In this issue

Cruising Heights’ May 2023 edition looks at the first 15 months of Akasa Air. It also examines the complexities of its fleet and the delay in acquisition caused by Boeing's supply chain issues. The issue also looks at how Boeing is dealing with this new problem while continuing to build more aircraft. The edition also carries a detailed report on Riyadh Air and the searing pace of development in the airport and aviation business in the Gulf. The issue also carries comprehensive reports on GoFirst's bankruptcy 60 years of the first flight of the Falcon 20.

Hyderabad Airport is World's Most Punctual

GMR Airports, the operator of GMR Hyderabad International Airport, has been recognised as the world's most punctual airport

1 min

IndiGo's strong Q4 results

IndiGo recently announced its 'best ever' fourth quarter results, demonstrating robust financial performance amid challenging market conditions

2 mins

Aeromodelling winners announced

Boeing recently announced the winners of the eighth annual Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition, a favourite event amongst India's aeromodelling community

1 min

Cathay Pacific's Free Ticket Campaign

Cathay athay Pacific has expanded its free ticket campaign to include the Indian subcontinent and the UAE, aiming to attract passengers back to Hong Kong

1 min

Will the ‘grounding' see a 'take-off'?

The sudden bankruptcy of GoFirst and the battle to get the airline flying again is a tall order. History shows that no grounded airline has ever taken off again. Will GoFirst be an exception?

10+ mins

THE PARIS AIR SHOW 2023

Returning after a gap of four years, there is much to expect at this year's Paris Air Show. It will be the greenest, no doubt. There will be plenty of eVTOLS and UAVS on display and, of course, the cutthroat competition to sell more jets

2 mins

THE GREENEST EVER EBACE

EBACE 2023 - the most carbon-neutral edition of the business aviation convention to date was successfully held mid-May in Geneva although the environmentalists made a fuss on day one. There were new aircraft, new engines and new interiors. A special report

9 mins

Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency

Aero-engine manufacturers are accelerating the development of next-generation powerplants for commercial aviation. A special report

8 mins

The real regional CONTENDERS

ATR and Embraer are bullish on market prospects for their regional transport aircraft A Special report

8 mins

THE C-919 COMMENCES OPERATIONS

China's first passenger aircraft has commenced operations-a landmark in that country's desire to create its own aerospace ecosystem

1 min

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Cruising Heights Magazine Description:

CRUISING HEIGHTS is India's best known monthly aviation magazine with equal interests in air cargo, travel and tourism. In its four years of existence, Cruising Heights has received accolades from the Minister of Civil Aviation, Aviation CEOs, Airport Developers, Travel Agents Associations and others for its path-breaking stories.One of the first true aviation magazines of the country, Cruising Heights was started with the idea of supporting professionals in the airline business to make informed choices on a variety of subjects from ground handling to cargo to airport development-all of which are transforming the Indian aviation scene in mind-boggling ways. Later, due to the interest it generated and in response to demands from the travel and tourism industry stakeholders we have targeted the general reader-the educated Indian who is keen to be an informed Indian-to know what's happening in the business.