Cruising Heights - January 2018
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2017 was indeed an incredible year for aviation. Carriers the world over saw profits - and quite large ones at that - from passenger as well as cargo operations. While established aircraft manufacturers delivered a large number of planes, Russia and China got their act together to showcase their brand new single-aisle planes. There was also a fair amount of politics: the Airbus succession, the Bombardier-Airbus tie-up and, of course, the US Big Three versus the Middle East Big Three. 2017 was the year when IndiGo achieved a milestone that Indian carriers dream of: 1000 flights a day. It was also the year when the government's vision of letting the common Indian fly was realised through its Regional Connectivity Scheme. There were the odd blips of instances where fliers were harassed and humiliated. Cruising Heights takes a close look at the year gone by.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
