In this issue

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.

Tatas Reach Out To GMR

Airport major GMR had been looking around for investors for quite some time. It finally got the Tatas along with Singapore’s GIC and SSG Capital Management. While the move signifies Tatas’ interest in the aviation business, it also points to a change of direction in the manner in which GMR conducts its business. A report.

7 mins

Max And Its Maximum Boycott

Two accidents of the Boeing 737 Max have raised a number of questions: the first and foremost being the speed with which the US planemaker rushed to ensure the commercial debut of the plane. Did the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cut corners to complete its certifications process? A close look at the goings-on in the B737 Max story.

8 mins

Jet's Slot Factor

Even as Jet Airways stops flying to stations one after another, the question that arises is: Who gets the slots it vacates? Getting and maintaining slots nationally and internationally is a difficult proposition and till now, the beleaguered airline has been trying hard to keep its nose in the air by hanging on to the hardest to obtain airport slots around the world, as AMEYA JOSHI found out.

4 mins

'Beam Me Up, Musk'

Come 2050, that iconic catchphrase that made its way into popular culture from the science fiction television series Star Trek, could become reality. This time around, the request will not be from Captain Kirk to his chief engineer, Montgomery “Scotty” Scott but to billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk who is pursuing his dream to set up a human colony on Mars. His Raptor engines have achieved their task. All that remains to be done is their attachment to Starship…

4 mins

Wow! It's The End!

Started with hype and fanfare, Skuli Mogensen’s WOW Air – the low-cost long haul carrier – has flown into the sunset. What are the reasons?

5 mins

IATA Prescribes Three-pronged Approach

Countering the gloomy future, the IATA chief outlined three priorities that would help air cargo to gain some growth: Modernisation, enforcing Global Standards and opening borders for trade. A report

4 mins

Now, Chillies From Varanasi To Dubai…

In its move to connect to the last farmer, cargo flights will start receiving Viability Gap Funding and in the process boost incomes in the hinterland.

2 mins

A Bird, A Tiger, A Shark? No, It's A Plane

Spanning the three worlds – Earth, Water and Sky – Embraer’s ‘Profit Hunters’ fly around looking for new markets.

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.