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Riyadh Air announces launch of flights to London Heathrow (with a twist)

October 8, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows a Riyadh Air airplane on a runway. The aircraft is a large passenger jet with "Riyadh Air" written on the side in both English and Arabic. The sky is clear and the runway is expansive, with no other planes visible.

Riyadh Air will soft launch in October 2025 with its first flights to London Heathrow. But you and I won’t be welcomed, just yet. You can find out more.

FAA eases restrictions on Boeing; OEM prepares to move to 42 737 MAX assemblies per month

October 6, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Boeing could be getting in the good books of the FAA, with the OEM getting the ability to self certify airplanes again, and a possible hike in production rate, which has been capped for about 18 months now.

Gorgeous: Inside Navi Mumbai International Airport

October 6, 2025 by Ajay 4 Comments

The image shows an airport gate area with the number 14 displayed on digital screens. In the background, there is a vertical garden with green and red plants arranged to form the letters "NMI." The area has modern design elements, including white counters and turnstiles. The ceiling has a curved, ribbed design.

Navi Mumbai International Airport has just released images of the airport’s interior, and all I can say is, it looks gorgeous. Have a look. Waiting to fly from here!

IndiGo announces flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow effective October 26, 2025

October 6, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

IndiGo has just announced the launch of flights to London Heathrow from Mumbai later this month. Here are the details.

Airbus invests in India: New Flight Academy with Air India and Civil Helicopters Final Assembly Line

October 6, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

A group of thirteen people is standing in a line indoors, posing for a photo. They are dressed in formal and semi-formal attire. The setting includes two large white arches and a carpeted floor. In the foreground, there are two model airplanes on display.

Airbus had a marquee week in India, flying in its Board to host its first Board meeting in the country, and marking the launch of some notable projects. Here are the details.

IndiGo announces Delhi – Manchester flights; Also flights to Cambodia, Bali and Krabi

October 4, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

The image shows an IndiGo airplane taking off or landing on a runway. The aircraft is predominantly white with blue accents, including the tail and engine. The background features a clear sky and some distant trees and airport structures.

IndiGo has announced a whole tranche of new flights, heading into Southeast Asia, around Bali, Krabi, and more. On the west side, Delhi – Manchester is on the cards, and so is Mumbai – London Heathrow.

Air India to split operations between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport; Air India Express heads to Terminal 1

October 3, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India and Air India Express will vacate part of Delhi Terminal 3, allowing it to be handed over for the expansion of Terminal 3’s International Capacity. Here are the details.

Navi Mumbai International Airport set to be inaugurated on October 8, 2025

October 3, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows a futuristic architectural structure with a sweeping, curved design resembling a large, golden shell. The building is situated near a body of water, reflecting its shape. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and there are arches visible beneath the structure, possibly part of a bridge or support system. The water is dotted with small, pink objects, possibly flowers or lily pads.

Navi Mumbai Airport is all set to be inaugurated next week. From there, IndiGo, Akasa and Air India Express are lining up their plans in the coming days.

India – China air links to resume in October 2025; IndiGo takes the lead

October 3, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Illustration of an airplane flying between stylized maps of India and China. The background is divided into two halves, with India in yellow on a blue background and China in red on a red background. A dashed line indicates the flight path.

IndiGo has announced the resumption of flights between India and China, with the first ones from their stable going online on October 26, 2025 to align with the launch of the Northern Winter Schedule 2025.

India Abolishes Physical Arrival Cards for Foreign Visitors from October 1, 2025

October 1, 2025 by Ajay 4 Comments

The image shows an arrival card for foreigners entering India, issued by the Bureau of Immigration. The card includes fields for personal information such as name, date of birth, passport number, flight number, countries visited in the last six days, days in India, and telephone number. There is a large red "X" over the card, indicating it is not valid or should not be used.

Arriving as a foreign national in India as of October 1 no longer means you need to fill out the paper forms. Just fill it out electronically before arrival.