SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 3-2015
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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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SHOW REPORT | Aero India 2015
Pitchforking 'Make in India'
By R. ChandrakanthThe refrain at Aero India 2015 was co-development and that is going to be the road ahead for aerospace and defence industry in India
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INDUSTRY | DPSU
Moving at a Tardy Pace
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)In the regime of basic trainer aircraft production, over the years, there has been a perceptible degradation of capability of HAL to meet with the requirements of the IAF
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INTERVIEW | AOC-IN-C, Traning Command
Focus on the Man Behind the Machine
Air Marshal Ramesh Rai VM took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on July 1, 2014.
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INTERVIEW | Spanish Defence Minister
"Military Programmes can be Adapted as per India's Needs"
On a second visit to India in less than three years time, Pedro Morenes, Spanish Defence Minister, is on a mission to strengthen defence relations between the two countries.
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OEM | L-3 Aviation Products
L-3 Aviation Products Opens MRO Facility
By R. Chandrakanth from BengaluruL-3 Aviation Products (L-3 AP) inaugurated its new MRO facility in Bengaluru to serve the growing needs of the Indian aviation...
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INTERVIEW | L-3 Aviation Products
"L-3 Aviation products is onboard as we seek the best strategic alliances to bring value to our state-of-the-art products and services for Indian aviation customers"
L-3 Aviation Products, a leading provider of commercial and military avionics, has opened a new MRO facility in Bengaluru...
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SHOW REPORT | Aero India 2015
Powerful Impetus to Indigenisation
“Our security challenges are well known. Our international responsibilities are evident. We do need to increase our defence preparedness. We do have to modernise our defence forces.”
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In Pictures - Wonders in Sky
Snapshot from the tenth edition of the prestigious biennial event Aero India International Airshow held at Air Force Station Yelahanka from February 18 to 22, 2015.
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OPEN LETTER | To The Finance Minister
An Open Letter to Mr Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India
Rohit Kapur
President, Business Aircraft Operators Association -
REGIONAL AVIATION | Taxation
Taxing Taxes
By R. ChandrakanthAirline operators suggest that an airport should depend on non-aeronautical revenues to shore up its balance sheet and not tax them, as a losing airline would translate to a losing airport
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REGIONAL AVIATION | Arline
Air Costa's USP: Comfort
By R. ChandrakanthAir Costa’s unique selling proposition is it offers comfortable seating in economy class, unlike any other airline
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BIZAVINDIA | Conference
Time to Think Small
By R. ChandrakanthThe government had formed a sub-committee in the Ministry of Civil Aviation to look into the concerns of the general aviation segment and a course correction is expected
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BizAvIndia Awards Conferred to Recognise Excellence in Business & General Aviation
Instituting a benchmark for Business & General Aviation...
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Hall of Fame
Elinor Smith (1911-2010)
By Joseph NoronhaA poll of licensed pilots held in October 1930 selected her as the “Best Woman Pilot in America”, over other notable contenders for the title
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A Word from Editor-in-Chief
By Jayant Baranwal - Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefThe ‘Make in India’ theme elevated optimism amongst the participants at the exposition both Indian and foreign, to unprecedented levels
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News With Views
IAF to Get 38 Pilatus Basic Trainers
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by the Minister of Defence Manohar Parrikar which met on February 28, 2015, cleared a followon order for 38 Pilatus PC-7 Mk II basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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Last Word
Make in India for Defence – No Easy Task!
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The ‘Make in India’ campaign drew enthusiastic response from not only the Indian industry but from overseas investors eyeing opportunities...
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