SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 4-2026
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After a 10-day journey that took humanity farther from Earth than ever before, the four astronauts of Artemis II splashed down on Earth, completing a mission that validated NASA’s entire deepspace architecture, paving the way for the next generation of human space exploration
How Air Power Shaped the USA/Israel–Iran War and Strategic Lessons from the Conflict
The scale of acquisitions signals a shift from incremental upgrades to preparing for highintensity, technology-led warfare. If executed well, they could rebuild IAF squadron strength, boost readiness, and strengthen deterrence.
In a major push to developing India’s Helicopter Ecosystem, Adani and Leonardo have announced a MoU to build a Helicopter Manufacturing Hub
Dassault Aviation Redefines the Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet Segment
Why India Needs Specialised Aircraft Management Companies for its Business Aviation Sector
India’s business aviation market holds strong untapped potential, with expectations of significant fleet expansion and broader market development by 2030
Differential fuel pricing emerges for the first time, raising questions on cost allocation and the future of business aviation
With Record participation, AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, Europe’s Leading General Aviation Show, Delivers a Landmark Edition
The Artemis II mission marks a decisive shift in human space exploration, demonstrating the capability to send astronauts farther than ever before and safely return them to Earth. By validating deep-space systems, mission architecture and crew operations, it lays the groundwork for sustained lunar missions and eventual journeys to Mars, redefining the scope and ambition of future space exploration.
Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and USAF Major Matthew Benson, an F-15EX Eagle II Aircraft Pilot Assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Pose for a Photo Before an F-15EX Familiarisation Flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada on April 9, 2026.
GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are pleased to announce significant progress regarding F414 co-production, having reached agreement on technical matters.
GE Aerospace has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country depot facility for F404-IN20 engines powering the IAF’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft fleet.
The Maintenance Command Commanders’ Conclave was held at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur on April 10-11, 2026, presided over by Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commandingin-Chief, Maintenance Command.
Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, inaugurated the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) structure assembly line and an Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) at HAL’s new...
The Ministry of Defence signed a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, including associated equipment and infrastructure...
Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium completed its most recent world tour, flying over 47,000 nautical miles across 54 flights in 11 countries over 70 days, accumulating approximately 140 flight hours with 100 per cent...
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has selected the Pilatus PC-24 to support the Indonesian Air Force’s transport pilot training, air transport, and liaison missions, signing a contract for 12 aircraft...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, developed at an investment of approximately ₹11,200 Crore.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) signed an MoU to establish a dedicated indigenous testing centre for evaluating and certifying Full Body Scanners and other security screening equipment used at Indian airports.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) signed an MoU to promote quality manpower for the aviation and MRO sector, with the primary initiative being a three-year...
Pilatus has acquired German Air Alliance GmbH, founded in 1993 and an authorised Pilatus Sales & Service Centre since 2014, which provides sales, maintenance, and flight training for the PC-12 and PC-24 in Germany and Austria.
ATR announced that SUM Air, Korea’s newest regional airline, has placed an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft, with four additional purchase rights, with deliveries from 2028.
Willie Walsh to Lead IndiGo; Proust Named ATR Engineering Head; Embraer Names New CFO; Deutsche Aircraft Promotes Kuhl.