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Q&A: "We received 1100+ engine orders"

The GTF Advantage engine will be available starting in 2024, initially in low-rate production and phasing in fully over 24 months. It will be intermixable/ interchangeable with the current configuration, says ASHMITA SETHI, President and Country Head, Pratt & Whitney, in this oneon-one with CRUISING HEIGHTS

Q&A: India will grow faster than its peers

Alvarez & Marsal India (A&M India) Managing Director SUDEEP MEHROTRA and Senior Director VARUN AGRAWAL put together key changes observed in the Indian airport sector over the last decade and the trends that are likely to shape the sector over the next decade in the paper titled: \"Airports in India at Inflexion Point\". Here, they answer more questions from CRUISING HEIGHTS on their assessment and the key drivers for growth

Q&A: "A long-standing relationship"

In an interview with CRUISING HEIGHTS, Boeing India's President SALIL GUPTE speaks on the exciting developments in India and on how Boeing is taking advantage of the enormous growth in the aviation sector

SITA FORESEES INDUSTRY MEGATREND

The Gen Z and millennial travellers driving a digital transformation of the transport industry will be demanding a far more integrated digital journey, and accelerating the digital way of life, according to \"Meet the Megatrends,\" a new report from SITA that examines 12 emerging trends that will significantly morph the travel landscape by 2033.

ISRO hails performance of PSLV-XL's motor

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that the performance of the booster motor made by Economic Explosives Ltd for its PSLV-XL rocket was satisfactory.

ISRO to boost use of Navic

To promote the use of 'NAVigation with the Indian Constellation' (NavIC), the Indian version of GPS, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will introduce the L1 frequency in all its future satellites, Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for the Department of Space, said in parliament recently.

ISRO to develop geoportal 'Geo-Ladakh'

Government of Union Territory of Ladakh has approached the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a unit of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for developing \"Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal 'GeoLadakh' for UT-Ladakh\".

Green Hydrogen: Airbus looking at India, Australia, Latin America

Airbus is seeking to source green hydrogen from markets such as India, Latin America and Australia as part of its decarbonization initiatives.

Towards a greener future!

The percentage of fuel-efficient aircraft in airline fleets is expected to climb rapidly in the coming years in India

Air India's adrenaline rush!

Air India has said that it has leased six Boeing-777-300 ER widebody jets to augment its existing fleet, expected to be inducted in the first half of this year on long-haul international routes.

Elbers Vs Wilson

IndiGo and Air India are now being led by two world-class professionals who have proved their mettle in their long years in the business. In their new jobs, they face what is arguably the toughest test of their career. A special report.

A new dawn in Goa!

With the historic touchdown of the first scheduled passenger flight in Mopa Airport on January 5, Goa's tourism and real estate industries are all wheels up for a steep climb and all-round development of the region.

A fine choice

Air India has made a fine choice in choosing ALOKE SINGH to pilot the LCC side of the business from January 1. The low-profile workaholic is a first-rate aviation professional with an ability to think out of the box. A profile.

Drone certification for Garuda Aerospace

Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has received the Type approvals from the Director General of Civil Aviation for the indigenously designed Kisan drones.

The US will hold airlines accountable

President Joe Biden said that his administration will hold airlines Pres accountable for an excessive amount of flight delays and cancellations over the holiday weekend.

Fliers joyful as China scraps mandatory Covid-19 quarantine

It was pure joy for the people of China after Beijing said it would Lscrap mandatory Covid-19 quarantine for overseas arrivals. ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation. From January 8, inbound travellers are no longer required to quarantine upon arrival.

A350F gets an extra-large door design

The The Airbus A350 is expected to revolutionise most transportation and airline service businesses with the largest cargo door, which will be loaded from the side of the aircraft. It can house the Trent 7000 engine inside easily.

Embraer: Not the right time for next-generation turboprop

Embraer has scrapped plans time to go ahead with its next-generation turboprop (NGTP) at least for the moment.

United Airline's big Boeing order

Nore than 43 per cent of aircraft in use today in the US belong seen of the 737 going down after unfavourable news surrounding the aircraft.

China approves Korean Air-Asiana merger

China's antitrust regulator has approved the planned merger of South Korea's Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.

Most punctual airlines

Ever very month, the data analytics firm Cirium publishes On-Time Performance Reports for airports and airlines worldwide.

BLR Metaport experience launched

The first phase of the metaverse experience at Bengaluru airport BLR Metaport has been launched.

TAKE A DETOX

Aeroflot has suggested its passengers take a \"digital detox\" after sanctions forced the Russian airline to remove in-flight entertainment on some of its jets.

India, Afghanistan Ink Deal To Reopen Air Corridor

The air corridor between India and Afghanistan has been reopened and the trade between the countries would resume, officials in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Kabul said, according to Bakhtar News Agency.

SpiceJet's booming loss

SpiceJet in mid-November reported a net loss of 837.8 Crore for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, as compared to a net loss of ₹561.7 Crore in the quarter ending 30 September 2021, as business was hit by record high fuel prices, depreciating Rupee in the traditionally weak quarter.

Germany takes delivery of A350 VIP aircraft

Lufthansa Technik recently handed over the first complete Airbus A350 to the German Armed Forces for use as a VIP transport aircraft.

787 deliveries' to the Middle East and African soon

After a very long halt, Boeing will soon resume deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner to airlines in the Middle East and Africa.

MAS A380 phase-out begins

Malaysia Airline's belief that Airbus A380 doesn't fit the plan remains firm and the phasing out of Malaysia Airlines' Airbus A380 programme has started as the carrier completes the first delivery of its superjumbo jet to Tarbes, France from Kuala Lumpur.

India's First green grocery delivery via drones

Drone delivery firm, Skye Air Mobility joined hands with Vegrow in Himachal Pradesh to conduct its three-day-long drone delivery trials to carry over 100 kgs of apples from farmland to Vegrow Hub. This will help solve a wider transportation problem in present times.

Eol for Air India engineering subsidiary soon

The government may invite expressions of interest (Eol) for the sale of Air India's engineering subsidiary, Air India Engineering Services (AIESL) by January-February 2023.