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MD Aircraft signs LOI with Makmor for 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft to support India AAM push

MD Aircraft GmbH has signed a Letter of Intent with Makmor for the sale of 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft. The LOI is positioned to help Makmor expand electric air mobility operations in India, providing an early fleet scale signal for the MDA1 in the region.

2026-02-23T02:32:41.158270-08:00

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Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny

2026-02-22T21:16:43.733407-08:00

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Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers

2026-02-22T20:25:27.950167-08:00

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AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push

2026-02-22T17:46:00.312141-08:00

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Indian Navy leases civil AW139s for frontline operations — a historic civil–military shift The Indian Navy has leased AgustaWestland/Leonardo AW139 civil helicopters from India’s civil sector to provide vertical-lift capacity for frontline operations, deploying them to bases on both the western and eastern seaboards. The move represents a notable shift toward using civilian rotorcraft to fill immediate operational needs.

2026-02-23T02:51:27.417825-08:00

Indian Navy leases civil AW139s for frontline operations — a historic civil–military shift

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MD Aircraft signs LOI with Makmor for 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft to support India AAM push MD Aircraft GmbH has signed a Letter of Intent with Makmor for the sale of 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft. The LOI is positioned to help Makmor expand electric air mobility operations in India, providing an early fleet scale signal for the MDA1 in the region.

2026-02-23T02:32:41.158270-08:00

MD Aircraft signs LOI with Makmor for 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft to support India AAM push

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Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny Punjab government approved new carrier 'Air Punjab' and has come under scrutiny after buying a 2019-built Gulfstream GVII‑G500 ultra-long-range business jet, prompting questions over provincial spending priorities, governance and its implications for competition and market entry.

2026-02-22T21:16:43.733407-08:00

Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny

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Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers India's central government is pressing for Indian nationals to occupy chief executive roles across the country's airlines, marking a push for domestic leadership at carriers. The move signals regulatory interest in airline governance and may influence board appointments and succession planning across the industry.

2026-02-22T20:25:27.950167-08:00

Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers

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Nepal Airlines to issue tender for A330 overhauls Nepal Airlines will issue a tender for overhaul work on its Airbus A330 fleet, seeking external MRO support to sustain widebody operations. The procurement formalizes planned heavy maintenance and will determine which regional or international providers handle the aircraft's next-life inspections and repairs.

2026-02-22T19:36:00.434591-08:00

Nepal Airlines to issue tender for A330 overhauls

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AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push AirAsia X is targeting New York following the launch of its London service, signalling a deliberate expansion into the US long‑haul market. The announcement marks a step-up in the carrier’s intercontinental ambitions as it broadens routes beyond Asia–Europe links.

2026-02-22T17:46:00.312141-08:00

AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push

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Japan Air Commuter to receive two ATR 72-600s from late Q4 2026 Japan Air Commuter will take delivery of two ATR 72-600 turboprops from late Q4 2026, according to ch-aviation. The pair are scheduled for handover in the final quarter of 2026 and will join the carrier's regional short‑haul fleet.

2026-02-22T16:06:32.249330-08:00

Japan Air Commuter to receive two ATR 72-600s from late Q4 2026

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AirAsia names new CFO; appointee identity and start date not disclosed AirAsia has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer, but the initial report does not name the appointee or provide an effective start date. The carrier’s brief disclosure leaves capital markets and counterparties awaiting fuller details and formal confirmation of the finance leadership change.

2026-02-22T02:46:32.708933-08:00

AirAsia names new CFO; appointee identity and start date not disclosed

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MD Aircraft signs LOI with Makmor for 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft to support India AAM push

Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny

Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers

AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push

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