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GMR Airports to Merge with Parent GMR Infrastructure

GMR Airports Infrastructure recently announced the merger of GMR Airports, GMR the operator of Delhi and Hyderabad airports, with itself, resulting in French airport operator Groupe ADP becoming the second largest shareholder in the merged entity.

Delhi and Mumbai win ACI awards

Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, has announced the winners of this year's Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognising the best airports for customer experience worldwide, as selected by passengers.

China's Return of 737 in China

In 2019, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and other aviation authorities grounded the Boeing 737 MAX after two crashes.

P&W celebrates V2500's success

Pratt and Whitney are celebrating the 40th anniversary of its International Aero Engines AG (IAE). The IAE, launched in March 1983, developed the fuel-efficient V2500 engine that continues to power nearly 3,500 aircraft globally.

GE believes revenue will double till 2025

Generel Electric's projection that revenue at its cash-cow aviation business will increase by at least low-double digits until 2025 caused its shares to surge to levels not witnessed since 2018 in March first week.

Go First to move court against Pratt & Whitney?

Shape of Indian aviation is changing with India

A Sparkling Summit

The CAPA India Aviation Summit was a high-quality industry event that had all the movers and shakers in attendance. A special report.

Air India inducts first A321neo

Air India has inducted its first Airbus 321neo. The aircraft (VT-RTD) took off from the Airbus finishing centre at Hamburg for Delhi Airport.\" #FlyAl: We're thrilled to welcome our Airbus A321 Neo (VT-RTD). We look forward to welcoming you onboard!\" Air India said on Twitter.

GMR-Boeing tie-up for passenger-to-freighter conversions

The GMR group has signed a formal agreement with Boeing to create a freighter conversion ecosystem in Hyderabad. It could well be another massive boost for Make in India which requires trained engineers and technicians. This collaboration could provide that. A special report.

One more helping, please!

For airlines in the Gulf, India is a critical market. It is the jetloads of traffic that they ferry from the subcontinent that packs their aircraft as they fly westwards to Europe and North America. And even eastwards to Australia and New Zealand. No wonder they keep asking for more and more seats.

FAL TIANJIN DELIVERS THE FIRST A321NEO

Airbus Final Assembly Line in China delivers its first A321neo

Maiden flight of Hydrogen-fuelled aircraft

Universal Hydrogen recently flew regional airliner, Univers a 40-passenger the largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered aeroplane ever to take to the skies and the largest aeroplane to cruise principally on hydrogen.

Major jump in SpiceJet profits

SpiceJet reported a net profit of Rs 107 crore for the quarter ending in the quarter ending December 31, 2021. As a result, SpiceJet shares saw new market highs for the week.

Boeing more than doubles SAF purchase for 2023

There There is a sudden sense of urgency among airlines and the aviation sector to make sustainable aviation fuel mainstream. Recently, Boeing doubled its purchase agreement of sustainable aviation fuel from Neste.

A321XLR: Likely delay in delivery!

Touted as a game-changer that could see single-aisle long-haul travel, the A321XLR has hit a roadblock in the form of regulatory issues surrounding its additional fuel tank that was to be fused directly into the fuselage. Added to that are supply chain woes. The aircraft could now see a delay in the entry for service with the timeline moving most likely to 2024. An insight into the developments.

Air cargo demand picks up in China

A slight recovery of factory output in China after the Lunar New Year holiday, a rise in manufacturing exports elsewhere and incremental improvement in inflation are helping global demand and rates achieve some sense of seasonal stability after a yearlong slump.

Fraport tests autonomous tractor for cargo handling

Fraport said it is trialling an autonomous cargo tractor at Frankfurt Airport as part of efforts to automate some operations at Europe's busiest hub.

Pradhaan Air first relief flight strengthens ties

One of the youngest Cargo Airline in India, Pradhaan Air Express recently supported the effort of the international aid agency's relief supply movement from Indian soil to Turkey.

Boosting connectivity to Northeast

With a massively booming tea and tourism industry, the north-eastern region of India is all poised to emerge as a world-class air transport hub in the long run.

A deep quagmire for Pawan Hans !

The government has scrubbed its plan to privatise Pawan Hans as of now. The way forward also looks unclear. An in-depth report.

The Air India juggernaut

Air India has commenced what will be the most dramatic turnaround in its history. And this complete makeover includes a new fleet, new ethos, new personnel and new routes. AMEYA JOSHI examines the road ahead.

Will The E-2 Make An Impact?

India has one Embraer operator in Star Air. But there is huge potential in the E2. Will any other airline go for this jet from Brazil? AMEYA JOSHI examines the Embraer saga in the Indian subcontinent

'Rock and Roll' aircraft auctioned off!

An enduring symbol of rock 'n' roll- the private jet belonging to the iconic singer Elvis Presley furnished with cosy red velvet seats, a microwave, and old-fashioned styling, was auctioned off in Florida on his 88th birthday.

Q&A: "We completed four years of ops"

Addition of night landing facilities, ILS, and 24X7 operations can lead to exponential growth of the airline, says SIMRAN SINGH TIWANA, CEO of Star Air, in this interview with CRUISING HEIGHTS

Q&A: "Digital Tower is a next-gen solution"

Saab's Digital Tower is a flexible and scalable solution for a broad range of use cases, explains MATS PALMBERG, Chairman and Managing Director, Saab India, in this interaction with CRUISING HEIGHTS

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

Mission Gaganyaan: ISRO gets back to work

The Indian human spaceflight programme has the potential to create an all-new aerospace ecosystem for setting up associated industries, boosting thousands of MSMEs in the sector and creating at least 15,000 jobs for Indian youth related to the domain.

Q&A: "Interest in the 6X is high"

The Falcon 6X is an ideal aircraft for the Indian market, able to fly at high-speed cruise nonstop from any point in the country to London. It offers a new level of comfort and utility in the longrange segment, says CARLOS BRANA, Executive VP Civil Aircraft, Dassault Aviation, in this one-on-one with CRUISING HEIGHTS

Q&A: "CFM's footprint in India will expand"

Currently, CFM has a backlog of 1,500+ LEAP engines in the Indian subcontinent that will support the large and fast-growing domestic market in India, says GAËL MÉHEUST, President and CEO of CFM International, in this one-on-one with CRUISING HEIGHTS

Accelerated growth!

India's growing domestic airlines have led to emergence of the country as a major commercial aviation market. The joint GE/Safran engineering team has laid out a comprehensive technology roadmap including composite fan blades, heat-resistant metal alloys, ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), hybrid electric capability and additive manufacturing. Both GE and Safran are to begin testing a demonstrator engine at their facilities around the middle of this decade with flight testing to begin soon thereafter. Hydrogen combustion capability is also one of the foundational technologies being developed and matured as part of the CFM RISE programme. India is poised to evolve as a major aero-engine manufacturing hub. A report