Aviation Update
This Is Your Captain Speaking....!!!
All about Bird Strike
5 min |
October 2019
Aviation Update
Drone Based Terrorist Attacks: Are We Ready To Tackle?
Towards mid September 2019, Abqaik and Khurais in Saudi Arabia, two prominent oil plants came under terrorist attack using drones, thus disrupting almost half of the crude oil and gas production in the country.
4 min |
October 2019
Aviation Update
Cirrus Aircraft Unveils TRAC Series Of Flight Training Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled the TRAC Series, a purpose-built configuration of the SR Series line of aircraft developed specifically for flight training.
7 min |
October 2019
The STAT Trade Times
Technology, Increased Cargo Volumes Propelling Canada Aviation
With the North American Free Trade Agreement set to be replaced by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, trade for Canada is likely to become smoother and more beneficial. The push of e-commerce and perishables cargo, coupled with the quest for technological excellence in operations is paving the way for progress Canada-style.
9 min |
October 2019
Cruising Heights
‘Never Give Up'
Burdened by a host of taxes, business aviation in the country is yet to take off. While everyone agrees that business aviation is one of the main ingredients for the growth of an economy – more so in the case of India – the government is yet to make some policy changes to smoothen the road for the sector. NIDHI SHARMA finds out what the Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) plan to do to ensure that bizjets take to the skies in a big way.
4 min |
October 2019
Cruising Heights
Air Cargo Takes A Beating
The global slowdown impacted air freight and the tariff war between US and China only exacerbated the situation. Adding to the problems of freight forwarders were the protests in Hong Kong. So, what do the next few months bring for Indian exporters and freights forwarders?
3 min |
October 2019
Cruising Heights
Indian MROs Long Wait For Good Times
The Indian MRO industry has been waiting for ‘achchey din’ for a long time. Given the fact that the country is inching towards the world’s third largest aviation market in a couple of years, the MRO sector has immense potential. That, however, will take a long time to fructify, writes C SANTHOSH, if the government does not take proactive steps.
9 min |
October 2019
Business Traveller India
Airline Jargon For Beginners
We decode the mysterious jargon that is exchanged between pilots, air traffic controllers and crew
8 min |
October 2019
Business Traveller India
New Advancements In The Airport Experience
The airport experience is fast evolving with a host of technological innovations. We catch up with the industry leaders in airport technology, the Japan-based NEC Corporation, to know more
3 min |
October 2019
Business Traveller India
African Aviation Report
African aviation is ripe for expansion – now policymakers need to make it happen
6 min |
August 2019
Business Traveller India
Desi Food On Foreign Airlines
With passenger numbers from India increasing, international airlines are now indianising their culinary offerings
5 min |
August 2019
Business Traveller India
Waiting Game
African aviation is ripe for expansion – now policymakers need to make it happen
6 min |
August 2019
ET Polymers
Next Generation Aircraft Wings
Taking inspiration from nature, an aerospace giant has developed semi-aeroelastic hinge concept
2 min |
June - July 2019
Cruising Heights
Who Will Be India's JetBlue?
JetBlue was a dark horse when it began operations in the USA but rapidly moved up the ladder from being a low-cost carrier to a value carrier. Ameya Joshi lists out the similarities and dissimilarities between the US carrier and Indian LCCs, IndiGo and SpiceJet, that have been travelling on the path to becoming the JetBlue of the Indian skies.
8 min |
June 2019
Cruising Heights
Spicejet Makes King's Move
SpiceJet has left no stone unturned to expand its reach in the aviation sector — whether it is taking the slots of Jet Airways at airports or leasing the grounded planes of Jet Airways. Ameya Joshi questions SpiceJet’s moves.
4 min |
June 2019
Cruising Heights
India-US Spat Over Ground Handling
In a thud, Indian carriers are no more allowed to do self handling at US airports. This is seen as retaliation under a bilateral air services agreement against denial of similar concession to US passenger airlines here.
4 min |
June 2019
Cruising Heights
West Or East? Indigo Knows Best
Ambitious to fly international big time, home-grown IndiGo has the wherewithal, the equipment and the expertise. But as Ameya Joshi points out, the foreign forays will not be as easy as IndiGo’s domestic moves. Its first flight to Istanbul and the codeshare with Turkish Airlines would not only be a test case for the carrier but will be closely watched by the competition.
10+ min |
May 2019
Business Today
Waiting For Clear Skies
High passenger traffic growth by itself may not be enough for airlines in India. They are also looking at international operations, cargo and ancillary services.
2 min |
October 07, 2018
Maxim India
The Future Of Air Travel
Bawling babies, armrest-hogging jerks, legroom fit for a gnat and flights long enough to make you cry... Air travel is not fun. But, that’s about to change.
4 min |
September 2018
Businessworld
Jet Airways Gets Set To Fix Its Business
Facing a cash crunch and having posted losses for the second successive quarter, Jet Airways is now aiming for a turnaround.
4 min |
September 1st, 2018
SP’s Aviation
Future Of Aviation
Aerospace scientists, engineers and designers are continuously working on various projects to make air travel faster, safer, eco-friendly and experiential.
10+ min |
January 2017
BBC Knowledge
How Safe Is Your Plane?
So many of us take to the skies so often. Neil Ashton looks at the rigorous tests that planes undergo to ensure flying remains one of the safest modes of transport.
4 min |
December 2016
Businessworld
Indian Defence Sector: The New Spitfires
Indian defence SMEs are betting on the new defence procurement policy to boost indigenous manufacturing, but challenges remain.
8 min |
September 21, 2015
MAXIM Australia
Assault Of The Falcon
The Falcon 6X redefines the business jet travel experience with innovations in comfort, safety and technology...
1 min |
November 2020
FHM Australia
Microsoft Flight Simulator
From the dawn of time, man has looked at birds and thought “damn I wish I could fly”.
2 min |
September 2020
SA Flyer Magazine
AIRBUS CELEBRATES AND OPENS NEW CUSTOMER SUPPORT BASE
In a high-level celebration in July, Airbus celebrated 30 years of helicopter sales and support, and at the same time launched a key fixed wing aircraft support hub.
2 min |
August 2025
SA Flyer Magazine
AIRLINER SALES: BOEING STILL LAGS
Boeing received 116 new aircraft orders in June 2025, significantly less than its European rival Airbus, which secured 203 orders during the same period – many of which were announced during the Paris Air Show.
1 min |
August 2025
SA Flyer Magazine
VAN'S ENDS RV-3, RV-4, & RV-6
Van's Aircraft has announced the retirement of its legacy models—the RV-3, RV-4, and RV-6—from active kit production.
1 min |
August 2025
SA Flyer Magazine
OPENING LOHS
Duran de Villiers flies everything from paragliders to a Bell 204 'Huey' and he has been a prolific supplier of magnificent Opening Shots.
1 min |
August 2025
SA Flyer Magazine
THE FABULOUS CHIPMUNK My favourite plane
I have been privileged to have flown the most fantastic variety of planes - from the Denel Cheetah for an air-to-air refuelling mission, to a ninety-year-old Tiger Moth. So I suppose it's natural that I occasionally get asked an impossible question by a young bright-eyed aviation enthusiast: What's your favourite plane?
10 min |