OPENING STATEMENT BY KURT EDWARDS, DIRECTOR GENERAL, IBAC AT THE THIRD ICAO CONFERENCE ON AVIATION AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS (CAAF/3)
SP’s Aviation|Issue 11, 2023
I stand before you today representing the Business Aviation sector, a community deeply committed to advancing sustainability in the aviation industry.
OPENING STATEMENT BY KURT EDWARDS, DIRECTOR GENERAL, IBAC AT THE THIRD ICAO CONFERENCE ON AVIATION AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS (CAAF/3)

Our shared dedication to environmental stewardship is underscored by the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC), a testament to our firm resolve in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. As we navigate the path towards NetZero by 2050, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as a pivotal component in our collective journey to decarbonise and foster a greener aviation landscape.

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KLM: THE WORLD'S OLDEST AIRLINE STILL GOING STRONG!
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KLM: THE WORLD'S OLDEST AIRLINE STILL GOING STRONG!

In 1930, KLM began scheduled passenger service between Amsterdam and Jakarta. The Fokker F.XII plane took 10 days to reach, including 81 hours of flying time. It was the world's longest scheduled flight before the Second World War.

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SPICEJET'S $90 MILLION DEAL WITH CANADIAN Q400 PLANES
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SPICEJET'S $90 MILLION DEAL WITH CANADIAN Q400 PLANES

SpiceJet has successfully resolved a significant dispute with Bombardier over a fleet of Q400 turboprop planes in the form of a $90 million settlement, marking the end of a prolonged legal battle that also has broader implications for the Indian aviation sector

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TAPPING THE UNCHARTED WATERS
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TAPPING THE UNCHARTED WATERS

Seaplane services are expected to transform regional connectivity in India, boost tourism, create jobs, and foster economic development, particularly in hard-to-reach coastal and inland regions

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FLIGHT PLAN FOR NAVIGATING BUSINESS AIRCRAFT FINANCING
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FLIGHT PLAN FOR NAVIGATING BUSINESS AIRCRAFT FINANCING

The business aircraft financing market has witnessed significant growth post-pandemic, driven by increased demand for private and chartered flights

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TRUMP'S VICTORY: WHAT WILL IT UNFOLD FOR INDIA
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TRUMP'S VICTORY: WHAT WILL IT UNFOLD FOR INDIA

For India, one of the most significant aspects of Trump's return will be his approach to China. There is a possibility that Trump will continue to view India through a transactional lens, prioritising trade deficits and economic returns. The role which the US plays as the global tech powerhouse is the model for future growth which cuts across economy to security. In all potential, there are mostly positive signs, rather another defining era for Indo-US relations could unfold if indicators are right. The convergence of mutual interest for both democracies is too obvious.

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ANTARIKSHA ABHYAS-2024
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ANTARIKSHA ABHYAS-2024

The first ever tri-services Defence Space Exercise was a significant building block towards holistic capability in global space operations

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INDIA'S GSAT-20 SATELLITE LAUNCHED
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INDIA'S GSAT-20 SATELLITE LAUNCHED

Symbolising growing technology, growth & collaboration, this mission highlights India's dedication to leveraging space technology for societal progress, expanding its role in commercial space ventures while underscoring the potential for India's heavy-lift launch vehicles to capture future opportunities

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A LEGACY OF PRECISION, POWER, AND POISE IN THE SKIES
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A LEGACY OF PRECISION, POWER, AND POISE IN THE SKIES

With a vision for comfort, excellence and sustainable aviation, Dassault's Falcon family embodies the peak of technological and environmental advancements

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INDIA'S RICHEST BUYS BBJ
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INDIA'S RICHEST BUYS BBJ

Private jets play a strategic role in allowing business magnates like Ambani to optimise time management, particularly critical given his global business commitments and a packed travel schedule.

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Issue 10, 2024
PRIME MINISTER INAUGURATES AIRCRAFT COMPLEX FOR MANUFACTURING OF C295 AIRCRAFT
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PRIME MINISTER INAUGURATES AIRCRAFT COMPLEX FOR MANUFACTURING OF C295 AIRCRAFT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing of C295 aircraft at TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) Campus in Vadodara, Gujarat on October 28, 2024.

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