SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 05-14
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Issue Features
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Europe: Trending Upward
Business aviation in Europe continues to lag the modest global market recovery, but there are hopeful signs, says Rick Adams (our contributor from Europe). He spoke to EU market observers on the trends in business jet market.
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Is it a Drone or a Satellite?
The StratoBus offers long endurance and complete autonomy from a fixed position
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A Long Flight to Unmanned Independence
By Joseph NoronhaIndia’s market for UAVs is potentially huge and a number of private firms seem eager to participate in development and production of new machines
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A Long Journey
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyThe relationship that the Indian Air Force has forged with Dassault Aviation over the last six decades will facilitate the fulfilment of needs of the IAF in the future
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EBACE 2014 - High Optimism
By R. ChandrakanthBusiness aviation accounts for over $20 billion to the European economy and employs more than 1,60,000 people across Europe
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Getting the Size Right
By R. ChandrakanthFleet planners are challenged with making the right decision for their airline in the existing operating environment while anticipating the airline industry’s future
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A Never Ending Debate
By R. ChandrakanthWhat remains unclear, with fuel and environmental standards putting pressure, is whether the market will continue with larger regional jets or combine jets and turboprops
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'We are keen on playing a greater role in new indigenous platforms such as the multi-role transport aircraft and the regional transport aircraft'
Uday Yadav, President, Aerospace Group, Eaton
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ABACE 2014 - Dragon Roars
By R. ChandrakanthABACE is now firmly established as a must-attend event for the international business aviation community and for China’s aerospace community
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A Word from Editor-in-Chief
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefA conducive environment and industry-friendly policies will spur business aviation to greater heights
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Bernt Balchen (1899–1973)
By Joseph NoronhaOn November 29, 1929, as part of the first expedition of Richard Byrd to Antarctica, Balchen became the first to pilot an aircraft over the South Pole.
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AirAsia India Granted Air Operator's Permit
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted an Air Operator’s Permit (AOP) to AirAsia, paving the way for the airline to launch lowcost services in the country.
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Inspire the Dissuaded Bizav in India
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyRegulations must inspire growth of the industry instead of being detrimental to the interests of aviation in general.
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