Features
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October 31, 2017
Tillerson Cements India-US strategic bonds
By Ranjit KumarThough the Donald Trump administration took more than nine months to finalise the South Asian strategy, the road laid by previous Obama administration, for a comprehensive and solid strategic partnership with India has further...
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September 29, 2017
India-US: New Phase in Defence Partnership
By Ranjit KumarAfter India-US defence relations reached to its astounding heights at the fag end of Obama administration, both the countries saw a lull in high level contacts creating a perception that the new Trump administration believes more on transactional relationship than sharing something critical to India's defence needs.
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September 7, 2017
High Expectations from Nirmala Sitharaman
By Ranjit KumarWith only 20 months left for the new defence minister to justify her appointment, Nirmala Sitharaman faces an uphill task to meet the expectations of the defence community.
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August 29, 2017
Boeing offers India made Super Hornets
By Ranjit KumarThe US Defence major Boeing has entered the race for $ 15 billion Indian Navy 57 fighters acquisition programme for its Aircraft Carriers, with an add on lucrative offer to Indian MOD, for manufacturing one of the world's most advanced and stealthy fighter Super Hornet for the Indian Air Force under the 'Make in India' programme.
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August 21, 2017
Six Apaches for Army
By Ranjit KumarThe Aviation wing of the Indian Army got a big combat boost on 17th August with the decision of the Defence Acquisition Council of the Ministry of Defence to accept the recommendation of the Army Headquarters for acquiring six iconic AH64E Apache attack helicopters.
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July 31, 2017
Boeing forecasts a demand of 2,100 new airplanes in India worth $290 billion over next 20 years
By Neetu DhuliaThe Company released its annual Current Market Outlook (CMO) for India during a briefing in Delhi. Dr. Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president, Asia Pacific and India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, shared the Boeing Forecast, stating a demand for 2,100 new airplanes in India, valued at $290 billion, over the next 20 years.
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July 27, 2017
Boeing KC-46A Tanker – More Capable, Efficient, Versatile
By Pratyush Kumar, BoeingHighly reliable and efficient, the wide-body, multi-role tanker can refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft any time, on any mission. It can also carry passengers, cargo and patients whenever and wherever needed.
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July 20, 2017
Cassini: Mission Accomplished
By R. ChandrakanthCassini-Huygens has been described by NASA's Planetary Science Division Director as a "mission of firsts" that has revolutionized human understanding of the Saturn system, including its moons and rings, and our understanding of where life...
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May 4, 2017
Erdogan's visit will cement relations
By Ranjeet KumarIndia and Turkey have differences over the status of Kashmir and Northern Cyprus, but that has not stopped the two nations from strengthening relations. Both nations believe that economic and trade relations can be more comprehensive and India believes that economic-relations can help in weaning away Turkey from Pakistan.
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December 16, 2016
Tianjin Airlines-Embraer, perfect fit for China’s regional expansion
By R. ChandrakanthTianjin Airlines is also the largest E-Jets operator in Asia with 62 aircraft...
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December 15, 2016
Boeing enters Tanker race with FMS offer
By Ranjit KumarBoeing has entered the fray for supplying air refuelling tankers for the Indian Air Force (IAF). After ignoring the first two previous tenders, Boeing’s Pegasus tankers...
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December 13, 2016
Carter reaffirms roadmap for the next US Defence Secretary
By Ranjit KumarAfter contributing immensely to India-US defence relations in his various avatars in Pentagon, and hence giving a solid content and meaning to the India-US strategic partnership in the 21st century...
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December 5, 2016
BAOA brings out the first ever Industry Report on Business Aviation in India
By Rohit GoelBusiness Aviation in India continues to remain much below its potential.
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November 25, 2016
AirSewa - A Portal for all your travel information and grievances
By Rohit GoelThe Indian Minister of Civil Aviation Ashok Gajpathi Raju said that his Ministry is committed to provide a hassle-free and comfortable air travel experience to people.
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November 19, 2016
Aviation Sector at Inflection Point
By R. ChandrakanthThe first-ever Aero Expo, organized by the PHD Chambers of Commerce was held in Delhi over two days which saw a slew of intense discussions on the future of aviation, particularly regional aviation.
