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Friday, March 13, 2026
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Topic: Airbus

Commercial aviation deal to the US, fighter jets from Europe—Bangladesh’s defence diplomacy

Letter of intent for Typhoon jets marks strategic shift amid budget constraints, quality concerns over Chinese equipment and geopolitical balancing act.

Airbus & Embraer in the mix, IAF plans revamp of military transport fleet with MTA as new workhorse

Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

How Airbus is betting big on India

With sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) seen as key to 2050 net-zero target, India drew much attention at Airbus Summit 2025, with its potential to produce 8-10 mn tonnes of SAF annually.

Final assembly line in India for current commercial aircraft ‘doesn’t make sense’, says Airbus CEO

Airbus has final assembly lines in India for C295 aircraft for Air Force & H125 helicopters, but not for commercial aircraft. CEO Guillaume Faury gives 2 reasons for Airbus's reluctance.

No Indian security or peace in isolation: Rajnath Singh urges global defence cooperation at Aero India

Singh said Indian defence industrial sector, which was earlier not viewed as component of national economy, is now fully integrated with overall economy.

Modi, Spanish PM Sánchez push for more joint projects in defence, trade, and deeper economic ties

Both countries announce support for UNSC candidacies & call for greater cooperation in combating terror. Jt statement outlines more engagement in defence, economy & global affairs.

India to fast-track procurement of 15 more C-295s; Modi, Sanchez to inaugurate Vadodara facility

Inauguration of C-295 facility in Vadodara will mark red-letter day for India since it will be the first instance of a private company rolling out a military aircraft in the country.

To make India an international hub: IndiGo CEO explains foray into widebody aircraft

Airline announced an agreement last week to place orders for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which would help expand its international network to long-haul destinations.

IndiGo enters wide-body space, places orders for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft

The fresh purchase follows the airline’s order for 500 Airbus aircraft last June – the largest ever single aircraft order by any airline.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

A war in the Gulf, a crisis in Gujarat’s Morbi: India’s ceramics capital counts the cost

Morbi makes 80-90% of India’s ceramic exports. The West Asia conflict has cut its propane supply, shutting 200 factories and threatening 400 more—along with 9 lakh livelihoods.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.