Menzies Aviation has won a 15-year licence to provide ground handling services at Bengaluru airport, expanding its role beyond cargo and adding passenger and ramp operations from 2026.
The HAL and Yakovlev pact could transform India’s aviation industry by boosting local aircraft production, creating jobs, strengthening India-Russia ties.
This fleet expansion is driven both by the Indian aviation market boom and the Indian airlines’ ambition to expand on international routes.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu hinted that India may soon build its own commercial aircraft. Partnerships with global firms and local manufacturing plans signal a big push for self-reliant aviation.
Asia’s largest aircraft show, Wings India 2026, will take place this January in Hyderabad, offering stunning air shows, modern aircraft displays, and exciting aviation experiences for visitors of all ages.
Aarhus Airport will expand in 2026 with new direct flights to the UK, Turkiye, Spain, Greece, and Denmark, along with better terminal facilities and a new dual-use agreement.
According to a statement from Shankh Aviation, the airline’s aircraft are undergoing technical reviews in preparation for their delivery to India. The company plans to operate from the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Currently, there are nine operational scheduled domestic carriers in the country. Fly Big, a regional airline, suspended scheduled flights in October.
The previous target was around 820 aircraft, the company said, explaining the projection was revised downward because the problem occurred at the end of the year, which is traditionally a very busy period.
With this addition, the total number of weekly flights from Thiruvananthapuram to the Malaysian capital has risen to 11, as AirAsia currently operates four services a week, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd said.
