In this issue

The January issue of Cruising Heights looks at Richard Branson’s path breaking effort to commercialise space travel. Sir Richard has been known to do the unimaginable and as he prepares to launch tourism flights into space, we look at the adventure—the potential and the possibilities. We also have an insightful piece on how carriers plan their routes and how crucial and critical is network planning to the overall health of an airline. Plus, an in depth look at inflight connectivity that is just around the corner for Indian carriers. All this and all our regular features makes this a must read issue.

GMR's CSR arm pledges to create tomorrow together

The GMR Varalakshmi Foundation ends its Silver Jubilee year with promises to continue its services for the under-served communities of India.

2 mins

Network Planning Team Size

However, having an aircraft is not cheap and an airline cannot afford multiple types of planes. Over a period of time, as airlines have moved to dual categories of planes, they have started adjusting the flights. Take the case of indigo.

7 mins

Mile High Surfing

Indian carriers have lagged behind their global peers when it comes to in-flight connectivity. However, carriers like Vistara have been finding out ways to offer entertainment on board.

9 mins

Boeing Has Plenty On Its Plate

2018 has been a tough year for Boeing. The trade war with China, the cancelled Iran deal, the regulatory woes over the Embraer deal and the Lion Air Max crash have all come back to back. A special report on the issues.

5 mins

Focus On Air Cargo As Growth Driver

As air cargo at Indian airports see huge rise, the government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to ensure that the air cargo and logistics sectors do well.

2 mins

Donated Organs Face Transport Challenges

While intra-city movement of donated organs has now become an accepted fact, moving them by air is not only an expensive proposition but also time consuming.

2 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.