The full potential of regional aviation in India is still to be realised

Regional jets provide airlines the flexibility to place the aircraft on strategically important routes where demand is currently thin, explains RAUL VILLARON, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Embraer, in this interview with CRUISING HEIGHTS

The gateway kings

From a customer point of view what will the duopoly of Adani and GMR at the top mean? A drive for airport excellence, innovation and a world-class passenger experience. Would it also mean higher charges? AMEYA JOSHI reports

Indian business jet operators will have strong interest in the 6X

Owning a Falcon Jet is a different kind of business aviation experience, where owners and employees of Dassault Aviation feel a true family bond, says CARLOS BRANA, EVP, Dassault Aviation Civil Aircraft, in this interview with CRUISING HEIGHTS.

How good is UDAN?

The focus of UDAN on connecting India's hinterland to the main airports, and later connecting hinterland within themselves, is a task that requires structural changes to the aviation setup in India.

Effects of airspace closure over Eastern Europe

With the Russia-Ukraine war breaking out and the skies over Eastern Europe already closed for civilian flights, the global aviation industry is entering a zone of unprecedented turbulence with no clear solution to the crisis visible.

We Will Declare You Insolvent, SC Warns SpiceJet

SpiceJet is facing severe turbulence as it is stretched financially and the debts keep pilling up

New Airlines Galore In 2022!

A large number of new players are entering the airline business in 2022. That includes Akasa Air in India, and two in the UK- Hans Airways and Flypop, that will fly to India specifically. A special report

War of the freighters: Boeing B-777X versus Airbus A-350F

It was a programme launched without fanfare and without a launch customer. But Airbus was a success and went ahead with the launch nonetheless. In Dubai it catch-up, has now announced the assessment of the battle of the freighters.

REFLECTIVE REVERIE

Reflections by M is purely a passion driven works of Manoj Arora.

Biometrics goes bigtime at airports

After the global shock to air travel in 2020, investment in IT by airlines and airports just about returned to growth in 2021 and now looks set for cautious growth in 2022 and stronger growth up to 2024, according to the Air Transport IT Insights-2021 report by aviation communications and IT giant SITA.

Will it be more of the same?

2021 was as tough year for civil aviation. Will 2022 serve more of the same or will it be any different? AMEYA JOSHI examines

SPRIGHTLY AT EIGHTY!

She is 80. She is sprightly, loves to get to work every morning and is Virgin Atlantic’s oldest staff member!

Will it be more of the same?

2021 was as tough year for civil aviation. Will 2022 serve more of the same or will it be any different?

The 5G Conundrum!

American airlines have gone into a full-fledged public outcry against the rollout of 5G networks across the US, especially around airports. The public spat has resulted in a temporary truce with AT&T and Verizon postponing the rollout next to airports. But they are pushing back and saying: “We are frustrated by the FAA’s inability to do what nearly 40 countries have done, which is to safely deploy 5G technology without disrupting aviation services. The battle is far from over". An update on 5G and why the airlines are squeamish.

We will declare you insolvent, SC warns SpiceJet

SpiceJet is facing severe turbulence as it is stretched financially and the debts keep piling up

Cargo ops at Delhi airport recovers to pre-pandemic levels

Delhi Airport last year saw cargo movement return to almost pre-Covid levels, thanks to its strong international connectivity and being the nodal hub for sending pandemic relief material across the country.

What's behind the legal dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus?

Qatar Airways is seeking compensation of $618 million plus $4 million a day after grounding 21 A-350s over safety concerns. Qatar Airways has been locked for months in a legal dispute with Europe’s Airbus manufacturer over “serious and legitimate safety concerns” after a delivery of A-350 jets. Qatar’s state-owned airline is seeking compensation, saying that the flawed planes forced it to ground 21 of its fleet of 53 Airbus A-350s in both its 1000 and 900 series.

The Maharaja returns to the Tatas

On January 27, Air India returned to the Tatas. It was the first major privatisation of the Narendra Modi Government. As the euphoria settles, the hard work now begins to integrate brands and create a global airline

REFLECTIVE REVERIE

Reflections by M is purely a passion driven works of Manoj Arora. Deeply influenced by art photography, after years of travelling around the world imbibing art and design, Manoj Arora creates distinctive digital fine art photography, simple and minimal yet remarkably powerful visuals deeply influenced by nature and marvellous architectures, every reflection permeates light and positivity.

Pieter Elbers exits as KLM CEO

The exit of the popular Dutch CEO of KLM is being viewed as a move by the senior partner in the Air France-KLM merger to control things from Paris. There is tension in the air and KLM employees are wary of losing turf. A special report

Cracking Tata's Vistara enigma!

With Air India in Tata Group’s fold and the only carrier the Tatas own 100 percent as of now, the future for Vistara would be looked at with a keen eye

Bullet airplane to revolutionise business aviation

One can call it what he/ she likes. “Is it an egg, a blimp or a bullet?”

WHEN RUNWAYS GO GREEN

Building an airport is both an art and a science. There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to build eco-friendly airports, writes SRINIVAS VALLABHANENI, Director and CEO, Vishwa Samudra Engineering Pvt. ltd.

TOUCHLESS SOLUTIONS ENHANCING CONTACTLESS TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

With the technological innovations breaking all records for speed and creativity, this might be the best time for the aviation industry to upgrade its digital service offerings with solutions provided by Collins Aerospace

Roman has got a new widebody!

Roman Abramovich, Russia’s 12th richest businessman and owner of UK’s Chelsea Football Club bought a £264 million Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the world's most expensive private jet to add to his £930 million super yacht collection and £16 million cars.

Rolls-Royce delivers 1000th Derby-made Trent XWB–84

Engineering giant Rolls-Royce has delivered its 1,000th Trent XWB–84 engine from its Derby production line. The engine, which was designed, developed and manufactured at the firm's civil aerospace division in Sinfin, will be used to power an Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Landing on blue ice

For the first time in history, a 190-tonne Airbus A340 successfully landed on a frozen runway made of "blue glacial ice" in Antarctica. The A-340 landed at Antarctica after taking off from Cape Town, South Africa- 4,630 km away and flying for five hours.

EMMA RADUCANU IS BA'S BRAND AMBASSADOR

Tennis superstar Emma Raducanu has been named British Airways’ latest global brand ambassador. Emma, who was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2021 triumphed at the US Open in September, making her the first British woman to win a Grand Slam title since 1977.

BAE invests in aircraft electrification

BAE systems is getting ready. Getting the matrix for the large number of electric projects in various phases of development the in the US and Europe, the Anglo-American giant has invested in a multi-million-dollar project to develop subsystems for an electric aircraft.

Akasa orders 737-MAX jets and CFM engines

Akasa has already unveiled its brand colours and livery along with its website. now, the wait remains for the Air operating Permit (AOP) and the maiden flight