SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 10-2024
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Issue Features
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TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND
Unfolding Ratan Tata’s Passion for Aviation
By Swaati Ketkar“It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation,” N. Chandrasekaran’s statement confirmed the news, that hit millions of Indias like a ton of bricks.
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BUSINESS AVIATION | UAM
Air Taxis to Soar over Indian Skies Soon
By Air Vice Marshal Sanjay Bhatnagar (Retd)As India prepares for the launch of air taxi services in 2026, with plans to connect high-traffic areas, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revealed the regulatory framework for ‘Vertiports,’ paving the way for air taxis to become operational in India
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BUSINESS AVIATION | INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
Effect of Mega Events on Business Aviation
By Ayushee ChaudharyAccording to data from WingX Advance, mega events like the Olympics, significantly impact business aviation, driving increased movements across several regions
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BUSINESS AVIATION | TECHNOLOGY
Gulfstream First OEM to Link-up with Starlink
By Ayushee ChaudharyThis certification enables G650 and G650ER owners to upgrade their in-flight connectivity directly with Gulfstream that can support video calls, cloud-based applications, and data transfers
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BUSINESS AVIATION | SEAPLANES
A Boost for Connectivity and Economic Growth
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe recently launched India’s guidelines for Seaplane Operations simplify certification for non-scheduled entities to operate under the UDAN scheme, eliminating the need for a water drome license and reducing compliance requirements for easier seaplane operations
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SHOW REPORT | NBAA 2024
Shaping Business Aviation’s Future with Milestones and Trends
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe 2024 NBAA-BACE highlighted major trends including Fractional Ownership, Business Aviation Safety and Security, Sustainability, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Artificial Intelligence in Business Aviation, and overall industry growth
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SHOW REPORT | NBAA 2024
A Dynamic Hub of Business Aviation Innovation
By Ayushee Chaudhary2024 NBAA-BACE wrapped up a week of groundbreaking announcements, innovative showcases, and forward-looking discussions that underscore business aviation’s vibrant future
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A Word from Editor-in-Chief
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefThe NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) 2024 was a major event for the business aviation industry. It brought together industry leaders, owners, operators, government officials, manufacturers, and others to showcase the latest advancements in aviation technology, discuss industry trends, and network.
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HALL OF FAME
Gladys Roy (1896-1927)
By Joseph NoronhaOn just her second flight, Gladys Roy co-piloted the plane, stepped out onto its wing and leapt off, floating safely to the ground with a parachute. Then and there she knew that her heart was in daredevil stunts and wing walking.
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LAST WORD
India’s Richest buys BBJ
By Rohit GoelPrivate jets play a strategic role in allowing business magnates like Ambani to optimise time management, particularly critical given his global business commitments and a packed travel schedule.
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NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
Prime Minister Inaugurates Aircraft Complex for Manufacturing of C295 Aircraft
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing of C295 aircraft at TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) Campus in Vadodara, Gujarat on October 28, 2024.
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NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
Sweden Selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium
The Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millennium as Sweden’s new tactical transport aircraft.
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NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
GA-ASI and BAE Systems Collaborate on MQ-20 Avenger
General Atomics collaborated with BAE Systems to demonstrate unique electronic warfare (EW) capabilities remotely controlled via a secure, jam-resistant Link 16 network on an MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
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NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Presides Over Maiden Joint Commanders’ Conference
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the maiden Joint Commanders’ Conference on September 5, 2024.
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NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
MoD Signs ₹26,000 Crore Contract with HAL
In a major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraft at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore.
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NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
First Flight of Thailand’s First AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter
The first of eight Boeing AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters for the Royal Thai Army completed a successful first flight.
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NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
South African Advances with C-390 Acquisition Process
Embraer is proud to announce the spotlight appearance of its C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft.
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NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
SpiceJet Set to Launch Seaplane Operations in 2025
SpiceJet has announced plans to launch seaplane operations in 2025, connecting some of India’s most remote and picturesque locations.
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NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
Pratt & Whitney to Demonstrate Hydrogen-Fuelled Turboprop Technology
Pratt & Whitney Canada will demonstrate hydrogen combustion technology on a PW127XT regional turboprop engine as part of a project supported by Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT).
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NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
Emirates SkyCargo to Expand Fleet
Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo announced an order for five more of the world’s largest and longest-range twinengine freighter, building on its earlier purchase of five 777 Freighters.
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NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
Boeing India Inaugurate Building 2 of the BIETC Campus
Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) leaders and employees inaugurated Building 2 (B2) of the BIETC campus in Devanahalli, Bengaluru.
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NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
MTU Aero Engines Tests an LH2 Fuel System
MTU Aero Engines has reached an important milestone on its path to zero-emission flight—it successfully completed multi-week testing of a liquid hydrogen fuel system for its Flying Fuel Cell™ (FFC).
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NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
Embraer to Invest in New MRO Facilities
Embraer announced the expansion of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services network to support the growing fleet of E-Jets in the Unites States by opening a new Embraer owned service centre in Fort Worth, Texas.
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NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
Embraer’s E-Freighter is Certified by the FAA
The E-Freighter, Embraer’s E190F has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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NEWS DIGEST
Appointments
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar assumed charge as Vice Chief of Air Staff at Air HQ; Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance, Indian Air Force; Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command on September 1, 2024.
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