SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 9-2018
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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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IAF SPECIAL: MESSAGE | IAF CHIEF
Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, IAF Chief
On behalf of all air warriors of the Indian Air Force, I compliment SP’s Aviation team for the special issue on Air Force Day and wish them success in all their future endeavours.
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EXCLUSIVE
IAF SPECIAL: INTERVIEW | CAS
“IAF is Committed Towards our Long Term Plans as Per the DPP”
On the occasion of the 86th Anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VM, ADC, Chief of the Air Staff spoke to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Aviation
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IAF SPECIAL: PRESS CONFERENCE | CAS
“Rafale & S-400 Booster Dose”
—ACM Dhanoa
By Rohit SrivastavaThe induction of the 83 Mk-1A Tejas and 36 Rafale and the up gradation of the existing aircrafts will arrest the drop in the fighter squadrons
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IAF SPECIAL: MILITARY | LCA
Deserves Attention
By Rohit SrivastavaThe success of the LCA Tejas is a national requirement and institutional ego, arrogance and bureaucratic red-tapism should not be allowed to fail it
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IAF SPECIAL: MILITARY | FIGHTERS
5th-Gen Options
By Joseph NoronhaThe Indian Air Force (IAF) was quick to recognise the immense potential of fifth-generation fighters and around five years ago, seemed set to induct not one, but two types
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IAF SPECIAL: MILITARY | FIGHTERS
MMRCA 2.0 Contenders
By Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)Amid the row over the recent Rafale deal, the good news is that the Centre is all set to clear purchase of 114 new fighter jets worth over $20 billion
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IAF SPECIAL: MILITARY | MODERNISATION
Key Programmes A Status Update
By Rohit SrivastavaIt is not only the fighter fleet, but also the other fleets in the Indian Air Force (IAF) that need attention of the policy makers and the leadership of the IAF
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IAF SPECIAL: OEM | BOEING
Defence Offsets
By Pratyush KumarIndia has tremendous growth potential in the aerospace and defence industry. Offsets can be a medium to harness this potential, but only if they are Reformed, Rethought and Reset.
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IAF SPECIAL: OEM | ROLLS-ROYCE
Rolls-Royce in India: Partnering for Future Success
By Kishore JayaramanIndia is in the process of replacing 50 percent of its ageing defence equipment. It is expected to spend $100-150 billion on defence modernisation programmes by 2022. This presents a huge opportunity for MNCs and SMEs to leverage the fast-growing aerospace and defence sector in the country.
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BUSINESS AVIATION | BUSINESS
Business Model Waiting to be Exploited
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)A business model adopted by Qatar Airways would possibly be a convenient solution of the problems faced by Air Charter companies in India
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A Word from Editor-in-Chief
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefDuring the press conference, ahead of IAF’s 86th anniversary celebrations, CAS repeatedly, reiterated that Indian Air Force is much more than just Rafale. It is a potent force with a focus on the mission and the brilliant men behind the machines.
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IAF SPECIAL: NEWS WITH VIEWS
IAF May get Control of the Tejas Project
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The Indian Air Force (IAF) may get control of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas project from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).
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IAF SPECIAL: HALL OF FAME
Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC (1919-2017)
By Joseph NoronhaArjan Singh was a man of few words who never tried to throw his weight around, but won the loyalty of his personnel by his manifest professional excellence
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NEWS | DIGEST
Appointments
The following appointments have been made in the Indian Air Force effective October 1, 2018:
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NEWS | DIGEST
F-35 Aircraft at the Lowest Per Aircraft Price in Programme History
The US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have finalized an $11.5 billion contract for the production and delivery of 141 F-35 aircraft at the lowest per aircraft price in programme history.
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NEWS | DIGEST
KN India Aerospace & Defence Event, September 21, 2018
With the introduction of new technologies and complex demands, the Aviation, Aerospace and Defence industry is experiencing robust growth and unprecedented changes.
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