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Rolls-Royce Expands Data Capability 07

Airbus delivers 50th A320 Family aircraft assembled in the US Bombardier delivers Korean Air Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first CS300 Jordanian MRO Foresees Future 737MAX, A320neo Capabilities

Magnetic MRO Adds Boeing 737 Airframes, CFM56 Engines

upsizes its order for 50 A321neo ACF Second C919

08 prototype makes

Qatar Airways

05 reconfirms and

Lockheed Martin receives $110 Million to develop Gray Wolf Delta Cargo expands IATA CEIV network across Europe

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23 Singapore have signed master research collaboration agreement Boeing, Turkish

27 Airlines Celebrate the Airlineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First 777 Freighter

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airBaltic celebrates a year with CS300

n December 14, 2016 the Latvian airline airBaltic made the first commercial flight using its signature aircraft CS300 from Riga to Amsterdam. “It has been a great honour for airBaltic to be the launch operator of the CS300 aircraft,” said Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic. “I am proud of our team that every day, for already a year, has been working together with Bombardier to bring and keep up this next-level flying experience to our passengers. We have an exciting future ahead of us and we are happy to be sharing it with our passengers. Our great operational results, the successful CS300 operations, launches of new destinations shows strongly that we are ready to embrace this growth that shapes the future of airBaltic”. Over the year airBaltic has carried more than 635 250 passengers on the CS300 aircraft and now every fourth airBaltic passenger is flying CS300. Thus far, airBaltic has completed more than 6 023 scheduled flights and flown over 15 940 block hours with the new Bombardier CS300 fleet that currently consists of seven Bombardier CS300. airBaltic has a total order of 20 aircraft, which the airline plans to receive by the end of 2019. By 2021, as an allBombardier operator, airBaltic will have one of the youngest jet fleets in Europe, the airline hopes. airBaltic CS300 aircraft currently operates on routes to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rome, London and Paris, etc. In addition, airBaltic in cooperation with Etihad Airways on October 29, 2017 launched the longest direct service operated by CS300 between Riga and Abu Dhabi. The Bombardier CS300 aircraft, with a total of 145 seats, offers passengers as wider seats, larger windows, more hand luggage

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space in the cabin, improved lavatories and more. The aircraft is also much quieter – with four times smaller noise footprint. Moreover, now it is the greenest commercial aircraft in the world, as it is the first aircraft to have a transparent declaration of the life-cycle environmental impact, helping to reduce CO2 and NOX emissions by 20% and 50% respectively.

Japan Airlines invests $10M in supersonic plane

apan Airlines made $10 million investment in Boom Technologies, a Denver-based startup that is developing a new-generation supersonic aircraft, which is expected to cut flight times in half. Two companies announced their partnership on December 5, 2017, claiming that their cooperation will “bring commercial supersonic travel to passengers. ” Under the agreement, JAL will be collaborating with Boom Technologies to refine the aircraft design. Also, JAL has an option to purchase up to 20 Boom aircraft through a pre-order arrangement.

In November 2016, Boom Technology unveiled the XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator, a subscale prototype of the Boom supersonic passenger airliner. The pilot test of the Demonstrator is scheduled for 2018, and it is expected that the Boom supersonic passenger airliner will come into service in 2023, Blake Scholl said at a press conference at the Dubai Airshow 2017. Scholl’s business plan estimates a market for 1,000 to 2,000 Boom aircraft over the next 10 years. Boom chief executive already has 76 pre-orders from the airlines. Although the names of the customers were not revealed to the public, it is known that Virgin Atlantic Airways is working jointly with Boom Technologies on the Supersonic plane and holds options to purchase the first 10 Boom jets. President of Japan Airlines Yoshiharu Ueki said that through the partnership with Boom Technologies the carrier “hopes to contribute to the future of supersonic travel with the intent of providing more “time” to our valued passengers while emphasizing flight safety.”

Qatar Airways reconfirms and upsizes its order for 50 A321neo ACF

“We’re thrilled to be working with JAL to develop a reliable, easily-maintained aircraft that will provide revolutionary speed to passengers, ” CEO of Boom Supersonic Blake Scholl said in an official statement. “Our goal is to develop an airliner that will be a great addition to any international airline’s fleet.”

According to the developers, the supersonic plane will fly at Mach 2.2 and will be 2.6 times faster than a regular aircraft. Thus, a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo, which usually takes 11 hours, will last 5 hours and 30 minutes, costing an “affordable” price of $3,250 per seat. The airliner will be able to carry 55 passengers.

Joining Qatar Airways’ fleet of 50 A320ceo from 2019 onwards, the A321neo ACF will leverage the A321neo range capability and increase the customer experience, Airbus notes. The total value of the deal is $6.35 billion at list prices.

atar Airways has re-affirmed its earlier order for 50 A320neo with a firm order for 50 A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration). This updated order replaces the original one placed in 2011.

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QUICK UPDATE “At a time when Qatar Airways is experiencing unprecedented growth and expansion the need for efficient, reliable and modern aircraft has never been greater,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker. “To answer our need for growth and additional capacity, the A321neo ACF is a world-class choice for our passengers and for our business. Qatar Airways is the fastest growing airline in the world and with this aircraft we will operate the youngest fleet whilst delivering unprecedented comfort and services to our customers.” “We are pleased that a signature airline like Qatar Airways has chosen the A321neo ACF,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus Chief Operating Officer and President Commercial Aircraft. “This is an endorsement for the largest member of our single-aisle family. It confirms the aircraft’s strong position as the ideal Middle of the Market airplane for the Middle East. We look forward to seeing the A321neo ACF flying in Qatar Airways colours and to contributing to the airline’s continued success and excellence.”

Delta signs with Airbus for 100 A321neo aircraft

elta Airlines and Airbus have agreed to terms for a 100 firm and 100 option order for Airbus 321neo aircraft with deliveries beginning in 2020. The new jets will be powered by Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines. Delta, the second biggest United States airline by pax numbers, expects to take delivery of its first A321neo in the first quarter of 2020 with new aircraft arriving through 2023. The deal is estimated to be worth around $12.7 billion in list prices and is regarded as a major win for French company Airbus in the competition against its United States rival Boeing.

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“This is the right transaction at the right time for our customers, our employees and our shareholders,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “Delta, Airbus and Pratt & Whitney share the same commitment to safety, efficiency, innovation and continuously improving the customer experience. This order for the state-of-the-art A321neo with Pratt’s Pure Power next-generation jet engines reflects our long-term commitment to these values for Delta people and all our constituents”.

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan establish air ties

India’s air traffic records two years of 20%-plus growth

ndia’s major airports are seeing a strong rise in passenger traffic, which has recorded two years of 20%-plus growth, rating agency Moody’s Investors Service said in a report released on November 30, 2017. As for now, all major Indian airports are operating at close to or above design capacity because of this spike in traffic. A growing middle class, lower air ticket price and improving regional connectivity are the main drivers of passenger volume growth in India, the report said. “The two years of growth in domestic air traffic has made India the third largest domestic aviation market after the US and China,” Abhishek Tyagi, a Moody’s Vice President stated.

n Afghan Kam Air passenger jet landed at Tashkent International Airport on November 29 after making the first-ever direct commercial flight from Kabul to Uzbekistan’s capital, RFE/RL reports. The Uzbek government said earlier that talks on starting direct flights between the two capitals were under way and that a KabulTashkent flight would begin operating twice a week as of December 8. Without a direct flight, passengers from Afghanistan have to spend roughly 17 to 32 hours to reach Tashkent via Istanbul and Dubai. The new flight from Kabul to Tashkent takes 90 minutes. It is expected that Kam Air will use Tashkent airport as a hub for connections to European countries. Media reports cited Uzbekistan Airways officials as saying that it will start operating flights from Tashkent to Kabul in the near future. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoev, who came to power following the death of longtime autocrat Islam Karimov last year, has said that improving ties with Uzbekistan’s neighbors is a major foreign policy priority.

According to the report, large airports in India may consider expanding their capacity to meet growing demand, but the scale and complexity of expansion projects could affect the airports’ capacity to manage unexpected challenges, such as a sharp cut in tariffs, “which could reduce revenues and cash flow, and limit the airports’ flexibility to defer spending once any expansion work commences.” Although the Indian government announced a number of initiatives over the last year to encourage air travel and improve regional connectivity, the regulatory regime in India for airports is relatively new. So far, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Of India has approved tariffs for most airports only for the first five-year regulatory period. Moody predicts that the annual air traffic growth in India is expected to decrease to 8-10 % over the next two years, but the company emphasizes that this number is still high, compared with much lower growth in other countries in the region. Thus, according to IATA’s report made in September 2017, carriers in the Asia-Pacific region are seeing a slowing of demand growth. Asia-Pacific airlines’ July 2017 traffic rose 5.9% over the year-ago period, a deceleration compared to June growth of 8.8%.

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Russia and Egypt may restore air ties in February

ir ties between Moscow and Cairo might be restored from February 1, 2018, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation following a meeting of its director Sheriff Fathi with the Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov. “As part of the visit to Moscow, the head of the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation recently met his Russian counterpart Maxim Sokolov, they signed an intergovernmental protocol on aviation security, the agreements reached will allow airlines from both countries to operate the Moscow - Cairo route, starting from February 1 next year,” the press service of Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation wrote on Facebook. The message also states that airlines themselves can make decisions on the frequency of flights and the cost of air tickets, based on market conditions. In addition, the ministers agreed to hold the next meeting in April 2018 in order to resume air communication between Russia and Egyptian resorts. Fathi and Sokolov signed a protocol in the field of aviation security, which will be the first step towards the renewal of aviation communications between the countries, the Ministry of Transport of Russia reported. Russia suspended air communication with Egypt from November 6, 2015. The reason was a terrorist attack on board the plane of the Russian airline Kogalymavia, which crashed over the Sinai Peninsula. All 224 passengers and crew on board were killed. To resume air travel, Russia demanded that Egypt strengthen aviation security measures.

