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SP’s Aviation
THE ARRIVAL OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Five Rafale - “Delight to Fight” as said by a senior from IAF, out of the 36 finalised in an intergovernmental deal with France by Prime Minister Modi, arrived on Wednesday at Ambala and are to be formally inducted in the IAF in August
7 min |
August 2020
SP’s Aviation
FROM FUTURE ADVANCEMENTS TO PRESENT SURVIVAL
AS FOR LEANN RIDGEWAY, VICE PRESIDENT of avionics and general manager of information management Services for Collins aerospace, technology can play a significant factor in the recovery.
3 min |
August 2020
SP’s Aviation
RAFALE: INDUCTION OF A NEW GENERATION IN WAR-FIGHTING
Induction of Rafale Jets signifies a great trust and responsibility being imposed on those who will manage, maintain, support and fly these wonderful war-fighting machines
3 min |
August 2020
SP’s Aviation
FIA GOES VIRTUAL
One of the largest trade exhibitions for the aerospace and defence industries, where civilian and military aircraft are demonstrated to potential customers and investors, the Farnborough International Airshow went online
1 min |
August 2020
SP’s Aviation
AIR INDIA EXPRESS STRUCK WITH AN UNMITIGATED DISASTER
The airport at Calicut was upgraded to international status in 2006 and today it is the 11th busiest airport in the country in terms of traffic
6 min |
August 2020
SP’s Aviation
A VERSATILE BIRD FROM BRAZIL
The C-390 is the largest, heaviest and most complex military aircraft designed, developed and produced by Embraer and it signifies the level of aerospace technology that Embraer has achieved
9 min |
August 2020
SP’s Aviation
SpaceX: Is This A Beginning Of Space Tourism?
This mission marked the first time a commercially developed space vehicle, owned and operated by a private entity rather than NASA, carried Americans into orbit
7 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
At Last Private Aircraft And Charter Operations See Some Action
To bring back stranded Indians from overseas, the government finally issued guidelines for an order to allow non-scheduled domestic operations, post two months of travel restrictions
3 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
Diligent Efforts - The Need Of The Hour
The nation needs to be concerned about the overall strategic and economic relations with China which have been in turmoil in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
5 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
POST COVID-19 WORLD LIKELY TO WITNESS A RISE IN FLYING PRIVATE
There are as many as 700 touchpoints exposing passengers to the risk of contagion on a single commercial flight, compared to just 20 such in business aviation
6 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
TIME FRAME & QUALITY IS THE KEY
If time frame and quality criteria are not achievable by Indian aerospace industry then reliance on indigenous products will continue to remain a distant dream
3 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
EX-PILOT ACCOUNT
Keeping in mind the requirements of more long haul commitments as our diplomatic needs widen, it is strongly suggested that the newer long range Embraer Legacy 650 with extended fuel tanks may be considered. By procuring the aircraft from the same family, it will give the much needed flexibility whilst ensuring that the pilot training and maintenance infrastructure remains the same.
4 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
MORALE BOOSTER BY THE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF, IAF
“The development on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh is a small snapshot of what we are required to handle at a short notice”, said the Chief of the Air Staff.
3 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
COMING – RAFALE FIGHTERS
With delivery delayed till the end of July 2020 due to COVID-19 related issues, upon arrival the Rafale fighter aircraft will significantly boost the air power of the Indian Air Force and enhance the overall combat potential and deterrence value
3 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
WOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL (INDIA CHAPTER) AND LOCKHEED MARTIN INDIA ADVANCE STEM EDUCATION IN INDIA
The initiative aims to support ongoing mentoring and remote engagement for middle and high school students to promote careers in aerospace and aviation
3 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
BOEING RESUMES THE PRODUCTION OF 737 MAX
After five months of inactivity, the aerospace manufacturer begins with the restart of production of controversial jetliners
3 min |
May - June 2020
SP’s Aviation
Indian Airline Industry After Covid-19 Pandemic
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is the nodal authority responsible for the formulation of national policies and programmers for development and regulation of the Indian civil aviation industry.
9 min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
Finally – Boost For Industry
India is poised to be the next MRO hub in South Asia in the next five years with all the advantages it will build in that time
4 min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
INDIAN AIRLINE INDUSTRY IN DISTRESS
Unless the Government of India steps in and extends timely and unmitigated financial support the airline industry may find it difficult to survive
3 min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
INDIAN AIRLINES FLY HIGH WITH FREIGHTER SERVICES
While the Indian aviation industry struggles to keep its operational costs balanced, a questionable economy not just of the industry but also the entire nation is staring straight in the times to come
9 min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
RAYTHEON & UTC COME TOGETHER TO CREATE RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES
Raytheon & United Technologies Corporation consolidate in one of the largest mergers in the history of aerospace world to create world’s most advanced aerospace and defence systems provider. With the advent of Raytheon Technologies Corporation, as a result of this merger, exciting times await the defence and aerospace industry.
5 min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
THE INDIAN AIR FORCE RESPONSE
The IAF is ever ready and geared up to meet all the emerging needs of the nation and to support the ongoing war against the COVID-19 Pandemic.
6 min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
CURRENT SCENARIO IN INDIA
Airlines in India spend about 13 to 15 per cent of their revenues towards maintenance the second-highest cost item for airlines after fuel
10+ min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
WAY FORWARD
The government needs to work with greater empathy and trust towards the industry and to ensure that the businesses are given immediate blood transfusion so that they can survive
9 min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
ONE-ON-ONE: GLOBAL MARKET LEADER MARKS 25 YEARS OF SHAPING THE INDUSTRY
Even during this torrid Corona crisis, Lufthansa Technik continues to provide reliable services and fulfillment based on a solid network of global MRO operations in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific and a vast network of subcontractors. “To fulfil the growing MRO demands in Asia and remain a key player in this environment, we have been regionalising our organisation to be closer to our customers and developing our offerings.” Gerald Steinhoff, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales Asia Pacific, Lufthansa Technik AG speaks to SP’s Aviation on their growth and plans for the future.
9 min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
AIRCRAFT SANITISING TECHNIQUES
Sanitising the cabin of the aircraft involves spraying or wiping surfaces by any one disinfectant from the list approved by the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States.
5 min |
April 2020
SP’s Aviation
Stealth Crucial Or Overrated?
Stealth is essentially a combination of several technologies, all of which combine to greatly reduce the distances at which an aircraft can be detected by the enemy
9 min |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
Setting The Stage For India To Fly High
Capacity building in focus to prepare for a 4-fold increase in air traffic to actualise the ‘Flying for All’ manifest
4 min |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
STELLAR AUTHORITY OF GLOBAL BUSINESS AVIATION
From exploring his interests in aviation to working for the challenging MENA region’s exposure to business aviation to now being at the forefront of the global business aviation industry, Alnaqbi has had an exciting journey during his three decades in the industry
6 min |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
THE RISING “STAR”
“We are pleased to announce the launch of our new flights which offer enhanced options and convenience to our customers. Our aircrafts are fast, seats are comfortable and our crew is experienced to provide a ‘Star Experience’. We plan to help the Indian travellers connect to various locations at affordable rates and the best of services. We hope that we will live up to the expectations of our travellers and keep on serving the society through our business venture and customer-centric approach.” — Sanjay Ghodawat, Chairman, Star Air
2 min |