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SP’s Aviation
IAF AIRCRAFT HACKED BUT MISSION ACCOMPALISHED
The GPS spoofing of IAF aircraft during Operation Brahma was a stark reminder of modern aviation's evolving threats
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Issue 4, 2025
SP’s Aviation
POWERING THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS JETS
A sneak peek into the top engine manufacturers for business jets, defined by their performance, range, and operational efficiency
6 min |
Issue 4, 2025
SP’s Aviation
SUNITA WILLIAMS, STARLINER, AND THE STATE OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT
The extended Starliner mission is likely to go down in history for testing technology, teamwork, and tenacity in equal measure
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Issue 4, 2025
SP’s Aviation
PAHALGAM ATTACK CALLS FOR HARDENED AND CALIBRATED RESPONSE
UNSUSPECTING AND HAPPILY ENJOYING TOURISTS WERE taken by surprise by unrepenting and hardened terrorists on a cool afternoon of April 22, 2025 in Baisaran meadows close to Pahalgam.
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Issue 4, 2025
SP’s Aviation
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS AVIATION IN INDIA
The conference united industry experts, policymakers, aviation leaders, and stakeholders to deliberate and chart a strategic roadmap for the sector's future
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Issue 4, 2025
SP’s Aviation
BOEING'S SERVICE SUPPORT FOR SELF-RELIANCE IN AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE
Boeing Defence India (BDI) remains committed to developing in-country capabilities and strengthening its support for India's defence ecosystem
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Issue 2, 2025 - Aero India Special
SP’s Aviation
"WILL CONTINUE THE POLICY FOR DEFENCE REFORMS TO BOOST MANUFACTURING"
Furthering the country's defence production target of three lakh crore by 2029 and leading such initiatives is Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. In an exclusive interaction, Consulting and Contributing Editor Manish Kumar Jha speaks with the Secretary, on his roadmap and policies for spurring defence manufacturing in India, for both public and private sectors.
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Issue 2, 2025 - Aero India Special
SP’s Aviation
LESSONS FOR AIRPOWER
Learning from the Past and Ongoing Conflicts
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Issue 2, 2025 - Aero India Special
SP’s Aviation
"OUR CURRENT R&D BUDGET IS WOEFULLY SHORT"
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff believes that while concentrated efforts to increase the same are on-going, the private industry would also need to actively invest in this sector
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Issue 2, 2025 - Aero India Special
SP’s Aviation
AW109 TREKKERM
Leonardo's state-of-the-art multi-role military light helicopter
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Issue 2, 2025 - Aero India Special
SP’s Aviation
IAF'S CHALLENGES AND KEY SOLUTIONS
Major industry platforms like Aero India 2025, showcasing advanced aerospace and defence technology solutions, present a crucial opportunity for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to address its operational challenges
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Issue 2, 2025 - Aero India Special
SP’s Aviation
CIRRUS SR22: CHOOSE CAPS FOR SAFETY!
Cirrus Aircraft and COPA set out to create a culture in which pilots who operated the CAPS system were celebrated - not criticised or even questioned - for their decision. This resulted in a steep drop in accident rates.
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Issue 2, 2025 - Aero India Special
SP’s Aviation
SEARCH FOR A MEDIUM LIFT HELICOPTER
The Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), offering diverse capabilities, is being developed to cater to both military and civilian applications
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Issue 2, 2025 - Aero India Special
SP’s Aviation
INDIAN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY AT AN INFLECTION POINT
Aero India 2025 is a golden opportunity for all stakeholders, from policymakers to DRDO, PSUS and private industry, to come together and showcase their commitment to not only make India Atmanirbhar in Aerospace but also be a reliable and capable exporter of aerospace products
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Issue 2, 2025 - Aero India Special
SP’s Aviation
"MIDDLE-EAST REGION IS A LAUNCH PAD, AND OUR AIRCRAFT ARE WELL-SUITED FOR MISSIONS OUT OF HERE"
The MEBAA show, held in Dubai every second year, witnesses a very regular participation of Gulfstream Aerospace. The 2024 edition held in December last year also witnessed a great and active participation of Gulfstream. Jayant Baranwal, Editorin-Chief, SP's Aviation, had an exclusive conversation at this occasion, with Michael Swift, Group Vice President - Sales, EMEA & APAC, Gulfstream Aerospace.
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Issue 1, 2025
SP’s Aviation
MEBAA SHOW 2024 MIRRORING BIZAV GROWTH IN MIDDLE EAST
The Middle East is emerging as a key player in global business aviation, emphasising sustainability, leading platforms for advanced air mobility, enhanced connectivity, and luxury services to cater to corporate and individual clients
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Issue 1, 2025
SP’s Aviation
A LEGACY OF SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, AND INNOVATION
Dassault Falcon Business Jets are redefining luxury and safety in Business Aviation. Carlos Brana, Executive Vice President Civil Aircraft, Dassault Aviation shares insights into the company's vision and cutting-edge technology in an exclusive conversation with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief of SP's Aviation, during 2024 edition of MEBAA held in Dubai.
