In this issue

This edition of is full of in-depth stories on our variety of issues concerning defence, national security and regional Geopolitics. The two cover stories on India's submarine fleet outline why India needs to urgently beef up the strength of subs if it has to be a true blue water navy in the region and a larger force in the Indo-Pacific. We also examine the government's ambitious target to have India among the top five exporting nations for defence equipment and the sort of road map that is required to achieve this goal. We also look at ISRO's Netra program which hopes to provide a proactive initiative to safeguard India’s interests in space by mitigating the risks posed by space debris and other hazards. We also have a piece on the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Bhutan and how that will impact the relationship between the two countries. All this plus all are regular features in the April of

New Terminal for Dehradun

The newly constructed terminal building at Dehradun Airport was officially inaugurated on February 14, representing a significant step forward in enhancing infrastructure and connectivity in the northern state.

1 min

Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency ROLLS

Aero-engine manufacturers are accelerating the development of next-generation powerplants for commercial aviation. A special report

8 mins

Mission Gaganyaan: ISRO gets back to work

The Indian human spaceflight programme has the potential to create an all-new aerospace ecosystem for setting up associated industries, boosting thousands of MSMEs in the sector and creating at least 15,000 jobs for Indian youth related to the domain. An in-depth report

10+ mins

Greenwash or Sustainability?

As the pressure to reduce their carbon footprint grows on airlines, the industry grapples with a complex set of options with no clear visible goal in sight. As things stand, the 2050 zero carbon goal seems pretty elusive.

9 mins

Air Power and India's Northeast

India’s Northeast is being connected to the rest of India as never before. With the operationalisation of Hollongi Airport in Arunachal Pradesh state's capital of Itanagar, every state in the region is now connected with the rest of India. A report on the region and its aviation potential.

10 mins

The real regional CONTENDERS

ATR and Embraer are bullish on market prospects for their regional transport aircraft A Special report

9 mins

WINGS INDIA FLIES

The 2024 edition of Wings India conducted in February in Hyderabad saw the participation of all the industry heavyweights. There were a few orders and some interesting announcements. A Special report.

7 mins

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. When all that was settled came news that the certification process has extended the timeline, with Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury acknowledging that the process is taking longer than initially anticipated. The aircraft could now see a delay in the entry for service with the timeline moving to likely late 2024. An insight into the developments.

9 mins

New Terminal for Dehradun

The newly constructed terminal building at Dehradun Airport was officially inaugurated on February 14, representing a significant step forward in enhancing infrastructure and connectivity in the northern state.

1 min

Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency

Aero-engine manufacturers are accelerating the development of next-generation powerplants for commercial aviation. A special report

8 mins

Mission Gaganyaan: ISRO gets back to work

The Indian human spaceflight programme has the potential to create an all-new aerospace ecosystem for setting up associated industries, boosting thousands of MSMEs in the sector and creating at least 15,000 jobs for Indian youth related to the domain. An in-depth report by AMARTYA SINHA

10+ mins

Greenwash or Sustainability?

As the pressure to reduce their carbon footprint grows on airlines, the industry grapples with all complex set of options with no clear visible goal in sight. As things stand, the 2050 zero carbon goal seems pretty elusive.

10 mins

Air Power and India's Northeast

India's Northeast is being connected to the rest of India as never before. With the operationalisation of Hollongi Airport in Arunachal Pradesh state's capital of Itanagar, every state in the region is now connected with the rest of India. A report on the region and its aviation potential.

9 mins

The real regional CONTENDERS

ATR and Embraer are bullish on market prospects for their regional transport aircraft A Special report

8 mins

WINGS INDIA FLIES

The 2024 edition of Wings India conducted in February in Hyderabad saw the participation of all the industry heavyweights. There were a few orders and some interesting announcements. A Special report.

7 mins

A321XLR: Likely delay in delivery!

Airbus has officially announced a delay in the service entry date for its A321XLR model, pushing it back to the third quarter of 2024.

8 mins

American Airlines' 'Depressing' Overnight Solution

In the realm of travel mishaps and surprises, we've witnessed our fair share of both marvels and catastrophes.

1 min

VANISHING ACTS: PIA CREW MEMBERS DISAPPEAR MID-FLIGHT TO CANADA

PIA is embarrassed by the number of cabin crew who disappear and seek a asylum in Canada. It has now almost become an epidemic A special report.

4 mins

Odysseus' Lunar Odyssey

The lunar lander Odysseus gracefully powered down recently, marking the end of its remarkable journey.

2 mins

Earth observation takes centre stage with NASA-ISRO collaboration

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made clear the purpose of its upcoming joint mission with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) the Synthetic Aperture Radar (NIS AR) satellite.

2 mins

ISRO Sets Sights on Next-Gen Rocket

Success breeds success, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is riding high on this principle.

1 min

WINGS INDIA FLIES

The 2024 edition of Wings India conducted in February in Hyderabad saw the participation of all the industry heavyweights. There were a few orders and some interesting announcements. A Special report.

6 mins

OPTIMISM SOARS AS AVIATION INDUSTRY GATHERS FOR SINGAPORE AIR SHOW

Finally, Singapore managed to have a sparkling air show that saw huge participation, exciting new equipment and an energy that had been missing in 2022. A special report.

10 mins

Eve Air Mobility and SkyScape collaborate

Japan's ambition to revolutionise urban air mobility (UAM) has taken a significant leap forward.

2 mins

Airbus delays A321XLR service entry to Q3 2024

Airbus has officially announced a delay in the service entry date for its A321XLR model, pushing it back to the third quarter of 2024. This postponement comes after the service entry date for the A321XLR was initially set for 2023 but was subsequently rescheduled to 2024.

2 mins

Mumbai Airport Delays: Flights, Congestion, and Curtailed Operations

Have you as a flier encountered delays during take-off at Mumbai Airport lately?

3 mins

Billionaire investor's strategic moves in aviation

A Billionaire investor Carl Icahn's recent acquisition of nearly 10 per cent of JetBlue Airways has sent waves through the aviation industry.

1 min

Negative publicity casts shadow over SriLankan sale

Sri Lanka's Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala has indicated that certain potential investors in SriLankan Airlines are considering withdrawing their interest due to negative publicity surrounding the airline.

1 min

Emirates to expand presence in Americas

Emirates unveiled plans to launch daily flights connecting Dubai to Bogota, Colombia, via Miami, commencing June 2024.

1 min

Jetstar introduces new uniforms

Jetstar is bidding farewell to its iconic black and orange uniforms after nearly two decades, opting for a modern blue and softer orange palette for its frontline staff.

1 min

Read all stories from Cruising Heights

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.