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SP’s Aviation

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ROLLS-ROYCE OPENS ITS LARGEST GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRE IN BENGALURU

Rolls-Royce has inaugurated its largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre (GCC) at Manyata Embassy Business Park in Bengaluru, further strengthening its long-term presence in India.

1 min  |

Issue 9, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

MOD SIGNS CONTRACT FOR PROCUREMENT OF 97 LCA MKIA AIRCRAFT

Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over 62,370 crore (excluding taxes), on September 25, 2025.

1 min  |

Issue 9, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

PILATUS HANDS OVER THE FIRST PC-12 PRO

Following on from the launch of the new model in spring 2025, the very first customer, Dion Weisler, recently took delivery of his brand-new aircraft and personally flew it home from Switzerland to Australia.

1 min  |

Issue 9, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

“IAF - A SELF-ASSURED, CAPABLE AND GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE AEROSPACE POWER

On the occasion of the 93rd Indian Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, engaged in an in-depth conversation with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief of SP's Aviation, and shared his insights on specific issues concerning the Indian Air Force

8 min  |

Issue 9, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

SWEDEN ORDERS FOUR EMBRAER C-390 MILLENNIUM

Sweden acquired four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer.

1 min  |

Issue 9, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

FROM BRAZIL TO BHARAT: EMBRAER'S COMMITMENT TO INDIA'S AIR POWER

Currently, nearly 50 Embraer aircraft — spanning 11 different types — operate in India across defense, commercial, and business aviation sectors. All are supported by Embraer's established service and support network in the country

3 min  |

Issue 9, 2025

SP’s Aviation

CHARIOTS OF THE BATTLEFIELD – COMBAT HELICOPTERS

As warfare enters the era of multi-domain operations, combat helicopters are evolving with artificial intelligence, stealth, and manned-unmanned teaming, ensuring they remain relevant and strategically decisive in the battles of the future

7 min  |

Issue 9, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

INDIAN AIR FORCE – POST OPERATION SINDOOR

Operation Sindoor highlighted the evolving nature of modern warfare, underlining the need for doctrinal shifts and operational reforms. The focus now lies on integrating new technologies, strengthening joint capabilities, and adapting strategies to ensure readiness for future multi-domain challenges.

6 min  |

Issue 9, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

IAF - TARGET '42 SQUADRONS'

While the IAF's roadmap through Tejas Mk-1A / Mk-2, MRFA, and AMCA is conceptually sound, blending indigenous development with foreign procurement to manage risk and speed, the implementation may drag beyond the timeline. What is to be done?

5 min  |

Issue 9, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

THE IAF'S MIG-21: FAREWELL TO A LEGEND

For over three decades, from the 1970s to the 2000s, the MiG-21 was the backbone of the IAF, even as more advanced jets like the Mirage 2000, the MiG-29 and the Su-30 MKI were acquired

5 min  |

Issue 9, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

DIPLOMACY MUST 'TRUMP' TARIFFS

The ongoing tariff tit-for-tat between India and the United States is fast becoming more than a trade dispute and now threatening to spill over into high-stakes sectors like aerospace and defence

3 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

DRDO'S HYPERSONIC CRUISE MISSILE IS AMONG THE FIRST IN THE WORLD

A hypersonic boom, which could set forth Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM) up to Mach 8-10, to next-gen AESA, to applying quantum sensing to the antisubmarine warfare, DRDO is proving true to the R&D within its name. In an Exclusive interaction, Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, speaks with Manish Kumar Jha on the full and comprehensive range of military technology development, some of them futuristic and ground-breaking for India.

7 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

FELIX BAUMGARTNER (1969-2025)

Felix Baumgartner jumped out of the capsule at 38,969.4 m. His exit was perfect, but after passing through the sound barrier, and still hurtling towards earth at Mach 1.25, he went into a flat spin.

