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Arriel 2H obtains EASA type

certification

Boeing Announces Global Distribution Agreement for GE Aviation T700 Engines

DAC Approves CAPITAL ACQUISITION PROPOSALS WORTHRS 3,687 CRORE

Omar Hariri appointed new CEO of Saudia Cargo

Kannur International Airport Limited(KIAL)

Jet Aviation to acquire Hawker Pacific

WOW air’s first A330neo rolls out of paint shop

Commissioning of Third Ship of Landing Craft Utility Mk-IV ‘IN LCU L53’ (GRSE Yard 2094) at port Blair

Etihad Cargo invests in German temperature-control containers

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29 India successfully launches GSAT-6A communication satellite

09 Global Fleet Care for Singapore Airlines, Scoot

13 Vistara launches All-New Website that transforms the online experience

21 Former Hactl chief Mark Whitehead is no more

06 Ethiopian Airlines Signs Purchase Agreement for 10 firm Q400 Aircraft

11 Embraer announces new Executive Vice-President Finance and Investor Relations

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Jet Airways signs up additional 75 Boeing 737 Max Aircraft taking the total order to 150 aircraft

Jet Airways has signed a new order for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

taking the total order to 150 aircraft. The Boeing 737 aircraft type is the backbone of Jet Airways' fleet. The 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will serve the Airline not only to replace its existing fleet but also to equip it with modern and environmentally progressive airplanes thereby fuelling the airline's expansion strategy to support its network and growth aspirations in the world's fastest growing aviation market.

Vinay Dube, Chief Executive Officer, Jet Airways, said, "Our new order for the additional 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will allow us to deliver a differentiated and world class customer experience to our guests. This additional order reemphasizes our trust and confidence in Boeing and also reaffirms our commitment to operate extremely modern, reliable and fuel efficient aircraft as part of our fleet. Jet Airways' partnership with Boeing goes back 25 years ever since the airline was conceived and took to the skies. This order underscores Jet Airways' commitment to the growth and sustainability of the Indian aviation market".

"We are honoured that Jet Airways has again placed its trust in Boeing with its order for 75 more Boeing 737 MAXs', said Dinesh Keskar, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "These additional Boeing 737 MAX airplanes will help Jet Airways continue to be an industry leader by combining a superior passenger experience with reliable and efficient operations".

Norway’s Widerøe Receives World’s First Embraer E190-E2 Jet

Embraer and Widerøe, Scandinavia’s largest regional airline, celebrated

the delivery of the manufacturer’s first production E190-E2 at a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos. The Norwegian airline will start flying the new aircraft on domestic routes later this month. The E190-E2 is the first of three new-generation aircraft seating from 80 to 146-seat E-Jets to be introduced through 2021.

Widerøe’s E190-E2 is configured with 114 seats in a single-class layout. Widerøe has contracted for up to 15 E-Jets E2s - three firm E190-E2 orders and purchase rights for an additional 12 E2s. The total value of the order is approximately USD 873 million if all rights are exercised.

“The E190-E2 is an impressive aircraft. It is the ideal airplane for Widerøe as we introduce jets for the first time in the company’s 84-year history,” said Stein Nilsen, Chief Executive Officer of Widerøe.

“I am convinced our passengers are going to love the cabin, our operations people are going to embrace the new technology, while our financial collaborators will appreciate the economics the aircraft permits. I believe everyone is going to celebrate with, as the launch customer, the fact that we are the first airline to fly the world’s most environmentally-friendly airplane. With the lowest noise and emissions among aircraft in its category.”

“This is a historic day for the E-Jets program and for Embraer. The delivery of this E2 marks a continuation of a real success story in global aviation. I’m honored that Widerøe - such a respected and experienced airline - is our launch operator” said John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.

“I’m also delighted to welcome Widerøe as our newest Embraer customer and want to thank Stein and his team for the support

over the last year; working together with us as partners to deliver this airplane today. I’m planning on being on the aircraft when it first enters Norwegian airspace next week and really looking forward to that!”

Jet Aviation to acquire Hawker Pacific

Jet Aviation and Hawker Pacific announced that Jet Aviation has entered into a

binding agreement to acquire Hawker Pacific, a leading provider of integrated aviation solutions across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, for US$250 million.

“The acquisition of Hawker Pacific represents a significant step in expanding our footprint, capability and customer offer across Asia Pacific and the Middle East,” said Rob Smith, president of Jet Aviation. “Hawker Pacific has a wide range of services including Civil MRO, Fleet Services, FBO Network and Aircraft Sales, enabling Jet Aviation to further expand its current portfolio, enter new markets, and reinforce the company’s position as one of the world’s leading business aviation service providers.”

Alan Smith, CEO of Hawker Pacific said “We believe the company’s acquisition by Jet Aviation represents an excellent outcome for Hawker Pacific’s investors, employees and customers. It builds on our strong values and passion for exceeding our customer’s expectations and I, on behalf of the management, am confident that the combination of the two companies will create a clear leader in the aviation space.”

Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

IndiGo announces the appointment of Mr. Rahul Bhatia as Interim CEO


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InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) announced the appointment of Rahul Bhatia as its

interim Chief Executive Officer. Rahul will continue as a Director of the Company. The Company also announced the appointment of Gregory Taylor as Senior Advisor to the Company reporting directly to Rahul. Aditya Ghosh is resigning from the post of President of IndiGo effective July 31, 2018 and as a Director of the Company with effect from April 26, 2018.

In the coming months, the Board will consider the appointment of Greg as President and CEO of the Company, subject to receiving the necessary regulatory approvals and paperwork.

Rahul Bhatia, Interim CEO of the Company, said, “We are delighted at Greg’s decision to rejoin the IndiGo team and welcome him back to the Company. His enormous and varied experience and understanding of the complexities of the airline industry will be invaluable to our future plans. At the same time, we thank Aditya for all his hard work and contributions and for the successes that the Company has enjoyed.”

Aditya Ghosh said, “For the last ten years, it has been a relentless, exhilarating and a most satisfying task building IndiGo. It is now time for me to step off the treadmill and sometime in the near future embark on my next adventure. I wish all my colleagues at IndiGo the very best as they move on to the next phase of growth.”

Gregory Taylor has more than 40 years of experience in large, world class airlines. During 2016 and 2017, Greg was the Executive Vice President of Revenue Management and Network Planning at IndiGo. Prior to that he held various senior management roles at United Airlines and US Airways in the areas of Corporate Planning, Strategy, Network Planning, Fleet Planning, Finance, Cost Management and Airline Express Operations. Greg holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Cyient and BlueBird Aero Systems Sign JV to Offer UAV Systems to Indian Defence and Industry

C yient, a provider of engineering design, manufacturing, geospatial, networks,

and operations management services to global industry leaders and Israel-based BlueBird Aero Systems, a leader in design, development, and production of micro, mini, and small tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) today announced they have entered into a joint venture to offer field-proven UAV systems to Indian defence, paramilitary, security, and police forces. The joint venture, named Cyient Solutions & Systems Private Limited, has 51% and 49% shareholding by Cyient and BlueBird respectively.

Cyient Solutions & Systems will indigenize, manufacture, assemble, integrate, and test advanced UAV systems at its production facilities in Hyderabad by leveraging BlueBird’s technology and manufacturing know-how. Cyient Solutions & Systems, supported by BlueBird, will also provide comprehensive aftermarket services, including spares, repairs, maintenance, and support to end users across India.

The joint venture’s portfolio includes the SpyLite, ThunderB, and MicroB systems that offer highly-innovative UAS technology designed to fulfill covert, real-time intelligence, and tactical mapping-on-demand missions across open areas or crowded urban environments. Cyient Solutions & Systems recently conducted field trials in India that successfully demonstrated the SpyLite’s outstanding performance in a tactical surveillance role at high altitude and in extreme weather conditions.

Commenting on the announcement, Krishna Bodanapu, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Cyient, said, “I am very excited about the joint venture with

BlueBird Aero Systems that combines our design and manufacturing expertise to bring the best of UAV technology solutions to the Indian defence industry. The joint venture also underlines the commitment of both partners to the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.”

NJ Joseph, Managing Director & CEO, Cyient Solutions & Systems added, “Our Unmanned Aerial Systems raise the bar on performance and reliability for ISTAR and mapping applications. BlueBird’s world-class technology, joined with Cyient’s manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities and local presence, offers exceptional value to the rapidly expanding market for UAV solutions in India.”

Ronen Nadir, Founder & CEO, BlueBird Aero Systems said, “We are proud to team with Cyient in this joint venture that enables indigenization, manufacturing, training, and support of our advanced, field-proven UAV systems in India. BlueBird is pleased to transfer to Cyient Solutions & Systems its latest, innovative technology and know-how to further enhance what we see as a long-term partnership with Cyient for the benefit of the Indian UAV market.”

Ethiopian Airlines Signs Purchase Agreement for 10 firm Q400 Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that it has concluded a firm

order for 10 new Q400 aircraft with Ethiopian Airlines. The order also includes purchase rights for five additional Q400 aircraft. Based on the list price of the Q400 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately $332 million U.S.

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its tremendous value by increasing its fleet of Q400 aircraft,” said Fred Cromer, President, and Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The market trend for high-performing and larger turboprops is intensifying, and this fifth reorder is a great example of the Q400 turboprop success story and the value it creates for clients around the world.”

Philippine Airlines selects Airbus Flight Hour Services maintenance solution for its A350-900 fleet

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support the

maintenance requirements of the Philippine flag carrier’s A350-900 aircraft with the signing of an FHS-Components Maintenance contract, the first comprehensive maintenance solution in the Asia-Pacific region exclusive to PAL’s fleet of six A350-900s.

The Airbus FHS, powered by Skywise, provides the highest reliability for operators of the A350 XWB. Under the agreement, Airbus will handle component services, repair, warehousing and transportation for PAL, supported by Airbus FHS pools in Hong Kong. It will allow for proactive component engineering, with strong engineering focus that enables operators to predict in-service issues. This will lead to an improvement in operations by reducing delays, and help to simplify troubleshooting.

The Airbus FHS will be strengthened by Airbus’ data platform Skywise, taking advantage of state-of-the-art data hosting and analytics to optimise the airline fleet utilisation. This new service will harness ‘big data’ to greatly enhance levels of operational performance, compared with current industry technologies.