AerCap sells 21-aircraft portfolio for $0.8B

erCap Holdings announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a 21-aircraft portfolio to Peregrine Aviation

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Company, an investment entity established by NCB Capital. The portfolio consists of a mix of wide-body and narrow-body aircraft. As part of the sale, AerCap will provide lease management services to Peregrine and will retain an equity interest in the entity. NCB Capital has $37 billion of assets under management and is the brokerage arm of the National Commercial Bank, the largest bank in Saudi Arabia. “This transaction with NCB Capital is a clear demonstration of the attractiveness of our aviation assets globally,” said Aengus Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of AerCap. “With this sale, AerCap will have sold or contracted to sell approximately $2.4bn of mid-life assets in 2017. The transaction is further evidence of the reach of the AerCap platform and our disciplined approach to portfolio management. We thank NCB Capital for their confidence in AerCap and we look forward to working with the Peregrine team in the future”. “Aircraft leasing is a fast growing industry that offers a unique and attractive diversification opportunity,” said Sarah Al Suhaimi, Chief Executive Officer of NCB Capital. “We are delighted to have partnered with AerCap, the global leader in aircraft leasing, in this transaction that is the first of its kind in our market”.

CDB Aviation delivers three A320 family aircraft in a day

The two aircraft represent the delivery of initial five of a total of 14 A320neos placed on long-term lease with the airline as part of a Purchase and Leaseback transaction announced on November 20, 2017. The remaining nine aircraft will be delivered to GoAir through the end of 2019. “By delivering two A320neos to GoAir, CDB Aviation successfully completed the initial installment of five A320neo deliveries to the airline planned for this year,” said CDB Aviation Chief Commercial Officer Patrick Hannigan. “We look forward to delivering the remaining nine aircraft over the next couple of years, while assisting GoAir with further optimizing their fleet through our long-term partnership.” In addition to the two A320neo aircraft, CDB Aviation delivered the second A321-200 to Air Seoul. “The completion of three aircraft deliveries in one day is a great feat for our company, which further demonstrates our steadfast commitment to securing and building a fleet of aircraft to offer airlines the customized fleet options they need, one aircraft or an entire fleet at a time,” added Hannigan.

Airbus delivers 50th A320 Family aircraft assembled in the US

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DB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, announced that on December 18 the company delivered two new Airbus A320neo aircraft to India-based, low-cost carrier GoAir.

irbus announced the delivery of a new A321 (MSN 7943) to Delta Airlines, making it the 50th delivery of A320 family aircraft made and delivered from the French company’s Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, United States. “The 50th delivery is a real point of pride not only for our team here in Mobile, but also for tens of thousands of employees from the

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QUICK UPDATE hundreds of U.S. suppliers that contribute to these aircraft,” said McArtor. “We said in 2012 that we were going to build Airbus aircraft in the US for our US-based customers. We delivered the first aircraft in 2016, and today we stand here celebrating the 50th. We’ve met our originally announced schedule, and we’ve fulfilled the commitment we made to our customers, our suppliers across the country, and this Gulf Coast community.” “Team Mobile’s hard work and dedication have brought us to this milestone,” said Daryl Taylor, Vice President & General Manager of the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility. “We’ve built a great team who together are building great aircraft, meeting challenges head-on and continually seeking ways to improve.” With this delivery, the facility also meets its goal to produce four A320 family aircraft a month – known in the aircraft industry as “rate four.” Airbus has three other A320 Family production facilities around the world: Toulouse, France; Hamburg, Germany; and Tianjin, China.

Sri Lankan Airlines granted $200M to stay afloat

he troubled Sri Lankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, was granted a $200 million long-term credit package from Credit Suisse Bank to stay afloat, according to net reports. Sri Lankan government is currently searching for an international investor for the troubled airline and the loan is expected to help “strengthen the government’s guarantee” during the ongoing discussions, is noted in the publication.

Sri Lankan Airlines is experiencing huge financial loses and is set to undergo restructuring efforts led by the Ministry of Finance with the help of the consultants from the aviation industry, according to a statement by Sri Lankan

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Airlines earlier in December 2017. In 2016 the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka revealed that the airline has $3 billion debt, attributed to its ‘mismanagement’ by the previous government.

Scoot begins regular flights to United States

Hawaiian buying the bankrupt Island Air

coot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines, began regular service to the United States with the inaugural flight from Singapore to Honolulu taking off on December 19, 2017.

awaiian Holdings, the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, is purchasing the operating certificate and other assets of the bankrupt Island Air for $750,000. On December 19, 2017, the United States Bankruptcy Court granted preliminary approval for Hawaiian Holdings to purchase the operating certificate of Island Air for $450,000 and other assets for additional $300,000. The other assets include ground service equipment, intellectual property, customer lists, training manuals, tools and equipment, collectibles, etc. The assets, in which Elix Aviation Capital, Xced Aviation Services, Bombardier, Learjet has the lessor’s or secured creditor’s interest, are excluded. In November 2017, Hawaiian Airlines launched three initiatives demonstrating an interest in the bankrupt carrier’s business. The company took over some customers holding Island Air’s tickets on flights between November 11 and 17, 2017 at certain destinations within Hawaii. At the same time, the carrier also announced three extra roundtrip flights from Honolulu “in anticipation of high passenger traffic resulting from Island Air’s shutdown”. It also held an open house for former Island Air employees. Island Air was a regional airline that operated scheduled inter-island passenger in Hawaii. Established in 1980, it operated for 37 years before filing for bankruptcy on October 16, 2017 and ceasing operations on November 10, 2017 due to insolvency.

The airline is now operating Singapore and Honolulu via Osaka and nonstop Singapore-Osaka flights four times a week, on top of existing three-times-weekly services via Bangkok and Kaohsiung. According to the carrier, the SingaporeOsaka-Honolulu route will be operated on a twin-aisled Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with a total capacity of 329 seats. “We are excited about entering the U.S. market with a destination as special as Hawai‘i,” said Lee Lik Hsin, Scoot CEO. “We look forward to connecting our two communities which are both known for their rich multi-cultural heritage. We are confident that travelers from Singapore and the region are eager to visit Hawai‘i as a world-famous vacation destination.”

Second C919 prototype makes test flight

even months after the maiden flight of the Chinese C919 passenger jet,

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QUICK UPDATE the second prototype took to the skies. On December 17, 2017, the second of six test planes performed in-flight system and equipment tests in Shanghai, China, according to reports. C919 is the first passenger plane made in China. Designed to compete with industry staples Airbus 320 and Boeing 737, C919 aircraft has a layout of 158 to 168 seats, and a range of 4,075 to 5,555 kilometers. It is manufactured by COMAC – the Shanghaibased Chinese state-owned aircraft manufacturer. The first aircraft rolled out in November, 2015 and had its first test flight in May, 2017. In November 2017, it completed the first long-distance test flight, with the long-haul journey marking the fifth test flight. In total, COMAC plans to produce six test planes. The follow-up model – C929 – was announced in 2011 and could be introduced in 2025, with its maiden flights and first deliveries taking part in 2025-2028. The C929 will be a 250-to-280-seat wide-body twinjet airliner aimed to compete with larger (and more profitable) analogs from Boeing and Airbus – the B747 and A340. It will be built together with Russia and will rely on Western technology less than its narrowbody predecessor.

Boeing inks a 175-planes deal with Flydubai

MAX 9 and MAX 10 planes. “I am delighted that we end 2017 with today’s announcement representing the next chapter in flydubai’s success story,” said Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO, flydubai. “This is our largest order in our eight-year history and our third order with Boeing whose aircraft have given us the ability to carry 44 million passengers since we began operations. With up to 296 aircraft on order, we have become one of the world’s top ten airlines in terms of order backlog and we look forward to continuing to enhance the connectivity of Dubai’s aviation hub.” Flydubai, an all-Boeing operator, first ordered the 737 MAX in 2013 with a purchase of 75 jets. The carrier has taken delivery of five MAX airplanes from that order.

Korean Air Lines as our brand ambassador in the region,” said Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “We expect that over the next 20 years, Asian operators will take delivery of 2,870 small single-aisle aircraft. We are thrilled that Korean Air is the first in the region to showcase the CS300 aircraft’s outstanding performance and capabilities.” Executives from Korean Air and Bombardier and several hundred shop floor employees who build the C Series aircraft attended the delivery ceremony at the C Series production facility at Mirabel, Quebec.

“We are excited to finalize this landmark agreement with our partners at flydubai and we thank them for placing their trust in the 737 MAX family,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president, Global Sales & Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “As one of the first operators of the 737 MAX 8, their order for more models-including the recently launched MAX 10-is a vote of confidence in the MAX family’s exceptional fuel efficiency, reliability and flexibility. We look forward to hundreds of MAX airplanes supporting flydubai’s continued success.”

“We have witnessed the C Series impressive first year in service, and are pleased to take delivery of our first Bombardier CS300 aircraft,” said Soo-Keun Lee, Chief Technology Officer, Korean Air Lines. “When we selected the aircraft in 2011, we knew it would be a great addition to our fleet. Today, it is the most efficient aircraft in its class, and its passenger comfort is outstanding. The CS300 aircraft will enable us to reinforce our regional single-aisle operations, while providing a high level of profitability and customer satisfaction. These are key drivers of our decision to acquire the Bombardier CS300, and we are looking forward integrating it to our fleet.”

