In this issue

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.

'Our Solutions Will Help Connect Far-Flung Places To Hubs All Across India'

JAN WIDERSTROM, Chairman and MD, Saab India talks of their long commitment with India and how with UDAN and more airports coming up where their remote tower systems could work as a preferable solution for operation, the bond is meant to get stronger.

4 mins

'Working On Industrial, Delivery Plan To Minimise Customer Disruption'

PALASH ROY CHOWDHURY, Managing Director - India, Pratt & Whitney talks of how India -- the pioneer user of geared turbofan engine — has bonded strong with the company with time, be it with customer training Center in Hyderabad or the new bond with YMCA. Also, he gives insight on the engine issues with A320neos

4 mins

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.