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    Adani Airports and The Indian Hotels Company sign Multi-Hotel Agreement

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    Mumbai, October 29 2026: Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL)and The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) today signed one of the largest multi-hotel operating agreements to develop eight hotels comprising over 2,000 rooms across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati. The hotels will operate under Taj, Vivanta, Gateway and Ginger brands, creating differentiated accommodation and hospitality experiences for business, leisure and transit travellers. The partnership envisages development of hotels by Adani Airports, which will be operated by  IHCL under its multi-brand hospitality portfolio, creating high-quality hospitality offerings across key aviation gateways. Adani Airports has formed Adani Airport City Limited to develop a land bank of over 655 acres across eight airports in seven states, including nearly 440 acres in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. In the first phase, Adani Airport City will invest over ₹20,000 crore to develop approximately 22 million sq. ft. across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati. Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Airport Holdings Limited, said: “Across the world, leading airports are evolving into integrated destinations that serve as catalysts for commerce, tourism and urban growth Our partnership with IHCL is an important step in this journey, bringing together our hospitality-led mixed-use destinations and India’s leading hospitality company to create world-class hotels across key airport cities with its brands including the iconic Taj. Together, we aim to strengthen the hospitality ecosystem within our Airport City developments and contribute to the long-term economic growth of the regions we serve.” He added,” At Adani Airports, our ambition extends beyond operating airports to developing vibrant Airport Cities that bring together hospitality, business, retail and leisure, while enhancing the overall passenger and visitor experience.” The agreement encompasses three Taj hotels, two Vivanta hotels, one Gateway hotel and two Ginger hotels, providing hospitality offerings across multiple traveller segments. In Mumbai, the portfolio will include a Taj hotel at Terminal 2 – Mumbai airport. In Lucknow, the development will comprise a Vivanta and a Ginger hotel. Ahmedabad will include a Taj and a Vivanta in advance stages of development, while Guwahati will feature a Taj, Gateway and Ginger. Together, the eight hotels with over 2,000 rooms will offer a comprehensive mix of accommodation, dining, meetings and events, wellness and recreational facilities across these key airport locations. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, said, “As India strengthens its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, airport-centric developments are emerging as important commercial and hospitality hubs. Our partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Limited brings together two leading Indian companies with a shared vision to build India’s travel and tourism sector.” He added, “Strengthening IHCL’s leading multi-brand presence in India’s key airports, this collaboration will include three Taj hotels, two Vivanta, One Gateway and two Ginger hotels catering to the diverse needs of business and leisure travellers across segments. With these additions IHCL will have 25 hotels across its brandscape at key airports in India.” The partnership with IHCL builds on AAHL’s strategy of developing hospitality-led, integrated mixed-use districts in proximity to the airports, and seamlessly connected with their respective cities. With this addition AAHL has now partnered with leading hotel brands for 15 hotels across its key airports in India. As passenger traffic, tourism and business travel continue to strengthen the role of airport-linked districts, the partnership is expected to expand the hospitality infrastructure supporting these key gateways. These Airport cities are expected to contribute meaningfully to the economic and cultural attributes of their host cities and enhance the experience of airport users.

    2026

    AAPA releases preliminary September 2026 traffic figures for the Asia Pacific Airlines

