MoCA, AAI & FICCI had organized WINGS INDIA 2026, Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation (Commercial, General and Business Aviation) at Hyderabad end January 2026. The Theme was “Indian Aviation: Paving the Future – From Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety to Sustainability”. India has the fastest-growing civil aviation sector,Continue reading “Time for Atmanirbharta in Civil Aviation”
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India’s Booming Civil Aviation – Time to Make Airliners and Manage MRO
On a typical day, Indian airports receive nearly 3,100 domestic and 625 international flights, involving 6,200 aircraft movements, having over 1,115,000 passenger footfalls. The airlines’ passenger load factor is close to 90 per cent. India’s post-Covid-19 civil aviation turnaround has been extraordinary. India has 157 operational airports. Positive attitude, progressive policies, and deep trust amongContinue reading “India’s Booming Civil Aviation – Time to Make Airliners and Manage MRO”
AI 171 – Automation Failure or Human Error Aircrew – Don’t Create Fall Guys
Allegations of human error is “deeply insensitive,” says the Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA) after the preliminary report on Air India flight 171 crash was released. In an official statement, the ICPA called the accusations and allegations against the pilots and flight crew a “gross violation” and “disservice to the profession.” “In the aftermath ofContinue reading “AI 171 – Automation Failure or Human Error Aircrew – Don’t Create Fall Guys”
