SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 10-2019
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— General Manoj Pande, Indian Army Chief
"Over the past 60 years, the growth of SP Guide Publications has mirrored the rising stature of Indian Navy. Its well-researched and informative magazines on Defence and Aerospace sector have served to shape an educated opinion of our military personnel, policy makers and the public alike. I wish SP's Publication team continued success, fair winds and following seas in all future endeavour!"
— Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Indian Navy Chief
Since, its inception in 1964, SP Guide Publications has consistently demonstrated commitment to high-quality journalism in the aerospace and defence sectors, earning a well-deserved reputation as Asia's largest media house in this domain. I wish SP Guide Publications continued success in its pursuit of excellence.
— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Indian Air Force Chief
Issue Features
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SPACE | ISRO
50 Years of Devoted Trials
By Ayushee ChaudharyIndian space programme that began with small steps taken on bicycle and bullock cart five decades ago, is among the finest space administration in the world today with the ‘Bahubali’ launch vehicle and much more to its credit
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SPACE | ISRO
ISRO at Its Pinnacle During its Golden Jubilee Year
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith five years to Mangalyaan, the launch of Chandrayaan-2, initiation of NETRA and much more, the 50th year of ISRO has been a vital year in the space agency’s journey
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SPACE | ISRO
Upcoming ISRO Missions to Look Up To
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith missions planned to explore not just the neighbouring planets of the Earth or its natural satellite but also the centre of our solar system, the sun as well as a space station and much more, ISRO’s space expedition knows no end.
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TAKE-OFF | RAKSHA MANTRI
The Man @ Work
By Vishal ThaparRajnath Singh has taken political ownership of the Ministry of Defence like few of his predecessors did; such factor was on full display during the handover ceremony of Rafale in France on October 8, where he led the Indian contingent from the front.
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EXCLUSIVE
CAS | INTERVIEW
“Modernisation is an ongoing process of developing technology and enhancing capabilities”
Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff, spoke briefly to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Aviation about the role, capability and modernisation of IAF.
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MILITARY | IAF DAY
IAF Basks in Post-Balakot Limelight
By Vishal ThaparThe IAF Chief expressed commitment to the ‘Make in India’ agenda with the acknowledgement that “to achieve true strategic autonomy, we need to focus on indigenous design and manufacturing”
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EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW | ONE MORE ORBIT
Pushing the Boundaries of Human Ingenuity and Aviation
By Ayushee ChaudharyCaptain Hamish Harding, Action Aviation Chairman and Mission Director for ‘One More Orbit’ as well as one of the pilots on the mission, speaks about this record mission of circumnavigating the earth.
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EXCLUSIVE
BUSINESS AVIATION | GULFSTREAM
Technology and Performance Leading the Way!
Nicolas Robinson, Regional Vice President International Sales, Middle East and South Asia, Gulfstream talks to SP’s Aviation on why their aircraft are so popular and successful around the globe.
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SHOW REPORT | NBAA 2019
Aimed at a Sustainable Future of Aviation
By Ayushee ChaudharyAmid historic fly-in using sustainable aviation fuel to major announcements, debut and a largescale focus on the future of business aviation through the innovation zone, NBAA-BACE concludes with significant occurrences panned throughout the show
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SHOW REPORT | NBAA 2019
Gulfstream Introduces its new Flagship, Announces Qatar as Launch Customer
By Ayushee ChaudharyExpected for a launch in 2022, the all-new Gulfstream G700 flaunts of the largest cabin in the business aviation industry
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SHOW REPORT | NBAA 2019
Why the Show was a Must-attend
By Ayushee ChaudharyBoasting of the most prominent business aviation players, the upcoming members, and the latest industry innovations and aircraft with emerging technologies, NBAA-BACE 2019 was every business aviation buff’s one-shop stop
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MARKETING FEATURE
Rosoboronexport to Showcase Russian Counter-UAV Equipment at Dubai Airshow 2019
At Dubai Airshow 2019 Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) will present the latest Russian systems for combating unmanned aerial vehicles and other air attack weapons.
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A Word from Editor-in-Chief
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefOctober 8, this year, witnessed the first Rafale getting handed over for induction into the IAF. Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister received the handover personally. He remained in the forefront of the occasion representing India’s customary traditions with great resolve.
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HALL OF FAME
Rosemary Bryant Mariner (1953 - 2019)
By Joseph NoronhaIn modern warfare, the emphasis is not on physical strength, but on brain power operating sophisticated weapons systems
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LAST WORD
Crippling Indigenisation
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)What needs to be understood is that events like an indefinite strike by HAL employees may not only undermine the Indian aerospace industry, but will impinge on national security as well
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