Air Asia

45,000 pilots required in India and South Asia by 2044: Boeing

Jan 28, 2026, 05:57 PM IST

South Asia region’s airplane fleet and traffic will nearly quadruple with 3,300 new airplanes and 141,000 aviation professionals required by 2044

Aviation takeoff: Boeing projects 3,290 new aircraft for India and South Asia over next 20 yrs

Jan 28, 2026, 02:59 PM IST

The projection marks a sharp increase from Boeing’s previous rolling 20-year outlook, which had estimated demand for 2,835 jets.

China made 'certain contacts with India' from May 6-10: Pakistan backs Beijing's truce claim on Op Sindoor

Jan 03, 2026, 01:22 PM IST

The endorsement followed recent remarks by Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who stated that addressing "tensions between India and Pakistan" was one of the key situations "mediated" by China during the past year.

Air India restarts Delhi-Rome flights after six years; full schedule

Dec 24, 2025, 03:44 PM IST

The service to/from Rome will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays on Air India’s Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 18 flat beds in Business Class and 238 seats in Economy Class

30% fuel tax, leasing in dollars: Ex-Air Asia CFO on why airline cost structure is uncompetitive in India

Dec 10, 2025, 05:22 PM IST

In Chennai, the slots are full. And we may not even have slots to connect to major cities. There are a whole lot of these structural issues, says former CFO Vijay Gopalan

Akasa Air Open To The Idea Of Flying To China Someday: Co-Founder To BT TV

Nov 10, 2025, 09:58 PM IST

India’s youngest and fastest-growing airline, Akasa Air, is open to exploring flights to China when the opportunity arises. In a conversation with Business Today TV, the airline’s Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Praveen Iyer, said Akasa remains focused on expanding across other markets, with a strong emphasis on the MENA & south east asia region. The carrier will soon begin international operations from Delhi as it awaits new Boeing aircraft deliveries, expected sooner than planned. Since its launch in August 2022, Akasa Air has grown to a fleet of 30 aircraft, flying to 24 domestic and six international destinations — Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City, and Phuket. The airline, which has a firm order for 226 Boeing 737 MAX jets, is also eyeing future routes to Singapore, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Tashkent.

US Troops In Chittagong: Strategic Moves Under Yunus Raise India’s Security Fears

Sep 19, 2025, 01:50 PM IST

American boots on Bangladeshi soil are sparking fresh concerns across South Asia. A US C-130 Hercules landed in Chittagong with over 100 troops and ammunition, as Washington conducts joint drills with Bangladesh’s Air Force under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus’ interim government. The exercises come with high stakes: Chittagong borders India’s northeast and Myanmar, while nearby St. Martin’s Island sits close to the vital Malacca Strait. Former PM Sheikh Hasina has alleged that her ouster was engineered by the US after she refused to cede St. Martin’s for a base. As India sends its own troops to Myanmar for balancing, the question grows louder: are these routine drills or the makings of a new Indo-Pacific flashpoint?

'Life abroad cheaper, cleaner': Financial advisor says Thailand, Vietnam, Eastern Europe cost 30% less than India

Sep 13, 2025, 02:43 PM IST

Abroad, especially in parts of Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, the trade-offs can look different: cleaner air, better urban living standards, and in some cases, even lower expenses.

China’s 1,000-km hypersonic air-to-air missile test rattles global powers. Should India worry?

Jul 28, 2025, 05:29 PM IST

The new missile reportedly falls under the Beyond Visual Range (BVR) class, a critical element in modern aerial warfare, but stretches the concept to a previously unthinkable distance.

Henley Passport Index: Indian passport jumps 8 spots up to 77th, visa-free access to 59 nations now

Jul 22, 2025, 05:08 PM IST

This marks the biggest climb by any country in the last six months, even though India’s visa-free access tally increased by only two, now totalling 59 destinations

'Best deception ever seen': Former US pilot hails Indian Rafale’s 'invisible warfare' skills during Operation Sindoor

Jul 07, 2025, 06:13 PM IST

Developed by Rafale Advanced Defense Systems, the countermeasure is no ordinary piece of equipment. Weighing just 30 kg its edge lies in its intelligence.