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SIA adds Android Pay, Apple Pay as new payment methods on mobile app

Boeing Rolls

UPS ACQUIRES THREE NEW FLIGHT SIMULATORS

Pratt & Whitney Successfully Tests Next-Generation Pure Power® Geared Turbofan™ Technology as Part of FAA Sustainability Program

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Emirates lose delay compensation case in UK

SpiceJet’s big

05 push for regional

US Navy orders additional APKWS rocket guidance kits Airbus Helicopters delivers 400th UH-72A Lakota to US Army

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08 Out Singapore Airlines’ First 78710 Dreamliner Raytheon offers

23 Stryker-mounted Stinger missile for US Army mobile air defense CargoLogicAir adds

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IndiGo forays into regional markets; adds ATR to its fleet

Jet Airways confirms talks for 75 more narrow bodies

et Airways has confirmed previous speculative reports linking the Indian full-service carrier to a new narrow body order. Prior to the 2017 Paris Air show, Jet Airways was linked to talks with Boeing over a possible order for at least fifty B737 MAX 10 aircraft to add to an existing one for seventy-five B737 MAX.

ndiGo, India’s largest and fastest growing carrier announced its foray into regional markets. The airline will begin ATR operations with flights between cities on its existing network of Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mangalore, Madurai and Nagpur and two new Tier-II cities of Tirupati and Rajahmundry. With an aim to enhance connectivity to these cities, the airline will deploy its ATR fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft in a phased manner. IndiGo has also launched introductory fares starting Rs 999 on these new routes, while bookings will open from midnight tonight. First ATR flight will commence from Hyderabad, starting December 21st, 2017. With the introduction of these flights, IndiGo has taken another step towards providing on-time and hassle-free travel experience to the passengers of Tier-II & TierIII cities as well. IndiGo is also introducing new ATR flights on its existing network which includes Chennai - Mangalore - Chennai, Hyderabad - Mangalore - Hyderabad and Hyderabad - Nagpur - Hyderabad. These new routes will further consolidate IndiGo’s position as the fastest growing airline in India. Announcing the opening of the sale of tickets for the first ATR flights in the history of IndiGo’s journey, Mr. Aditya Ghosh, President and Whole Time Director, IndiGo said, “It is indeed a proud moment for all of us who have been working relentlessly to bring our dream of regional flying to reality. We at IndiGo are bringing people and places closer. We have set off on a journey into the heartland and make these connections deeper. These flights will open up a whole new market, improving the choices of air travel to millions of our fellow citizens.

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As such, in a statement to Reuters, the carrier confirmed a decision on the addition of seventy-five more narrow body aircraft “will be made over the coming few months”. It did not specify whether the aircraft would be procured from Airbus or Boeing. Jet Airways’ narrow body jet fleet is currently an all-Boeing affair with two B737700s, sixty-two B737-800s, and six B737900s currently in service. It is expecting its first B737 MAX 8 in June 2018.

SpiceJet’s big push for regional connectivity

piceJet, India’s largest regional player, in its quest to revolutionise the country’s regional connectivity announced that it is working closely with Japan’s Setouchi Holdings to explore opportunities for small ten and fourteen seater amphibious plane operations to provide air connectivity to the remotest parts of the country. In a groundbreaking initiative – the first by a major Indian airline – SpiceJet is exploring the introduction of smaller fixed wing aircraft to provide air connectivity to places which have hitherto remained unconnected due to infrastructural challenges.

Amphibious planes have the ability to take off and land from places that do not have landing strips and where no runway exists thus reaching areas where there is no other mode of transport available. Reliable, tough and resilient these smaller fixed wing aircraft can land on water bodies, gravel and grass. Demo flights of the aircraft have been held in Nagpur and Guwahati. Japan’s Setouchi Holdings Inc., a pioneer in the small aircraft aviation industry, is a part of the Tsuneishi Group of Hiroshima Prefecture. Setouchi Holding owns QUEST, the manufacturer of specialized amphibious and non-amphibious range of aircraft globally. While SpiceJet today stands tall as the country’s largest regional player and has been among the pacesetters for the UDAN scheme kick starting three routes in the past three months and unveiling plans for more. This initiative further reiterates SpiceJet’s commitment for the regional connectivity scheme. On the occasion, Mr. Ajay Singh – CMD, SpiceJet said, “Even while we are acknowledged as one of the world’s fastest growing markets, the ground reality remains that only about 3% Indians travel by air. Infrastructural challenges have been a key deterrent for providing air connectivity to smaller towns and cities. We are extremely delighted to join hands with Setouchi Holdings and look forward to exploring new opportunities that will help us serve our country better.” “SpiceJet has been a big supporter of the government’s UDAN scheme from the very beginning. With the ability to land in a small or confined space, smaller fixed wing aircrafts are the perfect flying machines that can effectively connect the country’s remote cities and airstrips which can in turn revolutionise the regional connectivity scheme.” “We are delighted to associate with SpiceJet for exploring opportunities in the field of aviation. We are happy to introduce Kodiak which will support this objective. Under this association, we have already executed land plane demonstrations in Nagpur and Guwahati. As a next step, we would also like to go for seaplane demonstration soon,” said Dr. Go Okazaki, Executive Managing Director, Setouchi Holdings Inc. There are about 200 Kodiak Quest aircraft flying all over the world for the past 10 years.

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QUICK UPDATE Small aircraft connectivity may have passengers paying lower fares than needed (in terms of cost) and hence we need support of Government of India. We hope that with these demonstrations, we would be able to impress upon the government, our willingness to go ahead with this project and have their support too.Despite tremendous growth in India’s civil aviation sector, air connectivity to smaller towns and cities has lagged behind as compared to the big metros mainly due to a lack of proper infrastructure. UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme launched by the Indian government aims to bridge this gap by providing connectivity to un-served and under-served airports through revival of existing airstrips and airports Amphibious planes have a huge potential for use in tourism and adventure sports like sky diving. Besides leisure, they can also be used for emergency evacuations and to reach the hardest-to-reach areas. They can help penetrate into markets that are yet untapped.

Vistara completes IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)

to September 1, 2017. Inclusion of the airline in the list of operators to have completed the IOSA means the recognition of Vistara by the global aviation industry as a safe and secure airline that meets the strictest international requirements.

Short haul innovation by BA

ritish Airways has become the first airline worldwide to introduce hightech; remote-controlled devices to push back aircraft across its short haul operation. The airline has said that it is modernising its operation to maintain and further improve punctuality for its customers. In partnership with Heathrow, the ecofriendly Mototok tugs will allow British Airways staff to prepare aircraft for departure more efficiently. The airline thus becomes the first commercial operator to deploy the devices across multiple aircraft stands. The equipment, used to move Airbus short haul aircraft, replaces traditional diesel tugs, allowing a single ramp agent to push an aircraft backwards from the gate in a remote operation.

istara has successfully completed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit or IOSA, cementing its status as one of the world’s safest airlines. The audit confirms Vistara’s compliance with internationally approved aviation safety standards across multitudinous parameters in operational management and control systems. Vistara joined IATA’s IOSA Registry on September 25, 2017. The IATA Operational Safety Audit of Vistara was conducted from August 28, 2017

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Emissions-free and capable of moving aircraft with precision, five Mototoks are currently in operation across 25 stands at Heathrow’s Terminal 5. They were integrated with the operation in August, and more than 100,000 customers have already benefited from smoother departures.

Airbus and Bombardier Announce C Series Partnership

irbus SE and Bombardier Inc. are to become partners on the C Series aircraft programme. A corresponding agreement was signed. The agreement brings together Airbus’ global reach and scale with Bombardier’s newest, state-ofthe-art jet aircraft family, positioning both partners to fully unlock the value of the C Series platform and create significant new value for customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders. Under the agreement, Airbus will provide procurement, sales and marketing, and customer support expertise to the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP), the entity that manufactures and sells the C Series. At closing, Airbus will acquire a 50.01% interest in CSALP. Bombardier and Investissement Québec (IQ) will own approximately 31% and 19% respectively. CSALP’s headquarters and primary assembly line and related functions will remain in Québec, with the support of Airbus’ global reach and scale. Airbus’ global industrial footprint will expand with the Final Assembly Line in Canada and additional C Series production at Airbus’ manufacturing site in Alabama, U.S. This strengthening of the programme and global cooperation will have positive effects on Québec and Canadian aerospace operations. The single aisle market is a key growth driver, representing 70% of the expected global future demand for aircraft. Ranging from 100 to 150 seats, the C Series is highly complementary to Airbus’ existing single aisle aircraft portfolio, which focuses on the higher end of the single-aisle business (150240 seats). The world class sales, marketing and support networks that Airbus brings into the venture are expected to strengthen and accelerate the C Series’ commercial momentum. Additionally, Airbus’ supply chain expertise is expected to generate significant C Series production cost savings.