Bombardier delivers Korean Air Line’s first CS300

“We are thrilled for Korean Air to receive their first CS300 aircraft,” said Rick Deurloo, Senior vice president of sales, marketing and customer support at Pratt & Whitney. “Pratt & Whitney has shared a long standing relationship with KAL dating back to the late 1940’s and we look forward to powering their new-generation fleet.” Korean Air Lines is expected to take delivery of their second CS300 before year-end - another 127seat dual-class configuration with Premium Economy and Economy seating.

oeing announced finalizing a 175 737 MAX order with Flydubai ─ “the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history”, according to the manufacturer. The deal, already worth $27 billion at current list prices, can also increase to over 200 aircraft, as 50 additional jets are foreseen as an option. The order was previously announced as a commitment at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. It includes a selection of Boe ing’s 737 MAX 8,

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ombardier Commercial Aircraft celebrated the delivery of a first CS300 aircraft to Seoul-based Korean Air Lines, the Asian launch customer for the C Series aircraft family.

Korean Air’s firm order for 10 CS300 aircraft, with options for 10 and purchase rights for an additional 10 was announced on July 29, 2011, following the Letter of Intent announced a month previously at the International Le Bourget Paris Air Show.

“This is a very important milestone for the C Series program because it is our breakthrough into the fast-growing Asian market, and we are honored to have

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Embraer CEO A concrete step to address pilot shortage

his article was written by John Slattery, President & CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation and first published on LinkedIn Profile.

A shortage of pilots is a real threat to the airline industry but the FAA's Air Carrier Training Rulemaking Committee is finally proposing concrete steps to address the issue. Read more in my latest blog post. Last month, the FAA’s Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ACT ARC) issued its recommendations to provide an alternative pathway to the famous “1,500-hour rule.” This doesn’t solve the entire pilot shortage issue, but it’s the biggest development in many years that goes a long way to help the situation. A shortage of pilots is a real threat to the airline industry and it’s already an issue in some world regions. Despite the US carriers being the most vocal, Chinese, European and Asian airlines are also working hard to staff their cockpits. ICAO predicts a need for around 500,000 new pilots in the next 15 years. That’s roughly 20% more than the current capacity

to train them. On top of that, an evershrinking number of students are willing to take classes to become a pilot. According to the US Federal Aviation Administration, the number of pilot certificates issued to students shrunk an average of 2.7% annually over the last 5 decades. The shortage has already caused airlines to cancel hundreds of flights this year. Some communities lost air service completely which forced passengers to travel further just to get to a functioning airport. The Committee’s proposed modification would allow new hires to obtain a certificate with restricted privileges after completing an Enhanced Qualification Program (EQP). With a predefined curriculum, the program would be executed mostly by regional airlines with help from the FAA. In short, this new way of thinking equates hours in classrooms and simulators with experience operating an aircraft by accumulating “credits” to reduce the total number of required flight hours. Two credit accounting methods were proposed:

1. 250 academic hours credited for every candidate that completes the EQP, effectively reducing the required flight hours by the same amount; 2. 750 academic hours credited to candidates that complete the EQP, effectively reducing the required flight hours by 250 flight hours for candidates with a military background, 500 flight hours for candidates with a fouryear bachelor degree, and 750 flight hours for candidates with two-year bachelor degree. Airlines are also developing other alternatives to reduce the issue. Some are working to attract new pilots at a much earlier age, even as early as high school. JetBlue Airways, for example, has set up its own program by offering internships for aspiring commercial pilots while students are at university. United Airlines is linking up with flight training schools and developing career path programs so that students have a job upon graduation. Carriers are also offering generous signing bonuses, raising pay scales and

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improving benefits. One way to attract more pilots is to shorten the time to progress through training and to accumulate qualifying hours. That time savings translates into cost savings for a new recruit and up to two years more time earning a career salary. That’s a significant incentive.

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There are encouraging signs that these initiatives are working, particularly in the USA. Airlines there are getting back on track to meet their future staff levels. I’m optimistic that we, as an industry, will find new ways to bring a whole new generation of pilots into the cockpits of our airplanes.

Flying is a fantastic career. If you’re considering a future in the skies, the airline industry offers tremendous opportunity and job security for pilots, especially with such robust growth in air travel projected over the next twenty years.

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Rolls-Royce Expands Data Capability

anufacturers across the aviation supply chain are keen to use data to improve their products and services. Engine OEMs, in particular, see huge potential for data analysis, but at the moment it remains just that – potential – since only a sliver of the gigabytes generated by each engine cycle is meaningfully examined. To improve matters, Rolls-Royce has just launched R2 Data Labs to develop applications that unlock design, manufacturing and operational efficiencies within the company. One of the key aims of this is to refine service offerings for customers, whose aftermarket needs change as their equipment ages. “If the focus is the lifecycle of the engine, what the customer wants at the end is completely different from the beginning,” says Tom Palmer, Rolls-Royce’s senior vice-president of services, in an interview with the Engine Yearbook. Engine operators are principally concerned with reliability, fuel burn, residual value and maintenance cost. To help optimize those factors, Rolls’ Availability Centre in Derby collects data not just from its engines and components, but also on airline flight patterns, weather, routes, and pilot behavior.

Discerning historical patterns within all that information is a huge task suited to the artificial intelligence technologies that R2 will be expected to bring to bear. The goal is for engineers to carry out on on-wing repairs to engines remotely, based on data they have received on engine performance, or perform preventive maintenance.Both such actions already occur, but Rolls clearly hopes that R2 will make them much more common.

International Airport in Jeollanam-do Province (South Korea). Expansion plans could include building back-shop support capabilities and a hangar big enough to fit widebody aircraft. Muan County Office and Jeollonam-do governments have been assisting with the project. TWA Aero of Malaysia, which trades and leases aircraft and engines, evaluated three MRO candidates and selected GMF AeroAsia “due to our existing long-term relationship with it and its desire to expand to areas outside of Indonesia,” says the TWA Aero source. GMF AeroAsia says “Acknowledging the aircraft types utilized by South Korean airlines, 93% of them can be maintained in GMF,” says Tazar Marta Kurniawan, director of line operations.

GMF AeroAsia Could Establish MRO JV In South Korea

WA Aero and GMF AeroAsia signed a memorandum of understanding to

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form a joint venture to provide commercial aviation maintenance services in South Korea. “After a short period of final due diligence,” the JV should “be formed in early 2018 with a project completion date of 2020,” says a TWA Aero source. The initial plans include building a four-bay hangar for narrowbodies at Muan

The JV initially will target Airbus A318/319/320/321 and Boeing 737NG series aircraft. The partners selected Muan International Airport because it accommodates international flights, does not have slot limitations and has “extensive available development land,” says the TWA Aero source. The hangar design and building contractor are not yet finalized.

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Jordanian MRO Foresees Future 737MAX, A320neo Capabilities

ordan Aeronautical-Systems Company (JAC), a maintenance provider based in the Jordanian capital of Amman, will eventually look to target Boeing 737MAX and Airbus A320neo capabilities once repair services are in place for the Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320 family aircraft. Ziad Abuain, CEO of the Ammanheadquartered maintenance provider, told

MRO-Network.com that the introduction of the 737NG and A320 family over the next year will put JAC in new territory by bringing about more competition from other providers. “Adding these capabilities will place us amid the fierce competitors amongst more than 40 MROs in Europe and the MENA region,” he says. “We perceive high demand to provide services for more contemporary aircraft for the Gulf region and older aircraft for Central Asia, Middle East & African regions,” he adds. The company currently provides base and line maintenance services for the Boeing 737 classic, while also providing a number of other offerings including services for engines suchas the CFM56 family along

with a parts sale business. Given the demand generated from narrowbody work, JAC opened a new line station at Amman Queen Alia International Airport in July 2016. The station is the company’s second, operating in addition to one at Amman Civil Airport. While content with the level of work coming JAC’s way, Abuain foresees no changes is the number of line stations operated by the MRO. “Operators in the Middle East and North Africa are still keen to keep their daily routine inspections inhouse,” he says. “Therefore, we don’t expect more business from line maintenance so in turn no more line stations are currently needed.”

Lufthansa Technik Gears Up For The LEAP Engine

ufthansa Technik is readying its Hamburg operation to begin offering on-wing and MRO services for the CFM International LEAP-1A and 1-B engines. The German MRO confirmed Wednesday (Dec. 6) that plans to increase capacity are under way for the new engine type, expected to enter its main base from next year. Other initiatives anticipated at its engine services center include providing relevant staff training courses and tooling and equipment investments. When ready in 2018, Lufthansa Technik said it will provide services for the LEAP’s entire lifecycle, encompassing engine overhaul and parts repair to on-wing support and engineering services. Bernhard Krueger-Sprengel, vice president engine services at Lufthansa Technik, said the company aspires to be a key player in technology for next-generation engines such as the LEAP.Lufthansa Technik’s plan mirrors those of some other European maintenance providers. In October, AFI KLM E&M confirmed it had begun LEAP services from Paris for the 1-A and 1-B variants of the engine. It also disclosed to MRO-Network.com that it is planning to increase the volume of LEAP on-wing services. Aviation Week’s 2018 Fleet & MRO Forecast predicts MRO demand for the LEAP family engine will slowly grow over the next decade, particularly for the 1-B variant powering the Boeing 737 MAX. In the 10 years from 2018, it is projected to have a 2% share of total MRO demand.

