THE RISING “STAR”

“We are pleased to announce the launch of our new flights which offer enhanced options and convenience to our customers. Our aircrafts are fast, seats are comfortable and our crew is experienced to provide a ‘Star Experience’. We plan to help the Indian travellers connect to various locations at affordable rates and the best of services. We hope that we will live up to the expectations of our travellers and keep on serving the society through our business venture and customer-centric approach.” — Sanjay Ghodawat, Chairman, Star Air

LARRY WALTERS (1949 - 1993)

Pilots occasionally see and report some rather bizarre happenings of which some turn out to be true and others just illusions

INDIA-US SIGN $3 BILLION DEALS FOR 24 MH-60R SEAHAWK NAVAL CHOPPERS AND 6 APACHE GUNSHIPS

Defence & Energy to be the big drivers, as India, US raise ties to “comprehensive global strategic partnership”

PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT IS THE KEY

The reasons why a number of the newly established airlines failed and had to shut down operations, are varied and specific to each carrier

FLYING PRIVATE COULD MAKE MORE FINANCIAL SENSE

Contrary to the general notion around business aviation industry, owning or chartering a private jet has notably been a more viable option in view of economic efficiency of the businesses

INDIAN CIVIL AVIATION A REALITY CHECK

To fully harness the growth prospects of Indian aviation, issues have to be addressed via deliberate and decisive measures

AN EFFICIENT ECONOMY, REQUIRES A ROBUST AVIATION SECTOR

The aviation industry not only directly impacts the economy but is also interlinked with other sectors in the economy that generate enough income and employment opportunities

Get Your House In Order

While the market is undoubtedly lucrative, developing the RTA 70 and competing in the international market against well established players such as Embraer and ATR will be a formidable challenge.

UNMANNED AIR TAXIS – TRANSFORMING TRAVEL!

With a usage spectrum way wider than that of a rainbow and technological advancement beyond imaginations, be it in India or across the world in the commercial air space, the unmanned flight is certainly going to be aviation’s next big transformation.

SU-57 STEALTH FIGHTER

THE SU-57 (SU-57E - EXPORT VERSION) IS A MULTIFUNCTIONAL fifth-generation fighter designed to destroy all types of aerial targets both at long-range and close-in battles.

INNOVATION IN ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES TO MAKE FLYING GREEN

The rising necessity of air travel and the constant pressure on the aerospace industry to make flying more sustainable for the environment, is driving manufacturers to innovate and develop engines that address this concern

INDIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY CORRIDORS

The establishment of the Defence Industry Corridor is an important step both for the security of the nation, as well as for the development of Tamil Nadu and UP

FIGHTER STRENGTH BOTTOMS OUT AT 29

No further depletion in number of operational squadrons if LCA Mk 1A and MRFA programmes kept on track, as the world’s 4th largest air force discards legacy Soviet-origin MiGs

ASIA'S FINEST AIR SHOW READY FOR ITS FLIGHT

With the aristocratic government and military delegations along with senior corporate executives from around the world gathered at one place, the Singapore Airshow brings golden opportunities to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region

A DISTINCTLY DESIGNED FLYING TAXI TO TAKE AWAY YOUR TRAFFIC WOES

36 engines, no tail, no rudder, no oil circuits, no gearboxes, and no variable pitch fan blades is what defines and differentiates the Lilium Jet

UPGRADED IAF MIG-29S SPAR WITH OMANI F-16S

AESA radar, ground attack capability, longer-range missiles, new engines, mid-air refuelling give the ‘most advanced MiG-29 variant’ an edge in India’s neighbourhood

GULFSTREAM LEAVES THE INDUSTRY IN AWE

Built on the company’s decades-long investment in research and development, the G700, the best ever in the ultra long-range jets, is being called the harbinger of a new era for Gulfstream as well as that of the private aviation sector

FIRST KC-390 DELIVERED TO BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE

The newly developed KC-390 undertook its maiden flight in February 2015, just six years after the award of development contract – a remarkable performance indeed by the Brazilian aerospace major, Embraer

DH 106 COMET — THE WORLD'S FIRST JET AIRLINER

The Comet paid the price for being the first commercial jet as it encountered the inevitable pitfalls which other manufacturers took note of and remedied

DEFENCE ENVIRONMENT IN THE UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is most certainly one of the status quo powers in the Middle East. In a regional context it remains highly suspicious of Iran, an opinion that is reinforced by the fact that Iran occupies the Tunb Islands and Abu Musa Island in Gulf,territory that the UAE claims.

A REGION IN TRANSITION: SHIFTING SANDS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The arrival of more ultra-long haul flights is ushering in a new era of more point-to-point service with smaller aircraft, a trend that is sure to challenge the mega-hub mentality

The Man @ Work

Rajnath Singh has taken political ownership of the Ministry of Defence like few of his predecessors did; such factor was on full display during the handover ceremony of Rafale in France on October 8, where he led the Indian contingent from the front.

Technology And Performance Leading The Way!

Nicolas Robinson, Regional Vice President International Sales, Middle East and South Asia, Gulfstream talks to SP’s Aviation on why their aircraft are so popular and successful around the globe.

Rosoboronexport To Showcase Russian Counter-UAV Equipment At Dubai Airshow 2019

At Dubai Airshow 2019 Rosoboronexport (Part of the Rostec State Corporation) will present the latest Russian systems for combating unmanned aerial vehicles and other air attack weapons.

'Modernisation Is An Ongoing Process Of Developing Technology And Enhancing Capabilities'

Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff, spoke briefly to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Aviation about the role, capability and modernisation of IAF.

Aerial Weapons – Way Ahead For The IAF

The immediate concern for the IAF is to replace and upgrade AAMs by acquiring those with longer range and better capability under counter-measures environment.

IAF Basks In Post-Balakot Limelight

The IAF Chief expressed commitment to the ‘Make in India’ agenda with the acknowledgement that “to achieve true strategic autonomy, we need to focus on indigenous design and manufacturing”

Why The Show Was A Must-Attend

Boasting of the most prominent business aviation players, the upcoming members, and the latest industry innovations and aircraft with emerging technologies, NBAA-BACE 2019 was every business aviation buff ’s one-shop stop

Game Changers

The Apache will act as a tremendous force-multiplier and the Chinook has a history of high serviceability and would add significant airlift capability to the IAF.

Threat From Plaaf

Given the somnolence of the Indian establishment towards enhancing the IAF combat strength, the PLAAF threat is alarming and carries the potential of delivering to India an ignominy reminiscent of 1962.