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Future Cultural Challenges for Airlines And Airports

Introduction Assuming we are all alike is one of the greatest mistakes we human beings are making all the time. Another mistake we constantly make is to assume that our way of doing things is the only right way. So when people do things differently e.g. how people queue up or what we ascribe status to we try to educate them to do or see it our way. This is usually not well received and a conflict starts.

Boosting the growth of MRO Industry

Dr. Praveen Srivastava, Founder & CEO - AeroChamp, in conversation with our Special Editor Rohith Reddy on the reforms needed in the industry

MoD issues RFP for construction of six P-75(I) submarines for Indian Navy

As a major initiative towards ‘Make in India’, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued Request of Proposal (RFP) for the first acquisition programme under the Strategic Partnership Model for construction of six AIP fitted Conventional Submarines named Project 75(India) [P-75(I)] for the Indian Navy, on July 20, 2021.

Lockheed Martin Opens Advanced Manufacturing Facility to Expand Orion Spacecraft Production

Lockheed Martin opened its Spacecraft Test, Assembly and Resource (STAR) Center. The STAR Center features business and digital transformation innovations that will expand manufacturing, assembly and testing capacity for NASA's Orion spacecraft program and ultimately, future space exploration.

Rafale Aircraft Formally Inducted into 101 Squadron of the IAF

The Indian Air Force formally inducted Rafale aircraft into No. 101 Squadron at Air Force Station Hasimara in Eastern Air Command (EAC) on 28 Jul 21.

Forward towards growth

Yogesh Garg, Director, Sales - Asia Pacific - De Havilland in an exclusive interview with our Editor Mr. Kartikeya

RoyalJet adds European based BBJ to world's largest fleet

RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-owned and operated award-winning premium private aviation leader, has added a privately owned Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) to its growing fleet of managed aircraft.

Tata Boeing Aerospace Delivers 100th Fuselage for the AH-64 Apache Combat Helicopter

Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) announced the delivery of the 100th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache combat helicopter to Boeing from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hyderabad.

Textron gets order for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft

Textron Aviation announced Surf Air Mobility has signed a purchase agreement for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX single-engine turboprop aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 100 aircraft and an option for 50 more.

Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight

Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity successfully reached space on July 11, completing the company’s fourth rocket-powered spaceflight. The flight was the 22nd test flight of VSS Unity and the first test flight with a full crew, including Indian American SirishaBandla in the cabin, including the Company’s founder, Sir Richard Branson.

Honeywell to Provide Cockpit Technologies for 7-Seater Lilium Jet

Honeywell has been selected by Lilium to develop the 7-Seater Lilium Jet’s avionics and flight control systems. The Compact Flyby-Wire System will act as the flight control system on the all-electric 7-Seater Lilium Jet, responsible for controlling its moveable parts, including the 36 control surfaces and ducted fans that provide its high levels of maneuverability in every stage of flight.

American Airlines accelerates its cargo digitalization as the first U.S. carrier to join the cargo.one platform

American Airlines and cargo. one have entered into a strategic partnership expanding the airline’s cargo capacity offering to cargo. one’s leading e-booking platform for air cargo. Starting in Europe, with global expansion following, freight forwarders will be able to access American’s cargo capacity in real-time and book with instant confirmation.

CONVERSATION WITH Mr RAJEEV KAUL MG & CEO, Aequs Aeerspace

Aviation Update Editor Kartikeya in conversation with Mr Rajeev Kaul, MD & CEO, Aequs, who talks about the overall company performance and the impact of the pandemic on the industry.

Defence Secretary Inducts HAL Manufactured ALH Mk-III Helicopters into Indian Coast Guard

In a major boost to the ALH Mk-III indigenous Coast Guard programme, three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) manufactured by HAL were inducted into the stables of the Indian Coast Guard by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary. These helicopters which are part of the ALH Mk III programme will be positioned in Bhubaneswar, Porbandar, Chennai and Kochi and will be part of different Coast Guard Aviation Squadrons.

