for India and is operated by Star Air. In February 2026, Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer announced an enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet, aligned to India’s Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) program. The next generation E195-E2 was triple certified by three key civil aviation authorities – the FAA (USA), EASA (Europe) and ANAC (Brazil) in 2018 and 2019 respectively. The E195-E2 is the most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft in operation today. “The E-Jets offers enhanced range of up to 7-hours and performance capabilities to operate from challenging airports with short runways or low pavement strength,” said Adity Shekhar, Regional Vice President, Sales, Embraer. “This certification enables us to support airlines expanding their networks and opening unique routes by tapping into ‘blue ocean’ opportunities that are too small for a large narrowbody or too far for a turboprop.” Embraer has a strong and growing presence in India, with nearly 50 aircraft across 11 different Embraer models currently in operation spanning commercial aviation, defense, and business aviation. Star Air operates a fleet of 11 Embraer E175 and ERJ145 aircraft.

    Top Stories

    SAF Association and NGen Energy launch India–APAC SAF working group

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    Putrajaya, Malaysia, 7th July 2026: In a landmark step towards accelerating aviation decarbonisation across Asia-Pacific, the SAF Association (SAFA) and NGen Energy Sdn Bhd had launched the India–APAC Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Working Group – a high-level regional platform designed to drive policy leadership, industry collaboration, investment mobilisation, and market development for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The announcement marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between the SAF Association and NGen Energy to establish one of the region’s most influential industry-led platforms dedicated to advancing the SAF economy across India and the Asia-Pacific. As governments and aviation stakeholders intensify efforts to meet net-zero commitments, the India–APAC SAF Working Group will serve as a catalyst for regional cooperation, bringing together policymakers, airlines, airports, energy companies, fuel producers, technology developers, certification bodies, financial institutions, investors, research organisations, and international agencies to collectively shape the future of sustainable aviation. The Working Group aims to become the leading platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action on SAF across the region, helping bridge policy ambitions with commercial implementation while strengthening regional supply chains and investment opportunities. Building the Future of the Regional SAF Economy The India–APAC SAF Working Group will focus on five strategic pillars critical to the development of a globally competitive SAF ecosystem: ● Feedstock Development – Unlocking sustainable feedstock potential through agricultural residues, municipal solid waste, industrial waste streams, biomass, and next-generation feedstocks. ● Certification & Sustainability Standards – Promoting internationally recognised sustainability certification, lifecycle emissions accounting, and harmonised sustainability frameworks. ● Regional SAF Trade & Supply Chains – Facilitating cross-border trade, commercial partnerships, offtake agreements, logistics integration, and market access across the Asia-Pacific region. ● Policy Leadership & Harmonisation – Encouraging coordinated policy development, regulatory alignment, and knowledge exchange between governments and industry. ● Investment & Project Development – Connecting investors, project developers, financial institutions, and technology providers to accelerate bankable SAF projects and large-scale commercial deployment. Beyond policy discussions, the Working Group will establish specialised task forces, executive roundtables, technical committees, investment forums, research collaborations, capacity-building programmes, and annual regional dialogues to accelerate implementation across the SAF value chain. Establishing a Regional Leadership Platform The India–APAC SAF Working Group represents a shared commitment by the SAF Association and NGen Energy to build an enduring regional institution capable of supporting the next generation of sustainable aviation growth. By fostering stronger collaboration between India and the Asia-Pacific region, the initiative seeks to position the region as one of the world’s leading centres for SAF production, innovation, investment, technology deployment, and sustainable aviation policy. The Working Group will actively engage with governments, multilateral organisations, financial institutions, industry associations, and private sector stakeholders to create practical pathways for scaling SAF production and accelerating aviation decarbonisation. Rohit Kumar, Secretary General, SAF Association, said, “The transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel is no longer a national conversation – it is a regional and global imperative. The India–APAC SAF Working Group reflects our vision of creating a permanent platform that brings together governments,industry, finance, technology providers, and academia to collectively shape the future of sustainable aviation. The SAF Association is committed to providing strategic leadership that transforms dialogue into implementation, accelerates investment, and builds resilient regional SAF value chains. Together with NGenEnergy, we are laying the foundation for a new era of cooperation that will help position India and the Asia-Pacific as global leaders in sustainable aviation.” LT Leong, President & Executive Director, NGen Energy Sdn Bhd, said, “The future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel will be built through partnerships that combine policy vision with industrial capability. As Malaysia strengthens its role in the regional clean energy transition, NGen Energy is proud to partner with the SAF Association in establishing the India–APAC SAF Working Group. We see this platform as a catalyst for attracting investment, enabling technology collaboration, strengthening regional supply chains, and accelerating commercially viable SAFprojects. Together, we are creating a strategic platform that will help define thefuture of sustainable aviation across Asia-Pacific.”

