SP's AirBuz - ISSUE No 3-2023

Issue Features

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  INDUSTRY | ANALYSIS
  Indian Aviation is Soaring!
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  Surging air traffic demand, a burgeoning middle class, a demographic dividend, and substantial orders by various Indian carriers, improvements in aviation infrastructure, and others are all contributing to the market’s growth

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  REGIONAL AVIATION | OPERATIONS
  Regional Jets Vs Turboprops
  By Rohit Goel

  A closer look at the Operating Economics of Regional Jets and Turboprops as Airlines focus on efficiency and profitability

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  REGIONAL AVIATION | TECHNOLOGY
  Jets Vs Turboprops — A Technology Perspective
  By Rohit Goel

  While both types of aircraft are powered by gas turbine engines, they differ significantly in their technical and technological characteristics. We explore the technological differences between turboprop and jet engine aircraft and how these differences impact their performance, efficiency, and safety.

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  OEM | COMAC
  China’s C919 Makes Maiden Commercial Flight
  By Rohit Goel

  The aircraft is a sign of China’s growing technological prowess, and it is expected to play a major role in the country’s economic development

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  ENGINES | PRATT & WHITNEY
  Leading the Way
  By Sukhchain Singh

  Pratt & Whitney’s large commercial engines are revolutionising commercial aviation with ultra-efficient Geared Fan Technology and sustainable solutions

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  SHOW REPORT | PARIS AIR SHOW 2023
  Flies High Leaving Trails of Growth Behind
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  With an estimated $150 billion worth of contracts signed, the Paris Air Show’s return underlined the show’s significance as a catalyst for economic growth and industry development

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  SUSTAINABILITY | SAF
  Solving the Net Zero Conundrum with SAF
  By Joseph Noronha

  The aviation industry realises that SAF is the most viable option to attain the very challenging target of net zero CO₂ emissions by 2050 that has been set for it

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  FINALLY
  Developing Aerospace Parks
  By Rohit Goel

  The Tamil Nadu government’s initiative to develop an aerospace park in Sulur is a positive step for the aerospace industry in India. It will help to create a vibrant ecosystem that will attract new investment and create jobs.

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  NEWS BRIEF
  MEHAIR Deal with Jekta to Bolster Amphibious Fleet in India

  Mumbai based Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd (MEHAIR), the pioneers of seaplane services in India since 2011 has signed an order for fifty, electrically powered regional amphibious aircraft PHA-ZE 100 with Switzerland based Jekta.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  Iraqi Airways Gets First Boeing 787 Dreamliner

  Boeing and Iraqi Airways celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a special event in Baghdad to welcome the flag-carrier’s super-efficient widebody jet.

• NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  First Electric Commuter Flights to San Francisco

  Eve Air Mobility and United Airlines announced plans to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to San Francisco by launching electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area.

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  NEWS BRIEF | INFRASTRUCTURE
  Ayodhya Airport to be Completed by September 2023

  The development of Ayodhya Airport is expected to be completed by September 2023. The new Airport will be suitable for the operation of A320/B737 type of Aircraft and is being developed at the cost of Rs 350 crores (approximately).

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  100 Per Cent Growth in Civil Aviation Over the Next 3 Years

  Godrej Aerospace, foresees a remarkable growth exceeding 100 per cent in the civil aviation segment within the next three years.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  ST Engineering Receives EASA STC for Access

  ST Engineering announced that its Commercial Aerospace business has received the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its cabin lavatory solution, ACCESS...

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  SpiceXpress Partners with Ekart

  SpiceXpress and Logistics Pvt Ltd has partnered with Ekart, one of the largest supply chain services providers in the country, to strengthen its door-to-door delivery capability.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  CAPA India Named Knowledge Partner for Air Expo India 2023

  CAPA India has been named the official Knowledge Partner for the upcoming Air Expo India next December in New Delhi.

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  NEWS BRIEF | MRO
  SpiceJet to Partner with FTAI Aviation

  SpiceJet will partner with FTAI Aviation Ltd, a leading aftermarket provider of engine services, on a CFM56 revitalisation programme.

• NEWS BRIEF
  Appointments

  Chanchal Kumar, a 1992–batch Bihar cadre IAS, will take over as the new Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation after the incumbent Rajiv Bansal retires on August 31, 2023.

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  Editor’s Note
  By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

  The commercial debut of the C919 is a significant milestone for China’s aviation industry. It is a sign that China is now capable of producing world-class aircraft, and it could help to boost the country’s global economic and political influence.