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Ram Air Turbine deployed on Air India 787 approaching Birmingham; FIP urges DGCA inspections of 787 electrical systems

A Ram Air Turbine unexpectedly deployed on an Air India Boeing 787-8 during final approach to Birmingham on October 4, 2025 at about 400 feet; the crew reported no issues and the jet landed safely. DGCA has opened a probe while the Federation of Indian Pilots has asked for inspections of electrical systems across India’s 787 fleet.

2025-10-05T11:56:33.840318-07:00

AeroTime

EVA Air 787-9 suffers tail strike during go-around at Taipei Songshan

2025-10-05T05:10:08.195870-07:00

Economic Times

Airbus board meets in Delhi, signalling push for Indian final‑assembly lines and local sourcing

2025-10-03T02:00:13.653781-07:00

Skift

IndiGo to resume daily nonstop Kolkata–Guangzhou service from Oct. 26

2025-10-02T07:44:44.882396-07:00

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SpiceJet to Convert Aircraft Leasing Debt into Lessor Equity SpiceJet will issue equity to aircraft lessors to settle outstanding leasing debts, converting creditor claims into ownership stakes as part of a debt-restructuring move aimed at resolving disputes with lessors and restoring operations.

2025-10-05T20:38:20.990523-07:00

SpiceJet to Convert Aircraft Leasing Debt into Lessor Equity

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Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air merger to proceed, minister says Indonesia’s transport minister said the planned merger of Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air will proceed, initiating a formal consolidation between the state-backed flag carrier and a domestic operator. The decision is a notable development for the country’s commercial and business aviation landscape.

2025-10-05T18:30:31.163556-07:00

Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air merger to proceed, minister says

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ANA to wet-lease a Boeing 747‑400F to add immediate freighter lift All Nippon Airways will wet‑lease a Boeing 747‑400F to boost its freighter capacity, taking an ACMI-style aircraft with crew, maintenance and insurance provided by the lessor. The short-term arrangement supplies immediate widebody lift while ANA manages network demand and fleet availability.

2025-10-05T17:48:17.668105-07:00

ANA to wet-lease a Boeing 747‑400F to add immediate freighter lift

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Russian experts say reported RD-93 engine sale to Pakistan could benefit India, dismiss Delhi critics Russian defence experts contend a reported sale of RD-93 turbofan engines to Pakistan could paradoxically benefit India, and they dismissed criticism from New Delhi. They argue the transfer’s strategic and industrial effects would not harm — and may even aid — Indian interests.

2025-10-05T17:00:24.349357-07:00

Russian experts say reported RD-93 engine sale to Pakistan could benefit India, dismiss Delhi critics

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IAF to upgrade 75% of Su-30MKI fleet to 'Super Sukhoi', targets 80% indigenisation The Indian Air Force will upgrade roughly 75% of its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet to a 'Super Sukhoi' standard, targeting about 80% indigenous content and enhanced sensors, avionics and weapons integration to extend service life and deliver next‑generation combat capabilities.

2025-10-05T12:02:45.815332-07:00

IAF to upgrade 75% of Su-30MKI fleet to 'Super Sukhoi', targets 80% indigenisation

Economic Times

DGCA tightens fare oversight ahead of India’s festival season, directs carriers to add flights The DGCA, directed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has stepped up monitoring of airfares ahead of India’s festival season. It asked IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet to add flights and will monitor capacities and fares to prevent price surges.

2025-10-05T11:56:33.852063-07:00

DGCA tightens fare oversight ahead of India’s festival season, directs carriers to add flights

Economic Times

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Ram Air Turbine deployed on Air India 787 approaching Birmingham; FIP urges DGCA inspections of 787 electrical systems A Ram Air Turbine unexpectedly deployed on an Air India Boeing 787-8 during final approach to Birmingham on October 4, 2025 at about 400 feet; the crew reported no issues and the jet landed safely. DGCA has opened a probe while the Federation of Indian Pilots has asked for inspections of electrical systems across India’s 787 fleet.

2025-10-05T11:56:33.840318-07:00

Ram Air Turbine deployed on Air India 787 approaching Birmingham; FIP urges DGCA inspections of 787 electrical systems

Airways Magazine

EVA Air launches nonstop Dallas–Fort Worth–Taipei service On Oct. 3 EVA Air inaugurated nonstop Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)–Taipei (TPE) service; Airways attended the inaugural celebrations and flew to Taipei as guests of EVA (BR). The new routing establishes a direct link between DFW and Taipei, expanding EVA Air’s transpacific network.

2025-10-05T08:09:31.547772-07:00

EVA Air launches nonstop Dallas–Fort Worth–Taipei service

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