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Chennai, June 13, 2025: Garuda Aerospace’s new Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility in Chennai was inaugurated by Kamlesh Paswan, Union Minister of State for Rural Development alongwith, 300 Centres of Excellence (CoE). The DGCA approved Train the Trainer (TTT) program was also flagged off.Supporting this milestone launch were key members of the Bharat Drone Association (BDA). The launch also witnessed a dynamic live demonstration of Agri-Drones by highly skilled Drone Didis showcasing self-reliance and innovation within the burgeoning drone ecosystem.

Delhi, 12th June 2025: An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft  carrying more than 240 people crashed shortly after takeoff midday in Ahmedabad, India on Thursday, June 12, 2025 en route to London. Final report on number of casualties is still awaited at the time of reporting. Robert A. Clifford, Founder and Senior Partner of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago and Lead Counsel in the crash of a Boeing 737 MAX8 crash in Ethiopia six years ago that killed all 157 on board, said, “Review of available video and eyewitness information indicate some form of power or flight control loss. The Indian government investigators should have flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder information within a couple of days that will provide vital information to try to get to the bottom of this deadly tragedy.” Indian officials also are reporting that it is likely that there may be casualties on the ground in the area of the city where the aircraft went down. Local television reports in India show smoke billowing from the crash site in what appears to be a populated area near the airport in Ahmedabad, a city with a population of more than five million. Early reports from India indicate that the Air India flight AI 171 may have been carrying 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese and one Canadian. It is reported to have crashed just after takeoff. The Boeing jet was headed to London’s Gatwick Airport.

Melbourne, June 12th, 2025: Eve Air Mobility, leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, is unveiling advancements in its eVTOL program. The company highlights the evolution of its aircraft design, momentum in its rigorous testing program, and the continued development of its integrated service solution, TechCare. “At Eve, we’re not aiming to be first to certification, our true objective is to provide the best solution for our customers,” said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve Air Mobility. “Our rigorous test program isn’t about rushing to deadlines—it’s about methodical precision that ultimately accelerates our certification path. By taking deliberate steps now, we’re building a foundation for flawless execution to propel us forward with greater momentum and confidence when it matters most.” Flight Testing Program Advances, Prepares for First Flight This Summer Eve takes a measured and rigorous approach to its testing program, prioritizing comprehensive ground-based validation to ensure safety and compliance. “Our approach is to ‘certify to fly, not fly to certify’,” said Luiz Valentini, chief technology officer at Eve Air Mobility. “We understand the responsibility of pioneering a new era of flight and are focusing on exhaustive ground testing, leveraging Embraer’s extensive experience in aircraft certification, to validate performance and ensure compliance before commencing flight tests.” The company has already completed numerous component and systems tests and is now setting foot into vehicle integration and ground tests, with flight tests expected to begin this summer. The goal is to utilize five to six conforming prototypes to perform thousands of development and certification flights between 2025 and 2026. Design Refinements Enhance Passenger Experience and Improve Operational Efficiency and Safety Eve is revealing design updates to its eVTOL, underscored by a focus on safety, optimization, passenger experience, operational efficiency, and ease of transport. Key refinements to the eVTOL include: • Wheeled Landing Gear Option: As an option at entry into service, Eve has introduced wheeled landing gear with optional lightweight skids, which provide enhanced ground maneuverability, minimize energy consumption during taxiing, and improve operational flexibility. • Optimized Cabin Interior: The eVTOL interior now features lightweight seats to support energy-efficient operations and a full-flex cabin design, allowing up to 4 passengers to quickly convert between passenger and cargo configurations. This versatility maximizes aircraft utilization, adaptability, and passenger experience. • Lifters and Pusher: Fixed-pitch lifters and one pusher, combined with an innovative and patented four-blade design, allow the lifter rotor blades to autonomously align with the pylons, reducing drag during the cruise phase. This design enhances performance and safety with built-in redundancy, and reduces noise and drag for quieter, more efficient urban flight operations. • Aerodynamic Wing Design: A globally shippable, Embraer-optimized wing design—spanning 15 meters yet modular for standard container transport—delivers high performance, low complexity, and superior dispatch ability. It features a single actuator and aileron per side with no flaps. • Intuitive Cockpit: The intuitive, four axis sidestick-only cockpit developed with Garmin and Crouzet—paired with Embraer’s 5th-gen fly-by-wire, delivers a streamlined pilot experience with a reduced workload. Vector Joins TechCare Ecosystem for Enhanced UAM Efficiency and Reduced Downtime One of Eve’s key differentiator lies in its comprehensive suite of integrated service solutions designed to support the entire lifecycle of eVTOL operations. TechCare, Eve’s all-in-one service portfolio for eVTOLs, provides a one-stop shop for maintaining airworthiness, tapping into Embraer’s global service centers to provide operators worldwide with access to its services as part of Embraer’s offerings. Vector, an easily integrated air traffic management solution, is rolling under TechCare to provide integrated aftermarket solutions, creating a seamless and comprehensive service experience. This agnostic support, which includes managing takeoff and landing schedules, fleet planning, and traffic control, extends to other eVTOL manufacturers, further solidifying Eve’s commitment to the broader UAM (Urban Air Mobility) ecosystem. Key offerings through TechCare include: • Pilot Training: Leveraging Embraer-CAE Training Services, Eve provides access to global training centers staffed by aviation experts, addressing a critical need in the rapidly growing UAM industry. • Maintenance: As part of Embraer’s global service centers, operators worldwide can access Eve’s services, a unique offering in the competitive landscape. • Battery Exchange: Eve has selected BAE Systems, a company with a long and distinguished history of innovation in aerospace and defense, to provide the battery system for Eve’s electric aircraft. Their comprehensive solution ensures battery availability and streamlines logistics, giving operators peace of mind in their operations. • Spare Parts: A comprehensive materials services portfolio and digital solutions for parts ordering ensure 24/7 support to operators and MROs across a global network, addressing a critical need for readily available components. “Our integrated approach with TechCare provides operators with peace of mind and simplifies the complexities of UAM operations, all with a single monthly fee,” said Luiz Mauad, vice president of Customer Services. “This solution ensures aircraft operate as designed with readily available spare parts and optimized utilization, significantly reducing the risk of unexpected problems that would prevent the aircraft from flying.”

