SP's AirBuz - ISSUE No 5-2024

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    INDUSTRY | CONFERENCE
    India Paves the Way for Regional Aviation Growth
    By Ayushee Chaudhary

    The 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, held in New Delhi, culminated in the adoption of the ‘Delhi Declaration,’ a roadmap for aviation safety, security, and sustainability in the Asia-Pacific region

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    SUSTAINABILITY | ANALYSIS
    Is Aviation Net Zero 2050 Feasible?
    By Joseph Noronha

    Achieving net zero by 2050 requires immediate, collaborative, and transformative action from governments, airlines, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to invest in SAF, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative operational efficiencies

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    SUSTAINABILITY | SAF
    Converting Wastewater to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
    By Sukhchain Singh

    Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a process that converts wastewater into biofuel components, offering a cost-competitive and sustainable alternative for SAF production

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    SUSTAINABILITY | AIRLINES
    Airlines Charting a Greener Path
    By Rohit Goel

    From adopting cutting-edge technologies and renewable fuels to rethinking operational efficiencies and engaging passengers in ecofriendly practices, commercial airlines are evolving to meet the urgent need for environmental responsibility.

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    REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY | SEAPLANES
    Tapping the Uncharted Waters
    By Swaati Ketkar

    Seaplane services are expected to transform regional connectivity in India, boost tourism, create jobs, and foster economic development, particularly in hard-to-reach coastal and inland regions

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    REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY | TURBOPROP
    SpiceJet’s $90 Million Deal with Canadian Q400 Planes
    By Manish Kumar Jha

    SpiceJet has successfully resolved a significant dispute with Bombardier over a fleet of Q400 turboprop planes in the form of a $90 million settlement, marking the end of a prolonged legal battle that also has broader implications for the Indian aviation sector

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    FINALLY
    Aviation Safety Improves
    By Rohit Goel

    Enhanced safety measures have restored passenger confidence, assuring travellers that their well-being is the top priority. Airlines are now required to maintain meticulous logs of maintenance activities, subject to regular audits, significantly reducing the likelihood of technical malfunctions during flights.

  • NEWS BRIEF
    Five Lakh Domestic Passengers Fly in a Day

    The Indian aviation sector achieved a historic milestone on November 17, 2024, with 5,05,412 domestic passengers departing across the country in a single day.

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Inauguration of ‘Aviation Park’

    Under the leadership of Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation, India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation unveiled the Aviation Park within the premises of the Ministry.

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    Eight Glorious Years of UDAN

    Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu along with MoCA Secretary and senior officials celebrated eight successful years of UDAN – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik.

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    Prime Minister Inaugurates Airports Under RCS-UDAN

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three airports, developed under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik).

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    NEWS BRIEF
    IATA Expands Presence in United Arab Emirates

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened an expanded office in Abu Dhabi featuring a new training centre.

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Korean Air Gets Final Approval from the EC on Asiana Merger

    Korean Air has satisfied all conditions set by the European Union competition authority for its merger with Asiana Airlines.

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Air India to Set Up Aircraft Maintenance Training Institute in Bengaluru

    Air India is setting up a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO), which will offer an integrated 2+2 year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) programme certified by the Indian aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Deutsche Aircraft Selects Honeywell

    Honeywell has been selected by Deutsche Aircraft, a German aircraft manufacturer, to supply its Primus HF-1050 high-frequency (HF) radio system for the recently debuted 40-seater D328eco turboprop.

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    ATR Reinstates Core Business Focus

    Following an extensive market review and in light of lingering tensions on its supply chain, ATR has decided to focus efforts on further boosting the competitiveness of its current product portfolio.

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand Announce Expansion at Christchurch Engine Centre

    Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a $150 million, 14,000 square meter expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre.

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    Pratt & Whitney to Demonstrate Hydrogen-fuelled Turboprop Technology

    Pratt & Whitney Canada will demonstrate hydrogen combustion technology on a PW127XT regional turboprop engine as part of a project supported by Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT).

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    MTU Aero Engines Tests an LH2 Fuel System

    MTU Aero Engines has reached an important milestone on its path to zero-emission flight—it successfully completed multi-week testing of a liquid hydrogen fuel system for its Flying Fuel Cell™ (FFC).

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Embraer’s E-Freighter is Certified by the FAA

    The E-Freighter, Embraer’s E190F has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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    Embraer to Invest in New MRO Facilities

    Embraer announced the expansion of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services network to support the growing fleet of E-Jets in the Unites States by opening a new Embraer owned service centre in Fort Worth, Texas.

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Electra Reveals Design for EL9 Ultra Short Hybrid-electric Aircraft

    Electra revealed the design of its groundbreaking EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric product aircraft, a nine-passenger piloted aircraft built for the electric future that redefines air travel without airports, emissions, or noise.

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Embraer Launches ONEChain Programme

    Embraer has finalised the implementation of the ONEChain Program, an initiative to support the Company growth’s strategy that leverages digital transformation to help improve the management of its supply chain.

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Saudia Enhances Indian Operations

    With over five decades of service in India, Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, is set to enhance its connectivity and cater to the evolving needs of Indian guests as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative.

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    Embraer and Indonesia’s PTDI Sign MoU

    Embraer and PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Indonesia’s leading aerospace company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at growing collaboration in commercial aviation.

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    Boeing: Air Cargo Traffic to Double by 2043

    With a strong air cargo market exceeding prepandemic levels, Boeing forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of four per cent per year through 2043.

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    NEWS BRIEF
    Avia Orders Up to 80 Boeing 737 MAX

    Boeing and Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) provider, announced its first order with the company for 40 737-8s, with the potential to order 40 more later.

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    Appointments

    Bombardier announced the appointment of Caroline Maso as Chief Human Resources Officer.
    Deutsche Aircraft, a leading regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Nico Neumann as Co-CEO alongside current CEO, Dave Jackson.

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

    India’s aviation landscape reflects a dual commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning the country as a global leader in aviation and aerospace. This issue offers an in-depth exploration of these developments, from the skies to the seas, demonstrating how aviation is transforming connectivity, economy, and sustainability in India and beyond.