PAL will receive the first of six A350-900s in July 2018. The FHS contract will support the airline in its operations to New York and other long-haul service to North America

and Europe. Airbus Flight Hour Services’ scope encompasses fully integrated component services, aircraft engineering and maintenance management to enable the highest levels of aircraft availability and dispatch performance. Through FHS, airlines can leverage Airbus’ wide and flexible portfolio of products and services, supported by its global team of aerospace professionals.

WOW air’s first A330neo rolls out of paint shop

WOW air’s first A330neo aircraft has rolled out of the paint shop

in Toulouse. The low-fare airline based in Iceland will take delivery of the aircraft on lease from Avolon later in 2018, becoming the third operator of the type worldwide. WOW air is an all-Airbus operator with a fleet of 18 aircraft (15 A320 Family and three A330s). The Airbus fleet will increase to 24 aircraft by the end of 2018.

WOW air was founded in November 2011 and currently serves 36 destinations across Europe, North America and Asia. WOW air selected the A330neo for its low operating costs and excellent fuel efficiency. The aircraft will feature a twin-class cabin layout with 42 premium economy seats and 323 economy seats.

With over 1,700 orders, the A330 is the most popular widebody aircraft ever, having flown nearly one million annual flights. Today, close to 1,400 aircraft have been delivered to 118 customers worldwide on a wide range of routes, from domestic and regional flights to long-range intercontinental services. Offering the lowest operating costs in its category, and thanks to continuous investments in latest innovations, the new generation A330neo will be the most profitable and best performing aircraft in its size category.

Bombardier Global 7000 Jet Wins Top International Award for Excellence in Product Design

Bombardier announced that its show-stopping Global 7000 business jet

has been honoured with a Red Dot in the 2018 Red Dot Award: Product Design. Established in 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is a prestigious international design competition and one of the most sought-after recognitions for design and innovation excellence worldwide. This year’s winners were announced on April 9 in Essen, Germany.

“The Global 7000 aircraft redefines standards by which a business jet is measured, and we are very pleased that the jury chose to acknowledge our vision with a Red Dot for high design quality,” said

Brad Nolen, Vice President, Marketing and Product Strategy, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “We like to refer to our clean-sheet Global 7000 aircraft as ‘the aircraft designed without compromise.’ The aircraft succeeds not only in elevating the overall in-flight experience, it also ups the ante for performance, speed and range, and it is clearly changing the game in the private jet industry.”

Bombardier’s Global 7000 business jet was selected by the 39-person jury from among a crowded field, with more than 6,300 submissions from close to 60 countries competing in several categories. The state-of-the art aircraft received the Red Dot in the 2018 Red Dot Award: Product Design in the ships, trains and planes category. The strict judging criteria focused on the level


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of innovation, functionality, formal quality, ergonomics and durability, among others.

“Success in the competition is proof of the good design quality of the products and once again shows that companies are on the right path. When I speak about good design, I am referring to more than just an attractive product. All of the products are characterized by outstanding functionality.

This demonstrates that the designers have understood their clients and their needs,” said Professor Dr. Peter Zec, founder and CEO of the Red Dot Award.

Boeing KC-46 Tanker Program Completes Fuel On-load Certification Testing

Boeing recently achieved a major certification milestone following a

successful refueling flight between two KC-46 tankers. The company’s tanker program has now completed its required Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) fuel on-load testing.

During the three-hour, forty-eight minute flight, a KC-46 successfully transferred 146,000 pounds of fuel to a second KC-46, while achieving the maximum fuel off-load rate of 1,200 gallons per minute. Both aircraft took off and landed at Boeing Field, south of Seattle.

For its Federal Aviation Administration STC testing, the KC-46 demonstrated the ability to safely/effectively receive fuel from three other tankers -- KC-46, KC-135 and KC-10 aircraft. As part of the series of tests, KC-46 tankers took on 540,600 pounds of fuel and completed 68 contacts with refueling aircraft.

When in service, the KC-46 will refuel U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft using its boom and hose and drogue systems, but also must be able to take on fuel to extend its operational range. The boom allows the tanker to transfer up to 1,200 gallons of

fuel per minute, while the hose and drogue systems, located on both the plane’s wing and centerline, enables the KC-46 to refuel smaller aircraft with up to 400 gallons of fuel per minute.

A combined Boeing/U.S. Air Force team is currently working to complete the overall STC testing, which encompasses the military systems that are installed on the commercial 767-2C to make it a tanker. To date, the program’s test aircraft have completed 2,700 flight hours and more than 2,500 contacts during refueling flights with F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, KC-10 and KC-46 aircraft.

Mandarin Airlines Adds A Gma To Its Partnership With Atr

M andarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines,

has signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). This comprehensive support package covers the repair, overhaul and pooling services of Line Replaceable Units, along with a door-to-door service through which ATR is providing transportation of spares to the airline’s facilities. The entire ATR fleet of the Taiwanese carrier – consisting of nine ATR 72-600s – is covered by this agreement, through which ATR reaches a key milestone of more than 300 in-service aircraft under GMAs.

Our partnership with Mandarin Airlines is a great example of the various capabilities of our Customer support offer. Mandarin Airlines started operating its first ATR 72-600s in February 2018 in Taiwan, where the domestic network counts 1.2 million passengers annually. The carrier has added a GMA to a broader partnership with ATR, who will be providing a full range of technical and engineering maintenance services, along with comprehensive training solutions for the airline’s flight crew, mechanics and technicians. ATR is also supporting China Airlines and its subsidiaries to set-

up in-house capabilities for ATR heavy maintenance, up to C-checks.

Through our flagship maintenance offer, Mandarin Airlines will benefit from an a la carte pay-by-the-hour maintenance package, which makes it possible to maintain an adequate level of protection, while minimising stock levels, enjoying short delivery time for parts, making budget control easier and enhancing efficiency.

Aegean commits to 30 A320neo Family aircraft

Aegean ‎Airlines, the biggest airline in Greece, has signed a memorandum

of understanding (MoU) with Airbus to purchase 30 A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 20 A320neos and 10 A321neos. The airline will also acquire a significant number of new A320neo family aircraft from leasing companies. Aegean currently operates a fleet of 46 Airbus aircraft (37 A320s, 8 A321s and 1 A319).

Eftichios Vassilakis, Vice-Chairman of Aegean Airlines stated: “Aegean’s decision to select the latest generation Airbus A320neo Family follows an intense and exhaustive evaluation to determine the best aircraft for Aegean’s growth and long-term success. These aircraft will be key for us to pursue our mission of providing services of high standards for our passengers on short and medium haul services.”

“We are delighted that Aegean, an all Airbus customer, has chosen the bestselling single-aisle Family, becoming a new operator of the type. The commonality these aircraft offer along with lowest operating costs, longest range and a more spacious cabin make the A320neo Family the best choice for growing airlines such as Aegean,” said Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.

The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 15 percent fuel


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savings at delivery and 20 percent by 2020. With some 6,000 orders received from nearly 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent share of the market.

The A321 is the largest member of the A320 Family and seats between 185 and 240 passengers, depending on cabin configuration. Incorporating the latest engines, aerodynamic advances and cabin innovations, the A321neo can fly up to 4,000 nautical miles (7,400 kilometres) non-stop – further than any other single-aisle airliner.

Arriel 2H obtains EASA type certification

S afran Helicopter Engines has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)

engine type certification for its Arriel 2H engine, installed in the Avicopter AC312E. This Arriel variant was selected in 2015 to power this helicopter developed by AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, a subsidiary of Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of China). The AC312E made its maiden flight in July 2016.

Commented Nicolas Billecocq, Safran Helicopter Engines Vice President Light Helicopter Engines Program, “Type certification is an important milestone for the Arriel engine program. It emphasizes that the Arriel remains a very robust and high-performance engine solution for new rotorcraft. We now look forward to the next steps in the development of the AC312E”.

Developed from the Arriel 2+, the 2H is one of the most powerful Arriel variants with a take-off power rating of 986 shp. The Arriel 2H will deliver better reliability, power and performance during demanding missions.

The Arriel is the best-selling helicopter engine in its class. Over the past 40 years, over 12,000 units have been produced, together logging more than 50 million flight hours. With power outputs ranging from 650 to over 1,000 shp, the Arriel family now

powers over 40 different helicopter types. An Arriel-powered helicopter takes off every 15 seconds – all day, every day.

Global Fleet Care for Singapore Airlines, Scoot

Boeing announced that on 7 March, 2018, two previously signed integrated

Boeing Global Fleet Care agreements for Singapore Airlines’ fleet of 27 777-300ERs (Extended Range) and Scoot’s fleet of 20 787 Dreamliners were transferred to Boeing Asia Pacific Aviation Services Pte. Ltd, (BAPAS), a joint venture between The Boeing Company and SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC).

“Boeing’s partnership with SIAEC will create more efficient and customer-focused service solutions by combining our resources and intimate understanding of airframe lifecycle with knowledge of current and emerging requirements in the Asia Pacific region,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO, Boeing Global Services.

Under the integrated Global Fleet Care agreements, BAPAS will provide engineering services, maintenance planning and scheduling, and operation control centre services, along with materials demand planning and spares support for the airlines. BAPAS also will tailor maintenance and reliability programmes and provide support for aircraft modifications. Following these agreements, BAPAS is anticipated to support more than 70 Boeing aircraft within the Singapore Airlines Group.

Boeing and SIAEC also confirmed the completion of the agreements and processes necessary to fully enable the BAPAS joint venture. BAPAS will continue offering industry-leading engineering, materials management and fleet maintenance support solutions for Boeing 737, 747, 777 and 787 aircraft to airline customers in the Asia Pacific region.

Lion Air Group Announce Order for 50 737 MAX 10 Airplanes

Boeing and the Lion Air Group announced the airline purchased 50 of Boeing’s new 737 MAX

10 airplane, which will be the most fuel-efficient and profitable single-aisle jet in the aviation industry. The deal, valued at approximately $6.24 billion at list prices, is the largest incremental order to date of the MAX 10 variant.

“Lion Air is very excited to be a launch customer of the latest version of the 737. This airplane delivers a new level of fuel efficiency and operating economics and fits in perfectly with our fleet of modern airplanes,” said Edward Sirait, President Director, the Lion Air Group. “We are proud to continue our tradition of innovation at Lion Air as we again lead the way with new airplane technology.”

The Lion Air Group was first in the world to put the 737 MAX 8 into service and the first to order the 737 MAX 9. Last month, the group became the first to take delivery of a 737 MAX 9, using the airplane’s added capacity to launch several international routes.

