SP's AirBuz - ISSUE No 3-2024

Issue Features

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  ATR CEO | EXCLUSIVE
  

  EXCLUSIVE

  “Our aircraft are highly efficient and future-proof, and we are committed to providing airlines and passengers with the most modern, reliable, low-emission and cost-effective aircraft on the market.”

  In a candid interview, ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude talks on wide-ranging subjects including Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Regional Connectivity with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Airbuz

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  INDUSTRY | POLICIES
  New Leadership to Navigate Growth
  By Swaati Ketkar

  Will the new Civil Aviation Minister meet the challenges and demands of India’s aviation boom?

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  TECHNOLOGY | AIRLINERS
  Next Generation Airliners
  By Anil Chopra

  Next-generation airliners will feature innovative airframe designs, utilising lighter and stronger composite materials and advanced aerodynamic shapes with alternative propulsion systems to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

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  TECHNOLOGY | ENGINES
  Get Set for the Next Generation!
  By Joseph Noronha

  With all major turbofan makers harnessing their best and brightest brains and investing billions in sustainable aviation the next few years are expected to bring dramatic breakthroughs in cleaner jet propulsion technology.

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  SHOW PREVIEW | FIA2024
  A Legacy of Aviation Excellence
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 will be a feast for aviation geeks, featuring a diverse lineup of aircraft from leading manufacturers and airlines including jets, wide-body planes, helicopters, and drones, extensive discussions and networking opportunities.

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  SUSTAINABILITY | ATR
  Designing the Responsible Air Connectivity of Tomorrow
  By ATR Aircraft

  ATR is committed to decarbonising regional aviation, with targets validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative to significantly reduce GHG emissions by 2030

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  INDUSTRY | ANALYSIS
  India’s Evolution from Narrowbody to Widebody Jets
  By Swaati Ketkar

  India has always been a dominant narrowbody market, with less than 10 per cent of its fleet being widebody aircraft. However, the recent orders for widebody aircraft from Air India and IndiGo indicates a clear intent by these two airlines to garner a greater share on international routes.

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  FINALLY
  Boosting Aviation Infrastructure
  By Rohit Goel

  A robust infrastructure, for the thriving aviation industry in India, is essential for sustaining economic growth, as it facilitates the swift movement of goods and people, which enhances business efficiency and global connectivity

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  NEWS BRIEF
  India’s New Civil Aviation Minister & Minister of State for Civil Aviation

  Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu (born December 18, 1987) was announced as the Minister of Civil Aviation on June 10, 2024 in the newly formed Government of India, after the general elections in 2024.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES
  FLY91 Selects ATR’s Pay-by-the-hour Support Programme

  ATR and Indian regional airline FLY91 announced the signature of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA), a pivotal step towards providing reliable and cost-effective regional air travel across India.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES
  Scoot’s First E190-E2 Commences Revenue Flights

  Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), commenced revenue flights with its new Embraer E190-E2 fleet.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES
  Embraer Delivers 1800th E-Jet

  Embraer has reached a new delivery milestone on the world’s preferred small narrowbody aircraft programme; the delivery of the 1800th E-Jet production aircraft.

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  NEWS BRIEF | AIRLINES
  ATR Announces Sale of 10 ATR 72-600 to Avation

  ATR announced the signature of a firm order for 10 ATR 72-600 with Avation PLC. Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, showcasing Avation’s long-term vision and confidence in the relevance of ATR’s products...

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  NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Boeing ecoDemonstrator to Test Technologies

  Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on strengthening operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors, one of the most challenging parts of recycling an airplane.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Deutsche Aircraft Commences Construction of the Final Assembly Line for the D328eco Turboprop

  Deutsche Aircraft has started preparations for the construction of the new Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Global Jet Capital Q1 2024 Market Brief

  In Q1 2024, the business jet market continued to normalise following the record high utilisation and demand associated with the post COVID-19 pandemic period.

• NEWS BRIEF | INDUSTRY
  Boeing Announces the Winners of its Ninth National Aeromodelling Competition

  Boeing announced the winners of the ninth annual Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition, one of India’s largest and most popular aeromodelling programmes.

• NEWS BRIEF | MRO
  SIA Engg Appointed as Strategic Partner by Air India

  SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has been appointed by Air India as its Base Maintenance (BM) strategic partner for the development of Air India’s BM facilities located in Bengaluru, India.

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  NEWS BRIEF | TRAINING
  ST Engg Forges Partnership with Merlin Flight Simulation

  ST Engineering Antycip, European leader in simulation and virtual reality solutions, is delighted to announce its exclusive distributorship agreement with Merlin Flight Simulation Group, the foremost manufacturer of state-of-the-art aircraft design real-time Academic Engineering Flight Simulators.

• NEWS BRIEF | INFRASTRUCTURE
  Cabinet Approves International Airport at Varanasi

  The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi...

• NEWS BRIEF
  Appointments

  The Board Members of ATR appointed Andrea Coccetti as the company’s new Senior Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2024.
  ATR has appointed Christopher Jones as the company’s Head of Region Americas, effective July 1, 2024 and Managing Director & President ATR Americas, Inc., effective August 1, 2024.

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

  The new leadership team at India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation takes charge at a time when the Aviation sector is booming with record growth in the number of passengers and aircraft on order. They will need to ensure that this growth continues unimpeded and is duly supported by a robust aviation infrastructure and ecosystem.