SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 06-11
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— 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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Powerful Performance
By Joseph Noronha, GoaOver the decades, the military aviation industry has developed a bewildering array of advanced engines, each claiming to be of superior performance. However, as engines become more powerful, environmental concerns are correspondingly growing.
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Paving the Runway
By R. ChandrakanthThere is so much promise with regard to the growth of the hinterland, both in terms of passenger and cargo movement.
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Interview - ‘APAC has limited influence in regulatory procedures’
By R. ChandrakanthAndrew Herdman, Director General, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA)
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Yet to Takeoff
By Sucheta Das Mohapatra & R. ChandrakanthTakeoff A full service FBO seems to be a distant reality in India and all that can be found here is ‘limited use’ FBO.
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Interview - ‘Infrastructure Must Keep Pace’
By R. Chandrakanth.Captain (Retd) Pankaj Chopra, Vice President, Religare Aviation Limited
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‘Our focus is to transform into a capability-based force rather than being adversary-centric’
Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik
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Indo-US Relationship - No Slowdown
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey, BengaluruThe US aerospace industry need not lose sleep over the socalled “missed opportunity” but rather get on with the task of pursuing many more lucrative opportunities that lie ahead
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Upgrade - RFP Stalled
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey, BengaluruAfter several years of effort, tender for the 197 utility helicopters for the Indian Army was called off virtually in the last minute.
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Flying Power
By R. ChandrakanthIn an interview with SP’s Aviation, Pratt & Whitney team outlines the company’s presence in India.
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EBACE - All Business
By Our Special CorrespondentA record number of visitors, including 12,751 attendees from 108 countries, an increase from last year’s 11,186
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Centenary Voyage
By R. ChandrakanthIndian civil aviation needs $30 billion ( Rs. 1,35,000 crore) investment, said Civil Aviation Secretary Dr Nasim Zaidi at the “Centenary Conference of Indian Civil Aviation,” organised by ASSOCHAM and MoCA
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French Minister visits India…
…pitches for Dassault Rafale
Within a month of India short-listing Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon for the $10.4 billion medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) programme of the Indian Air Force (IAF)
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German Chancellor reviews security scenario
German Chancellor Angela Merkel who arrived in India on May 31 held wide-ranging discussions with the Indian leadership including the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh.
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Jeannette Piccard (1895 - 1981)
By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, GoaShe completed her first solo balloon flight on June 16, 1934. Later that year, the National Aeronautic Association of America certified her as the country’s first female licensed balloon pilot.
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