The Aviation Times

20/08/2026

beOnd Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Aeroprime Group to Advance Cargo Strategy in India

The Agreement marks the first step towards establishing beOnd's cargo distribution network in India, supporting the airline's commercial expansion across Asia. Dubai, August 20, 2026: beOnd, the world's first premium leisure airline, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aeroprime Group to explore the appointment of beOnd's Cargo General Sales and Service Agent (Cargo GSSA) in India....

13/08/2026

Six Books, Six Distinctive Voices: Khazi Altaf Hussain’s A Life in Many Frames Joins The Rise Insight Literary Award Winners

A Life in Many Frames Honoured at The Rise Insight Literary Awards Season 5, 2026 Khazi Altaf Hussain's autobiographical work recognised among six winning books; awards announcement records a potential media reach of over two million Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, August 13, 2026: A Life in Many Frames: Walking Through Fire—Fragments of Time, authored by Khazi Altaf Hussain, has been named among the six winning books at The Rise Insight Literary Awards Season 5, 2026, recognising works representing the diversity, creativity and emotional depth of contemporary Indian writing....

14/07/2026

Malaysia Airlines to Enhance European Connectivity Through SNCF Voyageurs Rail Partnership

KLIA, July 14, 2026: Malaysia Airlines is set to further strengthen its intermodal travel offering through a new codeshare partnership with SNCF Voyageurs, France’s national rail operator, enabling seamless rail and air connectivity between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and 28* railway destinations across France. The partnership, offered under SNCF Voyageurs’ TRAIN + AIR product, integrates air and rail services into a single connected journey....

06/07/2026

IndiGo Launches ‘IndiGo Lite Fare’ to Offer Greater Flexibility to Customers

A new, entry-level, cabin bag-only fare for Economy Class across IndiGo's direct domestic and international flights National, July 06, 2026: IndiGo, India's preferred airline, has announced a new fare option - 'IndiGo Lite', for its Economy Class customers, as an addition to its fit-for-purpose product portfolio. This entry level fare allows customers with only cabin-baggage to pay just for the utilized services offering greater flexibility and control over their travel spends....

03/07/2026

Celebrating Literary Excellence: “A Life in Many Frames” Nominated for TRI Literary Awards – Season 5

Hyderabad / New Delhi, July 07, 2026: In a moment of immense pride and literary recognition, "A Life in Many Frames", authored by Khazi Altaf Hussain, has been officially nominated for the prestigious TRI Literary Awards – Season 5, one of India's prominent platforms celebrating literary excellence. The nomination is a significant acknowledgement of a book that chronicles an extraordinary…...

29/06/2026

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines Launch Strategic Joint Business Partnership with New Joint Fare Products

New Delhi, June 29, 2026: Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched their strategic joint business partnership, formalised in January 2026 following the regulatory approvals, with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The new joint fare offerings build on the airlines’ existing codeshare partnership, enabling MAB and SIA to provide customers with a greater variety of fare options between the two capital cities, as well as enhanced connectivity across the combined network of both carriers....

25/06/2026

Air India Express to Become The First Arline to Connect Northeast India Directly To West Asia

Guwahati -Dubai and Guwahati- Abu Dhabiservices to begin from 4thand 7thAugust 2026 respectively. National, June 25, 2026: Air India Express today announced the launch of direct flights between Guwahati and Dubai, and Guwahati and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with West Asia. The services will commence on 4 August and 7 August respectively, marking a significant milestone in expanding international travel options and strengthening global connectivity for the region....

24/06/2026

Ministry of Civil Aviation Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga 2026

Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha urged participants to integrate Yoga in daily lives New Delhi, June 24, 2026: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 today with an enthusiastic gathering at Aviation Park, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, New Delhi. Aligning with this year’s global theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the event underscored the aviation sector’s commitment to fostering a culture of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being....

23/06/2026

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines Launch Strategic Joint Business Partnership with New Joint Fare Products

New Delhi, June 23, 2026: Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched their strategic joint business partnership, formalised in January 2026 following the regulatory approvals, with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The new joint fare offerings build on the airlines’ existing codeshare partnership, enabling MAB and SIA to provide customers with a greater variety of fare options between the two capital cities, as well as enhanced connectivity across the combined network of both carriers....

22/06/2026

Ministry of Civil Aviation Mandates Airlines to Allocate Minimum 60% Seats Free of Charge for Fair Access

New Delhi, June 22, 2026: The government has directed the airlines to allocate minimum 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for the passengers. The Ministry of Civil Aviation today issued directions through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to strengthen passenger convenience, transparency and uniformity of practices across airlines....

New Delhi, June 22, 2026: The government has directed the airlines to allocate minimum 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for the passengers. The …