SUSTAINABILITY-A BIG MILESTONE

A steely-eyed focus on sustainability is fundamentally altering the way the airline industry operates. But the pace of progress in both SAF and engine enhancement must be greatly accelerated to make net zero a reality

A GROWING & EXPANDING SECTOR

While the space sector is on an upward trajectory with the Indian Space Policy, FDI liberalisation and the recent authorisation guidelines, the success of these initiatives hinges on a clear legal and regulatory framework to support the industry.

AUGMENTING THE HELICOPTER FLEET

From Ukraine's frontlines to India's skies, a journey through Helicopter warfare and future strategies

C-390 MILLENNIUM EXPANDING FOOTPRINTS

This versatile and cost-effective medium-sized Military Transport Aircraft is making inroads into new markets across borders

CYBER LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN INDIA-MILITARY CHALLENGES

The recent attacks on Indian institutions, including the military establishment, call for comprehensive cyber policies which back the many dimensions of national security. In a new scathing report on coordinated cyberattacks on India, researchers have uncovered a new espionage campaign targeting Indian government agencies. What is needed?

THE FUTURE OF AERIAL COMBAT

The battle skies of tomorrow will be shaped and decided by pioneering technologies in aerial warfare

PAKISTAN ORBITING BACK INTO SPACE EXPLORATION

In a first, Pakistan's satellite, iCUBE-Q, was launched on May 3, 2024 to orbit the moon as part of China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission

IAI LAUNCHES AEROSPACE SERVICES INDIA

Israel Aerospace Industries IAI) reiterates its 3-decades’ long commitment with the launch of AeroSpace Services India ASI) in New Delhi

REDEFINING COMFORT IN BUSINESS JETS

Leading Bizjet manufacturers are transforming business travel with the use of cutting-edge technologies to deliver the ultimate travel experience Top of Form

AÉROSPATIALE/BAC CONCORDE: RACING THE SUN

Concorde was the only commercial plane that could race the sun. If it departed London at 10 am local time, it reached New York before 10 am local time.

POWERING THE FUTURE

CFM International showcases its RISE next-generation engine architecture that aims to revolutionise engine design, targeting lower noise levels and achieving 100 per cent SAF’ certification

ANOTHER SUCCESS WITH THE AUTONOMOUS LANDING EXPERIMENT

ISRO achieved a major milestone in the area of Reusable Launch Vehicle RLV) technology, through the RLV LEX-02 landing experiment, the second of the series

IAF PARTNERING EMBRAER DEFENSE

With their versatility, operational efficiency, and technological advancements, Embraer aircraft have become a trusted component of the AF’s aerial arsenal

"INDIA'S CHARTER SEGMENT IS UNDER-SERVED" - ARUN KASHYAP

An Unserved private charter segment propels MRO veteran Arun Kashyap to start off on his own new venture Sirius India Airlines by partnering with a UAE-based conglomerate Airavat Aviation.

"AI WILL IMPROVE OUR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY MANY TIMES MORE"

In an exclusive interview, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff speaks with Manish Kumar Jha for SP’s Aviation, on the IAF’s capability roadmap and the thrust on the next-generation technology adoption

A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

Business Aviation is crucial to the growth of an economy and by recognising the economic and social benefits of business aviation and implementing supportive policies, governments can create an environment that fosters growth and strengthens the overall economy

CHARTINGA SUSTAINABLE COURSE

India's aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth accompanied by an inevitable surge in carbon emissions. To counter this environmental challenge, collaborative initiatives between airlines and the MoCA need to taken shape for the integration and adoption of SAF.

MARY ELLIS (1917-2018)

At one RAF base where Mary Ellis landed a Wellington bomber, the ground crew flatly refused to believe that she was the pilot. They even searched inside the bomber convinced that its male pilot was lurking somewhere.

INDIA TO LEAD COMMERCIAL AVIATION RECOVERY IN SOUTH ASIA

According to Boeing’s 2023 Commercial Market Outlook, India and South Asia are expected to have over 2,705 new airplane deliveries until 2042

BOEING 777X (777-9) MAKES ITS INDIA DEBUT

Boeing’s latest widebody 777-9 takes center stage at Wings India 2024, poised to redefine travel experience

SCRIPTING THE INDIAN AVIATION STORY

Connecting India to the world in Amrit Kaal and setting the stage for India Civil Aviation @2047

GOVERNMENT APPROVES BIG-TICKET MILITARY ACQUISITION WORTH ₹84,560 CRORE ($10.57 BN)

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to ₹84,560 crore ($10.57 billion). The DAC also notified amendments in Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, reducing the overall procurement cycle for Start-Ups & MSMEs.

DEFENDING DRDO - RESTRUCTURE THE RESPONSIBILITIES

A strategic transformation of DRDO is needed to chart a course for excellence in defence technology and a more agile and responsive future

NETRA - EYES IN THE SKY

Indian AEW&C Platforms to Bolster Network-Centric Air Operations

FORCE MULTIPLIERS – ACTION UNFOLDING INDIA

Force multipliers play an undeniable role in amplifying air dominance, demanding continued investment and strategic implementation

IAF MODERNISATION ROADMAP

IAF’s pursuit of Air Space Supremacy amid a surfeit of challenges

EVE AIR MOBILITY COLLABORATES WITH FLEXJET

Eve Air Mobility has achieved a key milestone in the progression of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) through a collaborative partnership with global private aviation leader Flexjet.

SUNEXPRESS TO BUY UP TO 90 BOEING 737 MAX

Boeing and SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, announced the airline has again selected the 737 MAX to continue its robust growth.

PORTER AIRLINES ORDERS 25 EMBRAER E195-E2S

Porter Airlines has exercised purchase rights to place a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, adding to their 50 existing firm orders.

LANDMARK ORDER FOR UP TO 67 BOEING JETS

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the carrier has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively.