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ELEVATING TRAINING TO NEW HEIGHTS
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ELEVATING TRAINING TO NEW HEIGHTS

FlightSafety International’s training programmes encompass both physical and virtual settings, with courses offered in traditional classrooms, advanced simulators, and through e-learning and LiveLearning platforms

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Issue 7, 2023
FLYING INTO THE FUTURE
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FLYING INTO THE FUTURE

The intricate demands of navigating eVTOLs in bustling urban landscapes necessitate pilots with flawless training, unparalleled decision-making abilities and the capacity to navigate uncharted challenges effortlessly

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Issue 7, 2023
NEED FOR HIRING HIGHLY SKILLED PILOTS
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NEED FOR HIRING HIGHLY SKILLED PILOTS

In light of the extensive demand for new pilots, high-quality training for Pilots plays a crucial and significant role in building wings of excellence. Merely relying on number of flight hours as a measure of competence does not capture the true capabilities of a pilot

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Issue 7, 2023
INDIA, MOON BOUND!
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INDIA, MOON BOUND!

ISRO’s third mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-3 aims to land on the lunar South Pole, a feat yet to be achieved by any nation

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Issue 7, 2023
DRIVING INDIA'S PROGRESS IN SPACE
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DRIVING INDIA'S PROGRESS IN SPACE

Strengthening India's Aerospace manufacturing capabilities, SP's Aviation witnesses Godrej Aerospace's remarkable impact on India's Space and Aviation sectors

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Issue 7, 2023
IRAN GOES HYPERSONIC!
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IRAN GOES HYPERSONIC!

Iran's recent unveiling of a hypersonic missile has escalated tensions between the Islamic Republic and the United States, resulting in the imposition of new sanctions by Washington

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Issue 7, 2023
SOLAR IMPLULSE 2: HIGH ON SUNLIGHT
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SOLAR IMPLULSE 2: HIGH ON SUNLIGHT

While Solar Impulse’s ability to fly while the sun shone was undoubted, its batteries had to store enough energy to keep the four propellers spinning through the dark night-time hours

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Issue 6, 2023
NBAA CONDEMNS DISREGARD FOR BUSINESS AVIATION'S SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP
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NBAA CONDEMNS DISREGARD FOR BUSINESS AVIATION'S SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP

NBAA Exposes Misleading Study Dismissing BA’s Sustainability Leadership while Defending Business Aviation’s Environmental Commitment and Economic Importance

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Issue 6, 2023
DASSAULT CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF FALCON BUSINESS JETS
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DASSAULT CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF FALCON BUSINESS JETS

As its advanced new models prepare to take the stage, Dassault looks back at its six decades journey

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Issue 6, 2023
NEW AIRCRAFT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND INNOVATION LEAD THE SHOW
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NEW AIRCRAFT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND INNOVATION LEAD THE SHOW

From young entrepreneurs to established pioneers, EBACE2023 served the appetite of all business aviation enthusiasts

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Issue 6, 2023
SOLVING THE NET ZERO CONUNDRUM WITH SAF
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SOLVING THE NET ZERO CONUNDRUM WITH SAF

The aviation industry realises that SAF is the most viable option to attain the very challenging target of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 that has been set for it

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Issue 6, 2023
DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS, DEBUTS & DEALS AT PARIS AIR SHOW 2023
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DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS, DEBUTS & DEALS AT PARIS AIR SHOW 2023

Held every two years, this year’s 54th edition of the Paris Air Show marks a significant milestone as it resumes after a four-year hiatus since 2019

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Issue 6, 2023
THE BEST BET IS TO BET ON YOURSELF
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THE BEST BET IS TO BET ON YOURSELF

Grow from ‘Make in India’ to ‘Innovate in India’ to boost India’s defence ecosystem and transform Indigenous manufacturing

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Issue 6, 2023
MORE TEETH TO INDIAN OFFENSIVE AIR POWER
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MORE TEETH TO INDIAN OFFENSIVE AIR POWER

The Acquisition of MQ-9B RPAs from the US significantly enhances India’s Defence with Advanced Surveillance and Strike Capabilities

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Issue 6, 2023
MODI'S US VISIT SPURS GROUNDBREAKING COLLABORATIONS
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MODI'S US VISIT SPURS GROUNDBREAKING COLLABORATIONS

Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to the US boosts Bilateral Engagement in Defence, Space, and Technology building a Stronger Alliance and ushering in a New Era of Mutual Cooperation

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Issue 6, 2023
AN IMPECCABLE FORCE FOR HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
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AN IMPECCABLE FORCE FOR HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT

Indian Air Force has emerged as a reliable first responder for undertaking aid and rescue during any calamity under HADR operations

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Issue 4, 2023
AIR INDIA-VISTARA INITIATE MERGER PROCESS
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AIR INDIA-VISTARA INITIATE MERGER PROCESS

The stakeholders have approached the Competition Commission of India to seek its approval for the merger

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Issue 4, 2023
UDAN 5.0 LAUNCHED!
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UDAN 5.0 LAUNCHED!

● Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the 5th round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN). ● It aims to further enhance connectivity to remote & regional areas of the country. ● This round of UDAN focuses on Category-2 (20-80 seats) & Category-3 (>80 seats)

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Issue 4, 2023
INDIA-US TO SHARE AIR INFORMATION
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INDIA-US TO SHARE AIR INFORMATION

The agreement will encompass a wide range of air information like weather data, flight plans and other relevant information that could assist in air traffic management and situational awareness of the sky and also facilitate the transfer of other advanced and sensitive technologies to India

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Issue 4, 2023
"NEED TO ROOT OUT TERRORISM COLLECTIVELY"
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"NEED TO ROOT OUT TERRORISM COLLECTIVELY"

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses SCO Defence Ministers in New Delhi

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Issue 4, 2023
ELECTRIC AIR TAXIS THE FUTURE IS HERE!
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ELECTRIC AIR TAXIS THE FUTURE IS HERE!

Joby Aviation is aiming to launch commercial service of its eVTOL vehicles in 2025. It has also signed a contract with US Air Force for its electric vehicles to be stationed at US Military Base

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Issue 4, 2023
EBACE2023 IS READY ON THE RUNWAY TO TAKE OFF
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EBACE2023 IS READY ON THE RUNWAY TO TAKE OFF

Co-hosted by EBAA and NBAA, the annual meeting place for the European business aviation industry, EBACE2023 is ready to be held from May 23-25, in Geneva

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Issue 4, 2023
MIXED TRENDS IN 2023
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MIXED TRENDS IN 2023

In mid-April, Bizjet activity slipped back fast in Europe while seeing some growth towards the end of the month

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Issue 4, 2023
IAF CHIEF FLIES IN PILATUS PC-7
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IAF CHIEF FLIES IN PILATUS PC-7

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari flew a sortie in the Pilatus PC-7 MkII to mark the completion of over two lakh flying hours of the aircraft

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Issue 4, 2023
PRESIDENT MURMU TAKES TO THE SKY
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PRESIDENT MURMU TAKES TO THE SKY

President Murmu’s sortie aboard a Sukhoi Su-80 MKI fighter jet made her the third President, and second woman President, to participate in such a fighter sortie

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Issue 4, 2023
MUST INVEST IN EW CAPABILITIES
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MUST INVEST IN EW CAPABILITIES

Indian Air Force (IAF) must continue to invest in the development and deployment of advanced electronic warfare systems to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global security landscape

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Issue 3, 2023
CFM RISES
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CFM RISES

The CFM RISE open fan architecture is a radical innovation that seems to offer the best hope of achieving the large reduction in CO2 emissions for environment sustainability

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Issue 3, 2023
THE SINGLE AISLE LEADER
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THE SINGLE AISLE LEADER

CFM International has a proven track record of delivering high-quality engines like the CFM56 and the LEAP-1. With the CFM RISE likely to follow, the company will probably retain its position as single-aisle market leader for the foreseeable future

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Issue 3, 2023
AIR INDIA ORDERS MORE THAN 800 CFM LEAP ENGINES
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AIR INDIA ORDERS MORE THAN 800 CFM LEAP ENGINES

CFM will exclusively power the airline's newly announced fleet of 210 Airbus A320/A321neo and 190 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft

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Issue 3, 2023
AIR INDIA KICKSTARTS ITS TRANSFORMATION PHASE
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AIR INDIA KICKSTARTS ITS TRANSFORMATION PHASE

The former national carrier has placed bulk orders with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing for aircraft as well as for engines with Rolls-Royce, GE Aerospace & CFM

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Issue 3, 2023