SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 12-13
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— 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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Air Costa - A Kickstart!
By R. ChandrakanthFounded in 1983 by first-generation entrepreneur LP Bhaskar Rao, the privately-held Lingamaneni group, has tasted success in real estate and construction business.
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From Tactical to Strategic
By Air Marshal (Retd) Raghu RajanAn important component of capability-based transformation is development of modern supporting infrastructure.
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IAF's Humanitarian Missions
By Air Marshal (Retd) Raghu RajanThe IAF has rendered yeoman service to the nation and disaster relief operations have been one of the most challenging and satisfying.
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IAF's C-130J Super Hercules in Relief Operations
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyThe C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop tactical transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin.
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Rotorcraft Safety
By Mike Madsen, President of Defense and Space at Honeywell AerospaceHoneywell is providing a clear view to make helicopter flying safer than ever before
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Problems & Prospects
By Group Captain (Retd) A.K. SachdevThere is no apparent sense of urgency to exploit this segment of civil aviation.
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Embraer – Expanding the Empire
By R. ChandrakanthWith growing demand for regional aircraft, Embraer’s firm order backlog totalled $17.8 billion, reflecting an increase of 4.1 per cent from the last reported quarter.
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Factfile: legacy 450
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyDesigned to establish a new class in the executive jet category offering high end technology with extraordinary performance at low operating cost, the Legacy 450 is designed to carry up to...
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'We see very strong potential across the whole region'
Rahul Bhatia, Group Managing Director of InterGlobe, and Marc Parent, President and Chief Executive Officer of CAE
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Civil Aviation 2014: Cautiously Optimistic
By R. ChandrakanthBoth commercial and business aviation have bounced back and expect much better performance in 2014.
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World-Class Pilot Training in India
By R. ChandrakanthChristened as CAE Simulation Training Private Limited (CSTPL), this centre is a 50:50 Joint Venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and CAE.
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Dubai Airshow 2013: Stunning the World
By R. Chandrakanth, DubaiAt the Show, Emirates alone ordered $99 billion worth of aircraft, the Boeing 777X and the Airbus A-380 Superjumbo.
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Marie Marvingt (1875-1963)
By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, GoaBeing a skilled pilot, a qualified surgical nurse and having witnessed the plight of the war wounded first-hand, she merely had to put the three elements together to hit upon the idea of an air ambulance service.
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A Word from Editor
By Jayant Baranwal - Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefThere is undoubtedly good reason for it as going by the mega deals concluded at the Dubai Airshow held this year...
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MoD to sek opinion of Law Ministry on VVIP helicopter deal
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyThe Indian Defence Ministry will seek the opinion of the Law Ministry on the response given by the Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland...
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Reliance & Dassault facility to produce wings for the Rafale
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyThe French aerospace major Dassault Aviation and India’s Reliance Industries are planning to set up a facility to produce wings...
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No Hope Sans Privatisation
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyWith two foreign airlines of repute, AirAsia and Singapore Airlines expected to emerge on the scene through joint ventures...
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