India Aviation 2012 - Day 3

ISSUE FEATURES

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  COVER STORY
  IATA demands major government support to aviation sector
  

  With the Indian aviation sector going through difficult times, Tony Tyler, the Director General and CEO of International Air Transport Association (IATA) today made a fervent appeal to the Indian government to rework its aviation policies as to keep the industry afloat.

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  SHOW REPORT
  Falcon 7X - A quantum leap into the future
  

  On the opening day of India Aviation 2012, Dassault Aviation presented the latest large-cabin, long- range business jet from its stables - the Falcon 7X. The short 45-minute flight was a joyful and pleasing experience onboard the luxurious...

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  Hawker Beechcraft — What’s on display at India Aviation
  

  The flagship of the Hawker line, the composite fuselage Hawker 4000 sets the standard in India for quality, performance and value in the super-midsize business jet class.

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  Max MRO Services to grow components market
  

  Air France Industries-KLM Engineering and Maintenance which has taken a stake in Max MRO Services based out of Mumbai is building aircraft components business in India. It has plans of setting up a new facility in India soon for nose-to-tail components solutions.

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  Prabhatam Aviation expanding
  

  Prabhatam Aviation is looking at enhancing the tourism sector in India and is thus expanding its existing fleet of advanced helicopters from Eurocopter family comprising three single/twin engine choppers, with one single engine helicopter to start operations by the end of this month.

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  SHOW REPORT
  Power behind the Sukhoi Superjet 100
  

  On the opening day of India Aviation 2012, United Aircraft Corporation of Russia showcased, the Sukhoi Superjet 100, the latest airliner to enter the Regional Jet market. The exercise involved a 45-minute ride for a group of media personnel.

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  SHOW REPORT
  Advanced CFM56-7BE maintaining highly successful in-service record
  

  The CFM56-7BE-powered Boeing Next-Generation 737 has maintained a highly successful entry into commercial service. Since the first airplane was delivered to China Southern Airlines in July 2011 approximately 250 aircraft have been delivered to more than 50 operators worldwide.

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  Bell signs purchase agreement with India Fly Safe Aviation Ltd
  

  India Fly Safe Aviation Ltd (IFSAL) signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 429 during a ceremony at Bell Helicopter’s exhibit during India Aviation in Hyderabad.

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  Interglobe Established signs 2 MoUs for sale of LET410 aircraft
  

  In the backdrop of India Aviation 2012, Interglobe Established Private Limited signed two memorandum of understandings (MoU) for sale of LET410 aircraft in India. The first agreement was signed with Asia Aviation for three LET 410 aircraft which was followed by another for one Let 410 with Turbo Aviation Private Limited.

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  Embraer signs MoU with Air Works for spares repository
  

  Embraer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Air Works India Engineering Pvt Ltd to create a spares repository for all of its executive jets in India. The ceremony took place at the 3rd International Exhibition and Conference on Civil Aviation in Hyderabad.

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  Embraer redefines Legacy
  

  Embraer has made improvements to its Legacy 600/650 jets that refines the interior, features a state-of-the-art cabin management system and offers increased efficiency and safety for aircraft operations, significantly raising the bar for its class. The new versions, with a host of new options, are now available for standard aircraft produced in 2012.

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  INDUSTRY | INTERVIEW
  ‘Dassault’s share of the Indian market is already strong and growing’
  

  We’ve made a long-term commitment to all our Falcon operators for continuously improving our services. The current crisis has not changed our action plan in this regards, either. We are increasing our own maintenance capacities and extended our authorised service centers network.

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  Raytheon’s AutoTrac III enables Indian airspace harmonisation
  

  Raytheon’s next generation air traffic management system, AutoTrac III (AT3), is now operational at three Indian airports run by Airports Authority of India - Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai - covering three of the four Indian Flight Information Regions (FIRs).

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  Powerfly introduces ‘timeshare’ concept
  

  Captain G.R.Gopinath ushered in ‘Simplifly’ with the launch of low-cost airline Air Deccan (sold later to Kingfisher Airlines). Now, he has pioneered another venture in the aviation business in India. He introduced the concept of ‘timeshare’ with the launch of Powerfly Vacations in 2011 and one year in its operations, it is making substantial headway.

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  Helicopters for EMS, major projects need to be developed: Indocopters
  

  Presently almost 100 per cent of helicopter usage is for passenger transport when it has enormous potential for other operations such as Emergency Medical Services (EMS); moving goods in inaccessible areas etc and Indocopters is eyeing that market...

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  INDUSTRY | INTERVIEW
  ‘PowerJet is setting up a state-of-the-art customer support and service structure’
  

  PowerJet has developed a specific SaM146 support organisation called PowerLife ensuring fast and reliable access to information and assistance under any circumstances.

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  Irkut’s MC-21 Airliner to pamper passengers
  

  Wide and comfortable seats, extra leg room and more space for cabin baggage are usually a luxury only business class travellers can afford. Now, the economy class traveller can indulge in the same extravagance should airlines begin incorporating the MC-21, designed and built by Russian plane-maker Irkut Corp, into their fleet.

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  Airbus hopes high from India
  

  Airbus once again reiterated that India is a key market for the company and stated that the Airbus market share of new aircraft orders in India is over 70 per cent. Addressing a press conference on the second day of India Aviation, Airbus officials stated that keeping this in view, the company is strengthening its six pillars...

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  SRK Aviacom offers simulators for India
  

  Elite Simulation Solutions, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of advanced PC driven flight simulators for single/multi engine aircraft and helicopter is showcasing its products at India Aviation.