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Tupan signs partnership agreement with Forestau Green LLC to expand operations in UAE

Tupan, an innovative air vehicle technology, has announced a partnership agreement with ForestAu Green LLC to start its operations in the United Arab Emirates.

DEFENCE gets Rs 5.94 lakh crore in BUDGET 2023-24 a jump of 13 per cent over FY 2022

The Govt of India giving impetus to the defence needs, has approved the Defence budget upto Rs 5.94 lakh crore in Budget 2023-24) which is more than 13% over FY 2022.

PORT BLAIR AIRPORT to get New Terminal Building

Gateway to the pristine islands of Andaman & Nicobar, Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair is soon going to have a new terminal building.

Collins Aerospace signs MoU with Saudi Arabia to support development of unmanned aerial systems and robotics

Collins Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with SRB Aerial Systems L.L.C to support research, development and execution of unmanned aerial systems and robotics for use by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

AirAsia India integrates the Pilot Flight Duty Logbook with DGCA's eGCA Platform

AirAsia India in collaboration with DGCA integrated the Pilot's Flight Duty Logbook directly from its Crew Management system to the eGCA platform.

Avia Solutions Group has become Irish-based Company

Avia Solutions, the aviation business group, has become an Irish-based company.

ARAB AVIATION SUMMIT

TO FOCUS ON 'IMPACTFUL SUSTAINABILITY IN MODERN-DAY TRAVEL AND TOURISM'

WANT TO FLY PRIVATE?

India's private jet charter service industry has grown steadily over the past few years due to increased demand from high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and government officials.

Will F-16S Reach Ukraine?

The mother of all the factors is the concern whether sending F-16s to Ukraine would cross a line that Russian President Vladimir Putin might regard as a provocation, to which he might respond by escalating the fight involving tactical nuclear weapons, writes Prakash Nanda

Ten Private Sector Firms To Watch Out For

India has a lot of reason to celebrate the brave and focused entrepreneurship of private companies in the defence sector, writes NINAD D SHETH

India-America Bhai Bhai ! A Change In Direction

The USA could emerge as India's partner of choice for advanced defence technologies even as India relooks at its longstanding dependence on Russia for its military needs. A report

What Does It Take To Become A Pilot At An Older Age?

While starting a career in aviation as a young pilot has benefits like gaining experience as years go on, there is a steadily growing number of mature professionals deciding to take up the pilot's hat in their forties and fifties.

Pathbreaking Space Events Of 2022

The year 2022 has witnessed some amazing activities taking place across the globe in the space domain

Even The Sky Is Not The Limit Anymore

Public-private partnership in the space sector is helping the Indian space economy grow by leaps and bounds

MODAIR AVIATION INDUCTS SECOND AIRCRAFT UNDER ITS WINGS AFTER TECNAM P2006T

ModAir Aviation announced the induction of the second aircraft under its wings after Tecnam P2006T.

DIGI YATRA SERVICES MAKE SEAMLESS AIRPORT ACCESS TO PASSENGERS

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia launched Digi Yatra from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi for three airports in the country, namely New Delhi, Varanasi and Bengaluru.

BUSINESS AVIATION IN INDIA UNABLE TO CROSS THE CHASM

Tech-based air charter marketplace \"Insta Charter\" conducted a round table in Delhi where industry experts discussed on the factors that determine the business of business aviation and prospects of making it a recognised industry. The founder and creator of Insta Charter Capt. Abhishek Sinha believes that air charter operators can enhance the utilization of their aircraft's flying hours and on the other hand, air charter brokers can find the best air charter deals for their end clients at a great price. Aviation World Magazine presents the excerpts of the round table discussion.

AYODHYA GEARING UP TO GET A WORLD-CLASS AIRPORT

The New Greenfield airport made by AAI will reflect spirituality in design

GUJSAIL GIVES IMPETUS ON MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES IN GUJARAT

In the medical term \"Golden Hour\" is a crucial time as it decides the life of any critical patient. To ensure timely transfer of any such patient the state nodal agency for aviation' GUJSAIL' started medical Emergency Services through its air ambulance in Gujarat in March 2022 which has proved to be life savior for many citizens at a very affordable cost.

