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June 21, 2021
Airbus fully expects green hydrogen to power its future zero-emission aircraft by 2035Green hydrogen is a critical part of Airbus' strategy to lead the decarbonisation of the aviation industry. This means architecting the future green hydrogen ecosystem for aviation will need to start now in preparation of an entry-into-service of hydrogen aircraft by 2035 with the following steps
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June 19, 2021
Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force AcademyThe Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal Hyderabad on June 19, 2021, marking the successful culmination of training for 161 Flight Cadets of Flying and Ground Duty Branches in the Indian Air Force.
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June 19, 2021
Delay in the formulation of Theatre CommandsTheatre Commands, Integrated Air Defence Command and Maritime Theatre Command were to be formulated after the fructifying of the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff. Subsequently there was a case for establishing a common Logistic Command.
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June 19, 2021
Address by the CAS: Combined Graduation Parade at AFA on June 19, 2021Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command, Commandant Air Force Academy, proud parents & relatives who are witnessing the Parade live on their screens, Instructors & Staff, Flight Cadets on parade, Ladies and Gentlemen.
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June 18, 2021
Boeing Completes Successful 737-10 First FlightBoeing's 737-10, the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, completed a successful first flight. The airplane took off from Renton Field in Renton, Washington, at 10:07 a.m. and landed at 12:38 p.m. at Boeing Field in Seattle.
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June 18, 2021
AirAsia India operates with fully vaccinated crew on 9 flights across multiple metro sectorsAirAsia India today operated 9 flights with fully vaccinated crew including cabin crew and pilots. The sectors flown by fully vaccinated crew included Bengaluru-Kolkata, Kolkata-Bengaluru, Bengaluru-Chennai, Chennai-Guwahati, Guwahati-Bengaluru, Bengaluru-Pune, Pune-Jaipur, Jaipur-Pune and Pune-Bengaluru.
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June 17, 2021
Integrated approach to Air Defence in India
By Lt. General A.P. SinghThe AD architecture world over, throws up three types of integration i.e., geographical integration, resources/assets integration and the functional integration.
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June 15, 2021
BlueBird Aero Systems Completes Delivery of 100 VTOL UAVs to a European CustomerThe systems were delivered as part of a transaction worth tens of millions of dollars for over 150 Vertical Takeoff and Landing UAVs
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June 15, 2021
Dornier Seawings received additional EUR 300 million bondsOn June 11, with the strong support of Wuxi Communications Group and institutions at various levels, Dornier Seawings Co., Ltd. successfully received EUR 300 million bonds in Hong Kong.
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June 7, 2021
Thales appoints Ashish Saraf Vice-President and Country Director for IndiaThales announced the appointment of Ashish Saraf as Vice-President and Country Director for India with effect from June 01, 2021. In this role, Ashish will lead the company's India business and will be responsible for the strategic growth...
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June 6, 2021
Another Chinese Conquest in Colombo
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)China getting 220 acres on 99 years lease and 49 acres free-hold in Colombo Port City is a massive strategic victory for Beijing
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June 6, 2021
The Offset Googly
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Offset clause in Inter-Government Agreements (IGA) under the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP 2020) was removed and a new category for leasing military equipment introduced.
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June 6, 2021
Bhutan's Summer of 2021
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Over the years China has occupied a large swath of territory in Western Bhutan through salami slicing
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June 6, 2021
Advanced Herons for LAC
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Heron TP equipped with automatic taxi-take-off and landing (ATOL) and satellite communication (SATCOM) systems has all weather capability and will help the Indian Army enhance its surveillance capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China
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June 6, 2021
New Runway in Mauritius
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India is fully financing a new three kilometre long runway on the island of North Agalega to develop the Agaléga islands and resolve infrastructural problems faced by the inhabitants
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June 4, 2021
Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approves RFP for construction of six submarines at approx cost of 43,000 croreFirst such acquisition under Strategic Partnership model to give a big boost to Make in India. DAC also approves Air Defence guns and ammunition for Army worth 6,000 crore
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June 2, 2021
SpaceX strengthening sustainable commercial space flights
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith successful launches and commercial crew missions on the list, SpaceX is advancing cost-effective space travel.