3 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

INDIA'S DEFENCE MRO SECTOR — FLYING STRONG

From building joint ventures with global OEMs to developing indigenous component manufacturing, India is reclaiming its capability to maintain, upgrade, and extend the life of its defence assets on Indian soil, with Indian hands, and for Indian missions

4 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

INDIA'S SPACE ODYSSEY: FROM MILESTONES TO THE SPACE FRONTIER PLANS

India’s space success is well documented with ambitious plans for deep space, planetary exploration, human habitats, and commercial outreach by 2040-47. What is next is the expansion of the Indian space industry and the role of private players. For ISRO, now is time to bridge the gaps.

6 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

INDIA'S TRYST WITH COMBAT DRONES

With indigenous initiatives like the DRDO's Archer and HAL'S CATS Warrior, alongside procurements of MQ-9B Sea/Sky Guardians, India is positioning itself as a significant player in unmanned warfare, reshaping its military doctrine for the future

6 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

MILITARY: DRDO CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT-TRIALS OF PRECISION GUIDED MISSILE-V3

In a major boost to India's defence capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out flight-trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3.

1 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

IAF TO ADDRESS SQUADRON GAPS, INTERIM SOLUTION TO ACQUIRE FIFTH-GENERATION JETS

It is widely noted that the IAF needs to urgently plug a growing capability gap as the thrust comes amid thinning squadron strength. Could there be an interim solution to fill the void?

3 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

CIVIL AVIATION: CATHAY PACIFIC ORDERS 14 MORE BOEING 777-9

Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world's largest twin-engine airplane.

1 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

BALANCING INDIA'S AVIATION BOOM WITH EXPERIENCE

India's aviation boom reflects its economic ambition, but growth without seasoned expertise risks safety and efficiency

4 min  |

Issue 8, 2025

SP’s Aviation

FLYGABON RECEIVES FIRST ATR 42-600

Afrijet Business Service, operating as FLYGABON, the leading airline in Central Africa, has taken delivery of its first brand-new ATR 42-600, becoming the operator of the youngest ATR fleet on the continent.

1 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

AIRLINK AND AZORRA FINALISE LEASE OF 10 NEW EMBRAER E195-E2S

Airlink and Azorra have finalised a lease agreement that will see the Johannesburg-headquartered airline acquire 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for later this year.

1 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

X-37B SPACEPLANE SET FOR EIGHTH MISSION

The Boeing built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) is preparing to launch its eighth mission (OTV-8) from Florida's Space Coast, with liftoff scheduled no earlier than August 21.

1 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

AIRLINE VS CHARTER FLYING IN INDIA AND SOUTH ASIA: A PILOT'S PERSPECTIVE

AS INDIA'S AVIATION SECTOR CONTINUES TO SURGE, PILOTS today face more diverse career options than ever before.

3 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

INDIGENOUS UCAV 'CATS' WARRIOR

Once operational, the CATS Warrior is expected to mark a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence and aerospace capabilities

3 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

ALAY PARIKH TO LEAD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR BOEING DEFENSE AND SERVICES IN INDIA

BOEING HAS APPOINTED Alay Parikh as Director of business development for its defence and services business in India, reinforcing the company's commitment to strengthening operations and accelerating growth in the region.

1 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

FREEDOM IN THE SKIES

Simran Singh Tiwana, CEO of Star Air on how the airline is bringing Independence to everyday Indians

2 min  |

Issue 8, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

DEFENDING INDIAN SKIES

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan launched multiple attacks on India’s military installations and airfields, using missiles, rockets and drones. However, Pakistan's every single projectile was intercepted by Indian Armed Forces and brought down before it could reach the intended target.

7 min  |

Issue 7, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

PEARL ENGINE FAMILY – POWERING THE LEADING BUSINESS JETS

Power, Efficiency, and Innovation is how the Rolls-Royce Pearl Engine Series deliver the ultimate propulsion systems for modern business jets

7 min  |

Issue 7, 2025
SP’s Aviation

SP’s Aviation

INNOVATION, DEALS, AND SUSTAINABLE SKIES

From major commercial deals to cutting-edge defence, digital security, and space ventures, Paris Air Show 2025 displayed the unfolding of Aviation's next chapter and shifting focus of global aerospace

6 min  |

Issue 7, 2025