Cruising Heights - February 2024

In this issue

It’s a packed February issue. We have an in-depth story on the Airbus A321XLR and the delay in the certification of the aircraft. It is now expected to be delivered sometime in late 2024. We also have a complete review of Wings 2024--India’s Premier aviation show. ISRO continues to prepare for Gaganyaan—the country's first attempt in 40 years to send humans into space. We review the preparations. Plus an analysis of the latest trends in developing engines, and focus on green energy plus all regular features.

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. When all that was settled came news that the certification process has extended the timeline, with Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury acknowledging that the process is taking longer than initially anticipated. The aircraft could now see a delay in the entry for service with the timeline moving to likely late 2024. An insight into the developments.

9 mins

WINGS INDIA FLIES

The 2024 edition of Wings India conducted in February in Hyderabad saw the participation of all the industry heavyweights. There were a few orders and some interesting announcements. A Special report.

7 mins

The real regional CONTENDERS

ATR and Embraer are bullish on market prospects for their regional transport aircraft A Special report

9 mins

Air Power and India's Northeast

India’s Northeast is being connected to the rest of India as never before. With the operationalisation of Hollongi Airport in Arunachal Pradesh state's capital of Itanagar, every state in the region is now connected with the rest of India. A report on the region and its aviation potential.

10 mins

Greenwash or Sustainability?

As the pressure to reduce their carbon footprint grows on airlines, the industry grapples with a complex set of options with no clear visible goal in sight. As things stand, the 2050 zero carbon goal seems pretty elusive.

9 mins

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. An in-depth report

10+ mins

Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency ROLLS

Aero-engine manufacturers are accelerating the development of next-generation powerplants for commercial aviation. A special report

8 mins

New Terminal for Dehradun

The newly constructed terminal building at Dehradun Airport was officially inaugurated on February 14, representing a significant step forward in enhancing infrastructure and connectivity in the northern state.

1 min

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CRUISING HEIGHTS is India's best known monthly aviation magazine with equal interests in air cargo, travel and tourism. In its four years of existence, Cruising Heights has received accolades from the Minister of Civil Aviation, Aviation CEOs, Airport Developers, Travel Agents Associations and others for its path-breaking stories.One of the first true aviation magazines of the country, Cruising Heights was started with the idea of supporting professionals in the airline business to make informed choices on a variety of subjects from ground handling to cargo to airport development-all of which are transforming the Indian aviation scene in mind-boggling ways. Later, due to the interest it generated and in response to demands from the travel and tourism industry stakeholders we have targeted the general reader-the educated Indian who is keen to be an informed Indian-to know what's happening in the business.