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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicIndia’s aviation industry

Topic: India’s aviation industry

India’s aviation paradox: Packed flights, yet next 2 years likely to see return to losses

ICRA highlights 4 major factors affecting Indian airlines—high aviation turbine fuel prices, rupee depreciation, intense competition & supply chain disruptions.

Indian aviation industry likely to log Rs 3,000-4,000 crore net loss in FY25, says ICRA

Ratings agency points to near-term headwinds, including supply chain challenges, engine failure issues, and crew and pilot availability.

Govt plans to increase number of airports from 138 to 220 in next 4-5 yrs, Scindia says

Speaking during Question Hour, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India is also progressing very rapidly in the area of manufacturing aircraft.

Govt keeping Air India artificially alive could end up killing Jet Airways

Such an airline would still need to work hard to escape its legacy of losses — but it would at least have a chance to become a robust global aviation player.

On Camera

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.