“We are honored that Lion Air Group, one of the most innovative and fast-growing carriers, has once again placed its trust in the 737 family,” said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president, Asia Pacific & India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With the 737 MAX 10, Lion Air will have a range of efficient and reliable options to optimize their network to serve their customers and grow profitably.”

Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services signs heavy maintenance services agreement with CommutAir

Embraer announced that CommutAir, a United Express carrier, has selected

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(EAMS) in Nashville, Tennessee as the exclusive heavy maintenance provider for the company’s fleet of up to 61 ERJ-145 aircraft. Per the three-year agreement, which was announced during the 2018 Embraer ERJ Operators Conference currently taking place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, EAMS will provide airframe maintenance, modification, and repair services.

“We are very pleased to welcome CommutAir to our facility, and we are proud that EAMS has been selected as the exclusive heavy maintenance services provider for their Embraer fleet,” said Phil Bathurst, Managing Director of Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services.

“We look forward to expanding our partnership with Embraer. EAMS offers our fleet an all-in-one world-class facility that is conveniently located in our growing route map,” said Lon Ziegler, Vice President of Maintenance and Technical Services at CommutAir.

Vistara becomes newest member of International Air Transport Association

V istara, the joint venture carrier between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, said

it has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a global body of 280 airlines.

“In September 2017, Vistara successfully completed the IATA Operational Safety Audit or IOSA, cementing its commitment to safety. The audit, a pre-requisite for an IATA membership, confirms Vistara’s compliance with internationally approved aviation safety standards across multitudinous parameters in operational management and control systems. The membership will further enable Vistara to collaborate with other international member airlines for codeshare and interline agreements, and provide a seamless travel experience through an extended global

network to travellers to and from India,” the airline said in a statement.

National carrier Air India and Jet Airways are the only two other Indian airline members of IATA.

Airbus launches new Cabin-Flex option for A380 with Qantas

A irbus has developed a new option: “A380 Cabin-Flex.” This solution consists

in a new cabin door area arrangement on the upper-deck, suitable for premium configuration with lower density seat counts, allowing airlines to gain revenue-earning floor-space for extra seating without compromising on passenger comfort. The enhancement is available either for line-fit and retrofit. Qantas has chosen to be the launch operator of the A380 Cabin-Flex on its current A380 fleet from mid-2019.

A380 Cabin-Flex makes available the extra space for additional seats by allowing the upper-deck at “Doors-3” to be deactivated. Compared with current A380 layouts, A380 Cabin-Flex can bring up to 11 more premium economy seats or seven business class seats. In terms of economics, this translates into a typical return-on-investment (RoI) within around one year for the retrofit solution. The option, is therefore a very effective way to increase the premium seat-count in the upper-deck.

The A380 is the world’s largest, most spacious airliner that offers passengers the smoothest, quietest and most comfortable ride. With two full widebody decks, offering widest seats, wide aisles and more floor space, the A380 has the unique capability to generate revenue, stimulate traffic and attract the passengers, who can now specifically select the A380 when booking a flight via the iflyA380.com web site. Today, 223 A380s are operated by 13 airlines on 60 destinations, and 240 airports can accommodate the A380 around the world.

Primera Air takes delivery of its first A321neo

P rimera Air, a low-fare Nordic airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus

A321neo at an event in Hamburg, Germany attended by Andri Már Ingólfsson, CEO and President of Primera Travel Group and Kimon Sotiropoulos, Vice President Sales Northern and Central Europe from Airbus. The aircraft, which was assembled in Hamburg, is the first of three A321neos to be leased from GECAS in 2018. Primera Air will also lease a further five A321neos from other lessors, including two A321LRs, growing its fleet to eight aircraft in 2018.

The aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines features a two-class layout with 16 premium and 182 economy seats. The aircraft was selected by Primera Air for its outstanding operational efficiency, comfort and range. The aircraft will be deployed in the United Kingdom and France on transatlantic destinations to North America.

The A321 is the largest member of the A320 Family, seating up to 240 passengers, depending on cabin configuration. Incorporating the latest engines, aerodynamic advances and cabin innovations, the A321neo offers a reduction in fuel consumption of at least 15 percent per seat from day one and 20 percent by 2020.

Airbus Appoints Grazia Vittadini Chief Technology Officer

A irbus SE has appointed Grazia Vittadini, 48, Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

In her new capacity, Vittadini will report to Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive Committee as of 1 May 2018.

Currently, Grazia Vittadini is serving as Executive Vice President of Engineering within Airbus Defence and Space. She succeeds Paul Eremenko, who left the company at the end of last year. Since Paul Eremenko’s departure, Marc Fontaine, Airbus’ Digital Transformation Officer, served also as acting CTO.


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“Grazia comes with deep engineering and industrial expertise. She’s a great team worker and a very inspiring leader. And she is one of the most international top managers in Airbus,” said Tom Enders, CEO of Airbus. “I am convinced Grazia will do a great job supporting our business divisions and in preparing the technologies we need for our future success.”

Italian-born Grazia Vittadini was appointed to her current position at Airbus Defence and Space in January 2017, where she also has been serving as a Member of the divisional Executive Committee. Prior to assuming this role, she was Head of Corporate Audit & Forensics, responsible for all company-wide audit activities worldwide.

An engineer by education, with a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University Politecnico di Milano, Grazia Vittadini joined Airbus in 2002 and quickly climbed the management ranks. Among others, she served as Chief Engineer on the Wing High Lift Devices for the A380 in Bremen as well as Head of Airframe Design and Technical Authority for all Airbus aircraft, based out of Hamburg.

Embraer announces new Executive Vice-President Finance and Investor Relations

Embraer announces that José Antonio de Almeida Filippo has resigned as

Executive Vice-President Finance and Investor Relations, effective April 17, 2018, to pursue new professional projects.

The Board of Directors of the Company elected Nelson Krahenbuhl Salgado, as an interim measure, for the position of Executive Vice-President Finance and Investor Relations, replacing Filippo. Nelson will also accumulate his current institutional relations duties.

Nelson Salgado holds bachelor´s, master´s and doctorate degree in Engineering and an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. He has been with Embraer for 30 years, having started his career in the engineering department. He has occupied several executive positions for corporate functions, many of them in the financial area.

José Antonio Filippo, as an Executive Officer without specific designation, will assist management transition of the financial and investor relations area from April 17 to May 11, 2018. The Board of Directors acknowledges the significant contributions made by Filippo to the Company, wishing him success in his new professional challenges.

Boeing Delivers First 787 Dreamliner for Gulf Air

Boeing and Gulf Air celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner

for the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The airplane also debuts the carrier’s new livery.

“This delivery is a historic moment for Gulf Air and Bahrain and yet another important step in our strategic direction towards furthering Gulf Air’s fleet modernization process and supporting our network and overall passenger experience enhancement strategies,” said Krešimir Kučko, Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Air.

“The 787-9 Dreamliner orders will ensure we maintain one of the youngest fleets in the region while building upon our award-winning reliability, on time performance and product and service standards,” Kučko.

Gulf Air is set to take delivery of four more Dreamliners this year. The airline plans to introduce the 787 on its twice-daily service between Bahrain and London Heathrow before deploying the long-range efficient jet on other routes.

“Gulf Air joins the growing number of airlines operating the 787 Dreamliner across the Middle East,” said Marty Bentrott, Vice President, Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, for Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia and Africa. “The demand for the Dreamliner underlines the operational efficiency and travel experience that the airplane brings to the airline and its

passengers.” Boeing has delivered more than 670 787s since deliveries began in 2011. The 787 fleet has flown more than 240 million passengers while saving over 23 billion pounds of fuel and enabling airlines to open more than 180 new nonstop routes around the world.

The first Gulf Air 787 – painted in the airline’s new livery – recently flew a special mission to the airline’s home base to perform a fly pass over the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix. Formula 1 race fans were treated to a dramatic aerial display prior to the start of the championship race.

Boeing Announces Global Distribution Agreement for GE Aviation T700 Engines

Boeing through its subsidiary Aviall, announced it signed a multi-year parts

distribution agreement with GE Aviation to support the T700 engine. Under this agreement, Aviall will market and distribute components needed to support the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the GE T700 engine models that power civil and international military helicopters for customers in more than 30 countries.

“GE and Aviall share a strong, strategic relationship, having already signed spares distribution agreements serving our J85, F110, CF6, CFM and CF34 engines,” said Cristina Seda-Hoelle, General Manager of GE Aviation’s Military Customer Services. “We look forward to working with Aviall to provide the best possible customer experience and further build upon the T700’s four-decade legacy.”

Since entering production in 1978, the T700 has powered a variety of civilian, commercial and military applications that support transport, medical evacuation, air rescue, marine patrol and defense missions around the world.


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“We appreciate the confidence that GE Aviation has placed in us to provide global support to the T700 engine – the engine that is relied upon for so many critical missions,” said Eric Strafel, Aviall President and CEO. “We believe this agreement is a testament to our enduring relationship with GE Aviation and our ability to provide value through increased material availability through our 40 international locations and an unwavering commitment to mission preparedness.”

Aviall’s worldwide distribution network will provide localized support for customers relying on the T700 engine for fleet readiness. As an established global aerospace and defense distributor, Aviall has a long-standing history of connecting customers with strategically-positioned product solutions, designed to meet current and future needs.

Drukair opts for the A320neo

D rukair, the flag carrier of the Eastern Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, has

signed a purchase agreement for one Airbus A320neo to support its growth plans and complement its existing fleet of three A319s. The aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A26E1 engines optimised for high-altitude operations and will become the largest aircraft operating out of Drukair’s base in Paro.

Paro, located at an altitude of 7,300 feet and surrounded by high mountains, is one of the world’s most challenging airports. Thanks to the A320neo’s unmatched performance, it will become the largest aircraft to operate from Paro offering greater payload capabilities and higher passenger comfort levels than any other product.

Featuring a two-class cabin layout, the aircraft will be deployed to increase capacity on existing regional routes to Singapore, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi and Calcutta.

The A320neo Family incorporates the

very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets which together deliver at least 15 percent fuel savings at delivery and 20 percent by 2020. With some 6,000 orders received from nearly 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent share of the market.

Ultra Long Range A350 XWB completes first flight

The Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully

completed its first flight. The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines in second half 2018.

The aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines has embarked on a short flight test programme to certify the changes over the standard A350-900 that will extend its range capability to 9,700 nautical miles. These changes include a modified fuel system that increases fuel carrying capacity by 24,000 litres, without the need for additional fuel tanks. The test phase will also measure enhanced performance from aerodynamic improvements, including extended winglets.

