SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 7-2015
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— General Manoj Pande, Indian Army Chief
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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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SPACE | New Milestones
Exploring new Horizons
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)NASA’s New Horizons mission has been successful in flagging a major landmark in human history
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HAL | Viewpoint
Quality Issues
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The crash of a Hawk AJT of the IAF in June this year due to engine failure has once again shifted focus to quality issues at HAL
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OEM | Viewpoint
Lockheed Martin to Acquire Sikorsky
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft will enable Lockheed Martin to access new markets abroad and add value to its portfolio through enhanced sales in the military segment of its business
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ACQUISITION | Viewpoint
Saab Gripen for the IAF?
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The Indian Ministry of Defence invited the global aerospace majors Saab and Rosoboronexport to make presentations on their proposal or offer for a light-weight combat aircraft to replace the MiG-21 fleet of the IAF
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CIVIL | Regional Aviation
New Metrics of Success
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The E-Jets family from Embraer has clearly defined a segment and has changed the way the world flies, blurring the line between mainline and regional markets
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BUSINESS AVIATION | OEM
Unmatched Services to Business Aviation
SP’s Aviation speaks to Oliver Bergsch of Jet Aviation to find out more on the expertise.
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BUSINESS AVIATION | King Air 250
King of Good Times
By R. ChandrakanthThe turboprop which can seat 10 passengers allows them to travel in quintessential King Air comfort
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SHOW REPORT | Paris Air Show 2015
Paris Razzmatazz
By R. ChandrakanthThe 51st edition of the iconic Paris Air Show was not just about mega deals but also of technology trends in both commercial and military aviation.
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SHOW REPORT | Paris Air Show 2015
Government to push for regional connectivity: Civil Aviation Minister
In an exclusive interaction with SP’s Aviation in Paris, India’s Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said that reforms in civil aviation would be stepped up as to realise India’s potential...
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SHOW REPORT | Paris Air Show 2015
Beechcraft highlights ISR platforms
Beechcraft, part of Textron Inc. company, showcased the new Baron G58, highlighting ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) platforms at the Paris International Air Show 2015 at Le Bourget.
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SHOW REPORT | Paris Air Show 2015
ATR has a good outing
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has had a good show at the 51st Paris International Air Show, having bagged 46 firm orders and 35 options, for a total value of $1.98 billion.
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SHOW REPORT | Paris Air Show 2015
Slew of offerings from Thales
French aerospace and defence major Thales used its home-turf to great advantage displaying a host of products and solutions, both for the military and civil markets.
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SHOW REPORT | Paris Air Show 2015
Bombardier debuts CSeries
Canadian aerospace major Bombardier debuted the CSeries aircraft for the first time at the Paris International Air Show.
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SHOW REPORT | Paris Air Show 2015
Embraer Projects 6,350 New Jet Deliveries in the 70 - to 130 - Seat Segment
Embraer has released its 2015-34 Market Outlook which details forecasted deliveries of new aircraft over the next twenty years.
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SHOW REPORT | Paris Air Show 2015
Turkey to build regional jet
Even while India is struggling to get off the block with regard to its proposal to develop a regional transport aircraft, Turkey has taken a lead, having signed up with Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)...
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SHOW REPORT | Paris Air Show 2015
FGFA R&D contract to be signed in 2015: UAC President & Chairman
The fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), a project of Russian and Indian governments, is progressing well.
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Hall of Fame
Robert E. Timm (1926-76)
By Joseph NoronhaRecord setting has a rationale of its own and rather than quit, Timm and Cook decided to keep flying as long as they could
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A Word from Editor-in-Chief
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefThe air show at Paris was marked by rivalry between the two global aerospace giants, Airbus and Boeing, who clearly dominated the scene
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News With Views
China Develops Improved Docking Technology
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)As per the state news agency Xinhua, Chinese scientists have developed better technology by way of an ‘Eye Guidance System’ for docking between vessels in space.
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