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Air Philippines Contracts Bombardier for Q400 Parts Management

ombardier Commercial Aircraft has won an eight-year contract from Air Philippines Corporation, the operator of Philippine Airlines’ affiliate regional carrier PAL Express, to provide component management for the airline’s 12 new, dual-class Q400 turboprops. The manufacturer will provide PAL Express with component management services under the manufacturer’s Smart Parts program, which Bombardier Commercial Aircraft launched to provide component management in support of the Q400 and C Series fleets globally. The Smart Parts program now covers more than 170 aircraft enrolled by Q400 and C Series customers. Bombardier’s agreement with PAL Express involves the manufacturer providing comprehensive component MRO services, access for Air PHilippines to a strategically located spare parts exchange pool and onsite inventories based at the airline’s main operational hubs in the Philippines.

“We selected Bombardier’s Smart Parts program to support the component management requirements for our new Q400 fleet so we can focus on providing quality passenger service on short, inter-island routes while increasing our competitiveness by offering jet cabin comfort on a turboprop aircraft,” says Bonifacio Sam, president of PAL Express. Philippine Airlines signed a firm order for five Q400s in December 2016 and exercised its purchase rights for another seven during the 2017 Paris International Air Show. On July 20, 2017, Philippine Airlines took delivery of its first 86-seat Q400 at Bombardier’s production facility at Downsview Airport in Toronto, Canada, where the turboprops are manufactured. That aircraft, which was the world’s first dual-class, 86-seat turboprop, started revenue service on July 31, 2017, operating in the PAL Express livery.

Monarch Rolls Out New Competency Software

onarch Aircraft Engineering has implemented ELMS Aviation’s competency and compliance software at its main UK facilities in Luton and Birmingham. The MRO, which now operates as a solo entity following the collapse of Monarch Airlines in early-October 2017, said the cloud-based software system which runs in accordance with EASA regulations will enable it to better manage competence and compliance of its technicians.

“The steady growth in the number of operators who are relying on us to support them with component management solutions is encouraging and reflects the benefits they are gaining via our Smart Parts program,” says Todd Young, vice president and general manager, customer services and Q400 aircraft program for Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “Our Smart Parts program furnishes our operators with cost predictability and superior parts availability, and is exceedingly adaptable to meet our customers’ varied business models,” adds Young. “It is one of the many services available under the portfolio of the Bombardier FlightAdvantage.” Headquartered in Manila, Philippine Airlines was the first commercial airline in Asia and has been operating for 76 years. Operating from hubs at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Cebu’s Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Clark International Airport and Davao International Airport with a fleet of 88 aircraft, PAL serves 33 destinations in the Philippines and more than 45 destinations internationally.

across the business at its two main hangars, where the MRO offers services including base and line maintenance. John Scale, head of commercial and sales for Elms Aviation, headquartered in Exeter, said: “They [Monarch] recognize the growing requirement across the industry to demonstrate and evaluate personnel competence in a transparent and standardized fashion, a view that is aligned with a regulatory shift towards a performance-based environment.”

Through creating personal profiles, each maintenance engineer is able to build up a demonstration of their competence in the work environment, according to the British software vendor’s website. Chris Dare, managing director at Monarch Aircraft Engineering, confirmed training and registration has already been rolled out

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Magnetic MRO Adds Boeing 737 Airframes, CFM56 Engines

agnetic MRO’s newly formed parts trading business has acquired four Boeing 737-800 airframes along with 10 CFM56-7B engines. Magnetic Parts Trading, a joint venture between the Estonian maintenance provider and U.S.-based investment firm Crestline Investors, announced its first investment on Thursday (Dec. 21). The MRO said the components JV plans to deliver the first assets from the 737 and CFM56 pool back into the aftermarket from January 2018 where they will be used in a number of different scenarios, according to Tim Veit, Magnetic MRO’s vice president asset trading.

“The acquired portfolio has a mix of value creation scenarios, from immediate part outs, to short-term leases, to building some assets back into the flyers, serving the high demand for 737 800s in the global marketplace,” he said. Veit added that the acquisition by the parts trading unit was part of a long-term strategy to transition from a labor intensive maintenance provider to a technology, knowhow and capital-driven one. Magnetic Parts Trading was established in July of this year, with an arrangement that will see Crestline provide the majority of capital while Magnetic MRO will oversee management of the investment, part-out and value realization process. Magnetic MRO also confirmed that more projects are in the pipeline from next year through to 2020.

FL Technics Will Support Two Lufthansa Group Carriers

L Technics has won two contracts to provide maintenance services for Swiss International Air Lines and Germanwings. The airlines, both part of Germany’s Lufthansa Group, will each receive base maintenance support from Lithuania-headquartered FL Technics for an undisclosed period. Germanwings, the low-cost carrier operating out of Cologne, has already sent three of five aircraft Airbus A320 family aircraft earmarked to C- and D-checks to FL Technics’ Vilnius facility. In total, the carrier flies 45 of the aircraft, comprised of A319s and A320s. The agreement with Swiss, which also includes engineering and DOA services in addition to base maintenance, will run for five years. Its first A320 has already arrived in Lithuania for a scheduled window frame replacement, an issue that FL Technics CEO Zilvinas Lapinskas said is synonymous with the aircraft in the industry. “Luckily, our engineers and technicians are experienced in dealing with these types of repairs,” he added. Along with A320 family aircraft, FL Technics also offers base maintenance on the A330 along with Boeing 737 classic and new generation aircraft types.

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he year 2017 has been an extremely interesting one for aviation industry globally. The interpretation for the rapidly growing aviation industry is amazing. We have seen an abundance of great news, opportunities and growth aspects this year. Aviation industry plays an important role for a country’s vital economy growth.

Aviation Business Analysis Sustainability in a business, the aviation industry’s profitability is strengthening. Efficiency gains through process, alliance, and the careful balancing of capacity with demand are paying off for consumers and for the industry. This is a strong year for aviation industry. The airline sector solidifying a positive trend in profitability and generating great opportunities.

Strong Airline Profitability and Growth

The Great Hit Of the Year,DAS The Middle East is one of the fastest growing aerospace regions in the world and Dubai is its hub. The Dubai Air Show was one of the major highlight of the year. Airbus revealed its largest single announcement ever – a US$49.5 billion deal with Indigo Partners to purchase 430 aircraft in its A320neo family. Golden Falcon Aviation, the exclusive aircraft provider of Kuwaiti carrier Wataniya airways signed a deal to lease 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, while Air Arabia, the Middle East low cost carrier, agreed to lease six Airbus A321neo aircraft. AerCap and Egypt Air negotiated a deal with Airbus during the Dubai Airshow to lease 15 Airbus A320neo. Boeing inked a US$27 billion deal with carrier flydubai for 225 aircraft in its 737 MAX family, the largest-ever single-aisle jet order – by number of airplanes and total value – from a Middle East carrier. More than $76.5 billion dollars’ worth of aircraft sold in one day. The United Arab Emirates said that despite its space agency only being three years old, it remained on track to launch a probe to Mars by 2020. Emirates inked a $15.1 billion order for 40 of Boeing's 787-10 jetliners. Deliveries will start in 2022. The United Arab Emirates will pay Lockheed Martin Corp $1.6 billion to upgrade 80 F-16 jet fighters.

Aviation Sector in India Civil Aviation sector in India is experiencing tremendous driven by the factors such as foreign direct investments in domestic airline carriers, speedily growing regional connectivity, economic airlines, modern airports and improving information technology. According to International Air Transport Association IATA, India will displace the UK for the third place in 2026. Indian aviation industry has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country during the last three years.

The air transport industry’s profitability in this year is owed essentially improving global economic conditions, which underpinned strong and sturdy growth in passenger and air cargo demand.

Domestic air traffic rose nearly 16 per cent in August 2017, continuing its double digit growth, according to the civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Additional revenues and cost of capital Passenger ancillary revenues are playing a great role in the industry.

According to data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), FDI inflows in air transport (including air freight) between April 2000 and March 2017 stood at US$ 1.01 billion.

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Seaplanes In India

Indian airline companies like Air India, Air Deccan, SpiceJet, Air Odisha and Turbo Megha, have been awarded with the right to fly to 128 routes across India, requiring them to cap half the seats at nearly 50 per cent of the fare, under the Government of India’s regional aviation scheme named UDAN The Government of India has approved the construction of 18 Greenfield airports in the country, which would be executed and financed by the respective airport promoters, and are estimated to require an investment of Rs 30,000 crore (US$ 4.66 billion). By 2036, India will have about 478 million airline passenger traffic, which will be more than that of Japan ( just under 225 million) and Germany ( just over 200 million) combined. India’s current passenger traffic is about 141 million. Presently, India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is around $2.3 trillion (fiscal 2016-17).