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QUICK UPDATE Airbus is strongly committed to Canada and its aerospace sector with Canadian suppliers extending their access to Airbus’ global supply chain. This new C Series partnership is set to secure jobs in Canada for many years to come. “This is a win-win for everybody! The C Series, with its state-of-the-art design and great economics, is a great fit with our existing single-aisle aircraft family and rapidly extends our product offering into a fast growing market sector. I have no doubt that our partnership with Bombardier will boost sales and the value of this programme tremendously,” said Airbus Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders. “Not only will this partnership secure the C Series and its industrial operations in Canada, the U.K. and China, but we also bring new jobs to the U.S. Airbus will benefit from strengthening its product portfolio in the high-volume singleaisle market, offering superior value to our airline customers worldwide.” “We are very pleased to welcome Airbus to the C Series programme,” said Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier Inc. “Airbus is the perfect partner for us, Québec and Canada. Their global scale, strong customer relationships and operational expertise are key ingredients for unleashing the full value of the C Series. This partnership should more than double the value of the C Series programme and ensures our remarkable game-changing aircraft realizes its full potential.” “The arrival of Airbus as a strategic partner today will ensure the sustainability and growth of the C Series programme, as well as consolidating the entire Québec aerospace cluster. In the current context, the partnership with Airbus is, for us, the best solution to ensure the maintenance and creation of jobs in this strategic sector of the Québec economy,” said Québec’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation and Minister responsible for Digital Strategy, Dominique Anglade.

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first flight of the second production LM-100J aircraft Oct. 11.

he Indian government has accelerated plans to privatize its investments in the aviation sector following a call recently, for Expressions of Interest (EOI) in rotary-wing specialist Pawan Hans Helicopters. According to a document published by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation, bidders interested in acquiring the government’s 51% stake in Pawan Hans should submit proposals by December 8, 2017. Accompanying New Delhi’s divestiture from the helicopter operator is a full transfer of managerial control. The remaining 49% of Pawan Hans is held by a majority state-owned entity, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. Established in 1985, Pawan Hans is India’s largest operator of rotary-wing aircraft. Its fleet currently consists of forty-six helicopters including eighteen Eurocopter SA365Ns, seventeen SA365N3s, three Bell Helicopter 407s, three Bell 206L4s, three Mil Helicopter Mi-172s, and two Eurocopter AS350B3s all of which are used for off-shore oil exploration operations as well as remote charter services.

Lockheed Martin’s LM100J Program Achieves another Milestone

ockheed Martin’s LM-100J commercial freighter program recently marked yet another successful achievement with the

“The flight was outstanding and the aircraft’s performance was flawless,” said Wayne Roberts, LM-100J chief test pilot. “After this completely successful first airworthiness flight, this aircraft will join the first LM-100J in conducting the FAA type design update test program already underway. This will accelerate our progress to deliver this unique aircraft’s capabilities to civilian operators around the world.” The LM-100J is the 17th different mission capability developed for the C-130J Super Hercules and it is an updated version of the L-100 cargo aircraft, which Lockheed Martin produced from 1964-1992. Lockheed Martin officials submitted a Program Notification Letter to the FAA on Jan. 21, 2014, for a type design update to this aircraft, a civil-certified variant of the C-130J Super Hercules to be marketed as the LM-100J. Through select design innovations, the LM-100J will perform as a commercial multi-purpose air freighter capable of rapid and efficient cargo transport. The LM-100J is an ideal airlift solution for delivering bulk and oversize cargo, particularly to austere locations worldwide. Like its military counterpart, the LM-100J will be able to support multiple missions, ranging from firefighting to medevac to VIP transport.

SIA adds Android Pay, Apple Pay as new payment methods on mobile app

ustomers travelling with national carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) can now pay for their airfares and other purchases, such as the selection of preferred seats, with digital payment services Android Pay and Apply Pay on the airline’s mobile app.

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QUICK UPDATE In a press statement, SIA said the new payment methods will make transactions faster and more convenient for customers. Customers who use Android Pay and Apple Pay do not have to fill in payment details before purchasing a service via the app. Those who sign up for Android Pay will already have their credit or debit card details as well as billing address stored in their Android Pay accounts. As for Apple Pay, a unique device account number is assigned, encrypted and kept in the “secure element” of their mobile device, which means their card details are not stored on the device. Campbell Wilson, SIA’s senior vicepresident for sales and marketing, said cashless payment was a rising trend not only in Singapore but in many parts of the world. “Having cutting-edge mobile payment platforms such as Android Pay and Apple Pay provides our customers with a seamless and more efficient payment option whenever they make a purchase on our mobile app,” he added.

Delhi terminal upgrade hampered as IndiGo refuses to move

the construction phase, movements at T1 need to be reduced, and so IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir were asked to shift one-third of their flights to T1. But IndiGo has come out against the move, saying that they are “not agreeable” to splitting their operations between the two terminals.

of 2018 and will be operated on the airline’s medium-haul routes.

“We reserve our rights to make a detailed representation on this matter and take any other action that we may consider necessary in the interest of our passengers,” the airline said.

“Boeing is excited to have finished final assembly of the first 787-10 Dreamliner for Singapore Airlines,” said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president, Asia Pacific & India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With its unprecedented efficiency, greater capacity and the Dreamliner’s known preferred passenger experience, the 787-10 will be an important part of the airline’s future fleet.”

Originally, the airlines had until July 15 to decide upon a mutually agreeable solution. One suggestion included shifting all of SpiceJet and Go Air’s operations to T2, allowing IndiGo to remain at T1. However, this was rejected by the two airlines, Says reports. In a bid to find a solution that would not favor one airline over another, the Ministry of Civil Aviation proposed the onethird plan, but an unnamed official has said that that has only over-complicated things. “This was an issue between airlines and the airport operator and would have been handled best between them,” the official told. There is currently no metro connection between the two terminals, but DIAL will supply a bus service for transiting passengers.

Boeing Rolls Out Singapore Airlines’ First 787-10 Dreamliner

Singapore Airlines is the launch customer of the 787-10 and currently has 30 airplanes on firm order. The airline also signed a letter of intent in February to purchase 19 additional 787-10s.

As an 18-foot (5.5-m) stretch of the 7879, the 787-10 will deliver the 787 family’s preferred passenger experience and long range with 25 percent better fuel per seat and emissions than the airplanes it will replace. The 787 Dreamliner family offers a modern, optimized and efficient airplane family in every market segment. Since entering service in 2011, the 787 family has flown more than 190 million people on more than 560 unique routes around the world, saving an estimated 18 billion pounds of fuel.

