Civil Aviation

Amman, Jordan, October 23, 2025: Ryanair has announced a record Winter schedule for Amman, offering over 300,000 seats across 18 destinations and connecting Jordan to 12 EU countries, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The rapid restoration of Ryanair’s full operations at Amman Airport and the pro-business approach of the Jordanian Government and the airport’s pragmatic support, reinforcing Jordan’s position as one of the Middle East’s most attractive and accessible tourism destinations. Ryanair also unveiled an ambitious investment proposal for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which envisions increasing annual traffic by 360% to reach 3 million seats, operating 50 direct connections from European cities to Jordan, launching new flights to Marka (Amman) Airport, and maintaining year-round services to Aqaba. Ryanair CEO, Eddie Wilson, said, “Ryanair is thrilled to announce the return to full operations to Jordan from Oct, underlined by a record Winter schedule for Amman. With 84 weekly flights across 18 routes to 12 European countries such as Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, and Spain, Ryanair’s investment will ensure that Jordan remains a key tourist destination this Winter – delivering enhanced connectivity, increased tourism, and economic growth with Europe’s lowest fares. Ryanair’s rapid return to Jordan is built on a long-standing partnership between Ryanair and the Kingdom, whose pro-growth strategy will ensure Jordan remains the premier tourist destination in the Middle East. We are also excited to unveil our investment proposal which will increase Ryanair traffic to Jordan to 3m seats p.a., deliver 50 direct connections across Amman, Marka and Aqaba airports, driving job creation, tourism and economic growth. We look forward to working with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to deliver this exciting plan and introducing millions of passengers from across Europe to Jordan’s rich culture and unique history.”

Dubai, 21 October 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced seven new interline agreements, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40. These strategic agreements give flydubai customers access to more than 30 destinations in Europe through Greece’s flagship carrier, Aegean Airlines, and Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways. In addition, flydubai passengers travelling to the Far East and South-East Asia can enjoy greater connectivity to more than 90 destinations with Myanmar Airways International and Chinese airlines Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. Through these new partnerships, passengers can benefit from a seamless travel experience with single-ticket itineraries and through-checked baggage, reflecting the carrier’s commitment to expanding connectivity and opening up new destinations. Today, flydubai has built a growing network of more than 135 destinations, enabling access to more than 300 destinations through its interline and codeshare partners. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “Since 2009, we have remained committed to enhancing connectivity and facilitating free flows of trade and tourism, which is why we are pleased to have added seven new interline partners. These agreements will provide our passengers even more flexibility and choice when planning their travel, offering access to our partners’ route networks across key markets in Asia and Europe. At the same time, more passengers will be able to access Dubai as a leading destination for tourism and business, reaffirming its position as an international aviation hub.” “We look forward to welcoming on board passengers from beyond our network, where they can discover our exciting destinations and enjoy a comfortable travel experience, whether they choose to fly in Business Class or Economy Class,” added Al Ghaith. With Aegean Airlines and ITA Airways, flydubai passengers can connect conveniently to more than 30 destinations across Greece, Italy and Europe including Amsterdam, Athens, Brussels, Frankfurt, Madrid, Munich, Thessaloniki, Turin and Venice. Through its interline agreements with the Chinese carriers and Myanmar Airways International, flydubai passengers will also gain access to more than 90 destinations across the Far East and South-East Asia, including Beijing, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai and Yangon, offering greater choice and flexibility. Passengers travelling with flydubai can discover unique holiday destinations including AlUla, Basel, Krabi, Ljubljana, Mombasa, Muscat, Nairobi, Penang, Prague, Tashkent, The Red Sea and Zanzibar.

New Delhi,October 17, 2025: IndiGo has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline’s total A350 orders to 60 aircraft. The expanded order marks a strategic shift for IndiGo as it prepares to enter the long-haul international market, leveraging the A350’s long range and efficiency to support its global ambitions. “Today is a special day for IndiGo as we solidify our commitment to expanding our international footprint and offering unparalleled connectivity to our customers,” said Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo. “The conversion of this MoU into a firm order for 30 additional A350-900s is a testament to our confidence in the future of Indian aviation and our strategic partnership with Airbus, further reinforced by the strong start of our long-haul operations. In line with India’s vision of becoming a global aviation hub and our aspiration to establish ourselves as a leading global aviation player by 2030, IndiGo is taking decisive steps forward. These aircraft, as they join our fleet in the years to come, will play a pivotal role in enabling IndiGo expand its reach, connect India with more destinations across the globe, and offer our customers new international travel opportunities.” “The A350’s unparalleled fuel efficiency, range and passenger comfort perfectly align with IndiGo’s ambitious growth plans and international long-haul network ambitions. This milestone reinforces our strong partnership with one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, and we look forward to supporting their expansion into new long-haul markets,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus. At the end of September 2025, the A350 had won more than 1,400 orders from 63 customers worldwide.

