In this issue

Cruising Heights’ April 2023 edition primarily focuses on the lucrative Gulf traffic rights dramatic turnaround. The issue looks at the fast-paced developments in Air India and how the airline is completing its transformation. The edition also carries a detailed report on the CAPA Aviation Summit in Delhi in March end. The issue also carries comprehensive reports on GMR's JV with Boeing for Freighter conversion and the many awards that Delhi and Mumbai airports have received recently.

FAL TIANJIN DELIVERS THE FIRST A321NEO

Airbus Final Assembly Line in China delivers its first A321neo

1 min

Boeing 737 Max update

IS the Boeing 737 Max Airplane safe to fly, or are there still questions that need answers? This is a question that is still being asked by many and experts claim that there are still questions that need answers.

1 min

Delhi and Mumbai win ACI awards

Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, has announced the winners of this year's Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognising the best airports for customer experience worldwide, as selected by passengers.

2 mins

GMR Airports to Merge with Parent GMR Infrastructure

GMR Airports Infrastructure recently announced the merger of GMR Airports, GMR the operator of Delhi and Hyderabad airports, with itself, resulting in French airport operator Groupe ADP becoming the second largest shareholder in the merged entity.

2 mins

China's Return of 737 in China

In 2019, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and other aviation authorities grounded the Boeing 737 MAX after two crashes.

1 min

One more helping, please!

For airlines in the Gulf, India is a critical market. It is the jetloads of traffic that they ferry from the subcontinent that packs their aircraft as they fly westwards to Europe and North America. And even eastwards to Australia and New Zealand. No wonder they keep asking for more and more seats.

10+ mins

GMR-Boeing tie-up for passenger-to-freighter conversions

The GMR group has signed a formal agreement with Boeing to create a freighter conversion ecosystem in Hyderabad. It could well be another massive boost for Make in India which requires trained engineers and technicians. This collaboration could provide that. A special report.

5 mins

Air India inducts first A321neo

Air India has inducted its first Airbus 321neo. The aircraft (VT-RTD) took off from the Airbus finishing centre at Hamburg for Delhi Airport.\" #FlyAl: We're thrilled to welcome our Airbus A321 Neo (VT-RTD). We look forward to welcoming you onboard!\" Air India said on Twitter.

9 mins

A Sparkling Summit

The CAPA India Aviation Summit was a high-quality industry event that had all the movers and shakers in attendance. A special report.

5 mins

Go First to move court against Pratt & Whitney?

Shape of Indian aviation is changing with India

2 mins

GE believes revenue will double till 2025

Generel Electric's projection that revenue at its cash-cow aviation business will increase by at least low-double digits until 2025 caused its shares to surge to levels not witnessed since 2018 in March first week.

2 mins

P&W celebrates V2500's success

Pratt and Whitney are celebrating the 40th anniversary of its International Aero Engines AG (IAE). The IAE, launched in March 1983, developed the fuel-efficient V2500 engine that continues to power nearly 3,500 aircraft globally.

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.