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June 2025

India is realising its potential

2025 is an exciting year for Indian aviation. Industry leaders from around the world gathered in the capital for the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit, sponsored by IndiGo. Here is IATA Director General WILLIE WALSH on the IATA AGM, India's aviation and the net-zero deadline.

4 mins

Defining aviation's future at IATA AGM 2025

The 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will take place from June 1 to 3 in Delhi. Returning after over forty years, this event, hosted by IndiGo, will be the third occasion that the AGM is being held in Delhi, following previous meetings in 1958 and 1983.

8 mins

The Amadeus insight on transformative travel

As the travel sector undergoes a seismic transformation, the behaviour of travellers evolves at every stage of their journey, from the initial inspiration to the shopping and booking processes, MAHER KOUBAA Executive Vice President Travel Unit and Managing Director EMEA, tells us more in this exclusive Q&A

5 mins

The unstoppable ascent of India's aviation juggernaut

IndiGo's story is more than a corporate triumph. It's a blueprint for marrying fiscal rigour with operational brilliance In the process, it has not only survived but thrived, turning India's aviation liberalisation into a $50 billion empire. As CEO Pieter Elbers, the former KLM chief who took the helm in 2022, asserts, “Our goal isn’t just to fly planes, but to democratise the skies.” With 1,000 aircraft on order and a nation of 1.4 billion as its runway, IndiGo isn’t just leading Indian aviation:

10+ mins

Preparing for the future

As Pratt & Whitney (P&W) commemorates its 100TH anniversary this year, the company can take pride on a century of innovation even as it works to bring advancements to the the next generation of single-aisle aircraft ROB GRIFFITHS, Senior Vice President, Commercial Engines Operations, Pratt & Whitney explains how the company is actively exploring technologies such as composite fan blades, reduced core sizes, ceramic matrix composites, and hybrid-electric propulsion to further enhance the groundbreaking efficiency of modern engines. Some excerpts

4 mins

Air India renaissance under the Tata Group

When the Tata Group reclaimed Air India in October 2021, paying $2.4 billion (₹18,000 crore) to reacquire the airline it had founded in 1932, it inherited a carrier that was under tremendous burden. Once celebrated for its Maharaja mascot and luxurious service, Air India has accrued losses of over $12 billion (₹998.4 billion) since 2007 and ranked among the world's most bailed-out airlines. Yet, under Tata's stewardship, Air India has embarked on one of aviation's most ambitious turnarounds, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge strategy to reclaim its position as a global aviation powerhouse.

9 mins

ATR helps ‘connect’ India

Regional airlines generally cater to smaller cities and remote areas that have few alternatives for ground or air travel, often as a result of difficult geography or low population density. India exemplifies how the efficiency and adaptability of ATR aircraft enhance regional connectivity, especially under the UDAN scheme. ALEXIS VIDAL, ATR's SVP (Commercial) spells out the mantra that helps ATR connect the dots across India.

5 mins

SAF Reality Check Aviation's Green Gap

The 2050 net-zero carbon emissions goal is just 25 years away, yet global aviation is struggling to take off in its decarbonisation push. Against this harsh reality, India's SAF blending targets—1 per cent by 2025, 2 per cent by 2027, and 5 per cent by 2030—seem way too modest reports.

10+ mins

The IX-Factor of Indian Aviation

IX is setting a new course for growth in the red-hot Indian avia- tion market. VISHAL DUGGAL reports

7 mins

Keeping passengers connected

Intelsat prioritizes the provision of genuinely seamless, high-performance connectivity at scale across various airline fleets and routes, while also offering flexible monetization options and operational value. MIKE DEMARCO, Chief Commercial Officer, Intelsat, offers his perspective on the key developments that are shaping connectivity across airlines. Some excerpts

5 mins

Akasa Air charting course for gen-next

The road ahead may be fraught with challenges, yet Akasa's trajectory mirrors the nation it serves — a blend of audacity and adaptability. By 2027, it aims to command 8-10 per cent of India's domestic market, with a fleet of 76 aircraft and a valuation topping $4 billion (₹33,280 crore) ahead of its IPO. As India races toward 400 million annual flyers by 2030, Akasa's story is that of corporate triumph.

7 mins

IFE is a critical digital highway

In-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) have become critical elements for airlines to engage with their passengers. explains why it is essential to implement an effective in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution that is seamlessly integrated with global high-speed connectivity, sophisticated digital solutions, and extensive aftercare support. Exclusive excerpts.

5 mins

Aviation's Net-Zero Blueprint Beyond the Linear

While Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) tends to dominate headlines, decarbonisation by 2050 is possible only with a broader, multifaceted strategy, instead of any singular path

8 mins

Green Airports: A Work In Progress

Globally, there is a growing emphasis on achieving net-zero emissions, as evidenced by initiatives like the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) introduced by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

5 mins

Secure Travel

The digitalisation of air transport and airport systems requires strong cyber security measures and strategies argues ATUL CHANDRA

10+ mins

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Cruising Heights Description:

Forlegger: Newsline-Publications-Pvt.-Ltd

Kategori: Business

Språk: English

Hyppighet: Monthly

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.