With a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 280 tonnes, the Ultra Long Range A350 XWB is capable of flying over 20 hours non-stop, combining the highest levels of passenger and crew comfort with unbeatable economics for such distances.

Altogether, Singapore Airlines has ordered seven A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft, which it will use on non-stop flights between Singapore and the US, including the world’s longest commercial service between Singapore and New York.

The A350 XWB is an all new family of wide body long-haul airliners shaping the future of air travel. The A350 XWB features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and

significantly lower maintenance costs. The A350 XWB features Airspace by Airbus cabin offering absolute well-being on board with the quietest twin-aisle cabin and new air systems.

At the end of March 2018, Airbus has recorded a total of 854 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 45 customers worldwide, already making it one of the most successful wide body aircraft ever. Singapore Airlines is one of the largest customers for the A350 XWB Family, having ordered a total of 67 A350-900s, including the seven Ultra Long Range models. The carrier has already taken delivery of 21 A350-900s.

Ryanair Announce Order for 25 737 MAX 8s

R yanair announced they finalized an order for 25 additional high-capacity

737 MAX 8 airplanes.

“We are pleased to announce the exercise of 25 Boeing 737 “Gamechanger” options, bringing our firm order to 135 737 MAX 8s,” said Neil Sorahan, chief financial officer, Ryanair. “The Gamechanger has eight more seats than our current 189-seat Boeing 737-800NG and incorporates the latest technology engines and winglets which reduce fuel consumption and noise emissions, ensuring we remain Europe’s greenest, cleanest airline and lowest cost airline. We look forward to taking delivery of our first Gamechanger in spring 2019.”

Ryanair launched the high-capacity 737 MAX 8 in late 2014 with an order for 100 airplanes, followed by an additional order for 10 airplanes at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The airplane will provide Ryanair with 197 seats, increasing revenue potential and delivering up to 14 percent lower fuel consumption than today’s Next-Generation 737s.

“We are delighted that Ryanair is deepening their commitment to the 737 MAX as they continue to grow their fleet and expand their network,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. “Ryanair’s follow-on order shows once again that the high capacity 737 MAX 8 is the perfect airplane for low cost carriers. The airplane gives our airline customers more


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seats to serve their core markets, maximizing revenue potential at the best cost per seat in the industry.”

The Dublin-based carrier is the largest 737-800 customer in the world and the largest Boeing operator in Europe. Last month, Ryanair took delivery of its 500th Next-Generation 737-800 and has now ordered more than 650 Boeing airplanes.

The 737 MAX incorporates the latest CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, large flight deck displays and other features to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.

Boeing Debuts New Analytics, MRO Capabilities at MRO Americas

For the first time at the MRO Americas Conference and Exhibition, Boeing is

announcing five new products and services across its services portfolios, all geared towards continuing enhanced digital transformation and MRO value improvement.

“These new service capabilities are driving lifecycle innovation in the form of faster flow times, lower operational costs, and enhanced end-to-end reliability,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services. “As these tools are introduced to fleets, platforms will become more efficient and less expensive to operate.”

Boeing is announcing the following new products and services:

• A new customer-requested capability called Self-Service Analytics by Boeing AnalytX allows subscribing customers to access their applications’ data, using new analytics tools. The service, which provides millions of records, will enable customers to find new insights and opportunities to meet business goals.

Select customers of Airplane Health Management, Flight Planning, Fuel Dashboard and the In-Service Data Program will be able to use self-service analytics starting this month.

• Boeing has launched a rapid response capability that allows emergent parts and engineering modifications to be made quickly, delivering more affordable, fit-for-purpose modifications. Based in San Antonio, Texas the rapid response center is in a 59,000-square-foot dedicated hangar that fits a 747-8 or C-5 Galaxy.

• A new, interactive tool called the Service Bulletin Value Tool, powered by Boeing AnalytX, allows customers to better understand which of more than 1,000 service bulletins today should be implemented in their fleet, using their own cost and savings benefit parameters. The free tool is available to existing customers through myBoeingfleet.

• Boeing, through its subsidiary Jeppesen, has introduced new features to Aviator, an all-in-one app that provides centralized access to a seamless, integrated suite of airline electronic flight bag tools. These new capabilities include Briefing, which allows crews to reduce time spent on pre-flight procedures through a paperless briefing experience and Weather, which increases situational awareness with simple access to the meteorological data operators need. The addition of FliteDeck Advisor as an app feature will help reduce fuel consumption and increase on-time performance using analysis and application of real-time data.

• Boeing has received regulatory approval and is the first in the world to offer repair capabilities for 737 MAX Leap-1B inlets at Boeing South Carolina in North Charleston. The achievement represents further investment in support of Boeing’s Nacelle Exchange Program, which we launched in February of 2017.

Boeing is also announcing the following customer and distribution agreement:

• HYDRO Systems KG signed a five-year distribution agreement with Aviall providing access to HYDRO Systems KG’s entire line of products. HYDRO manufactures a high-quality line of ground support equipment including a full line of tripod jacks, axle jacks,

towbars and landing gear installation equipment.

Vistara launches All-New Website that transforms the online experience

V istara has launched an all-new website that runs on popular web browsers

including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer. The new website transforms the online experience for customers, providing enhanced features, speed, functionality, navigation, and visual appeal, along with an intuitive and clutter-free user interface with all relevant information logically placed and easily viewable. Club Vistara members can also now view a comprehensive account summary through a simplified, intuitive dashboard-on-a-page.

The new website includes enhanced features such as ability to use promo codes, view tabbed fares by date, fare strike-through display to show applicable discounts visually, and number of seats available at each fare if less than nine. The website also allows fare displays to be sorted based on user preference, stores recent flight searches, auto-populates Club Vistara customer information, and anticipates the needs of travellers via offers such as upgrades directly in the booking flow. A compact booking summary is visible at all stages of the booking, and bookings whether for flights, hotels, cars, or holiday packages, are now possible seamlessly in as few as three simple steps.

Mr. Sanjiv Kapoor, Vistara’s Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer, said, “The new Vistara website has been designed from scratch with the sole purpose of making our first point of interaction with our customers as seamless, intuitive, and pleasant as the on-ground and inflight experience, and empowering them with more choices. It is also aligned with our focus on building a robust digital presence for Vistara and embracing the latest technologies to simplify processes and heighten engagement with our customers. The new website is the platform on which we will be introducing an exciting host of new online products, services, and offers in a phased manner over the coming months.”


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The biennial land and naval systems show which started

in February 1998 in New Delhi and continued to be held in the national capital till 2014 has emerged as the true successor of the erstwhile carnivals, travelling with the defence ministers to their home states. In 2016, defence minister Manohar Parrikar took it to his state Goa, and current defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman has taken it to hers, Tamil Nadu.

The DefExpo held for the first time in Chennai, the event

took place from 11 to 14 April 2018 and attracted people from various countries as India was showcasing the strength of its micro, small and medium enterprises.

DefExpo India, an international land, naval and internal homeland security systems exhibition was a great success. The strength of the DefExpo was focused on ‘Make in India’ movement. Though many foreign companies participated in the event and had set up stalls but major

participation were from India itself. The response from the visitors was overwhelming. The theme of the DefExpo was India, the emerging defence manufacturing hub. It had brand India as an exporter of defence systems and components.

This year’s edition also presented live displays of a range of military platforms, including armoured fighting vehicles, helicopters, artillery, fixed wing aircraft and even warships right off the coast. A live demonstration of Naval Systems, Aero Systems and Land Systems done using products designed and/or built in India was quite the sight for many. The DefExpo 2018 has gathered the collective imagination of India.

Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed private capital ventures to invest in defence manufacturing startups at the DefExpo 2018. He also talked about new and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Prime Minister deliberates on the policy initiatives & regulatory

changes to make India a defence manufacturing hub. He encouraged defence companies for make in India in defence in his inaugural address at DefExpo 2018.

The defexpo provided a great platform to the youngsters as well, who are pursuing or had done Aerospace Engineering or studying in the same field. The youngsters shared their potential ideas and got the chance to interact with army/military seniors.

With an aim to make DefExpo-2018 more attractive, an India pavilion was being set up for the first time under the “Make in India” theme. Besides, first ever combined live demonstrations of naval, aero and land systems will also be conducted in the Bay of Bengal.

The Indian Navy had docked six warships at Chennai Port and decided to allow people to visit the ships. Due to overwhelming response from residents during the expo, an official statement said four ships that were anchored off Thiruvidanthai had been moved to Chennai Port so that more people could visit them since the crowd was huge in numbers.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased a guided version of the indegenously developed 214 mm Pinaka Mk II rocket at the Defexpo 2018.

DRDO handed over first indigenous heavy weight torpedo Varunastra to Indian Navy at DEFEXPO. The DRDO also transferred 10 technologies developed by it to the industry for production for the Indian Armed Forces. They include grenades, missiles and sonars.

Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group and the largest suppliers of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army,

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showcased six advanced-technology products and solutions at the DefExpo.

The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has exhibited a new variant of the Mounted Gun System (MGS) armed with the Dhanush 155 mm/52 calibre gun at DefExpo.

A number of negotiations with high representatives of the Ministry of Defense of India, Chief of Armed Forces, Commander of the Army, Chief of Naval Staff, Deputy Commander of the Air Force and Defense Secretary of the Republic of India were held during the exhibition.

With an aim to promote India's defence sector globally, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman called up a meeting with all the defence attachés, posted in various missions globally. Pushing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's “Make in India” theme, 44 military men, who are serving their tenure in various missions and embassies all over the world, were been called for the session of specialized briefings of tenth edition of DefExpo 2018. Officers from Army, Navy and Air Force, serving diplomatic posting, has also been given briefings by officials from the

defence production wing of the ministry.

Indian tri-services officials, Indian firms and Russian firms had a few rounds of meetings at the India-Russia Military

Industrial Conference at the Defexpo 2018. The spare parts for Russian planes used by the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force and equipment onboard warships may be manufactured small and medium industries in

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down the cost by 400 percent to 2,000 percent. Six MoU's were signed between Indian and Russian companies at DEFEXPO 2018.

Russian firm UVZ and Punj Corporation Pvt Ltd (PCPL) have tied up to undertake repair and maintenance of T-72 and T-90 tank engines and radiators in India.