New Delhi, October 17, 2025: Embraer, the global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, inaugurated its new India office at WorldMark 4, Aerocity in Delhi. The event was graced by Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil’s Minister of Defense Jose Mucio, India’s Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and the Ambassador of Brazil to India Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega. The opening of the office marks a significant deepening of Embraer’s long-standing commitment to India and sets the stage for an expanded role across all its business units — commercial aviation, defense, business aviation, services and support, and urban air mobility (UAM). The Delhi office will serve as the central hub for Embraer’s operations in India, as it builds capacity to capitalize on opportunities within the country’s ever-evolving aerospace and defense industry. This includes growing its teams across corporate functions and specialized units focused on procurement, supply chain and engineering. Embraer’s strategic investment reflects its long-term vision to strengthen its presence in India, and to collaborate closely with the local industry to support the country’s mission of an Atmanirbhar Bharat and its Make in India initiatives. Embraer’s history in India dates back 20 years, when the first E-Jets began operations in 2005, opening new frontiers in regional connectivity. Today, nearly 50 Embraer aircraft across 11 different types operate in India, serving the Indian Air Force, other government agencies, business jet operators and a commercial airline – Star Air. Francisco Gomes Neto, President & CEO of Embraer, said, “The opening of our New Delhi corporate office marks a bold new chapter for Embraer in India – a market central to our global vision. This office spans across all our business units and will strengthen collaboration with partners, customers, and suppliers. We are committed to bringing world-class technology and innovation to support India’s aerospace growth, advance self-reliance, and help realize its ambition of becoming a global aviation hub.” Speaking at the office inauguration event, Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security said: “Our office inauguration here in New Delhi reflects our ambition for further growth in the country. Our aircraft have earned a reputation for performance and reliability, and we are confident that our multi-mission medium transport aircraft, the C-390 Millennium, is perfectly suited to bring additional capabilities to the Indian Air Force.” The inauguration also underscores the strengthening of relations between India and Brazil, with Embraer’s expansion in the region reflecting a shared commitment to deeper collaboration and mutual growth. Embraer’s increased presence will enable greater engagement with Indian stakeholders, customers and the broader aerospace supply chain. Embraer’s activities in India span multiple sectors. In defense, the ERJ145 platform forms the basis of the Indian Air Force’s ‘Netra’ AEW&C aircraft, and the Legacy 600 aircraft is used for the transportation of government officials and VIPs by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Border Security Force (BSF). Furthermore, Embraer is positioning the C-390 Millennium as the best solution for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program. In commercial aviation, the E-Jets family continues to unlock ‘blue ocean’ opportunities in tier-two and tier-three cities, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting India’s ambitions to become a leading global aviation hub. Star Air is an all-Embraer operator of E175 and ERJ 145 aircraft and is growing its operations across India. Eve Air Mobility, backed by Embraer, is actively expanding into India through strategic partnerships aimed at advancing urban air mobility. This includes working with JetSetGo to explore the deployment of its Urban Air Traffic Management software, Vector, that helps address congestion and supports sustainable travel. Separately, Eve partnered with Hunch Mobility to study the launch electric commuter flights in Bangalore that would establish the city as the region’s first hub for urban air mobility using eVTOLs. ( News based on the Press Release)

Panaji, 16th October 2025: With Diwali festivities around the corner and travel demand surging across western and southern India, the regional airline FLY91 has announced additional flights on key routes to facilitate smooth festive travel. The airline has introduced extra flights on multiple routes during the festive period on October 17 between Goa–Bengaluru–Goa and Sindhudurg–Bengaluru–Sindhudurg; on October 18 and 19 covering Goa–Bengaluru–Goa, Goa–Hyderabad–Goa and Sindhudurg–Hyderabad–Sindhudurg; and on October 21 for the Goa–Pune–Goa sector. Tickets for these additional services are now available for booking on FLY91’s website. Manoj Chacko, managing director and chief executive officer, FLY91, said, “Diwali is a time when families come together and travel demand naturally peaks as people return to their hometowns to celebrate. We’ve added these additional flights to make festive travel more convenient and accessible for our customers. Our goal remains to provide dependable, comfortable and affordable connectivity across regional India, especially during such important occasions.”

