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NAVIGATING A TURBULENT SKY
SP’s Aviation

NAVIGATING A TURBULENT SKY

According to WingX Advance data, the second quarter of 2024 showcased a resilient global business aviation industry, with significant regional variations and growth in key markets despite geopolitical tensions and fluctuating demands

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Issue 7, 2024
NEXT GEN AERO ENGINES
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NEXT GEN AERO ENGINES

The development of aircraft engines, the most crucial and expensive component, will drive the airline industry's green transition, with options ranging from conventional upgrades to innovative designs like open fans, hybrid-electric systems, and hydrogen-burning engines

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Issue 7, 2024
FARNBOROUGH RETURNS TO SKYROCKET ITS 75 YEARS LEGACY
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FARNBOROUGH RETURNS TO SKYROCKET ITS 75 YEARS LEGACY

From aviation to defence, from sustainability to innovation, from experts' excerpts to opportunities for young professionals, displays to discussions and deals, FIA is certain to be a buffet of all things aerospace

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Issue 7, 2024
ALL ABOUT GULFSTREAM G700
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ALL ABOUT GULFSTREAM G700

The Gulfstream G700, already renowned for its record-breaking performance, unparalleled cabin comfort, and cutting-edge technology, is redefining business aviation with its spacious interior, advanced features, and exceptional range and speed

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Issue 7, 2024
QATAR EXECUTIVE REDEFINING PRIVATE JET LUXURY
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QATAR EXECUTIVE REDEFINING PRIVATE JET LUXURY

Qatar Executive's adoption of G700 reflects its relentless commitment to excellence and its strategy to remain at the forefront of the industry, by providing its clients with an unparalleled booking and travel experience.

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Issue 7, 2024
QATAR EXECUTIVE INDUCTS ALL-NEW G700S
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QATAR EXECUTIVE INDUCTS ALL-NEW G700S

Combining the Qatar Airways Group's signature personalised service with leading operational safety and management, the G700 is a fitting addition to Qatar Executive's already ultra-modern-fleet

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Issue 7, 2024
NEW LEADERSHIP TO CHART THE COURSE
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NEW LEADERSHIP TO CHART THE COURSE

The new Civil Aviation Minister will need to rise to the challenges and fulfill the demands of India's thriving aviation sector

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Issue 7, 2024
"OUR FOCUS AND PRIORITY ARE TO NURTURE THE FRIENDSHIP WITH INDIA WHEN IT COMES TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS" - TSHERING TOBGAY, PRIME MINISTER OF BHUTAN
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"OUR FOCUS AND PRIORITY ARE TO NURTURE THE FRIENDSHIP WITH INDIA WHEN IT COMES TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS" - TSHERING TOBGAY, PRIME MINISTER OF BHUTAN

In a very exclusive interaction, Manish Kumar Jha speaks with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu, Bhutan over the range of issues which will further reaffirm the historic bilateral relations with India

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Issue 6, 2024
PUSH AI FOR BETTER SAFETY
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PUSH AI FOR BETTER SAFETY

The aviation industry has always prioritised safety above all else and with technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), new horizons for safety enhancements are continually being explored and implemented

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Issue 6, 2024
SLOW FADE OF THE FOUR-ENGINE AIRLINER
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SLOW FADE OF THE FOUR-ENGINE AIRLINER

As long-haul international tourism recovers, some leading carriers have been returning their superjumbos to service. The A380 that seemed destined to fade into the sunset has received a new lease of life.

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Issue 6, 2024
50 MILLION LEAP
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50 MILLION LEAP

The CFM LEAP engine family achieves 50 million flight hours, setting new standards in fuel efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in global aviation

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Issue 6, 2024
CFM RISE-FULL SPEED AHEAD!
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CFM RISE-FULL SPEED AHEAD!

Three years into the programme, it is clear that various RISE technologies are steadily evolving from promising design concepts to functioning components and systems. And the pace of progress is accelerating.

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Issue 6, 2024
JOURNEY TO THE BEYOND
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JOURNEY TO THE BEYOND

Space tourism with its challenges and excitement, currently accessible only to billionaires, holds the potential to expose a wider set of people to the views of earth's horizon and zero-g experiences in the future

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Issue 6, 2024
HOW THE FUTURE OF UNMANNED MILITARY AIRCRAFT IS UNFOLDING
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HOW THE FUTURE OF UNMANNED MILITARY AIRCRAFT IS UNFOLDING

The integration of Tactical AI and machine learning in defence projects is enhancing the performance and portability of high-performance capacities across various military platforms

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Issue 6, 2024
A SHOWCASE OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN BIZAV
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A SHOWCASE OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN BIZAV

With the focus on sustainability and innovation, and a display of cutting-edge technological advancements, insightful discussions, and strategic collaborations, EBACE2024 provided a comprehensive glimpse into the future of aviation.