Cyient, a provider for engineering design, has tied up with Bluebird Aero systems to offer unmanned aerial vehicle systems to Indian defence and industry at the DefExpo. Foreign firms like Boeing and Lockheed Martin vying for contracts for aircraft are to set up plants in India. Similarly, Swedish manufacturer Saab and Israeli firm Elbit have tied up with Adani Group, which is making its foray into defence. Many foreign firms are keen to ink deals with Indian companies.

India-based private sector supplier Mahindra Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israeli company Aeronautics to offer a maritime version of the Orbiter 4 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the Indian Navy.

DefExpo-2018 has become an effective platform for Ukraine to expand military-technical cooperation with India. The State Concern “Ukroboronprom”, together with SFTE “SpetsTechnoExport”, presented

Ukraine’s interests and focused on the conversion of the potential of the Ukrainian-Indian MTC to real bilateral projects. UkrOboronProm has offered maintenance services for the Indian Navy’s latest Kiev-class aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya.

Mahindra signed an MoU with ShinMaywa Industries Limited, Japan, to manufacture and assemble the US-2 amphibious aircraft in the country. Mahindra will also set up MRO units for the aircraft.

India’s Kalyani Group highlighted its Bharat 52 155 mm/52 calibre towed gun at the DefExpo 2018. The indigenously developed weapon is manufactured by the company’s Bharat Forge Limited subsidiary and is based on the requirements of the Indian Army.

India's state owned Bharat Dynamics signed licensing agreement with Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) for ASTRA MK-1 beyond-visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) Weapon System. Limited scale of production will commence shortly on suitable arrangements from DRDO.

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) is planning to foray into artificial intelligence and robotics, building a long range radar that can cover

1,000 Km, developing self protection suites for fighter aircraft and also on electro-optic surveillance systems for submarines.

DefExpo 2018 received tremendous success. Not just defence partnerships were built but people's participation was also huge. Many Indian companies showcased their manufacturing potential and great ideas in terms of how to enhance the technology and advanced the armed forces.


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K annur International Airport Limited (KIAL) is a public limited company set

up by the Government of Kerala to build and operate Kannur International Airport. The company was registered in December 2009 as a private limited company and converted into a public limited one in August 2010.

It is a Kerala’s Fourth Green Field International Airport. KIAL is gateway to North Malabar Region in Kerala, with State-of-the-art facilities to support safe, well organized & excellent travel solutions.

It has been planned to provide great commercial, trade promotion and industrial activities. KIAL is going to be a hub for cargo in the Malabar Region, in South India.

It will defiantly promote tourism & enable creation of North Kerala tourism revolution. Tourist places like, Kannur, Wayanad, Bekal, Kozhikode,Coorg along with pilgrimage places and other hill stations,

Muzhapilangadu beach (Asia’s longest drive in beach) will become even more popular among the tourists and it will also create awareness about the traditional Ayurveda treatments and Indian culture particularly south Indian culture.

It will help to transform North Malabar region into a developed growth centre for industries & commerce.

Kannur International Airport is located in the Malabar Region of the State of Kerala in the district of Kannur. The airport is at a distance of around 25 Km from Kannur and Thalassery Railway Stations.

Nearest Functional Airports from Kannur International Airport are Kozhikode International Airport, Mysuru Airport, Mangaluru International Airport, Cochin Int’l Airport and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. These five airports are located within 120-475 kms from KIAL.

Kannur International Airport Ltd. is an unlisted Public Company promoted by the Government of Kerala.

Extent of Land is 2336 Acres (approx.)

Project Cost Phase-I is Rs. 2292 Cr.

Present runway length is 3050 m and has a Plan to extend the runway to 4000 m in the next phase.

Passenger Terminal Building to have an area of 96,000 Sq.m (10,33,335 sqft)

It will be able to handle up to 2,000 passengers during peak hours with its unique Integrated Terminal Building Design with swing facility and can cater to 9 million passengers per annum.

The airport has constructed a runway suitable for operating Code E aircraft, like Boeing B-777 and Airbus A-330. It will be extended later for operation of Code F aircraft, like Airbus A-380.

Flexible Apron Sizing can handle 20 aircraft (Code C) / 14 wide body aircrafts at a time.

An Apron and Terminal Building expansions in future is considered in the Master Plan and land reserved for the purpose.

Some key features of the Airport - Aeronautical.

Equipped with CAT-I Lighting

ILS facility, apart from DVOR

Kannur Airport is in “Fire Category-9”

Two Fire stations equipped with the latest firefighting equipment

Presence of Defence Enclave including Indian Air Force, Navy & Coast Guard

Full length parallel taxi way

PTB will have six Aero Bridges

In-Line X-Ray machines in Terminal Building

State–of–the–art Standard-3 X-Ray

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Machines

Self check-in machines

Self Baggage Drop machines, KIAL is perhaps the first Indian airport to have Baggage Drop-in facility. Go to counter weight your baggage take the printout and head for the aircraft. If your baggage is

excess weight, swipe your card and pay for your extra kilogram.

KIAL is perhaps the first Indian airport to have Baggage Drop-in facility. Go to counter weight your baggage take the printout and head for the aircraft. If your baggage is excess weight, swipe your card and pay for

your extra kilogram.

The airport will feature 48 check-in counters, 16 counters for emigration, immigration and customs each, three conveyer belts, 12 escalators, and 15 elevators. The airport will also have parking arrangements for up to 700 private cars, 200 taxis and 25 airport buses.

Modern Premium Lounges in Terminal Building

Day Hotel with 20 rooms, along with business centre, conference facilities etc.

Large area for shopping, food and beverages, Retails, Duty Free shops, etc.

Kannur Airport has rich green surroundings brown areas being fully landscaped.

Full Fledged Academy for Aviation and Hospitality (Funding Aid from National Skill Development Corporation) is under discussion.

Provision for 5 Star hotels in the premises

Airport Village and Township in the premises

Multi-Specialty Hospital, Wellness Centre, Cargo villages being set up.

KIAL acts as air cargo hub for Malabar Region due to huge number of international flight operations.

It will also create great employment opportunities.

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dedicated for this. The facility is expected to cater to both narrow and wide-bodied aircraft.

The airport has a 28,000 square meters (33,000 sq yd) fuel farm constructed and operated as a joint venture company floated by KIAL and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) — the BPCL-KIAL Fuel Farm Private Ltd. The Rs.17-crore fuel farm has underground tanks for aviation fuel storage and will provide fuel for aircraft operating from the airport. BPCL has an Rs.170-crore stake in KIAL.

Spaces of 10 acres each has been earmarked for Air force, Navy and Coast Guard to operate out of Kannur Airport. This has the shortest distance from the Gulf.

The Indian Air Force will have a presence at the airport with a separate enclave set up on 10 acres of land. Defense officials had approved the enclave in view of the airport's strategic location. Kannur Cantonment, the only Army Cantonment in Kerala is 30 kilometers away from the airport.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had sought airport land from KIAL to have a manufacturing base for helicopters. 80 acres of land had been allotted by the board to HAL in 2014. The HAL complex will include helicopter manufacturing for exporting,

helicopter maintenance and repair, and a helicopter pilot training centre.

The airport will also have around 634 CISF security personnel stationed in the 95,000 square meter passenger terminal building, which would be the eighth biggest in the country.

Airlines who are planning for International and Domestic Operations are Emirates, Etihad, Gulf Air, Air Arabia, Oman Airways, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Sri Lankan, Air Asia, Air India, Air India Express, Spice Jet, Go Air, Jet Airways and few more are expected.

Though the operational callanges are Price escalation, Resource augmentation, Monsoon, Over moisture Unforeseen strata, Boulders and related issues.

KIAL Chief Project Engineer & Incharge K. S. Shibu Kumar, while speaking at Wings India-2018, the largest international civil aviation exhibition at Hyderabad, said the final round of discussions is also going on with various international airlines to fly to international destinations like Dubai, Doha, Sharjah, Dammam, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait from KIAL.


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Volga-Dnepr Group has appointed Robert van de

Weg as its vice president for sales and marketing.

According to Volga-Dnepr, van de Weg is based in London and will embrace the commercial activities of all the group’s airlines, namely AirBridgeCargo Airlines, Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Atran Airlines. He is responsible for strengthening and developing the group’s

“cargo supermarket” strategy, which is based on using the synergies of its scheduled and charter businesses to provide unique customer benefits.

Van de Weg previously spent almost three years in senior roles with Volga-Dnepr before leaving to pursue his personal interests in 2017. Since then, he has continued to provide advisory and consulting services to the group to support its overall growth.

“It is my pleasure to be part of Volga-Dnepr Group’s international team of air freight professionals,” said van de

Weg. “My decision to rejoin the group stems from us both taking a well-considered and balanced view of what we want to achieve. I have missed the action that comes from being part of a growing and ambitious group of cargo airlines on a day-to-day basis and look forward to engaging fully in the sales and marketing activities of the group, supporting our customers with more service options as well as progressing ongoing projects to a new level.”

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Boeing and Qatar Airways signed a letter of intent to purchase five 777 Freighters, valued at $1.7 billion at list prices. When a purchase is finalized,

it will be posted to Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website.The letter of intent was signed during a ceremony attended by Qatari Minister of Finance and Qatar Airways Chairman His Excellency Mr. Ali Sharif Al Emadi, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister.

"The addition of five 777 Freighters is a significant moment for our cargo division," said His Excellency Mr. Al Baker. "As the world's third-largest cargo operator, Qatar Airways continues to invest in fleet expansion. This transaction will be a reinforcement of our confidence in Boeing to continue to deliver an outstanding product that meets our exacting standards. We expect no less than perfection, and we are confident that Boeing will continue to deliver that."

Qatar Airways currently operates a fleet of nearly 100 Boeing widebody airplanes and has about 100 more Boeing airplanes on order.

"We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Qatar Airways and we value their business and the positive impact on Boeing, our employees, suppliers and communities," said McAllister. "We are honored that one of the world's leading international cargo carriers recognizes the unmatched capabilities of the 777 Freighter to continue to lift their growing freight operations."

The 777 Freighter is capable of flying 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a payload of 112 tons (102 metric tonnes or 102,000 kg). The airplane's long range translates into significant savings as fewer stops mean lower landing fees, less congestion, lower cargo handling costs and shorter delivery times.

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Lufthansa Cargo Appoints New Cco

Lufthansa Cargo has appointed Dorothea von Boxberg as its

new chief commercial officer and executive board member for product and sales, subject to approval of the supervisory board, from August 1, 2018.