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November 16, 2016
The other dimension of Regional Connectivity in India
By Mark Dunnachie, Vice President, Embraer Asia PacificThe Regional Connectivity Scheme is poised to make a significant difference in India, enabling more people, in currently ‘remote’ locations, to have access to air links at an affordable price.
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November 16, 2016
ScanEagle and Integrator may be produced in India
By Ranjit KumarIf negotiations with Indian defence and armed forces officials proceed well, India could soon be producing the most advanced Integrator and ScanEagle drones.
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October 17, 2016
Goa Takeaway: India-Russia mega defence deals
By R. ChandrakanthDespite India's strengthening of defence and other ties with the US and Russia's recent overtures in Pakistan, the relationship between India and Russia has a historic bonding.
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September 20, 2016
Tier-I base needed for aerospace and defence growth
By R. Chandrakanth in BengaluruFICCI, in partnership with Center for International Trade & Security, University of Georgia is organised a National Seminar on Strategic Trade Regulations And...
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September 14, 2016
Rapid Expansion:
CSTPL inaugurates A-320 Full Flight Simulator - 4th in Series and the most advanced one...
By Neetu DhuliaCSTPL steps up training with addition of a fourth CAE simulator to its NCR facility and signs for the number five to arrive in April 2017..
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August 4, 2016
Lockheed Martin offers F-16 Block 70, for India, from India, exported to the world
By Neetu DhuliaArmed with 4588 orders, 4573 deliveries and 40 years of production experience...
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July 27, 2016
Solar Impulse 2 creates history, flies 42,000 km around the world without fuel
By R. Chandrakanth
Bertrand Piccard in his Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) landed on July 26th in Abu Dhabi, thus creating history of flight – the first round-the-world solar...
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April 14, 2016
Deepening partnership - India and US
By Ranjeet KumarThe fourth meeting on April 11, 2016 within a span of one year between the Indian Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar and the US Secretary of Defence, Ashton Carter has resulted in an unprecedented announcement from India that both the countries have agreed in principle to sign the much discussed and negotiated Logistics...
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March 14, 2016
Airbus Group Eyeing Big
By Ranjeet KumarThe European aircraft consortium Airbus Group is eyeing big on India and in spite of frustrating experiences and dilatory attitudes of the Indian bureaucracy...
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March 1, 2016
The Defence Budget - Lowest Rise
By Ranjeet KumarProbably this year's defence budget (2016-17) has seen the lowest rise in the history of defence budgets. The negligible rise in this year's defence budget will shock the armed forces and the strategic community who visualize a new great power role for the country.
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October 7, 2015
Merkel pushes for defence cooperation
By Ranjeet KumarIn recent decades defence cooperation has not been a shining example of Indo-German relations and strategic partnerships. And the just concluded visit...
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September 30, 2015
Giving economic muscle to strategic partnership - Modi in USA
By Ranjeet KumarIndia and US have already achieved a bilateral trade of US $ 100 billion and aim to raise this to the level of US$ one trillion by 2030.
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September 29, 2015
First Defence deal of Modi regime with the United States
By Ranjeet KumarEven before Prime Minister Narendra Modi ushered into the meeting room of President Barack Obama in the Headquarters of the United Nations, the officials of the Indian Ministry of Defence put final signatures to the two most significant deals...
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September 29, 2015
India-US sign mega defence deal for Apache, Chinook helicopters
By R. ChandrakanthA little before the two heads of State, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President, Barack Obama met in New York, the two countries signed in New Delhi a mega defence deal for the purchase of two of the most advanced American helicopters in a deal worth about $3billion (Rs. 19,800 crores).
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September 23, 2015
Apaches and Chinooks- CCS clears the deal
By Ranjeet KumarBefore his second crucial US visit and meeting with President Barak Obama in New York on 28th September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on 22nd September, to clear the roughly US$ 3.1 billion deal for two of the world's most capable helicopters of their class...
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September 18, 2015
IRRC will fast track defence cooperation
By Ranjeet KumarIn order to deepen defence relations with India, US administration has decided to clear all hurdles in its path by establishing a country specific cell called the India Rapid Reaction Cell (IRRC).
