Trump and Modi's respective campaigns—MAGA and Make in India—are complementary. Working together is the best way for both countries to uphold democratic values worldwide.
With growing demand for skilled workers, the industry needs thousands of new technicians and engineers, but turnover rates are high & many experienced professionals are retiring.
According to Flightradar24, initial data shows aircraft reached maximum barometric altitude of 625 ft (airport altitude is about 200 ft) & then started to descend at -475 ft per minute
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.
Implementation of new norms, introduced in January to ease pilots' working hours, rest periods, has been deferred. Pilots complain of constantly-changing roster & being 'financial slaves'.
A Rajya Sabha reply shows Indian airlines struggled with delays this year, with most falling below on-time performance benchmarks. Alliance Air, Air India & SpiceJet worst performers.
The PLA Air Force unveiled the J-35A at Zhuhai Airshow. Designed for medium-range operations, the stealth aircraft complements the J-20, already renowned for long-range capabilities.
Despite its optimism, analysts note the carrier has been close to collapse about 6 times since it began operations in 2005, raising doubts about sustainability of recovery efforts.
SC set aside resolution plan for Jet Airways, founded by Naresh Goyal in 1992 shortly after India liberalised its economy. A look at timeline of events that led to its permanent grounding.
The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.
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