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SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 7-2024

Issue Features

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  CIVIL | POLICIES
  New Leadership to Chart the Course
  By Swaati Ketkar

  The new Civil Aviation Minister will need to rise to the challenges and fulfill the demands of India’s thriving aviation sector

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  BUSINESS AVIATION | INDUCTION
  Qatar Executive Inducts All-New G700s
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  Combining the Qatar Airways Group’s signature personalised service with leading operational safety and management, the G700 is a fitting addition to Qatar Executive’s already ultra-modern-fleet

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  BUSINESS AVIATION | QATAR EXECUTIVE
  Qatar Executive Redefining Private Jet Luxury
  By Qatar Executive

  Qatar Executive’s adoption of G700 reflects its relentless commitment to excellence and its strategy to remain at the forefront of the industry, by providing its clients with an unparalleled booking and travel experience.

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  BUSINESS AVIATION | GULFSTREAM
  All About Gulfstream G700
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  The Gulfstream G700, already renowned for its record-breaking performance, unparalleled cabin comfort, and cutting-edge technology, is redefining business aviation with its spacious interior, advanced features, and exceptional range and speed

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  SHOW PREVIEW | FIA2024
  Farnborough Returns to Skyrocket its 75 Years Legacy
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  From aviation to defence, from sustainability to innovation, from experts’ excerpts to opportunities for young professionals, displays to discussions and deals, FIA is certain to be a buffet of all things aerospace

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  ENGINES | TECHNOLOGY
  Next Gen Aero Engines
  By Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)

  The development of aircraft engines, the most crucial and expensive component, will drive the airline industry’s green transition, with options ranging from conventional upgrades to innovative designs like open fans, hybrid-electric systems, and hydrogen-burning engines

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  BUSINESS AVIATION | ANALYSIS
  Navigating a Turbulent Sky
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  According to WingX Advance data, the second quarter of 2024 showcased a resilient global business aviation industry, with significant regional variations and growth in key markets despite geopolitical tensions and fluctuating demands

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  A Word from Editor-in-Chief
  By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

  Qatar Executive (QE) became the first global customer of Gulfstream G700 and has inducted the plane in its operations. Commercial Airlines around the world should expand their operations into Business Aviation, learning from QE, a highly successful corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways, itself a very successful commercial airline.

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  HALL OF FAME
  Piper J-3 Cub: Trusted Trainer
  By Joseph Noronha

  When the Civilian Pilot Training (CPT) programme was established in anticipation of US involvement in World War II, the Piper J-3 Cub was chosen as the primary training aircraft. Ultimately, 75 per cent of all CPT pilots trained on a Cub

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  LAST WORD
  NDA 3.0 — Boost Defence Allocations
  By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

  With India already a $5 trillion economy and aiming for $7 trillion by 2030, an annual defence budget of 4-5 per cent of GDP is needed through the next decade

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  NEWS DIGEST
  Advancing the Indian Air Force Training Capabilities
  By Manish Kumar Jha

  A new chapter has been introduced in the history of the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the inauguration of the Weapon Systems School (WSS) by Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), at Air Force Station Begumpet, Hyderabad on July 1, 2024.

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  NEWS DIGEST
  Pratt & Whitney Expands India Operations
  

  New center will employ 150 aerospace experts and drive customer service and operations support

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  NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
  Minister Visits HAL
  

  The Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth visited HAL facilities and said the Company has a huge role to play in achieving ‘Make in India’ dream in Defence.

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  NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
  Exercise Pitch Black 2024
  

  An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent landed at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia for participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2024.

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  NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
  Abhyas’ Successfully Completes Developmental Trials
  

  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed six consecutive developmental trials of High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) ‘ABHYAS’ with improved booster configuration.

• NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
  MoU to Set Up Testing Facilities in UAS, EW & EO Domains
  

  Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed an MoU to establish three state-of-the-art testing facilities in Chennai under the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor - one each in Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Electronic Warfare (EW)...

• NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
  Embraer Delivers the Second KC-390 Millennium
  

  Embraer delivered the second KC-390 multi-mission aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP). The platform includes standard NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) equipment already integrated into the aircraft and meets...

• NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
  Gulfstream Completes Savannah Service Center Expansion
  

  Gulfstream Aerospace announced the official opening of its expanded Customer Support service centre at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

• NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
  Embraer’s Strong Presence at Farnborough Airshow
  

  Embraer will have a strong presence at the Farnborough International Airshow. At the event, Embraer will debut the brand-new E-Freighter, the E190F, marking its first public appearance.

• NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
  SITA Becomes Leader in Airport Solutions
  

  SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has completed the regulatory formalities and legal procedures to acquire Materna IPS.

• NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
  Boeing to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems
  

  Boeing announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems. The merger is an all-stock transaction at an equity value of approximately $4.7 billion, or $37.25 per share.

• NEWS DIGEST
  Appointments
  

  Gulfstream Aerospace has appointed Smitha Hariharan as Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, effective immediately; ATR has appointed Christopher Jones as the company’s Head of Region Americas, effective July 1, 2024 and Managing Director & President ATR Americas, Inc., effective August 1, 2024.