According to Lufthansa Cargo, Alexis von Hoensbroech, current CCO, is to become the new CEO and chairman of the executive board of Austrian Airlines from August 1, 2018. He has been in charge of Lufthansa Cargo’s product and sales division since December 2014.

Von Boxberg is currently vice president of global sales management at Lufthansa Cargo, responsible for areas including global performance management, pricing, airmail, product management and sales processes. As CCO, she will be responsible for the external organization of sales and handling, revenue management, pricing, network planning and sales management worldwide.

“I am pleased to propose to the supervisory board Dorothea von Boxberg as the successor to Alexis von Hoensbroech, who is currently serving as chief commercial officer of Lufthansa Cargo,” said Harry Hohmeister, chairman of the supervisory board at Lufthansa Cargo. “Her extensive management experience in strategy, product development and sales is an optimal prerequisite for this task.”

Former Hactl chief Mark Whitehead is no more

I t is with the utmost sadness that Hactl

reports the death of its recently-retired former Chief Executive, Mark Whitehead, who passed away in his sleep whilst competing in an ocean yacht race.

Mark joined Hactl in 2010 and, under his outstanding leadership, the company successfully navigated a period of unprecedented change, while continuing its investment and modernisation programmes. Mark’s tenure as Chief Executive was also distinguished by many industry “firsts”, and a host of industry awards.

Despite his recent retirement from Hactl on 7th March, Mark remained connected with, and firmly committed to Hactl’s future development, in the new role of Advisor. He will be greatly missed by all at Hactl.

Mark is survived by his wife Rebecca, daughter Francesca and son Charles, to whom the company extends its heartfelt condolences.

Dnata Obtains Gdp Certification In Uk

Ground handler dnata has been awarded the Good Distribution Practice certification by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.

According to dnata, the MHRA granted full Wholesaler Dealer Authorisation after dnata completed the agency’s Good Distribution Programme. In order to achieve certification, dnata was required to either review or make enhancements to its

quality systems, operations documentation and facilities management practices. The company took just six months to complete the process.

“We have invested in pharma-handling facilities across the UK in response to customer demand and in recognition of the growing importance of pharma cold-chain logistics,” said Gary Morgan, CEO of dnata UK. “With world-class technology already in place at our facilities, the next logical step was to ensure standards compliance and achieve UK MHRA certification. These initiatives not

only demonstrate our ongoing focus on safety and quality, but also reinforce our commitment to our airline customers who operate in the fast-growing pharmaceutical transportation sector.”

The new technology includes a 24-hour warehouse-monitoring system which can conduct temperature mapping and advise dnata operators ahead of any deviations. During the cold front across the UK in March 2018, this helped dnata prepare for the plummeting temperatures and ensure that all pharma shipments followed the optimum route, at temperatures that limited the risk of spoilage.

Automated handling systems that can store pharmaceuticals at variable temperature ranges have also been installed, according to dnata.


CARGO

Fraport AG receives CEIV Pharma certification

F raport AG, the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), has received

the CEIV Pharma certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for ramp handling of pharmaceuticals. Hence, FRA is the largest airport worldwide to have received this certification for the entire handling chain of pharmaceutical products. The CEIV (Center of Excellence for

Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) certificate is awarded for reliable transport of time-critical and temperature-sensitive products. The global CEIV standard was developed by IATA with the aim of supporting airlines, handling companies and forwarding agents to comply with internationally recognized rules and norms for the handling of pharmaceutical products.

Martin Bien, Senior Executive Vice President of Ground Services at Fraport AG, received the accolade at the IATA Ground Handling Conference in Doha. During the ceremony, Bien said: “With the CEIV Pharma certification from IATA, Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest pharmaceutical hubs in the world to offer a fully certified ground handling process – now with ramp handling

also included.”

More than 100,000 metric tons of vaccines, drugs, medicines and other pharmaceutical products were handled at Frankfurt Airport in 2017. The health and wellbeing of many people depends on first-class handling of these sensitive items. Consequently, the standards for this logistical challenge are very high. Meeting them requires quality management, training of all parties involved in the process, and an infrastructure that enables product-specific handling and storage.

Fraport AG’s ramp handling division has been operating a transporter vehicle for temperature-controlled shipments for over 20 years. Now, it is the first ground equipment in the world to be covered by the CEIV certification. The special vehicle allows transportation of main and lower-deck units in a range from -30 to +30 degrees Celsius with pinpoint precision. Moreover, the transporter is equipped with an electronic temperature monitoring system and tracking options.

“We see pharmaceutical transportation as a growth market for the future,” added Martin Bien. “Receiving IATA’s CEIV certification underscores that Fraport has the requisite infrastructure and the necessary expertise to accommodate this growth. We are well prepared for future requirements of the pharmaceutical industry and forwarding companies.”

Omar Hariri appointed new CEO of Saudia Cargo

Omar Hariri has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Airlines Cargo Co, Hariri has extensive management experience

and various achievements in many of the leadership positions he has held over the past years in the fields of transportation, supply and logistics.

The new CEO will lead the company and strengthen its current position in accordance with the transformation strategy which took into account, the development of all services provided, the promotion of performance and production, in addition strengthen the aspects of security and safety in all stations and facilities to meet the international quality standards.

Saudia Cargo currently is going through important stages of its transformation 2020 program launched early 2017 in line with the Saudi 2030 vision, aiming to upgrade the various services and sectors and all of its working cadres.


CARGO

UPS posts solid first quarter 2018 gains

UPS net income increased 15 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 with

international packages and supply chain & freight making up for weaker US domestic profits. Net income increased by 15 per cent to $1.3 billion and revenue was up 10 per cent to $17.1 billion, with average yields rising by 4.3 per cent led by international and US deferred air products.

The International segment’s revenue increased by 15 per cent to $3.5 billion despite two fewer operating days in many

countries, with export, domestic and cargo product groups achieving double digit revenue. Export volume growth in Europe and the US was strong during the quarter and operating profits increased 15 per cent to $594 million.

UPS chairman and chief executive officer, David Abney says: “The execution of our diversified global strategies and our investments produced double-digit growth in revenue and profit. Each of our International regions is contributing to our financial gains, and we expect this strong momentum to continue.”

Supply chain & freight revenue increased by 16 per cent to $3.3 billion and operating profits were up 14 per cent to $170 million with the business unit focusing on high quality, middle-market customers.

The US domestic segment experienced strong demand in the first quarter but both unexpected and planned items hitting operating profits.Revenue increased 7.2 per cent to $10.2 billion but operating profits were down from $950 million in the first quarter of 2017 to $756 million this year. Severe winter weather hit operating profits by $85 million, along with Saturday deployment, network projects and higher pension expenses.

Abney says: “Top-line growth in our business was strong across all business segments, reflecting the power of UPS’s global solutions and continued favourable economic conditions. When combined with our transformation initiatives, these favourable trends position UPS for strong returns going forward.”

Etihad Cargo invests in German temperature-control containers

E tihad Cargo has retained the cool-chain services of Frankfurt-based DoKaSch Temperature Solutions to provide air-

conditioned “Opticooler” ULD containers.

The move will boost the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s capability to transport temperature-sensitive cargo, expanding its “TempCheck” cool-chain initiative, which caters to clients dealing in pharmaceuticals.

The containers will be in use on Etihad Cargo’s fleet through its international network, which stretches to more than 90 destinations in over 50 countries. Etihad joins Qatar Cargo and China Airlines among cargo-carrying airlines employing DoKaSch’s temperature-control equipment.


Special interview

“In the nearest time the Russian side is expecting the issue of the RFP for 200 Ka-226T helicopters”

Mr Boginsky CEO - Russian Helicopters.

1. What key technologies and systems showcased at DefExpo 2018?

Russian Helicopters Holding Company showcased Mi -171A2 and Ka-226T helicopters at DefExpo 2018. Both of these models have been launched on the Indian market. Guests and participants of the exhibition will be able to learn about the competitive advantages of Ka-226T helicopter which will be produced in our Joint venture Indo-Russian Helicopters limited.

During the air show in Dubai Russian Helicopters signed a contract with the Indian Vectra Group for the delivery of the first helicopter with an option for one more rotorcraft of the type. The first Mi-171A2 is to be delivered to India in 2018; the certification activities are already underway with the aim to further ramp up deliveries.

2. What aspect of your business is your primary focus at DefExpo 2018, and why?

During this exhibition our main focus will be on developing cooperation in the sphere of after-sales support service. This issue is of crucial importance for us given the fact that India is the operator of about 400 Russian and Soviet -made helicopters. Holding Company sees mutual interest in timely extension of airworthiness of our helicopters as it ensures flight safety.

3. Tell us about the production of Mi-38T helicopter. Who else, apart from Russian ministry of defence, do you see is likely to buy it? What sets it apart from M i-38 helicopter?

Rotorcraft of this class have never been produced in Russia before, this is an absolutely new product

that we have managed to launch into production. Currently, first two Mi-38T intended for Russian Ministry of Defense are being assembled at Kazan Helicopters facilities. This is a troop airlift version of Mi-38 helicopter, all assemblies and components are Russian made. Moreover, the provision is made for the installation of communication means for military purposes, as well as auxiliary fuel tanks to increase the flight range. The development of specialized versions, including the arctic version of Mi-38T helicopter helps increasing the functionality and expanding the area of its use.

As for the civil version of Mi-38, at present we are in negotiations with a number of state customers and we expect to deliver the first helicopter in 2019. Together with Rosoboronexport, we have already started promoting Mi-38 to the international market. The helicopter performance allows its employment in any natural and climatic conditions. Potential customers include all operators of Mi- 8/17, which face the missions requiring

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Special interview

increased load carrying and thrust -to-weight capacity of the helicopter.

Mi-38 is capable to successfully perform missions aimed at improving transport accessibility of regions. This rotorcraft provides an opportunity to organize passenger transportation in the areas, where it is impossible to use fixed-wing aircraft due to environmental and geographical conditions. The helicopter cabin may accommodate up to 30 passengers. There is also a possibility to provide a VIP-cabin layout.

4. Worldwide only KAMOV helicopters are co-axle configuration. Why is it not a popular design?

Coaxial main rotor scheme is a signature of Kamov brand, serial production of these helicopters has been mastered only in Russia. This design gives a range of competitive benefits to this helicopter, especially when it is employed by the Indian Navy. First of all, it facilitates piloting, ensures ideal stability with crosswinds and maneuverability, which is crucial when landing onboard a ship. Moreover, coaxial Helicopters feature smaller dimensions, hence, it is possible to place a larger quantity of helicopters onboard a ship.

