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African Aviation Report

African aviation is ripe for expansion – now policymakers need to make it happen

Desi Food On Foreign Airlines

With passenger numbers from India increasing, international airlines are now indianising their culinary offerings

Waiting Game

African aviation is ripe for expansion – now policymakers need to make it happen

Next Generation Aircraft Wings

Taking inspiration from nature, an aerospace giant has developed semi-aeroelastic hinge concept

Who Will Be India's JetBlue?

JetBlue was a dark horse when it began operations in the USA but rapidly moved up the ladder from being a low-cost carrier to a value carrier. Ameya Joshi lists out the similarities and dissimilarities between the US carrier and Indian LCCs, IndiGo and SpiceJet, that have been travelling on the path to becoming the JetBlue of the Indian skies.

Spicejet Makes King's Move

SpiceJet has left no stone unturned to expand its reach in the aviation sector — whether it is taking the slots of Jet Airways at airports or leasing the grounded planes of Jet Airways. Ameya Joshi questions SpiceJet’s moves.

India-US Spat Over Ground Handling

In a thud, Indian carriers are no more allowed to do self handling at US airports. This is seen as retaliation under a bilateral air services agreement against denial of similar concession to US passenger airlines here.

West Or East? Indigo Knows Best

Ambitious to fly international big time, home-grown IndiGo has the wherewithal, the equipment and the expertise. But as Ameya Joshi points out, the foreign forays will not be as easy as IndiGo’s domestic moves. Its first flight to Istanbul and the codeshare with Turkish Airlines would not only be a test case for the carrier but will be closely watched by the competition.

Waiting For Clear Skies

High passenger traffic growth by itself may not be enough for airlines in India. They are also looking at international operations, cargo and ancillary services.

The Future Of Air Travel

Bawling babies, armrest-hogging jerks, legroom fit for a gnat and flights long enough to make you cry... Air travel is not fun. But, that’s about to change.

Jet Airways Gets Set To Fix Its Business

Facing a cash crunch and having posted losses for the second successive quarter, Jet Airways is now aiming for a turnaround. 

Future Of Aviation

Aerospace scientists, engineers and designers are continuously working on various projects to make air travel faster, safer, eco-friendly and experiential.

How Safe Is Your Plane?

So many of us take to the skies so often. Neil Ashton looks at the rigorous tests that planes undergo to ensure flying remains one of the safest modes of transport.

Indian Defence Sector: The New Spitfires

Indian defence SMEs are betting on the new defence procurement policy to boost indigenous manufacturing, but challenges remain.

Assault Of The Falcon

The Falcon 6X redefines the business jet travel experience with innovations in comfort, safety and technology...

Microsoft Flight Simulator

From the dawn of time, man has looked at birds and thought “damn I wish I could fly”.

MAKE AVIATION GREAT AGAIN - IT'S TIME TO TURN BACK.

How wonderful it is to have an incoming president who is, by his own admission, a leading, if not the leading, world authority on most subjects.

LARGEST EVER RHINO RELOCATION

Specialist air cargo operator ACS mobilised all its skills to successfully complete a very challenging project – the translocation of 39 White Rhino from Namibia to the USA.

TWINCO FUEL

AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT

CC POCOCK MAKES HISTORY IN THE USA

In strong contrast to the South African Civil Aviation Authority's obstructionism, aviation history was made when veteran South African airshow performer Milne “CC” Pocock received FAA-approval for the first-ever laser show from an aircraft.

2024 - Winners and losers

In South Africa it’s been another bleak year. As write this in early December, many people seem to be shaking their heads and wondering what the hell is going on. But in the rest of the world, things are literally going bananas.

FLYING THE HAWKER HUNTER

Flying a Hunter starts hours before actually walking out to the aircraft. This machine is a legend, but it is first of all about the highest performance machine that it is feasible for a civilian to fly. Flying it is not to be taken lightly.

RON WHEELDON'S HUNTERS

RON WHEELDON is a Johannesburg based trademark and IP attorney. He writes, \"My love affair with Hawker Hunter jet fighters started in approximately 1963 when the Rhodesian parliament opening was marked by a fly-by of nine recently acquired Hawker Hunters in diamond formation.

QUEEN AIR TALES

In the early seventies Esquire Airways acquired a pre-owned Beechcraft Queen Air. This top of the range 8,800 lb MAUW model had nine forward facing commuter seats and I flew it as a single pilot operation for several months.

LIVING THE DREAM Part 2: Planning and Pax

Part 2: Planning and Pax

HELICOPTER PILOTS SHOULD UNIONISE

Helicopter pilots are stuck in a 12-month flying cycle. While they will have periods of rest and active rest (performing ground-based tasks and planning ventures) within their work source campaigns, it's not a good situation. They need programmed periods to catch their breath.

AFTERMATH of the Engine Fire

Iris McCallum continues her stories about her early years with Air Kenya. This month she tells us about the immediate aftermath of her dramatic engine fire and crash, and her subsequent 'getting back onto the saddle'.

NOVEMBER 2024

November sees strong growth in aircraft registrations with 16 additions, but 10 aircraft are cancelled as exported. The Type Certified additions are a mixed bag.

RIGHT SEAT RULES NO. 25 SLOW FLIGHT

Most of us feel a bit edgy when the ASI creeps down within 10 KIAS of the stall. Jim Davis has some hints on how to be comfortable and in control - even when the airspeed is 20 KIAS below the stall.

SOLAR CHARGING FOR PLANES

Saxon Air has completed the installation of what it calls a 'pioneering electric charging point' at its Business Aviation Centre in Norwich, believed to be the first of its kind at a UK regional airport, with the purpose-built infrastructure featuring a solar energy array specifically tailored for electric aircraft.