2026

Navi Mumbai, 10th September 2026: International connectivity from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set for a boost following the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India’s approval of a revised Variable Tariff Plan for the airport. The revised framework, sought by NMIA, changes the eligibility criterion from a “new route in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region” to a “new route from Navi Mumbai International Airport.” This enables airlines introducing new international routes from NMIA to avail of significant landing-charge incentives. Under the revised framework, new international passenger routes will receive a 100% waiver on landing charges in the first year. Short-haul routes of up to 5,000 km will receive a further 50% discount in the second year, while long-haul routes above 5,000 km will receive 50% and 25% discounts in the second and third years, respectively. The framework also provides incentives for additional international frequencies, with discounts of up to 75%, and international freighter services, which will receive a 90% discount in the first year and 50% in the second year. The revised criteria are expected to make NMIA more attractive for airlines looking to launch new international passenger and cargo services, supporting faster route development and strengthening Navi Mumbai’s role as an emerging international aviation and logistics hub. For passengers, greater airline participation and new direct international routes could translate into more destination choices, improved connectivity and competitive launch fares, while the incentives for freighter operations are expected to support the growth of air cargo connectivity from the region. Developed through a public-private partnership between Adani Airport Holdings Limited and CIDCO, NMIA is designed to scale from an initial capacity of 20 million passengers annually to 90 million passengers and 3.2 million tonnes of cargo capacity at full build-out.

Ahmedabad, 09 September, 2026: Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and one of India’s largest private airport operators, has entered into binding agreements to raise Rs.9,825 crore (USD 1 billion) of primary equity capital from a consortium of investors comprising Alpha Wave Global, Premji Invest, Temasek and BlackRock managed funds. The transaction values AAHL at a pre-money equity valuation of ~USD 18 billion and represents one of the largest primary equity investments from financial institutions in India’s airport infrastructure sector. The participation of a consortium of long-term domestic and global investors represents a significant institutional endorsement of AAHL’s scale, operating capabilities and long-term growth potential. The investment brings long-duration institutional capital into the business at a time when India’s aviation sector is entering a sustained phase of passenger growth, capacity expansion and infrastructure investment. AAHL and the investors have entered into a Share Subscription Agreement and a Shareholders’ Agreement pursuant to which the investors will subscribe to new equity shares of AAHL in three tranches, with the final tranche expected to be completed by July 2027. Upon completion of all three tranches, the investors will collectively hold approximately 5.54% in AAHL. The proceeds will support three strategic priorities: expanding and modernising airport infrastructure across AAHL’s portfolio; accelerating the development of integrated Adani Airport City ecosystems around its airports with development of ~ 22 million sq. ft. of mixeduse development planned in the first phase; and scaling passenger-facing and other nonaeronautical businesses including our ground handling business. These investments are expected to increase capacity to serve ~ 200 million passengers annually, deepen commercial monetisation, enhance passenger experience and further strengthen AAHL’s integrated airport ecosystem. The transaction follows AEL’s successful ₹15,000 crore qualified institutional placement (QIP) in July 2026, India’s largest QIP by a non-financial corporate. Together, the transactions reflect continued access by the Adani portfolio to significant pools of long-term domestic and global institutional capital. “This partnership marks an important milestone in building out the Adani Airports platform, and we are privileged to have such marquee, long-term investors alongside us on this journey,” said Mr. Jeet Adani, Non-Executive Director, Adani Airport Holdings Limited. “India’s aviation sector is one of the most powerful multipliers of the country’s GDP growth. Every expansion in air connectivity catalyses trade, tourism, employment and regional development well beyond the airport gate. With the backing of these partners, we will continue to invest ahead of that growth, scaling our infrastructure, city-side developments and non-aeronautical businesses to build one of the world’s leading integrated airport platforms.” “We will continue to build capabilities within AAHL to scale it into the world’s largest airports platform,” said Mr. Arun Bansal, CEO, Adani Airport Holdings Limited. “This ambition is buoyed by the exponential growth opportunities across India, the rising spending power of the Indian consumer, and the momentum of our city-side developments as powerful economic catalysts in the country’s major urban centres. We are deeply grateful to our partners for their confidence and look forward to continuing on this path together as we build a truly world-class airport platform for India.” The key advisors to the transaction were Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB & Partners, JSA Advocates and Solicitors, TT&A Advocates and Solicitors, Jefferies India Private Limited, SBI Capital Markets Limited and Ernst & Young LLP. The transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent, including receipt of applicable approvals.

