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SP’s Aviation
GA-ASI ADDS SAAB AEW CAPABILITY TO MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is partnering with Saab to develop Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability for its line of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft, which includes the SkyGuardianⓇ and SeaGuardianⓇ models, the United Kingdom's Protector, and the new MQ-9B STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) model currently in development. GA-ASI plans to fly AEW on MQ-9B in 2026.
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Issue 7, 2025
SP’s Aviation
SAS PLACES RECORD ORDER FOR 55 EMBRAER AIRCRAFT
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996.
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Issue 7, 2025
SP’s Aviation
SEVENTH HELICOPTER & SMALL AIRCRAFT SUMMIT HELD IN PUNE
The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the State Government of Maharashtra, Pawan Hans and FICCI, organised the 7th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit in Pune.
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Issue 7, 2025
SP’s Aviation
BOEING NAMES STEPHEN PARKER AS CEO OF DEFENSE, SPACE & SECURITY
BOEING ANNOUNCED Stephen (Steve) Parker as President and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective immediately.
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Issue 7, 2025
SP’s Aviation
WHERE LUXURY MEETS STRATEGY AT 50,000 FEET
Once seen as indulgences of the ultra-wealthy and celebrities, Ultra-Long-Haul Business Jets have become essential tools for CEOs, government delegations, entrepreneurs, and even small enterprises operating across hemispheres
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Issue 6, 2025
SP’s Aviation
ARE SAFETY NORMS BEING COMPROMISED?
Is India's Helicopter boom at the cost of lives? Time for a reckoning on SOPs, safety, and accountability
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Issue 6, 2025
SP’s Aviation
THE FINANCIAL FLIGHT PLAN
A Comprehensive Guide to Business Aircraft Leasing and Financing
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Issue 6, 2025
SP’s Aviation
A REIMAGINED AND EVOLVED SHOW FOR EUROPEAN BUSINESS AVIATION
A bold new era emerges as European Business Aviation seizes new growth opportunities whilst adapting to evolving regulatory environments and geopolitical complexity
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Issue 6, 2025
SP’s Aviation
A DEFINING MOMENT FOR AVIATION SAFETY IN INDIA
Why the Ahmedabad Air India 787 crash must be a turning point for aviation safety in India
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Issue 6, 2025
SP’s Aviation
MOD INITIATES COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF DAP 2020, PUSHES FOR DEFENCE REFORMS
PUSHES FOR DEFENCE REFORMS
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Issue 6, 2025
SP’s Aviation
REGULATOR GETS TOUGH ON SAFETY LAPSES
DGCA's crackdown on Air India exposes systemic safety gaps in crew management
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Issue 6, 2025
SP’s Aviation
MAX IMMELMANN (1890-1916)
Max Immelmann and Oswald Boelcke engaged in a fluctuating contest to be Germany's leading ace. On January 12, 1916, both pilots received the “Blue Max” award from Kaiser Wilhelm II.
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Issue 6, 2025
SP’s Aviation
WHY THE SMARTEST BUYERS CHOOSE PRE-OWNED AIRCRAFT
IN PRIVATE AVIATION, NOTHING COMPARES TO HAVING THE right aircraft, ready when and where you need it.
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Issue 4, 2025
SP’s Aviation
GALINA BROK-BELTSOVA (1925-2024)
By 1943, so many Soviet pilots were being killed, that a few women began to be trained on the Petlyakov Pe-2 twin-engine dive bomber, the pride of the Soviet Air Force. Galina was one of just nine women selected.
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Issue 4, 2025
SP’s Aviation
A 'PEARL' IN BUSINESS AVIATION
“Safety and quality always have been our utmost priorities. Over time we have positioned ourselves as the leading brand in the attractive large cabin market, along with leading products and technology capability,” says Lindsey Stuss Gillen, Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Business Aviation, Rolls-Royce in an interview with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Aviation
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Issue 4, 2025
SP’s Aviation
FALCON 6X: THE NEW STANDARD IN WIDEBODY BUSINESS AIRCRAFT
The Falcon 6X is among Dassault Aviation's latest flagship business jets, combining unmatched cabin comfort, advanced flight technology, and the flexibility to access challenging airfields worldwide
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Issue 4, 2025
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
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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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