14th International Conference cum Awards for Civil Aviation

The Indian aviation market is on a high growth path and expected to become the third largest aviation market in the world. This growth is driven by a growing economy, rising incomes, intense competition among airlines and a supportive policy environment.

BAOA is looking at the holistic growth of the BA industry in India...

The stakeholders of Business Aviation in India who operate aircraft under Non-Scheduled Operators Permit (NSOP) want the government should give them the status of an organised industry so that their issues can also be kept at par with the scheduled operators. In a candid interview, Gp. Capt. R K Bali (Retd.) Managing Director, Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA), talks with Vishal Kashyap, Managing Editor, Aviation World about the key initiatives taken by his body with the MOCA which is yielding good results, but still, some loose screws need to be tightened and require prompt attention by the policymakers and regulators for holistic growth of the sector.

DGCA'S EGCA STRIVES TO MAKE SERVICES SIMPLER AND USER-FRIENDLY

After the launch of EGCA, the working procedures at DGCA has been simplified and airlines have started adapting to the new technology further enhancing their capabilities.

Anil Kumar Kapoor - Executive Director, (Engg), AIESL

At the recently concluded Aero MRO A&D 2022 conclave, it was on opportunity to meet Anil Kumar Kapoor, Executive Director (Engg), AIESL. We discussed on various keys issues pertinent to AIESL vision, govt policy, scope ahead for Indian MRO, disinvestment etc. Excerpts from the interaction with Vishal Kashyap, Managing Editor, Aviation World.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE-YEAR END REVIEW 2022

2022 was the year of path-breaking reforms for Ministry of Defence as giant strides were made with Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh at the helm to transform the military into a youthful, modern and 'Aatmanirbhar' force, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Aviation World Magazine presents the year end review 2022 of MOD and highlights the path breaking initiatives taken for strengthening the defence forces and transformation for 'Make in India' to 'Make for the World'.

MOCA YEAR END REVIEW: 2022

THIS FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS THE MAJOR POLICY DECISIONS TAKEN BY MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION IN YEAR 2022 - AVIATION WORLD EXCLUSIVE

AERO INDIA 2023 TO SHOWCASE INDIA'S ROBUST DEFENCE MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM 'The runway to a billion opportunities'

The 14th edition of Asia's largest Aero show \"Aero India 2023\" will be held in Bengaluru from 13th -17th February. In this edition, Ministry of Defence will showcase India's robust defence manufacturing ecosystem and also preparedness of the aerospace & defence manufacturing sector for future challenges. The marquee events include Defence Ministers' Conclave 'SPEED' and a CEOs Roundtable.

MRO In Aviation

The feature talks about various technical aspects of MRO sector, its importance and relevance in the context of aviation and evenue generation point of view. Also it is going to enlarge the scope of MRO which has not been yet thought about.

MOCA CONDUCTS 4th Heli-India Summit in Kashmir

Gives emphasis on growth of the sector

PATH TO PRIDE - THE TRANSITION OF INDIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY FROM MAKE IN INDIA TO MAKE FOR THE WORLD

Aviation World participated at the DefExpo 22 edition in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This feature is post event report which highlights major developments of the show, national & international participations, policy initiatives and vision of India towards achieving goal of not only Make in India but Make for the World.

We support to privatise the Government's decision the business: Richard Nuttall

No challenge is greater than the collective determination to overcome it, said SriLankan Airlines CEO, Richard Nuttall in an exclusive interview with Vishal Kashyap, Managing Editor, Aviation World. The airline has managed to recover with strong demand despite of the ongoing economic crisis at a time when the government is exploring options for disinvestment of the airlines as well its subsidiaries. Richard shares his thoughts on the challenges, economic crisis, policies and disinvestment issues which need to be addressed shortly for smooth functioning of the airline.