Qantas to use biofuel on LA flights from 2020

ndiGo Airlines has informed Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) that it will not move part of its operations from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 as requested; saying that to do so will cause confusion for its passengers, reports the Press Trust of India. The move is needed for DIAL to increase capacity at T1, which is already overburdened. DIAL has been working on plans to upgrade Delhi Int’l airport, doubling capacity at T1 from 20 million to 40 million. During

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oeing has rolled out the first 78710 Dreamliner built for Singapore Airlines at its Final Assembly facility in North Charleston, South Carolina.The airplane will now undergo the painting of the airline’s livery and begin its system checks, fueling, and engine runs. Singapore Airlines is due to take delivery of its first 787-10 in the first half

ustralia’s Qantas Airways has announced plans to use biofuel in its aircraft that stop at Los Angeles International airport. From 2020, the carrier intends to use a blend of 50% renewable fuel and 50% regular jet fuel in its aircraft flying from LA airport to Australia, following the Qantas Group’s successful domestic biofuel trial flights in 2012. Compared to standard jet

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QUICK UPDATE fuel, the biofuel produces around half the carbon emissions per gallon over its life cycle. CEO of Qantas International and Freight, Gareth Evans, said the commercial biofuel agreement is the first of its kind in Australian aviation history. An agreement has been signed to purchase eight million gallons of renewable fuel every year for the next ten years from US-based Company SG Preston. “The partnership with SG Preston is part of our commitment to lowering carbon emissions across our operations and sees us becoming the first Australian airline to use renewable jet fuel on an ongoing basis,” Evans said. Director of Environment for IATA, Michael Gill commended Qantas and SG Preston on the new deal. “IATA congratulates Qantas and SG Preston on this landmark agreement, being the first commercial biofuel offtake for an Australian airline,” he remarked. “Deals such as these are critical to the development of an aviation biofuel sector globally and the achievement of the aviation industry’s climate goals.”

Island Air files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

sland Air has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after lessor Elix Aviation Capital moved to repossess its fleet of three Dash 8-400s. The Hawaiian island-hopper said in a statement that during the process of negotiating its aircraft leases with Elix, it was served notices for their termination along with demands for their surrender on October 12. In order to continue operations, it was then forced to file for Chapter 11. “Continuing to operate under the protection of the United States Bankruptcy Court will allow Island Air to maintain its

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service to its customers, provide continued employment to its more than 400 valued employees, and ensure a revenue stream so its vendors are paid,” it said. “During the reorganization process, Island Air expects to fly its scheduled routes as normal and honor all previously purchased tickets and confirmed reservations. In addition, there will be no changes to the Island Miles frequent flyer and other customer service programs, including Kupuna & Keiki Saver Fare, Island Biz corporate travel program, and military and group travel programs.” Island Air added that in light of continued strong growth in demand, it had seen a corresponding increase in revenue inflows leading to a narrowed 1Q loss for the year. In addition, during 2Q17, it generated USD12.5 million in revenues, its highest quarterly revenue in more than a decade. Island Air is majority-owned by Hawaii’sbased investment company, PacifiCap, which acquired a controlling stake from Ohana Airline Holdings in January 2016. Using its three Q400s, it currently offers approximately 200 flights each week connecting Honolulu, Kahului, Kona, and Lihue.

Qantas adds first B787

antas has taken delivery of its first B7879 following a handing-over ceremony at Everett on October 16.One of eight such aircraft on order from Boeing will be ferried to Sydney Kingsford Smith later this week ahead of its deployment on domestic Australian flights next month. With these crew training flights completed, the aircraft will then make its international debut on the Melbourne Tullamarine-Los Angeles Int’l route on December 15, 2017, followed by Melbourne – London Heathrow from March 2018. Qantas will split the deployment of the eight B787s between its Melbourne base and, from 2H18 onwards, its Brisbane Int’l base. There, the B787 will be used to run Qantas’s Brisbane-Los Angeles-New York JFK service.

Brazil’s Azul sells ten ATRs to Nordic Aviation Capital

zul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has confirmed that it has sold ten ATR72600 aircraft to Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) in a deal worth approximately BRL325 million (USD102.5 million). Five aircraft will leave Azul’s fleet in late 2017, and the remaining in early 2018. Azul currently has a total of forty ATR72600 in its fleet, with an average age of 4.4 years. As part of the sale, Azul will lease three new ATR72-600s from NAC. “In line with our fleet strategy of having the right type of aircraft for the markets we serve, we have identified several markets that are ready to be upgraded to larger aircraft,” said John Rodgerson, Azul’s CEO. “It is only natural that we replace smaller aircraft with larger next generation aircraft.” For its part, NAC says it sees strong demand for the ATR72-600, so is pleased with the acquisition of Azul’s aircraft. “This is not the first time we have purchased and remarketed aircraft from Azul and the response from the new operators of these aircraft has been so positive that we have decided to acquire even more aircraft,” said NAC’s Chairman, Martin Moller. The rest of Azul’s fleet comprises eight A320-200(neo), six A330-200s, ten EMB-190s and sixty EMB-195s.

Saudi-Arabia, Iraq to resume direct air links

Qantas has options for a further fifteen B787s with deliveries guaranteed through to 2020. It also has purchase rights for a further thirty of the model for deliveries through 2025.

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raq and Saudi Arabia are set to resume scheduled passenger flights for the first time in twenty-seven years. The last such services took place in 1990 just after then Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait thus triggering the first Gulf War. In a statement, Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation said it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) to regulate traffic between the two countries. Flights are due to commence from October 30 onwards. Thus far, only flynas has publically confirmed its intention to enter the market noting in a press release last week that flights from “Saudi Arabia’s major airports to several Iraqi cities” would begin in the coming weeks. No firm timelines or city pairs were specified. The announcement comes after Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari’s trip to Saudi-Arabia earlier this year during which his Saudi counterpart, Adel Al-Jubeir, said Riyadh was prepared to resume direct air links from Riyadh to each of Baghdad and Najaf as well as write off Baghdad’s debt as part of a strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. The move is also seen as Riyadh’s attempt at curbing rival Iran’s growing influence in Iraqi affairs.

Air France, Vietnam Airlines launch joint venture

ietnam Airlines (VN, Hanoi) is set to enter into a joint venture with Air France (AF, Paris CDG) following the signing of a strategic partnership between the two carriers on October 10. In a joint Statement, the two Sky team members said that subject to official government approval, the tie-up would kick in from November 1. Once in place, it will offer customers better access

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to either carrier’s networks given improved flight scheduling at each of Paris CDG, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City. “The agreement signed strengthens a long-standing partnership between the two airlines,” it said. “By partnering to jointly improve the connection between the French, European and Vietnamese markets, and by optimizing their products and services, Air France and Vietnam Airlines aim to strengthen their position in the Vietnamese market in a sustainable way.” Passengers on flights operated within the confines of the JV will also continue to benefit from Sky Team’s alliance services, SkyPriority, lounge access and the Flying Blue and LotuSmiles loyalty programmes to earn and use Miles on both airlines’ networks. Vietnam Airlines and Air France have an existing commercial relationship dating back to 2010 when a codeshare agreement was signed covering flights between Paris, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, in addition to reciprocal connections to destinations in Vietnam, as well as in France and Europe. The two airlines have also been working together for more than twenty years on the operational side, with partnerships in the field of aircraft maintenance and crew training.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted to welcome Vietjet to our growing roster of interline partners as they allow us to provide a more seamless experience for our passengers. The new agreement with Vietjet will offer our passengers even more choice, providing them an easy connection in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi before transferring to their Qatar Airways flights.” Vietjet Vice President, Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh, said: “This partnership is a pillar of Viet jet’s strategy to diversify our services with an aim at offering our passengers travel opportunities to points all over the world. We will continue to partner with other airlines based on advanced technology platforms to better benefit our passengers.” Qatar Airways is commencing two nonstop operations connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Doha with frequencies of two daily flights and ten weekly flights, respectively.

Nepal’s BB Airways acquires B757 to resume ops

Viet jet and Qatar Airways sign agreement

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iet jet recently announced a twophase interline partnership with Qatar Airways, with Phase One coming into effect this September. This first phase has enabled Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel to and from points in Vietnam and in Taiwan served directly by Vietjet, while the next phase will allow Viet jet’s passengers to fly to more than 150 global locations served by Qatar Airways using a single reservation system that serves both airlines’ networks.

epal Airlines has finalized the sale of B757-200 9N-ACA (msn 23850) following a six-month tender process. According to the Khasokhas Weekly magazine, the aircraft was sold to Bhawan Bhatta, the Managing Director of dormant Nepali carrier BB Airways for NPR151 million Nepali rupee (USD1.46 million). BB Airways was among several bidders for the 30-year-old twinjet alongside USbased Avion Systems, Himalaya Aviation Consultant, TBI Group Nepal, and Israelbased APS Airparts, Services and Supplies and two individuals, Janardan Man Dangol and Anu Manandhar. “We have purchased one B757-200 for BB Airways,” said corporate director and

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QUICK UPDATE spokesperson Ravindra Shrestha. “We have also made a 10% down-payment on the aircraft.” According to the report, once it has been returned to operational service, 9N-ACA will be deployed on the Kathmandu-Delhi Int’l, India route suggesting BB Airways will be resuming operations in due course. BB Airways briefly operated regional Asian flights in 2012/13 using a B757-200 wetleased from the now-defunct Cambodian operator, TonléSap Airlines.