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June 2, 2021
The extravagant space affair
By Ayushee ChaudharyAs companies reach closer to their developments of taking people beyond the earth, the excitement around space tourism continues to build
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May 31, 2021
Real time satellite communication to track Covid-19 resources
By Ayushee ChaudharySIA-India, a non-profit association has been created to represent the interests of the communication satellite ecosystem in India.
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May 26, 2021
Boeing to Provide C-17 Training for Next Generation of Royal Air Force Crews and EngineersBoeing will continue training Royal Air Force (RAF) C-17 aircrew and engineers at the C-17 International Training Centre (ITC) in Farnborough, delivering a technology-enabled program under a new Synthetic Training Service (STS) contract through 2040.
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May 26, 2021
Pratt & Whitney to Expand Full-Flight Data Capability Working with Teledyne ControlsPratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., today announced it has signed an agreement with Teledyne Controls, a data delivery solutions provider that uses innovative technology to collect, manage and deliver aircraft data to more than 300 global airlines.
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May 25, 2021
Northrop Grumman Receives FAA Diamond AwardNorthrop Grumman Corporation's Middle River Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) Part 145 repair station has been recognized with an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond Award of Excellence for the company's commitment to maintenance training and safety.
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May 25, 2021
Pratt & Whitney Canada Celebrates 100th PT6 E-Series EngineThe PT6 E-Series™ engine may be the new kid on the General Aviation block, but it's already celebrating a milestone - 100 engines produced.
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May 25, 2021
SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 14 Boeing 737 MAX JetsBoeing and SMBC Aviation Capital today announced the lessor is positioning its portfolio for air traffic recovery by ordering 14 additional 737-8 jets, growing its 737 MAX portfolio.
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May 24, 2021
Helicopter, UAV/Drone, and Defence sectors take centerstage at HeliConfrence on 24-25 May, 2021HeliConference Dubai 2021 returns to the Emirates Flight Training Academy for its 3rd edition. HeliConference Dubai 2021 to feature the Unmanned Arial Vehicle / Drone and Military & Homeland Security sectors through its conference.
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May 20, 2021
American Sunset in Afghanistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The US war in Afghanistan is the longest in which some 2,312 US military personnel have died since their invasion in 2001
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May 20, 2021
Military Officers As Bureaucrats
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Appointment of serving military officers as Additional Secretary and Joint Secretaries in the DMA is not a big deal as is being made out
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May 20, 2021
Space Planes
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The ISRO Two-Stage-to-Orbit (TSTO) Space Plane would fulfill the near term access-to-space goals while greatly reducing the cost, substantially improving mission flexibility, operability, safety and reliability, while also offering significant growth potential
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May 20, 2021
2-DG Drug Helping COVID-19 Patients
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)DRDO affiliated Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) worked in partnership with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories for the clinical trials showing it to be effective in controlling the pandemic
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May 20, 2021
Plugging Armed Forces Criticalities
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Armed Forces are looking at leasing more military equipment and platforms from foreign countries to plug critical operational deficiencies
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May 20, 2021
India-UK Defence Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Modi-Johnson virtual meet and adoption of the India-UK Roadmap to 2030 have opened new vistas for taking the bilateral defence relationship to the next level
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May 17, 2021
Transporter of Oxygen Containers to Dubai by IAFThe heavy lift transport fleet of IAF has been airlifting empty cryogenic oxygen tankers to their filling stations in India since April 22, 2021, so that they may be filled and transported to their destinations by road or rail. The same activity is now being undertaken at international destinations.
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May 17, 2021
IAI supports India through the COVID-19 crisis, delivers hundreds of oxygen concentratorsIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered hundreds of oxygen concentrators to India, to support the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, IAI responded promptly to India and the Israeli Embassy in India's request to fly the remains of Soumya Santhosh...
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May 17, 2021
GTF Engines Now Power More than 1,000 AircraftPratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., recently celebrated delivery of the 1,000th aircraft powered by GTF engines. GTF engines power three aircraft families in service today: Airbus A320neo, Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jets E2.
