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VFR (VISUAL FLIGHT RULES) FLYING IS EASY: HELICOPTER OPERATIONS UNDER VFR IN INDIA

Satirical title of this write-up is an obvious intended inference. The wide perception that flight under VFR is easy even by a few pilots is intriguing. Minimal institutional assistance extended to VFR flying validates the argument. Lengthening list of repeated CFIT cases however sufficiently and accurately establishes fallacy of 'Easy VFR' conjecture

EMBRAER LAUNCHES THE A-29N SUPER TUCANO IN NATO CONFIGURATION

Embraer announced the launch of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, light attack aircraft, armed reconnaissance, and advanced training, in the configuration of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), with an initial focus on meeting the needs of nations in Europe. The new version of the aircraft, the A-29N, will include equipment and features to fulfill NATO's operational requirements, such as a new datalink and single-pilot operation

India is always a good route for AIR ARABIA...

At the Arab Aviation Summit in Ras Al Khaimah, in a candid discussion ADEL ALI, CEO, AIR ARABIA shares his thought on his airlines expansion plans, adding new hubs, India operation and more...

The industry is required to innovate at a much faster rate than before...

Ansys solutions supports global aerospace and defence companies in their digital transformation journey to accelerate innovative leaps, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. As Indian defence companies are also bolstering into innovation, Steve Bleymaier, Brig Gen (USAF Retd.), CTO for Aerospace & Defense at Ansys talks with Vishal Kashyap, Managing Editor, Aviation World about how existing infrastructure and operation setups can be utilised to their maximum potential by using digitisation. Steve Bleymaier has served in the US Air Force for 28 years and in 2019, he transitioned to being a civilian in the workforce and began a consultancy firm to advise on aircraft sustainment and logistics. Excerpts...

WE VALUE ALL OF THE VISITOR SEGMENTS FROM INDIA...

India ranked 4th among all overseas markets for the USA excluding Canada and Mexico, with 1.26 Million total arrivals in 2022. The latest figures released in February 23 revealed over 2 Lac Indians traveled to the US, showing continuous growth in visitor arrivals. India is an important market for Brand USA and America and JACKIE ENNIS, VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL MARKETS, BRAND USA talks with AVIATION WORLD MAGAZINE on all the key topics including enhanced flight connectivity and more. Excerpts...

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East is a Multi-OEM facility...

Execujet MRO Services is all set to launch the new facility at Dubai South's Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW). The state of the art new MRO facility has been designed to accommodate nearly 20+ business jets simultaneously. Nick Weber, Regional VP Middle East, Execujet MRO Services in an interaction with Aviation World, Managing Editor, Vishal Kashyap share more inputs on this new MRO facility and this is going to reinforce Dubai's status as an important centre for aviation MRO services. Excerpts of the interview....

We are using a long haul fleet for our flight operations...

Air Mauritius, the flagship carrier of Mauritius will resume its direct operations from Delhi from May 03, 2023 onwards. At this occasion, Kresimir Kucko, CEO of Air Mauritius speaks with Vishal Kashyap, Managing Editor, Aviation World on resumption from the capital city, fleet expansions and many more key issues. Excerpt from the interview...

FAST Seminar focus on "India's G-20 Presidency: A Golden Opportunity for India Tourism"

Foundation For Aviation and Sustainable Tourism (FAST) conducted its annual seminar in New Delhi with the theme \"India's G-20 Presidency: A Golden Opportunity for India Tourism\"

EAMRO 2023 Focus on Emerging Trends in Aviation MRO

The 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Aviation MRO Industry [EAMRO 2023] was successfully organized by Aviakul Group of Companies on 22 April 2023 at Indian Aviation Academy with an aim to discuss the emerging trends such as Convergence of Civil & Defence in MRO, Digitization of MRO, Challenges in implementing new age solutions etc

