Cruising Heights' March 2019 issue takes an in indepth look at the situation of Jet Airways: What went wrong with what was once a jewel in the Indian skies? As the airline completes its 25th year, Founder and Chairman Naresh Goyal should be celebrating but his airline has been hit so hard that he has no other option but to quit his position to revive the beleaguered airline. In addition, an indepth story on the second round of privatisation of airports in India -- this time six airports were put up for privatisation and the Adani Group won the bidding to take over all these six airports. The magazine also discusses why Airbus had to call off its love affair with the A380. There is also a follow-up on the Ground Handling tender that discusses why the process of tender leaves serious questions. Plus: all regular features.


Cruising Heights' December 2019 issue concentrates on why carriers - some operating for more than 50 years - had to shut shop, leaving passengers stranded. This issue also focuses on the 50 fabulous years of Airbus, a company formed to revive the struggling European aircraft industry after WW II, that has become a globally-recognised symbol of European ambition. 
The magazine also takes a look at aviation's biennial Dubai Airshow 2019. The rivalry between Boeing and Airbus notwithstanding, the show saw orders worth millions and showcased cutting edge technology. There is also an infographic that focuses on why the timeline of Boeing 777X first delivery has been moved to late 2020. Plus all the regular features.

Cruising Heights' November 2019 provides an in-depth analysis on the condition of the aviation market in India. The situation of the market is confusing: on one hand carriers like IndiGo - India's largest low-cost carrier- are losing money and posting huge discounts in tickets and, on the other, just a week later puts in the largest order in the aviation market for 300 Airbus' single aisle aircraft worth more than $330 billion at list price. The issue also focuses on the Boeing 737 Max saga. Due to whistle-blowers, congressional hearing and investigative reports Boeing is making it to the news almost every day and it seems that the tussle between FAA, victims' families and Boeing is not going to end anytime soon. This issue also covers a story on Gulfstream's G700, which is capable of flying 7,500 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, cruising just under the speed of sound. Plus: All regular features.



Cruising Heights' October 2019 issue takes an in-depth look at the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry of India. For a long time, the Indian MRO industry has been waiting for 'achey din' but the situation looks grim even though the rising number of Indian carriers remain a major market for commercial aircraft engines and MROs. If the government doesn't take proactive steps, the MRO industry might take more time to grow and prosper. 
The issue also focuses at some spectacular announcements that were made by business jet manufacturers, which has made the sector's professionals optimistic about the future. Also, BAOA, the country's apex business aviation body on how it is preparing to ensure that bizjets become more relevant for the country. An infographic on Beijing Daxing airport-- the giant starfish-shaped airport-that aims to become the biggest in the world. Plus: all the regular features.


Cruising Heights' September 2019 issue takes a close look at how Vistara -the country's youngest full-service carrier- aims to be the best airline globally. The story also focuses on its maiden international flight as well as plan for international expansion. The issue also takes an in-depth look at why the first flight of Zunum Aero ZA10 hybrid-electric airliner will not take place at all and does that mean that it is the end to cutting edge technology in aviation. An incisive report on the all-new Delhi airport. Delhi Airport is all set to welcome more flights, passengers and is becoming future-ready. It will be the only airport in the country to have four runways. The issue also looks at business aviation's green revolution, improving environmental performance is becoming one of the industry's top priority and general aviation is no exception. The industry has been working on green solutions as well as sustainable fuel alternatives. Plus: all regular features.


Cruising Heights' August 2019 issue takes an in-depth look at the on-going IndiGo slugfest. Once friends, Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, promoters of India's leading carrier IndiGo have fallen out with each other and it's clear that their friendship is finished. The issue also chalks out the plan of the government to get the 'Maharaja' back in the shape, though an unrealistic deadline has been kept but the government is doing all that it can do.
 Also, a feature on UDAN and Route Dispersal Guidelines: two policies that have the same aim but work at cross purposes. The question that has been raised is whether the two should be merged. The magazine also presents infographs on how the Pakistan airspace ban cost Indian airlines and how airplanes shooting the runways prompted DGCA to suspend pilots involved in those incidents. Plus: All regular features.    


Cruising Heights' July 2019 issue takes a close look at the aviation world's premier event, Paris Air Show 2019. Apart from the usual Boeing-Airbus rivalry - Boeing troubled by the B737 MAX grounding, however, wowed the aviation fraternity when it received orders for the same plane from IAG - there were electric and autonomous aircraft on display. The issue also takes an indepth look at the challenges which are in front of the new civil aviation minister. An incisive report of the 75th IATA AGM and WATS at Seoul. The meet was held in challenging times. 2019 will be the 10th consecutive year of airline profits, but rising costs, trade wars and other uncertainties are likely to have an impact on the bottom line. Added to that is the prolonged grounding of the 737 MAX aircraft.  The magazine also discusses, why did Airports Authority of India cancel its controversial Ground Handling tender? Was it because there were allegations of under-the-table practices or was it due to the government's privatisation efforts of Air India and its subsidiaries? Plus: all regular features.

