Singapore’s aviation regulator has stepped up inspection of Indian carriers following the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to downgrade India’s air safety rating. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) says that Indian carriers will need to address any major findings of deficiency and safety risks spotted during safety audit operations in order to continue operations in the city state, according to an official of the Indian Civil Aviation ministry.

NEW DELHI — The Indian air force (IAF) may soon buy 45 3-D Avian (Bird) Radar Systems that can help detect and precisely track bird locations over airports. The radars, most suited for military and commercial airfields, have been designed, developed and manufactured by India’s OIS Advanced Technology (OIS-AT), the lone bidder. The IAF says it is pleased with the results of user trials.

NEW DELHI — India expects to roll out the first prototype of the Multi-role Transport Aircraft (MTA) in 2017. The Indo-Russian joint venture to develop a new multi-role military transport, using specifications developed by both countries, was signed in October 2012 between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and United Aircraft Corporation’s Transport Aircraft division.