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May 17, 2021
IAF Preparation for Cyclone Tauktae ContinuesContinuing with the preparation for Cyclone Tauktae, the IAF on Sunday 16 May 21, had deployed 2 C-130J and 1 An-32 aircraft for transportation of 167 personnel and 16.5 tonnes of load of NDRF from Kolkata to Ahmedabad. The An-32 is enroute to Ahmedabad as of now.
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May 15, 2021
IAF prepares for Cyclone TauktaeThe IAF has kept 16 transport aircraft and 18 helicopters on op readiness in peninsular India in preparation for the Cyclone Tauktae which is expected to cause very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall along the western coast of India in the next few days.
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May 11, 2021
Department of Space offers innovative collaborations to manage the crisis
By Ayushee ChaudharyThree ventilators and an oxygen concentrator have been developed by ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and are soon expected to be commercially produced.
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May 11, 2021
DRDO's anti-COVID drug, a silver lining
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Drug Controller General of India has granted permission for emergency use of the drug as adjunct therapy in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients.
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May 6, 2021
Did Beijing Trigger Second Virus Wave?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Within India, Delhi (the national capital), Mumbai (the financial capital) and Bengaluru (the IT capital) are most affected. This creates the impression that akin to 'tactical nukes' China has developed 'tactical bio-bombs'
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May 6, 2021
Indian Navy Getting MH-60R Seahawks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The MH-60R helicopters have been selected by the navies of the United States, Denmark, Australia and Saudi Arabia. Indian Navy will be the latest user
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May 6, 2021
More Teeth for Indian Navy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The requirement for India is to define its role within its IOR strategy and keep providing more teeth to the Indian Navy in keeping with the expanding threats
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May 6, 2021
LCA Tejas Gets Python-5
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Tejas multi-role supersonic fighter manufactured indigenously at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is designed to carry a range of air-to-air, air-to-surface, precision-guided weapons. It provides a potent platform for aerial combat, offensive air support missions, and reconnaissance and anti-ship operations.
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April 30, 2021
F-35 Best and Final Offer Submitted to Finnish GovernmentThe U.S. government and Lockheed Martin submitted an F-35 best and final offer (BAFO) on April 29, 2021, to the Finnish government in support of its competition to replace its current fighter fleet.
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April 30, 2021
Christchurch Engine Centre Celebrates 20 YearsThis week, the Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, celebrates its 20-year anniversary.
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April 30, 2021
Boeing Launches $10 Million Emergency Assistance Package to Support India's COVID-19 ResponseBoeing today announced a $10 million emergency assistance package for India to support the country's response to the current surge in COVID-19 cases.
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April 30, 2021
Bombardier's Health and Safety Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic Recognized with Prestigious Mercure AwardBombardier today announced it has been selected by the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) as one of the Grand Laureate winners of the 2021 Mercure Award in the Health and Safety category.
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April 29, 2021
MTU Aero Engines and Safran Aircraft Engines create joint company EUMET to lead engine activities of the Next-Generation Fighter (NGF)Europe's Next-Generation Fighter (NGF) within the FCAS program takes a decisive step forward as MTU Aero Engines and Safran Aircraft Engines finalized their collaboration agreement by creating a 50/50 joint company.
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April 29, 2021
MTU Aero Engines and Safran Aircraft Engines, through their new joint venture EUMET, and ITP Aeroagree on cooperation to power Europe's Next-Generation Fighter (NGF)MTU Aero Engines, Safran Aircraft Engines, and ITP Aero came to an overall agreement on the cooperation to provide a jointly developed, produced and supported engine to power the Next-Generation Fighter (NGF)...
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April 29, 2021
Boeing's 1st Core Stage for NASA's Space Launch System Arrives at Kennedy Space CenterA Boeing-built rocket core stage for NASA's Space Launch System was unloaded from a barge today at the agency's Kennedy Space Center and moved to the Vehicle Assembly Building.
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April 29, 2021
Chairman Mac Thornberry, Brian Morra and Sonya Branco join CAE USA Board of DirectorsCAE today announced several additions to the CAE USA Board of Directors, including William M. ("Mac") Thornberry, Former Member of Congress and Representative for Texas's 13th District; Brian Morra, former Northrop Grumman...