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    Kuala Lumpur, 29th October 2026: Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has released the preliminary September 2026 traffic figures for the Asia Pacific Airlines which shows international passenger numbers edged up from a year earlier, following five consecutive months of year-on-year declines. Airlines performance remained uneven across markets, with capacity reductions contributing to lower passenger traffic on some routes, while longer-haul markets continued to grow, supported in part by passengers choosing routings that avoided Middle East hubs. For the month, Asia Pacific airlines carried a combined total of 30.4 million international passengers, a marginal 0.7% increase compared to a year earlier. Growth in passenger demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), accelerated to 5.9%, while available seat capacity expanded by 6.8%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point decline in the average international passenger load factor to 80.2%. Meanwhile, air cargo markets benefited from stronger global manufacturing activity, increased purchases of raw materials and components, and sustained demand for AI-related goods. International air cargo demand, as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), grew by a firm 6.4% year-on-year, outpacing the 4.9% expansion in offered freight capacity. As a result, the average international freight load factor rose by 0.8 percentage points to 60.3% for the month. Leadership Comments:  Commenting on the results, Wong Hong, Director General of AAPA, said, “September saw passenger numbers increase slightly compared to a year earlier, with stronger growth in longer-haul travel, while air cargo demand gained momentum. Overall, during the first nine months of the year, Asia Pacific airlines carried 289.5 million international passengers, 1.9% more than in the same period last year. International air cargo demand rose by 5.6% over the same period.” Wong Hong added, “The latest results highlight the resilience of demand amid a difficult operating environment. Passenger markets continued to adjust to changes in capacity and travel patterns, while stronger manufacturing activity and demand for AI-related goods supported cargo flows. Nevertheless, elevated jet fuel prices, airspace restrictions and weaker Asian currencies continue to put pressure on operating costs and profitability.” Looking ahead, Wong Hong said, “Year-end holiday travel should lend support to passenger demand, while continued investment in AI infrastructure and associated trade flows bode well for air cargo markets. However, higher travel and shipping costs could temper growth, while geopolitical tensions and changes in trade policies remain key uncertainties.”

    2026

    Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru extends Digi Yatra to International Departures

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    Bengaluru, October 27, 2026: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) announced the launch of Digi Yatra – International Passenger Trials (DY-IPT), extending the seamless, face-enabled Digi Yatra experience to international departures on select flights. The trial marks the next phase of Digi Yatra at BLR Airport, extending the contactless travel experience to eligible international passengers through secure digital travel credentials and biometric authentication across participating touchpoints, while reducing repetitive identity and document checks. The initiative builds on Digi Yatra’s growing adoption across domestic air travel in India, with the platform currently serving more than 26.5 million users. For international travel, identity will be securely established through e-passport chip validation on the Digi Yatra App followed by photo verification. A trusted digital travel credential will then enable seamless, secure, and privacy-preserving passenger journeys across participating touchpoints. The initial trial will cover terminal entry and security, with the potential to extend up to boarding for select international flights of IndiGo and Air India. Immigration and emigration will remain separate statutory processes, and passengers must continue to carry the required travel documents. The trial does not replace mandatory document verification by airlines at designated counters. George Fanthome, Chief Technical Officer at Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), said: “Technology continues to play an important role in how we simplify and enhance the passenger journey at BLR Airport. Extending DigiYatra to international departures is another step towards creating a more seamless, efficient and digitally enabled travel experience. Through this trial, we are bringing together secure digital identity and face-enabled processing to reduce repeated document checks across participating touchpoints, while building a framework that can evolve and scale with the future needs of international travel. This initiative has been made possible through the collaboration and support of government authorities and our partners, including IndiGo, Air India, SITA and DigiYatra, whose contributions are helping advance a more seamless passenger experience.” The International Passenger Trials were built on the technical Proof of Concept undertaken at BLR Airport earlier in 2026 along with IATA, IndiGo, SITA and Digi Yatra, which explored an integrated contactless journey for international passengers using secure digital credentials and biometric-enabled processing. The initiative further strengthens BLR Airport’s focus on leveraging technology and the best global practices to deliver efficient, future-ready airport operations and enhanced passenger experience.

    Interview

    India Belongs to Our Core Growth Strategy: Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel seeks Bilateral Expansion to Boost Direct Flight Frequencies

