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Last Flight Home For Hijacked Plane That German Army Stormed 40 Years Ago

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 23, 2017

Forty years ago next month, German anti-terror commandos stormed a Lufthansa jet in Somalia, shot its Palestinian hijackers and freed 90 hostages, a climax in a bloody era of far-left militancy

US Defence Firms Seek Key Assurance Over Make-In-India Plans

India News | Reuters | Tuesday September 19, 2017

US defence firms offering to set up production lines in India to win deals worth billions of dollars want stronger assurances they won't have to part with proprietary technology, according to a business lobby group's letter to India's Defence Minister.

JetLite Flight Veers Off Taxiway In Jorhat, Passengers Deplaned Safely

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Wednesday September 13, 2017

A JetLite flight from Guwahati to Jorhat had a narrow escape when after a normal landing at Jorhat airport it veered off the taxi way, all 90 passengers on board the Boeing 737-800 aircraft were deplaned, a Jet Airways statement said.

Trump Administration 'Strongly Supports' Sale Of F-16, F-18 Fighter Jets To India

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 7, 2017

The Trump administration has told the US Congress that it "strongly supports" the sale of F-18 and F-16 fighter jets to India and asserted that the proposals have the potential to take Indo-US defence ties to the next level.

100 Escape On Ladders After Air India Plane Rolled Into Kochi Drain

Kerala News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday September 5, 2017

There were more than 100 people on board an Air India plane that veered off the runway after landing at the Kochi airport this morning and rolled into a drain.

Air India Plane Rolls Into Drain At Kochi Airport, 102 On Board Evacuated

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday September 5, 2017

An Air India Express aircraft with 102 passengers veered off the taxiway as it landed around 2.40 am this morning at the Kochi airport in Kerala. All passengers were evacuated safely from the Abu Dhabi-Kochi flight.

For First Time, Army To Get Its Own Attack Helicopters, Boeing Apaches

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Friday August 18, 2017

The army will buy six US built Apache attack helicopters within the next six months in a deal worth $655 million dollars or about Rs 4,170 crore. The government today authorised the purchase, which will see the army operating its own attack helicopters for the first time and ending a long-standing monopoly of the air force.

New Data May Help Pinpoint Location Of MH370: Australia

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 16, 2017

The Australian agency overseeing the underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 released two new reports on Wednesday, which may help pinpoint where the Boeing 777 disappeared.

PM Modi Tax Breaks Fire Up India's $704 Million Plane Care Market

Business | Anurag Kotoky, Bloomberg | Thursday August 10, 2017

Air Works, which is aiming to conduct an initial public offering in three years, is among companies that could benefit from a surge in air travel in India, an aviation market poised to become the world's third largest by 2025.

Air India Seeks $740 Million Loan To Finance Purchase Of 6 Boeing Planes

Business | Press Trust of India | Monday August 7, 2017

The government is working on a strategic disinvestment of its stake in loss-making Air India.

2 Passenger Planes Clip Wings On Toronto Tarmac, 'Serious Damage'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 7, 2017

A Canadian and a Polish passenger jet clipped wings on the ground at a Toronto airport, causing "serious" damage but no casualties, a spokesman for Air Canada confirmed Sunday.

Flight Delayed, Air India Passengers Allegedly Sat Without AC For 3 Hours

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 5, 2017

As many as 282 passengers on board a Delhi-bound flight of Air India from Mumbai had a harrowing time today after they were made to sit in the aircraft for over three hours following a technical glitch in the Boeing 777 plane.

Dow Closes Above 22,000 For First Time, But Investors Question 'Health'

Thomson Reuters | Thursday August 3, 2017

The rally lost momentum during the day's trading and despite the recent run up, helped by strong earnings from Apple Inc and Boeing Co, some technical indicators were flashing warning signs.

Planes Built For Russian Airline May Be Next US Air Force One

World News | Reuters | Wednesday August 2, 2017

Facing pressure from President Donald Trump to cut the cost of new Air Force One aircraft, the US Air Force is negotiating with Boeing to purchase two 747-8 jetliners that were built for a Russian airline that went bankrupt before they were delivered.

Air India Puts On Hold Leasing Of 787-9 Planes, Says Boeing

Press Trust of India | Monday July 31, 2017

The government is looking to divest it's stake in the airline, a senior official from Boeing said.