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April 28, 2021
GA-ASI Participates in U.S. Pacific Fleet's Unmanned Integrated Battle ProblemGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) participated in U.S. Pacific Fleet's (PACFLT) Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem '21 (UxS IBP 21), April 21-26, 2021.
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April 28, 2021
DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air MissileTejas, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability on April 27, 2021.
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April 27, 2021
Northrop Grumman Contributes to Successful National Security LaunchThe Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) program has completed delivery of the first ten antenna panels to Clear, Alaska, that will make up the first of the system's two radar antenna arrays.
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April 26, 2021
DRDO develops Single Crystal Blades for helicopter engine applicationDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed single crystal blades technology and supplied 60 of these blades to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as part of their indigenous helicopter development program for helicopter engine application.
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April 26, 2021
Raytheon Technologies Announces Chairman TransitionRaytheon Technologies today announced Thomas A. Kennedy, executive chairman of the Board of Directors, will retire effective June 1, 2021, following the one-year anniversary of the merger of United Technologies Corporation and Raytheon Company.
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April 24, 2021
COVID 19 Relief Efforts by Indian Air ForceIndian Air Force continues its efforts towards COVID 19 relief. One C-17 of Indian Air Force got airborne at 2 am on 24th Apr 21 from Hindan Air Base for Changi International Airport, Singapore.
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April 23, 2021
Air Vice Marshal PS Karkare took over as Senior Officer in-charge of Administration of Headquarters Western Air CommandAir Vice Marshal PS Karkare took over as Senior Officer in-charge of Administration of Headquarters Western Air Command from Air Vice Marshal K Anantharaman Vishisht Seva Medal on February 1, 2021.
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April 23, 2021
Embraer and Brazilian Air Force Sign a Memorandum that Aims the Study of Unmanned Aircraft SystemEmbraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that establishes a cooperation for the study...
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April 22, 2021
GA-ASI Further Expands MQ-9 Mission Capability26th WPS Flies Reaper® Defense Electronic Support System; High-Def Recording Supports AI/ML Development
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April 21, 2021
Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 Performs Maritime Surveillance for EMSA in EstoniaThe Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) is operating the CAMCOPTER® S-100 for enhanced maritime surveillance in the Baltic Sea. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and is also extended to Finland.
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April 20, 2021
Boeing Logistics Contract Builds on Decades of Support for Israel ApachesBoeing today announced a contract to provide the Israeli Air Force (IAF) with integrated logistics support for Israel's AH-64A-model and D-model Apache helicopters.
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April 20, 2021
Indo-French Space Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Indo-French relationship in space is spread over different facets of space science, technology and applications, including sounding rocket development, liquid engine development, hosting of payloads, joint satellite realisation, training programmes, satellite communication experiment and satellite launches.
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April 20, 2021
11th India-China Military Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Unlike the last few rounds of talks, there was no India-China joint statement. This is maybe because China is not for anymore disengagement.
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April 20, 2021
India in China's Cyber Crosshairs
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has recently stated that China is capable of launching cyber attacks on large amount of Indian systems
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April 19, 2021
Pilatus congratulates the Royal Australian Air Force on its 100th AnniversaryThe Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) marked recently 100 years since its foundation. In those one hundred years, the RAAF has grown from humble...
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April 19, 2021
CAS Visit to FranceMarking the continuity of growing bilateral defence cooperation with the French Air and Space Force, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) left for France today on an official visit.
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April 16, 2021
Northrop Grumman Completes Successful First Flight of Japan's RQ-4B Global HawkNorthrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed the first flight of Japan's RQ-4B Global Hawk on April 15, 2021 from Palmdale, California. With an unmatched combination of range, endurance, and payload capability...
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April 16, 2021
IAF Commanders conference Apr 2021The IAF Commanders' Conference 2021, themed 'Reorienting for the Future' concluded at Air HQs on April 16, 2021. The three day conference saw detailed deliberations on ways and means to enhance the operational capabilities of the IAF.
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April 15, 2021
Air Force Commanders' Conference Apr 2021Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the biannual IAF Commanders' Conference (AFCC-21) on April 15, 2021 at Air Headquarters. Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) welcomed the Defence Minister, Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and other senior officials from the MoD.
