18 Jun 2026
#3 June 2026: India Aviation Newsletter
Air India And Thai Airways Deepen Partnership
Air India and Thai Airways International have signed an MoU to explore a deeper partnership that would improve connectivity between India, Thailand and onward destinations. Building on their existing interline agreement, the airlines will assess a proposed codeshare arrangement, with specific terms to be announced in due course.
Akasa Air Launches Akasa SkyCadet Pilot Training Programme
Akasa Air has launched Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop commercial pilots in line with DGCA regulations and the airline’s operational standards. The programme has been developed with approved flight training organisations Skynex Aero and Dunes Aviation Academy.
Prestige Group And BACL Partner To Build Convention Centre At Bangalore Airport
Prestige Group has partnered with Bangalore Airport City Ltd to develop a 14.2-acre convention centre within the Bangalore Airport City premises. Prestige plans to invest approximately ₹1,800 crore in the project, with construction scheduled to begin by 2027 and inauguration targeted for 2031.
Acumen’s Take
On Air India And Thai Airways
The Air India and Thai Airways MoU reflects the growing value of airline partnerships in strengthening intra-Asia connectivity. For network carriers, deeper cooperation can expand customer choice while improving access to regional and long-haul traffic flows.
On Akasa SkyCadet
Akasa Air’s pilot training programme highlights the workforce planning required to support India’s long-term aviation growth. Structured training pathways can help airlines build operational resilience while aligning future talent with safety and service standards.
On Bangalore Airport City Development
The planned convention centre at Bangalore Airport City points to the wider role of airports as commercial and business infrastructure hubs. Large-scale airport city projects can strengthen non-aeronautical revenue while supporting business travel, events and regional economic development.
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