Aviation outlook: Airbus says Asia Pacific to need 19,560 new planes; India-China to drive half of global demand

The Asia Pacific region will require 19,560 new aircraft over the next two decades as rising passenger traffic, rapid fleet expansion and strong growth in markets such as India and China reshape global aviation demand, Airbus said on Saturday, PTI reported.Presenting its long-term market forecast at the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Annual Assembly in…

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JD Vance challenges Donald Trump over H-1B visas: How it happens and what it reveals about policy

Vance questions Trump’s H-1B stance as foreign labour debate exposes US administration divide. (AP Photo) Vice President JD Vance has outlined a position on foreign labour that diverges from President Donald Trump’s recent comments, creating an apparent policy split at the top of the US administration. In an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News,…

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India second largest importer of Russian crude oil in October; China ranks first – when will impact of Trump’s sanctions be seen?

India has stood its ground, continuing buying crude from Russia, despite repeated objections from US President Donald TrumpIn October, crude oil worth $2.5 billion flowed into the country from Moscow, making it the world’s second-largest buyer. India was second only to China, which purchased $3.7 billion, according to the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy…

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