Cruising Heights' June 2019 issue takes an in-depth look at the preparation of Bangalore airport to unveil its airport in a garden. Over the last ten years, BIAL has seen the development that has enabled Bangalore airport to be among the best airports in the world in terms of facilities and passenger convenience. To cater to the growing demands of the passengers and the civil aviation market, BIAL has undertaken a capital development programme which includes a new terminal, a second runway, expansion to the access roads and internal road infrastructure, utilities as well as a new multi-modal transport hub. The issue also concentrates on how Indian low-cost-carriers are travelling the path to become the JetBlue of the Indian skies. In addition, an in-depth story on Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC), that has been working very hard to train more than 1000 pilots. The issue also features the best and worst airlines of 2019 around the world. Plus: all regular features.


Cruising Heights' May 2019 issue looks at low-cost carrier IndiGo flying on international routes. While the carrier's domestic routing was well planned, the international flights might not be that smooth. It has had to face challenges : from terminal conversion to competitors. An indepth story on IndiGo's foreign forays. 
While the issue also features an infographical story on the problems that Jet Airways continues to face, there is a follow-up on the ground handling tender that has raised fears of security lapses. All this even as rules were tampered by Airports Authority of India to accommodate a handful of favoured participants that have questionable security clearances.  In addition, an in-depth story on what went wrong with Rolls- Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines. The incident came to light when Singapore Airlines grounded two of its 787-10s after it found premature blade deterioration on some Trent TEN turbofans powering its biggest Dreamliners. Plus: All regular features.



Cruising Heights' April 2019 issue takes a look at the two accidents of the Boeing 737 Max that happened within a period of six months. So, even as investigations continue to find out what really happened, a question that is doing the rounds is: why did US planemaker Boeing rush to unleash the plane for commercial aviation and did the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cut corners to complete the certification processes? 
The issue also concentrates on the reasons behind the sudden demise of WOW Air: what caused an airline that was so profitable dive into losses and whether Low Cost Long Haul carriers are a feasible option? The issue also features an in-depth analysis into how the Tatas forayed into airport business and bought a stake in GMR with GIC and SSG Capital Management. Plus: All regular features.

Cruising Heights February 2019 issue takes an in-depth look at the Ground Handling Tender where questions have been raised about the transparency of the tender process. The magazine also discusses how government and airports are taking initiatives to make the passenger experience at airports hassle-free along with an elaborate review of the Boeing 777X, the newest from the family of the 777 jetliners. Also a close look at how regional connectivity scheme has helped fuel the growth of ATRs in the country. In the cargo section, two veterans from the cargo industry look at what 2019 holds for India and the world. 
Cruising Heights also has a feature on Dassault's newest aircraft: the Falcon 6X ultra-widebody business jet with which Dassault Aviation is all set to provide a world-class experience with deliveries scheduled in 2022. A feature on Saab's remote ATCs. Plus: all regular features.

The January issue of Cruising Heights looks at Richard Branson’s path breaking effort to commercialise space travel. Sir Richard has been known to do the unimaginable and as he prepares to launch tourism flights into space, we look at the adventure—the potential and the possibilities. We also have an insightful piece on how carriers plan their routes and how crucial and critical is network planning to the overall health of an airline. Plus, an in depth look at inflight connectivity that is just around the corner for Indian carriers. All this and all our regular features makes this a must read issue.

Cruising Heights December 2018 issue concentrates on how aviation infrastructure - or rather the lack of it - could be a major hindrance to the growth of aviation in the country. The cover story looks at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport that remains constrained for slots even though it created a record of logging the highest number of flights from an airport with a single runway. 
The magazine also looks at the ups and downs in the Jet Airways saga as well as two airports in the world: one of them the world's largest at Istanbul that was recently inaugurated and the other one in Mexico that has become the focus of a political battle even before construction could start.
Also a major focus on the LEAP engine. On July 13, 2008, GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines, partners in the 50/50 CFM International joint venture, made aviation history by launching the advanced LEAP-X engine programme. Ten years later, this engine is delivering everything that was promised that day and more.
Plus all the regular features in Cruising Heights.

Cruising Heights' November 2018 issue focuses on the Indian aviation scene with domestic carriers mounting long-haul flights to foreign destinations: 148 new services have start this October and November with  82 new services by IndiGo alone. The cost-conscious Indian traveler has been suddenly swamped with so many flights to foreign destinations this winter and holiday season that he could have ever dreamt of earlier. 
The issue also discusses IndiGo's losses and analyses how IndiGo's founder Rahul Bhatia has the capability to weather the storm and help his airline keep its head in the skies despite the losses and the inhospitable atmosphere. 
There is also a story on how plane engine maker CFM is trying to overcome the problems it has been facing. Today, the LEAP engines - now on aircraft from four carriers - from the CFM stable have had a clear run with no major issues. 
Also in the issue: An infographic look at Singapore Airlines' longest flight in the world, a trip to relive history from Vistara, British Airways' celebration of the first trans-Atlantic flight and why easyJet has taken Netflix to court.