Tecknotrove launches VR training aid

he TecknoSIM Airside VR is now available and is the latest virtual reality solution for training ground operations personnel. The ramp can be a very noisy and dangerous place for training purposes. TecknoSIM VR allows effective practical training in a very realistic environment, without disrupting active operations on the ramp. TecknoSIM VR allows users to recreate a realistic airside environment. It further permits staff to move around in the environment and interact as if they were actually there. This new application combines virtual reality hardware and software for training ground handling personnel on an aircraft turnaround inspection. Users can generate a variety of scenarios for aircraft turnarounds, including aircraft damage or foreign object debris identification to enhance the experience. It also simulates day and night operations, as well as adverse weather conditions. The system also records user performance for review and future reference.

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t the recent InterAirport, Nordic Dino unveiled the electric version of its aircraft washer. The electric NORDIC DINO has a smaller carbon footprint and works towards a more sustainable future for aircraft exterior cleaning. Benefits include a better and safer working environment allied to a lower total cost of ownership, which entails reduced maintenance and operating costs. “We are really proud to launch the new electric version of the NORDIC DINO as we have seen a growing trend for electric GSE. For our customers it’s crucial to have a good return on investment and a safer working environment,” commented Pontus Lamberg, Senior Consultant at the manufacturer. All of the NORDIC DINO II / 4-380 / 777+ models will be available to order in this electric format. Nordic Dino will also supply upgrade kits and certified NORDIC DINO mechanics to perform upgrades on site, if required.

AirAsia Japan announces a mid-4Q17 launch date

irAsia Group has announced it will shortly return to the Japanese market with the confirmed upcoming launch of AirAsia Japan. Following a lengthy certification drive with the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLITT), the LCC has now scheduled an October 29 launch date with a 2x daily Nagoya Chubu to Sapporo Chitose service. Operations are on-board a pair of A320200s. “It is a great pleasure to announce AirAsia Japan’s first route from Nagoya to Sapporo is open for sale,” AirAsia Japan CEO Osamu Hata said in a prepared statement. “We are honoured to be the first airline to be based in Nagoya’s Chubu Centrair International Airport and we are committed

to connecting as many guests as possible at low fares to AirAsia’s extensive network, as well as bridging communities and cultures for the benefit of the local economy.” This iteration of AirAsia Japan, the second, is a joint venture between AirAsia Berhad (49%), Octave Japan Infrastructure Fund (19%), Rakuten (18%), Noevir Holdings (9%), and Alpen (5%). The first iteration of AirAsia Japan - a 49/51 joint-venture between AirAsia and ANA - All Nippon Airways (NH, Tokyo Haneda) - ended in June 2013 following serious differences in the shareholders’ managerial philosophies as well as market strategy. ANA eventually bought out AirAsia’s shares before renaming the carrier Vanilla Air.

Emirates lose delay compensation case in UK.

he UK Court of Appeal has found that Emirates is liable to pay compensation to passengers in line with EU regulations for flight delays. Emirates had argued that it was not covered by the legislation, as a non-EU carrier; however, the court has found that non-EU airlines must comply with the rules for flights which originate in an EU country. Under European regulations, passengers which depart any EU airport are entitled to compensation if their arrival at their final destination is delayed by more than three hours, including connecting flights. The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) brought action against five airlines earlier this year – which also included American Airlines

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QUICK UPDATE (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth), Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi Int’l), Singapore Airlines (SQ, Singapore Changi), Turkish Airlines (TK, Istanbul Atatürk) – for failing to provide passengers with the means of claiming up to EUR600 (USD700) in compensation for delayed flights. Emirates contended that flights from the UK with a stopover in Dubai should not be included, but the Court’s ruling has found that missed connections outside Europe still fall under the regulation. “The CAA has written to Emirates and asked the airline to be good to its word and accept the Court of Appeal judgment,” a CAA statement says. In regard to the other airlines, the CAA says that Turkish Airlines is now compensating passengers. The CAA has also advised the other airlines about the ruling against Emirates.

PIA Pakistan issues narrowbody dry-lease RFP

IA - Pakistan International Airlines has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) to all parties for the dry-lease of up to four (4) narrow body twin-engine jet aircraft on sixyear contracts. A tender document issued earlier this month indicates all eligible aircraft must be configured with at least 150 seats and must not be older than twelve years of age. The contracts, once awarded, will be for delivery from 2Q18 onwards although arrivals later this quarter will be accepted as well. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, November 2, 2017.

First A350-900 delivered to Air Mauritius

ir Mauritius took delivery of its first A350-900 3B-NBP (msn 145) on Friday, October 20. It is the first of two such aircraft, the national carrier of Mauritius will drylease from AerCap. Six of the Trent XWB-84 equipped twinjets and two A330-900neo aircraft, the latter on lease from Air Lease Corporation, will replace Air Mauritius’ existing wide body fleet of six A340-300s and two A330-200s. Air Mauritius plans to initially deploy its A350-900 on routes from Mauritius to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Paris CDG on a regular basis with some ad-hoc flights to Kuala Lumpur Int’l, London Heathrow, and Singapore Changi scheduled for October and November as well. The new aircraft operate in a two class configuration with 300 Economy and 28 Business Class seats.

Aerocare appointed ground handler for Virgin Australia in New Zealand

erocare has been appointed ground handler for Virgin Australia across its entire New Zealand network. The handler will support about 5,000 Virgin Australia flights per year from Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown and Dunedin to six international destinations. Aerocare CEO, Glenn Rutherford, said the company would create up to 220 new jobs in New Zealand, invest more than A$1m in training and spend A$5m on specialist aircraft handling equipment. “We are proud to announce that Aerocare has been successful in a competitive tender process to support Virgin Australia’s operations in New Zealand, which acknowledged us as best overall in

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safety, service and operational performance,” Rutherford said. “The New Zealand contract marks a further expansion of Aerocare’s longstanding partnership with Virgin Australia.” Aerocare already handles Virgin Australia flights from 17 locations in Australia; this latest contract will see this number which will grow to 22 locations. Infrastructurepermitting, Aerocare has said it plans to introduce efficient, environmentally-friendly electric vehicles to the operation, where possible. Rutherford continued of the staff expansion: “Aerocare has a long history of job creation, with our workforce having tripled from 1,000 to 3,000 in the last three years alone. People want to work at Aerocare because we provide interesting and secure work, first class training and some of the best career opportunities in the industry.” Virgin Australia’s General Manager Ground Experience, Roger Lindeman, also commented on the deal: “Aerocare has been a partner of Virgin Australia since our very first flight,” he said, adding that Aerocare was chosen after a rigorous selection process. “Aerocare is the largest ground handler in the Australia and New Zealand region, and Virgin Australia chose them for their excellent service and safety record,” Lindeman concluded.

China Southern places order for B777-300(ER), MAX 8s

hina Southern Airlines has disclosed in a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing that it has entered into a provisional aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing for eight B777-300(ER) and 30 B737 MAX 8 aircraft. According to the filing, China Southern plans to partially finance the aircraft through financial leases with five B777-300(ER) and 12 B737 MAX 8 aircraft to be delivered in

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QUICK UPDATE 2019 and the remaining three wide bodies and 18 narrow bodies to be delivered one year later in 2020. The agreement is still pending Chinese government and shareholder approval. China Southern already operates ten B777300(ER)s and currently has 50 B737 MAX aircraft on order.

ADELTE wins contract for 12 airports in India

ADELTE has partnered with local companies to manufacture mainly telescopic tunnels, in accordance with the government’s “Make in India” initiative, which encourages both international and domestic companies to manufacture their products in India. “We are very proud to work with the AAI on this airport infrastructure development project and to contribute to the modernisation of boarding operations throughout the country and the whole region as we are already working on similar projects in Iraq, Iran and Pakistan,” concluded Albiol.