PM Modi's UDAN Project UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) that seeks to make flying more affordable. UDAN network will cover the whole country and it will be a major economic boost to remote areas of the country. This will have a great effect on the economy, in terms of employment and investment. In a century of Civil Aviation in India, only 76 airports became operational with scheduled commercial flights. With UDAN, the government plans to connect 33 unserved airports. For the fixed-wing aircraft there is a cap of maximum fare of INR2,500 per hour of

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flight for the 50% of the seats. Caped RCS fares will also be graded based on distance, e.g. INR1,420 for a distance of 151–175 km, INR1,500 for a distance of 176–200 km, and so on, with a ceiling of maximum INR3,500 fare for a total distance of 800 km or more. To make the routes viable for commercial airlines, the union government offers flexible code sharing arrangements, reduced excise on value-added tax on fuel and service tax. Airports, some owned by the AAI and others by the respective state governments, will not charge the landing and parking charges and terminal navigation landing charges. Airports Authority of India aims to operationalise, hundreds of routes in several rounds of UDAN-RCS, from at least 100 regional airports by the end of 2018-2019 financial year.AAI will periodically publish

India’s PM Modi becomes first passenger of India’s first ever seaplane. The prime minister’s seaplane ride was from Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad to Dharoi dam in Mehsana. Seaplanes are fixed-wing aircrafts that can take off and land on both water and airfields. There is a huge potential for their use in tourism, not just in the leisure segment but also in case of crises or emergencies, since they can reach the remotest areas and can land on water bodies. Spicejet had entered into an agreement with Japan's Setouchi Holdings to explore the opportunity of bringing seaplanes back to Indian skies. Test flights of the aircraft have been held in Nagpur and Guwahati. Spicejet wants this service to start within this year of time. The demo flight was conducted in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Minister for Road Transport, Highways, Shipping and Water Resources Nitin Gadkari and SpiceJet chairman and managing director Ajay Singh. The airline conducted a trial flight of a seaplane that landed at the Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai,

Aviation outlookbusiness and market Aviation is a vigorous industry that continuously transforms to various market forces. Forecasting long term demand for airplanes requires supposition and predictions about the macro trends and drivers that will shape the airline industry far into the future. Worldwide air travel has grown at a historically brisk pace. Evolving airline business strategies and product offerings are bringing more value to travelers in a range of ways. A wider extent of service offerings better match airlines’ products with customer values. The

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carriers (LCC) and ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCC) has been instrumental in enabling this trend The international airline industry provides service to virtually every corner of the globe, and has been an essential part of the creation of a global economy. The airline industry itself is a major economic force, both in terms of its own operations and its impacts on related industries such as aircraft manufacturing and tourism, to name a few. Today, the global airline industry consists of over 2000 airlines operating more than 23,000 aircraft, providing service to over 3700 airports.

Growth In the world Airline Travel The growth of world air travel has averaged approximately 5% per year over the past 30 years, with substantial yearly variations due

both to changing economic conditions and differences in economic growth in different regions of the world he continuous high growth came on the back of lower fuel prices and substantial increase in the number of flights operated by the domestic carriers. The lower air fuel prices have acted as a stimulus for air traffic growth. Also Air Cargo is essential to many facets of modern life. We need to put this into standpoint, Record profits for airlines means earning more than our cost of capital. For most other businesses that would be contemplated a normal level of return to investors. But three years of sustainable profits is a first for the airline industry. After many years of efforts; restructuring and re-engineering the business, the industry is now more resilient.

Export and E-commerce Export orders are strong. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a favorable expansion after world trade has essentially

flat lined for the last several years. E-commerce, which depends heavily on air cargo, is growing at a double digit rate. Pharmaceutical industry relies on air transport for its speed and efficiency in transporting high-value, time and temperature sensitive cargo, particularly vaccines. In today's world, carriage of live animals by air is considered the most humane and expedient method of transportation over long distances. IATA, which represents about 85% of the global airline traffic, projects India to overtake the UK to become the third largest air passenger market by 2025. China will be the top market, followed by the US. The volume of whole retail business jet sales was up 5% YTD at the beginning of June 2017, according to source databases, driven by generally lower prices across most segments, but especially for larger aircraft.

Global Military Aviation The Global Military Aviation MRO market is expected to be worth US$18.5 Billion in 2017 and is expected increase to US$23.4 Billion by 2027, representing a CAGR of 2.38% during the forecast period. In terms of categories, multi-role aircraft MRO is expected to account for the highest proportion of spending. The market for multi-role aircraft MRO is anticipated to be the largest category primarily due to the ongoing procurement of various types of multi-role aircraft by countries around the world.

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Saab Offers Fixed Face Configuration of Sea Giraffe 4A

efence and security company Saab has introduced the Sea Giraffe 4A Fixed Face (FF), a fixed-panel configuration of Saab’s existing and delivered active electrically scanned array, AESA, radar family. The radar is a derivative of Saab’s well-proven family of rotating, full AESA S-band radar systems. In addition to radar performance, the sensor’s low top-weight adds flexibility which means the radar can be installed on many new naval platforms. “Many naval customers require surveillance radars in a fixed faced configuration, primarily for their principal surface combatants. With the new Sea Giraffe 4A Fixed Face configuration, we complement our existing offer to meet these requirements. Our aim is to ensure

a successful outcome of any mission”, says Anders Linder, head of Saab’s business unit Surface Radar Solutions. Saab has several decades of experience designing and operating radars for complex

and cluttered naval environments. Sea Giraffe 4A FF complements Saab’s existing naval radar portfolio with a sensor crafted to further improve surveillance onboard the world’s principal surface combatants.

Lockheed Martin receives $110 Million to develop Gray Wolf

ockheed Martin received a $110 million, five-year Phase 1 contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop and demonstrate a new low-cost cruise missile called Gray Wolf. The Gray Wolf program seeks to develop low-cost, subsonic cruise missiles that use open architectures and modular design to allow for rapid prototyping and spiral growth capabilities. The AFRL is developing the missiles to feature networked, collaborative behaviors (swarming) to address Integrated Air Defense (IAD) system threats around the world. The Gray Wolf missile design will allow for maximum mission flexibility. "Lockheed Martin's concept for the Gray Wolf missile will be an affordable, counterIAD missile that will operate efficiently in

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highly contested environments," said Hady Mourad, Advanced Missiles Program director for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "Using the capabilities envisioned for later spirals, our system is being designed to maximize modularity, allowing our customer to incorporate advanced technologies such as more lethal warheads or more fuel-efficient engines, when those systems become available." The Gray Wolf program consists of four spiral-development phases that allow for rapid technology prototyping and multiple transition opportunities. This first phase, defined by an

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, is anticipated to run until late 2019. Initial demonstrations will be from an F-16 aircraft. In addition to the F-16, the system will be designed for compatibility with F-35, F-15, F-18, B-1, B-2 and B-52 aircraft. "Our AFRL customer will benefit from decades of Lockheed Martin experience in building high-quality, low-cost systems like GMLRS, while capitalizing on the experience of our team in developing and integrating advanced cruise missiles such as JASSM and LRASM on military aircraft," Mourad said.

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The Phasing out ceremony of MI-8 “PRATAP” helicopters held

The MI-8 helicopter arrived in India in the year 1971 at Bombay and were formally inducted in the Indian Air Force helicopter inventory in the year 1972. Between 1971 and 1988, Indian Air Force inducted 107 MI-8 helicopters, rechristened as the “PRATAP”. MI-8’s served for 45 years after their induction and is currently being phased out.

The MI-8, PRATAP was inducted in ten operational helicopter units and it operated in several major IAF operations including Operation Meghdoot in the Siachen Glacier and Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka. The

he MI-8 also known as the “PRATAP” phasing out ceremony was held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru. The ceremony was attended by veterans headed by Air Chief Marshall (Retd) Fali Homi Major PVSM, AVSM, SC, VM, ADC. He flew the last MI-8 mission along with CO 112HU.

helicopter also operated extensively in Humanitarian and Disaster Relief operations across the length and breadth of the country. The MI-8 has also been associated with VIP/ VVIP flying for over decades. MI-8 through its glorious service career, did not just establish itself as a mainstay of the helicopter operations but also left an indelible mark on the future by providing the Indian Air Force with a lineage of professional helicopter aircrew. 112 Helicopter Unit based here at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka, is the last unit to operate this formidable platform.

Air Marashal SRK Nair PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command, IAF was the chief guest on the occasion. Air Marshal Jasjit Singh Kler, VM, Commandant NDA, the senior most MI-8 helicopter was also present on the occasion. 112HU is the alma mater of HeliLift. The unit has the record of passing out 119 pilot courses, 89 Flt Eng courses and 57 Flt gunner courses. MI-8 also called PRATAP has been the backbone of medium lift combat capability of Indian Air Force and was ideal platform for graduation of MLH aircrew.

Boeing to modernize six Netherlands CH-47F Chinooks

oeing and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence signed an agreement that will upgrade six Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Chinook helicopters to the latest F-model configuration, ensuring commonality of systems for their entire fleet of 20 F-model Chinooks. Deliveries of the six modernized Chinooks are planned to begin in 2021. “The Netherlands’ Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is responsible for providing the Dutch armed forces with the best equipment money can buy, and our troops deserve that,” said Colonel Koen van Gogh, DMO project leader. “Ever since their introduction in the mid-1990s, the Chinooks have been continuously involved in almost all of our missions abroad, but also in disaster relief operations and in domestic support. A true versatile workhorse of our Defense Organization.”

other allies, improving worldwide interoperability, flight-handling characteristics, and long term sustainability. “Our longstanding close partnership with the Netherlands played an important role in achieving their objective of a standardized fleet of CH-47F Chinooks,” said Chuck Dabundo, vice president, Boeing Cargo Helicopters, and H-47 program manager. “Worldwide interest in Chinooks continues to grow. This is the eighth international order since 2015, and it grows the operational Chinook fleet within NATO. There is no doubt the Chinook is the world’s premier heavy-lift helicopter with a long future will continue to serve our customers for decades to come.” In 2016, the Netherlands acquired 14 CH-47F Chinooks through the U.S. Department of Defense's Foreign Military Sales program. To date, Boeing has delivered more than 900 H-47 Chinook helicopters. The Chinook is on order or operated by 20 countries, including eight NATO nations – Canada, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the U.S.