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    During a recent visit to Air Astana’s headquarters in Almaty, Vishal Kashyap, Managing Editor of Aviation World sat down with the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ibrahim Canliel. Having previously served across marketing, commercial planning, revenue management, and most recently as CFO through the company’s IPO, he brings a unique, 360-degree perspective to leading Central Asia’s premier aviation group. In a wide-ranging conversation, he shared key insights on the airline’s strategic pivot toward high-demand markets like India, navigating operational detours around closed airspaces, scaling domestic training and MRO infrastructure, and expanding the group’s fleet to 86 aircraft by 2030. Excerpts…  AW: You’ve been with Air Astana for a long time across various roles. How do you see your personal role in shaping the company’s core vision, particularly when it comes to corporate culture and operational strategy? A: I’ve had the unique benefit of moving through the company almost like a nomad. I worked across Marketing, Sales, Commercial Planning, and Revenue Management before taking over as head of the commercial team. At that point, I felt I had exhausted my challenges—until our CEO at the time, Peter, invited me to step into the CFO role, specifically to lead us through our IPO process. It’s been an incredible journey with a steep learning curve that keeps me deeply driven. Regarding our culture, when Air Astana was founded 24 years ago, our shareholders established three core principles that still define us today: Best International Standards: Operating with the highest global benchmarks for safety and service excellence. Strong Corporate Governance: A commitment to transparency, equal opportunity, and a strict meritocracy. Financial Independence: Operating without government subsidies or shareholder handouts—even during COVID-19, when we didn’t take a single penny. Being financially self-sufficient allows us to make purely commercial decisions that best serve our company, employees, and shareholders. Ultimately, our biggest competitive advantage is our people. Competitors can buy the exact same aircraft or seats, but they cannot replicate our human touch. That signature customer experience is why Skytrax has named us the best airline in the region for 15 consecutive years and recognized our staff service for 10 straight years. We are constantly improving our product and training to ensure that competitive gap only continues to widen. AW: How you’re targeting to enhance the airlines network with direct long haul routes further into Europe and Asia? A: In Asia, we’re very clear and very ambitious, and we’re already executing on that strategy. As soon as the Gulf stabilises, we’ll start right back up where we left off six or seven months ago, when we were growing very strongly across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. We also have our eyes on a few more destinations there and want to increase our frequencies. For Europe, our business case has been impacted by the longer flight times due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Because we don’t fly over or via Russia, our flights into Europe are about an hour and a half to two hours longer than what the great circle route would suggest. Of course, that makes things a bit more difficult, but certainly not impossible. We’re still growing—this past year, we grew our existing destinations in Frankfurt and London, and we also added Larnaca, Cyprus  to our network. We’re currently looking at multiple destinations along the European Mediterranean coast, as well as other points in Central, Eastern, and Western Europe. Naturally, if the Russia-Ukraine situation eases in the future and flight times are shortened, that would significantly accelerate our expansion plans into Europe. AW: How about the status of fleet expense and plans? And are they well on as per your schedule?  A: We are on track. This year, we’re currently operating at 63 aircraft, and we plan to close the year with 66. Looking ahead, our goal is to grow the fleet to 86 aircraft by 2030. At the end of last year, we placed the largest order in our company’s history—as well as for the country and the entire region—for up to 65 aircraft. That includes up to 50 A320-family aircraft and up to 15 Boeing 787-9s. Moving forward, we’ll continue to review our trajectory in line with our ambitions, adjusting our plans as we get closer to those key dates. AW: Given recent geopolitical tensions, jet fuel prices have been highly volatile. How has this fluctuation impacted your flight operations ? And as a follow-up, have you had to pass those costs on to passengers through higher airfares or added fuel surcharges? A: I’ll divide the question into two parts. First, we source 80 per cent of our fuel domestically in Kazakhstan, which is an oil-producing country. The government generally maintains a specific fuel price policy, and as a result, our domestic fuel prices—including jet fuel—have remained broadly stable throughout the entire year. Second, for our international flights, when we uplift fuel outside of Kazakhstan on the way back, those prices are roughly double what they were at the beginning of the year. Naturally, that has had an impact, and we’ve had to increase fuel surcharges on our international network. But relatively speaking, our exposure is much smaller than our competitors’, who have to import or buy 100 per cent of their fuel at market prices. In our case, at least 50 per cent of an international round trip operates on domestic fuel, so we only see price increases on the inbound leg. That has put us in a very strong relative position. Being backed by domestic fuel availability is definitely a huge relief, especially at a time when most other airlines are having a very tough time. AW: You operate two destinations into India right now. So is there any plan to add on more stations and seek increase in bilateral limits? A: We would love to add more. Unfortunately, the bilateral agreement is quite restrictive at the moment. We would love to see both more cities and higher frequencies, as we see great scope for developing air connections between