UPS ACQUIRES THREE NEW FLIGHT SIMULATORS

DELTE Airport Technologies is installing state-of-the-art passenger boarding bridges at 12 of India’s most important airports. By 2020, India is expected to be the world’s third largest aviation market, with US$15trn’s worth of improvements to be made to the country’s airport infrastructures in the intervening years. ADELTE is playing a key role in this modernisation by designing, manufacturing and installing 24 passenger boarding bridges for 12 airports across the country, as an initial quota. These are electromechanical units with glass tunnels, equipped with the latest Visual Docking Guidance Systems. These advanced bridges will enable rapid boarding and disembarking and will significantly improve the safety and comfort of passenger at Ahmadabad, Amritsar, Calicut, Coimbatore, Goa, Guwahati, Jammu, Lucknow, Mangalore, Trichy, Trivandrum and Vadodara airports. The first three apron drive boarding bridges of the project are being installed at Goa airport and should be instated this autumn. “The Airport Authority of India has commissioned ADELTE, relying on both our cutting-edge technology and our expertise in managing complex projects,” commented Raimon Albiol, Managing Director of ADELTE. “This is the beginning of a longterm relationship, working together as part of the Make in India initiative.”

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The new structure will supplement the company’s existing flight training facilities in Louisville and Anchorage, Alaska, giving the airline a total of 11 full-flight simulators. The new building will also include a fourth simulator bay to allow for future growth possibilities, as well as office space. Construction will begin in 2017, with completion expected in 2018. The land on which the building will be built is already owned by UPS. “We are making strategic infrastructure moves to position our international air express services for longterm success,” said Canavan. UPS announced the purchase of 14 7478Fs in October 2016, and recently purchased additional 767 aircraft that will be converted from passenger to cargo configuration. Cockpit-modernization projects for its 757, 767 and Airbus A300 aircraft have begun, enhancing safety, deployment options and service life, according to UPS.

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PS has expanded its flight training operations by acquiring three new full-flight simulators which will be housed in a new facility near the UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky. According to UPS, it will receive a Boeing 747-400 simulator, a 767 simulator and a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 simulator by the end of 2018. Apart from these three new full-motion simulators, the company will also receive two new Class 4 touch-screen training devices for the new 747-8 fleet. All of the simulator devices will be built by CAE. “Powered by ecommerce, UPS is in growth mode,” said Brendan Canavan, president of UPS Airlines. “These new simulators and our new building are investments in increased air capacity for our customers all over the world.” UPS will construct a new 22,000-squarefoot building in Louisville’s Edgewood area, adjacent to UPS Airlines’ global operations centre near Louisville International Airport.

man Air’s board of directors has accepted the resignation of Paul Gregorowitsch the airline’s chief executive officer. According to Oman Air, Abdul Aziz Saud Al Raisi, executive vice president for products and brand development, will serve as acting CEO with immediate effect until a permanent replacement is appointed.

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QUICK UPDATE The board thanked Gregorowitsch for his efforts during his tenure with the company. Gregorowitsch was appointed as CEO in August 2014, joining Oman Air from Air Berlin. He was previously president and chief executive officer of Martin air Holland and has also held management positions at Air France-KLM.

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Zodiac Aerospace’s SEN door wins award

Lufthansa wins platinum award for mobile services

ATA has presented Lufthansa with the “Fast Travel Platinum Award” for its mobile self-service solutions. With the Fast Travel Programme, IATA endeavours to make the passenger journey easier, more enjoyable and more efficient, with shorter waiting times. The programme includes check-in, baggage check-in, document check, flight transfers, selfboarding and baggage reclaim. The “Fast Travel Platinum Award” rewards airlines that offer customers at least 80% of mobile selfservices in these areas. Lufthansa has long been a pioneer in digital services for its passengers. The mobile boarding pass, the “Home Printed Bag Tag”, the electronic “Smart Tag” and the real-time notification of flight-related changes are all examples of developments in this area, geared towards improving the passenger experience. With Lufthansa, passengers can perform 96% of pre-flight and in-flight services themselves across the globe. Subsequently, the carrier has been awarded the highest IATA ranking in the world.

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ingapore Airlines and Lufthansa Group have confirmed 1 October as the official launch date for their joint venture for passenger flights between Singapore, Australia and Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Belgium. The two carriers have been stepping up their cooperation since 2015, introducing new services between Singapore and Dusseldorf in July 2016. In March 2017, Lufthansa’s SWISS airline deployed its new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on daily flights between Singapore and Zurich. Lufthansa now plans to re-introduce services between Singapore and Munich from March 2018. On the same date, flights operated by SIA, Lufthansa and SWISS between Singapore and Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich will be included in a revenue-sharing agreement between the two airline groups. Singapore Airlines senior vice president marketing planning, Tan Kai Ping, said that the joint venture with Lufthansa Group “has provided a strong foundation for us to work together to enable more flight frequency and enhanced travel options for customers of both airline groups.”

odiac Air Cargo Equipment was awarded with the Inter Airport exhibition Innovation Award for its new SEN Cargo Container Door in the interDESIGN category. The SEN Cargo Container Door was developed as an alternative for the current container doors which use Velcro. It uses an innovative mushroom locking system (patent pending) to ensure easy, quick and tight door closure without the disadvantages from Velcro. This is where SEN gets its name: secure, ergonomic and non-Velcro. Zodiac’s SEN door reduces opening and closing of the door by 30 seconds and only two custom seals are needed. Handling time and costs are both lowered, while the problem of Velcro deterioration is eliminated. The SEN door (pictured) was on display at the Zodiac Aerospace stand during Inter Airport expo in Munich this week, where Zodiac Air Cargo Equipment also launched its first main deck containers, the Herculight S. These modular containers are lightweight and durable, ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership.

Lufthansa Group Airlines vice president sales Asia Pacific, Mr Dieter Vranckx, described the move as “a remarkable milestone for both Lufthansa Group and Singapore Airlines. With the launch of this joint venture, the two premium airline groups are jointly able to optimise the product offerings and high-quality services in a very competitive market.”

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Big Data: Connecting Pratt & Whitney to Customers

arine Lavoie-Tremblay, eFAST program manager, Pratt & Whitney, discusses big data at Pratt & Whitney through the EngineWise™ service brand and a panel that the company is sponsoring on the topic at the MRO Europe conference. When you think about it, the technology, not just big data, but it’s one of the enablers

along with all of the technologies that we’ve seen in recent years. Pratt & Whitney has been a market leader in the industry for a long time. We’re continuously investing in our people, our resources, our technology to offer the best products out there to our customers. Earlier this year Pratt & Whitney launched EngineWise™ and this is a reflection of all the efforts that we’ve put in in terms of our offerings to our customers, our services. Big data is one of the pillars of EngineWise. When you think about it, it enables us to connect all of our functions, all of our organizations together, and it’s everything we’re putting in place to turn this

Sepang Aircraft Engineering becomes a fully owned Airbus subsidiary

epang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), an MRO centre based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, partially owned by Airbus since 2011, has become a fully owned Airbus subsidiary, following the acquisition by Airbus of its remaining shares. With this acquisition, SAE becomes an integral part of the Airbus Customer Services network and is set to represent a key element of Services by Airbus’ growth strategy in the dynamic Asia Pacific market. “Since its creation in 2007, SAE has established a strong reputation in the MRO market for on-time and reliable service,” said Laurent Martinez, Head of Services by Airbus. “Our ambition is for SAE to be a leading MRO in the region by becoming an innovation flagship for servicing Airbus commercial aircraft.” As recently as September 2017, SAE celebrated the opening of a second hangar to deal with increasing demand. The MRO now has a combined floor area of some 50,000 square metres. The first hangar can accommodate up to six single-aisle aircraft or two widebody aircraft, while the second hangar can accommodate two A320 aircraft at any time for major maintenance checks. It also features Malaysia’s first eco-friendly closed-door dedicated