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April 15, 2021
Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER Demonstrates Agility at the X During Future Vertical Lift Flight Demonstrations at Redstone ArsenalFlying low, fast and expertly executing crisp, tight, quick maneuvers that only Sikorsky's X2 Technology™ family of helicopters brings, the Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER® helicopter flew two demonstrations before Army officials and Soldiers at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama this week.
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April 15, 2021
Boeing Collaborates with Indian Aviation Academy and University of Southern California for Safety Management System TrainingBoeing announced that it facilitated a Safety Management System (SMS) training program for India's aviation stakeholders in partnership with Indian Aviation Academy (IAA) and the University of Southern California (USC), Viterbi School of Engineering.
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April 14, 2021
IndiGo reconfirms its trust in Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance for its Airbus A320 Fleet component supportAFI KLM E&M extends cooperation with IndiGo for component support for its fast-growing A320 family fleet.
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April 13, 2021
Textron Aviation's Special Edition 75th Anniversary Beechcraft Bonanza Blends Modern Technology With Retro StylingTextron Aviation has turned to an aviation legend and founding member of the Beechcraft brand to commemorate a milestone for one of its most iconic aircraft.
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April 13, 2021
AirAsia (India) Limited Expands Partnership with NAVBLUEAirAsia (India) Limited ("AirAsia India") signed a long-term agreement with NAVBLUE to use N-Flight Planning, Airport Obstacle Database (AODB), and Flysmart+ services. AirAsia India, a NAVBLUE customer since they started operations in 2014, has also signed up for Navigation+.
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April 12, 2021
Northrop Grumman Adds Infrared Countermeasures Systems WorkThe U.S. Navy recently awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $115 million production contract for U.S. Department of the Navy's Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) systems.
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April 12, 2021
Norway's First P-8A Aircraft Moves into AssemblyThe first P-8A Poseidon fuselage for Norway arrived today at Boeing facilities in Renton, Washington, from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas, marking a major milestone in the production of the first of five Poseidons for the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
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April 12, 2021
flypop signs multiple aircraft A330-300 lease deal with Avolonflypop is pleased to announce that is has signed a multiple aircraft A330-300 lease deal with Avolon, the world's third largest aircraft lessor.
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April 12, 2021
Amazilia Aerospace and Pipistrel to develop Heavy Cargo Hybrid VTOL Drone for SF ExpressSF Express, China's leading integrated logistics provider, intends to expandits delivery network fleetthrough the deployment of large cargo unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability.
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April 12, 2021
Bombardier Celebrates Completion of 100th Global 7500 Business Jet Wing Manufactured in TexasBombardier announced today that it is celebrating the completion of the 100th wing for its Global 7500 business jet, a significant milestone for the industry-leading aircraft and for the company's facility in Red Oak, Texas, where the advanced wing is manufactured.
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April 12, 2021
IAF Commanders' Conference April 21First bi-annual IAF Commanders' Conference for the year 2021 will be inaugurated by Hon'ble Raksha Mantri on April 15, 2021 at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan).
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April 9, 2021
Raytheon Technologies Appoints Neil Mitchill as Chief Financial OfficerRaytheon Technologies today announced that Chief Financial Officer Anthony ("Toby") O'Brien has stepped down from his role as CFO.
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April 8, 2021
Dassault Aviation and IndiaFaced with certain allegations reported in the press, about the contract signed in 2016 with India for the supply of 36 Rafale combat aircraft, a Dassault Aviation spokesperson points out...
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April 8, 2021
Boeing forecasts 4-fold increase in fleet over the next 20 years for India
By Rohit GoelBoeing forecasts strong aviation growth in India due to the country's growing economy and an expanding middle class, fueling demand for more than 2,200 new jets valued at nearly $320 billion over the next 20 years.
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April 8, 2021
Embraer Assists the Development of Private Air Transport for COVID-19 VaccinesAs demand for the COVID-19 vaccine transportation increases around the world, Embraer has released technical information to assist customers on how its business jets can be optimized to transport these vaccines.
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April 8, 2021
The MRO client takes it allIt has been a challenging year for MRO. The global aircraft MRO market shrunk from USD82,4 billion in 2019 to an estimate of USD 68,5 billion in 2021. The rapidly changing market forces competitiveness between market players and the one profiting from that is non-other than the clientele.
