At Last Private Aircraft And Charter Operations See Some Action

To bring back stranded Indians from overseas, the government finally issued guidelines for an order to allow non-scheduled domestic operations, post two months of travel restrictions

Diligent Efforts - The Need Of The Hour

The nation needs to be concerned about the overall strategic and economic relations with China which have been in turmoil in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

POST COVID-19 WORLD LIKELY TO WITNESS A RISE IN FLYING PRIVATE

There are as many as 700 touchpoints exposing passengers to the risk of contagion on a single commercial flight, compared to just 20 such in business aviation

TIME FRAME & QUALITY IS THE KEY

If time frame and quality criteria are not achievable by Indian aerospace industry then reliance on indigenous products will continue to remain a distant dream

EX-PILOT ACCOUNT

Keeping in mind the requirements of more long haul commitments as our diplomatic needs widen, it is strongly suggested that the newer long range Embraer Legacy 650 with extended fuel tanks may be considered. By procuring the aircraft from the same family, it will give the much needed flexibility whilst ensuring that the pilot training and maintenance infrastructure remains the same.

MORALE BOOSTER BY THE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF, IAF

“The development on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh is a small snapshot of what we are required to handle at a short notice”, said the Chief of the Air Staff.

COMING – RAFALE FIGHTERS

With delivery delayed till the end of July 2020 due to COVID-19 related issues, upon arrival the Rafale fighter aircraft will significantly boost the air power of the Indian Air Force and enhance the overall combat potential and deterrence value

WOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL (INDIA CHAPTER) AND LOCKHEED MARTIN INDIA ADVANCE STEM EDUCATION IN INDIA

The initiative aims to support ongoing mentoring and remote engagement for middle and high school students to promote careers in aerospace and aviation

BOEING RESUMES THE PRODUCTION OF 737 MAX

After five months of inactivity, the aerospace manufacturer begins with the restart of production of controversial jetliners

Indian Airline Industry After Covid-19 Pandemic

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is the nodal authority responsible for the formulation of national policies and programmers for development and regulation of the Indian civil aviation industry.

Finally – Boost For Industry

India is poised to be the next MRO hub in South Asia in the next five years with all the advantages it will build in that time

INDIAN AIRLINE INDUSTRY IN DISTRESS

Unless the Government of India steps in and extends timely and unmitigated financial support the airline industry may find it difficult to survive

INDIAN AIRLINES FLY HIGH WITH FREIGHTER SERVICES

While the Indian aviation industry struggles to keep its operational costs balanced, a questionable economy not just of the industry but also the entire nation is staring straight in the times to come

RAYTHEON & UTC COME TOGETHER TO CREATE RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Raytheon & United Technologies Corporation consolidate in one of the largest mergers in the history of aerospace world to create world’s most advanced aerospace and defence systems provider. With the advent of Raytheon Technologies Corporation, as a result of this merger, exciting times await the defence and aerospace industry.

THE INDIAN AIR FORCE RESPONSE

The IAF is ever ready and geared up to meet all the emerging needs of the nation and to support the ongoing war against the COVID-19 Pandemic.

CURRENT SCENARIO IN INDIA

Airlines in India spend about 13 to 15 per cent of their revenues towards maintenance the second-highest cost item for airlines after fuel

WAY FORWARD

The government needs to work with greater empathy and trust towards the industry and to ensure that the businesses are given immediate blood transfusion so that they can survive

ONE-ON-ONE: GLOBAL MARKET LEADER MARKS 25 YEARS OF SHAPING THE INDUSTRY

Even during this torrid Corona crisis, Lufthansa Technik continues to provide reliable services and fulfillment based on a solid network of global MRO operations in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific and a vast network of subcontractors. “To fulfil the growing MRO demands in Asia and remain a key player in this environment, we have been regionalising our organisation to be closer to our customers and developing our offerings.” Gerald Steinhoff, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales Asia Pacific, Lufthansa Technik AG speaks to SP’s Aviation on their growth and plans for the future.

AIRCRAFT SANITISING TECHNIQUES

Sanitising the cabin of the aircraft involves spraying or wiping surfaces by any one disinfectant from the list approved by the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States.

Stealth Crucial Or Overrated?

Stealth is essentially a combination of several technologies, all of which combine to greatly reduce the distances at which an aircraft can be detected by the enemy

Setting The Stage For India To Fly High

Capacity building in focus to prepare for a 4-fold increase in air traffic to actualise the ‘Flying for All’ manifest

STELLAR AUTHORITY OF GLOBAL BUSINESS AVIATION

From exploring his interests in aviation to working for the challenging MENA region’s exposure to business aviation to now being at the forefront of the global business aviation industry, Alnaqbi has had an exciting journey during his three decades in the industry

THE RISING “STAR”

“We are pleased to announce the launch of our new flights which offer enhanced options and convenience to our customers. Our aircrafts are fast, seats are comfortable and our crew is experienced to provide a ‘Star Experience’. We plan to help the Indian travellers connect to various locations at affordable rates and the best of services. We hope that we will live up to the expectations of our travellers and keep on serving the society through our business venture and customer-centric approach.” — Sanjay Ghodawat, Chairman, Star Air

LARRY WALTERS (1949 - 1993)

Pilots occasionally see and report some rather bizarre happenings of which some turn out to be true and others just illusions

INDIA-US SIGN $3 BILLION DEALS FOR 24 MH-60R SEAHAWK NAVAL CHOPPERS AND 6 APACHE GUNSHIPS

Defence & Energy to be the big drivers, as India, US raise ties to “comprehensive global strategic partnership”

PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT IS THE KEY

The reasons why a number of the newly established airlines failed and had to shut down operations, are varied and specific to each carrier

FLYING PRIVATE COULD MAKE MORE FINANCIAL SENSE

Contrary to the general notion around business aviation industry, owning or chartering a private jet has notably been a more viable option in view of economic efficiency of the businesses

INDIAN CIVIL AVIATION A REALITY CHECK

To fully harness the growth prospects of Indian aviation, issues have to be addressed via deliberate and decisive measures

AN EFFICIENT ECONOMY, REQUIRES A ROBUST AVIATION SECTOR

The aviation industry not only directly impacts the economy but is also interlinked with other sectors in the economy that generate enough income and employment opportunities

Get Your House In Order

While the market is undoubtedly lucrative, developing the RTA 70 and competing in the international market against well established players such as Embraer and ATR will be a formidable challenge.