This is your Captain Speaking....!!!

When the powered aircraft invented, the world was in ovation towards the Wright Brothers but forgot the man behind the scene.

Successful Trials of 5.56 x 30 mm Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC)

Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) designed 5.56x30 mm Protective Carbine has successfully undergone the final phase of User trials on 7th December 2020 meeting all the GSQR parameters.

2020 Aviation, and a bleak future ahead

From Boeing to bailouts, the aviation industry had one of its worst years in 2020, a radical comedown after a run of profits right up to coronavirus lockdowns.

Are Covid Vaccination Passports The New Found Normal For Global Aviation?

By all means, the aviation industry is all set to go forward with the idea of vaccine passports, especially inclined towards both domestic and international travel.

Embraer and Porsche Announce Design Collaboration to Deliver Limited Edition “Duet”

Embraer and Porsche, two global drivers for technologies and innovations, have announced a design collaboration to create a limited-edition and limited-quantity Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft and a Porsche 911 Turbo Scar.

Indian Navy Launches Fifth Kalvari Class Vagir Scorpene Submarine

The fifth Scorpene conventional submarine, Vagir, being built by the Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL) with technology transfer from France was launched into water

Modified IJT Commences Spin Flight Testing

The indigenous Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) designed and developed by HAL to replace the ageing Kiran aircraft fleet of the IAF commenced spin flight testing in Bengaluru.

This is your Captain Speaking....!!!

This is your Captain Speaking....!!!

Falcon 2000 Albatros for the French Navy

The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has ordered from Dassault Aviation seven maritime surveillance and intervention planes for the French Navy, with an option for five others to be confirmed in 2025.

Dr. RAHUL SINGH SARDAR (MBBS, MRCA, FCAI.), DIRECTOR, ICATT

IN CONVERSATION WITH KARTIKEYA, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AVIATION UPDATE.

A VIVID INTERESTING INTERVIEW WITH DR.SWARNA SUBBA RAO

FORMER SURVEYOR GENERAL OF INDIA, VISITING PROFESSOR AT NALSAR UNIVERSITY.

Airbus To Bring First Mars Samples To Earth: ESA Contract Award

Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as prime contractor for the Mars Sample Return’s Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) – the first-ever spacecraft to bring samples back to Earth from Mars.

Launch operator Comlux among initial customers for six corporate A220s

Airbus Corporate Jets has won its first orders for the ACJ TwoTwenty totalling six aircraft following its launch.

Boeing's Australian Unmanned Aircraft Completes First Taxi

The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently moved under its own power for the first time, a key milestone for the aircraft that’s expected to make its first flight this year.

Bombardier's Learjet 75 Liberty enters service

Bombardier is delighted to announce that the newest addition to its diverse business jet portfolio, the Learjet 75 Liberty light jet, is now in service with the first delivery to long-time Learjet operator Alex Lyon & Son, an auctioneering firm that operates throughout the United States and beyond.

A NOSTALGIC INTERVIEW WITH MISSILE WOMAN OF INDIA Dr. TESSY THOMAS, DG AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS –DRDO

I was interested in mathematics and science. I was fascinated by activities of the Thumba Rocket Launching Station and was also astonished by seeing aircraft flying so high

Northrop Grumman's EGI-M Navigation System Completes Critical Design Review

Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully completed the critical design review (CDR) milestone for the Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) / Inertial Navigation System (INS)Modernization, or EGI-M, program.

ZeroAvia Completes World First Hydrogen-Electric Passenger Plane Flight

ZeroAvia, the leading innovator in decarbonising commercial aviation, has completed the world first hydrogen fuel cell powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft.

THE DELIGHT OF MICROLIGHT FLYING

In conversation with Viraf G Edulji

Induction Ceremony of Rafale Aircraft into Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force will formally induct the Rafale aircraft on 10th September 2020 at Air Force Station, Ambala.

In the Hive Ready to Swarm

In the world of disruptive technologies, few concepts conjure excitement like “Swarm Technology”.

“Sky is the limit for those who aspire”

Mr. B. Kartikeya Editor of Aviation Update in discussions with the superwoman of the aviation world Mrs. Radha Bhatia (Chairman, Bird Group) on the role of women in the aviation world, current scenario and family values.

PIAGGIO AEROSPACE GETS FINANCING FROM BANCA IFIS FOR €30 MILLION

After having received the final green light from the Ministry of Economic Development and the approval of the Supervisory Committee, Piaggio Aerospace and Banca Ifis have signed a contract for financing – in the form of an advance on contracts and factoring operations – for a total amount of €30 million.

Explore the world of new opportunities with NITHM

Aviation Update Editor Kartikeya in conversation with Prof (Dr) S Chinnam Reddy, Director of National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management.

URBAN AIR MOBILITY

All over the world a large population lives in big or small cities, involved in growth of domestic products and earnings. Fast urbanization has led to some efficient planning of infrastructure and mobility leading to what we call today as Smart City. Such concepts are governed by main two factors one energy-efficient systems and environmental friendly systems .it is known that rapid uncontrolled urbanization lead to severe environmental problems and societal problems such as traffic congestion leading to wastage of fuel and time.

Air Marshal VR Chaudhari AVSM VM Assumes Command of Western Air Command

Air Marshal VR Chaudhari AVSM VM took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force (IAF) on 01 Aug 2020. The Air Marshal took over command from Air Marshal B Suresh PVSM AVSM VM ADC.

Unmanned - Needs A Piece Of The Sky

It’s only been about a decade since drones more accurately, commercial and personal quadcopters first started being mass-produced. But already, they are everywhere. Personal drones are buzzing on the beaches and at parks, commercial drones are working on construction sites and farms and delivery drones are even starting to deliver packages/medicines in some cities. The increasing ‘specialization’ of drone technology for commercial use indicates there will be many different types and sizes of drones at work around a city in the near future. The massive rise in use cases being published by companies also suggests that drones will be put to use in a wide range of hitherto unimagined ways.

“I chased the only one moving star on the sky and became a pilot”

India’s Fastest Lady Ms.Sneha Sharma sharing about her experiences on being into an unconventional profession to Aviation Update Special editor Ms.Priyanka Choudhury

AISST offers a unique blend of aircraft and spacecraft technology

Aviation Update magazine Chief Editor in conversation with Prof. M S Prasad (Director of Amity Institute of Space Science and Technology, Amity University, Noida)

Women in Aviation International (India Chapter) and Lockheed Martin India Advance Stem Education in India

Women in Aviation International (WAI), India Chapter and Lockheed Martin India held a virtual event on June 9th to advance STEM education in middle and high school students.