In this issue

Cruising Heights' August issue takes an indepth look at the SpiceJet saga. From an almost written-off airline in December 2014, the low-cost carrier has, within a span of three years, seen a miraculous recovery. Today, it is on the verge of nudging top carrier and rival IndiGo from its perch even as it seeks to month international services to Europe and other destinations with its new planes. The issue also looks at the new star in the aviation firmament, the A220-300. Also: interviews with Dassault's Vadim Feldzer about the the new Falcon jet programme that holds a lot of promises for the company; and with Francois Cognard, Vice President, Sales, Asia-Pacific, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft who points out that the Q400 was best suited for India's aviation needs and lastly, Saab officials who see a a huge potential for the company's remote ATCs in India. Plus: A report on the recent Farnborough Airshow and all the regular features.

A Scorcher Of A Show

The 2018 edition of the Farnborough Airshow once again delivered in terms of record deals for jetliners. It once again underlined the fact that the commercial aircraft industry remains in good health.

10+ mins

India Spiced Up

Ajay Singh has had a dream run with SpiceJet. The low-cost carrier has become a showpiece for the world: on its way to higher skies with improved performance on all fronts. K SRINIVASAN pieces the SpiceJet saga.

8 mins

Ability Of Q400 To Carry More Passengers Is A Big Advantage

Speaking to Cruising HeigHts on the sidelines of the Farnborough Airshow, Francois Cognard, Vice President, Sales, Asia-Pacific, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft pointed out that the Q400 was the best suited for India’s aviation needs.

4 mins

New Star On The Horizon

When Airbus completed its acquisition of Bombardier’s CSeries aircraft programme and became a majority stakeholder with 50.01 percent, it was seen as a step in the right direction by operators. And rightly so because Airbus wants to target the 100-150 seat market with the new addition in its family, reports C SANTHOSH.

10 mins

Saab Sees A Huge Potential For Its Remote ATCs In India

As the country invests substantially in upgrading its infrastructure in all domains – with the focus on smaller, regional airports – Saab’s remote tower concept is being widely discussed by both the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Saab believes its technology will provide the perfect solution that can help AAI operationalise airports in far-flung areas. JOHAN LANDIN, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions and VARUN VIJAY SINGH, Marketing Director, Air Defence and ATM from India Office talked to Cruising HeigHts. Excerpts from the conversation:

9 mins

Opportunities Galore For India

As the global MRO industry transitions towards new technology, India’s MRO market could find new opportunities – if only the right environment is created.

5 mins

GA Wishlist: Pit Stops And More

Business jet operators clearly want smaller airports to stay open longer and be better equipped in terms of refuelling facilities and parking bays. But are we ready?

6 mins

We Are Looking To Produce The Falcon 2000 Business Jet From The Nagpur Facility

After the successes of the Falcon 7X and 8X, there seems to be no looking back for Dassault Aviation. The new Falcon jet programme holds a lot of promises for the company, says Vadim Feldzer, Head of Global Communications, Dassault Falcon.

4 mins

Will Slower Growth Be The Norm Now?

IATA data for air cargo in May showed that the growth trend had come down and cited three reasons for that.

3 mins

A Tribute To A Superstar

When Amitabh Bachchan turned 75 some time ago, Cruising Heights’ Picture Editor Pradeep Chandra decided to celebrate it in his own special way.

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.