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Issue 6, 2024
SUSTAINABILITY-A BIG MILESTONE
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SUSTAINABILITY-A BIG MILESTONE

A steely-eyed focus on sustainability is fundamentally altering the way the airline industry operates. But the pace of progress in both SAF and engine enhancement must be greatly accelerated to make net zero a reality

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Issue 5, 2024
A GROWING & EXPANDING SECTOR
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A GROWING & EXPANDING SECTOR

While the space sector is on an upward trajectory with the Indian Space Policy, FDI liberalisation and the recent authorisation guidelines, the success of these initiatives hinges on a clear legal and regulatory framework to support the industry.

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Issue 5, 2024
AUGMENTING THE HELICOPTER FLEET
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AUGMENTING THE HELICOPTER FLEET

From Ukraine's frontlines to India's skies, a journey through Helicopter warfare and future strategies

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Issue 5, 2024
C-390 MILLENNIUM EXPANDING FOOTPRINTS
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C-390 MILLENNIUM EXPANDING FOOTPRINTS

This versatile and cost-effective medium-sized Military Transport Aircraft is making inroads into new markets across borders

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Issue 5, 2024
CYBER LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN INDIA-MILITARY CHALLENGES
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CYBER LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN INDIA-MILITARY CHALLENGES

The recent attacks on Indian institutions, including the military establishment, call for comprehensive cyber policies which back the many dimensions of national security. In a new scathing report on coordinated cyberattacks on India, researchers have uncovered a new espionage campaign targeting Indian government agencies. What is needed?

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Issue 5, 2024
THE FUTURE OF AERIAL COMBAT
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THE FUTURE OF AERIAL COMBAT

The battle skies of tomorrow will be shaped and decided by pioneering technologies in aerial warfare

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Issue 5, 2024
PAKISTAN ORBITING BACK INTO SPACE EXPLORATION
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PAKISTAN ORBITING BACK INTO SPACE EXPLORATION

In a first, Pakistan's satellite, iCUBE-Q, was launched on May 3, 2024 to orbit the moon as part of China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission

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Issue 5, 2024
IAI LAUNCHES AEROSPACE SERVICES INDIA
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IAI LAUNCHES AEROSPACE SERVICES INDIA

Israel Aerospace Industries IAI) reiterates its 3-decades’ long commitment with the launch of AeroSpace Services India ASI) in New Delhi

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Issue 4, 2024
REDEFINING COMFORT IN BUSINESS JETS
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REDEFINING COMFORT IN BUSINESS JETS

Leading Bizjet manufacturers are transforming business travel with the use of cutting-edge technologies to deliver the ultimate travel experience Top of Form

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Issue 4, 2024
AÉROSPATIALE/BAC CONCORDE: RACING THE SUN
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AÉROSPATIALE/BAC CONCORDE: RACING THE SUN

Concorde was the only commercial plane that could race the sun. If it departed London at 10 am local time, it reached New York before 10 am local time.

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Issue 4, 2024
POWERING THE FUTURE
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POWERING THE FUTURE

CFM International showcases its RISE next-generation engine architecture that aims to revolutionise engine design, targeting lower noise levels and achieving 100 per cent SAF’ certification

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Issue 4, 2024
ANOTHER SUCCESS WITH THE AUTONOMOUS LANDING EXPERIMENT
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ANOTHER SUCCESS WITH THE AUTONOMOUS LANDING EXPERIMENT

ISRO achieved a major milestone in the area of Reusable Launch Vehicle RLV) technology, through the RLV LEX-02 landing experiment, the second of the series

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Issue 4, 2024
IAF PARTNERING EMBRAER DEFENSE
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IAF PARTNERING EMBRAER DEFENSE

With their versatility, operational efficiency, and technological advancements, Embraer aircraft have become a trusted component of the AF’s aerial arsenal

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Issue 4, 2024
"INDIA'S CHARTER SEGMENT IS UNDER-SERVED" - ARUN KASHYAP
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"INDIA'S CHARTER SEGMENT IS UNDER-SERVED" - ARUN KASHYAP

An Unserved private charter segment propels MRO veteran Arun Kashyap to start off on his own new venture Sirius India Airlines by partnering with a UAE-based conglomerate Airavat Aviation.

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Issue 4, 2024
"AI WILL IMPROVE OUR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY MANY TIMES MORE"
SP’s Aviation

"AI WILL IMPROVE OUR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY MANY TIMES MORE"

In an exclusive interview, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff speaks with Manish Kumar Jha for SP’s Aviation, on the IAF’s capability roadmap and the thrust on the next-generation technology adoption

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Issue 4, 2024