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Star Air expands with fourth E175
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Star Air expands with fourth E175

Star Air (S5) welcomed its fourth Embraer E175 aircraft in March.

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April 2024
BA AT 50: REFLECTING ON THE CONCORDE AGE AND BEYOND
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BA AT 50: REFLECTING ON THE CONCORDE AGE AND BEYOND

As British Airways celebrates its 50th anniversary, industry watchers and experts are saying that this prompts reflection on the evolution of flying with the airline and raises questions about whether the Concorde era truly represented aviation's golden age.

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April 2024
VISTARA PILOTS' PROTEST AMIDST AIR INDIA MERGER HIGHLIGHTS INDUSTRY-WIDE CHALLENGES
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VISTARA PILOTS' PROTEST AMIDST AIR INDIA MERGER HIGHLIGHTS INDUSTRY-WIDE CHALLENGES

Pilots are one of the most important human resources for any airline. Even more so in these times when the average growth in Indian Aviation is a close to 15 per cent. Unfortunately, though, pilots in India are an unhappy lot highlighted by the mass leave taken by Vistara pilots. NIDHI SHARMA dissects the issue.

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April 2024
A GIANT OF AN AIRCRAFT
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A GIANT OF AN AIRCRAFT

Engineers have recently unveiled blueprints for what could become the crowning achievement of airborne engineering: the WindRunner.

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April 2024
New Terminal for Dehradun
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New Terminal for Dehradun

The newly constructed terminal building at Dehradun Airport was officially inaugurated on February 14, representing a significant step forward in enhancing infrastructure and connectivity in the northern state.

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February 2024
Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency ROLLS
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Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency ROLLS

Aero-engine manufacturers are accelerating the development of next-generation powerplants for commercial aviation. A special report

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February 2024
Mission Gaganyaan: ISRO gets back to work
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Mission Gaganyaan: ISRO gets back to work

The Indian human spaceflight programme has the potential to create an all-new aerospace ecosystem for setting up associated industries, boosting thousands of MSMEs in the sector and creating at least 15,000 jobs for Indian youth related to the domain. An in-depth report

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February 2024
Greenwash or Sustainability?
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Greenwash or Sustainability?

As the pressure to reduce their carbon footprint grows on airlines, the industry grapples with a complex set of options with no clear visible goal in sight. As things stand, the 2050 zero carbon goal seems pretty elusive.

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February 2024
Air Power and India's Northeast
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Air Power and India's Northeast

India’s Northeast is being connected to the rest of India as never before. With the operationalisation of Hollongi Airport in Arunachal Pradesh state's capital of Itanagar, every state in the region is now connected with the rest of India. A report on the region and its aviation potential.

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February 2024
The real regional CONTENDERS
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The real regional CONTENDERS

ATR and Embraer are bullish on market prospects for their regional transport aircraft A Special report

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February 2024
WINGS INDIA FLIES
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WINGS INDIA FLIES

The 2024 edition of Wings India conducted in February in Hyderabad saw the participation of all the industry heavyweights. There were a few orders and some interesting announcements. A Special report.

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February 2024
A321XLR: Likely delay in delivery!
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A321XLR: Likely delay in delivery!

Touted as a game-changer that could see single-aisle long-haul travel, the A321XLR has hit a roadblock in the form of regulatory issues surrounding its additional fuel tank that was to be fused directly into the fuselage. Added to that are supply chain woes. When all that was settled came news that the certification process has extended the timeline, with Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury acknowledging that the process is taking longer than initially anticipated. The aircraft could now see a delay in the entry for service with the timeline moving to likely late 2024. An insight into the developments.

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February 2024
New Terminal for Dehradun
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New Terminal for Dehradun

The newly constructed terminal building at Dehradun Airport was officially inaugurated on February 14, representing a significant step forward in enhancing infrastructure and connectivity in the northern state.

