2026

Delhi, 23 October 2026: Akasa Air has announced a significant scale-up of its network with new connections and increased frequencies across key routes. Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said “When we launched Akasa Air four years ago, we saw a compelling opportunity to build a meaningful airline in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The scale and depth of our network today reflect the deliberate choices we have made by building greater frequency in markets where demand is deepening, strengthening links between major economic centres and emerging destinations, and progressively expanding our international footprint. Our approach goes beyond adding capacity; it is about making travel more relevant and rewarding through better schedules, greater choice, and a flying experience that is warm, dependable and distinctly Akasa. As we scale, we remain focused on combining disciplined growth with service excellence, while building an experience-led carrier that plays an integral role in India’s aviation growth story.” Akasa Air has 196 weekly departures from Delhi offering non-stop connectivity to 14 cities. With the expansion, Akasa Air now operates 1X daily flights on the Delhi–Visakhapatnam route, while adding 2X daily flights to Mumbai and 1X daily flight each to Bengaluru and Goa. The airline also commenced operations from Jaipur and Udaipur, connecting both cities to Bengaluru and Mumbai through daily direct flights, while further strengthening its presence in North India with daily direct flights from Chandigarh to Bengaluru and Goa.  

São Paulo (Brazil), October 23, 2026 : Embraer has registered a backlog of US$35.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26), up 3% quarter-over-quarter (qoq) from the previous all-time high and up 14% year-over-year (yoy). Commercial Aviation reported a US$15.8 billion backlog in 3Q26, up 5% qoq and up 4% yoy. The third quarter was marked by strong commercial activity as Embraer received 36 firm orders and 30 purchase rights or options for its E2-family. Abra Group placed a firm order for 20 E195-E2 aircraft, with an additional 10 purchase options and 15 purchase rights, bringing the total potential order up to 45 aircraft. Binter ordered 5 additional E195-E2 aircraft and secured 4 additional purchase rights. Luxair converted 3 existing purchase rights for E190-E2 into firm orders and secured 1 additional purchase right, bringing its total order book to 9 aircraft. ANA Holdings ordered 8 additional E190-E2 aircraft, expanding the agreement announced in 2025 and increasing its total firm orders to 23 aircraft. Year-to-date, Embraer has received 72 firm orders for its E2-family jets, contributing to a 1.2x book-to-bill ratio in Commercial Aviation over the past 12 months. Executive Aviation posted a record-high US$8.2 billion backlog, up 5% qoq and up 12% yoy. During 3Q26, Embraer launched the Phenom 300EV, the latest evolution of the world’s most delivered light jet for 14 consecutive years. The model incorporates new technologies designed to enhance operational safety, including Garmin Emergency Autoland, which enables automated landings in emergency situations. Triple-certified by ANAC, the FAA, and EASA, the aircraft has become the first light jet certified with this technology. Additionally, Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet. The new generation of the aircraft, alongside the Praetor 500E in the midsize segment, has also received triple certification. Executive Aviation ended the quarter with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x over the past 12 months. In Defense & Security, the backlog reached US$6.1 billion in 3Q26, marginally up qoq and up 56% yoy. The main highlight of the period was the signing of a contract for the acquisition of 2 KC-390 Millennium by the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC). The order expands the aircraft’s footprint in Latin America and reinforces its growing international presence. Defense & Security currently has 43 firm orders for KC-390 Millennium military transport, and 25 for A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, resulting in a 2.9x book-to-bill ratio over the past 12 months. Services & Support reported a record-high US$5.6 billion backlog, up 2% qoq and 14% yoy. During 3Q26, new long-term service agreements were announced, including the ones for Portugalia’s fleet of 19 E190 aircraft and Alliance Airlines’ fleet of 40 E190 aircraft. Embraer also extended the term of the Pool Program agreement covering Western Air’s fleet of 9 ERJ 145 aircraft. On the Executive Aviation front, the division signed 69 Executive Care contracts, totaling approximately US$53 million. Regarding Defense & Security, the business unit also signed a new agreement for the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana’s (FAC) KC-390 Millennium fleet, renewed the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) agreement for the Fuerza Aérea de Chile’s (FACH) A-29 Super Tucano fleet, and expanded the scope of the Training Means agreement for Sweden. Services & Support ended the quarter with a 1.3x book-to-bill ratio over the past 12 months. (News based on the official Press Release) 