Mumbai, 13th October 2025: Cathay Pacific has announced the appointment of three senior management positions to head key departments across its South Asia, Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA) region.The airlines vision is to deepen customer connections, enhancing commercial performance, and driving integrated brand growth. Piyuli Bhattacharjee has been appointed as Regional Head of Marketing for SAMEA. In her new role, she will lead regional brand marketing across passenger travel, cargo, and lifestyle business. With over eight years of experience spanning aviation, omni-channel retail, and brand strategy, Piyuli brings a deep understanding of digital strategy, customer insights and integrated campaign planning. Arjun Bhatia has been appointed as Regional Head of Corporate Sales for SAMEA. In his new role, Arjun will be responsible for driving strategic corporate sales initiatives, key account management, and revenue performance across markets. He previously served as Regional Head of Digital Sales for the region, where he strengthened Cathay’s digital commerce and customer experience capabilities. Vinod Viswanathan has been appointed as Regional Head of Trade Sales for India and Sri Lanka. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening trade partnerships, driving strategic initiatives, and expanding Cathay’s footprint across key markets. These appointments further reinforce Cathay’s strategic focus on strengthening leadership depth and customer engagement across key commercial functions in the SAMEA region. All three of them are based at Cathay’s regional headquarters in Mumbai.

Riyadh,October 8, 2025: Riyadh Air has announced its 2025 debut with the commencement of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 26th. Riyadh Air has also unveiled its loyalty offering, which will provide exclusive benefits to its early Founding Members through “The Founders” and showcase the future direction for dynamic loyalty programs. Operational Excellence: Beginning October 26th, Riyadh Air will commence daily launch flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) aboard its designated Boeing 787-9 technical spare aircraft, “Jamila”. These carefully sequenced flights, initially on sale to select groups and Riyadh Air employees, are a critical phase in ensuring unparalleled operational readiness ahead of receiving the first aircraft deliveries from Boeing, while utilizing Riyadh Air’s recently awarded slot at London Heathrow (LHR). Flights will depart Riyadh at 0315 (RX401) with an early morning arrival time into London Heathrow at 0730, the return flights depart London at 0930 (RX402), arriving back to Riyadh at 1915 (all times local). This important phase of Pathway to Perfect will see flights to Dubai added soon after, transparently demonstrating Riyadh Air’s rigorous commitment to operational excellence. Through a thorough assessment program of these initial launch flights on Jamila, the airline is building operational strength for a smooth, reliable, and world-class premium travel experience, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s dedication to the highest standards of quality. Further exciting new routes are set to be announced in the coming weeks for winter 2025 and summer 2026. “This isn’t just a launch; it’s a tangible realization of a vision to connect Saudi Arabia to the world, a core pillar of Saudi Vision 2030,” stated Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air. “Our commitment to begin operations in 2025 is being fulfilled. This rigorous flight program on Jamila allows us to fine-tune every detail, ensuring a seamless, reliable, and world-class experience. This carefully sequenced approach is our pathway to perfect, and we are now incredibly close to full operations with further destinations to be announced in the coming weeks as our new aircraft are delivered.” Sfeer: The Future of Loyalty, Designed for a Generation in Motion Sfeer, meaning “Ambassador” in Arabic and blended with the English word “sphere”, embodies the vibrant, generous spirit of Saudi Arabia. As it rolls out, Sfeer is set to become one of the world’s most unique and exciting loyalty programs, seamlessly combining community engagement with gamified experiences, all while unlocking the very best of Saudi. Uniquely, Sfeer members will be able to share level points within their community, plus many other membership benefits that will enhance the experience of their friends and family.