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September 14, 2015
Israelis eager to participate in 'Make in India' programme
By Ranjeet KumarIsrael has emerged as India's second largest supplier of defence hardware, not only because of a special relationship with India, but also because they have done a miracle in the defence sector...
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July 16, 2015
IATA seeks 'ease of doing business' in India
By R. ChandrakanthThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the development of a comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with the Indian Government's stated intention to make it easier to do business in India.
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June 12, 2015
Sweden eyeing Indian defence market
By Ranjeet KumarThe Swedes are showing their eagerness to mend fences with India. After muddling their fingers in the Indian market in mid eighties, the Swedes have decided to repair their fractured relationship in defence sector with India.
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June 8, 2015
Netherlands eager to enter Indian defence market
By Ranjeet KumarThe Dutch Prime Minister's visit to India will go a long way in creating awareness about the Indian defence market and available opportunities for the Dutch defence industries.
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June 5, 2015
Carter visit - new roadmap for defence relationship
By Ranjeet KumarThe outcome of the much-touted visit (June 2 to 4, 2015) of the US Defence Secretary Dr Ashton Carter was on expected lines. Both the countries had agreed during...
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May 29, 2015
Germany - Wooing India for Subs and fighters
By Ranjeet KumarLobbying for the Submarine acquisition programme under P-75I of Indian Navy has begun in a serious note with the visit of German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen to New Delhi and Mumbai from 26th to 28th May, 2015.
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May 19, 2015
India South Korea - evolving defence relations
By Ranjeet KumarWith India and South Korea raising the level of bilateral relations to 'Special Strategic Partnership', the two countries are poised to play a bigger role together in East Asian Affairs, giving a significant boost to India's 'Act East' policy.
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May 19, 2015
Modi in China - Trust deficit remains
By Ranjeet KumarPrime Minister Narendra Modi's much-hyped visit to China was significant in itself, but it did not yield substantial results. However, in spite of the prevailing and deepening trust deficit, on issues ranging from border and territory to strategic...
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May 8, 2015
Talks begin for the Rafale deal
By Ranjeet KumarThis is the first time that India would be negotiating a major defence deal with France on government-to-government basis, though the French government has played a major role in all previous defence acquisitions.
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March 26, 2015
Tragedy Strikes Germanwings
By B.K. PandeyThe fact that the captain did transmit a distress message a few minutes before the crash is an indication that he was confronted with a very serious emergency
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March 26, 2015
Modi to visit China - multiple challenges
By Ranjeet KumarSummits after summits have failed to resolve the contentious border issue between India and China and once again all eyes are now on the May end visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China.
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October 15, 2014
EXCLUSIVE Air Costa status to change from a regional airline to national airline soon
The only regional airline in India – Air Costa – is planning to become a scheduled airline soon with pan-India connectivity and it has applied...
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September 24, 2014
India's Mars Mission: History Created
By ChandrakanthIndian Air Force's Mirage 2000 upgrade programme has started fructifying. The first two have arrived in Jamnagar from Istres, France at around 2:15 pm, yesterday. Flown by IAF pilots from France to India via Greece, Egypt and Qatar over a period of seven days.
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July 7, 2014
Budget 2014-15: Wish-List for Civil Aviation
By B.K. PandeyIndian civil aviation sector expects from the NDA Government the attention it rightly deserves
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October 30, 2013
Dreamliner is a safe airplane: Boeing
By Sucheta Das MohapatraAmidst reports of technical glitches found in the 787 Dreamliners, Air India has received its 10th aircraft recently and is planning to deploy the aircraft in more international routes. A few days prior to the delivery on October 30, Dinesh Keskar, VP, Sales, Asia-Pacific and India...
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September 4, 2013
India to develop 50 new low-cost airports
By Sucheta Das MohapatraAt the Sixth ASSOCHAM International Conference on Civil Aviation and Tourism held in New Delhi on August 30, K.N. Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) informed that the government will set up 50 new low-cost airports this year and 50 next year
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July 3, 2013
AirAsia spirits high, says the perfect time to enter Indian market
By Sucheta Das MohapatraIn a little more than a decade of existence, the Malaysian low-cost AirAsia has become the ‘airline of choice’ for the commoners. Unlike many of its low-cost counterparts who failed to survive...