ALL ABOUT HUD (HEAD-UP DISPLAY)

The HUD (Head-Up Display) is the next generation of flight instrumentation; although this technology was used in military operations since the 1980s, it recently emerged in civilian aircraft operations.

MoD signs contract with MDSL to supply Light Specialist Vehicles to Indian Army

Providing further boost to ‘Make in India’, Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army, at a cost of Rs 1,056 crore, in New Delhi on March 22, 2021. The induction of vehicles is planned to be completed in four years.

The Agreement on the Modernization and Licensed Production of IL-103 in Hungary Concluded

The agreement on the modernization and licensed production of IL-103 in Hungary was concluded on March 17 between Ilyushin Aviation Complex (part of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) under Rostec State Corporation) and the Hungarian company Aviation Engineering Zrt The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Oleg Bocharov and Counselor, Deputy Ambassador of Hungary to the Russian Federation Laszlo Vida. The document was signed on the Russian side by the First Deputy General Director of UAC, Managing Director of ILYUSHIN Sergey Yarkovoy, and on the Hungarian side by the General Director of Aviation Engineering Zrt. Laszlo Boros.

National Airlines appoints Nihal Wickrema as VP strategy, revenue optimization

The American airline National Airlines announced the appointment of NihalWickrema a veteran from Emirates Sky Cargo, as their vice president of strategy & revenue optimization.

DRDO conducts successful flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 05, 2021. All the subsystems, including the booster motor and nozzle-less motor, performed as expected. During the test, many new technologies were proven, including Solid Fuel based Ducted Ramjet technology.

Boeing Inducts First EA18G Growler for U.S. Navy Modification Program

Boeing has started a five-year modification program for the U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler fleet with the induction of the first jet at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The modifications are focused on updating the jets’ structural and mission systems architecture, enabling future capability growth for the Navy’s 160 Growler aircraft. Growlers serve a critical role in jamming radar and communications signals of threat forces, disabling their ability to detect and track U.S. and allied military forces.

The way forward, a journey of innovation and excellence. In conversation with Udayant Malhoutra, CEO & MD, Dynamatic Technologies

SPECIAL INTERVIEW

Indian HAM Radio Operators: An integral element of communication in times of crisis

During the last one year from March 2020 till date, COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented lockdown of 1.3 billion population in the country, Bengaluru city - the IT hub of India was no exception. The Government of Karnataka set up a ‘COVID-19 war room’ in the Chief Ministers office to create awareness and to mitigate this enormous crisis situation in the state involving civil preparedness organizations under its administration including Ham Radio operators.

Worry no more about your Excess Baggage Says Avaan India's Founding director Meera Singh in conversation with our Special Editor Rohith Reddy

WOMAN IN AVIATION

Daniel Carrera steps up to become president of UPS operations in Europe

UPS has appointed Daniel Carrera as the new president of its European operations. In his new role, based at the firm’s European headquarters in Brussels, Mr Carrera will be responsible for managing operations and more than 50,000 staff across 56 countries and territories.

Airbus pioneers first satellite factory in space

Airbus has been selected by the European Commission to study spacecraft manufacturing in space through the Horizon 2020 Programme. The PERIOD (PERASPERA In-Orbit Demonstration) project focuses on satellite assembly and manufacturing in orbit. This A/B1 phase study contract, worth € 3 million, will last two years, with the objective to continue with a demonstrator in orbit.

Changing Dynamics Of Aviation

“In the present context, nowhere is safe until everywhere is” believes Inderjit Singh, ICAO Airport Consultant and former Chief Executive Officer of IGI Airport, New Delhi

Aero India 2021

Comes to an end as an unprecedented success

DRDO conducts successful flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at around 1030 hrs on March 05, 2021.

Boeing Loyal Wingman Uncrewed Aircraft Completes First Flight

Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully completed the first test flight of the Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft.

Salute to the matriarchIn conversation with Harpreet A De Singh, CEO Alliance Air

Salute to the matriarch In conversation