Manama, Bahrain, 8th September 2026: The Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow has announced that the eighth edition of the event, previously scheduled for 18–20 November 2026 at Sakhir Air Base, will now take place from 15 to 17 November 2028. The revised dates are intended to allow for broader international participation from visitors, exhibitors, delegations and industry partners, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by an airshow renowned for its standing on the global stage. The Supreme Organising Committee said it looks forward to staging the eighth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow from 15 to 17 November 2028, creating the right conditions to attract wide international participation and to strengthen the presence of the aviation community in the Kingdom of Bahrain. “Preparations for the eighth edition are continuing in close coordination with stakeholders, partners and the international aerospace community,” the Committee said. “This will reinforce the airshow’s role in building partnerships, supporting business and international trade opportunities, and cementing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a leading destination for specialised international events. We look forward to welcoming exhibitors, visitors, delegations and partners to the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2028.” The Bahrain International Airshow was launched in 2010 and has since become an established fixture on the global aerospace calendar, drawing leading aviation and aerospace companies, senior government officials, military and civilian delegations, and industry specialists from around the world.

New Delhi, 8th September 2026: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on September 07, 2026 accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e., in-principle administrative approval to various acquisition proposals of the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 1,10,000 crore. For the Indian Army, approval was granted for the procurement of Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Recce Vehicles, High Mobility Vehicles (HMV), Self-Propelled Mechanical Mine Layers (MML), Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs), Trawl Tanks and Sarvatra Bridge System. The CBRN Recce Vehicles will be capable of detecting, identifying, monitoring and marking of areas contaminated with CBRN agents. The HMVs will enhance operational capabilities, logistic support and mobility in challenging terrains. The MMLs will achieve the desired operational capability in terms of fast and responsive minelaying in difficult terrains. The ALHs will execute complex missions across all terrains and operational situations for the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. The Trawl Tanks and Bridge System will be utilised to provide composite crossings to fighting formations during operations in varied terrains. For the Indian Navy, AoN was accorded for the procurement of Arudhra Radars, Design & Development and subsequent procurement of Marine Gas Turbines (MGT). Arudhra Radar will replace the existing Air Route Surveillance Radars at various Naval Air Stations and MGT, a warship propulsion system, will reduce dependency on foreign vendors. For the Indian Air Force, approval was granted to various proposals to enhance the war-fighting capability of fighters, transports and helicopters. Approval was also accorded for procuring Ground-Based Multi-Purpose Jammer (GBMPJ) and installing Defence Forces Secure Access Card (DEFSAC) System. The GBMPJ will provide effective jamming against radars of adversaries and DEFSAC will replace existing paper based Identity Card/Passes/Permits with an interoperable Radio Frequency Identification-based smart cards system. Of the total AoNs accorded, approximately 98% of procurements will be made from the Indian Industry. (News Source: PIB) 

