INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON
OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS

 
SP Guide Publications puts forth a well compiled articulation of issues, pursuits and accomplishments of the Indian Army, over the years

— General Manoj Pande, Indian Army Chief

 
 
I am confident that SP Guide Publications would continue to inform, inspire and influence.

— Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Indian Navy Chief

My compliments to SP Guide Publications for informative and credible reportage on contemporary aerospace issues over the past six decades.

— Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Indian Air Force Chief

SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 11-14

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Issue Features

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    The Golden Age is Before Us, Not Behind Us
    By R. Chandrakanth

    As we celebrate the Golden Jubilee of SP Guide Publications, paying tribute to our founder Shri Sukhdeo Prasad Baranwal, we are looking forward to the years ahead...

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    Statement from CMD

    Jayant Baranwal Chairman & Managing Director, SP Guide Publications (PVT) Ltd

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    SP Guide Publications – Over the Years

    The first seeds were sown in 1964 by Shri Sukhdeo Prasad Baranwal when he founded Guide Publications. He worked hard and untiringly with one focused goal of bringing out a publication for the armed forces.

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    Message from Prime Minister’s Office

    The Hon'ble Prime Minister is happy to learn that SP Guide Publications is celebrating Golden Jubilee of its publication.

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    Message from Finance Minister (& Former Defence Minister)

    I am happy to know that SP Guide Publications will be completing 50 years this year.

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    Message from Defence Minister

    I am glad to know that SP Guide Publications, New Delhi with its six publications mainly catering to different facets of defence and aerospace, is completing 50 years of service as Publication House.

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    Message from Minister of State for Home Affairs

    I thank you for your letter dated 20.11.2014. I convey my good wishes on the completion of 50 years of SP Guide Publications which is indeed interesting and informative.

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    Message from Chief Minister of Gujarat, India

    It is a matter of pride that “SP Guide Publications” is working since 50 years in the field of aerospace and defense sectors, serving and highlighting the people of the same sector.

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    Message from Chief of the Army Staff

    SP Guide Publications, ever since inception has been providing quality articles on Armed Forces and the Defence Industry to the readers.

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    Message from Chief of the Air Staff

    It is indeed heartening to note that SP Guide Publications is completing 50 years of an inspiring journey.

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    Message from Chief of the Naval Staff

    I am pleased to learn that the SP Guide Publications will complete fifty years in 2014.

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    Message from Vice Chief of the Air Staff

    It is a pleasure to know that the prestigious SP Guide Publications is completing 50 years of exploring the Global aviation arena.

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    Message from Deputy Chief of Air Staff

    At the outset, I want to congratulate you and your team for successfully completing 50 glorious years in the field of Military Publications.

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    Message from Director General Indian Coast Guard

    To learn that SP Guide Publications is completing 50 years in the current year is a matter of great pleasure and pride.

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    Messages Received During Defexpo 2014

    An enriching reading well done, keep it up

    Vice Admiral R.K. Dhowan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff

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    Tribute to the Founder

    Journalist and author Shri Sukhdeo Prasad Baranwal—popularly known to all as S.P. Baranwal—was born in Bihar 1930, a period which was filled with national fervour wanting to throw out the British rule.

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    SPECIAL REPORT
    Defence Minister Parrikar 'Deals' A New Mantra
    By SP’s Special Correspondent

    Transparency, efficiency and accountability are the stated touchstones for defence procurement...

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    Parrikar To Revamp How DAC Works
    By SP’s Special Correspondent

    The MoD’s apex Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), usually the last MoD stop proposals or deals pass through before clearance...

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    IAF floats tender for 32,000 assault rifles
    By SP’s Special Correspondent

    The Indian Air Force (IAF) has floated a tender for the procurement of 32,000 assault rifles under the ‘Buy & Make (Indian)’ route...

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    Obama Coming, Indo-US Copter Deals Imminent?
    By SP’s Special Correspondent

    US President Barack Obama’s consent to be chief guest...

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    Progammes on the Roll

    Air Marshal S.B.P. Sinha AVSM VM, a subtle and candid Air Marshal who took over as the Deputy Chief of Air Staff at Air Headquarters...

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    The Indian Air Force Turns 82
    By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)

    The IAF always cherishes core values of Mission, Integrity and Excellence

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    Triggering Global Airlifter Competition
    By R. Chandrakanth

    With the launch of the multinational KC-390 programme, Embraer has signalled to the world that it is a formidable force in the air transport segment

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    We are not Talking
    We are Acting
    We are Doing

    By Jean-Paul Ebanga

    The CFM56 defines the industry standard in terms of the lowest emissions level of an engine in the single-aisle market

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    Manufacturing in Aerospace: Taking to the Skies
    By Nalin Jain, President & CEO, GE Aviation & Transportation, South Asia

    The ‘Make in India’ campaign is a significant and timely step...

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    Ambitious Air Costa
    By R. Chandrakanth

    Ramesh Lingamaneni is hopeful that the present government at the Centre would carry out the necessary reforms in the aviation sector.

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    Way Ahead of Competition
    By R. Chandrakanth

    Embraer has notched up over 1,000 deliveries of E-Jets since inception and is going strong, dominating the market for regional jets

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    Bizav Buzz in MENA
    By R. Chandrakanth

    As we head to Middle East Business Aviation 2014 (MEBA) to be held at Dubai World Central from December 8 to 10...

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    Runaway Success
    By R. Chandrakanth

    Clearly, in a host of ways, NBAA’s 2014 convention is one for the record books, Ed Bolen NBAA President and CEO said

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    A Word from Editor-in-Chief
    By Jayant Baranwal - Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

    It is a matter of immense pride and joy that SP Guide Publications has scored ‘half a century’ and is on firm ground to scale the century peak.

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    Women may soon fly fighter aircraft in the IAF
    By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)

    Induction of women officers into combat roles in the Indian Air Force (IAF) appears to be now becoming a reality. Thus far, flying of fighter planes in the IAF has been the exclusive preserve of male pilots.

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    André-Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823)
    By Joseph Noronha

    In 1797, André-Jacques Garnerin became the first person to jump out of a balloon in a small detachable gondola and descend safely to Earth

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    Policy Sans Power
    By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)

    The new civil aviation policy has been formulated in general terms, lacks details and fails to address the real issues and problems the civil aviation industry is plagued with