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SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022
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SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 02-09

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Issue Features

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    Aero India 2009 - Some Hits & Few Misses
    By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey, Bengaluru

    A new feature introduced in Aero India 2009 was the 588 business-to-business meetings held under the aegis of the CII, including 350 interactions between Indian and foreign companies

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    Business Aviation - Mid-Size Marvel
    By LeRoy Cook, Missouri, USA

    Medium-size business jets fill a travel requirement unmet by any other mode of transport. They will endure, despite ups and downs in the economy.

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    Regional Aviation - Small & Sprightly
    By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, Goa

    Evolving with the times, regional carriers are adopting ways to compensate the lack of deep pockets with intimate knowledge of local conditions and nimble-footed strategies

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    Cessna - Mustang offers excellent value for money
    By SP's Team

    Trevor Esling, Vice President International Sales, Cessna outlines the company’s prize aircraft, unique services and ambitious plans for the future in the corporate and general aviation sector

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    Jacqueline Cochran (1906–1980)
    By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, Goa

    In 1932, a friend offered Jacqueline Cochran a ride in an aircraft. The cosmetics saleswoman took to the air as easily as a fledgling. But unlettered Cochran was terrified of written examinations.

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    Administration Chief - Welfare all-pervasive in the IAF
    By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. Bhatia

    Air Marshal J.N. Burma, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration, Air HQ elaborates on the various measures and programmes undertaken to ensure the security and comfort of air warriors

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

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    Budget: Will the Hike Suffice?
    By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. Bhatia

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    Lethal Icing
    By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. Bhatia

  • Eyes Wide Shut
    By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey

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    Miraculously Saved
    By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. Bhatia

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    Keep Saras Alive
    By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey