NEW DELHI — Indian authorities have filed charges against an official with anti-aircraft system manufacturer Rheinmetall Air Defense (RAD) for allegedly paying bribes to help it avoid being blacklisted in India. A spokesperson with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) tells Aviation Week that bribery charges have been registered in a special court against Gerhard Hoy, the representative in India of Rheinmetall, along with Indian businessman Abhishek Verma and his wife, Anca Neacsu.

The head of India’s Jet Airways has stepped down from his position, a move perceived as part of a wider face-lift of the airline’s management following a deal with Etihad Airways. CEO Nikos Kardassis on June 5 resigned with immediate effect, less than two months after the Indian carrier sold a 24% stake to the Abu Dhabi-based airline. Jet Airways, the country’s second largest airline by passengers carried, says Chief Operating Officer Hameed Ali will be the “acting chief executive officer” until the airline identifies and appoints a new chief.

Pilatus plans to establish a manufacturing facility in India, as the country looks at acquiring more aircraft from the Swiss aircraft maker. The facility will initially manufacture airframes for its single-engine turboprop PC-12 aircraft. “This will be our third support facility for PC-12 aircraft, the other two being in Portugal and Poland. It will be part of our offset commitment in India,” says Pilatus Vice President Jim Roche.