The upgrade to a common configuration will improve operational effectiveness, maintenance, and affordability. A key feature includes advanced operational capabilities provided by the Common Avionics Architecture System cockpit with an integrated Digital Automatic Flight Control System. The common avionics architecture system also aligns with the U.S Army and

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DRDO successfully conducts Interceptor Missile Test

allistic Missile Defence (BMD) System of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully scored a direct hit on incoming missile at around 09:45 am from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The interceptor directly hit the target at an altitude of about 15 kilometre and destroyed it into fragments. The spectacular success puts India in the league of a very few select nations world over in the arena of critical defence technology. Its direct interception is fourth in a row, where the missiles have scored a perfect hit on the incoming missile. In text book style launch, the incoming ballistic missile was launched from LC-III complex of ITR, which followed the exact path of intended ballistic missile. Radars located

at different stations far-off, acquired the target, tracked them and passed on to the Master Control Centre (MCC), which generated the expected trajectory of the target and alerted the interceptor missile. The interceptor was launched from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island at appropriate time for interception, which was initially guided by the Inertial Navigational System and the radars. Later, the seeker took over after a proper lock on to the target and guided the missile towards the target. All the radars, Electro Optical and Telemetry Stations tracked both the missiles and recorded the final interception.

Chairman DRDO & Secretary Department of Defence Research & Development Dr S Christopher, congratulated the scientists behind the magnificent feat and said that the test paved the way for self-reliance. Defence Minister Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated DRDO for elevating the country to few select nations having such BMD capability.

The event was witnessed by Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sirish Deo and other senior officials of Armed Forces. Directors of DRDO laboratories namely RCI, ASL, LRDE and ITR reviewed the entire launch operations. Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri & Director General (Missiles & Strategic Systems) Dr G Sateesh Reddy was present during the launch operation said that the repeat performance of the interception demonstrates the country’s professional capability in high technology oriented Ballistic Missile Defence.

Saab and Ntu Singapore have signed master research collaboration agreement

efence and Security Company Saab and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), one of the world’s leading research-intensive institutions, have signed a five-year master research collaboration agreement.

traffic management projects, such as investigating the possibility of employing artificial intelligence and machine learning to augment the capability of air traffic controllers, and also underwater robotic research, to enable underwater autonomous vehicles to navigate relative to its surrounding objects. “This collaboration allows Saab and NTU to leverage each other capabilities. NTU’s strengths in interdisciplinary research, together with Saab’s expertise in aeronautics and defence technology can create important synergies that could lead to the development of innovative technologies that will benefit both industry and society,” said Prof Andersson.

The agreement was signed by NTU President Professor Bertil Andersson, and Saab Executive Vice President and Deputy CEO Micael Johansson at NTU Singapore. It follows the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in Stockholm on 18 October this year. “This is an important step for Saab, heavily expanding our research internationally. NTU is one of the world’s best technology universities and we are very happy to be able to start this important collaboration together with them,” said Micael Johansson, Executive Vice President and Deputy CEO at Saab. The two current focus areas for the research collaboration to be conducted at the Saab-NTU Joint Research Centre will be air

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IAF to Ink Deal for 48 new Mi-17 V5 helicopters from Russia

ndia and Russia are expected to ink a deal for around US$ 1.1 billion for 48 Mi-17V5 helicopters for the Indian Air Force (IAF) soon. “Negotiations with the Indian side have been completed, and we hope to sign the contract in 2018, ” Russian Helicopters CEO Andrei Boginsk was quoted as saying by the state-run news agency RIA Novosti December 17. However sources told India Strategic that signatures should be appended on the deal by both the sides in the first quarter of 2018. The company has already delivered 151 Mi-17 V5 helicopters to India beginning with a deal for 80 machines in 2008, and then another 71 under three follow-on contracts. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) had cleared the purchase of fifth lot of 48 of these military transport helicopters in September 2015. The Mi-17 variants are now the mainstay

IAF had first acquired Mi-4 helicopters from the Soviet Union followed by Mi-8s, the last of which was ceremonially phased out on December 17 at a function in Bangalore. Russian Helicopters is part of the Rostec State Corporation, an umbrella organisation uniting Russia’s military industrial complex and arms exporter Rosoboronexport (ROE). Produced by Kazan Helicopter Plant, a unit of Russian Helicopters, the Mi-17 V5 supplied to India ranks among the most advanced helicopters of the Mil Design Bureau’s Mi-8/17 family and is capable of transporting troops and cargo inside the cabin as well as large size cargo like artillery guns on an external sling.

of the IAF for heli-transporting troops across the country from the Himalayan Mountains

Inauguration of Online Examination Web Portal of Indian Air Force

to coastal areas. IAF has also converted the V5 variant for VVIP role now.

nion Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre inaugurated the online examination web portal of Indian Air Force at Air HQ (VB). Speaking on the occasion he congratulated the IAF for contributing towards the vision of ‘Digital India’ of the Prime Minister. He also congratulated IAF for developing the online examination system in collaboration with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) thus also following the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India’ philosophy of the Govt of India. Air Marshal SB Deo PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC Vice Chief of the Air Staff along with other senior Air Force Officers were present during the inauguration. IAF is the first amongst the three services to take

Russia, India’s biggest defence partner, has also sold another helicopter, Kamov Ka226T to India. Most of these, however, are to be licence-produced by HAL in Bangalore. All agreements with the Soviet Union and Russia are Government-to-Government (G-2-G).

up IT enabled Online Testing for induction in Officers and Airmen cadre. The proposal was approved in principle by Raksha Mantri on 24 Oct 16. In association with C-DAC, IAF is switching over to online testing wef January 2018 for which online registration will commence wef 15 Dec 17. Selection system for Officers and Airmen cadre in the IAF has been continuously evolving and sustained efforts are in place to strengthen the testing system. Though the existing system is time tested and well proven, constraints of testing capacity and geographical reach were major limitations in according opportunity to all the deserving and eligible candidates from across the country especially to rural youth. To improve upon the system and to make it more candidate friendly while enhancing organisational efficiency, a MoU was signed on 31 Oct 17 with C-DAC a Govt of India agency. The project will be implemented with effect from Jan 2018 for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for Officer’s cadre and Scheduled test for Airmen Recruitment (STAR) for Airmen cadre. Earlier IAF had hundred plus centres pan India for Officer cadre exam and fourteen centres for Airmen selection exams. Certain states / UTs did not have any testing centre. Consequently, candidates had to spend considerable time and resources on travelling to the testing centres. In the new system, there would be about 760 examination centre’s all over the country and the maximum distance a candidate would be required to travel now will be considerably less from the place of his/her residence. It will enable approximately four lakh candidates for Airmen selection and two lakh candidates for Officer’s selection, to appear in the exam every six months.

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New Air France KLM Martinair Cargo service targets SMEs

A DHL Global Forwarding launches new online quote and booking service

ith so many new, tech-savvy forwarders setting up online, realtime booking systems for air cargo, it was only a matter of time before the big integrators got into the act. The latest is the launch of DHL Global Forwarding’s (DHL-GF) Online Freight Quotation & Booking, allowing shippers to quote and book shipments online for all commonly used pre-paid and collect trade terms from a computer or any mobile device. The new DHL-GF portal is available in more than 40 countries, covering most key trade lanes and point pairs. The quotation and booking service provides shipment tracking and creates customized shipment reports. “International shipping doesn’t need to be a complex task,” explained Angelos Orfanos, global head of marketing and sales at DHL-GF. “From searching for the right supplier through to getting a competitive price, this should be easily available online.” The quotation and booking service provides an immediate price for general cargo up to 2,000 kilograms per shipment, and offers two speeds of service through DHL’s Air Connect and Air Economy products.

WFS secures CEIV certification for ground-handling in Brussels

orldwide Flight Services (WFS) received the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) CEIV-Pharma certification at its Brussels cargo station, marking the first of its European cargo stations to gain the certification.

ir France KLM Martinair Cargo is currently rolling out WHAT COUNTS in the Netherlands. This scheme has been designed for customers among small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs). Managers have bundled together a number of relevant 24/7 easy-to-connect services, tailormade offers, and a loyalty programme, under the title WHAT COUNTS. “We are able to approach every customer in a unique way, based on their particular needs, by sending them specific offers and information appropriate to their level of specialisation. Big data and a sophisticated CRM strategy make it possible for us to adopt this approach,” says Gertjan Roelands, vice president cargo Europe. WHAT COUNTS offers customers myCargo, a digital portal where customers make and manage their bookings 24/7. It contains a range of services, including Quote & Book, Notify Me, Track & Trace, Claims. Alongside these e-services, dedicated customer service and sales desks have been created to specialise in the specific needs of SME customers and interact with them more effectively. Customers now receive blue credits for both their cargo and passenger flights when they book Air France and KLM. These credits can be spent on airline tickets. “We have seen our market share and customer satisfaction growing in this specific customer segment in the Netherlands. At the moment, we are gradually introducing this new scheme in Germany, the UK and Italy. The rest of Europe will follow in the first half of 2018,” according to Roelands.

Practices (GDP) or CEIV-Pharma. WFS is also adding new facilities in Paris, Milan and Copenhagen. The company’s executive vice president of cargo for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, added, “Delivering further improvements to our pharma-handling services at major stations is one of our key areas of focus, and this will continue in 2018 with investments and GDP or CEIV certifications at more of our locations with high pharma volumes.”