Used Cooking Oil Could Play a Critical Role in Meeting India’s Immediate SAF Mandate — A Key Issue at the 2nd India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026 New Delhi,Sept 5th,2026: As India moves from SAF policy to implementation, feedstock availability and mobilisation are emerging as critical to meeting the country’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) ambitions. India generates an estimated 1.8–2.6 million tonnes of used cooking oil (UCO) annually, yet only around 110,000–156,000 tonnes—approximately 6%—is formally collected. India consumes approximately 29–30 million tonnes of edible oil each year, making UCO one of the country’s most immediately available domestic waste-based feedstocks for SAF. The Government’s indicative SAF blending targets for international flights are 1% in 2027, 2% in 2028 and 5% by 2030. A 5% blend would require approximately 0.4–0.5 million tonnes of SAF annually. While UCO cannot meet the entire long-term requirement, substantially improving its collection could make a meaningful contribution to near-term supply. The challenge is converting an available resource into verified, traceable and certifiable feedstock at scale. Formalising UCO collection could strengthen energy security, support the circular bioeconomy, prevent used oil from re-entering the food chain and create livelihoods across the collection ecosystem. A policy assessment has indicated potential annual import savings of Rs. 20,000–30,000 crore, industry value creation of Rs.10,000–20,000 crore and possible public-health savings of Rs.50,000–80,000 crore, subject to further techno-economic assessment. The SAF Association has proposed a Used Cooking Oil Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, covering mandatory collection targets, EPR certificates linked to verified recovery, registration of collectors and aggregators, digital traceability and recognition of the last-mile collection workforce. The objective is to create a transparent supply chain from kitchen to collector, aggregator, refinery and certified SAF production. Industry Perspective at India SAF Conclave 2026 Rohit Kumar, Secretary General, SAF Association and CMAI, said: “India is not short of feedstock; it is short of the systems that can turn available feedstock into verified, sustainable and commercially viable SAF supply. Feedstock mobilisation must receive the same policy attention as technology, finance and airline offtake. We need to build the supply chain now, not after the mandate arrives.” Manish Marwaha, Founder & CEO, Byufuel, said: “India’s SAF programme will be shaped not only by technology, but by feedstock. The challenge is creating a credible proof and traceability layer—from the kitchen to the refinery—so that this under-utilised domestic resource can be reliably verified and unlocked for India’s SAF transition.” Byufuel collects UCO from food businesses across 70+ Indian cities and supplies it to refineries through certified supply chains supported by digital chain-of-custody systems. India’s SAF Opportunity: From Domestic Resource to Global Opportunity The 2nd India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026, under the theme “Powering the SAF Transition Together,” will connect Indian stakeholders with global expertise, technology, finance and markets, with discussions spanning feedstock mobilisation, SAF technologies, sustainability, airline offtake, project finance, CORSIA, certification and international partnerships. With its growing aviation market, diverse feedstock resources, refining capabilities and industrial base, India has the potential to become a major SAF market, producer and investment destination—turning domestic resources such as UCO into verified, scalable and internationally recognised SAF supply. 2nd India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026 28–29 September 2026 | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Theme: Powering the SAF Transition Together 25+ Countries | 1,000+ Delegates | 100+ Speakers Registration & Full Agenda: www.safassociation.com