INDIA-RUSSIA SPACE DIALOGUE

The first edition of the India Russia Space Dialogue 2023 was organized by Russian House New Delhi and Aviakul Private Limited with the aim to revisit the historic milestones in the cooperation journey of the two nations, identify key moments, analyse the learnings from this bilateral cooperation and chart out the future roadmap of collaboration on various avenues in this current geopolitical scenario

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as DY Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took over as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff today

MoD approves posting of Women Officers of the Territorial Army along the LoC

In a major development, Ministry of Defence, Department of Military Affairs, has approved amendment to existing cadre management provisions for Women Officers of the Territorial Army (TA)

The first phase of Bhogapuram Int Airport set in motion

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy laid the foundation stone for the development of Bhogapuram International Airport on 3rd May 2023

India offers Israel for increased investments of defence equipment for co-production

While meeting the Israeli delegation led by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in New Delhi, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underlined Gol's priority towards indigenisation in accordance with the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Policy'

IAF Heritage Centre inaugurated, to showcase its legacy & technological progress

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in Chandigarh

MOD to Indigenize 164 item under Make in India

In another boost to achieve 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, 164 Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) items, with an import substitution value of Rs 814 crore, that were to be indigenised by December 2022, have met the target within the timelines and have been notified by the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence (MoD)

"For convenience and flexibility that is unparalleled, select KARWAAN INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES "

For customers seeking personalized air charter services worldwide, Karwaan International Air Services is the go-to source

"BRINGING THE SKIES CLOSER TO HOME: AVIATION FOR ALL"

Aviakul has been founded by seasoned businessmen and alumni of one of the most famous aviation institutes in the world Moscow Aviation Institute

PORT BLAIR AIRPORT to get New Terminal Building

Gateway to the pristine islands of Andaman & Nicobar, Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair is soon going to have a new terminal building.

INDIA to gets its own CARO BY 2023 END

Once Civil Aviation Research Organization (CARO) is operational, India will join an elite band of a dozen or so countries worldwide which have established such a research facility.

PM launches Shivamogga Airport; Flight operations to start soon

The 9th domestic airport of Karnataka in Shivamogga was officially inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 27th February 2023.

DEFENCE gets Rs 5.94 lakh crore in BUDGET 2023-24 a jump of 13 per cent over FY 2022

The Govt of India giving impetus to the defence needs, has approved the Defence budget upto Rs 5.94 lakh crore in Budget 2023-24) which is more than 13% over FY 2022.

AIR INDIA CREATES HISTORY WITH ITS ORDER OF 500 AIRCRAFTS

US President Joe Biden described the agreement as 'historic'. The importance is significant and interest is global when PM Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury, and Air India MD & CEO, Campbell Wilson attends the virtual event to announce the mega order of aircraft by Air India. -Vishal Kashyap

Once a TBA associate is always a TBA associate - Siddharth Shankaran

Trans Bharat Aviation (TBA) is a prominent Non-Schedule Aircraft Operator in India and under the leadership of its top management, the company is growing manifold times.

Aero India 2023

Runway to BILLION OPPORTUNITIES proves to be BIG SUCCESS

One Rep Global to represent eco-luxury wellness resort 'The Farm at San Benito' in India

One Rep Global, India based sales and marketing representation company for ultra-luxury hotels and tourism boards, announces its appointment as the India sales and PR representative for The Farm at San Benito, a exclusive wellness resort in the Philippines.

Tupan signs partnership agreement with Forestau Green LLC to expand operations in UAE

Tupan, an innovative air vehicle technology, has announced a partnership agreement with ForestAu Green LLC to start its operations in the United Arab Emirates.

First helicopter flight in Australia on SAF

Neste, Airbus, Safran Engines and Microflite, Australia based helicopter operator, have jointly operated Australia's first helicopter flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Malaysia Airlines Enhances Sales Distribution Network in India

Malaysia Airlines has appointed Acumen Overseas, a part of Group Concorde, an airline management company, as its General Sales Agent (GSA) to represent its passenger business in India effective 1 March 2023.

Avia Solutions Group has become Irish-based Company

Avia Solutions, the aviation business group, has become an Irish-based company.