In this issue

Cruising Heights’ August, 2022 edition primarily focusses on the booming India-Vietnam sector of civil aviation. The issue analyses the story of the evolving air connectivity scenario and modernisation of aviation infrastructure in India’s Northeast. The edition also carries a detailed article on the open fan architecture of CFM’s RISE technology development programme. The issue also carries a comprehensive report on the recent successful conclusion of Farnborough-2022 Airshow in UK. A back-page story of a 86-year-old (longest serving) air hostess in the world takes the edition to a very interesting conclusion. The August, 2022 issue of the magazine is a must-read for everyone.

Spirit Airlines opts for JetBlue over Frontier

Spirit Airlines' merger drama has finally come to an end with the airline agreeing to a deal with JetBlue Airways.

1 min

Sri Lankan flights refuel at Kerala

Since May 27, 65 Sri Lankan Airlines flights have proceeded to destinations such as Melbourne, Sydney, Paris and Frankfurt after refuelling at Thiruvananthapuram Airport.

1 min

AFT's VTOL spree

"French aerospace start-up Ascendance Flight Technologies has disclosed letters of intent for 245 examples of its proposed hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, known as the Atea. The Atea is five-seat, low-carbon aircraft which will go into production in 2025.

1 min

Halo partners with Eve for UATM solutions

Halo Aviation has agreed to be the first launch customer for Eve's urban air traffic management (UATM) software.

1 min

Safran expands Indian footprint

On July 7 and 8, Safran inaugurated three new production sites in India and announced the construction of a major new facility in 2025, bolstering its strategic partnership with the country.

1 min

India-Vietnam market: Hot, hot, and hotter!

With VietJet and Vietnam Airlines doing an 'Emirates' on India with multiple flights to multiple destinations, it is evident they look at the subcontinent as a key market. Is it a temporary relocation of routes till China opens completely again, or is it part of a long-term ambition to create a profitable hub in their home base?

8 mins

Boosting India's Northeast

A strong regional airline network will not only uplift the Northeastern states, but will also help in addressing travel requirements to all the corners of those states, which will directly or indirectly help in creating more and more footfalls and will open thousands of new opportunities including new job openings in the region. An in-depth report.

7 mins

Farnborough 2022 concludes

The grand biennial aviation extravaganza in UK witnessed the participation of many countries, and sealing of many deals, thus setting a roadmap for the civil aviation industry for the next few years.

10+ mins

A revolutionary 'open architecture'

The open fan architecture is a key component of aero-engine maker CFM International's "Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines" (RISE) technology development program which aims to demonstrate and mature a range of new technologies for future engines that could enter service by the mid-2030s.

9 mins

Gulfstream takes luxury to new skies

There are private jets, and then eyes were on the new Gulfstream G800 at the recently-held Farnborough Air Show.

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.