SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 05-11
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Issue Features
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Titanic in the Air
By R. ChandrakanthOver the decades, globally the millionaire club has grown substantially and so has the range of high-end business jets, pandering to their requirements. And with corporate travel becoming commonplace, jet manufacturers have been continuously upgrading the product, answering both luxury and executive needs.
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Transport - Prop Up Airlift
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyThe overall airlift potential of the Indian Air Force stands substantially eroded and is in urgent need of infusion of capability.
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Procurement - And the Winner is…
By Air Commodore (Retd) K.B. Menon, BengaluruThe USAF tanker contract was finally awarded on February 24 to Boeing. The company will design, develop, manufacture and deliver initial 18 combat ready aircraft to the USAF by 2017.
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In Sync With Market Dynamics
By R. ChandrakanthWith high buoyancy in the aviation market, India has thrown its hat in the ring, announcing its intent to manufacture a regional transport aircraft with a seat configuration of 70-90
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Right Sizing in India
Are airlines in India moving in step with the trend to smaller aircraft? Embraer’s Alexandre Glock explains why it is the right time for the airlines to review how they are flying their large jets have.
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Make in India
By Joseph Noronha, GoaSome industry leaders believe that joint ventures with international aerospace giants are the way to go. Whatever the route, it will take some time for such efforts to bear fruit.
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Unmatched Capability
The G650 has a maximum operating speed of 0.925 Mach, which will make it the fastest civil aircraft
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Exciting Options
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 7X has set new standards in business jet design and has already captured a significant share of the hard-fought market for ultra-long-range corporate aircraft. Julian Moxon reveals how they did it.
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Well-suited for India’s needs
Trevor Esling, Vice President of International Sales at Cessna Aircraft Company, outlines the highlights of the newest member of the successful Citation family
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Technology - Always a Sunny Day
By Bob WitwerWith the economic crisis still simmering, Honeywell’s latest innovation is set to dramatically reduce the costs and safety issues associated with weather-related delays
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We are committed to building a long-term arrangement in India
A.J. Stevens, Chief Executive Officer, Cobham, in an interview with SP’s Aviation, he outlines the company’s core business interests in India.
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Libya - Degenerative Impassé
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. BhatiaGaddafi’s forces have not only regained lost ground but have also increased pressure on the rebel-held western port city of Misrata and reinvested on Ajdabiya in the east
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NCW - A Key Enabler
By R.ChandrakanthAt a seminar on “NCW in the Indian Context,” organised jointly by SP Guide Publications and CLAWS, DRDO Chief Dr. V.K. Saraswat said that NCW should be treated as an enabler and not as the main tool
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Jean Mermoz (1901 - 1936)
By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, GoaMermoz was one of the most celebrated pilots of his time, handsome and dashing, making a career out of adventure. His encounter with harsh desert conditions, especially during a forced landing, stood him in good stead through life.
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A Word from Editor
By Jayant Baranwal - Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefCorporate houses and HNIs are thinking luxury, class, speed, and functionality in the air. The business jet manufacturers are customising them and the Indian skies are soon going to have beautiful machines.
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