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Future Cultural Challenges for Airlines And Airports
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Future Cultural Challenges for Airlines And Airports

Introduction Assuming we are all alike is one of the greatest mistakes we human beings are making all the time. Another mistake we constantly make is to assume that our way of doing things is the only right way. So when people do things differently e.g. how people queue up or what we ascribe status to we try to educate them to do or see it our way. This is usually not well received and a conflict starts.

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August 2021
Honeywell to Provide Cockpit Technologies for 7-Seater Lilium Jet
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Honeywell to Provide Cockpit Technologies for 7-Seater Lilium Jet

Honeywell has been selected by Lilium to develop the 7-Seater Lilium Jet’s avionics and flight control systems. The Compact Flyby-Wire System will act as the flight control system on the all-electric 7-Seater Lilium Jet, responsible for controlling its moveable parts, including the 36 control surfaces and ducted fans that provide its high levels of maneuverability in every stage of flight.

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July 2021
American Airlines accelerates its cargo digitalization as the first U.S. carrier to join the cargo.one platform
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American Airlines accelerates its cargo digitalization as the first U.S. carrier to join the cargo.one platform

American Airlines and cargo. one have entered into a strategic partnership expanding the airline’s cargo capacity offering to cargo. one’s leading e-booking platform for air cargo. Starting in Europe, with global expansion following, freight forwarders will be able to access American’s cargo capacity in real-time and book with instant confirmation.

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July 2021
CONVERSATION WITH Mr RAJEEV KAUL MG & CEO, Aequs Aeerspace
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CONVERSATION WITH Mr RAJEEV KAUL MG & CEO, Aequs Aeerspace

Aviation Update Editor Kartikeya in conversation with Mr Rajeev Kaul, MD & CEO, Aequs, who talks about the overall company performance and the impact of the pandemic on the industry.

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July 2021
Defence Secretary Inducts HAL Manufactured ALH Mk-III Helicopters into Indian Coast Guard
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Defence Secretary Inducts HAL Manufactured ALH Mk-III Helicopters into Indian Coast Guard

In a major boost to the ALH Mk-III indigenous Coast Guard programme, three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) manufactured by HAL were inducted into the stables of the Indian Coast Guard by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary. These helicopters which are part of the ALH Mk III programme will be positioned in Bhubaneswar, Porbandar, Chennai and Kochi and will be part of different Coast Guard Aviation Squadrons.

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July 2021
ALL ABOUT HUD (HEAD-UP DISPLAY)
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ALL ABOUT HUD (HEAD-UP DISPLAY)

The HUD (Head-Up Display) is the next generation of flight instrumentation; although this technology was used in military operations since the 1980s, it recently emerged in civilian aircraft operations.

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July 2021
MoD signs contract with MDSL to supply Light Specialist Vehicles to Indian Army
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MoD signs contract with MDSL to supply Light Specialist Vehicles to Indian Army

Providing further boost to ‘Make in India’, Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army, at a cost of Rs 1,056 crore, in New Delhi on March 22, 2021. The induction of vehicles is planned to be completed in four years.

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April 2021
The Agreement on the Modernization and Licensed Production of IL-103 in Hungary Concluded
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The Agreement on the Modernization and Licensed Production of IL-103 in Hungary Concluded

The agreement on the modernization and licensed production of IL-103 in Hungary was concluded on March 17 between Ilyushin Aviation Complex (part of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) under Rostec State Corporation) and the Hungarian company Aviation Engineering Zrt The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Oleg Bocharov and Counselor, Deputy Ambassador of Hungary to the Russian Federation Laszlo Vida. The document was signed on the Russian side by the First Deputy General Director of UAC, Managing Director of ILYUSHIN Sergey Yarkovoy, and on the Hungarian side by the General Director of Aviation Engineering Zrt. Laszlo Boros.

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April 2021
DRDO conducts successful flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet
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DRDO conducts successful flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 05, 2021. All the subsystems, including the booster motor and nozzle-less motor, performed as expected. During the test, many new technologies were proven, including Solid Fuel based Ducted Ramjet technology.

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April 2021
National Airlines appoints Nihal Wickrema as VP strategy, revenue optimization
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National Airlines appoints Nihal Wickrema as VP strategy, revenue optimization

The American airline National Airlines announced the appointment of NihalWickrema a veteran from Emirates Sky Cargo, as their vice president of strategy & revenue optimization.

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April 2021
Boeing Inducts First EA18G Growler for U.S. Navy Modification Program
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Boeing Inducts First EA18G Growler for U.S. Navy Modification Program

Boeing has started a five-year modification program for the U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler fleet with the induction of the first jet at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The modifications are focused on updating the jets’ structural and mission systems architecture, enabling future capability growth for the Navy’s 160 Growler aircraft. Growlers serve a critical role in jamming radar and communications signals of threat forces, disabling their ability to detect and track U.S. and allied military forces.

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April 2021
The way forward, a journey of innovation and excellence. In conversation with Udayant Malhoutra, CEO & MD, Dynamatic Technologies
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The way forward, a journey of innovation and excellence. In conversation with Udayant Malhoutra, CEO & MD, Dynamatic Technologies

SPECIAL INTERVIEW

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April 2021
Indian HAM Radio Operators: An integral element of communication in times of crisis
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Indian HAM Radio Operators: An integral element of communication in times of crisis

During the last one year from March 2020 till date, COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented lockdown of 1.3 billion population in the country, Bengaluru city - the IT hub of India was no exception. The Government of Karnataka set up a ‘COVID-19 war room’ in the Chief Ministers office to create awareness and to mitigate this enormous crisis situation in the state involving civil preparedness organizations under its administration including Ham Radio operators.