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big data into real value for our customers. And that’s what EngineWise is representing in terms of how we combine all of our expertise, all of our knowledge at Pratt & Whitney to benefit our customers. We’re very excited to go to MRO Europe this year. Pratt & Whitney is sponsoring a big data panel. We’re very grateful, very pleased, we’re going to have some of our customers with us on the panel and we’ll be discussing how they’ve been able to use the data so far, have they benefited in their operations. It’s going to be a very constructive discussion and we look forward to the audience participating and sharing some of their feedback. Hope to see you there!

paint bay, as well as state-of-the-art workshops for the repair and overhaul of a wide range of aircraft components, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems. In addition to its commercial aircraft activities, SAE provides spare parts and technical support services to the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s fleet of A400M military airlifters. The facility also houses a major regional inventory of spare parts for Airbus singleaisle and wide-body aircraft for airlines that have selected the Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) total support package for their fleets. SAE employs some 500 people. Its customers include the AirAsia Group, Cebu Pacific, Indigo, Jetstar Asia, Scoot, Malindo Air, MASWings, and VietJet Air. Apart from SAE, Airbus Customer Services already has a strong footprint in the region – particularly in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. In Singapore, Airbus’ Customer Services Asia Pacific base includes: FHS-TSP; Flight Ops Support; the Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) joint venture with Singapore Airlines; HMS Services MRO joint venture with SIAEC; and the regional Service Centre for Airbus spare parts subsidiary Satair Group. Meanwhile in Thailand, Bangkok, Airbus hosts Asia Pacific Airbus Flight Operation Services. In Malaysia, customers benefit from the Airbus Malaysia Customer Services for Engineering Support, FHS Customer Order Desk and FHS Supplier Management – located in Kuala Lumpur.

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Pratt & Whitney Successfully Tests Next-Generation Pure Power® Geared Turbofan™ Technology as Part of FAA Sustainability Program

ratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., recently completed more than 175 hours of ground testing of a next-generation Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine propulsor technology as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) programme, an FAA NextGen initiative to accelerate the development of environmentally-friendly aircraft technologies. The full-scale test, conducted in West Palm Beach, Fla., marks 10 years since Pratt & Whitney first successfully demonstrated the GTF, a revolutionary new engine that delivers 16 percent better fuel efficiency, 50 percent lower nitrogen oxide emissions to the regulatory standard and a 75 percent smaller noise footprint. This advancement builds on the completion of 275 hours of fan rig testing of the technology in 2014 and 2015. The demonstrator used an existing development engine from a certified Geared TurboFan product to validate the performance capability of a second-generation, ultra-high bypass fan design. The engine successfully operated in a design space never before demonstrated with significantly fewer lower-pressure ratio blades than the current production engine, and a shorter duct inlet.

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The rig and engine tests are expected to demonstrate a suite of technologies that will help reduce fuel burn by an additional 2 percent. Pratt Whitney Turbofan A key element in the technology maturation is the development and application of highly-integrated United Technologies Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools, which provide accurate predictions and design guidance to enable rig-toengine scalability and optimized performance. A comprehensive aerodynamic, aeromechanical and acoustic test programme showed the technology contributing significantly to meeting FAA CLEEN programme goals, demonstrating again UTC’s leadership in technology and manufacturing. “The success of this ground test is an important step in taking our Geared Turbofan engine technology to the next level,” said Alan Epstein, vice president of Technology and Environment for Pratt & Whitney. “We are working to make sure the next generation GTF engine – already a game-changer – remains on the cutting edge of performance and sustainability.” Pratt & Whitney continues to advance the compressor and turbine technology in collaboration with the FAA as part of the CLEEN II programme, a follow-on programme that develops and demonstrates aircraft technology and alternative jet fuels. The CLEEN programme is an FAA initiative to accelerate the development of environmentally friendly aircraft technologies. The programme is part of the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) strategy and focuses on the reduction of aircraft noise, emissions and fuel burn. For more information on the CLEEN programme, visit the FAA.

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The Dubai Airshow

2017 PREVIEW T he Dubai Airshow honestly is the centre of the aerospace industry. The Dubai Airshow is a biennial show held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is organized by F&E Aerospace since the year 1989; it is organized under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in cooperation with the Government of Dubai, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and in collaboration with the

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UAE Armed Forces.

The record-breaking Dubai Air show is one of the largest and most prosperous air shows in the world, connecting aerospace professionals across all areas of the industry to facilitate flourishing global trade. The event will be held from 12-16 November 2017 at the destination for aerospace. The Dubai Airshow returns in 2017 with a number of new peculiarity to complement

the existing show; including the UAS Summit, Space Pavilion, Cargo Zone and Airport Solutions in addition to the fourth edition of GATE - the Gulf Aviation Training Event. The show will once again welcome visitors, exhibitors and delegations in their thousands to Dubai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global aerospace hub. The Dubai Airshow 2015 was our significant show ever with 1,103 exhibitors from 63 countries, over 66,346 trade visitors, 1,296 international and regional media and an order book of $37.2 billion. The Middle East is one of the fastest growing aerospace regions in the world and Dubai is its hub. The reasons to exhibit at the Dubai Air show are many here you can connect with the region and meet all of your Middle Eastern clients in one place. The 8th Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference (DIAC 2017) will be held on November 11, 2017 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, UAE. DIAC 2017 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VicePresident, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and is supported by the UAE Ministry of Defense and the UAE Air Force and Air Defense.

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COVER STORY which presents unique opportunities and additional challenges that the conference will aim for.

Along with the daily flying display, there are also a number of official events as part of the Dubai Airshow such as Opening Ceremony at 10:00 am 12 November 2017 and Flying Display From 2:00pm every day. In addition to showcasing unique capabilities and services, the 2015 line-up of new exhibitors is also gauging market interest in a number of projects and initiatives. New technologies are clearly a major focus for this year’s show. Since its inception, the Dubai Airshow has continued to attract ever-increasing numbers of new exhibiting partners. Advanced technologies are certainly a major focus for this year’s show. The show is bombilating with invigorating opportunities and there is a lot of fascinating services that aviation professionals are looking to expand into that could help support the growth into the aviation sector. Aviation business in the Middle East continues to see tremendous growth with both movements and the number of aircraft registered increasing steadily. The Middle East persists to see strong growth across all aerospace sectors as local companies expand and escalate their global footprint, and multinational companies continue to pivot their focus towards this region.

The sky is the limit for the Dubai Airshow 2017. THE FUTURE OF AVIATION TO MEET AT DUBAI AIRSHOW. The Dubai Airshow has always been at the forefront of the industry, and Future’s Day is focused on the recruitment, education and training of every aviation enthusiastic. It’s an exciting time for the industry in the region; when more and more leading players are setting up operations here.

AIRPORT SOLUTIONS DUBAI Exhibition: Sun 12 - Thurs 16 November Conference: Tues 14 - Weds 15 November Covering the full spectrum of the industry, Airport Solutions will encompass a dedicated exhibition area along with a high level conference. This event will be of particular interest to civil aviation authorities, regulators, airport operators and owners.

SPACE PAVILION Exhibition: Sun 12 - Thurs 16 November Conference: Mon 13 - Tues 14 November Designed, in collaboration with the UAE Space Agency, to address future missions and projects within the UAE whilst providing a global outlook into investment and innovation. The Pavilion will feature a twoday conference programme alongside a dedicated exhibition.

UAS SUMMIT Exhibition: Sun 12 - Thurs 16 November Conference: Tues 14 - Weds 15 November The ideal platform for gathering UAS industry

professionals to share insights, exchange knowledge and discuss market policies, regulations and future development. The UAS Summit at the Dubai Airshow will host a two-day conference alongside a dedicated exhibition on the show floor.

CARGO ZONE Exhibition: Sun 12 - Thurs 16 November Conference: Mon 13 November A gathering of industry experts to discuss the vision of the air cargo industry and the UAE as a strategic hub. Airlines, airport authorities, freight forwarders and expediting companies along with vendors will attend this focused exhibition area and one-day conference.

