SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 1-2025
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SpaDEx is key to achieving India’s long-term space exploration goals, including manned spaceflight, spacecraft maintenance, and the construction of the Bharat Antariksha Station (BAS)
Dr V. Narayanan assumed the charge of Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, Space Commission and Chairman, ISRO on the afternoon of January 13, 2025.
India’s AEW&C modernising efforts are now geared up for critical decisions amid delays
EXCLUSIVE
BUSINESS AVIATION | ALI AHMED ALNAQBIAli Ahmed Alnaqbi, Chairman of the IBAC Governing Board, and Founding Chairman, Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA)
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OEM | GULFSTREAMMichael Swift, Group Vice President – Sales, EMEA & APAC, Gulfstream Aerospace
EXCLUSIVE
OEM | DASSAULT FALCONCarlos Brana, Executive Vice President Civil Aircraft, Dassault Aviation
The Middle East is emerging as a key player in global business aviation, emphasising sustainability, leading platforms for advanced air mobility, enhanced connectivity, and luxury services to cater to corporate and individual clients
MEBAA 2024 was marked by a series of groundbreaking announcements and collaborations, reflecting the sector’s innovation, growth, and adaptability to emerging trends
As we usher in 2025, the world stands witness to a series of transformative advancements in aviation and space, fields that continue to redefine our technological horizons. This issue captures some of these compelling developments and perspectives, showcasing the dynamism and ambition of industries that are reshaping the future.
The surface headwind calmed slightly and the coast of Cap Gris-Nez, France, finally came in sight. Allen made a successful landing, completing the 35.7 km flight in 2 hours and 49 minutes. And the MacCready team took home the prize.
Gulfstream Aerospace announced the delivery of two additional Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the growing Qatar Executive fleet.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for enhanced cohesiveness of the global community in view of the current security environment which, he said, is in a state of flux with multiple conflicts and challenges.
Embraer has signed a contract with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to provide a new Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II) unit.
BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative defence technology, proudly announces the receipt of a significant order from an African Ministry of Defense (MOD) to supply its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS).
BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC), have reached an agreement to form a new company under a business joint venture for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)...
Lockheed Martin delivered 10 S-70i™ Black Hawk® helicopters in 2024 to the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND), as part of a contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters under the DND’s Additional Utility Helicopters Acquisition Project.
ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, continues to elevate the standards of regional air travel by introducing Starlink high-speed internet connectivity onboard its aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced that it has received US Federal Aviation Administration certification for the GTF engine that will power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai introduced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) testing to its portfolio and carries out first test with launch customer China Southern Airlines Limited (CSN).
ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, announced the addition of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to the fleet of Cambodia Angkor Air (which will change its name to Air Cambodia as of January 1, 2025), the country’s national carrier.
Healthy Motion Seating is patented breakthrough technology that offers a major leap forward in comfort and wellness for first-and business-class passengers on long-haul airline flights.
Global aviation training leader CAE has inaugurated its first Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Centre, on its campus in Montreal, Canada.
Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), a holding company specialising in aviation investment, management and training, and HADID International Services (HADID), a global provider of international flight support...
In September 2024, Turbotech, Safran and Air Liquide completed ground demonstration testing of a hydrogenfueled gas turbine aeroengine based on an ultra-efficient regenerative cycle and fed from a liquid hydrogen tank.
Lockheed Martin has named O.J. Sanchez as Vice President and General Manager, Skunk Works®, and Mike Shoemaker as Vice President and General Manager, Integrated Fighter Group.