Navi Mumbai, 23 October 2026: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has expanded its domestic network with nine new destinations—Agatti via Goa–MOPA, Darbhanga, Guwahati, Jalgaon, Jodhpur, Ranchi, Bagdogra, Sindhudurg and Udaipur—broadening regional access and strengthening its tourism proposition. “NMIA’s expanding domestic network and growing passenger and cargo operations reinforce our commitment to providing efficient connectivity for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and beyond. These new routes will improve access to important regional markets while supporting tourism, trade and economic growth,” said an NMIA Spokesperson. Operational performance  During the period since its operational launch, NMIA has recorded 27,185 scheduled aircraft movements, comprising 27,111 domestic and 74 international movements. The airport also handled 493 cargo movements, including 461 international movements, along with 961 general aviation movements—952 domestic and nine international—and 77 other movements. Total passenger traffic reached 35,88,675, led by 35,80,233 domestic passengers and 8,442 international passengers. NMIA conducted a total of 18,01,377 departures, compared with 17,87,298 arrivals.

Bengaluru, 21 October 2026: British Airways has announced that it will continue to operate twice-daily flights between Bengaluru and London Heathrow in summer 2027, offering customers 14 services a week. Introduced in June 2026, British Airways’ second daily Bengaluru service has continued through the winter and will now extend into summer 2027, adding more than 78,000 seats between the two cities next summer. The additional service will operate daily from 28 March until 30 October 2027*, alongside the airline’s existing daily service, with both flights operated by its Boeing 787 aircraft. Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, said: “Bengaluru is an important market for British Airways, and we are pleased to continue offering customers twice-daily flights to London Heathrow next summer reinforcing our commitment to the city and the wider Indian market. “The additional service was introduced earlier this year, and continuing it into summer 2027 will give customers greater choice and flexibility when travelling to London, as well as connecting onwards to destinations across North America and Canada.” The route supports customers travelling for business, leisure and to visit loved ones, as well as providing onward connections via London Heathrow to destinations including San Francisco, where British Airways will also increase frequencies to 21 flights per week next summer.

Las Vegas, October 20, 2026: CAE has announced at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) that four additional full-flight simulators (FFSs) are now available in the Americas region, strengthening its global business aviation training network and expanding customer access to training on some of the most in-demand business aviation platforms and adding capacity where operators need it most. The four additional simulators provide training for the:        Bombardier Global 6500        Embraer Praetor 600        Pilatus PC-24        Cessna Citation CJ4 The additions are part of CAE’s broader focus on aligning its global training network with customer and fleet demand, providing the right training, on the right aircraft. “As business aviation demand grows, CAE is strengthening its global training network to meet operators’ evolving needs,” said Alexandre Prévost, President, Civil Aviation at CAE. “These simulator deployments expand access to high-quality training on the aircraft our customers fly, where they need it, while delivering the quality and experience they expect from CAE. It’s about helping crews stay ready, perform at their best and fly safely.” CAE has nearly doubled its business aviation training capacity compared with a decade ago. Today, its global business aviation training network includes more than 130 full-flight simulators and approximately 1,000 instructors worldwide, delivering more than 300,000 hours of training annually. CAE’s network spans pilot and maintenance training across different aircraft categories and leading OEM platforms, helping operators meet evolving training needs while supporting safety and operational readiness. The need for business aviation training is expected to remain strong. CAE’s Aviation Talent Forecast projects a need for 102,000 new business aviation professionals worldwide by 2034, including 33,000 pilots and 69,000 maintenance technicians.

New Delhi, 20th October 2026: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh launched the revamped websites of Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department of Defence (DoD) on October 19, 2026. The modern, accessible and user-friendly platforms are fully compliant with the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) 3.0 and the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) 3.0. The websites provide seamless access to information on MoD policies, initiatives, activities, notifications, defence-related updates and other important resources for citizens, stakeholders and users. The content is available in 22 Indian official languages, ensuring wider outreach and improved accessibility. The website can be accessed at www.mod.gov.in. The initiative aligns with the Government’s vision of Digital India and e-Governance, promoting transparency, efficiency, accessibility and citizen-centric delivery of information through a secure and modern digital platform. (Courtesy: PIB/MOD)