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Cruising Heights' July 2019 issue takes a close look at the aviation world's premier event, Paris Air Show 2019. Apart from the usual Boeing-Airbus rivalry - Boeing troubled by the B737 MAX grounding, however, wowed the aviation fraternity when it received orders for the same plane from IAG - there were electric and autonomous aircraft on display. The issue also takes an indepth look at the challenges which are in front of the new civil aviation minister. An incisive report of the 75th IATA AGM and WATS at Seoul. The meet was held in challenging times. 2019 will be the 10th consecutive year of airline profits, but rising costs, trade wars and other uncertainties are likely to have an impact on the bottom line. Added to that is the prolonged grounding of the 737 MAX aircraft. The magazine also discusses, why did Airports Authority of India cancel its controversial Ground Handling tender? Was it because there were allegations of under-the-table practices or was it due to the government's privatisation efforts of Air India and its subsidiaries? Plus: all regular features.

A Diplomat In The Cockpit!

Hardeep Puri is the man in command as the country's new Civil Aviation Minister. A profile.

3 mins

New Head, Old Challenges

The country has a new government and a new Minister for Civil Aviation in Hardeep Singh Puri. He has a whole lot of challenges to tackle, beginning with Air India. AMEYA JOSHI lists out the challenges the new government faces in civil aviation.

7 mins

Falling Numbers

Jet Airways’ closure has meant a decline in the earnings of the country’s top airports, especially Delhi and Mumbai. Taking a look at the diminishing numbers at most airports, AMEYA JOSHI points out that while it will take some time to get back to the growth path that existed for the last five years, every airport operator will have to bear up with lower passenger service fee (PSF) and User Development Fee (UDF).

5 mins

Pakyong Airport: Only Visuals, No Action

Nestled amidst the clouds at 1400 meters above sea level, with a breath-taking view of the beautiful Pakyong valley amidst the Himalayas, is Pakyong Airport in Sikkim.

4 mins

Showtime @ Paris!

The 53rd edition of the Paris Air Show would have gone down in history as possibly the first one where US aerospace giant Boeing entered as a 'loser' but emerged as a 'winner'courtesy Willie Walsh and his 200-B737 MAX order. There were, however, other innovations to look forward to at the show: electric, supersonic and autonomous aircraft. A show of shows!

6 mins

IATA Boss Delivers A Warning

It is clear that the demand for air travel is growing very fast – IATA expects it to double in the next 20 years – but it will come after a lot of struggle by airlines. The recent IATA AGM in Seoul, resounded with a warning about the trade war waged by the USA. A close look at the takeaways.

5 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.