Chennai, September 04, 2026: Global aviation software provider Ramco Systems announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safran Helicopter Engines, to collaborate on enabling seamless integration of Safran’s engine data with Ramco Aviation Software. Through this MoU, Ramco and Safran Helicopter Engines will work together to enable engine information post shop visits to flow directly from Safran into the Maintenance Information System (MIS) within Ramco Aviation Software, reducing manual data entry for helicopter operators and allowing them to focus more on keeping aircraft in service. The outcome of this collaboration will be the award by Safran Helicopter Engines of the EngineLife® Connect label, which identifies the best connectivity solutions compatible with its range of products and services. As part of the MoU, the companies will work on enabling engine configuration, usage metrics, and maintenance events to be automatically ingested into Ramco Aviation Software, improving data accuracy and consistency across maintenance operations. The partnership will focus on enabling: Engine data ready to use: Building the technical link to allow Safran’s engine information, including configuration, hours, and events, to be directly loaded into Ramco Aviation Software. A trusted data exchange:Defining joint business processes to ensure reliable and continuous both way data flow between Safran and Ramco. Better digital services for operators: Using improved data flow to strengthen the digital services provided by Safran to its customers. The collaboration will also include joint evaluation of data exchange formats and establishment of operational processes to ensure ongoing compatibility. For operators, the partnership is expected to reduce the time and effort required for engine data initialization within the MIS, while improving the structure, quality, and consistency of data supporting airworthiness and maintenance planning. Sam Jacob, Executive Vice President & SBU Head – Aviation, Aerospace and Defense, Ramco Systems, said, “With several of the world’s largest helicopter operators on our platform, Ramco sits at a unique intersection of the aviation MRO ecosystem — connecting OEMs and operators through a single digital backbone. We’re delighted to partner with a leader like Safran Helicopter Engines to enable this seamless digital exchange: Safran gains richer engine maintenance data to strengthen reliability, while operators receive OEM information directly into their systems, cutting manual work and improving productivity. Powered by AI and agentic automation, Ramco Aviation Software is built to make exactly this kind of connected, intelligent ecosystem possible.”

Bangkok, Thailand, September 1, 2026: Flight Training Alliance, a joint venture between Lufthansa Aviation Training and CAE – and the Airbus Authorized Training Provider for global A220 training solutions – is collaborating with Airbus to establish an Airbus A220 training capability in Singapore. As part of the agreement, a new CAE 7000XR full-flight simulator will be deployed at the Airbus Asia Training Centre in Singapore in 2027. The deployment marks FTA’s first Airbus A220 training expansion into Asia-Pacific and represents an important step in supporting the region’s growing demand for pilot training. The simulator will provide A220 airline operators with world-class training closer to where demand is emerging, supporting the safe, efficient and successful entry into service of their aircraft. Through this partnership, FTA will deploy an Airbus A220 full-flight-simulator, while the Airbus Asia Training Centre will manage operations and training delivery. This new capability will support operators across Asia-Pacific, one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, while ensuring airlines benefit from training that meets the highest Airbus and operational standards. “Asia-Pacific continues to be one of the most dynamic aviation regions in the world, with expanding fleets driving demand for qualified pilots,” said Susanne Kuehl, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, FTA. “By expanding A220 training capacity in Singapore, we are bringing high-fidelity training closer to our customers and helping ensure pilots have access to the training and resources they need to support safe and efficient operations. This deployment reflects FTA’s commitment to supporting our customers’ growth and helping develop the skilled aviation workforce required for the region’s future.” This agreement is a testament to the long-standing collaboration between FTA and Airbus. FTA has been supporting Airbus A220 operators through its existing training operations in Frankfurt, Zurich and Rome. That expertise will now extend to the Asia-Pacific region to help meet increasing industry demand and support the development of a skilled and qualified pilot workforce.

The certification, with Smiths Detection Computed Tomography (CT) systems, enables advanced threat detection and more efficient checkpoint operations. London,28 August 2026: Smiths Detection, a global provider of threat detection and security screening technologies, announced that it has achieved Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Level 2AB certification for prohibited item (PI) detection software to be used at airport checkpoints. Level 2AB certification confirms that Smiths Detection’s software meets TSA’s most rigorous explosive detection standard for checkpoint screening at US airports. This certification supports TSA’s goals of strengthening security, improving efficiency and enhancing the passenger experience. When deployed with Smiths Detection computed tomography (CT) systems, the certified software uses machine learning to assess carry-on baggage images and identify those requiring operator attention. Philip Tackett, Ph.D., VP of Technology at Smiths Detection Inc, said,“Achieving TSA Level 2AB certification is an important milestone for checkpoint security and reflects the strength of our automated detection capabilities. We are proud to support TSA’s continued modernization of the passenger checkpoint.” The certification builds on Smiths Detection’s existing CT deployments across US airports and demonstrates how advanced detection software can enhance checkpoint operations.