5. Is there a possibility of you revitalising the depleted grounded fleet of Mi-26 helicopters of the Indian Air Force? Why did it languish in the first place?

India announced a t ender for Mi-26 overhaul, and Russian Helicopters participates in this t ender. We have sent our proposals to the Indian party for the extension of airworthiness of Mi -26 helicopters and expect their answer.

6. The contract for 200

Kamov 226T helicopters was said to be signed with India in the first quarter of 2018. What is the update on that?

In November 2017 a meeting between the Indian Ministry of Defence and the Russian delegation headed by Rosoboronexport was held, and the representatives of Russian Helicopters Holding Company also attended it. The purpose of that meeting was to address any outstanding issues that may affect issuance of RFP. As of today, all these issues are resolved.

7. How will you help in localization of Ka- 226T in India?

First, we will provide our partners all the necessary components and technology and we will actively participate in the organization of production in India. After t hat, the production of components from the supplied materials and the assembly of helicopters will commence, which will finally lead us to a complete assembly of helicopters in India.

8. What other opportunities do you see for Russian Helicopters in India? Are you going to participate in Indian Navy's NMRH and NUH programmes? Which helicopters will you field in those programmes?

Taking into account t he plans for Ka-226T pr od uctio n localization in India, we made a decision t o take part in the tender for the supply of light helicopters for the Indian Navy. Our proposal is to place the order at the Russian and Indian joint venture. It is in full compliance with Make in India policy and should ensure the loading and future development of the joint venture. This project also has obvious economic advantages - the Indian side will be able t o make more profit from the investments in the JV, support the local producer and significantly save funds, as it will be substantially less expensive to train personnel and perform maintenance of a homogeneous fleet.

9. What is the update on the upgrade program of Ka-28?

Currently the Holding Company is carrying out overhaul and upgrade of Ka-28 helicopters of t he Indian Navy. The rotorcraft shall be fitted with the new avionics enhancing their flight performance. Indian Ka- 28 shall receive modern flight and navigation suite and upgraded communication means.

10. What is the status of the JV with India and when does the manufacturing line for 140 Ka-226T start functioning?

lndo -Russian Helicopters Limited, a Russian and Indian joint venture was registered in M ay 2017. The JV participants are HAL, Russian Helicopters and Rosoboron export. To date, JV management has been established, an approval of the Indian Ministry of Defence for payment of charter capital has been received and the Russian party has already paid its part of initial share capital. Also, the Moo ident ifie d the production site where the JV shall be situated in the vicinity of Tumkur, near Bangalore.


DEFENSE & MILITARY

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by

the Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, met and accorded approval to Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Services valued at over Rs 3,687 crore.

In a boost to indigenisation and in realisation of India's growing technological prowess, the DAC approved procurement of Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO’s) designed and developed NAG Missile System (NAMIS) at the cost of Rs 524 crore. The system includes a third generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile, the NAG, along with the Missile Carrier Vehicle (NAMICA). The NAG missile is

a third generation anti-tank guided missile, which has top attack capabilities that can effectively engage and destroy all known enemy tanks during day and night. This will give a quantum boost to the Army's capability against enemy armour.

The DAC also approved procurement of thirteen 127

mm calibre guns for the Navy. These guns will be fitted on-board new construction ships for undertaking surface engagements including Naval Gunfire Support Operations. The guns will enable Naval ships to provide fire support and engagement of targets on the land. These guns have engagement range of 24

kilometres, which could be extended further by using Extended Range Gun Munitions (ERGM). These guns, a long outstanding requirement of the Navy would be procured from BAE Systems of the United States of America under the categorisation of Buy (Global) at an approximate cost of over Rs 3,000 crore.

The DAC also reviewed the progress of the DRDO programme to develop indigenous Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS).

DAC Approves Capital Acquisition Proposals Worth Rs 3,687 Crore

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth

up to $97.9 million to develop a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) next-generation missile warning system for aircraft that will protect pilots and crews from new and emerging threats. Under the Limited

Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) contract, the company’s 2-Color Advanced Warning System (2C-AWS) will provide the aircraft with missile warning and hostile fire protection to improve survivability and mission effectiveness in contested environments.

“Army aviators are facing an evolving threat environment that requires advanced detection capabilities,” said Paul Markwardt, vice president and general manager of Survivability, Targeting, and Sensing Solutions at BAE Systems. “Our system will provide the Army fleet with unmatched protection capability that helps warfighters execute their missions.”

The company developed its 2C-AWS system with Leonardo DRS and proposed the solution in response to the Army’s June solicitation for LIMWS. Leonardo DRS will provide the 2-color infrared sensor as the eyes of the system.

2C-AWS provides a foundation for the Army’s future threat detection needs and is designed to be upgradeable to meet future customer needs. It will work with existing Army aircraft survivability equipment, including aircraft interfaces and countermeasure systems.

The contract builds on BAE Systems’ long heritage in aircraft protection and its strong relationship with the Army. It demonstrates the company’s ability to accelerate the evolution of its proven Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) to quickly provide an innovative solution that addresses this QRC requirement. CMWS is currently fielded on thousands of Army platforms and has saved dozens of aircraft and their crews since it was first fielded in 2005.

Developing next-generation missile warning system for aircraft


DEFENSE & MILITARY

The third ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV project was inducted into the Indian Navy at Port Blair. The ship was commissioned

as INLCU L53 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in-Chief A&N Command. Designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the ship showcases the immense potential of the country’s indigenous ship building capability and is in consonance with the national goal of ‘Make in India’.

LCU MK-IV ship is an amphibious ship with a displacement of 830 Tons and is capable of transporting combat equipment such as Main Battle Tanks Arjun, T72 and other Armoured Vehicles. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems such as the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The indigenous CRN 91 Gun with Stabilised Optronic Pedestal provides the ship the requisite offensive capability for undertaking patrolling in addition.

The ship, commanded by Lt Cdr Vikas Anand, has a complement of five officers and 45 sailors. Capable of carrying 160 troops in addition, the ships would be based in the Andaman and Nicobar Command bolstering the Command’s capability in undertaking multi role activities such as beaching operations, HADR, search/ rescue, and supply and replenishment of distant islands.

The remaining five ships of the project are in an advanced stage of construction and are scheduled to be inducted into Indian Navy over the next year and half. Induction of these ships will contribute to the nation’s maritime security needs and would accomplish India’s quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding.

Commissioning of Third Ship of Landing Craft Utility Mk-IV ‘IN LCU L53’ (GRSE Yard 2094) at port Blair

Honeywell’s JetWave satellite communications hardware,

which powers Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX service for the Connected Aircraft, is now installed aboard 25 business jets across the Asia Pacific region. This includes major aircraft platforms such as the Gulfstream G550 and G650 and Bombardier Global 6000.

To date, Honeywell has delivered over 1,000 JetWave systems across the commercial airline and business aviation sectors, with 250 installations

completed for commercial airlines worldwide, and more than 100 installations on popular Bombardier, Dassault and Gulfstream business jets. JetWave allows business jet passengers to enjoy reliable, high-speed, global in-flight Wi-Fi that is comparable to what they are used to in the office or at home.

“In Asia Pacific, business travelers are demanding better in-flight Wi-Fi, with most willing to pay a premium for faster connectivity. Honeywell sees the

Asia Pacific region as one of the key demand drivers for in-flight connectivity services in business aviation,” said Andy Gill, senior director, Business and General Aviation, Asia Pacific, Honeywell Aerospace.

“As part of our long-term strategy, business jet operators and owners in the region will no longer have to fly their aircraft to the U.S. for JetWave installation, knowing we now offer local installations across Asia Pacific. This reduces installation time and cost.”

JetWave allows business jets to connect to Inmarsat’s Global Xpress Ka-band service Jet ConneX, the most

consistent, global high-speed broadband service for business jets. Jet ConneX is Honeywell’s connectivity service brand name for the business aviation market, and offers data plans with speeds of up to 15 Mbps. This allows passengers to videoconference, transfer large files, go online, stream videos and do anything else they could do on the ground – all at 40,000 feet. Jet ConneX also brings operators one step closer to the Connected Aircraft with the availability of Honeywell’s GoDirect® services, which provides pilots and operators with the information they need to manage their flight operations and network.

Honeywell’s Connected Aircraft Gains Momentum as Demand for Connectivity Grows in Asia Pacific


DEFENSE & MILITARY

A Dakota DC-3 aircraft of 1940’s vintage would be

inducted shortly in to the Vintage Aircraft Flight of the Indian Air Force. A large fleet of Dakota DC-3 served in the IAF till 1988.

It was one of the most versatile transport aircraft of its time. To honour the first Dakota which transported troops of the 1st Sikh Regiment to Srinagar on 27 Oct 47, during the Kashmir conflict, the IAF has allocated the aircraft with a registration number. Built in 1944, the

aircraft served in military with the RAF and was also operated by various civil airlines.

The aircraft was obtained from scrap in 2011 and was restored to flying condition in UK by Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar for gifting it to the IAF. Subsequently, the IAF signed a contract with M/s Reflight Airworks Ltd London for upgrading its navigational systems. The CAS ceremonially accepted the aircraft into the IAF from Mr. Rajeev

Chandrasekhar on 13 Feb 18.

After successfully completing all test flights, after its restoration, the aircraft commenced its journey from the UK on 17 Apr 18. It is being flown to India by a joint team crew of the IAF and M/s Reflight Airworks Ltd. The ferry to India by making en-route halts at France, Italy, Greece, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, will be completed on 25 Apr 18 at Jamnagar.

To honour the old war horse in its new residence, the induction ceremony of Dakota VP-905 is scheduled on 04 May 18 at Air Force Station Hindan. The ceremony will include

the representatives from the OEM, dignitaries from the High Commission of the UK and the proud veterans of the IAF who have operated this magnificent flying machine.

An aircraft of this generation being flown to India from across the World after its restoration, is an unprecedented event in the history of the IAF and joins our vintage flight which was raised in Palam in 1988. The Present day heritage aircraft in Vintage Flight are Howard and Tiger moth with plans afoot to add a wider variety of military aircraft which forms a part of our rich ancestry.

Dakota DC-3: Homebound to India

Raytheon Company and the U.S. Navy completed the final developmental test to integrate the Joint Standoff Weapon

C onto the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s C variant, keeping the low-cost, air-to-ground missile on track for full deployment in 2019.