    2026

    Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International Airport first to achieve IATA One ID Certification

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    Macao ,28h October 2026:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are the first organizations to achieve One ID Certification. The certifications were presented at the IATA World Passenger Symposium (WPS) in Macao. The new certification gives airlines, airports, and governments assurance that an organization’s use of digital identity and biometrics meets IATA’s global One ID standards. One ID is a set of global industry standards for using digital identity and biometrics across the passenger journey. These support a journey where passengers confirm their identity and travel documents before reaching the airport, then pass through checkpoints using facial recognition instead of repeatedly showing their passport and boarding pass. IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey found that 78% of passengers would be willing to share their biometric information in order to avoid having to present physical travel documentation at airport checkpoints. “Digital identity can make travel much simpler for passengers, but only if everyone involved in the journey trusts how others verify identity, handle biometric data, and protect privacy. One ID Certification gives them that assurance. Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International Airport are among the industry’s leaders in using One ID-enabled digital identity to improve the passenger experience. As the first organizations to be certified, they have set the benchmark for others to follow,” said Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety and Security. Organizations can be certified in one or more of four areas of activity: Digitalization of Admissibility, Contactless Travel, Biometric Handling, and Privacy, Consent, and Governance. The certification is open to airlines, airports, and technology providers. As the first organizations to achieve One ID Certification, Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International Airport were certified across all areas applicable to their respective operations. “Flight Token, Hong Kong International Airport’s self-service biometric identification system, has transformed the departure journey by enabling passengers to travel through key airport checkpoints using facial recognition. Today, more than 80% of departing passengers at HKIA are eligible to use Flight Token across all checkpoints of the departure journey. Since its launch in 2021, more than 93 million passengers have used Flight Token to date. Achieving One ID Certification confirms that HKIA’s digital identity and biometric processes align with IATA’s global standards. As we work with airlines, airports, and government authorities to expand Flight Token beyond Hong Kong, this certification provides a trusted foundation for interoperable and seamless digital travel,” said Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong. “Air New Zealand has a proud history of innovation and problem-solving, and we always start with our customer and what’s going to make things easier. Our trial with Hong Kong International Airport showed how digital identity could work across borders, reducing the need for documentation and queuing, but it also showed that customers can trust us to keep their information safe. The certification recognizes the work we’ve done to date and the importance we place on protecting our customers’ personal information as we explore new ways to improve the travel experience over time,” said Jeremy O’Brien, Chief Customer & Digital Officer, Air New Zealand. Supporting wider adoption  Certification is part of IATA’s broader work to support the adoption of digital identity across the passenger journey. This includes: ​Working with governments to remove regulatory barriers, including enabling the issuance and acceptance of Digital Travel Credentials (DTCs) for international travel The Contactless Travel Directory, a directory that supports the adoption of biometric ID allowing airlines, airports and border authorities to find and connect once to multiple partners Timatic AutoCheck, which automates travel document checks Certified organizations will be publicly listed in the planned IATA One ID trust registry to inform the industry of who they can trust to meet the standards.

    Tourism

    Israel Ministry of Tourism ties up with TAAI to strengthen tourism ties with India