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    Prime Minister launches the Next Phase of UDAN – Viksit UDAN

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    Jodhpur, 4th July 2026: In a major boost to India’s civil aviation sector, Prime Minister  Narendra Modi today launched the next phase of UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) and inaugurated the New Terminal Building (NTB) at Jodhpur Airport, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to expanding regional air connectivity and developing world-class aviation infrastructure. The event was held in the august presence of Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Governor of Rajasthan; Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan; Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism; Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and other dignitaries. Launched in October 2016, the UDAN Scheme has transformed regional connectivity by operationalising 669 routes and connecting 95 airports, heliports and water aerodromes, benefitting over 1.66 crore passengers. Building on this success, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, approved the Modified UDAN Scheme on 25 March 2026 with an outlay of approximately ₹29,000 crore over the next ten years to accelerate aviation-led development and advance the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Modified UDAN Scheme focuses on expanding regional aviation infrastructure through the development of 100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips with an investment of ₹12,159 crore. It also provides ₹2,577 crore towards Operations and Maintenance support for regional airports, development of 200 modern helipads with an investment of ₹3,661 crore, and continued Viability Gap Funding of ₹10,043 crore to sustain regional airline operations. Further strengthening the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the scheme promotes the induction of indigenous aircraft and helicopters, including HAL Dhruv and Dornier platforms, for operations in underserved and remote regions. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, speaking on the occasion, said, “The launch of the Modified UDAN Scheme with a historic outlay of nearly ₹29,000 crore under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji marks the beginning of a new chapter in India’s aviation journey. Since 2016, UDAN has transformed the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Hawai Chappal se Hawai Jahaz’ into a national movement by making air travel affordable, accessible and aspirational for every Indian. Today, UDAN is not merely a connectivity scheme—it is a celebration of India’s aspirations, empowering farmers, students, entrepreneurs, artisans and businesses with new opportunities for growth. From Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to the remotest regions, aviation has become a powerful engine of economic development, tourism, employment and social inclusion. As we move towards Viksit Bharat 2047, the next phase of UDAN will further strengthen last-mile connectivity and ensure that the vision of ‘Sabki Udaan, Sabka Vikas’ becomes a reality across every corner of the country.” On this occasion, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport, a significant infrastructure milestone developed by the Airports Authority of India at a cost of ₹480 crore. The new terminal will strengthen connectivity for Jodhpur—Rajasthan’s renowned “Blue City” and gateway to the Thar Desert, while supporting the region’s growing tourism, trade and economic potential. Spread across 23,342 square metres, the terminal is designed to handle 1,500 passengers during peak hours and 20 lakh passengers annually. It features 20 check-in counters, advanced security screening systems, modern baggage handling facilities and six aerobridges, ensuring a seamless passenger experience. The newly developed apron can accommodate 11 A-321 aircraft and one ATR-72 aircraft, while the city-side infrastructure provides parking for approximately 320 cars. Adding about the inauguration of the New Terminal Building, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said, “I congratulate the people of Jodhpur and the entire western Rajasthan region on this magnificent new terminal, which beautifully reflects the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Marwar. From its royal Rajasthani facade to interiors inspired by the region’s vibrant traditions, the terminal will offer every passenger, especially visitors from across the world, their very first experience of Rajasthan’s warmth and the spirit of ‘Padharo Mhare Desh.’ Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, we are building airports that seamlessly combine world-class infrastructure with India’s cultural identity. Every such new terminal, every new route brings us one step closer to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.” The existing terminal, with an annual capacity of about 4 lakh passengers, had reached saturation due to sustained traffic growth. The new facility addresses future demand while incorporating sustainable features such as energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures and green building practices aimed at achieving a 5-Star GRIHA rating. Architecturally inspired by Rajasthan’s royal heritage, the terminal blends traditional elements such as arches and jharokhas with contemporary design. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Shri Murlidhar Mohol remarked, “I congratulate the people of Rajasthan on the inauguration of the magnificent new terminal at Jodhpur Airport. The terminal beautifully showcases the rich cultural heritage of Marwar and will offer visitors a memorable first glimpse of Rajasthan’s heritage. Also, the landmark extension of UDAN for another decade by the PM also took place from Jodhpur. The Modified UDAN scheme will further democratize aviation in the country by integrating every region into India’s growth story.” The launch of the Modified UDAN Scheme and the inauguration of the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport together mark another significant milestone in India’s aviation journey. These initiatives reinforce the Government’s vision of creating an integrated, accessible and future-ready aviation ecosystem that enhances regional connectivity, strengthens airport infrastructure, promotes tourism and trade, and drives inclusive socio-economic development across the nation. ( Courtesy: PIB ) 

    FOREWORD

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    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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