SP's AirBuz - ISSUE No 4-2024

Issue Features

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  POLICY | UNION BUDGET
  Government Targets Key Areas
  By Swaati Ketkar

  Although allocation for Civil Aviation was reduced in budget 2024-25, spending on the right places, right infrastructure projects and policies will help in the growth of the aviation sector in our country

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  INDUSTRY | MRO
  A Journey Towards Self-Reliance
  By Swaati Ketkar

  The Indian MRO industry is rapidly evolving into a global hub, fuelled by government initiatives, foreign investments, and growing domestic capabilities, positioning it for significant growth and self-reliance in the coming years

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  REGIONAL AVIATION | RCS
  Regional Connectivity Driving Growth and Development
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  The UDAN scheme has been a game-changer for India’s aviation industry, democratising air travel, stimulating economic development, and fostering regional connectivity becoming a cornerstone of India’s aviation strategy

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  REGIONAL AVIATION | RCS
  ATR – Championing Regional Air Mobility in India
  By SP’s News Network

  With a fleet of 70 aircraft operated by IndiGo, Alliance Air, and Fly91, India is ATR’s second-largest market globally, showcasing the growing significance of regional air mobility in the country

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  ENVIRONMENT | SUSTAINABILITY
  Wanted: Action on SAF!
  By Joseph Noronha

  With SAF being constantly pushed as a panacea, a reality check is essential. The journey to achieve net zero by 2050 will in truth be long, arduous and terribly expensive. Success is by no means assured without urgent measures.

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  TECHNOLOGY | IFE
  Inflight Entertainment — Latest Trends & Innovations
  By Rohit Goel

  Airlines across the board are introducing cuttingedge and innovative inflight entertainment solutions that transform the passenger’s inflight experience into something far more engaging and personalised than ever imagined

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  SHOW REPORT | FIA2024
  Cutting-Edge Technologies Highlight Industry’s Future
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  Over seven decades of FIA, the airshow still remains significant, underscoring the industry’s collective drive towards sustainability, AI-based solutions, advanced air mobility, strategic partnerships, significant orders and groundbreaking technologies

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  FINALLY
  Moving Towards Aircraft Manufacturing
  By Rohit Goel

  India’s ambition to produce its own commercial aircraft is not new, but the government now seeks to go beyond, aiming to not only meet domestic demand but also emerge as a global exporter of commercial aircraft.

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  NEWS BRIEF
  2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation

  The two-day 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) concluded with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing unanimous passing of the Delhi Declaration.

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  NEWS BRIEF
  Seaplane Operations Guidelines in India Launched

  Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu launched the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India in New Delhi.

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  NEWS BRIEF
  Government Permits 100 Per Cent FDI for Aircraft MRO

  In a major boost to the domestic MRO industry and to the aviation sector, the Government has announced that a uniform rate of 5 per cent IGST will apply to imports of Parts components, testing equipment, tools and tool-kits of aircraft...

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  NEWS BRIEF
  Virgin Australia Orders Eight Embraer E190-E2s

  Virgin Australia has placed a firm order with Embraer for eight E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft, as part of its fleet renewal plan.

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  NEWS BRIEF
  ATR Celebrates 1700th Delivery

  ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer announced the delivery of its 1,700th aircraft since the inception of the programme to longstanding customer Air Corsica.

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  NEWS BRIEF
  Emirates Orders Five More Boeing 777 Freighters

  Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo today announced an order for five additional 777 Freighters as the operator again picks the world’s most capable twin-engine freighter to meet growing cargo demand.

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

  The unprecedented growth in India’s aviation sector is ushering in significant transformational changes. This evolution is being fueled by rationalisation of government policies and regulations, aimed at creating a more conducive environment for growth with a strong emphasis on the development of infrastructure and support systems and adopting eco-friendly practices to reduce its environmental impact.