In this issue

Cruising Heights’ March, 2023 edition primarily focusses on Air India’s dramatic turnaround. The issue analyses the story of the unprecedented delay in Airbus A-321XLR’s entry into service. The edition also carries a detailed article on the derailed process of Pawan Hans privatisation. The issue also carries comprehensive reports on Nagpur Airport, and the expansion of civil aviation industry in the Northeastern region of India. A Panorama presentation on Qantas’ new first and business-class seats make the edition an impressive read. A back page story of an air passenger being served with a single banana onboard a flight as a vegan meal takes the issue to an interesting conclusion. The March, 2023 edition of the magazine is a must-read for everyone.

Major jump in SpiceJet profits

SpiceJet reported a net profit of Rs 107 crore for the quarter ending in the quarter ending December 31, 2021. As a result, SpiceJet shares saw new market highs for the week.

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Boeing more than doubles SAF purchase for 2023

There There is a sudden sense of urgency among airlines and the aviation sector to make sustainable aviation fuel mainstream. Recently, Boeing doubled its purchase agreement of sustainable aviation fuel from Neste.

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Maiden flight of Hydrogen-fuelled aircraft

Universal Hydrogen recently flew regional airliner, Univers a 40-passenger the largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered aeroplane ever to take to the skies and the largest aeroplane to cruise principally on hydrogen.

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A321XLR: Likely delay in delivery!

Touted as a game-changer that could see single-aisle long-haul travel, the A321XLR has hit a roadblock in the form of regulatory issues surrounding its additional fuel tank that was to be fused directly into the fuselage. Added to that are supply chain woes. The aircraft could now see a delay in the entry for service with the timeline moving most likely to 2024. An insight into the developments.

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The Air India juggernaut

Air India has commenced what will be the most dramatic turnaround in its history. And this complete makeover includes a new fleet, new ethos, new personnel and new routes. AMEYA JOSHI examines the road ahead.

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A deep quagmire for Pawan Hans !

The government has scrubbed its plan to privatise Pawan Hans as of now. The way forward also looks unclear. An in-depth report.

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Boosting connectivity to Northeast

With a massively booming tea and tourism industry, the north-eastern region of India is all poised to emerge as a world-class air transport hub in the long run.

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Pradhaan Air first relief flight strengthens ties

One of the youngest Cargo Airline in India, Pradhaan Air Express recently supported the effort of the international aid agency's relief supply movement from Indian soil to Turkey.

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Fraport tests autonomous tractor for cargo handling

Fraport said it is trialling an autonomous cargo tractor at Frankfurt Airport as part of efforts to automate some operations at Europe's busiest hub.

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Air cargo demand picks up in China

A slight recovery of factory output in China after the Lunar New Year holiday, a rise in manufacturing exports elsewhere and incremental improvement in inflation are helping global demand and rates achieve some sense of seasonal stability after a yearlong slump.

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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.