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    A Peek into the Future
    By R. Chandrakanth

    Aviation continues to change at an astonishing pace driven by factors that lie at the core of aviation. Future aviation hinges on design, speed and alternative fuels.

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    'Capability development of the IAF is an ongoing process, shaped by the emerging as well as envisaged threats and the perceived role in our region'

    Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha Chief of the Air Staff, IAF

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    The New Rafale
    By R. Chandrakanth

    Thanks to its versatility, adaptability and ability to meet all air mission requirements, the Rafale is the “poster child” transformational fighter...

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    Unmatched & Unrestricted

    At the heart of the D-Dalus aircraft propulsion system lays a cyclogyro rotor assembly that converts power from a conventional motor into a forced airflow across aerodynamic blades

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    Top Regional Airlines What Clicks
    By R. Chandrakanth

    The hinterland markets are largely untapped and countries which have networked the metros and non-metros through regional airlines have gained substantially.

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    Jet-Setting Trends
    By R. Chandrakanth

    Unlike commercial airlines which have to look at practicality of moving large number of passengers, the business jet has to dwell more on appealing to the tastes of the highflying air traveller.

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    Factfile – Phenom 300
    By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey

    With a clean-sheet design, best-in-class performance, comfort and excellent utility, Embraer Phenom 300 defines the light jet category.

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    Swankiest Airport Ever
    By Sucheta Das Mohapatra

    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inaugurated the world-class new integrated terminal (T2) at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport of Mumbai and dedicated it to the nation.

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    Charles Kingsford-Smith (1897-1935)
    By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, Goa

    At age 16, he became an electrical engineer and later joined the Australian Military Forces. Soon thereafter he learned to fly.

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    A Word from Editor
    By Jayant Baranwal - Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

    The dawn of the New Year witnessed change of guard in the IAF with Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, a professional of high repute, taking over baton as Chief of the Air Staff.

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    Deal signed for six additional C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
    By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey

    On December 20, 2013, India signed a Rs. 4,000-crore deal with the United States for six C-130J Super Hercules special operations aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) through the foreign military sales (FMS) route.

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    Finally, IOC for Tejas
    By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey

    Till date, over 2,450 sorties have been flown to achieve initial operational clearance which coincidentally is timed with the retirement of the MiG-21 FL fleet.

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    Beyond LCA Tejas Mk 1
    By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey

    In conformity with the mantra of indigenisation, the LCA Tejas MK 1, a product of the Indian aerospace industry, is available to the IAF more readily...

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    Fast-track Procurement
    By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey

    Replacement of the Defence Procurement Procedure with a more efficient and effective fast-track procedure for the procurement of military hardware has now become an imperative necessity

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