Cruising Heights' October issue takes a look at the  Jeh Wadia-led GoAir to piece together the GoAir saga. Over the last few years the carrier has grown in strength and as it spreads wings internationally, it finds itself in a unique position. In an industry where the glamour quotient is high, GoAir is one of the silent performers and will complete 13 years of unhindered operations this November. 
The issue also looks at how the Cochin International Airport - that stopped functioning for nearly a fortnight since it was totally flooded - came back with a bang in 10 days after the flood waters had receded. 
On the manufacturers' list, the issue highlights the coming out of the first B777-X non-flying static test airplane that remains on course for certification of the type in 2020. The news story focuses on the aircraft that offers more range and payload than competing airplanes but also uses 12 per cent less fuel. Plus: All our regular features.

Cruising Heights’ September issue takes an in depth look at how the potential of the MRO business to flourish in India continues to remain on paper. The size of industry in 2015 was Rs five billion (Rs 500 crore). Today, the size remains at the same Rs five billion. While on the one hand, we do not miss any opportunity to tom-tom the rapid growth of the aviation sector and how the country will be in the top three in the next five years in the world, the MRO industry – one could refer to it as the backbone of the aviation sector -- has been totally forgotten by the government. This edition also looks at pilots and the multiple issues plaguing airlines worldwide—thanks to the menad woman in the cockpit. Plus: India’s brand new drone policy and the UDAN project ASEAN that is in the works.

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. 


Cruising Heights' July issue takes a close look at Jet Airways, once India's only carrier with all the bells and whistles. Today as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the carrier looks old and tired. In the domestic skies, Jet has lost its dominant position. Internationally too, Jet is an also ran. Now that it is inducting the new B737 MAX8, the carrier has the opportunity to get back the leadership position it once held. 
The issue also has a run-down of the mess that Air India is in. Caught in a tight-jacketed financial bind, the airline started its downhill journey a long ago and if nothing is done to revive its fortunes by the end of this financial year, India could bid farewell to the iconic national carrier. Also, an update on all that happened at the Sydney AGM of the International Air Transport Association.  
In the cargo section, despite the moves to bring in greater use of technology to boost exports, little has been done in non-metro airports to enhance facilities. Plus: All the regular features.

Cruising Heights' June 2018 issue details how far the government's promise to make the Aam Aadmi fly is from reality with only 15 per cent of the total 453 routes awarded to various airline and helicopter operators taking off. Given the present scenario: lack of infrastructure, many airports still awaiting required approvals and airlines still huffing over the approvals to start operations, the fate of the UDAN initiative still hangs in doubt - this, after a year the scheme was unveiled. 
Even so, UDAN has brought cheer for manufacturers of smaller aircraft, particularly ATR, Bombardier and Embraer, all angling for a share of the market. Also, there is a one-on-one with CEO of WOW air, an airline that has managed to capture fliers with its jaw dropping prices. Plus: a report on Jet Airways plans to set up a mini hub at Guwahati and the challenges that come with it; app-based heli-taxi services in India, and in the cargo section, IGIA awarded a pilot project to review and rate cargo services. Plus: all the regular features.


Cruising Heights' May 2018 issue details the goings-on among the top airframers of the world. Even as the Airbus-Bombardier tie-up awaits to cross the last hurdles, the Boeing-Embraer joint venture too, is in the midst of clearing the last formalities. What will the future look like when the two tie-ups are formalised and operational? What kind of competition would these tie-ups pose for the likes of China's Comac, Russia's Sukhoi and Japan's Mitsubishi?
Meanwhile, closer home, a look at the Air India divestment that has been going through air pockets with the government changing the contours of the bidding process. Also: An indepth interview with Airports Authority of India Chairman on infrastructure enhancement to accommodate the growth in air traffic. 
Plus: Launch of the Falcon 6X; Boeing's creates history with the rollout of the 10,000th Boeing 737 and how Japan Airlines' new recruits celebrate their first day at work. 


