UAV Development & Drone Programs   Airports  
ANI News Agency • Asian News International

1,515 drones illuminate sky as Navi Mumbai International Airport prepares to commence operations

ANI News Agency reports: A spectacular drone show featuring 1,515 drones was organised to mark the airport's operational launch. On the eve of the commencement of operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), according to a press note by Adani.

2025-12-24T17:40:59.280983-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Leadership   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
GeekWire • Todd Bishop

U.S. drone crackdown could make Seattle a new manufacturing hub

By GeekWire: New U.S. restrictions on foreign-made drones could reshape the industry — and give Washington state a major opening. Brinc Drones CEO Blake Resnick says the region’s existing players and aerospace talent position Seattle to benefit as domestic manufacturers scale up.

2025-12-24T10:22:34.652671-08:00
Routes   Europe   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
aeroroutes.com • Jim Liu

IndiGo to launch Delhi–London Heathrow service in Feb 2026, operated by Norse Atlantic 787-9 (5x weekly)

By aeroroutes.com: Published at 0500PST / 1300GMT 24DEC25 Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo in February 2026 plans to launch Delhi – London Heathrow service, operated by Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9.

Also: aeroxplorer.com, Economic Times, ANI News Agency and 3 more
2025-12-24T05:04:57.565927-08:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

India gives two new airlines initial go-ahead to begin operations, weeks after IndiGo crisis

By Reuters: India has granted initial clearance to two airlines to begin operations, weeks after mass cancellations by the country's largest airline IndiGo brought into focus the lack of competition in the world's fastest-growing aviation market.

Also: ANI News Agency, newsable.asianetnews.com and swarajyamag.com
2025-12-24T04:38:19.938439-08:00
ATC   PaxEx   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Wall Street Journal • Kejal Vyas

U.S. Airspace Restrictions Leave Venezuela Dependent on 20 Aging Aircraft

By Wall Street Journal: The campaign to topple President Nicolás Maduro is stranding Venezuelans around the world, compounding the misery of a beleaguered population.

2025-12-24T09:53:08.391740-08:00