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1 min  |
February 2024
Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency
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Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency

Aero-engine manufacturers are accelerating the development of next-generation powerplants for commercial aviation. A special report

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8 mins  |
February 2024
Mission Gaganyaan: ISRO gets back to work
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Mission Gaganyaan: ISRO gets back to work

The Indian human spaceflight programme has the potential to create an all-new aerospace ecosystem for setting up associated industries, boosting thousands of MSMEs in the sector and creating at least 15,000 jobs for Indian youth related to the domain. An in-depth report by AMARTYA SINHA

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February 2024
Greenwash or Sustainability?
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Greenwash or Sustainability?

As the pressure to reduce their carbon footprint grows on airlines, the industry grapples with all complex set of options with no clear visible goal in sight. As things stand, the 2050 zero carbon goal seems pretty elusive.

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10 mins  |
February 2024
Air Power and India's Northeast
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Air Power and India's Northeast

India's Northeast is being connected to the rest of India as never before. With the operationalisation of Hollongi Airport in Arunachal Pradesh state's capital of Itanagar, every state in the region is now connected with the rest of India. A report on the region and its aviation potential.

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9 mins  |
February 2024
The real regional CONTENDERS
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The real regional CONTENDERS

ATR and Embraer are bullish on market prospects for their regional transport aircraft A Special report

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8 mins  |
February 2024
WINGS INDIA FLIES
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WINGS INDIA FLIES

The 2024 edition of Wings India conducted in February in Hyderabad saw the participation of all the industry heavyweights. There were a few orders and some interesting announcements. A Special report.

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February 2024
A321XLR: Likely delay in delivery!
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A321XLR: Likely delay in delivery!

Airbus has officially announced a delay in the service entry date for its A321XLR model, pushing it back to the third quarter of 2024.

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February 2024
American Airlines' 'Depressing' Overnight Solution
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American Airlines' 'Depressing' Overnight Solution

In the realm of travel mishaps and surprises, we've witnessed our fair share of both marvels and catastrophes.

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March 2024
VANISHING ACTS: PIA CREW MEMBERS DISAPPEAR MID-FLIGHT TO CANADA
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VANISHING ACTS: PIA CREW MEMBERS DISAPPEAR MID-FLIGHT TO CANADA

PIA is embarrassed by the number of cabin crew who disappear and seek a asylum in Canada. It has now almost become an epidemic A special report.

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March 2024
Odysseus' Lunar Odyssey
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Odysseus' Lunar Odyssey

The lunar lander Odysseus gracefully powered down recently, marking the end of its remarkable journey.

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March 2024
Earth observation takes centre stage with NASA-ISRO collaboration
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Earth observation takes centre stage with NASA-ISRO collaboration

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made clear the purpose of its upcoming joint mission with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) the Synthetic Aperture Radar (NIS AR) satellite.

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March 2024
ISRO Sets Sights on Next-Gen Rocket
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ISRO Sets Sights on Next-Gen Rocket

Success breeds success, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is riding high on this principle.

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March 2024
WINGS INDIA FLIES
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WINGS INDIA FLIES

The 2024 edition of Wings India conducted in February in Hyderabad saw the participation of all the industry heavyweights. There were a few orders and some interesting announcements. A Special report.

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March 2024
OPTIMISM SOARS AS AVIATION INDUSTRY GATHERS FOR SINGAPORE AIR SHOW
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OPTIMISM SOARS AS AVIATION INDUSTRY GATHERS FOR SINGAPORE AIR SHOW

Finally, Singapore managed to have a sparkling air show that saw huge participation, exciting new equipment and an energy that had been missing in 2022. A special report.

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March 2024
Eve Air Mobility and SkyScape collaborate
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Eve Air Mobility and SkyScape collaborate

Japan's ambition to revolutionise urban air mobility (UAM) has taken a significant leap forward.

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March 2024
Airbus delays A321XLR service entry to Q3 2024
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Airbus delays A321XLR service entry to Q3 2024

Airbus has officially announced a delay in the service entry date for its A321XLR model, pushing it back to the third quarter of 2024. This postponement comes after the service entry date for the A321XLR was initially set for 2023 but was subsequently rescheduled to 2024.

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March 2024
Mumbai Airport Delays: Flights, Congestion, and Curtailed Operations
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Mumbai Airport Delays: Flights, Congestion, and Curtailed Operations

Have you as a flier encountered delays during take-off at Mumbai Airport lately?

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March 2024