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A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
Business Aviation is crucial to the growth of an economy and by recognising the economic and social benefits of business aviation and implementing supportive policies, governments can create an environment that fosters growth and strengthens the overall economy
CHARTINGA SUSTAINABLE COURSE
India's aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth accompanied by an inevitable surge in carbon emissions. To counter this environmental challenge, collaborative initiatives between airlines and the MoCA need to taken shape for the integration and adoption of SAF.
MARY ELLIS (1917-2018)
At one RAF base where Mary Ellis landed a Wellington bomber, the ground crew flatly refused to believe that she was the pilot. They even searched inside the bomber convinced that its male pilot was lurking somewhere.
INDIA TO LEAD COMMERCIAL AVIATION RECOVERY IN SOUTH ASIA
According to Boeing’s 2023 Commercial Market Outlook, India and South Asia are expected to have over 2,705 new airplane deliveries until 2042
BOEING 777X (777-9) MAKES ITS INDIA DEBUT
Boeing’s latest widebody 777-9 takes center stage at Wings India 2024, poised to redefine travel experience
SCRIPTING THE INDIAN AVIATION STORY
Connecting India to the world in Amrit Kaal and setting the stage for India Civil Aviation @2047
GOVERNMENT APPROVES BIG-TICKET MILITARY ACQUISITION WORTH ₹84,560 CRORE ($10.57 BN)
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to ₹84,560 crore ($10.57 billion). The DAC also notified amendments in Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, reducing the overall procurement cycle for Start-Ups & MSMEs.
DEFENDING DRDO - RESTRUCTURE THE RESPONSIBILITIES
A strategic transformation of DRDO is needed to chart a course for excellence in defence technology and a more agile and responsive future
NETRA - EYES IN THE SKY
Indian AEW&C Platforms to Bolster Network-Centric Air Operations
FORCE MULTIPLIERS – ACTION UNFOLDING INDIA
Force multipliers play an undeniable role in amplifying air dominance, demanding continued investment and strategic implementation
IAF MODERNISATION ROADMAP
IAF’s pursuit of Air Space Supremacy amid a surfeit of challenges
EVE AIR MOBILITY COLLABORATES WITH FLEXJET
Eve Air Mobility has achieved a key milestone in the progression of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) through a collaborative partnership with global private aviation leader Flexjet.
SUNEXPRESS TO BUY UP TO 90 BOEING 737 MAX
Boeing and SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, announced the airline has again selected the 737 MAX to continue its robust growth.
PORTER AIRLINES ORDERS 25 EMBRAER E195-E2S
Porter Airlines has exercised purchase rights to place a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, adding to their 50 existing firm orders.
LANDMARK ORDER FOR UP TO 67 BOEING JETS
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the carrier has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively.
CAE SIGNS AGREEMENT FOR THE INTEGRATION OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS SOLUTIONS
CAE announced at the Dubai International Airshow that it has signed a multi-year contract to provide its advanced Crew Management and Operations Control solutions to the Air India Group airlines
RICHARD MCSPADDEN
MeSpadden once wrote, \"Flying has brought so much to my life - in many ways has been my life.... I feel a growing urge to give back, cast a wider net, and expose more people to this splendid experience that can change the trajectory of a life.
BUILDING ATMANIRBHARTA IN MRO SECTOR IN INDIA
Boeing is working with suppliers, industry, and leading MROS to help establish India as a regional hub for MRO
A CLASS OF ITS OWN
Passenger- and pilot-centric, the Falcon 6X reflects the next step in Dassault's legendary aircraft heritage
INDIA'S EVOLVING BUSINESS AVIATION LANDSCAPE
The Business Aviation industry in India has had its share of kinks and hopes but the necessity for the efficient transportation of goods and executives will lead to an increased reliance on private aircraft
MASTERING THE SKIES - TOP SIMULATORS
Elevating Pilot training to new heights with precision, realism, and immersive experiences through the cutting-edge world of Full Flight Simulators
STEERING A NEW COURSE
Addressing the imminent Pilot shortage poses a significant challenge for the Aviation sector, necessitating innovative and proactive solutions
BUILDING SKIES, BUILDING DREAMS
Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India talks to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP's Aviation on Boeing's role in the future of Indian Aviation
GROWING EAST AND WEST
Air India Eyes Intercontinental Expansion
INDIA'S AVIATION RESURGENCE
The saga of Aviation in India is truly unfolding as the sector recovers from the challenges of the pandemic and takes flight towards prosperity by the end of this decade
DEVELOP 'ATMANIRBHARTA IN CIVIL AVIATION'
Despite the obvious challenges, a concerted push for Atmanirbharta in Commercial Aviation is required for enhanced technological independence and reduced vulnerability, if India truly wants to be a major player in the global aviation landscape
LEARJET 23: SPEARHEADING THE BIZJET REVOLUTION
The Learjet 23's sleek, futuristic design, all-metal construction and superlative performance practically screamed \"fighter jet\". Just like a fighter it could carry out a range of aerobatic manoeuvres.
A GRAND SHOWCASE OF AEROSPACE EXCELLENCE
The latest innovations and advancements on display, the most thrilling airplanes taking to the skies, sustainability and advanced air mobility developments and significant deals, made the Dubai Airshow 2023, an aerospace spectacle
POISED FOR GROWTH
The Middle East stands as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets globally, with an annual regional fleet expansion of 5.1 per cent over the next decade
TURBULENT SKIES
Navigating Pilot Shortage in Commercial and Business Aviation will require a collaborative approach by all stakeholders