GATE – GULF AVIATION TRAINING EVENT Exhibition: Sun 12 - Thurs 16 November Conference: Mon 13 November A one-day conference & dedicated exhibition at the Dubai Airshow 2017 to address the challenges of growing demand for pilots explore solutions & shape Middle East aviation training. For more Info please visit http://www. dubaiairshow.aero/show-info

The Dubai Airshow will be adding new market sectors and increasing the exposure of others when it returns to DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. The addition will include four new sector specific pavilions, Space Pavilion, UAV Summit, Cargo Zone and the return of the Airport Solutions conference, which has been relaunched by F&E Aerospace for 2017. Also new for the 2017 event will be the UAV Summit and pavilion, which will focus on the potential uses of UAVs and address challenges facing the industry in the future. Of particular interest to the defense sector of the aerospace industry, use and abilities of UAVs have been growing exponentially,

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DEFENCE & MILITARY guidance manufacturing facilities in New Hampshire and Texas. The company is also working closely with its strong supply base and has recently qualified several additional suppliers to ensure multiple sources to meet and exceed growing demand.

US Navy orders additional APKWS rocket guidance kits

“APKWS guidance kits are easy to use, cost-effective, and precise, and they seamlessly integrate with existing munitions and platforms,” said Rachel Guill, director of Precision Guidance Solutions at BAE Systems. “Our customers are demanding APKWS because of their extreme precision and mission effectiveness.”

The APKWS laser-guidance kits enable warfighters to transform standard 2.75inch rockets into highly accurate precision munitions. The easily assembled rockets enable critical airborne platforms — including A-10 Thunderbolt II, AH-64 Apache, AH-1W/Z Super Cobra/Viper, AV8B Harrier, F-16 Fighting Falcon, UH-1Y Venom, and other fixed- and rotary-wing platforms — to deliver efficient weapons to soft and lightly armored targets in confined areas while minimizing collateral damage. In a budget-constrained environment, the combat-proven, cost-efficient APKWS laserguided rockets enable militaries to efficiently face new challenges in densely populated urban battlefields.

In July, BAE Systems delivered its 10,000th APKWS guidance unit. As part of its drive toward annual production of more than 20,000 units, the company continues to invest in its state-of-the-art precision

APKWS rockets are the only guided 2.75-inch rockets qualified by the U.S. Department of Defense and are used by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force.

Dornier 228 aircraft to Bangladesh Navy (BN), expanding their existing fleet of two Dornier 228s. The versatile aircraft will serve to support surveillance and patrol flights for all aspects of maritime security, exclusive economic zone control, and search and rescue (SAR) operations.

Aviation. “The mission adaptable sensors, and systems, as well as communications systems, supported by the Dornier 228 in its multi-role configuration, are providing BN with the accurate data and information they require for achieving success,” he confirms.

he U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $59.5 million contract for additional APKWSTM guidance kits to transform unguided 2.75-inch (70-millimeter) rockets into laser-guided precision munitions. The new contract will enable BAE Systems to continue to meet the growing demand for cost-effective guided munitions for U.S. armed forces and allied international customers. The new award, which follows a recent contract for $180.5 million, is part of a 2016 indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity contract for more than $600 million. With the new award, BAE Systems has further reduced the per-unit cost for APKWS laserguided rockets, reinforcing its commitment to deliver customer value.

RUAG takes order for two new aircraft from Bangladesh Navy

UAG Aviation has signed a contract for the sale of two new production

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This new contract reinforces BN’s efforts to increase their naval and coast guard surveillance activities to further ensure their nation’s safety and economic strength. The new Dornier 228s will build on BN’s existing capabilities in the patrolling of the sea routes, territorial waters, coastal areas, and wetlands, essential to secure fishery operations, and critical vessel tracking. The two additional Dornier 228 will also extend BN’s reach and endurance options for SAR and natural disaster missions. “BN’s overriding priority is the protection of Bangladesh people, interests, and economic advantages. It has entrusted a key aspect of this vision to the Dornier 228 since the purchase of their first two new production models in 2011,” states Thomas Imke, Regional Sales Manager, RUAG

The Dornier 228 offers exceptional performance and operational advantages to BN and other coastal countries looking to safeguard their resources and coastlines. Naval and coast guard organisations worldwide are relying on the Dornier 228 for its renowned versatility, its outstanding speed, range and endurance, and its costeffective operations. “The multi-role platform is the ideal tool for Bangladesh Navy as they develop their Dornier 228 fleet to strengthen their strategic capabilities and enhance continuity in their active operations for safeguarding their nation’s key natural resources and territory,” asserts Volker Wallrodt, Senior Vice President Business Jets, Dornier 228 & Components, RUAG Aviation.

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Aegis Combat System Successfully Completes Series of Air and Missile Defense Tests during NATO Exercise The US Navy and Missile Defense Agency, supported by Lockheed Martin, successfully conducted a series of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) tests in the Atlantic Ocean during Formidable Shield 2017 (FS-17) from September 24 – October 17, 2017. Naval forces from eight NATO nations participated in the exercise. Formidable Shield is designed to demonstrate and improve allied interoperability in an integrated air and missile defense environment, using NATO command-and-control reporting structures and datalink architecture.

“The tests show how flexible and versatile the Aegis Combat System is with other international navies around the world,” said Jim Sheridan, vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Naval Combat & Missile Defense Systems. “Working with our allied nations and the U.S. Navy depicts the interoperability of the Aegis Combat System with other disparate systems in an integrated air and missile defense environment.”

In one event, a U.S. Navy ship operating with the BMD 4.0.3 Aegis Combat System conducted a simulated SM-3 Blk IB TU engagement of a live short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) target using remote track data provided by a Spanish F-100 class ship. In the same event, another U.S. Navy ship, operating with the Baseline 9.C1 integrated air and missile defense capabilty, launched SM-2 missiles against cruise missile targets while simultaneously tracking the SRBM. In another event, a U.S. Navy ship with BMD 4.0.3 Aegis Combat System successfully intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target with an SM-3 Blk IB TU.

As a proven world leader in systems integration and development of air and missile defense systems and technologies, Lockheed Martin delivers high-quality missile defense solutions that protect citizens, critical assets and deployed forces from current and future threats. The company’s experience spans missile design and production, hitto-kill capabilities, infrared seekers, command and control/battle management, and communications, precision pointing and tracking optics, radar and signal processing, as well as threat-representative targets for missile defense tests.

Aegis Combat System Successfully Completes Series of Air and Missile Defense Tests during NATO Exercise designed to demonstrate and improve allied interoperability in an integrated air and missile defense environment, using NATO command-and-control reporting structures and datalink architecture.

he US Navy and Missile Defense Agency, supported by Lockheed Martin, successfully conducted a series of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) tests in the Atlantic Ocean during Formidable Shield 2017 (FS-17) from September 24 – October 17, 2017. Naval forces from eight NATO nations participated in the exercise. Formidable Shield is

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intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target with an SM-3 Blk IB TU. “The tests show how flexible and versatile the Aegis Combat System is with other international navies around the world,” said Jim Sheridan, vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Naval Combat & Missile Defense Systems. “Working with our allied nations and the U.S. Navy depicts the interoperability of the Aegis Combat System with other disparate systems in an integrated air and missile defense environment.” As a proven world leader in systems integration and development of air and missile defense systems and technologies, Lockheed Martin delivers high-quality missile defense solutions that protect citizens, critical assets and deployed forces from current and future threats. The company’s experience spans missile design and production, hit-tokill capabilities, infrared seekers, command and control/battle management, and communications, precision pointing and tracking optics, radar and signal processing, as well as threat-representative targets for missile defense tests.

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Thales Alenia Space Wins Equipment Contract for ESA’s Biomass Mission

hales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space GmbH to develop the feed array system for the antenna on the European Space Agency’s Biomass spacecraft. This equipment is essential to guarantee the full satellite performance. One of ESA’s Earth Explorer missions dedicated to protect our planet, Biomass will help us understand the quantity of carbon stored in the world’s forests within the global carbon cycle. Due for launch in 2021, Biomass is primarily designed to determine the distribution of biomass in the world’s forests and measure annual changes. It will generate maps of forest biomass and forest height at a resolution of 200 meters and measure deforestation at a resolution of 50 meters. Biomass marks the first spaceborne exploration of the Earth’s surface using a P-band radar. In addition to the primary mission goals, the data generated will be used to monitor the ionosphere, glacier and ice sheets, while also mapping subsurface geology in deserts and the topography under dense vegetation. Airbus Defence and Space UK is the prime contractor for the Biomass satellite. Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is in charge of

the main instrument, a fully polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) operating in P-band (435 MHz). Thales Alenia Space will provide the SAR Antenna Feed Array which radiates onto a 12m deployable reflector to generate the SAR beam. “Thales Alenia Space is proud to be selected as the supplier of this equipment, a key to the performance of this satellite, which will help protect our planet. It also illustrates our long-standing expertise in Earth observation satellites and instruments”, said Donato Amoroso, Deputy CEO of Thales Alenia Space. This latest contract reflects the “new space” strategy being applied by Thales Alenia Space. The company’s products and projects are designed to meet key societal objectives for our fastchanging world: observe and protect our planet, connect and guide people, deliver data that can influence decisions impacting climate change, guarantee people’s safety in today’s tense geopolitical climate, save lives during natural disasters, and even explore new worlds that may one day be home to humanity.

