BizAvIndia 4/2018 - Supplement to SP’s Aviation 11/2018

Issue Features

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  EXCLUSIVE

  INTERVIEW | AIR WORKS

  “There have been some serious challenges threatening our very survival and these continue till date. The most important of these is survival at airports.”

  Ravi S. Menon, Executive Director, Air Works India, spoke to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, BizAvIndia, about the company.

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  PROCUREMENT | ASSESSMENT

  Criteria for Selection of a Business Jet
  By A.K. Sachdev

  Whether a business house engages an expert company or carries out its own appreciation of its acquisition needs, it is worth having knowledge of the criteria that go into deciding which business jet suits its needs best.

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  TAXATION | POLICY

  Tax Burden on Business Aviation
  By B.K. Pandey

  Business aviation has always been and continues to be regarded as an exclusive privilege to be enjoyed by the elite who can afford to pay higher levels of tax.

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  SAFETY REGULATIONS

  Proportionate Safety Regulations to Optimise Growth of GA Industry in India
  By R.K. Bali, Managing Director, BAOA

  Reclassification of AT operations, and framing of proportionate safety regulations for smaller aircrafts, is an issue which needs to be addressed at the topmost priority to let our nation reap the full benefit of ambitious plans of civil aviation ministry to connect every nook and corner of India through air.

• OPERATIONS | INFRASTRUCTURE

  Infrastructural Requirement for GA/BA Industry for Five Years
  By R.K. Bali, Managing Director, BAOA

  There is a need for immediate and significant actions on part of Ministry of Civil Aviation, States and other government agencies to address the need for GA/BA infrastructure.

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  NBAA 2018 | SHOW REPORT

  Inspiring Dreams for the Future
  By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)

  This year, the NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (BACE) was characterised by energy, excitement and had a distinct focus on the future of the business aviation industry

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  ECONOMIC TOOL

  Top 5 Reasons Why BA is an Essential Tool for Companies
  By Sudhir S. Rajeshirke

  Seamless travel experiences are essential to executive travel and they significantly help executives to focus on matters which are of highest priority to the company while on business travel.

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  Embraer introduces Ground Power Mode to Phenom 300E Light Business Jet

  Embraer recently announced the introduction of the Ground Power Mode (GPM) capability into the Phenom 300E light business jet for power independence in ground operations.

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  Honda Aircraft Company announces performance package for the HondaJet HA-420

  Honda Aircraft Company recently announced the addition of a performance package for the HondaJet HA-420.

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  Gulfstream showcase flagship G650ER and state-of-the-art medevac aircraft at Airshow China

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. demonstrated its leading position in aircraft performance, technology and flexibility at the upcoming Airshow China in Zhuhai...

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  NEWS AT A GLANCE

  Bombardier’s award-winning Global 7500 business jet earns FAA approval

  Bombardier has announced that its flagship business jet, the Global 7500 aircraft, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification...

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  From the Editor-in-Chief

  Pressing need for the Indian civil aviation regulatory authorities is to reclassify air transport operations as also to frame appropriate safety regulations for business and general aviation aircraft so that the full potential of it can be exploited for the benefit of the nation

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  MESSAGE

  Message from President, BAOA

  Things are heating up with 4 major states going to elections this month, and with general elections less than six months away, it’s only a matter of time when major decision making is going to be put on hold, as the entire state machinery starts focusing on the most important task in hand, that is selecting the next government.