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April 2021
Worry no more about your Excess Baggage Says Avaan India's Founding director Meera Singh in conversation with our Special Editor Rohith Reddy
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Worry no more about your Excess Baggage Says Avaan India's Founding director Meera Singh in conversation with our Special Editor Rohith Reddy

WOMAN IN AVIATION

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April 2021
Daniel Carrera steps up to become president of UPS operations in Europe
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Daniel Carrera steps up to become president of UPS operations in Europe

UPS has appointed Daniel Carrera as the new president of its European operations. In his new role, based at the firm’s European headquarters in Brussels, Mr Carrera will be responsible for managing operations and more than 50,000 staff across 56 countries and territories.

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April 2021
Airbus pioneers first satellite factory in space
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Airbus pioneers first satellite factory in space

Airbus has been selected by the European Commission to study spacecraft manufacturing in space through the Horizon 2020 Programme. The PERIOD (PERASPERA In-Orbit Demonstration) project focuses on satellite assembly and manufacturing in orbit. This A/B1 phase study contract, worth € 3 million, will last two years, with the objective to continue with a demonstrator in orbit.

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April 2021
DRDO conducts successful flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet
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DRDO conducts successful flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at around 1030 hrs on March 05, 2021.

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March 2021
Boeing Loyal Wingman Uncrewed Aircraft Completes First Flight
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Boeing Loyal Wingman Uncrewed Aircraft Completes First Flight

Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully completed the first test flight of the Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft.

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March 2021
Salute to the matriarchIn conversation with Harpreet A De Singh, CEO Alliance Air
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Salute to the matriarchIn conversation with Harpreet A De Singh, CEO Alliance Air

Salute to the matriarch In conversation

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March 2021
First Airbus Eurostar Neo satellite is born
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First Airbus Eurostar Neo satellite is born

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed a key milestone in the manufacturing of the first Eurostar Neo satellite, with the successful integration of the Service and Communication Modules of EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13F.

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March 2021
In a First-In-Asia, GMR Aero Technic Adopts an Inflatable Hangar
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In a First-In-Asia, GMR Aero Technic Adopts an Inflatable Hangar

GMR Aero Technic (GAT), the maintenance, repair, and overhaul division of GMR Air Cargo and Aerospace Engineering Ltd. (GACAEL), has taken a giant leap in terms of aircraft maintenance and service in Asia, by adopting new innovative technology in the form of Inflatable Hangar. The GAT is the only MRO in the Asia region to have installed such a hangar.

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March 2021
BEL showcased it capabilities at Aero India 2021
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BEL showcased it capabilities at Aero India 2021

At Aero India 2021 Bengaluru, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) showcased its state-of-the-art products and systems spanning every domain of its business.

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March 2021
AAI's Kolkata Airport to get New ATC Tower with upgraded technology and enhanced capacity
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AAI's Kolkata Airport to get New ATC Tower with upgraded technology and enhanced capacity

With an objective to enhance the capacity and ease the traffic flow, AAI’s Kolkata Airport has undertaken the work of construction of New ATC Tower and Technical Block at an estimated cost of. Rs.458 cr. The new ATC Tower complex spread in an area of 2040 sqm.

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March 2021
Tracing the synergy between innovation and education. Up close with Dr. Sumeet Suseelan, Aviation Guru, Chairman, IIA
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Tracing the synergy between innovation and education. Up close with Dr. Sumeet Suseelan, Aviation Guru, Chairman, IIA

Tracing the synergy between innovation and education.

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March 2021
Aero India 2021
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Aero India 2021

Comes to an end as an unprecedented success

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March 2021
Changing Dynamics Of Aviation
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Changing Dynamics Of Aviation

“In the present context, nowhere is safe until everywhere is” believes Inderjit Singh, ICAO Airport Consultant and former Chief Executive Officer of IGI Airport, New Delhi

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March 2021
Garmin GFC 600 Digital Autopilot Approved for Select King Air C90 and E90 Aircraft
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Garmin GFC 600 Digital Autopilot Approved for Select King Air C90 and E90 Aircraft

Our GFC™ 600 digital autopilot has received FAA STC approval in select Beechcraft King Air C90 aircraft and E90 aircraft1.

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February 2021
This is your Captain Speaking....!!!
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This is your Captain Speaking....!!!

This is your Captain Speaking....!!!

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February 2021
Honda Aircraft Company Opens New Wing Production Facility
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Honda Aircraft Company Opens New Wing Production Facility

Honda Aircraft Company announced that it has begun operations at its newly opened Wing Production and Service Parts Facility, located at the company's world headquarters at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C.

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February 2021
Sikorsky-Boeing Team Reveals Advanced Assault Helicopter Designed to Revolutionize U.S. Army Capabilities
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Sikorsky-Boeing Team Reveals Advanced Assault Helicopter Designed to Revolutionize U.S. Army Capabilities

Sikorsky and Boeing released details of its advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition, known as FLRAA.

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February 2021