India will launch 22 satellites in a single mission this year, setting new records for the country’s space program.

Tata Sons Ltd., which controls India’s diversified Tata Group, and some of its executives plan to become 51% shareholders in AirAsia India, an arm of Malaysian LCC AirAsia Bhd., paving the way for further investment, the company said.

India is looking to sign a long-term maintenance agreement with Russian Helicopters to provide after-sales service for the country’s Mi-17 helicopters.