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    Agreement signed at TAAI’s 69th Convention & Exhibition in Kolkata establishes a framework for joint destination promotion, travel trade engagement and professional training Kolkata, 28th October 2026: The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) at the association’s 69th Convention & Exhibition, held in Kolkata from 25–27 October 2026. The agreement marks another step towards strengthening Israel’s engagement with the Indian travel trade and exploring new opportunities for tourism promotion and collaboration between the two organisations. The MoU was signed by Galit Hoffman, Consul for Tourism Affairs, Israel Ministry of Tourism, India, and Sunil Kumar, President, TAAI. It establishes a framework for long-term cooperation, with a focus on enhancing awareness of Israel as a tourism destination, strengthening destination knowledge among Indian travel professionals and developing mutually agreed initiatives to encourage tourism between the two markets. Under the agreement, IMOT and TAAI will explore opportunities to collaborate on joint roadshows across India, destination training and educational programmes, familiarisation (FAM) tours, and, marketing and promotional initiatives. Galit Hoffman, Consul for Tourism Affairs, Israel Ministry of Tourism, India, said: “For us, building strong relationships with our travel trade partners is key to growing our presence in India. TAAI has deep roots in the Indian travel industry and a strong network across the country, making this partnership a great opportunity to connect with more travel professionals and explore new ways to promote Israel. We see tremendous potential in the Indian market and believe that working closely with our partners will help us turn growing interest into meaningful opportunities. We truly value the trust and support of our Indian travel partners and look forward to building a strong, lasting relationship with TAAI.” Sunil Kumar, President, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), said: “We are pleased to partner with the Israel Ministry of Tourism to strengthen destination promotion and create new opportunities for our members. Through TAAI’s nationwide network, we look forward to facilitating greater engagement between Israel and the Indian travel trade through joint initiatives. This collaboration will help our members gain a deeper understanding of Israel’s tourism offerings and better serve the evolving interests of Indian travellers.” For IMOT, the partnership forms part of its continued efforts to deepen engagement with the Indian travel trade and broaden awareness of Israel beyond its traditional positioning as a pilgrimage destination. Israel offers a range of experiences spanning culture and heritage, leisure and family holidays, luxury travel, adventure, culinary experiences and MICE, providing opportunities to engage with travellers across different interests and segments. The MoU with TAAI follows IMOT’s three-city roadshow in New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai earlier this month, its first such series in India in almost seven years, as well as the signing of a separate MoU with Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI). Adding to this momentum, Air India is scheduled to resume direct Delhi–Tel Aviv flights from 1 December 2026, with five weekly services. Through these initiatives and its partnerships with Indian travel trade associations, IMOT aims to strengthen destination knowledge, develop new tourism opportunities and build lasting relationships with the Indian travel industry.

    Top Stories

    Singapore Airlines to offtake Next-Generation SAF from Aether Fuels

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    Singapore, 28th October 2026: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement to purchase up to 4,800 tonnes of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Beacon Pte Ltd. (Aether) over three years, with deliveries commencing in 2028. SIA is the first airline to purchase SAF produced at Project Beacon, Aether’s commercial production facility, which is being developed at Aster’s refining complex on Pulau Bukom in Singapore. The agreement marks SIA’s first purchase of SAF produced using new technology that converts waste carbon feedstocks into aviation fuel. Project Beacon will use feedstocks such as biomethane and industrial waste gases to produce SAF using Aether’s Aurora technology. This offers an alternative to the hydro-processed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) pathway, which relies on more constrained lipid-based feedstocks. Aether uses its proprietary technology which innovates around the Fischer-Tropsch process to convert these waste-derived gases into liquid aviation fuel. The SAF produced will be certified under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). By 2031, Aether intends to start up its first large-scale commercial plant, with a production capacity at least 10 times larger than Beacon, as part of its planned expansion of its next-generation SAF production capacity. Lee Wen Fen, Chief Sustainability Officer, Singapore Airlines, said: “Supporting the development and adoption of SAF, and securing future supplies, are integral to SIA’s ambition of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. As the first airline to purchase SAF from Project Beacon, SIA is demonstrating demand for new lower-carbon fuel production pathways in Singapore. We will continue to work with partners globally to scale SAF production, strengthen the aviation industry’s sustainability ecosystem, and support the transition to more sustainable air travel.” Conor Madigan, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aether Fuels, said: “When we signed our MOU with Singapore Airlines last year, Project Beacon had not yet been announced. Since then, we have selected Singapore as the home of our first commercial facility and built critical partnerships across the local value chain.  Singapore is building a strong ecosystem for aviation decarbonisation through refining and aviation infrastructure, investment support, sustainability policies, and utilising their position as a global aviation hub. This binding agreement is an important next step and a strong signal of committed demand from a leading global airline – exactly the type of collaboration needed to create the commercial conditions to bring new SAF pathways to scale.”

