SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 08-09
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Issue Features
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IAF Modernisation - Immediate Needs
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. BhatiaTo attain a continental stature, it is imperative the Indian Air Force gets adequate ‘capital’ budgetary support of at least $5-7 billion annually in the coming decade and timely clearances for its acquisition programmes
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VCAS Interview - We Want a Judicious Mix of Medium, Heavy, Light Fighters
By SP's TeamAir Marshal P.K. Barbora, the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), in a candid conversation with SP’s Editor-in-Chief Jayant Baranwal, elaborates on efforts to accelerate the acquisition of new aircraft and induction of latest technology
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IAF - Role in Nation Building
By Air Marshal (Retd) A.K. TrikhaUnmindful of the scores of issues which keep our country divided, men and women of the IAF toil relentlessly to assure the nation of their readiness to help and support. This is the sum and substance of its contribution towards building a strong, vibrant and prosperous India.
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OEM Speak - Long Term Business In India
By Sangeeta SaxenaJulian Scopes, President, BAE Systems India speaks to Sangeeta Saxena on the company’s strategies to extend its foothold in India
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C4I2 Summit - Vision for Indian Defence
By Sangeeta SaxenaAll matters related to C4I2 were discussed threadbare in five sessions spanning two days during a summit in Delhi.
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OEM Speak - Interested in Strong Ties with India
By Sangeeta SaxenaGene Blackwell, Vice President, Network Centric Systems, Raytheon
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MRO - Smart Moves
By Sangeeta SaxenaBell Helicopter, at a recent maintenance and operations conference, showcased its unique efforts at customer support and plans for its latest offering, the Bell 429
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Embraer Celebrates 40 Years
Today, the company is renowned in the global commercial, executive and defence aviation markets.
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OEM Speak - Rainer Farid, Eurocopter’s VP for Sales & CR–South Asia
By SP's TeamRainer Farid, Eurocopter’s Vice President for Sales & Customer Relations–South Asia, in an interaction with SP’s Aviation
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SU-30MKI - India was a Friend In Deed...
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. PandeyThe Su-30MKI deal may have been dictated by not only India’s geopolitical compulsions but also A Benevolent Response by the Indian government to help bailout the ailing defence industry of a decades-old friend
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SU-30MKI ...but also Gained in The Bargain
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. BhatiaIn the Su-30MKI, the IAF got A Formidable Multi-Role Strike Platform. Therefore, rumoured geopolitical and strategic compulsions notwithstanding, it was perhaps not a bad buy
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In Search of Answers
By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, GoaAviation infrastructure has not kept pace either with the impressive increase of passenger and cargo traffic or with the remarkable growth of the Indian economy.
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James Stephen Fossett (1944 – 2007)
By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, GoaWill there ever be another adventurer like Steve Fossett? There are only seven absolute world records for fixed-wing aircraft recognised by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale.
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