In this issue

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.

Jaffna airport becomes operational

The first international flight to land at Jaffna airport was an Alliance Air flight from Chennai.

1 min

Drought In The Time Of Plenty

How do you explain the Indian aviation market when you have the country’s largest airline declare a huge, more than anticipated loss and just a week later make one of its biggest-ever aircraft acquisitions of 300 single-aisle Airbus planes worth more than $33 billion at list prices?

7 mins

TruJet Lessons: How To Keep Flying And Counter The Competition

Barely five years old and with only five ATRs in its fleet, TruJet has managed to survive in what can be considered as difficult times for the aviation sector in the country. The regional carrier has not been able to scale up its operations and today, finds itself at a crossroad, writes Ameya Joshi. If it can sustain itself, TruJet could become a model for successful regional operations in the country.

8 mins

Betting Big On The ‘Profit Hunter'

Brazil’s Embraer is all set to become Boeing Brazil. And, when that does happen, Boeing could well brush away the MAX worries and look at better times.

3 mins

Trade War Heavy On Cargo

Air cargo is now in its longest slump in demand since the global financial crisis in 2008. According to latest figures by IATA, the demand in global air freight market has contracted by 3.9 percent.

5 mins

LCCs Find Solace In Cargo

IndiGo and SpiceJet have been focusing on boosting cargo and have witnessed success. Today, quite a large percentage of cargo – domestic and international – is being handled by the two carriers. A report.

3 mins

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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.