New Delhi, 6th October 2025: TezJet Airlines, based out of Kyrgyzstan, has appointed Aeroprime Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in India for both passenger and cargo services. With this strategic collaboration, TezJet is set to establish its presence in the Indian market and strengthen connectivity between India and Kyrgyzstan. TezJet will be launching direct flights from Delhi to Bishkek starting December 2025,offering passengers enhanced travel convenience and businesses efficient cargo solutions.The new direct flights are set to strengthen the connectivity between India and Kyrgyzstan, two countries that share deep cultural, historical, and economic linkages. Arun Kumar, President & CEO of TezJet, said,” India is one of the most dynamic and growing markets in Asia, and we are delighted to partner with Aeroprime Group to represent us here. With their strong expertise in aviation sales and marketing, we are confident in building a successful presence in India.” Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director & CEO of Aeroprime Group, added,”We are proud to be appointed as the GSA for TezJet in India. This collaboration will open up new travel opportunities for Indian passengers and provide businesses with seamless cargo connectivity to Kyrgyzstan and beyond.”

New Delhi,3rd October 2025: Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private airline, today commenced its direct passenger flights between Delhi (DEL) and Tashkent (TAS), further strengthening connectivity and opening new opportunities for tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between India and Uzbekistan. The service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, offering travelers affordable fares, convenient schedules, and a comfortable journey onboard Centrum Air’s modern fleet. The inaugural flight ceremony was held at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DIAL) in association with GMR, customs authorities, and senior airport officials. Adil Mirza, Centrum Air, said,“Today marks a proud moment for Centrum Air as we see our Delhi–Tashkent service take flight. India has always been a priority market for us. With this launch, we are not just adding a route — we are building a bridge that connects cultures, businesses, and people. We are confident that this direct link will inspire more travelers from India to experience Uzbekistan’s hospitality and heritage.” Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director & CEO of Aeroprime Group, added,”The inaugural Delhi–Tashkent flight reflects the strength of our partnership with Centrum Air. As Centrum Air’s Exclusive GSA in India, we are proud to support this service and ensure its success. This is more than a new route — it’s an opportunity to strengthen ties and bring the people of India and Uzbekistan closer together.” Centrum was officially launched in Jan 2023 and has 13 aircraft till date operating into 35 destinations, with plans to expand its fleet size up to 22 aircraft by end of 2026. The current fleet of Centrum includes Airbus A320 & A321 neo,with further plans to upgrade with A330 & A320 neo aircraft types. The GSA for Centrum Air is Aeroprime Group.

New Delhi,October 1st, 2025: Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has appointed AVIAREPS India as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) for South India, reinforcing its commitment to the Indian market and strengthening trade partnerships in a region that serves as a major gateway to the Maldives. Until August 2025, the Maldives welcomed 85,306 Indian visitors, a 4.7% increase year-on-year. India now ranks 6th among source markets with a 5.7% share of total arrivals, reaffirming its strategic significance. With projections indicating a further 20% growth in 2025, Maldivian is poised to capture a larger share of the outbound segment, particularly from South India where proximity and connectivity make the Maldives one of the most convenient international getaways. According to the airline’s 2025 schedule, Maldivian has been operating: • Kochi–Malé (COK–MLE): 4 weekly services on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. • Trivandrum–Malé (TRV–MLE): 4 weekly services on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays With this schedule, Maldivian ensures convenient departures and arrivals for Indian travellers, while also offering seamless domestic inter-island connections—the largest in the Maldives—allowing visitors to access luxury resorts, adventure hubs, cultural experiences, and wellness retreats across the archipelago. “We are greatly encouraged by the growing interest from the Indian market, and the event in South India further reaffirmed the importance of this region for us,” said Ibrahim Iyas, Managing Director of Maldivian. “With the support of AVIAREPS, we look forward to building stronger trade partnerships and welcoming even more Indian travellers to experience the Maldives and its diverse offerings.” Marcelo Kaiser, COO Aviation at AVIAREPS: “We are proud to partner with Maldivian as their General Sales Agent in South India, one of the fastest-growing outbound travel markets in the region. India is not only a key source market for the Maldives but also one with immense potential for sustained growth. With our strong local expertise and deep trade relationships, AVIAREPS will ensure Maldivian strengthens its visibility, expands its reach, and provides Indian travelers with seamless access to the Maldives.”