LE BOURGET, PARIS, June 10,2025: Boeing [NYSE: BA] will focus on advancing innovation, partnerships and collaboration at the 2025 Paris Air Show. “We continue to make fundamental changes across Boeing to strengthen safety, quality and our culture, and we are seeing steady improvement in our performance,” said Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. “We look forward to connecting with our customers and partners at Le Bourget to demonstrate the work underway to restore trust and move Boeing forward.” Boeing will exhibit various commercial and defense capabilities, autonomous technologies and comprehensive services. The static displays will feature customer commercial jets and defense fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Displays and Experiences Visitors to the Boeing Pavilion (C-2) will experience immersive and fully interactive product and technology displays spanning Boeing’s portfolio, along with a full-size 777X interior section with its wider cabin and spacious architecture and the 777-8 Freighter Theater. A broad range of products and services will be highlighted, such as defense integrated and mission-critical capabilities, global parts resources, sustainment services, maintenance and training solutions, commercial airplane modification services and cutting-edge cabin interiors designs. The exhibit will also host the Boeing Cascade Climate Impact Model, a data-modeling and visualization tool that assesses options to reduce aviation’s footprint. The adjoining Wisk Aero Pavilion will showcase its 6th generation all-electric, autonomous passenger aircraft. Visitors can explore the innovative design and technology behind this Advanced Air Mobility solution, reinforcing Wisk’s leadership in the market. Qatar Airways will display its special liveried 777-300ER showcasing the Paris Saint-Germain team. The U.S. Department of Defense corral will feature a range of Boeing products including the C-17, CH-47, F-15, F/A-18, KC-46 and P-8. Conference Speakers and Engagements Boeing leaders will participate in a number of conferences before and at the airshow on the topics of defense, sustainability, maintenance and future

