Boeing has released its latest 20-year Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO), projecting that the global aviation industry will require 710,000 new maintenance technicians by 2044. This alarming shortfall in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) workforce is emerging as a critical challenge, even as the sector rapidly expands to meet escalating passenger demand and fleet growth.
Air India has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The jet, registered as VT-JRO, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 719 and is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, marking a milestone in the airline’s widebody fleet expansion strategy.
Akasa Air, one of India’s newest and rapidly growing carriers, has reported robust financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, highlighting its aggressive expansion and disciplined cost management. The airline announced a 49% year-on-year revenue increase, attributing the gain to strong unit profitability and a stage-adjusted RASK increase of 13%.
Air India Express has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing B737-8, carrying manufacturer serial number 61712. This aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines produced by CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Jetstar Airways, based in Australia, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, have announced a new codeshare agreement scheduled to go into effect on 01 September 2025. This strategic partnership aims to provide expanded travel options and streamlined connectivity between destinations in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacificregion.
A preliminary investigation into an incident involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has revealed that both GEnx-1B engines were shut down within one second of each other via their fuel cutoff switches. This highly unusual event is now a focal point of regulatory review, raising critical questions regarding cockpit procedures and crew actions during the incident.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger volume, has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, bearing serial number 12493, is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines developed by CFM International, continuing the carrier’s push for fuel-efficient and environmentally advanced aircraft.
Cochin International Aviation Services Limited (CIASL), the MRO division operating at Kochi Airport in India, has unveiled a $6 million project to construct its third maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hangar, as part of its broader strategy to establish Kochi as a leading MRO hub in South Asia.
The investigation into a recent Air India Boeing 787 incident is centering around the movement of the engine fuel control switches, with initial findings indicating no mechanical or design flaw in either the aircraft or the GEnx-1B engines produced by GE Aerospace.
GMR Aero Technic, one of India’s prominent MRO providers, has secured a three-year base maintenance agreementwith Akasa Air, a fast-growing Indian low-cost carrier. The agreement covers maintenance services for Akasa’s expanding B737 MAX fleet, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to operational reliability and GMR Aero Technic’s positioning as a preferred maintenance partner in the region.
