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India emerges as top travel destination for Trevolution
August 12, 2024
In a clear sign of rebounding air travel to India, 54,000 airline tickets were sold to and from India in first six months of 2024, says Trevolution, an American travel agency that specialises in the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) segment. In a press statement, Trevolution...
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Father of Indian supercomputer Vijay Bhatkar to mentor Green Terre Foundation
August 9, 2024
Smart Campus Cloud Network or SCCN, a rapidly growing global network of universities that have agreed to move towards Net Zero Campus has received a major shot in the arm with the addition of Padma Bhushan Vijay Bhatkar, a renowned engineer who is known as the father of India’s...
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Embraer achieves 88 pc growth in deliveries in Q2 2024
August 8, 2024
Sao Paolo based aviation giant Embraer says it significantly boosted its deliveries in the quarter ending June 30, reaching 47 jets, an 88 pc increase from the previous quarter. The aircraft delivered in the quarter include a diverse mix of executive, commercial, and defence airc...
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Thales signs MoU with Garuda Aerospace
August 1, 2024
Aiming to boost innovation and growth in India’s drone sector, French defence and electronics firm Thales has signed a MoU with Garuda Aerospace. This strategic partnership is set to enhance drone technology and integration across various applications in India. In a press s...
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51 pc of Indian shoppers prefer AI chatbots and QR codes for online shopping: Capterra
July 30, 2024
Signalling a shift towards more convenient, interactive technology in online shopping, research from an online marketplace vendor reveals that 51 pc of Indian shoppers prefer using AI chatbots and QR codes for their shopping needs. In a press statement, Capterra says that 51 pc o...
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UNESCO World Heritage tag sought for Salkhan Fossil Park
July 26, 2024
With delegates from around the world gathered in Delhi for the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting, that began on July 21 and will continue until end of this month, the government of Uttar Pradesh is making a push for the inclusion of one of the unique sites as a World Heritage...
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Air India Express expands network to Agartala
July 26, 2024
Enhancing connectivity in northeast India, low-cost carrier Air India Express has announced daily flights from Agartala to Guwahati, Delhi and Kolkata. In a press statement, Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, says that the expansion aims to improve travel options and c...
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IATO to hold 39th Annual Convention in Bhopal
July 25, 2024
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has announced the detailed agenda and various initiatives that would be launched during the 39th IATO Annual Convention, which will be held in Bhopal in August. At a press conference held in New Delhi, key figures of IATO, including...
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Netherlands-Austria buy 9 Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft in joint order at Farnborough Air Show
July 23, 2024
In a landmark move to bolster tactical airlift capabilities, the Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for the acquisition of nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft during a ceremony at the Farnborough Air Show that began in the United Kingdom on Monday. In a press stat...
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NPCI expands UPI ‘One World’ wallet service to foreign inbound travellers
July 23, 2024
To facilitate travel within India and to allow foreigners to use Indian digital payments system, the National Payments Corporation of India has launched ‘UPI One World’ wallet for inbound travellers from all countries visiting India. This initiative by NPCI aims to pr...
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Eve Air Mobility unveils full-scale eVTOL prototype at Farnborough Air Show
July 22, 2024
As the 45th Farnborough Air Show got underway near London on Sunday, Eve Air Mobility, a Brazilian maker of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced a significant advancement in the assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype. In a press stateme...
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Embraer deliveries rise 88 pc in Q2, 2024
July 19, 2024
Aircraft manufacturer Embraer says it delivered 47 jets in Q2 2024, reflecting an increase of 88 pc compared to the previous quarter, when 25 jets were delivered. In a press statement, the Brazilian firm says that its overall backlog ended at USD 21.1 billion, more than 20 pc hig...
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