Tel Aviv, Israel,11th June 2025: IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) will showcase an extensive range of cutting-edge air, land and space systems in the upcoming Paris Air Show, taking place 16-22 June at the Le Bourget airfield (booth #H3-B64). Boaz Levy, President & CEO of IAI said, “IAI’s participation in the Paris Air Show demonstrates our commitment to being at the forefront of aerospace and defense innovation. This prestigious exhibition is an important opportunity for us to showcase our latest proven systems and technologies to both existing and potential partners. We look forward to highlighting how our solutions address the evolving needs of today’s defense and aerospace landscape.” At the show, IAI will highlight the following systems and solutions at its booth: Arrow Anti-Ballistic Missile Air Defense System is the world’s first operational, national, stand-alone ATBM missile system, designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the earth’s atmosphere and plays a central role in the State of Israel’s multilayer defense. Barak MX integrated air and missile defense systems, a network-centric solution which enable incoming threats to be managed and neutralized. In operational use with the Israel Navy and other armed forces around the world. Heron MK II Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle in operational use by more than 20 customers, among them the Israeli Air Force, the German Air Force and others. Scorpius-G Electronic Warfare system, which is able, in parallel, to receive, block, and interfere with secure communications from multiple threats at different frequencies and from different directions. WIND DEMON, a new generation affordable Long-Range Air-to-Surface Cruise Missile designed to neutralize a wide range of targets at great distances. AIR LORA, a long-range Air Launched Ballistic Missile (ALBM) developed for missions against high-quality and well-protected targets such as command centers, air force bases, infrastructure and naval vessels in dense littorals. Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, which is undergoing conversion from a passenger- to a freight- configuration and can carry 100 tons of cargo, the largest capacity in converted airplanes to date. IAI is the world leader in aircraft upgrade and conversion, and this latest example joins previous aircraft types such as the B767-200/300, B747-400, and the B737-700/800, which the company has successfully converted. ( News published on the basis of Press Release on as shared basis without any edit)

Delhi, 9th June 2025: In a step towards decarbonizing India’s aviation sector, ISMA, in collaboration with IATA and Praj Industries, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the certification and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India. The collaboration aims to accurately determine the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of SAF produced from Indian sugarcane feedstock via the Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) pathway—a crucial milestone in demonstrating the economic viability of indigenous SAF solutions and enabling a truly just energy transition. With India targeting a 1% SAF blending mandate by 2027, increasing up to 5% by 2030 under CORSIA, this partnership underscores a shared commitment to sustainability and the reduction of aviation emissions—an area widely acknowledged as among the most challenging to decarbonize. However, the absence of an officially accepted carbon intensity value for the Indian sugarcane-to-SAF conversion process via Alcohol to Jet pathway presents a significant barrier—limiting the eligibility of Indian biomass feedstock under CORSIA. This MoU strategically builds upon ISMA’s ongoing collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to calculate the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Indian sugarcane-based SAF this critical gap. With the immense potential of India’s sugar industry to produce the world’s lowest carbon intensity SAF through the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) pathway—an internationally recognized and commercially proven technology—India is well-positioned to emerge as a regional hub for SAF production. Overall estimates indicate a production potential of 19–24 million tonnes annually, underscoring the need for swift, on-ground implementation through stakeholder-driven partnerships like this. Deepak Ballani, Director General of ISMA, emphasized, “The success of the Government of India’s Ethanol Blending Programme has proven the sugar industry’s ability to deliver climate impact at scale while supporting rural livelihoods. SAF is the next big step—where India can lead as Asia’s foremost supplier, and this will be the best possible demonstration of the industry’s capacity. This partnership is key to unlocking new markets, creating green jobs, and driving a just, science-led energy transition.” This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in building the scientific foundation necessary to scale SAF production in India, enabling Indian producers to access global markets, reaffirming India’s commitment to climate leadership and innovation in aviation, reinforcing the country’s long-term vision for a Viksit Bharat.

