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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 05 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Airbus Urges Faster Airport Transfers, Regulatory Reform to Power India’s Hub Ambitions

Airbus has said India’s airline fleet expansion will only translate into durable aviation growth if airports, transfer systems and regulatory frameworks improve in step. Jurgen Westermeier, the company’s India and South Asia chief, argued that connectivity, operating efficiency and workforce training must be strengthened to support the country’s hub-and-spoke ambitions.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

IndiGo to Have 14 A321XLR Jets by End-2027, Says CEO Willie Walsh

IndiGo will have 14 Airbus A321XLR aircraft in its fleet by the end of 2027, according to airline chief executive Willie Walsh, underscoring the carrier’s measured push into longer-range flying. Walsh said the airline’s core strategy remains firmly anchored in short-haul operations, supported by a low-cost structure that he described as highly efficient.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

IndiGo to Operate 14 A321XLR Jets by End-2027, Says CEO Willie Walsh

IndiGo will have 14 Airbus A321XLR aircraft in its fleet by the end of 2027, according to chief executive Willie Walsh, underscoring the airline’s measured push into longer-range flying without abandoning its core short-haul model. Walsh said the carrier’s strategy remains anchored in a highly efficient cost base and a network built primarily around short-haul operations.

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National Governance & Policy02 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

IndiGo Sees Opportunity Despite Tough Market, Says CEO Willie Walsh

IndiGo Chief Executive Willie Walsh said the airline sees substantial opportunities ahead even as the aviation market remains challenging, underscoring a cautious but expansionary outlook for India’s largest carrier. Speaking at his first in-person briefing since taking charge in August, Walsh also said the airline expects to begin receiving its wide-body Airbus A350 aircraft from the second quarter of 2028.

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Global Markets & Equities22 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

FAA Certifies Boeing’s 737 MAX 10, Clearing Path for Delayed Deliveries

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has certified Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant, the 737 MAX 10, removing a major regulatory hurdle and opening the door for airlines to begin taking delivery of aircraft that have been delayed for years. The approval is a significant operational and financial milestone for Boeing, which has 1,555 orders tied to the model and has been under pressure to restore confidence in its narrow-body jet program.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 02:45 AM IST

British Airways Plans Record 106-Seat Business Class on A380s in Premium Cabin Push

British Airways is moving to expand the premium end of its long-haul fleet with a record 106 business-class seats on Airbus A380 aircraft, according to reporting highlighted by CNBC and the airline’s own cabin-revamp announcements. The redesign underscores how major carriers are using premium seating, lounge access and upgraded onboard service to defend yields even as global travel demand normalizes.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 10:37 PM IST

British Airways Plans “World’s Largest” Business Class on A380s

British Airways is moving to refurbish its Airbus A380 superjumbos with what it says will be the world’s largest business-class cabin, a high-end retrofit aimed at sharpening its premium offering on long-haul routes. The project underscores how legacy carriers are leaning on cabin upgrades, lounge access and service branding to defend yield in a competitive transatlantic market.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (06:05 AM IST)

Airbus A350F Makes Maiden Flight, Intensifying Cargo Challenge to Boeing

Airbus has begun flight testing its A350F freighter, a key milestone that moves the aircraft maker closer to certification trials and a planned entry into service in 2027. The launch of testing underscores Airbus’s bid to break Boeing’s long-standing dominance in the global widebody cargo market, where demand has been supported by resilient e-commerce, supply-chain reconfiguration and fleet renewal needs.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:07 PM IST)

Airbus A350F Makes Maiden Flight, Escalating Cargo Challenge to Boeing

Airbus has begun flight testing its A350F freighter, a critical step toward certification and a planned entry into service in 2027. The aircraft is central to Airbus’s bid to break Boeing’s long-standing dominance in the global widebody cargo market, where demand remains supported by e-commerce, supply-chain resilience and fleet renewal.

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