INFRASTRUCTURE Air India Express To Shift West Asia Flights To Navi Mumbai Airport

Air India Group will progressively shift some of its domestic and West Asia services to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), beginning with four daily domestic flights operated by Air India Express in December 2026. The airline plans to introduce services to Kuwait and shift its existing Oman services to NMIA from January 2027. The phased […]

CW Bureau · Oct 26, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE IndiGo To Start International Flights From Navi Mumbai Airport In Feb’ 27

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, plans to commence international operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) in February 2027. The move is being developed in partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL). Dual airport system The airline will progressively shift 12 daily international departures from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to NMIA. […]

CW Bureau · Oct 26, 2026

GENERAL Mumbai Airport Assures Airlines Of No Slot Changes In Winter Schedule

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), operated by the Adani Group, has assured airlines that historical slot allocations will be respected and no slots will be disturbed during the winter schedule. The assurance followed a meeting between Jeet Adani, Arun Bansal and the Airport Operators Committee (AOC) of Mumbai Airport. The discussions focused on minimising operational […]

CW Bureau · Oct 14, 2026

HOSPITALITY Adani Airports Launches 80-Room Swirl Transit Hotel At Navi Mumbai

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has launched Swirl Transit Hotel, an 80-room transit hotel at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), offering passengers short-stay accommodation within the airport. Located on the Arrivals Level of Terminal 1, the two-floor hotel is designed for passengers with long layovers, early departures, late arrivals and other short-stay requirements. Guests can […]

CW Bureau · Oct 6, 2026

GENERAL Navi Mumbai Airport Flight Kitchen Readies Itself For Winter Schedule

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is expanding its airline network ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026-27, with its dedicated flight kitchen operated by TajSATS Aviation Catering, an aviation catering company, ready to support growing domestic and international flight operations. Located within the airport precinct, the facility currently serves more than 40 departing flights a day […]

CW Bureau · Oct 6, 2026

GENERAL HAL To Acquire 50% Stake In Hatsoff, Make It Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the state-owned aerospace and defence company, has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Hatsoff Helicopter Training Pvt Ltd from CAE, Canada, for nil consideration. The transaction involves the acquisition of 3.84 crore equity shares held by CAE. Following the transfer, Hatsoff will become a 100% wholly […]

CW Bureau · Oct 2, 2026

GENERAL Inside Story: Why Do Pilots Perform Go-Around At Times Citing Safety

As an aircraft descends towards a runway, passengers usually know that the journey is nearing its end. Seat belts are fastened, window shades are raised and attention shifts towards the ground as the runway comes into view. Then, unexpectedly, the engines become louder. The aircraft begins climbing and the runway falls away beneath the wings. […]

CW Bureau · Sep 12, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Adani Airports Raises $1 Bn From Global Investors At $18 Bn Valuation

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has entered into binding agreements to raise ₹9,825 crore ($1 billion) in primary equity capital from a consortium comprising Alpha Wave Global, Premji Invest, Temasek and funds managed by BlackRock. The transaction values AAHL at a pre-money equity valuation of $18 billion. It is […]

CW Bureau · Sep 9, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE How Air India’s Boeing 787-9 VT-AWD Is Tested Before Flying Passengers

When Air India’s newest Boeing 787-9, VT-AWD, arrived in Delhi, it marked another milestone in the airline’s transformation journey. But behind the aircraft’s arrival lies months of engineering, customisation, inspection and testing aimed at ensuring it meets Air India’s standards for safety, quality and customer experience. Chief Engineer Yuvraj Puri, who led Air India’s acceptance […]

CW Bureau · Sep 5, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE GMR Airports Sees Long Runway Of Growth Across Aviation Ecosystem

GMR Airports Ltd expects sustained growth across its airport and aviation-adjacent businesses, supported by long residual concession tenures and strong underlying demand. The company will continue to pursue new airport concession opportunities while expanding its asset-light portfolio through operations and maintenance contracts and airport-adjacent businesses, with a focus on sustainable growth and financial discipline. Airport […]

CW Bureau · Aug 27, 2026

B HAL, Safran Sign Contract To Develop Aravalli Helicopter Turboshaft Engine

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a contract with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. for the design, development, manufacture, supply and lifecycle support of a new-generation high-power helicopter engine in the 3,500-4,000 shp class. Named Aravalli, the turboshaft engine has been selected to power HAL’s upcoming 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) […]

CW Bureau · Aug 26, 2026

HOSPITALITY Jonjua Overseas Signs MoU For Private Rooftop Helipad In Himachal

Jonjua Overseas Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with entrepreneur Anjali Sharma to facilitate setting up of a private rooftop helipad near Rampur in Himachal Pradesh. The helipad will be located near the National Highway at Rampur BSR. The project aims to improve connectivity in the remote Himalayan region and support tourism, emergency […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026