Boeing Expects Indian Airlines To Order Up To 2,100 Aircraft

Thomson Reuters | Monday July 31, 2017

Boeing Co said it expected passenger growth of about 8 per cent in South Asia, dominated by India, over the next 20 years, compared with the world average of about 4.7 per cent.

Boeing Expects India To Order Up To 2,100 Aircraft Over 20 Years

India News | Reuters | Monday July 31, 2017

Boeing Co said today that it expects Indian airlines to order up to 2,100 new aircrafts worth $290 billion over the next 20 years, calling it the highest forecast ever for Asia's third-largest economy.

Human Remains Found On Mont Blanc May Belong To Air India Crash Victims

India News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 29, 2017

Body parts that could belong to passengers killed in one or other of two Air India plane crashes more than 50 years ago have been found on Mont Blanc in the French Alps, sources said Friday.

Dassault Systemes In 'Biggest Ever Contract' With Boeing

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 25, 2017

French industrial software company Dassault Systemes announced Tuesday it has reached a deal with US aerospace giant to modernise its production system, in what it said was its biggest ever contract.

MH17 Lawyer Tells Vladimir Putin To 'Make Amends' Over Crash

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 12, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin must "make amends" for those killed on a Malaysia Airlines jet shot down over Ukraine, the lawyer representing victims said Wednesday ahead of the third anniversary of the disaster.

A Flight Attendant Smashed Wine Bottles On A Man Who Tried To Open The Exit Midair, FBI Says

World News | Avi Selk, The Washington Post | Sunday July 9, 2017

Armed with fists and an unexplained determination, a man attacked Delta Air Lines crew and passengers Thursday as he tried to pry open an exit door midair, according to the FBI.

1 Billion-Dollar Headache For Airbus As Qatar Cancels Four Jets

World News | Reuters | Friday July 7, 2017

Qatar Airways has axed orders for four A350s because of delivery delays, Airbus said on Thursday, handing the European planemaker a new headache over what to do with jets worth $1.2 billion at list prices as it tries to close a sales gap with rival Boeing.

Air India To Start Non-Stop Delhi-Washington Flight Soon. Details Here

India News | NDTV Profit Team | Thursday July 6, 2017

The thrice-a-week flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, to Washington Dulles International Airport, United States is scheduled to start from July 7.

US Vice President Mike Pence Wants To Visit SpiceJet Office In India

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 28, 2017

US Vice President has expressed his desire to visit budget carrier SpiceJet's office on his trip to India in a meeting with the airline's chief Ajay Singh.

SpiceJet's Recent Aircraft Order To Create American Jobs: Donald Trump

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 27, 2017

"I was pleased to learn about an Indian airlines' recent order of 100 new American planes, one of the largest orders of its kind, which will support thousands and thousands of American jobs," Donald Trump said.

Airbus Concedes Defeat To Boeing In Paris Air Show

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 22, 2017

Boeing outpaced its rival Airbus in terms of new orders at this year's Paris Air Show thanks to its new 737 MAX 10 airliner, taking in a total of 571 orders for nearly $75 billion.The 737 MAX 10 is aimed at the biggest part of the commercial airline market -- single-aisle aircraft for medium-range flights -- and scooped up 326 orders worth nearly $...

Airshow: Airbus Scoffs At Boeing Wins, Plays Down Bounce-Back Hopes

Thomson Reuters | Wednesday June 21, 2017

Boeing says the 737 MAX 10 is a lighter plane with a longer wing, making it more efficient. Airbus says the A321neo has a larger and more efficient engine, giving it an advantage.

Indian Carriers Set To Fly More Than 800 New Planes

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 20, 2017

Carriers like SpiceJet, IndiGo, GoAir and Jet Airways have plans or firmed up orders for over 800 new planes, including a good number of smaller aircraft.

SpiceJet Plans To Buy 50 Turboprop Planes For $1.7 Billion

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 20, 2017

The letter of intent is for 25 Q400 turboprops and purchase rights for an additional 25 aircraft. These are 86-seater planes.

SpiceJet, Boeing Sign Memorandum Of Understanding For 40 737 MAX Planes

Press Trust of India | Monday June 19, 2017

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), valued at $4.7 billion at current list prices, was signed at the Paris Air Show, which commenced on Monday.