BizAvIndia 4/2024 - Supplement to SP’s Aviation

Issue Features

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  HUMAN RESOURCES

  Workplace Stress in General Aviation
  By Sudip Sharma & Sarthak Baranwal

  Managing stress is a pressing challenge in the field of General Aviation, as it directly impacts the well-being of all personnel and requires a proactive, health-centric approach that prioritises mental and physical wellness

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  INDUSTRY | WRAP OF 2024

  A Year of Growth and Challenges
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  In 2024, business aviation demonstrated its resilience and adaptability, overcoming challenges while setting new benchmarks in connectivity and efficiency

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  EXCLUSIVE

  INTERVIEW | GULFSTREAM

  “We see India as a Growth Engine for Years to Come”

  Michael Swift, Group Vice President – Sales, EMEA & APAC, Gulfstream Aerospace

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  EXCLUSIVE

  INTERVIEW | PILATUS

  ‘Swiss Made’ – Cutting-edge Technology Paired with Precision Craftsmanship

  André Zimmermann, Vice President Business Aviation, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

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  INDUSTRY | PRE-OWNED MARKET

  Key Considerations for Pre-Owned Business Jet Transactions
  By Lovejeet Singh & Abhay Goyal

  Given the value of aircrafts and intricacies involved, buying or selling a business/private jet entails a complex interplay of technical expertise, regulatory compliance requirements, legal and tax considerations

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  Sustainable Materials for the Pilatus PC-24 Cabin Interior

  Pilatus is committed to sustainability – as demonstrated by the use of environmentally friendly materials in the cabin interior of the PC-24, including natural oils instead of synthetic varnishes.

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  Pilatus PC-12 Was Last Year’s Most Flown Business Aircraft in the USA

  The Swiss-Made PC-12 was last year’s most frequently flown business aircraft in the USA. Specifically, 3,16,328 take-offs by the “World’s Greatest Single” were recorded between August 2023 and July 2024, representing 8.8 per cent of all departures.

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  Gulfstream Offers Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi for G650 and G650ER

  October 28, 2024 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certification to install Starlink high-speed internet on the award-winning G650 and G650ER.

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  First Outfitted Gulfstream G800 Takes Flight

  Gulfstream Aerospace announced the Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight.

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  Gulfstream Delivers Two Additional G700 Aircraft to Qatar Executive

  Gulfstream Delivers Two Additional G700 Aircraft to Qatar Executive Gulfstream Aerospace announced the delivery of two additional Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the growing Qatar Executive fleet.

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  IC Leasing Orders Second Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

  IC Leasing, a Dubai-based business aircraft leasing company, has signed an order for a Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, making it the second Falcon 2000LXS ordered by the company.

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  From the Editor-in-Chief
  By Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief

  Year 2024 was a year of challenges, volatility and unpredictability for the business aviation industry. However, by the end of the year, the industry had recorded robust growth supported by evolving demand and emerged as a vital player in redefining connectivity and efficiency in luxury and corporate travel.

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  Message from President, BAOA
  By Harsh Vardhan Sharma, President, BAOA

  As we chart the course for the future of business aviation in India, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our members for their unwavering support and active participation in BAOA’s initiatives.