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SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 4-2015

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Indo-French Cooperation
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
The nation is optimistic that the diplomatic initiatives by Prime Minister Modi will open new vistas of opportunity for international cooperation not only with France but with other nations of the developed world
Oxygen for the Indian Air Force
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
The statement by the Minister of Defence that the deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets will bring some ‘oxygen’ to the Indian Air Force accurately reflects the predicament the IAF is currently in
Mother of All Deals Recedes into History
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
The Indian Air Force should have good reason to believe that it will, in due course, get the number of Rafale combat jets it requires
INDUSTRY | HAL
Moving at a Tardy Pace
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
Given the track record of the company, one would have serious reservations about the capability of HAL to adhere to stipulated time lines
CIVIL | 5/20 Rule
A Crucial Debate
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
The ‘5/20 Rule’ has been responsible for the Indian airline industry’s inability to compete with foreign airlines...
CIVIL | 5/20 Rule
Time is Up
By R. Chandrakanth
In place of the ‘5/20 Rule,’ the government has proposed a Domestic Flying Credits (DFC) system to enable airlines to fly overseas
CIVIL | Business Aviation
Beyond the Subcontinent
By R. Chandrakanth
The international travel route for business jets out of India is not that significant but the popular routes are in the neighbouring region
FACT FILE | Solar Impulse
Changing the World of Flights
By SP’s Correspondent
Whilst Solar Impulse is not the first solar aircraft project, it’s certainly the most ambitious one
MILITARY | Operation Raahat
Kudos to Humane IAF
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
The IAF has always had a major role in disaster relief and rescue operations irrespective of whether it is natural or man-made and has always acquitted itself exceptionally well
MILITARY | Maritime Patrol
Patrolling the Seas
By R. Chandrakanth
Maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft makes significant difference in reaction time and countries are now realising the importance of such aircraft
MILITARY | AWACS
Boosting Air Defence Capability
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
The tripartite effort involving Russia, Israel and India finally produced a platform designated as the A-50EI that now serves as a force multiplier for the IAF
GENERAL AVIATION | Air Ambulance
Lifesavers
By R. Chandrakanth
Victims of serious injuries have the strongest chance of survival if they are transported to a designated trauma centre within the first ‘Golden Hour’ following their injury
REGIONAL AVIATION | Capacity Sharing
Getting to the Point, via Regional
By R. Chandrakanth
Presently, the regionals in India are operating from point-to-point and there is hardly any cooperation between mainline airlines and regionals on maximising air transport
Hall of Fame
Roland Garros (1888-1918)
By Joseph Noronha
Roland Garros never became a flying ace – that required at least five victories. Yet he was undoubtedly the world’s first true fighter pilot.
A Word from Editor-in-Chief
By Jayant Baranwal - Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
The display of concern for national security interests by the Indian political leadership has indeed been unprecedented
DRDO to develop indigenous AWACS
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
On March 29, 2015, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, approved the development of an indigenous Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
NO Substitute to Privatisation
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
To what extent the stated objectives of HAL have been achieved over the last five decades since its creation is a matter for scrutiny

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