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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 |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
LARRY WALTERS (1949 - 1993)
Pilots occasionally see and report some rather bizarre happenings of which some turn out to be true and others just illusions
3 min |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
INDIA-US SIGN $3 BILLION DEALS FOR 24 MH-60R SEAHAWK NAVAL CHOPPERS AND 6 APACHE GUNSHIPS
Defence & Energy to be the big drivers, as India, US raise ties to “comprehensive global strategic partnership”
4 min |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT IS THE KEY
The reasons why a number of the newly established airlines failed and had to shut down operations, are varied and specific to each carrier
3 min |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
FLYING PRIVATE COULD MAKE MORE FINANCIAL SENSE
Contrary to the general notion around business aviation industry, owning or chartering a private jet has notably been a more viable option in view of economic efficiency of the businesses
7 min |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
INDIAN CIVIL AVIATION A REALITY CHECK
To fully harness the growth prospects of Indian aviation, issues have to be addressed via deliberate and decisive measures
6 min |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
AN EFFICIENT ECONOMY, REQUIRES A ROBUST AVIATION SECTOR
The aviation industry not only directly impacts the economy but is also interlinked with other sectors in the economy that generate enough income and employment opportunities
7 min |
March 2020
SP’s Aviation
Get Your House In Order
While the market is undoubtedly lucrative, developing the RTA 70 and competing in the international market against well established players such as Embraer and ATR will be a formidable challenge.
3 min |
February 2020
SP’s Aviation
UNMANNED AIR TAXIS – TRANSFORMING TRAVEL!
With a usage spectrum way wider than that of a rainbow and technological advancement beyond imaginations, be it in India or across the world in the commercial air space, the unmanned flight is certainly going to be aviation’s next big transformation.
10 min |
February 2020
SP’s Aviation
SU-57 STEALTH FIGHTER
THE SU-57 (SU-57E - EXPORT VERSION) IS A MULTIFUNCTIONAL fifth-generation fighter designed to destroy all types of aerial targets both at long-range and close-in battles.
2 min |
February 2020
SP’s Aviation
INNOVATION IN ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES TO MAKE FLYING GREEN
The rising necessity of air travel and the constant pressure on the aerospace industry to make flying more sustainable for the environment, is driving manufacturers to innovate and develop engines that address this concern
4 min |
February 2020
SP’s Aviation
INDIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY CORRIDORS
The establishment of the Defence Industry Corridor is an important step both for the security of the nation, as well as for the development of Tamil Nadu and UP
8 min |
February 2020
SP’s Aviation
FIGHTER STRENGTH BOTTOMS OUT AT 29
No further depletion in number of operational squadrons if LCA Mk 1A and MRFA programmes kept on track, as the world’s 4th largest air force discards legacy Soviet-origin MiGs
4 min |
February 2020
SP’s Aviation
ASIA'S FINEST AIR SHOW READY FOR ITS FLIGHT
With the aristocratic government and military delegations along with senior corporate executives from around the world gathered at one place, the Singapore Airshow brings golden opportunities to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region
5 min |