SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 06-14
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INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON
OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS
SP Guide Publications puts forth a well compiled articulation of issues, pursuits and accomplishments of the Indian Army, over the years
— General Manoj Pande, Indian Army Chief
I am confident that SP Guide Publications would continue to inform, inspire and influence.
— Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Indian Navy Chief
My compliments to SP Guide Publications for informative and credible reportage on contemporary aerospace issues over the past six decades.
— Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Indian Air Force Chief
Issue Features
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FIFA Fever
By R. ChandrakanthThe FIFA World Cup 2014 being held in Brazil has a cascading effect on business aviation and the Brazilian skies are busy like never before
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SR-72, a Hypersonic Drone
The SR-72 hypersonic drone is the follow-on to the air forces’ strategic reconnaissance aircraft, the Mach 3 SR-71 BlackBird
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Strategic Partnership
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyGaruda V is an air exercise that signifies forward movement in the attainment of a new level in the strategic partnership agreement between India and France forged in 1998
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Game Changer
By Rear Admiral (Retd) Sushil RamsayCommanders at sea look up to the maritime patrol aircraft as a powerful instrument of command, control, communication and intelligence
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All Set to Grow
By R. ChandrakanthWith aircraft acquisitions increasing by leaps and bounds in Asia, the opportunities for MRO activity are opening up
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Next-Gen Engines
By R. ChandrakanthAero engine manufacturers are driven by the need for advancements which will improve engine efficiency, burn less fuel, is environment-friendly and above all reduces the cost of operation
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Connecting Cities, the US Way
By R. ChandrakanthRegional airlines are nascent, if not non-existent in India. The government has approved 15 applicants to start regional airlines and they have not yet got the courage to do so...
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EBACE 2014 - Strongest Show
By R. ChandrakanthThe business aviation sector is bouncing back in Europe and the 14th edition of EBACE in Geneva signals this trend
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Honeywell helps Airbus A350 XWB Soar
By R. Chandrakanth Reports from Phoenix, ArizonaAirbus-Honeywell partnership has established a legacy of superior and reliable products with innovative technologies that drive efficiency...
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Perfect Back-Up
By R. Chandrakanth Reports from Phoenix, ArizonaHoneywell APU solutions employ leading-edge technologies and integrated system architectures to deliver higher performance and enhanced reliability with a reduced cost of ownership
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Katherine Stinson (1891–1977)
By Joseph NoronhaKatherine soon learned stunt flying and began touring the country as a barnstormer, amazing the crowds with her skill on the Wright B. Most people thought she was just about 16 years old, so they named her “The Flying Schoolgirl”.
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A Word from Editor-in-Chief
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefBrazil’s 90-odd airports are working overtime to fly players and football enthusiasts to 12 different venues, of course, with a price tag which only the rich and famous can afford.
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IAF not to wait for indigenous AWACS
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyThe Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are at odds over development of an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) capability, with DRDO promoting indigenous development of the radar system and the service wanting an overseas acquisition.
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Adopt Singapore Model of MRO
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyTax burdens on the customer is so high that the Indian carriers find it financially far more attractive to avail of MRO facilities overseas.
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