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Technology And Performance Leading The Way!

Nicolas Robinson, Regional Vice President International Sales, Middle East and South Asia, Gulfstream talks to SP’s Aviation on why their aircraft are so popular and successful around the globe.

High Flyer

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has made history by starting and running her own major commercial airline

This Is Your Captain Speaking....!!!

All about Bird Strike

Drone Based Terrorist Attacks: Are We Ready To Tackle?

Towards mid September 2019, Abqaik and Khurais in Saudi Arabia, two prominent oil plants came under terrorist attack using drones, thus disrupting almost half of the crude oil and gas production in the country.

Cirrus Aircraft Unveils TRAC Series Of Flight Training Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled the TRAC Series, a purpose-built configuration of the SR Series line of aircraft developed specifically for flight training.

Technology, Increased Cargo Volumes Propelling Canada Aviation

With the North American Free Trade Agreement set to be replaced by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, trade for Canada is likely to become smoother and more beneficial. The push of e-commerce and perishables cargo, coupled with the quest for technological excellence in operations is paving the way for progress Canada-style.

‘Never Give Up'

Burdened by a host of taxes, business aviation in the country is yet to take off. While everyone agrees that business aviation is one of the main ingredients for the growth of an economy – more so in the case of India – the government is yet to make some policy changes to smoothen the road for the sector. NIDHI SHARMA finds out what the Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) plan to do to ensure that bizjets take to the skies in a big way.

Air Cargo Takes A Beating

The global slowdown impacted air freight and the tariff war between US and China only exacerbated the situation. Adding to the problems of freight forwarders were the protests in Hong Kong. So, what do the next few months bring for Indian exporters and freights forwarders?

Indian MROs Long Wait For Good Times

The Indian MRO industry has been waiting for ‘achchey din’ for a long time. Given the fact that the country is inching towards the world’s third largest aviation market in a couple of years, the MRO sector has immense potential. That, however, will take a long time to fructify, writes C SANTHOSH, if the government does not take proactive steps.

Airline Jargon For Beginners

We decode the mysterious jargon that is exchanged between pilots, air traffic controllers and crew

New Advancements In The Airport Experience

The airport experience is fast evolving with a host of technological innovations. We catch up with the industry leaders in airport technology, the Japan-based NEC Corporation, to know more

African Aviation Report

African aviation is ripe for expansion – now policymakers need to make it happen

Desi Food On Foreign Airlines

With passenger numbers from India increasing, international airlines are now indianising their culinary offerings

Waiting Game

African aviation is ripe for expansion – now policymakers need to make it happen

Next Generation Aircraft Wings

Taking inspiration from nature, an aerospace giant has developed semi-aeroelastic hinge concept

Who Will Be India's JetBlue?

JetBlue was a dark horse when it began operations in the USA but rapidly moved up the ladder from being a low-cost carrier to a value carrier. Ameya Joshi lists out the similarities and dissimilarities between the US carrier and Indian LCCs, IndiGo and SpiceJet, that have been travelling on the path to becoming the JetBlue of the Indian skies.

Spicejet Makes King's Move

SpiceJet has left no stone unturned to expand its reach in the aviation sector — whether it is taking the slots of Jet Airways at airports or leasing the grounded planes of Jet Airways. Ameya Joshi questions SpiceJet’s moves.

India-US Spat Over Ground Handling

In a thud, Indian carriers are no more allowed to do self handling at US airports. This is seen as retaliation under a bilateral air services agreement against denial of similar concession to US passenger airlines here.

West Or East? Indigo Knows Best

Ambitious to fly international big time, home-grown IndiGo has the wherewithal, the equipment and the expertise. But as Ameya Joshi points out, the foreign forays will not be as easy as IndiGo’s domestic moves. Its first flight to Istanbul and the codeshare with Turkish Airlines would not only be a test case for the carrier but will be closely watched by the competition.

Waiting For Clear Skies

High passenger traffic growth by itself may not be enough for airlines in India. They are also looking at international operations, cargo and ancillary services.

The Future Of Air Travel

Bawling babies, armrest-hogging jerks, legroom fit for a gnat and flights long enough to make you cry... Air travel is not fun. But, that’s about to change.

Jet Airways Gets Set To Fix Its Business

Facing a cash crunch and having posted losses for the second successive quarter, Jet Airways is now aiming for a turnaround. 

Future Of Aviation

Aerospace scientists, engineers and designers are continuously working on various projects to make air travel faster, safer, eco-friendly and experiential.

How Safe Is Your Plane?

So many of us take to the skies so often. Neil Ashton looks at the rigorous tests that planes undergo to ensure flying remains one of the safest modes of transport.

Indian Defence Sector: The New Spitfires

Indian defence SMEs are betting on the new defence procurement policy to boost indigenous manufacturing, but challenges remain.

Assault Of The Falcon

The Falcon 6X redefines the business jet travel experience with innovations in comfort, safety and technology...

Microsoft Flight Simulator

From the dawn of time, man has looked at birds and thought “damn I wish I could fly”.

SOLAR CHARGING FOR PLANES

Saxon Air has completed the installation of what it calls a 'pioneering electric charging point' at its Business Aviation Centre in Norwich, believed to be the first of its kind at a UK regional airport, with the purpose-built infrastructure featuring a solar energy array specifically tailored for electric aircraft.

SLING H2 - HYDROGEN FLIGHT

A team of aeronautical students and their lecturers in Switzerland are building a Sling High Wing with hydrogen propulsion.

AVIATION'S GOT THE CAREERS - BUT ARE YOU READY?

Now that Covid is receding into being a bad dream and the aviation industry is bouncing back strongly, the aviation press, blogs and websites are abuzz with predictions that we're facing a massive skills shortage. The only way to address this is by dramatically ramping up training to ensure an ongoing flow of new professionals into the industry