SP's AirBuz - ISSUE No 2-2024

Issue Features

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  AIR CARGO | TECHNOLOGY
  Innovations to Revolutionise Air Freight
  By Rohit Goel

  The development of autonomous air cargo solutions opens a treasure trove of opportunities with the potential to reshape the landscape of global logistics

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  AIR CARGO | INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
  India on Path to Become Most Promising Air Cargo Market in 2024
  By Swaati Ketkar

  India is rapidly making huge strides in technology, machinelearning, AI, infrastructure, partnerships and overseas shipments of varying sizes and volume, that are propelling India to become the most promising markets in terms of air cargo industry.

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  AIRPORTS | NAVI MUMBAI AIRPORT
  Charting a Greener Future
  By Swaati Ketkar

  Navi Mumbai International Airport is redefining aviation excellence by pioneering sustainability, innovation, connectivity and economic growth

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  TECHNOLOGY | SUSTAINABILITY
  Sustainable Aviation — An Important Goal
  By Rohit Goel

  Amidst growing concerns over environmental impact, leading OEMs across the aviation sector are dedicated to developing sustainable solutions to chart a course towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for air travel

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  ENGINES | SUSTAINABILITY
  Pratt & Whitney: Pioneering Sustainable Aviation
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  With a legacy of groundbreaking innovations in aircraft propulsion spanning over ninety years, P&W continues to drive the industry towards a net-zero aviation CO₂ emissions future by 2050

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  INTERVIEW | DEUTSCHE AIRCRAFT
  

  EXCLUSIVE

  Innovating Air Travel for Tomorrow’s Skies

  Deutsche Aircraft, headquartered in Germany, is leading the way to more sustainable flying as part of a future of integrated regional transportation solutions.

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  TECHNOLOGY | ENGINES
  Powering the Future
  By SP’s Staff Correspondent

  CFM International showcases its RISE next-generation engine architecture that aims to revolutionise engine design, targeting lower noise levels and achieving 100 per cent SAF certification

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  NEWS BRIEF
  Pratt & Whitney Expands India Operations with Opening of New India Digital Capability Center

  Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced the establishment of its new India Digital Capability Center (IDCC) in Bengaluru.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs Engine Services Agreement with India’s FLY91

  Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a multi-year engine services agreement with FLY91 for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the PW127M engines that power its fleet of ATR 72-600 turboprop passenger aircraft.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  American Airlines Orders 85 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

  Boeing and American Airlines announced that the carrier will further modernise its global fleet with its first order for the largest 737 MAX airplane.

• NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  Sirius Aviation Partners with MEHAIR

  Pioneering Swiss aerospace company Sirius Aviation AG, proudly announced a historic partnership with MEHAIR, India’s pioneering seaplane operator, to secure 50 orders of the Sirius Millennium Jet.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  Boeing, Thai Airways Announce Order for 787 Dreamliners

  Boeing and Thai Airways announced that the carrier placed an order for 45 787 Dreamliners as the airline looks to modernise and grow its widebody fleet and international network.

• NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  Royal Brunei Airlines Orders Four Boeing 787

  Boeing and Royal Brunei Airlines announced the airline’s purchase of four 787 Dreamliners to renew its widebody fleet. Royal Brunei Airlines’ selection of the 787-9 supports the airline’s long-term growth strategy...

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  NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Winners of Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Programme 2023-24 Announced

  Boeing announced seven teams comprising university students and early-stage start-up entrepreneurs as winners of the third edition of Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) programme 2023-24.

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  NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Sikorsky Looks to Future Family of VTOL Systems

  Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, unveiled its plan to build, test and fly a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX / VTOL) with a tiltwing configuration.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  RTX’s Collins Aerospace Inaugurates India Digital Technology Center

  Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, announced the inauguration of the India Digital Technology Center (IDTC), designed to spearhead advancements in digital technology and innovation.

• NEWS BRIEF | TRAINING
  Boeing Collaborates with AIESL for Maintenance Training in India

  Boeing and AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) have agreed to work together to enhance aircraft maintenance training in India.

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  NEWS BRIEF | CARGO
  First E-Jet Converted to Transport Cargo Aircraft Makes Its Debut

  The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (E-Freighter), has successfully completed its first flight.

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  NEWS BRIEF | INFRASTRUCTURE
  Airbus’s A220 Door Manufacturing Under ‘Make in India’

  Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia unveiled Airbus’s significant expansion in its ‘Make in India’ initiative during a momentous event.

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  Appointments

  EVE Announces Antonio João Carmesini Barcellos as Vice President of Industrialisation. Global Jet Capital Appoints Mike Christie to Lead Americas Sales Team. Boeing Appoints Uma Amuluru as Human Resources Leader.

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

  This edition of SP’s AirBuz highlights the aviation industry’s transformative journey, spotlighting advancements in technology, sustainability, and economics. From autonomous cargo solutions to India’s air cargo ambitions, this issue champions sustainability with eco-friendly airports and industry commitments toward net-zero emissions, promising a quieter and cleaner future for air travel.