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Air India Express Commences Bhopal Service With Delhi, Mumbai Flights
Air India Express has expanded its domestic network by commencing operations from Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, with the launch of two daily flights to Delhi and a daily service to Mumbai, strengthening air connectivity for Madhya Pradesh’s capital. The airline’s inaugural Delhi flight departed Bhopal at 12:45 pm and arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 1, 2026
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IndiGo Targets 600-Aircraft Fleet By 2030, To Raise Owned Planes Share
India’s largest airline IndiGo plans to increase the proportion of owned and finance-leased aircraft in its fleet while expanding its network and maintenance capabilities, as it charts the next phase of growth towards a 600-aircraft fleet by 2030. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2025-26, Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said IndiGo […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 28, 2026
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SpiceJet Adds Three Airbus A320 To Fleet To Bolster Network Expansion
Budget airline SpiceJet has inducted three Airbus A320 aircraft into its fleet under damp lease arrangements, boosting capacity as the airline prepares to expand its domestic network and cater to rising passenger demand. The three aircraft have already arrived in India and are scheduled to begin commercial operations later this week, strengthening the carrier’s fleet […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 23, 2026
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IndiGo Signs Order For 1,000 CFM LEAP Engines For Airbus A320neo
IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CFM International for the purchase of 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking the largest single order ever placed for LEAP engines and a record-breaking deal for the engine manufacturer. The agreement also strengthens the long-standing partnership between India’s largest airline and […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 20, 2026