SP's AirBuz - ISSUE No 2-2023

Issue Features

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  INDUSTRY | INFRASTRUCTURE
  Transforming Emergency Response Capabilities
  By Rohit Goel

  Indian Government Revolutionises Emergency Medical Services with Helipads and Drone Landing Facilities Along National Highways

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  AIRLINES | MERGER
  Air India-Vistara Initiate Merger Process
  By SP’s Staff Correspondent

  The stakeholders have approached the Competition Commission of India to seek its approval for the merger

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  SHOW PREVIEW | PARIS AIR SHOW 2023
  Return of the International Paris Air Show
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  The 54th edition of the International Paris Air Show returns after a four years gap.

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  TECHNOLOGY | SUSTAINABILITY
  Sustainability in Aviation – Important Industry Initiatives
  By Joseph Noronha

  The aviation industry’s aim is to attain a more environmentally sustainable path by reducing carbon emissions and promoting responsible practices throughout the lifecycle of air travel

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  ENVIRONMENT | INDUSTRY
  Aviation Industry’s Resolve for Greener Future
  By Rohit Goel

  The aviation industry is committed to reducing its environmental impact through technological developments and operational changes

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  REGIONAL AVIATION | RCS
  Embraer Fuelling India’s Regional Aviation Boom
  By Rohit Goel

  Star Air is revolutionising Regional Connectivity in India by using an all-Embraer fleet for operational efficiency

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  MRO | TRENDS
  Transforming Aviation MRO
  By Sukhchain Singh

  Exploring the Latest Trends Shaping the Future of Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

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  REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY | UDAN
  UDAN 5.0 Launched!
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the 5th round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN). It aims to further enhance connectivity to remote & regional areas of the country. This round of UDAN focuses on Category-2 (20-80 seats) & Category-3 (>80 seats).

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  INDUSTRY | MAKE IN INDIA
  Every Boeing 777X has a bit of India in it
  By Neetu Dhulia

  Strengthening its foothold in India, Boeing affirms dedication to the country’s civil aviation sector

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  FINALLY
  Going Tough on Troublemakers!
  By Rohit Goel

  DGCA issues advisory on handling unruly passengers on the backdrop of rising incidents in the last few months, involving disorderly passengers onboard flights

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  Azerbaijan Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet

  Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines announced the national flag carrier has ordered eight 787-8 Dreamliners to support the growth of its long-haul fleet.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  SpiceJet Completes 18 Glorious Years

  SpiceJet completed 18 glorious years of serving its passengers, making flying more and more affordable for the common man and connecting the unconnected parts of the country.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  Scoot Selects Embraer E190-E2 to Boost Connectivity

  Singapore Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary, Scoot, has selected the Embraer E190-E2 to unlock growth in the region. Nine E190-E2 will join Scoot’s fleet in a lease arrangement with Azorra.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  Embraer Seals Deal with Royal Jordanian Airlines

  Embraer announced a new eight aircraft deal with Royal Jordanian Airlines, Jordan’s flag carrier. The agreement will see the introduction of both the E190-E2 and E195-E2 to the airline’s fleet.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES NEWS
  Ryanair Places Order for Up to 300 737 Max Jets

  Boeing and Ryanair announced Europe’s leading low-cost airline has selected the largest 737 MAX model to power its future growth with an order for up to 300 airplanes.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Developing Next-Generation SAF in Canada

  Airbus Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, and SAF+ Consortium announced a new initiative to collaborate on next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supported by the Government of Quebec.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Embraer’s E190-E2 Shows off in South Korea

  Embraer’s E190-E2 conducted a demonstration flight in South Korea flying from Seoul to Pohang and back. The E190-E2 conducted a simulated short runway landing at Pohang Airport over a runway distance of 1,066 metres.

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  NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Breeze Airways’ Longest Airbus A220 Flight

  Pratt & Whitney joined Breeze Airways in announcing the launch of the airline’s longest nonstop route, a more than 2,250 nautical-mile, Airbus A220 flight powered by GTF engines.

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  NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Pratt & Whitney Canada Launches PW545D Engine

  Pratt & Whitney Canada announced that its new PW545D engine will power the Cessna Citation Ascend, the latest addition to Textron Aviation’s business jet family.

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  NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Pilatus PC-12 Fleet Surpasses Ten Million Flight Hours

  Pilatus is proud to announce that with almost 2,000 PC-12s delivered, the global fleet of the popular single-engine turboprop has officially accumulated more than ten million flight hours.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  $100 Million Investment in SpiceXpress

  United Kingdom-based SRAM & MRAM Group will invest $100 million in SpiceXpress and Logistics Pvt Ltd. Both sides have signed a MoU as part of the investment deal.

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  NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Bombardier Achieves Important Milestones on EcoJet Research Project

  Bombardier presented the progress made on its EcoJet research project, a research platform that aims to develop technologies with the goal of reducing aircraft emissions through a combination of advanced aerodynamics and propulsion enhancements.

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  NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  EVE Completes Development of its Urban ATM Prototype

  Eve Air Mobility announced the completion of its Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) prototype. The prototype focuses on concepts and services essential to supporting the introduction and scalability of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  GE to Support Hybrid Engine Development

  GE Aerospace announced plans to invest up to $20 million to add a new test cell and equipment at the Electrical Power Integrated Systems Center (EPISCenter) in Dayton, Ohio, to meet increased demand for hybrid electric aircraft engine component testing in coming years.

• NEWS BRIEF | MRO
  ST Engineering Sets Up Airframe MRO JV

  Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced that its Commercial Aerospace business and SF Airlines Co, Ltd (SF Airlines) have incorporated a new joint venture company (JVCo) in Ezhou, Hubei, China.

• NEWS BRIEF
  Appointments

  SpiceJet announced the appointment of Arun Kashyap as its Chief Operating Officer. His appointment is effective June 12, 2023. Arun is an accomplished industry veteran with 25 years of experience and joins SpiceJet from Air India where he is the Chief Technical Officer.

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

  The long and much-awaited return of the Paris Air Show in 2023 brings forth an impressive array of exhibitors and trade visitors. This year the show offers an immersive experience with focused exhibits on futuristic technologies, paving the way for the future of global aviation.