The JSOW glide weapon uses a GPS-inertial navigation system with an imaging infrared seeker that can identify and track targets autonomously. JSOW C weighs 1,000 pounds and is effective against high-value land targets at ranges greater than 70 nautical miles, day or night, and in adverse weather conditions.

“With JSOW C in its internal weapons bay, the Navy’s F-35C can now eliminate the toughest ground targets from significant standoff ranges,” said Mike Jarrett, vice president of Raytheon Air Warfare Systems. “JSOW’s advanced warhead and smart fuse provide fighter pilots with plenty of flexibility against hard and soft targets — plus, it has many programmable effects.”

Lockheed Martin, manufacturer of the F-35, and the F-35 Joint Program Office participated in the latest test, which took place on the Navy’s China Lake ranges in California.

F-35 gets precision target engagement with Raytheon JSOW missile


DEFENSE & MILITARY

India has launched a sixth satellite using cryogenic

technology, achieving another milestone towards space research. The latest satellite, the 2140-kg GSAT 6A, launched from here at 1656h on March 29, was separated after 17 minutes from the three-stage rocket and injected into the designated geosynchronous transfer orbit. Live footage was transmitted by the satellite from its onboard cameras.

The satellite will strengthen India’s communication system for both civil and military applications, and possibly provide speed to the poor mobile phone communications provided by Indian mobile phone companies. The successful launch sparked smiles and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian

Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan and all scientists.

India has had a very successful space programme based on its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) over the past few decades but success in cryogenic technology for India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) has come also after three decades of efforts to develop it indigenously.

Notably though, the PSLV rocket was based on French Viking technology obtained under an agreement signed in the 1960s while for GSLV, some basic cryogenic technology has been shared by Russia. Not many would know but it is worth recalling that the space cooperation was signed in the late 1960s by a relatively junior IAS officer, Mr TN Seshan, who

also ensured training of some 20 Indian engineers in French space institutions. Mr Seshan reached the apex in his career as a Secretary to the Government, was responsible for creating security structure for top leaders like the President and Prime Minister.

The success of the heavy GSLV MkII-F08 rocket has inspired confidence towards launching India’s second Moon Mission, due for October 2018. Said Dr Sivan: “This is the sixth successful launch of GSLV with indigenous cryogenic engine. The GSAT-6A satellite was placed

in its designated orbit precisely.”

“The GSAT-6A will complement GSAT-6 launched earlier. The two satellites will provide platform for advanced technologies for point-to-point communication.”

He pointed out that the performance of the second stage of the rocket’s Vikas engine had been tweaked to improve by a significant six percent, and that its electro-hydraulic actuation system had been replaced with a newer electro-mechanical actuation system made by ISRO itself using high space grade lithium (li-Ion) batteries.

India successfully launches GSAT-6A communication satellite

The representatives of the Indian MoD visited Kamov Helicopters of Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec) within the framework of the project of the delivering 200

units of Ka-226T rotorcraft and establishing its serial production in India. The Indian military took part in the demonstration flight of Ka-226T which is to be manufactured by the joint venture in Tumkur.

The Delegation of the Indian MoD visited prototype production facility and design bureau of Kamov Helicopters. The visitors were shown the digital models of Ka-226T which is the first digitally developed Russian rotorcraft. A version of Ka-226T in a different technical configuration was designed specially for the Indian state customer. The production of rotorcraft shall be set up at Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of Russian Helicopters Holding Company, and subsequently it will be transferred phase-by-phase to the site of Indo-Russian Helicopters Limited joint venture in India. All in all, 200 units of Ka-226T helicopters are to be delivered to Indian military.

“Our Indian partners were demonstrated Ka-226T capabilities and learned more about the Holding’s groundwork for the project. This visit allowed the colleagues to not only ascertain high performance of this helicopter but to appraise scientific and technical potential of our design bureaus”, noted Andrey Boginskiy, Director General of Russian Helicopters Holding Company.

Light utility Ka-226T helicopter, featuring a coaxial main rotor system, with the maximum take-off weight of 3.6 tons is capable of transporting up to 1 ton of payload. It can be equipped with transport cabin, which allows transporting up to 6 people, or modules fitted with special equipment. Improved flight performance of Ka-226T helicopter, environmental friendliness, cost effectiveness, state-of-the-art avionics suite and additional flight safety solutions make this helicopter one of the best in its class.

Indian delegation witnessed performance of Ka-226T helicopter


AVIATION JOBS

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Female Indian nationals, with Indian Passport, between 18 to 27 Years of age.• Educational Qualification : Passed 10+2 examination, from a recognized Board or University.• Communication : Fluency and clarity of speech in English and Hindi.• Height : Minimum of 155 cms, with proportionate weight, as per BMI.• Appearance : Clear skin, positive body language and well groomed. No visible scars or tattoos.

REQUIREMENTS

• Please wear a Half-sleeve Shirt and a knee length well fitted Skirt with black Stocking.• Candidate must carry, a passport size photograph, 10th and 12th Mark Sheets from a recognised Board

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Above are the venue details where interviews are being conducted by Indigo Recruitment Partners

Interview City Position Date Time Venue

Pune Cabin Crew 4-May-18 9AM - 12PMHotel: Novotel,Weikfield IT City Infopark, Survey No. 30/3, Ramwadi,

Viman Nagar

Gurgaon(ISC) Cabin Crew 5-May-18 10AM - 1PMInterGlobe Aviation Limited ("IndiGo"),Level 2, Tower C, Global

Business Park, MG Road

Mumbai Cabin Crew 7-May-18 11AM - 3PM Hotel:The Mirador, 131 / B, New Link Road, Chakala, Andheri East

Guwahati Cabin Crew 10-May-18 9AM - 11AM Hotel: Kiranshree portico , Paltan Bazar, G.S Road

Kolkata Cabin Crew 10-May-18 9AM - 2PM Hotel: Hyatt Regency, JA-1, Sector III, Salt Lake City

Lucknow Cabin Crew 13-May-18 9AM - 12PM Hotel : Vivanta by Taj, Gomti Nagar, Vipin Khand

Hyderabad Cabin Crew 15-May-18 8AM - 10AM Hotel: Radisson, HITEC City, Gachibowli

Shillong Cabin Crew 18-May-18 8AM - 10AM Hotel :Polo Towers, Polo Grounds

Gurgaon(ISC) Cabin Crew 19-May-18 10AM - 1PMInterGlobe Aviation Limited ( "IndiGo"),Level 2, Tower C, Global

Business Park, MG Road

Jaipur Cabin Crew 21-May-18 9AM - 12PM Hotel: Royal Orchid Tonk Road, Durgapura

Bangalore Cabin Crew 22-May-18 9AM - 12PM Hotel: Iris ,The business hotel and Spa,70, Brigade Road

Kolkata Cabin Crew 31-May-18 8AM - 10AM Hotel: O2 Oxygen ,VIP road , Kaikhali

Mumbai Cabin Crew 24-May-18 11AM – 3 PM Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East

Chandigarh Cabin Crew 27-May-18 10 AM -3 PM Hotel: Aroma Complex, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22-C

Delhi Cabin Crew 29-May-18 10 AM -3 PM Essex Farms Pvt. Ltd 4, Aurobindo Marg


City Interview Date Time (Hrs) Venue

Mumbai May 5, 2018 1000 hrs to 1300 hrsKaledonia (HDIL Building), 4th Floor, Off Western Express Highway, Sahar Road, Andheri East, Near Andheri East Railway Station, Mumbai.

Chandigarh May 10, 2018 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs The Golden Plaza Hotel, Paras Downtown Square Zirakpur, Chandigarh.

Ahmedabad May 11, 2018 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs The Ummed Ahmedabad, Airport Circle, Ahmedabad.

Delhi May 11, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

Pune May 14, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrsNovotel, Pune Nagar Road, Weikfield IT Infopark, Survey No. 30/3, Ramwadi,Viman Nagar Pune.

Nagpur May 16, 2018 0900 hrs to 1300 hrsThe Legend Inn, 15 Modern Society, Vardha Road,near Sonegaon Airport, Nagpur.

Lucknow May 17, 2018 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs Golden Tulip, 6, Station Road, Lucknow.

Kolkata May 18, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrsThe Circle Club, Crossing of VIP Road, Rajarhat, New Town Express Way, Opp Charnock Hospital, Kolkata Airport, Kolkata.

Mumbai May 19, 2018 1000 hrs to 1300 hrsKaledonia (HDIL Building), 4th Floor, Off Western Express Highway, Sahar Road, Andheri East, Near Andheri East Railway Station, Mumbai.

Thiruvananthapuram May 24, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrsUday Suites, TC 34/757/3, Watts Lane, Beach PO, Shangumugham,Thiruvananthapuram.

Bengaluru May 26, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrsAmity Global Business School, 372, St. John's Hospital Road, 3rd Block, Kormangala, Bengaluru.

Delhi May 28, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

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Announcing walk-in interviews for cabin crew

Eligibility criteria to attend the interview • Age - 18 and 27 years.• Edu. Qualification - Appeared for or HSC Pass (10 plus 2).• Marital status - Unmarried. • Height - Male 170 cms (min) / Female 157 cms (min).• Weight - In proportion to height.• Language skills - Fluency in English and Hindi. • Physical features - Pleasing personality and good eyesight.• Interactive skills - Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills.Must posses a valid Indian passport and must carry resume with 1 passport size and 1 full length photo. Dress code: Male Candidates: Western formals with a tie. Female candidates - Formal blouse or shirt with a knee length skirt.

Experienced Cabin Crew and those unable to attend can apply at jetairways.com/careers.

For more information, visit jetairways.com/careers or log on to facebook.com/jetairways. Source: Jetairways.com

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Bangalore 23-May-18 09am - 02pm The Park 14/7, MG Road, Bangalore - 560042.


Mumbai 25-May-18 09am - 02pm Hotel Peninsula Grand Sakinaka Junction, Andheri East, Mumbai -400072




Shillong 30-May-18 09am - 02pm Hotel Polo Towers Polo Grounds, Shillong, Meghalaya - 793001


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• Excellent Communication skills.

• Minimum Ht- 155 cms for female and 173 cms for male.

• Min Edu – 10+ 2 (Class 12th), fluent in English and Hindi.

• Unblemished skin with no marks scars or tattoos.

• BMI range for female 18 – 22 and for male 18 - 25.

• Age: 18 -32 Years.

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