India Aviation 2012 - Day 2
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ISSUE FEATURES
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COVER STORY
Aviation Challenges Will Be Overcome: Ajit Singh
With dark clouds still looming large on the aviation sector, India Aviation 2012 got off to a steady start at the Begumpet airport in Hyderabad. Setting the tone for a ‘bright future’ in the long term, the Civil Aviation Minister, Ajit Singh said that the growing interest in the flagship aviation event was a reflection...
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SHOW REPORT
Agreed we are late but we will deliver what we have promised: Boeing on Dreamliner
High fuel prices, lower load factors and adverse exchange rates have been the reasons for the airlines losses. Airlines should raise their fares by 15 per cent to survive,” said Dinesh Keskar, President, Boeing India.
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Government will not and cannot bail out any private airline: Civil Aviation Minister
The Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh today categorically ruled out bailing out any private airline stating that it was a ‘free enterprise’ and that the airline companies had to rework their business models accordingly.
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INDUSTRY | INTERVIEW
‘I am confident that we will see E-Jets flying within India before very long’
Some of the important new products introduced by BEL in the past one year are – Bharani, a low level lightweight radar; Hullmounted sonar (detecting subsurface targets in sea); New electronic voting machine (EVM)...
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SP’S EXCLUSIVE
‘In India service is key and we ensure customer satisfaction’
India’s growth potential is obvious. As a part of the BRIC nations, India is the key. Latin American and European markets have already matured and hence expansion and hopes for resizing and redoubling will come from new segments like India, which is a strategic country.
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SP’S EXCLUSIVE
Eurocopter eyeing new market segments in India
The Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh today categorically ruled out bailing out any private airline stating that it was a ‘free enterprise’ and that the airline companies had to rework their business models accordingly.
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SHOW REPORT
International traffic routes to be opened up
Jet Aviation has entered into an agreement with New Delhi-based Arrow Aircraft Services Private Limited (Arrow Aircraft Services), appointing Arrow Aircraft Services as its MRO sales representative for India effective April 1, 2014.
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Piper names dealer for India
The Minister for Civil Aviation, Ajit Singh today announced that private airlines would soon get traffic rights to operate on international routes. The plan is to add about 500 to 600 new flights during the year to Europe, Asia and Africa.
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INDUSTRY | INTERVIEW
‘The prospect for continued growth in Asia-Pacific is tremendous and CFM is proud to be a part of that growth’
The CFM56 product line includes six engine models spanning the thrust range from 18,500 to 34,000 pounds (82 to 151 kN) thrust powering 30 commercial and military applications.
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SHOW REPORT
Peter Gutsmiedl Cassidian’s first India CEO
With bad times hitting the general aviation sector, in 2013 as many as 19 business jets were sold by their Indian owners in overseas markets. In the same year, the addition to the Indian inventory was just three jets, indicating a negative growth for the first time.
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SHOW REPORT
Gulfstream optimistic about India
Regional Senior Vice President for International Sales of Gulfstream Aerospace Roger Perry and his team briefed the media at the Taj Krishna in Hyderabad on the eve of the third edition of India Aviation 2012.
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SHOW REPORT
Dilip Chhabria design to change dynamics of aircraft interior market, Airworks bets big on this segment
From designing cars to interiors of a mid-size business jet for Dilip Chhabria it is a natural extension of his passion. And Airworks, a leading provider of aviation services, provided him a platform.
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SHOW REPORT
Indocopters on growth path
Promising’ is the opening remark of Indocopters CEO Mike Meyer on Day One of India Aviation 2012. Four more days to go and the momentum is expected to pick up. Indocopters, a leading specialist helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul organisation, is looking beyond the four days.
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INDUSTRY | INTERVIEW
‘There will always be competition but so long as we continue to innovate, we will have the best product’
Recently, global simulation and training leader CAE, broke ground with InterGlobe Enterprises, on a new airline pilot type-rating training centre in the NCR. CAE has also signed a long-term agreement with IndiGo to provide pilots through the CAE Global Academy flight school.
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SHOW REPORT
Airbus’ second pilot training centre in India
Airbus has signed an agreement with CAE Simulator Training on the opening day of India Aviation in Hyderabad, to set up a second Indian pilot and maintenance crew training centre.
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SHOW REPORTT
Indian Rotorcraft holds ground breaking ceremony for new helicopter production facility in Hyderabad
Indian Rotorcraft had a ground breaking ceremony at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, marking the start of construction of a new helicopter production facility and a new step in the development of the Indian aerospace industry.
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Bombardier’s impressive display
Bombardier is displaying industry-leading aircraft - the Learjet 60 XR, Challenger 300 and Global 5000 business jets, as well as the Q400 NextGen turboprop at India Aviation. Further supporting its commitment to the Asia- Pacific region, Bombardier is showcasing its customer services and integrated aftermarket portfolio.
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SHOW REPORT
Tailormade long-hop office or apartment in the sky - ACJ 318
The Government of India has been talking to different stakeholders in the aviation industry and is in the process of drafting a new policy which would prop up the aviation sector, both commercial and general aviation.
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