Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Air India   Airlines  
Times of India • Saurabh Sinha

India grants NOCs to two new carriers after IndiGo schedule collapse exposes duopoly risk

India's aviation ministry has issued no-objection certificates to two new airlines after this month’s IndiGo schedule collapse revealed vulnerabilities from a market dominated by two players. Regulators are accelerating approvals and increasing scrutiny of the largest carriers and their boards to restore capacity and market resilience.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-01-08T00:26:04.629374-08:00
ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Russia approves revised flight-safety programme with performance indicators and proactive risk management

By FlightGlobal: Russia's government has approved a new flight-safety programme on which it intends to establish a more pro-active approach to risk management in air transport.

2026-01-08T01:08:26.302449-08:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Policy & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Times of India • Saurabh Sinha

In a first, Adani, Embraer tie up to build commercial fixed-wing regional jets in India. Formal announcement is expected later this month at the Hyderabad air show

By Times of India: India Business News: NEW DELHI: India will soon join a select group of nations that have a final assembly line (FAL) for commercial fixed-wing aircraft.

Also: 100knots.com, Economic Times and swarajyamag.com
2026-01-08T00:25:56.923291-08:00
Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Air India   Airlines   Boeing  
Economic Times • Press Trust of India

Air India receives first line-fit Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner — inaugural Dreamliner delivery in over eight years

By Economic Times: Air India has received its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner since its privatization. This marks a significant addition to the airline's fleet. The aircraft, featuring a three-class configuration, is expected to arrive in India soon.

2026-01-08T00:39:15.502844-08:00