SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 04-11
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Issue Features
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Operation Unified Protector
A C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, being loaded with cargo in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn.
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Right Size Matters
By R. ChandrakanthThere indeed is potential and a growing appetite from airline operators in India to connect routes previously considered unviable.
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Recruitment - Faked Wings
By Air Marshal (Retd), B.K. PandeySubmitting forged documents pertaining to basic educational qualifications or marks sheet are not the only malpractices in the process of acquiring flying licences by fraudulent means.
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Unsustainable High ATF Prices
By R. ChandrakanthOil companies such as Indian Oil Corporation; Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum are worried about their mounting losses, selling petrol, diesel, domestic LPG and...
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Recruitment - DGCA’s Failing Ethics
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. BhatiaThe need of the hour for the apex body is a thorough inside out self-cleansing programme to regain its self-respect and mandate
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Recruitment - Revamp the System
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyWhat is needed for foolproof licensing is that the system be managed by persons of integrity, high morals and immaculate track record
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Whither MMRCA?
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey, Bengalurunless the MoD is able to formulate a template for offset investment that the vendors would have to comply with, the tendering process may not progress to the next step of opening of commercial bids.
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Interview - Bullish on India: Eaton
Interview with SP’s Aviation team, Eaton Chairman and CEO, Alexander M. Cutler outlines the roadmap in India.
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MMRCA - The Race is On
By R. ChandrakanthWill the number of MMRCA contenders come down before price negotiations?
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OEM - Milestone Attained
Alenia Aermacchi announces the first flight of the Italian Air Force T-346A
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OEM - Final Delivery
Alenia Aeronautica delivers the third C-27J to the Bulgarian Air Force, unveils a logistics centre at Vrazhdebna military base of Sofia
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Interview - ARINC’s Progressive Flight Path
Interview with SP’s Aviation, Jim Martin, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific along with Guruprasad Rao, Country Manager, India, spoke about the exciting opportunities that abound in India.
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OEM - Unmatched Capability
Lockheed Martin rolls out first special operations MC-130J Combat Shadow II
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Special Forces - Find, Fix & Strike
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. BhatiaSpeaking at the Special Forces Seminar, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik said that it was important for both the political and military leadership to understand that there would be “fewer wars and more conflicts” and...
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Traian Vuia (1872 - 1950)
By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, GoaThis aviation pioneer’s first flight at Montesson, France, had at least one major improvement over the Wright feat—it was the first time an aircraft was able to take off from a flat surface using an onboard engine without outside assistance
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On a Path Towards Democracy
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. BhatiaThe aid provided to the rebel forces could rid Libya of Colonel Gaddafi and his long abhorrently dictatorial rule, a sentiment which is increasingly finding global acceptance. But once achieved, would it also engulf Libya in the wafting fragrance of a flourishing democracy?
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