The April 2018 issue of Cruising Heights pieces together the Pratt & Whitney GTF engines- A320neos problems. Snags with the engines have continued to dog the A320neos prompting regulator DGCA to order grounding of 600+ flights of IndiGo and GoAir. Was the grounding a panic reaction? The engine makers say a solution has been found but the domestic operators' growth plans have gone awry and fliers are in a state of panic. 
In addition, an indepth story on the paucity of trained personnel in aviation. It is literally a problem of plenty for Indian carriers as they seek to increase their aircraft fleet sizes to cater for passenger demand that continues to rise year-on-year. Reason: The airlines will need to make even greater efforts to add captains and first officers to pilot their aircraft. Also, the buoyant civil aviation market means that in almost every department there will be fewer trained people. What then is the way out? Special sections on Business Aviation, Helicopters and Statistics. Plus: All regular features.

As Indian aviation inches closer to claim the third spot in the world by 2020, it is creating new opportunities for both airlines and the passengers. With that focus Cruising Heights' special 100 page 'Outlook' issue highlights the changing face of Indian aviation--both at ground and in skies-in this run against the biggies in business. The cover story points out that the low-cost long-haul flight is one such opportunity.  Now, with foreign destinations beckoning Indian carriers and regulations permitting flights, the low-cost long-haul business model is attracting interest from Indian LCCs. The issue also gives elaborative accounts of the top airports of our country that has made air travelling more than just a mode of transport with their at par advancements as well as growth stories of country's private carriers. Plus: elaborative cargo section and focus features of main manufactures in business.

The world had the safest year in aviation and with that focus Cruising Heights' February issue highlights the innovation that is taking place to keep the aviation industry safe. The cover story deals with the measures taken by Indian carriers to maintain safety in what could become a crowded aviation destination. In addition, in keeping with regulations, the aviation industry is seeing a technological upgrade for safety.
The issue also deals with the technological advances in cabin and onboard entertainment as well as three pictorial stories on aviation-related events: the blizzard that shutdown New York's JFK Airport, the evacuation of stranded tourists from a Swiss ski resort and the lifeline from Emirates that saved the A380. Plus: All the regular features. 


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.

Cruising Heights brings the lowdown from the Dubai Air Show. While our editors take a close look at the big deals landed by Airbus and Boeing, there is news about the latest in aviation that was showcased at Dubai: from the blimps for sightseeing to Dubai's space ambitions.  
Also in the issue a detailed report on the rise of the ATR in a totally new format: that of a freighter. What will be so special with the ATR freighter that FedEx Express has ordered? A look at the Embraer KC-390 and all that is happening in military aerospace.
  Is it the beginning of the end of the A380? Cruising Heights takes an infographic look. Plus: All the regular features.   


Cruising Heights November 2017 takes a look at top low cost carriers, IndiGo and SpiceJet, that have joined in the competition to reach the last mile as part of the Udey Desh ka Aam Nagrik programme. While one has plans to start operations with seaplanes, the other wants to bank on ATRs. 
On the international front, Airbus' stake in Bombardier's C Series has added a new dimension to the rivalry between the two giant aerospace manufacturers in the single-aisle market. Will the C Series airplanes soar with the much-needed help from Airbus.
Meanwhile, in the military aerospace front, while Lockheed Martin has upped the ante in the Indian Air Force's fighter requirement by announcing that it was keen to share the F-16 technology with India, Dassault Aviation has taken the first step in the production of the Rafale by laying the foundation stone for the manufacturing facility in Nagpur. 
Plus: All the regular features


The October issue of Cruising Heights focuses on India Air Force's induction of new platforms combined with upgrades to existing assets to maintain its combat edge. Further, it analyses how government's ambitious UDAN scheme remains 'Only HAWA, No HAWAI', considering the lack of visualisation of the challenges and pitfalls it entails.

September's Cruising Heights takes a look at what the country lacks in the preparation for Air Navigation Services for the huge growth that will be seen in aviation in the coming decade. Also focus on how Virtual Reality is becoming the new norm for aviation technicians. Plus: Air cargo gains a major boost.


Cruising Heights, India's top commercial aviation monthly, takes an indepth look at how AirAsia India is ramping up and expanding operations even as it waits to hit the 20-airplane mark to start international operations.  The carrier's CEO Amar Abrol, in a one-to-one rubbishes all the talk of the airline being run from AirAsia headquarters in Malaysia and emphasises that the Indian unit is run by the board. 
In other sections: A former DGCA and a former pilot put out their views on the DGCA Versus Pilots issues; A graphical look at the tenth birthday of the Dreamliner; How Russia's MC-21 is shaping up to challenge the duopoly of Boeing and Airbus, and more. 


Cruising Heights profiles the feisty and unputdownable CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker, who is waging a lone battle against his tiny nation's four Arab neighbours that have created a blockade. Our other cover story takes a look at the goings-on in the privatisation moves of Air India which has attracted suitors who do not have an iota of knowledge about the terms of sale. Also, our editorial team profiles the new planes that were on show at the Paris Air Show and an insight into the Boeing-Bombardier controversy. Plus, a profile of the young man who has been making the model of an Air India B777 - but with paper.



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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.

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