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SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 9-2022

Issue Features

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

  The engines being the most important, and most expensive, aircraft part, their development will shape the airline industry’s green transition

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  BUSINESS AVIATION | TECHNOLOGY
  Embracing New Technology
  By Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)

  In the coming future, air travel experiences are set to become more personalised and memorable driven by enhancements in technology

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  BUSINESS AVIATION | SUSTAINABILITY
  Growing Sustainability
  By SP’s Staff Correspondent

  FlightSafety International, Lilium and NetJets forge a strategic partnership to bring high speed regional electric air mobility to the world

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  IAF SPECIAL: CAS MESSAGE
  Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
  

  IAF is completing nine decades of glorious service to the nation in October this year and I would like to convey my warm greetings to all avid readers of SP’s Aviation magazine.

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  EXCLUSIVE

  IAF SPECIAL: CAS INTERVIEW
  “MRFA would be selected for its capabilities”
  

  On the occasion of the 90th Indian Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, spoke extensively on a range of related subjects to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Aviation

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  IAF SPECIAL: CAS PRESS CONFERENCE
  “A squadron Strength of 42 is vital for a 24X7 Combat Air Patrol”
  By Neetu Dhulia

  On the momentous occasion of the Indian Air Force celebrating its 90th Anniversary, the Air Chief reaffirmed IAF’s commitment to protect the nation’s sovereignty and integrity at all costs

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  IAF SPECIAL: IAF TODAY & TOMORROW
  Unfolding Indian Air Force
  By Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)

  IAF is a very professional force and it has and will always deliver for the defence of the nation. IAF’s task is to defend the nation from the air threat. It is thus incumbent on the nation to provide it necessary assets for this task.

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  IAF SPECIAL: TRANSPORT
  The Versatile Transport Fleet of the IAF
  By Air Marshal (Dr) Rajeev Sachdeva (Retd)

  Over the years and with the gradual accretion of platforms and capabilities, the IAF has developed world class expertise in diverse force multiplier roles

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  IAF SPECIAL: FUTURE INDUCTION
  Awaiting the AMCA
  By Joseph Noronha

  By 2030, an assertive China will probably have around 200 fifth-generation fighters and Pakistan may well be a grateful recipient of Chinese largesse. The IAF’s need for a fifth-generation fighter will grow ever more urgent.

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  OEM | IAI
  IAI Aviation Group Expands Indian Footprint
  

  IAI has teamed with HAL to compete for a future tender expected to supply aerial tankers to the Indian Air Force

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

  “IAF is committed to protecting the nation’s sovereignty and integrity at all costs. It is on the path of transformation, to fight and win tomorrow’s wars. A squadron Strength of 42 is vital for a 24X7 Combat Air Patrol”
  —Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari

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  IAF SPECIAL: HALL OF FAME
  Gnat – The IAF’s Small “Sabre Slayer”
  By Joseph Noronha

  The Gnat’s hour of glory came during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. The IAF’s Gnat pilots quickly learned to engage the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Canadair F-86 Sabre jet, considered the best dogfighter of the period. In all, seven Sabres were shot down.

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  LAST WORD
  No compromise on war fighting efficiency
  By Air Vice Marshal Sanjay Bhatnagar (Retd)

  General Anil Chauhan, the new CDS, is the first retired three-star officer to return to service in four-star rank. He will also function as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.

• NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY | ASIA-PACIFIC
  CAS visits Eastern Air Command
  

  Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari visited IAF’s Eastern AOR. During the visit, CAS flew a sortie on Rafale aircraft as part of three aircraft combat training mission at Air Force Station Hasimara with his son, Sqn Leader Mihir V. Chaudhari.

• NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY | ASIA-PACIFIC
  Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference
  

  36th Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference (TSCC) - South was held at Port Blair on September 12-13, 2022 under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command.

• NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY | ASIA-PACIFIC
  Defence Ministers’ meet in Uzbekistan
  

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to unitedly fight against terrorism and eliminate the menace in all its forms.

• NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL | ASIA-PACIFIC
  Air India and Willis Lease ink Historic agreement
  

  Air India has signed a definitive sale and lease back agreement with Willis Lease Finance Corporation for 34 CFM56-5B engines installed on its Airbus A320 family fleet.

• NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL | ASIA-PACIFIC
  BLADE and Eve Announce Strategic Partnership in India
  

  FlyBlade India, a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and Blade Air Mobility and Eve Air Mobility announced a strategic partnership which includes a non-binding order of up to 200 electric vertical take-off and landing...

• NEWS DIGEST
  Appointments
  

  Distinguished scientist Dr Samir V. Kamat, Director General Naval Systems & Materials (NS & M) has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  ATR has appointed the new Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, effective from September 17, 2022.