MRO   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Business Standard • Press Trust of India

Delhi HC seeks Customs reply to IndiGo's ₹900 crore duty-refund plea over re‑imported engines and parts

The Delhi High Court asked the Customs department to respond to InterGlobe Aviation’s petition seeking a refund of more than Rs 900 crore paid as Customs duty on aircraft engines and parts re‑imported into India after overseas repairs. The case challenges the duty treatment of re‑imported MRO items.

Also: Times of India
2025-12-20T00:17:50.408774-08:00
eVTOL   Helicopter   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Vertical Mag • News Release

EU NGCTR (Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor) technology demonstrator completes successful first flight

By Vertical Mag: The Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) programme aims to revolutionize civil vertical lift by combining helicopter versatility with fixed-wing aircraft performance.

Also: FlightGlobal and Aviation Week
2025-12-19T11:21:00.733254-08:00
Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Boeing asks ICAO for fuel‑efficiency exemption to restart 777‑200LRF output amid 777‑8F delays and MD‑11F grounding

By Leeham News: Dec. 19, 4:15pm CST: Updated with Boeing comment. By Scott Hamilton Dec. 19, 2025, © Leeham News: Boeing has asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to grant an exemption to the 2017 ICAO fuel efficiency rules that mean..

Also: Leeham News, Cargo Facts and Aviation Week
2025-12-19T11:00:19.058796-08:00
eVTOL   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
eveairmobility.com • News Release

Eve Air Mobility’s Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype Completes First Flight in Brazil; Hundreds of Test Flights Planned for 2026

By eveairmobility.com: - Milestone marks a significant step forward, validating aircraft architecture, fly-by-wire controls and integrated propulsion - Hundreds of flights planned in 2026 as knowledge gain for certification GAVIÃO PEIXOTO, Brazil – Dec.

Also: AINonline, Runway Girl, eVTOL Insights, AeroTime, Reuters, Air Data News, Aerospace America, Aviation Week, Aerospace Manufacturing, Airline Economics and 6 more
2025-12-19T05:16:59.088389-08:00
Routes   North America   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
The Points Guy • Ben Mutzabaugh

United escalates Chicago hub turf war with American by adding routes to Erie and Johnson City

By The Points Guy: Raise your hand if you had Erie, Pennsylvania, and Johnson City, Tennessee, at center of turf war between two of the United States’ biggest airlines.

Also: fromthetraytable.com, thebulkheadseat.com and upgradedpoints.com
2025-12-19T11:21:00.277244-08:00