WFS estimates that its pharmaceutical handling in Brussels increased by 170 percent during 2016, and is on track to be even higher in 2017, with volumes through October surpassing 3,000 tonnes. To keep up with the growing volumes, WFS installed two new dedicated pharma cells in its main Brussels warehouse – for storage temperatures between +2°C and +25°C – and is adopting handling and training procedures specifically for pharma cargo. Other WFS cargo stations across the company’s network are currently in the process of certification for either Good Distribution

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ABC completes multi-modal pharma shipment trial with DHL

irBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has completed a multi-modal shipment trial for DHL Global Forwarding to deliver healthcare products from Moscow to Miami using an RKN active cargo container in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) cool chain standards. For the trial, ABC’s pharma logistics practitioners opted the abcPharma product using an Envirotainer RKN unit, replacing real vaccines with service water in order to test the delivery process at each step of the transportation and monitor the condition of the water. Together with DHL Global Forwarding Russia, they supplied the RKN unit to the customer’s warehouse and accepted the cargo as a fully built-up unit ready for carriage at its airport warehouse premises, with the teams covering delivery, leasing and guaranteed customs clearance for the customer as well as ensuring a minimum transit time and the elimination of temperature risk. On 24 November the trial shipment took off on one of ABC’s Boeing 747 Freighters from Moscow on its direct route to Chicago, where it was met by local ABC representatives, who monitored the offloading and ensured the smooth transportation onto a refrigerated truck to

take the ‘vaccines’ to Miami. From Miami, the RKN continued on its journey to Managua, the capital of Nicaragua with another carrier, and though the special container can run on battery power for more than 90 hours and sustain the required temperature range, it was decided to maintain +50C inside the ruck to introduce a second safety measure. ABC global director for pharma, Fedor Novikov says: “We are proud to be been given this opportunity to demonstrate the quality of the pharma solutions we can provide and to have earned the trust of our customer for the organisation of vaccines transportation.” “With ABC only developing temperature-sensitive solutions for less than a year, it is a huge achievement to be chosen to provide dedicated lift of healthcare products, which will improve the quality of

Regional One orders CRJ200 SF conversion from AEI

ircraft conversion company, Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI), has secured an order from Miami-based leasing firm Regional One for the conversion of a Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft from passenger to “Special Freighter” (SF) configuration.

life for people of the Republic of Nicaragua when we commence the delivery of vaccines in 2018.” The RKN is a certified air cargo ULD container which ensures the integrity of pharma products by maintaining product temperatures in either +2-8C range, in the controlled room temperature range of +1525C, or at any chosen set temperature within the operating range of 0-20C. ABC gained IATA CEIV Pharma certification in 2016 and has since developed special benefits for pharma customers including the Sky Fresh web platform. The airline gained Envirotainer QEP accreditation at its global hub at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport and in Dallas, with the online stations of Milan, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Chicago following within two months.

for two additional conversions. Pinnacle also announced plans to acquire another two of the aircraft for conversion in 2018. Avitas aviation consultants put the average cost of a converted CRJ200 SF freighter, which can carry up to eight 61.5” x 88” containers or pallets, at about US$2 million.

Modification of the aircraft began last week at Commercial Jet’s facility in Miami, with redelivery of the converted freighter scheduled for early April 2018. Estonia-based carrier Airest will operate the aircraft under a financial lease – making Airest the first European operator of the CRJ200 SF – and plans to acquire and operate up to four of the aircraft. AEI already has more than 45 of the CRJ200 SF conversions on order and signed a contract last month with Pinnacle Partners

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Boeing, Turkish Airlines Celebrate the Airline's First 777 Freighter

oeing and Turkish Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 777 Freighter, the world's longest-range twin-engine freighter. The airplane and a second freighter on order will help the airline expand its cargo business. "The delivery of our first 777 Freighter is a milestone event in our cargo business," said Mr. İlker Aycı, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Turkish Airlines. "As a prominent sub-brand of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo increased its freighter destinations served from 55 to 73 from the beginning of this year, reaching approximately one million tons of cargo with a 29 percent increase. It is surely beyond doubt that this is a remarkable success. We're sure that this significant delivery, which will bring great value to our rapidly growing cargo operations, will also enable our leading subbrand to further compete, expand and reach new short and longrange destinations from our hub in Istanbul."

"We are honored to deliver the 777 Freighter to Turkish Airlines," said Marty Bentrott, Senior Vice President of Sales, Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia and Africa, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This aircraft's range capability, combined with its enhanced cargo capacity, makes it a perfect airplane for Turkish Airlines to continue to profitably grow its global cargo service." The 777 Freighter is based on the 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger airplane and can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload of 112 tons (102 metric tonnes or 102,000 kg).

IATA: Airline profits to hit $38b in 2018, cargo to remain strong

continued momentum in the cargo business beyond the rate of expansion of world trade in 2018. IATA director general and chief executive officer, Alexandre de Juniac says these are good times for the global air transport industry, saying: “The demand for air cargo is at its strongest level in over a decade. Employment is growing. More routes are being opened. Airlines are achieving sustainable levels of profitability.”

irline profits will rise to $38.4 billion in 2018, while cargo volume growth will return to a normal pace after booming in 2017, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts. Net profits will rise from the $34.5 billion expected to be seen in 2017, which has been revised from $31.4 billion in IATA’s June forecast, with strong demand, efficiency and reduced interest payments likely to improve airline net profits in 2018 despite rising costs. Cargo continues to benefit from a strong cyclical upturn in volumes, with expected growth of 4.5 per cent in 2018, down from 9.3 per cent in 2017, and cargo revenue is predicted to increase 8.6 per cent in 2018 to $59.2 billion. Volumes in 2017 were helped by companies needing to restock inventories quickly to meet unexpectedly strong demand, resulting in cargo volumes growing at twice the pace of the expansion in world trade, which was 4.3 per cent. Cargo yields are expected to

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“It’s still, however, a tough business, and we are being challenged on the cost front by rising fuel, labour and infrastructure expenses.”

improve by four per cent in 2018, slower than the five per cent improvement in 2017, and IATA adds though restocking cycles are usually short-lived, the growth in e-commerce is expected to support

All regions are expected to report improved profitability in 2018 and demand growth is predicted to outpace capacity expansion. North America is expected to lead the way, accounting for nearly half the industry’s total profits, generating $16.4 billion in 2018. Asia Pacific is forecast to see profits of $9 billion, Europe to deliver $11.5 billion, Latin America generate $900 million, the Middle East to see $600 million and Africa is expected to make a loss of $100 million, to follow the $100 million loss predicted in 2017.

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Delta Cargo expands IATA CEIV network across Europe

elta Cargo has expanded its IATA CEIV network across Europe with the addition of Dusseldorf Airport, operating the facilities in conjunction with Air France KLM. The airline has 50 pharma approved stations around the global with seven International Air Transport Assocation Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (IATA CEIV) approved facilities all connected to Delta’s Atlanta hub, which is also certified. The European CEIV stations are Amsterdam, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Rome, creating a transAtlantic CEIV network to the United States. Delta vice president for cargo, Shawn Cole says: “Delta has made significant investments in Pharma facilities across its global network, so as to ensure that we are compliant with the highest industry standards. Our priority boarding and quick connection times minimise exposure to outside temperatures ensuring the integrity of the product – vital for transporting medicine to patients.”

Delta offers four pharma options with a variety of containers and coolers, plus in Frankfurt it offers temperature controlled carts for the ramp operation which facilitate the transportation of shipments in a temperature controlled environment between the aircraft and the warehouse.

Finnair Cargo unveils ‘Cargo Eye’ monitoring tool

innair Cargo has introduced its new monitoring tool for airfreight, called “Cargo Eye,” which as an internet of things (IoT) product that offers real-time tracking and monitoring services. The Finnish airline unveiled the product as part of its larger cargo management platform at yesterday’s Slush start-up conference in Helsinki. Cargo Eye integrates multiple data sources, transactional enterprise resource planning (ERP) data and information from IoT sensors to provide a visual layout for air cargo management through Finnair’s new Cargo Control Center. Cargo Eye receives information from multiple data systems, including: • Finnair’s cargo management ERP system SkyChain, which provides booking data and similar information • Sensire sensors, which give location, temperature and humidity data for shipments • KaltIoT trackers, which monitor location and temperatures of shipments during ground transport. Finnair Cargo’s managing director Janne Tarvainen touted the benefits of Cargo Eye at Slush, adding that Finnair Cargo is on the lookout for start-up partners to collaborate on developing other products “for IoT-enabled transformation.”

AIA Cargo implements Champ’s Traxon cargoWEB+

IA Cargo in partnership with Champ’s Traxon cargoWEB+ system has implemented the first stage of its new on-line booking portal service. The system enables the GSSA and its client airlines to offer a professional round the-clock customer service via the AIA website. The system is fully managed and controlled by AIA staff who decide which functions are to be offered and which clients has access to which function. The self-registration of a customer for access is fast and easy. Some of the features include: bookings, overview of products, rates and surcharges, FWB/FSU messaging, allotment and interline bookings, shipment tracking, flight schedules, routing and availability, airwaybill stock control and usage reports Initially the portal will be open for booking on Cypriot carrier Cobalt who AIA are the worldwide GSSA partner. Clients can book on all Cobalt sectors ex-Cyprus to Europe or Europe to Cyprus. The next stages will see additional AIA carriers being added to the portal.

