INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON
OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS

SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 12-2023

Issue Features

• 

  MILITARY | PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA
  Visionary Support for Defence
  By SP’s Special Correspondent

  In a proactive approach to ensure ‘Atmanirbharta’ in Defence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew a sortie in LCA Tejas, a clear demonstration of his push for the use of indigenous products and technologies in Aerospace and Defence

• 

  MILITARY | UNMANNED SYSTEMS
  UAV Trends
  By Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)

  Analysing the shifts and challenges in Military Drone Technology and exploring Evolving Trends in Military Unmanned Aerial Systems

• 

  MILITARY | UNMANNED SYSTEMS
  Drone Revolution in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)
  By Rohit Goel

  The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are recognised as one of the most prolific users of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as Drones, for military purposes.

• 

  OEM | IAI
  Heron Mk II: A Game-Changer in Unmanned Aerial Systems
  

  Reflecting the latest unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology, the Heron MK II has recently joined IAI’s Heron family of UAS, serving air forces, armies, and navies worldwide for over two decades.

• 

  OEM | EMBRAER DEFENSE & SECURITY
  Wings of Innovation and Excellence
  By Rohit Goel

  Soaring beyond borders with elevated standards of excellence, Embraer Defense & Security is pioneering innovative solutions for the defence and security challenges worldwide

• 

  CIVIL | YEAR IN REVIEW
  A High-Flying Year
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  During 2023, the aviation industry continued to fly high despite challenges like shortage of skilled personnel, escalating fuel prices, regulatory constraints, and airport capacities

• 

  CIVIL | TRAINING
  Soaring High with Digital Skies
  By Rohit Goel

  Online training programmes have emerged as a dynamic and accessible solution, offering cockpit crew a flexible and convenient avenue to hone their skills and stay current with industry standards, all from the comfort of their homes or offices

• 

  CIVIL | HUMAN RESOURCES
  Turbulent Skies
  By Rohit Goel

  Navigating Pilot Shortage in Commercial and Business Aviation will require a collaborative approach by all stakeholders

• 

  BUSINESS AVIATION | MIDDLE EAST
  Poised for Growth
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  The Middle East stands as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets globally, with an annual regional fleet expansion of 5.1 per cent over the next decade

• 

  SHOW REPORT | DUBAI AIRSHOW 2023
  A Grand Showcase of Aerospace Excellence
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  The latest innovations and advancements on display, the most thrilling airplanes taking to the skies, sustainability and advanced air mobility developments and significant deals, made the Dubai Airshow 2023, an aerospace spectacle

• 

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

  In a significant display of proactive leadership and commitment towards armed forces, security concerns and the associated industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent sortie on the LCA Tejas, conveyed a powerful message with far-reaching implications. This act transcends symbolism, carries profound meaning and has a deep impact, touching on several crucial aspects of the country.

• 

  HALL OF FAME
  Learjet 23: Spearheading the Bizjet Revolution
  By Joseph Noronha

  The Learjet 23’s sleek, futuristic design, all-metal construction and superlative performance practically screamed “fighter jet”. Just like a fighter it could carry out a range of aerobatic manoeuvres.

• 

  LAST WORD
  Develop ‘Atmanirbharta’ in Civil Aviation
  By Rohit Goel

  Despite the obvious challenges, a concerted push for Atmanirbharta in Commercial Aviation is required for enhanced technological independence and reduced vulnerability, if India truly wants to be a major player in the global aviation landscape

• 

  NEWS DIGEST: CIVIL
  Jyotiraditya Scindia Chairs Advisory Group Meeting of Small Aircraft & Helicopter Operators
  

  The Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, assured full support to entrepreneurs of small aircraft operators and helicopter services to expand their operations.

• NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
  South Korea Selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium
  

  South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the winner of the Large Transport Aircraft (LTA) II public tender to provide the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF)...

• NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
  Merlinhawk and Vega to Establish a JV in India
  

  Merlinhawk Aerospace, a 100 per cent Indian aerospace and defence Engineering design and manufacturing company has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Vega Composites (Italy), to establish a Composites...

• NEWS DIGEST: MILITARY
  Appointments
  

  Air Marshal Praveen Keshav Vohra takes over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command, IAF
  Air Marshal Makarand Ranade takes over as Director General (Inspection and Safety) at Air HQ
  José Gustavo appointed as Vice President of Sales And Business Development for Europe and Africa
  Henok Teferra Shawl appointed as Managing Director for Africa.