Features
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February 7, 2024
Union Defence budget 2024
By Manish Kumar JhaA continuous push by the Government for military indigenisation amid fiscal prudence
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February 2, 2024
Indian Air Force to Showcase Prowess in Exercise Vayu Shakti-24
By Neetu DhuliaThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to demonstrate its formidable aerial capabilities in Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, slated for February 17, 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range near Jaisalmer.
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January 31, 2024
Unveiling India's Aviation Potential
By Ayushee ChaudharySetting the stage for India's Commercial Aviation future, the biennial Wings India event, soars high in Hyderabad
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January 31, 2024
India to lead Commercial Aviation recovery in South Asia
By Ayushee ChaudharyAccording to Boeing's 2023 Commercial Market Outlook, India and South Asia are expected to have over 2,705 new airplane deliveries until 2042.
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January 31, 2024
Boeing 777X (777-9) makes its India debut
By Ayushee ChaudharyBoeing's latest widebody 777-9 takes center stage at Wings India 2024, poised to redefine travel experience
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January 25, 2024
Defending DRDO: Restructure the responsibilities
By Manish Kumar JhaA strategic transformation of DRDO is needed to chart a course for excellence in defence technology and a more agile and responsive future
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December 29, 2023
6G will transform military-industrial applications
By Manish Kumar JhaUnleashing the future with 6G technology's revolutionary impact on military, geopolitics and cybersecurity
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December 5, 2023
NASA Chief visits India, strengthens Space cooperation
By Ayushee ChaudharyAhead of the launch of NISAR early next year, the NASA Chief's visit spelled out the significance of space in diplomacy and collaboration between the two nations in space exploration
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November 28, 2023
Aero MRO India 2023 – Transforming MRO in India
By SP's Special CorrespondentThe recently concluded Aero MRO India A&D 2023 brought together the Indian MRO sector to unveil key insights and take a critical look at transforming the current challenges
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November 17, 2023
India-US Strategic Relations – In Robust Health
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystAt the latest 2+2 Ministerial dialogue, India and the US forge a resilient alliance and unveil a multi-Faceted partnership for defence, innovation, and global security
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November 10, 2023
Transformative Collaborations in Skill Development – Dassault's Key Role in Shaping India's Aerospace Future
By Neetu DhuliaIndian Institute of Skills (IIS) Kanpur Forges Strategic, Future-Ready Partnerships with Dassault Aviation to Empower Youth in Aerospace and Defence Sectors
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November 1, 2023
New Chapter in India-Italy Defence Ties
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystCharting a fresh course, India and Italy embark on a new era of defence collaboration
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October 19, 2023
India-France discuss Rafale-M and Scorpene deals
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe recent visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to France has elevated Indo-French defence relations to the next level
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October 13, 2023
Soaring Efficiency and Reliability
In conversation with SP's Aviation, Ashmita Sethi, President and Country Head, Pratt & Whitney talks about how Pratt & Whitney engines are powering Indian Air Force's Transport Fleet modernisation
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October 13, 2023
Emergency Procurement of Weapons filled Critical Gaps
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystEmpowering Our Armed Forces with Emergency Procurement has paved the way for rapid acquisition of critical weapon systems
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October 6, 2023
Airpower beyond Boundaries
By Neetu DhuliaIndian Air Force (IAF) is celebrating 91 years of Airpower Excellence and Triumph in the Skies
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September 21, 2023
P-8I by Boeing: A Decade of Dedication; Charting the Course for Tomorrow
By Neetu DhuliaAs the Indian Navy's demand for more P-8I aircraft grows, Boeing company, manufacturer of the P-8I, is fervently stepping up to meet this need
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September 12, 2023
G20 Summit 2023: India's Diplomatic Triumph
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe recently concluded G20 Summit in New Delhi established India as a strong and decisive multilateral stakeholder.
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September 1, 2023
Embraer is open to exploring technology transfer to India
By Ayushee ChaudharyAhead of their KC-390 Millennium Day festivities, Embraer's delegation took the opportunity to underscore their nation's unwavering commitment to India, while underlining Embraer's legacy of 54 years and its expansive portfolio of over 30 platforms.
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August 9, 2023
Rovers pave the way for interplanetary exploration
By Ayushee ChaudharyFrom Mars to Moon, robotic rovers have been instrumental in exploring and understanding the surface of other celestial bodies establishing a strong base of information.
