Tags: India

Boeing Launches $10 Million Emergency Assistance Package to Support India’s COVID-19 Response

Boeing has announced a $10 million emergency assistance package for India to support the country’s response to the current surge in COVID-19 cases. The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organizations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency healthcare for communities and families battling COVID-19. The Boeing team in India totals 3,000 employees, in […]

It happened again: IndiGo staff manhandles a passenger

IndiGo is the latest airline to get in the public eye for the harsh treatment of passengers. The airline’s CEO apologized after a video, showing IndiGo ground staff pinning a customer to the ground by the throat, escalated on social media and local television news, causing public outrage and governmental investigation. The video, released on […]

India thinks of selling 51% stake in Air India

India is thinking of selling a bigger share in Air India to an investor. Prior to this, a $3.6 billion bailout could not fix the situation of the loss-making airline, according to Bloomberg. Unnamed industry sources said that the proposition should recover the airline within five years of selling a 51% share. The negotiations are […]

Airbus to strengthen ‘Make in India‘ programme

Airbus’ industrial partnerships with Indian companies under the ‘Make in India’ programme will set the tone of its participation at the 11th edition of Aero India to be held at the Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India from 14th -18th of February 2017. Pierre de Bausset, President and Managing Director at Airbus India, said: “The […]

Etihad Airways’ flagship airbus A380 service to Mumbai a sign of India’s importance to our growth strategy

India continues to be a crucial part of Etihad Airways’ growth strategy contributing significantly to the airline’s global operations, to job creation and to connectivity for India.  Addressing a media conference in Mumbai to mark the launch of Etihad Airways’ daily A380 service to India’s commercial capital, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Baumgartner, said […]