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Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens working on electric plane S

oon the electricity-powered vehicles might involve not only cars or bikes but the planes too. Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens formed a collaboration to create a hybrid-electric driven commercial aircraft. The newly formed partnership aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial aircraft. The E-Fan X hybrid-electric technology demonstrator is anticipated to fly in 2020. Until then, a comprehensive ground test campaign has to be performed, provisionally on a BAe 146 flying testbed, with one of the aircraft’s four gas turbine engines replaced by a two megawatt electric motor. Provisions will be made to replace a second gas turbine with an electric motor once system maturity has been proven. “The E-Fan X is an important next step in our goal of making electric flight a reality in the foreseeable future. The lessons we learned from a long history of electric flight demonstrators, starting with the CriCri, including the e-Genius, E-Star, and culminating most recently with the E-Fan 1.2, as well as the fruits of the E-Aircraft Systems House collaboration with Siemens, will pave the way to a hybrid single-aisle commercial aircraft that is safe, efficient, and cost-

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effective,” said Paul Eremenko, Airbus’ Chief Technology Officer. “We see hybrid-electric propulsion as a compelling technology for the future of aviation.” The E-Fan X demonstrator will explore the challenges of high-power propulsion systems, such as thermal effects, electric thrust management, altitude and dynamic effects on electric systems and electromagnetic compatibility issues. The objective is to push and mature the technology, performance, safety, and reliability enabling quick progress on the hybrid electric technology. The programme also aims at establishing the requirements for future certification of electrically powered aircraft while training a new generation of designers and engineers to bring hybrid-electric commercial aircraft one step closer to reality. As part of the E-Fan X programme, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens will each contribute with their extensive experience and know-how in their respective fields of expertise: - Airbus will be responsible for overall integration as well as the control architecture of the hybrid-electric propulsion system and batteries, and its integration with flight controls.

- Rolls-Royce will be responsible for the turbo-shaft engine, two megawatt generator, and power electronics. Along with Airbus, Rolls-Royce will also work on the fan adaptation to the existing nacelle and the Siemens electric motor. -

Siemens will deliver the two megawatt electric motors and their power electronic control unit, as well as the inverter, DC/DC converter, and power distribution system. This comes on top of the E-Aircraft Systems House collaboration between Airbus and Siemens, launched in 2016, which aims at development and maturation of various electric propulsion system components and their terrestrial demonstration across various power classes.

“The E-Fan X enables us to build on our wealth of electrical expertise to revolutionize flight and welcome in the third generation of aviation,” said Paul Stein, Rolls-Royce, Chief Technology Officer. “This is an exciting time for us as this technological advancement will result in Rolls-Royce creating the world’s most powerful flying generator”. “Siemens has been driving innovation in core technology fields at full speed,” said Roland Busch, Chief Technology Officer of Siemens. “In April 2016 we opened a new chapter in electric-mobility with the collaboration with Airbus. Building up electric propulsion for aircraft, we are creating new perspectives for our company and also for our customers and society. With the E-Fan X partnership, we now take the next step to demonstrate the technology in the air.” The move towards a means of transport with improved environmental performance that is more efficient and less reliant on fossil fuels is among the top challenges aviation sector faces today. As Airbus notes, the partners are committed to meeting the EU technical environmental goals of the European Commission’s Flightpath 2050 Vision for Aviation (reduction of CO2 by 75%, reduction of NOx by 90% and noise reduction by 65%). These cannot be achieved with the technologies existing today. Therefore, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens are investing in and focusing research work in different technology areas including electrification. Electric and hybrid-electric propulsion are seen today as among the most promising technologies for addressing these challenges, according to the company.

2017 DECEMBER

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So you think you can fly IndiGo is looking for smart, young ladies to join its cabin crew. So if you love people, places and planes, make sure you log on to the careers page on goindigo.in or go to facebook.com/goindigo.in

Interview City

Position

Date

Time

Venue

Aircraft Type

Shillong

Cabin Crew

8-Jan-18

9AM - 1PM

Hotel :Polo Towers, Polo Grounds

A320

Bangalore

Cabin Crew

9-Jan-18

9AM - 11AM

Hotel: Iris, The business hotel and Spa,70, Brigade Road

A320

Mumbai

Cabin Crew

9-Jan-18

9AM - 2PM

Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East

ATR

Kolkata

Cabin Crew

11-Jan-18

8AM - 11AM

Hotel: Novotel , CF – 11, Action Area 1C, New Town, Rajarhat

A320

Lucknow

Cabin Crew

11-Jan-18

12PM - 3PM

Hotel : Vivanta by Taj, Gomti Nagar, Vipin Khand

ATR

Gurgaon(ISC)

Cabin Crew

13-Jan-18

10AM - 1PM

InterGlobe Aviation Limited ("IndiGo" ),Level 2, Tower C, Global Business Park, MG Road

A320

Jaipur

Cabin Crew

15-Jan-18

12PM - 3PM

Hotel :Royal Orchid Tonk Road, Durgapura

ATR

Mumbai

Cabin Crew

16-Jan-18

9AM - 2PM

Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East

A320

Siliguri

Cabin Crew

17-Jan-18

8AM - 11AM

Hotel: Royal Sarovar Portico, 3rd Mile Sevoke Road

A320

Hyderabad

Cabin Crew

19-Jan-18

9AM - 11AM

Hotel: Radisson, HITEC City, Gachibowli

A320

Mumbai

Cabin Crew

23-Jan-18

9AM - 2PM

Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East

A320

Kolkata

Cabin Crew

24-Jan-18

9AM - 2PM

Hotel: Novotel , CF – 11, Action Area 1C, New Town, Rajarhat

A320

Bangalore

Cabin Crew

29-Jan-18

10AM - 2PM

Hotel: Iris,The business hotel and Spa,70, Brigade Road

A320

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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.

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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 or University, Photocopy of Pan Card or Passport. Carry a copy of your updated resume.

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Give a flying start to your career Announcing walk-in interviews for cabin crew Jet Airways, India’s premier airline flies to 22 international destinations and 51 domestic destinations. Come, be a part of our cabin crew and fly the globe.

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.

City

Interview Date

Time (Hrs)

Pune

Jan 4, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

Novotel, Pune Nagar Road, Weikfield IT Infopark, Survey No. 30/3, Ramwadi, Viman Nagar Pune.

Indore

Jan 5, 2018

0900 hrs to 1300 hrs

Golden Gate, 2 AF Scheme No. 54, Vijay Nagar,Indore.

Delhi

Jan 5, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

Mumbai

Jan 6, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

Kaledonia (HDIL Building), 4th Floor, Off Western Express Highway, Sahar Road, Andheri East, Near Andheri East Railway Station, Mumbai.

Ahmedabad

Jan 8, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

The Ummed Ahmedabad, Airport Circle,Ahmedabad.

Dehradun

Jan 9, 2018

1130 hrs to 1400 hrs

Institute of Hotel Management Dehradun, near ONGC helipad,Garhi Cantt, Dehradun.

Chandigarh

Jan 10, 2018

1000 hrs to 1300 hrs

The Golden Plaza Hotel, Paras Downtown Square Zirakpur, Chandigarh.

Hyderabad

Jan 11, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

Hotel Tabla Pride, Next To Care Hospital,Road Number 1,Banjara Hills,Hyderabad.

Kolkata

Jan 12, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

The Circle Club, Crossing of VIP Road, Rajarhat, New Town Express Way, Opposite Charnock Hospital, Kolkata Airport, Kolkata.

Bengaluru

Jan 13, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

RG ROYAL Hotel - No. 19/1, Old 77, Near ISKCON Temple, Behind Ravindu Toyota, Mahalakshmi Layout, Bengaluru.

Thiruvananthapuram

Jan 16, 2018

1030 hrs to 1400 hrs

Uday Suites,TC 34/757/3, Watts Lane, Beach PO, Shangumugham, Thiruvananthapuram.

Siliguri

Jan 17, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

Club Montana Vista, By Conclave E Zone,Uttorayon, New Township, Matigara, NH 31. Siliguri.

Delhi

Jan 19, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

Mumbai

Jan 20, 2018

1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

Kaledonia (HDIL Building), 4th Floor, Off Western Express Highway, Sahar Road, Andheri East, Near Andheri East Railway Station, Mumbai.

Venue

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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2017 DECEMBER

AVIATION JOBS

CITY

INTERVIEW DATE

TIME (HRS)

Gurgaon (H.O)

03-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Kolkata

05-Jan-18

10am - 02pm

Hotel Novotel and Residencies CF â€“ 11, Action Area 1C, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata - 700 156

Gurgaon (H.O)

05-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Delhi

08-Jan-18

10am - 02pm

Essex Farms 4, Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi.

Gurgaon (H.O)

08-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Bangalore

10-Jan-18

10am - 02pm

The Park 14/7, MG Road, Bangalore - 5600 42.

Gurgaon (H.O)

10-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Mumbai

12-Jan-18

10am - 02pm

Holiday Inn Sakinaka Junction, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400072.

Gurgaon (H.O)

12-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Delhi

15-Jan-18

10am - 02pm

Essex Farms 4, Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi.

Gurgaon (H.O)

15-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Gurgaon (H.O)

17-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Mumbai

19-Jan-18

10am - 02pm

Holiday Inn Sakinaka Junction, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400072.

Gurgaon (H.O)

19-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Delhi

22-Jan-18

10am - 02pm

Essex Farms 4, Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi.

Gurgaon (H.O)

22-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Gurgaon (H.O)

24-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

25-Jan-18

10am - 02pm

Hotel Novotel and Residencies CF â€“ 11, Action Area 1C, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata - 700 156

Delhi

29-Jan-18

10am - 02pm

Essex Farms 4, Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi.

Gurgaon (H.O)

29-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

Gurgaon (H.O)

31-Jan-18

09am - 11am

SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

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