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July 17, 2023
Driving India's Progress in Space
By Neetu Dhulia in MumbaiStrengthening India's Aerospace manufacturing capabilities, SP's Aviation witnesses Godrej Aerospace's remarkable impact on India's Space and Aviation sectors
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June 26, 2023
PM Modi's State visit to US — a strong boost for Indo-US ties
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe visit witnessed a lot of key developments, deliberations, and meetings in the fields of defence, education, environment, technology, and other global affairs.
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June 16, 2023
Jettwings Airways Sets Course for Northeast India
By Rohit GoelEnhancing Regional Connectivity in India, this Northeast India-based airline aims to revolutionise regional travel and economic opportunities under the UDAN scheme with the use of Embraer Aircraft
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June 8, 2023
Germany and India: Shared concerns
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystBoth countries revive theirdefence partnership, rekindling technological co-operation and strengthening Indo-Pacific security
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June 8, 2023
India-US relations on a higher pedestal
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystVisit of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to India will elevate the India-US Defence Partnership to unprecedented heights, forging a new future
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June 8, 2023
Iran Goes Hypersonic!
By Rohit GoelIran's recent unveiling of a hypersonic missile has escalated tensions between the Islamic Republic and the United States, resulting in the imposition of new sanctions by Washington
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June 8, 2023
China's C919 Makes Maiden Commercial Flight
By Rohit GoelThe aircraft is a sign of China's growing technological prowess, and it is expected to play a major role in the country's economic development
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June 1, 2023
The best bet is to bet on yourself
By SP's News NetworkGrow from 'Make in India' to 'Innovate in India' to boost India's defence ecosystem and transform Indigenous manufacturing
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May 13, 2023
Every Boeing 777X has a bit of India in it
By Neetu DhuliaStrengthening its foothold in India, Boeing affirms dedication to the country's civil aviation sector
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April 24, 2023
UDAN 5.0 launched!
By Staff CorrespondentMinistry of Civil Aviation launched the 5th round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN).
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April 24, 2023
Air India-Vistara initiate the merger process
By Staff CorrespondentThe stakeholders have approached the Competition Commission of India to seek its approval for the merger.
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April 14, 2023
IAF Chief flies in Pilatus PC-7
By Staff CorrespondentChief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari flew a sortie in the Pilatus PC-7 MkII to mark the completion of over two lakh flying hours of the aircraft
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April 10, 2023
President Murmu takes to the Sky
By Staff CorrespondentPresident Murmu's sortie aboard a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet made her the third President, and second woman President, to participate in such a fighter sortie.
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March 26, 2023
India and Japan - need for Defence Industries to join hands
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystDuring his official talks with the Japanese Prime Minister the Indian Prime Minister talked of the mantra of co-innovation, co-design and co-creation for a deeper and mutually beneficial defence cooperation
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March 26, 2023
India-US to share Air Information
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe agreement will encompass a wide range of air information like weather data, flight plans and other relevant information that could assist in air traffic management and situational awareness of the sky and also facilitate the transfer of other advanced and sensitive technologies to India
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March 14, 2023
India-Australia: In Top Gear
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystRelationship between the two countries has evolved to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership in June 2020, from strategic partnership agreement in 2009
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March 11, 2023
"It's not just a bet on cargo or on GMR capability, it's a bet on India": Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India
By Ayushee ChaudharyBoeing and GMR Aero Technic to Set Up India's first Boeing Converted Freighter line in Hyderabad
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March 3, 2023
India and Italy Prime Ministers meet to scale up Strategic Partnership
By Ayushee ChaudharyPrime Minister Narenda Modi met with the Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni and discussed scaling up India-Italy bilateral relationship and deepening ties in StartUps and defence too.
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February 13, 2023
Foreign Ministers of 32 countries to attend Aero India 2023
By Ayushee ChaudharyAir Chiefs of 29 friendly foreign countries, 98 foreign countries and a total number of 809 exhibitors are a part of the show this year.
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January 27, 2023
Colours of India at the Kartavya Path
By Ayushee ChaudharyIndia's indigenous military prowess, cultural diversity & Nari Shakti paints the Kartavya Path, formerly Raj Path, on the 74th Republic Day
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January 25, 2023
General Atomics Builds its Support Network for India through COCO and Atmanirbhar
By Dr. Vivek Lall, General Atomics Global CorporationWe're also reaching out to the Indian high-tech sector and have announced partnership with Indian companies
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December 5, 2022
Business Aviation in India: Unable to Cross the Chasm
By Captain Abhishek Sinha, Founder & Creator - Insta CharterA comparison of markets with equivalent income as compared to the USA and Europe suggests that India has an untapped demand of around 15,000-20,000 people who can afford private aviation at least partially