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SP’s Aviation
AIRPOWER BEYOND BOUNDARIES
IAF hosted its annual Air Force Day parade in Prayagraj this year, marking 91 years of the IAF \"touching the sky with glory\"
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Issue 9, 2023
SP’s Aviation
QUEST FOR GLOBAL OUTREACH
On the occasion of the 91st IAF Day, Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP's Aviation spoke extensively to Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, on a range of subjects concerning the Indian Air Force
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Issue 9, 2023
SP’s Aviation
INVEST IN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
For strategic independence, India needs to foster a robust domestic Aerospace and Defence manufacturing ecosystem through investment in Research & Development
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Issue 8, 2023
SP’s Aviation
CELEBRATING INDIA'S INDEPENDENCE.STRENGTHENING 'ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT'.
Forging stronger bonds and empowering self-reliance in Indian defence, Embraer goes on a collaborative journey for future-ready partnerships through innovative defence solutions
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Issue 8, 2023
SP’s Aviation
ISRAEL - A KEY STRATEGIC PARTNER OF INDIA
The two countries share a number of common challenges, including terrorism, and cooperate closely on security matters. Israel is a major supplier of weapons, ammunition and battlefield technology to India and the two countries are working together to develop new technologies.
5 min |
Issue 8, 2023
SP’s Aviation
PRIVATE INDUSTRY TAKING AVIATION BY STORM
The airline industry has again proved that whenever private enterprise is unleashed in any sector it takes that sector by storm. Defence and aerospace manufacturing could well replicate this feat within the next 20 years.
9 min |
Issue 8, 2023
SP’s Aviation
INDIA'S CENTURY UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF INDIAN AVIATION
Witness the renaissance of India’s aviation industry as it takes flight towards a Century of Prosperity unlocking extraordinary opportunities in India’s aviation sector
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Issue 8, 2023
SP’s Aviation
AVIATION SECTOR IN NATION BUILDING OVER THE LAST 76 YEARS
India's aviation sector has played a pivotal role in nation building by facilitating rapid connectivity across diverse regions, promoting economic growth through trade and tourism, and enhancing national security through efficient air transportation and defence capabilities
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Issue 8, 2023
SP’s Aviation
76 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE IAF'S GREAT PAST BUT CHALLENGING FUTURE
Charged with the significant task of safeguarding India's airspace, IAF has consistently served the nation with distinction since its inception. As the threat landscape and modern technologies continue to advance, the force remains committed to evolve and modernise itself
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Issue 8, 2023
SP’s Aviation
IAI'S GAME-CHANGING COMMUNICATION SATELLITES: REVOLUTIONISING GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY
Unmatched Performance and Security: How IAI's Compact Communication Satellites are Reshaping Global Connectivity
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Issue 8, 2023
SP’s Aviation
UNLOCKING THE FINAL FRONTIER
Collaboration, self-reliance, ambition, and successful strides have been constant pillars of India’s space programme
9 min |
Issue 8, 2023
SP’s Aviation
JOHN HEDLEY (1887-1977)
Lieutenant Makepeace suddenly put the Bristol fighter into an abrupt nosedive. Taken by surprise, Captain Hedley was thrown out of the aircraft due to the negative G effect and began a free fall
3 min |
Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
A SPECTACLE OF GROWTH
With an estimated $150 billion worth of contracts signed, the Paris Air Show’s return underlined the show’s significance as a catalyst for economic growth and industry development
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Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
QUALITY TRAINING IS PARAMOUNT
Airlines must invest in quality training of their commercial pilots as it plays a vital role in charting a course of safety, excellence and success for the carrier
3 min |
Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
ADVANCEMENTS IN PROPULSION TECHNOLOGIES
Unveiling the Future of Flight with innovations in Commercial Aircraft Propulsion on showcase at Paris Air Show 2023
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Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL: A SPECIAL REPORT
Both Airbus and Boeing are in the process of developing aircraft technologically compatible with 100 per cent SAF. Numerous demonstration flights have been conducted to show that burning “neat” SAF is possible without compromising safety
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Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
ELEVATING TRAINING TO NEW HEIGHTS
FlightSafety International’s training programmes encompass both physical and virtual settings, with courses offered in traditional classrooms, advanced simulators, and through e-learning and LiveLearning platforms
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Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
FLYING INTO THE FUTURE
The intricate demands of navigating eVTOLs in bustling urban landscapes necessitate pilots with flawless training, unparalleled decision-making abilities and the capacity to navigate uncharted challenges effortlessly
6 min |
Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
NEED FOR HIRING HIGHLY SKILLED PILOTS
In light of the extensive demand for new pilots, high-quality training for Pilots plays a crucial and significant role in building wings of excellence. Merely relying on number of flight hours as a measure of competence does not capture the true capabilities of a pilot
4 min |
Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
INDIA, MOON BOUND!
ISRO’s third mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-3 aims to land on the lunar South Pole, a feat yet to be achieved by any nation
8 min |
Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
DRIVING INDIA'S PROGRESS IN SPACE
Strengthening India's Aerospace manufacturing capabilities, SP's Aviation witnesses Godrej Aerospace's remarkable impact on India's Space and Aviation sectors
2 min |
Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
IRAN GOES HYPERSONIC!
Iran's recent unveiling of a hypersonic missile has escalated tensions between the Islamic Republic and the United States, resulting in the imposition of new sanctions by Washington
5 min |
Issue 7, 2023
SP’s Aviation
SOLAR IMPLULSE 2: HIGH ON SUNLIGHT
While Solar Impulse’s ability to fly while the sun shone was undoubted, its batteries had to store enough energy to keep the four propellers spinning through the dark night-time hours
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Issue 6, 2023
SP’s Aviation
NBAA CONDEMNS DISREGARD FOR BUSINESS AVIATION'S SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP
NBAA Exposes Misleading Study Dismissing BA’s Sustainability Leadership while Defending Business Aviation’s Environmental Commitment and Economic Importance
2 min |
Issue 6, 2023
SP’s Aviation
DASSAULT CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF FALCON BUSINESS JETS
As its advanced new models prepare to take the stage, Dassault looks back at its six decades journey
4 min |
Issue 6, 2023
SP’s Aviation
NEW AIRCRAFT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND INNOVATION LEAD THE SHOW
From young entrepreneurs to established pioneers, EBACE2023 served the appetite of all business aviation enthusiasts
9 min |
Issue 6, 2023
SP’s Aviation
SOLVING THE NET ZERO CONUNDRUM WITH SAF
The aviation industry realises that SAF is the most viable option to attain the very challenging target of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 that has been set for it
7 min |
Issue 6, 2023
SP’s Aviation
DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS, DEBUTS & DEALS AT PARIS AIR SHOW 2023
Held every two years, this year’s 54th edition of the Paris Air Show marks a significant milestone as it resumes after a four-year hiatus since 2019
5 min |
Issue 6, 2023
SP’s Aviation
THE BEST BET IS TO BET ON YOURSELF
Grow from ‘Make in India’ to ‘Innovate in India’ to boost India’s defence ecosystem and transform Indigenous manufacturing
5 min |
Issue 6, 2023
SP’s Aviation
MORE TEETH TO INDIAN OFFENSIVE AIR POWER
The Acquisition of MQ-9B RPAs from the US significantly enhances India’s Defence with Advanced Surveillance and Strike Capabilities
8 min |