In this issue

Cruising Heights’ July 2023 edition looks at the remarkable 500 aircraft order by Indigo and what it means to Indian aviation and to the country's number one airline. The IATA AGM in Istanbul was a rip-roaring affair full of bonhomie and positivity. However, there were multiple issues on the table that were debated vigorously. We have a full report on the Paris show—back after a four-year interregnum thanks to Covid-19 –that saw mega deals, exciting new machines and a focus on sustainability. Plus, an in-depth review of AIX2023—the fantastic aircraft interiors show at Hamburg. It was innovation at its best.

Fly91 Airlines First Look unveiled

Fly91, a regional carrier in India, unveiled its brand logo and tagline, ‘Bharat Unbound,’ as it prepares to enhance air connectivity from tier II and tier III towns across the country.

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Vistara introduces automated aircraft exterior washing solution

Vistara recently introduced Aerowash, an automated aircraft exterior washing and cleaning solution developed by AeroTech Support Services.

1 min

flydubai completes 14 years of operations

It was on June 1, 2009, that Flydubai welcomed its first passengers on board its inaugural flight FZ 157 from Dubai to Beirut. Now, the airline is celebrating its 14th anniversary.

1 min

Bengaluru Airport achieves green milestone

Bengaluru Airport achieved a milestone by attaining Level 4+ Transition under the globally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme.

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Delhi Airport will soon get a Taj Hotel

Indian Hotels, the parent company of the Taj brand, has announced the signing of an agreement to establish a Taj Hotel near Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport.

1 min

Mumbai Airport's AI implementation

The implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML) has the potential to greatly enhance the operational efficiency of Mumbai Airport, which is renowned as one of the busiest single-runway airports alongside London Gatwick.

1 min

Noida Airport will begin operations in 2024

The Noida Airport in Jewar is witnessing a flurry of activity as huge machines and a multitude of workers diligently shape the greenfield site.

2 mins

Unfolding Future as India Signs Artemis Accord

By joining the Artemis Accords, India joins forces with 26 other countries committed to peaceful, sustainable, and transparent cooperation in space exploration.

3 mins

Chandrayaan Update

According to ISRO's Chairman S Somanath, Ahmedabad will emerge as the central hub for the development of India's quantum communication capabilities, specifically quantum key distribution (QKD) technology.

1 min

ISRO awards Gaganyaan Mission mandate to Tata Elxsi

Tata Elxsi, a leading global design company that blends technology, creativity, and engineering has partnered with ISRO to enable the upcoming Gaganyaan Mission.

1 min

ISRO concludes NGLV blueprint

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a milestone as the Next Generation Launch Vehicle’s (NGLV) architecture was recently finalised.

1 min

Deciphering the 6E mega order

Well, it has happened, the biggest-ever order—500 of the A320 family for Indigo. AMEYA JOSHI looks at how the country’s number one airline will use these aircraft and what sort of network can absorb these machines.

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RECORD-BREAKING IATA AGM SIGNALS BOOM TIMES

The IATA AGM at Istanbul was a time of celebration for the airline industry which was back from the deep dark abyss that it had been these past three years. But there were issues galore that caught the attention of a large number of delegates. A special report

7 mins

AIX2023—MIND-BOGGLING INNOVATION

It was an interior show that was high on innovation, creating more space, better and lighter products and magical inflight entertainment systems. A special report on the Hamburg event

7 mins

A SHOW LIKE NO OTHER

The Paris Air Show 2023 will be long remembered as the India Air Show with record orders from Indian airlines. It was also the show when electric, hydrogen and eVTOLs took centre stage. A special report.

10+ mins

MRO 2027: Coping With The Challenge Of The Next Five Years

With a growing fleet and an aviation market expected to be the third largest in the world, Indian aviation will need state-of-the-art MROs that can take care of the huge 1000-plus aircraft that the country’s airlines will acquire in the next decade. PULAK SEN decodes the MRO story and the road ahead at the halfway mark. A Special report.

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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.