Harmeet Singh

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Honeywell and NTPC Green plan to jointly propel India's sustainable aviation fuel ambitions

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

Collaboration to explore advancing sustainable aviation fuel production in the region, strengthening energy security and supporting efforts to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectorsMumbai, India, June 2, 2025– Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Green to explore the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India.
Vietjet expands Asia-Pacific flight network with the launch of direct Phu Quoc - Singapore route

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

Also resuming two domestic routes to top Vietnamese beach destinations(Ho Chi Minh City, June 2, 2025) – Vietjet has launched its newest international route connecting Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s premier beach destination, with Singapore, one of the Asia-Pacific’s leading travel and business hubs.
LATAM Airlines Group to Host 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

2 June 2025 (New Delhi) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2026, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group. “We are excited to accept LATAM’s offer to host IATA’s 82nd AGM in Rio de Janeiro. The last time the IATA AGM was in South America was in 1999, also in Rio.
Luis Gallego Chairs IATA Board

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

New Delhi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India, on 2 June 2025. Gallego is the 83rd Chair of the IATA Board on which he has served since 2018. Gallego succeeds IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, who will continue to serve on the Board.
Recipients of 2025 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Announced

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

New Delhi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the annual IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards:Inspirational Role Model: Claudia Zapata-Cardone, President of the Latin Professionals in Aerospace (LPA)High Flyer: Katherine Moloney, Founder of Elevate (her) AviationDiversity & Inclusion Team: Air Canada“Diversity and inclusion is strategic for aviation as the industry’s growth is contingent upon attracting a strong talent pool with a wide variety of skills.
- ADU - Aviation Defence Universe

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

New Delhi, 2nd June 2025: On the side line of the most prestigious event in global aviation, the IATA AGM 2025, Air Cambodia, the national carrier of Cambodia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aeroprime Group as its exclusive Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) in India, effective 1st July 2025.This appointment marks a significant expansion of the existing partnership between Air Cambodia and Aeroprime Group.
Maiden Visit Of EUNAVFOR Ships To India

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

Ships from Spanish Navy and Italian Navy operating under EUNAVFOR engaged in Table Top Exercise in MumbaiJoint Exercise at Sea, between Indian Navy and EUNAVFOR also plannedESPS Reina Sofia, commanded by Cdr Salvador Moreno Regil, Spanish Navy and ITS Antonio Marceglia, commanded by Cdr Alberto Bartolomeo, Italian Navy, are in Mumbai from 26 May to 01 Jun 2025 for an operational turn around. Both ships presently operate under European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR).
Airline Profitability to Strengthen Slightly in 2025 Despite Headwinds

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

2 June 2025 (New Delhi) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Highlights from the expected 2025 financial performance include: Net profits at $36.0 billion, improved from the $32.4 billion earned in 2024, but slightly down on the previously projected $36.6 billion (December 2024).
$1.3 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

New Delhi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although it is an improvement of 25% compared with the $1.7 billion reported for October 2024.
Policy Shortcomings Puts SAF Production at Risk

6 days ago | aviation-defence-universe.com | Harmeet Singh

New Delhi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it expects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production to reach 2 million tonnes (Mt) (2.5 billion liters) or 0.7% of airlines’ total fuel consumption in 2025. “While it is encouraging that SAF production is expected to double to 2 million tonnes in 2025, that is just 0.7% of aviation’s total fuel needs. And even that relatively small amount will add $4.4 billion globally to the fuel bill.