    Business Aviation

    Hahnair optimises fleet efficiency with factory-new Cessna Citation Latitude

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    Dreieich, 27 October 2026: Following a review of its fleet, Hahnair is introducing a factory-new Cessna Citation Latitude to its fleet, enhancing operational efficiency while reducing costs. The aircraft will feature a new livery reflecting Hahnair’s vibrant brand colours. The new Cessna Citation Latitude entered service at the end of September and replaces the previous aircraft of the same type. Hahnair will continue to operate its second business jet, a Cessna Citation CJ3+, unchanged. Designed for executive charter missions across Europe and beyond, the Cessna Citation Latitude combines performance and cabin comfort. The aircraft offers capacity for up to 8 passengers and is operated by a crew of two pilots and one in-flight service attendant. For each flight, up to 6 passenger seats are made available. With a cruising speed of 826 km/h, a maximum cruising altitude of 45,000 feet, and a range of 5,000 km, the Latitude supports efficient point-to-point flying and flexible routing. Hahnair’s flight operations comprise executive charter flights delivered with the airline’s distinguished service standards and personal care known as concierge service, as well as bi-weekly scheduled flights between Düsseldorf (DUS), Germany, and Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Spain.

    2026

    Akasa Air inducts its 45th aircraft

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    Bengaluru, 27th October 2026: Akasa Air has inducted its 45th aircraft, marking its fourteenth aircraft induction in CY2026. Bearing registration number VT-YBU, the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft arrived at Kempegowda International Airport on 27th October 2026.

    2026

    Air India Group to do phased transition of its operation to Navi Mumbai Airport

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    New Delhi, 26 October 2026: In line with the broader transition plan for domestic and international airlines to facilitate the redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Air India Group will commence the phased transition of some of its West Asia services to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), with Air India Express operating four daily domestic flights from December 2026 and planned services to Kuwait1 and existing services to Oman from January 2027. Air India Group will progressively transition Air India Express services to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Doha, Muscat, and Sharjah, to NMIA, with the process expected to be completed by the IATA Northern Summer 2027 season. This transition is a result of continued collaborative engagement with the airport operator and is aligned with the wider airport transition program for both Indian and international airlines and will support the long-awaited redevelopment of CSMIA Terminal 1. The phased move also supports the development of Mumbai’s dual-airport system while enabling Air India Group to continue serving the market efficiently and preserve the historicity of its existing operating slots at CSMIA. Operating from both CSMIA and NMIA will strengthen connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, provide travelers with greater choice and convenience, and support the continued growth of aviation infrastructure in the region.

    FOREWORD

    Dear Readers,

    The Asia-Pacific aviation sector is expanding rapidly, driving growth far beyond aircraft numbers into crucial verticals like MRO, training, logistics, and aerospace supply chains. In this edition of Aviation World, we bring you exclusive interviews and features from across these sectors, offering direct industry insights from top global leadership.

    Our cover story highlights Shveta Gupta, CEO of Divyanshi Aviation. Under her dynamic leadership, the company has established itself as one of India’s premier aerospace supply chain providers, partnering with leading global manufacturers. Our corporate feature delves into Divyanshi Aviation’s core operations, paired with an exclusive interview where Ms. Gupta candidly shares her professional journey and vision for the company’s future.

    This issue also features exclusive conversations with prominent industry leaders, including:

    • Ron Nye, President of Avionics, Acron Aviation
    • Bob Gibbs, Vice President, Defense & Special Missions Sales, Textron Aviation
    • Sudhir S. Rajeshirke, President – Aerospace, Jubilant Enpro
    • Emmanuel Simon, Program Manager and Aerospace Leader, PHINIA
    • Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer, Saudia Group
    • Simon Azar, Vice President, Civil Aviation, Asia Pacific, CAE

    Each leader offers key perspectives on their organization’s strategic initiatives and their growing contributions to the Indian aviation and aerospace ecosystem. Additionally, you will find expert-authored analytical features offering deep dives into current sector trends.

    Aviation World continues to expand its global footprint as an official media partner for major domestic and international aviation events. Our editorial team will be participating in several upcoming global forums, and we look forward to connecting with industry peers and exploring new collaborations.

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