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Issue 1, 2025
SP’s Aviation
A SPECTACULAR SHOWCASE OF AIRCRAFT & COLLABORATIONS
MEBAA 2024 was marked by a series of groundbreaking announcements and collaborations, reflecting the sector's innovation, growth, and adaptability to emerging trends
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Issue 1, 2025
SP’s Aviation
"THE PERCEPTION IS WHAT WE HAVE TO CHANGE"
In an exclusive chat with Jayant Baranwal, Chairman and Managing Director, SP Guide Publications at the recently concluded MEBAA 2024, Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, Chairman of the IBAC Governing Board, and Founding Chairman, Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) shared his insights and vision on Business Aviation's Role, Challenges and a Sustainable Future
6 min |
Issue 1, 2025
SP’s Aviation
EYES IN THE SKY: INDIA'S PUSH FOR ADVANCED AEW&C CAPABILITIES
India's AEW&C modernising efforts are now geared up for critical decisions amid delays
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Issue 1, 2025
SP’s Aviation
SPADEX: ANOTHER FEATHER IN ISRO'S CAP
SpaDEx is key to achieving India's long-term space exploration goals, including manned spaceflight, spacecraft maintenance, and the construction of the Bharat Antariksha Station (BAS)
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Issue 1, 2025
SP’s Aviation
DR V. NARAYANAN TAKES OVER AS CHARGE OF SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SPACE; CHAIRMAN, SPACE COMMISSION AND CHAIRMAN ISRO
Dr V. Narayanan assumed the charge of Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, Space Commission and Chairman, ISRO on the afternoon of January 13, 2025.
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Issue 1, 2025
SP’s Aviation
BRIDGING THE GAP IN THE SKIES
Ministry of Defence sets up a committee to address gaps within the Indian Air Force with a focus on Fighter Jet Squadrons UCAVs
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Issue 12, 2024
SP’s Aviation
"WE SHOULD PUT ALL OUR EFFORTS INTO BEING SELF-RELIANT ON AN AERO-ENGINE 99 AIR MARSHAL TEJINDER SINGH, DCAS
The quest for an indigenous aero-engine remains a challenge despite the initial success of the Kaveri engine. Can it be a national mission? What is needed to achieve a higher thrust of engine for Tejas Mk2 and AMCA? The possibilities are discussed at the TDF DRDO Conference among the leaders and outstanding aerospace scientists at the Conference.
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Issue 12, 2024
SP’s Aviation
EMBRAER DEFENSE & SECURITY AN EVOLVING GLOBAL LEADER
Embraer Defense and Security’s portfolio exemplifies innovation and versatility, delivering advanced solutions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains to meet the evolving demands of global defence
8 min |
Issue 12, 2024
SP’s Aviation
CHINESE SIXTH GENERATION STEALTH FIGHTER: A MYTH OR REALITY
China’s unveiling of the J-36 and J-50 simultaneously demonstrates its ability to rapidly develop and test advanced fighter platforms, signifying its intent to rival the United States in air power projection
10 min |
Issue 12, 2024
SP’s Aviation
DECODING CHINA'S SIXTH-GENERATION FIGHTER AIRCRAFT PROGRAMME
China’s progress in sixth-generation aviation underscores its ambitions to project power far beyond its borders, influencing regional security dynamics and exacerbating the arms race in Asia
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Issue 12, 2024
SP’s Aviation
ESA'S PROBA-3 MISSION TAKES OFF ON ISRO'S PSLV
PSLV-CS9 vehicle carried European Space Agency’s Proba-3 spacecraft into a highly elliptical orbit as a dedicated commercial mission of NSIL, the commercial arm of ISRO
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Issue 12, 2024
SP’s Aviation
KLM: THE WORLD'S OLDEST AIRLINE STILL GOING STRONG!
In 1930, KLM began scheduled passenger service between Amsterdam and Jakarta. The Fokker F.XII plane took 10 days to reach, including 81 hours of flying time. It was the world's longest scheduled flight before the Second World War.
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Issue 11, 2024
SP’s Aviation
SPICEJET'S $90 MILLION DEAL WITH CANADIAN Q400 PLANES
SpiceJet has successfully resolved a significant dispute with Bombardier over a fleet of Q400 turboprop planes in the form of a $90 million settlement, marking the end of a prolonged legal battle that also has broader implications for the Indian aviation sector
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