Boeing India Drives Strategic Initiatives to Elevate Indian Aviation Ecosystem –

*Hyderabad, January 18, 2024* — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has successfully implemented crucial strategic initiatives in India, aiming to propel the country’s aviation ecosystem forward. Collaborating with airline partners, regulatory bodies such as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), in addition to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and aviation startups, Boeing has conducted strategic programs including the Air Cargo Symposium, Pilot…
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Source: https://forceindia.net/boeing-india-drives-strategic-initiatives-to-elevate-indian-aviation-ecosystem/

DVIDS – News – ‘Part of a team’: Corsaro family father and son share Army Aviation legacy


FORT NOVOSEL, Ala. — 2nd Lt. Jacob M. Corsaro remembers the day a West Point graduate visited his school and said something that made him want to join the Army.“She said ‘in the Army you’re always going to be working as part of a team’,” Jacob said. “I always liked working as part of a team. I like people, I like being around others, I like working with…
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Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/462112/part-team-corsaro-family-father-and-son-share-army-aviation-legacy

Airbus Takes Flight with ‘Skill India’: Investing in the Future of Indian Aviation

The European aviation giant has teamed up with Air India, now under the Tata Group, to establish a world-class pilot training center in Gurugram, Haryana.
Over the next decade, this 3,300 sq.mt. center will train 5,000 new pilots, equipping them with the skills to navigate the skies in both, A320 and A350 Airbus models.
The first pilots will take flight at the Tata Airbus Training Centre in early 2025, starting with four A320 Full Flight Simulators. All courses will be approved…
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Source: https://travelbizmonitor.com/airbus-takes-flight-with-skill-india-investing-in-the-future-of-indian-aviation/

India’s FLY91 acquires 2 leased ATR72-600 aircraft

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has reached an agreement with FLY91 for the lease of 2 ATR 72-600 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2024 and are expected to be the first aircraft to enter FLY91’s fleet.
This acquisition for the Indian regional carrier will support domestic operations particularly in tier 2 and tier 3 towns across the country.
ATR 72-600: The Backbone of FLY91 Fleet

FLY91, a dynamic regional carrier, has set its sights on transforming air travel…
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Source: https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/indias-fly91-acquires-2-leased-atr72-600-aircraft/

Air India Express wants to double market share in five years

Tata Group-backed Air India Express aims to double its market share on domestic and short-haul international air travel segments over a period of five years, and wants to become the airline of choice in a network of Tier II and III destinations in India, a top executive of the airline said.

“In a…
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Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/air-india-express-wants-to-double-market-share-in-five-years/amp-11705857627613.html

Why did Meghan Markle miss Prince Harry being honored as Living Legend of Aviation? Reason explained

Meghan Markle was absent from the Living Legends of Aviation ceremony held on January 19, 2024, at Beverly Hills. The event has been trending after it was revealed that Prince Harry would receive the title of living legend of aviation.
The reason behind Meghan Markle’s absence was her children. One of them was reportedly “unwell”, forcing her to cancel her appearance, as per The Mirror. Harry and Meghan are the parents of two children, and there are no details available on which child was…
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Source: https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/why-meghan-markle-miss-prince-harry-honored-living-legend-aviation-reason-explained