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April 7, 2021
Sanjeev Kumar takes over as Chairman, Airports Authority of IndiaSanjeev Kumar, an IAS officer of 1993 batch, Maharashtra Cadre, took over as Chairman of Airports Authority of India, today. Prior to this, Kumar was working as State Commissioner -GST, Government of Maharashtra.
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April 7, 2021
Lockheed Martin and Royal Danish Air Force Celebrate Debut of First Danish F-35 AircraftDanish and American officials celebrated the rollout of the first F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) today at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas.
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April 7, 2021
Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Collaborate to Meet Integrated Baseline Review MilestoneNorthrop Grumman Corporation successfully conducted the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) program, a critical milestone that sets the performance measurement baseline and keeps the program on track for IOC by 2029.
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April 6, 2021
US Secretary of Defence visit to India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Austin said elevating the India-US defence relationship is a priority for the Biden administration while describing the partnership as a stronghold of a free and open Indo-Pacific region
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April 6, 2021
HPM Armed Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The counter-drone arms race is leading to advance research and development to implement technologies that will detect and defeat swarms
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April 6, 2021
LiDAR Satellites
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Considering the enlarging threats to India and with the possibility of conflict with China and its allies in the short, medium and long terms, our scientists, policy makers and military planners need to examine the military applications of satellite-based LiDAR platforms
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April 6, 2021
Korean Defence Minister Suh Wook's India Visit
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Defence and security relations between India and Republic of Korea have been on the rise with regular interactions at multiple levels including at ministerial levels
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April 5, 2021
Lockheed Martin Expands Quick, Affordable Launch Capability with ABL Block BuyABL Space Systems will provide Lockheed Martin with routine launches of RS1 rockets to accelerate payload technologies into orbit. Lockheed Martin will purchase up to 26 vehicles through 2025 and then up to 32 additional launches through 2029.
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April 5, 2021
Lockheed Martin Announces New F-35 and Program Management LeadersLockheed Martin announced today Bridget Lauderdale, currently vice president and general manager for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Integrated Fighter Group (IFG), including the F-16 and F-22, has been named vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program.
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April 4, 2021
IAI to officially attend CyberTech Global for the first timeIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) will participate in the CyberTech exhibition hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, expected to take place from April 5 to April 7. Throughout the exhibition, IAI will focus on promoting communication and local cooperation with local government agencies, defence forces, local industries and academic initiatives, in order to further expand the company's activity in the region.
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April 1, 2021
Schiebel awarded new service provision contract with EMSASchiebel has won another significant contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Schiebel, with its CAMCOPTER® S-100, is yet again one of the service providers for EMSA's Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) operations carrying out ship emission monitoring and general maritime surveillance for EU member states.
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April 1, 2021
Embraer successfully concludes aerial refueling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium aircraftEmbraer reached another important milestone in the development of the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission military freighter program with the successful conclusion of the aerial refueling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium, proving, for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), this new operational capacity of the aircraft.
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March 31, 2021
Boeing Nets $1.7B for P-8A Poseidon Submarine HuntersThe U.S. Navy today awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Nine aircraft will join the U.S. Navy fleet and two will go to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a cooperative partner in the P-8A joint program since 2009.
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March 31, 2021
Triumph Group and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to form Joint VentureTriumph Group and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) announced today they have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to overhaul nacelles for next generation aircraft at Triumph's Hot Springs, Arkansas repair facility.
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March 30, 2021
India-Korea: Success stories
By Ranjit KumarBoth the countries are deepening their bilateral defence cooperation, with Defence and Security engagements having grown exponentially over the last few years
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March 30, 2021
Boeing and Alaska Airlines Finalise Order for 737 MAX JetsBoeing and Alaska Airlines announced that the companies have completed an agreement for 23 Boeing 737-9 airplanes and 15 options. With this agreement, the carrier's 737 MAX order book, including options and lease commitments, stands at 120 airplanes.
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March 29, 2021
Southwest Airlines Orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX Jets, Plus 155 OptionsBoeing and Southwest Airlines today announced the carrier will continue to build its business around the 737 MAX family with a new order for 100 airplanes and 155 options across two models.