New Delhi, 6th June 2025: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India, on 2 June 2025. Gallego is the 83rd Chair of the IATA Board on which he has served since 2018. Gallego succeeds IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, who will continue to serve on the Board. “I am honored to be taking up the position of Chair of the IATA Board. The airline industry faces significant challenges—accelerating environmental action, managing geopolitical shifts and supply chain issues, and dealing with concerns over infrastructure capacity and costs. At the same time, the industry has incredible strengths to call on— most of all the quality of the people that strive to make aviation a safe, secure and rewarding experience for millions of travelers every day. IATA has a vital role in harnessing these human and technical resources to deliver leadership and innovation. I look forward to playing my part in steering IATA in its long mission for a strong and successful airline industry,” said Gallego. Gallego has nearly 30 years of broad experience in the aviation industry. He became IAG’s chief executive in September 2020, joining from Iberia, where he was chairman and chief executive from January 2014. During his tenure at Iberia, he turned the airline around and improved its efficiency, customer service and brand. Before that, Gallego launched Iberia Express, as chief executive from January 2012, making the new Iberia subsidiary one of the most efficient and punctual airlines in Europe. Gallego joined Iberia Express from Vueling where he was chief operating officer from 2009, when the airline merged with the low-cost carrier Clickair which he co-founded in 2006. He held various posts at Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum between 1997 and 2006. “I look forward to working with Luis to deliver an agenda of IATA activities that are critical to the current and future success of our member airlines. Luis has a long and deep involvement with the complex issues which are top priorities for our Association—facilitating net zero carbon emissions by 2050, achieving a smart approach to regulation and ensuring a capacity and cost structure that can meet the growing demands for air connectivity. I also want to thank Pieter Elbers for his strong support and leadership over the past year, and in particular for his hosting of a spectacular and invigorating AGM in India,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

GURUGRAM, 5th June 2025: Air India has entered into interline partnerships with four major airlines from emerging markets, significantly enhancing connectivity to Europe, particularly the Baltic region and parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.The partnerships will provide Air India guests seamless travel options to 16 more destinations across 6 countries in these regions, while providing easier access to India to the passengers of the respective partner airlines. Air India signed these interline agreements with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways, on the sidelines of the ongoing 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi. The new partnerships further strengthen Air India’s position as a global connector, enabling a passenger to travel across continents with a single-ticket itinerary that combines Air India flights with those of its partner airlines as well as coordinated baggage allowance & handling. Convenient one-stop connectivity through the 4 partner airlines: • airBaltic: Provides access to Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania) via Air India’s European gateways at Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London Gatwick, Milan-Malpensa, Vienna, Zurich, or Dubai. • Bulgaria Air: Provides access to Sofia via Air India’s gateways at London Heathrow, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Milan, Zurich, and Tel Aviv, supporting travel to the vibrant Eastern European city. Air India guests can also take further onward connections from Sofia to other Bulgarian cities of Varna and Burgas. • Cyprus Airways: Provides access to Larnaca (Cyprus) via Air India’s European gateways at Paris, Milan, and Dubai, opening one of the Mediterranean’s key cultural and economic hubs for Indian travellers. • Uzbekistan Airways: Provides access to Tashkent from Delhi, Mumbai, and Goa-Mopa (GOX), as well as further onward connections from Tashkent to Bukhara, Qarshi, Nukus, Urgench, Termez, Samarkand, Fergana, and Namangan. Conversely, Air India will provide convenient access to more than 30 Indian cities to the customers of its four artner airlines, including but not limited to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Goa, and Kochi. “These four new interline partnerships significantly enhance Air India’s global reach and open seamless pathways to vibrant cities across some of the most important emerging markets of today,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “Our partnerships with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways, bring more travel options and smoother journeys for our growing base of customers worldwide as well as reinforce India’s rising status as a key global aviation hub.”

Swedan, 4th June 2025: Saab has announced its partnership with Maxar Intelligence, a leading provider of geospatial intelligence. This collaboration is set to transform the multi-domain battlespace with cutting-edge space-based capabilities. Through this partnership, Saab will leverage Maxar’s advanced satellite technologies and geospatial intelligence to further develop targeting capabilities, GPS-resilient systems and advanced C5ISR solutions (Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance). The initiative aims to create robust and intelligent systems that can operate effectively even in GPS-denied environments, ensuring greater operational capabilities on the modern battlefield. “Our collaboration with Maxar represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to use information from the Space domain and thereby enhancing the strategic defence capabilities of Europe and beyond,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab business area Dynamics. “By integrating Maxar’s high-end geospatial insights and satellite capabilities with our advanced defence systems, we are setting new standards in the effectiveness and reliability of military operations across multiple domains.”