SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 11-14
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INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS
SP Guide Publications puts forth a well compiled articulation of issues, pursuits and accomplishments of the Indian Army, over the years
— 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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The Golden Age is Before Us, Not Behind Us
By R. ChandrakanthAs we celebrate the Golden Jubilee of SP Guide Publications, paying tribute to our founder Shri Sukhdeo Prasad Baranwal, we are looking forward to the years ahead...
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SP Guide Publications – Over the Years
The first seeds were sown in 1964 by Shri Sukhdeo Prasad Baranwal when he founded Guide Publications. He worked hard and untiringly with one focused goal of bringing out a publication for the armed forces.
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Message from Prime Minister’s Office
The Hon'ble Prime Minister is happy to learn that SP Guide Publications is celebrating Golden Jubilee of its publication.
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Message from Finance Minister (& Former Defence Minister)
I am happy to know that SP Guide Publications will be completing 50 years this year.
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Message from Defence Minister
I am glad to know that SP Guide Publications, New Delhi with its six publications mainly catering to different facets of defence and aerospace, is completing 50 years of service as Publication House.
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Message from Minister of State for Home Affairs
I thank you for your letter dated 20.11.2014. I convey my good wishes on the completion of 50 years of SP Guide Publications which is indeed interesting and informative.
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Message from Chief Minister of Gujarat, India
It is a matter of pride that “SP Guide Publications” is working since 50 years in the field of aerospace and defense sectors, serving and highlighting the people of the same sector.
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Message from Chief of the Army Staff
SP Guide Publications, ever since inception has been providing quality articles on Armed Forces and the Defence Industry to the readers.
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Message from Chief of the Air Staff
It is indeed heartening to note that SP Guide Publications is completing 50 years of an inspiring journey.
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Message from Chief of the Naval Staff
I am pleased to learn that the SP Guide Publications will complete fifty years in 2014.
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Message from Vice Chief of the Air Staff
It is a pleasure to know that the prestigious SP Guide Publications is completing 50 years of exploring the Global aviation arena.
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Message from Deputy Chief of Air Staff
At the outset, I want to congratulate you and your team for successfully completing 50 glorious years in the field of Military Publications.
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Message from Director General Indian Coast Guard
To learn that SP Guide Publications is completing 50 years in the current year is a matter of great pleasure and pride.
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Messages Received During Defexpo 2014
An enriching reading well done, keep it up
Vice Admiral R.K. Dhowan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff -
Tribute to the Founder
Journalist and author Shri Sukhdeo Prasad Baranwal—popularly known to all as S.P. Baranwal—was born in Bihar 1930, a period which was filled with national fervour wanting to throw out the British rule.
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SPECIAL REPORT
Defence Minister Parrikar 'Deals' A New Mantra
By SP’s Special CorrespondentTransparency, efficiency and accountability are the stated touchstones for defence procurement...
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Parrikar To Revamp How DAC Works
By SP’s Special CorrespondentThe MoD’s apex Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), usually the last MoD stop proposals or deals pass through before clearance...
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IAF floats tender for 32,000 assault rifles
By SP’s Special CorrespondentThe Indian Air Force (IAF) has floated a tender for the procurement of 32,000 assault rifles under the ‘Buy & Make (Indian)’ route...
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Obama Coming, Indo-US Copter Deals Imminent?
By SP’s Special CorrespondentUS President Barack Obama’s consent to be chief guest...
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Progammes on the Roll
Air Marshal S.B.P. Sinha AVSM VM, a subtle and candid Air Marshal who took over as the Deputy Chief of Air Staff at Air Headquarters...
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The Indian Air Force Turns 82
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The IAF always cherishes core values of Mission, Integrity and Excellence
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Triggering Global Airlifter Competition
By R. ChandrakanthWith the launch of the multinational KC-390 programme, Embraer has signalled to the world that it is a formidable force in the air transport segment
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We are not Talking
We are Acting
We are Doing
By Jean-Paul EbangaThe CFM56 defines the industry standard in terms of the lowest emissions level of an engine in the single-aisle market
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Manufacturing in Aerospace: Taking to the Skies
By Nalin Jain, President & CEO, GE Aviation & Transportation, South AsiaThe ‘Make in India’ campaign is a significant and timely step...
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Ambitious Air Costa
By R. ChandrakanthRamesh Lingamaneni is hopeful that the present government at the Centre would carry out the necessary reforms in the aviation sector.
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Way Ahead of Competition
By R. ChandrakanthEmbraer has notched up over 1,000 deliveries of E-Jets since inception and is going strong, dominating the market for regional jets
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Bizav Buzz in MENA
By R. ChandrakanthAs we head to Middle East Business Aviation 2014 (MEBA) to be held at Dubai World Central from December 8 to 10...
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Runaway Success
By R. ChandrakanthClearly, in a host of ways, NBAA’s 2014 convention is one for the record books, Ed Bolen NBAA President and CEO said
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A Word from Editor-in-Chief
By Jayant Baranwal - Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefIt is a matter of immense pride and joy that SP Guide Publications has scored ‘half a century’ and is on firm ground to scale the century peak.
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Women may soon fly fighter aircraft in the IAF
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)Induction of women officers into combat roles in the Indian Air Force (IAF) appears to be now becoming a reality. Thus far, flying of fighter planes in the IAF has been the exclusive preserve of male pilots.
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André-Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823)
By Joseph NoronhaIn 1797, André-Jacques Garnerin became the first person to jump out of a balloon in a small detachable gondola and descend safely to Earth
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Policy Sans Power
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The new civil aviation policy has been formulated in general terms, lacks details and fails to address the real issues and problems the civil aviation industry is plagued with
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