Raytheon systems support complex international ballistic missile defense exercise

Raytheon built Standard Missile-3 intercepted a mediumrange ballistic missile target at sea as part of a multinational operational exercise off the coast of Scotland. The NATO-led exercise, Formidable Shield 17, was an integrated air and missile defense exercise simulating real-life threat scenarios. The event, supported by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy, was designed to evaluate the ability of allied navies’ ballistic missile and air warfare defenses to work together quickly and effectively to defeat incoming threats. In addition to the SM-3 intercept, Standard Missile-2 and Evolved Seasparrow Missile conducted simulated target engagements of cruise missiles. “Real-world events demand real-world testing,” said Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Raytheon Missile Systems president. “Strong

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cooperation between allied nations and industry helps ensure we are ready to defeat complex threats around the world.” Raytheon’s innovative and trusted solutions are designed to protect the U.S. and its allies from ever-advancing threats. Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States were among the NATO nations that participated in Formidable Shield. The exercise built upon a previous At Sea Demonstration in 2015, with a focus on real-world operations. The SM-3 interceptor is deployed at sea as part of the U.S. contribution to Europe’s ballistic missile defense. The first landbased SM-3 site became fully operational in Romania in 2016, and the Poland site is expected to be in service next year.

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DEFENCE & MILITARY malicious system behavior identification. The versatile cyber defense technology can be implemented on existing threat warning systems or as a stand-alone solution. This approach builds on the company’s commitment to providing more mission capabilities to warfighters without burdening their aircraft with excessive size, weight, and power demands.

Developing Cyber Defense Capabilities for Military Aircraft

AE Systems, a leader in advanced threat management solutions, is developing cyber defense capabilities to help aircraft detect and mitigate cyberattacks in real time. The new capabilities — including system analysis, reverse engineering, and intrusion detection — will build upon the company’s state-of-the-art threat management solutions and help protect warfighters and aircraft from a variety of cyber threats. While future platforms are designed with cybersecurity in mind, the current fleet of military aircraft was not always, and may be vulnerable to cyberattacks. These fixed- and rotary-wing platforms were developed to be in service for decades and need periodic upgrades. They are complex systems packed with processors, computers, networks, and data links, creating an interconnected digital

environment that may expose warfighters to cyber threats. “We understand how the threats to military aircraft are evolving, and we’re focused on developing technology that protects warfighters from current and emerging cyber threats,” said Cheryl Paradis, director of Threat Management Solutions at BAE Systems. “This work will help provide them with the tools they need to successfully complete their missions.” The company’s new threat management capabilities include automated vulnerability assessment, subsystem hardening, and

Saab Receives US Army Order for AT4 Systems

efence and security company Saab has received an order from the United States (US) Army for the shoulder-launched AT4CS RS (Confined Space Reduced Sensitivity) antiarmour weapon system. The order value amounts to SEK 104 million (13.4M USD) and delivery will take place in 2019. The AT4CS RS is a fully disposable, preloaded weapon system with a specially developed, unique shaped-charge warhead that delivers outstanding behind-armour effect inside the target. It weighs less than 8 kg and has an effective range of 20 to 300 metres.

“This order is a great milestone for us and our ground combat portfolio. It demonstrates continued trust from the customer and emphasizes our leadership in the shoulder-launched product market”, says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics.

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These cyber defense capabilities expand the company’s threat management portfolio, including the recently announced 3-Dimensional Advanced Warning System (3DAWS) product suite, which is designed to protect aircraft from first-encounter kinetic threats with layered countermeasures. Based on more than 40 years of experience, BAE Systems’ threat management solutions have saved hundreds of lives in the field. The modular suite offers reliable and versatile survivability technology for airborne, ground, and maritime platforms that automatically senses, processes, and responds to a wide variety of threats, enabling warfighters to execute their missions in hostile environments and return home safely.

The AT4 family is a range of lightweight, manportable, fully disposable weapons characterised by ease of use and handling. This means they do not require expert gunners to operate the weapon effectively. The AT4 offers great flexibility and is not limited to combating tanks and heavy combat vehicles. The AT4 is equally effective against threats in buildings and fortifications. It can also be employed to protect fixed installations, supply points and other vital assets. “Since 1987, Saab has delivered more than 600,000 AT4s to U.S. forces. We are pleased to continue supplying this system and continue adapting it as the U.S. customer’s needs change”, says Michael Andersson, President and CEO, Saab North America. In 2014, new versions of the weapon were introduced to the market. These new variants are part of the proven AT4CS family and build upon Saab’s modular 84-mm product range including the Carl-Gustaf multi-purpose reloadable weapon system and the AT4 family of disposable weapons. The new AT4 variants – the AT4CS ER (Extended Range) and AT4CS HE (High Explosive) – provide multi-purpose, direct fire support with confined space capabilities.

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Raytheon offers Strykermounted Stinger missile for US Army mobile air defense

esponding to the US Army’s urgent need for mobile air defense to protect ground troops, Raytheon Company integrated and demonstrated a Stinger® air defense missile mounted on a Stryker armored fighting vehicle. Raytheon adapted the Stinger missiles airto-air launch system to fire from a Stryker armored vehicle for a US Army demonstration in September 2017. Raytheon incorporated the Stinger missile into a Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, or CROWS, and mounted it on a Stryker. During a late September demonstration at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, the Army fired Stinger missiles from a Stryker vehicle and successfully intercepted airborne targets. “With so many airborne threats in the battlespace, our ground forces need the protection of additional mobile air defense systems,” said Kim Ernzen, Raytheon Land Warfare Systems vice president.

“Combining these two proven systems gives the Army an immediate, low risk, high-value solution.” The Army is now evaluating the Stinger missile/Stryker vehicle solution. The Stinger weapon system is a lightweight, self-contained air defense system that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops and on military platforms. It’s combat proven in four major conflicts and in use by more than 20 nations as well as all four US military services.

contracting vehicle to provide M TADS/PNVS systems and services to US and international customers. “Lockheed Martin is committed to a strong and sustained partnership with our customers in the United States and around the world,” said Paul Lemmo, vice president of Fire Control/Special Operations Forces Contractor Logistics Support Services at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “This contract enables us to respond rapidly to their emerging defense needs, including requirements for new M-TADS/PNVS systems and upgrades.”

Lockheed Martin Delivering NextGeneration Apache Sensor Systems under New US Army Contract

Under an order for the US Army, Lockheed Martin is providing upgrade kits for the M TADS/PNVS Modernized Day Sensor Assembly (M-DSA) and Modernized Laser Range Finder Designator. For the UK Ministry of Defence, it is delivering M-DSA upgrade kits for M-TADS/PNVS refurbishment as part of a remanufacture effort to upgrade D-model Apaches to E models. For the Saudi Ministry of National Guard, it is providing M TADS/ PNVS systems for new E-model Apaches.

M-TADS/PNVS, known as the “eyes of the Apache,” provides pilots with long-range, precision engagement and pilotage capabilities for safe flight during day, night and adverse weather missions. M-DSA increases M-TADS/PNVS designation and ranging capabilities to fully accommodate current weapons and those planned for the future.

The awards are part of an initial task order under a new indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract signed with the US Army. The ID/IQ, with at least $2 billion in potential orders and a five-year period of performance, serves as the

The upgraded sensor enables Apache pilots to see highresolution, high-definition, near-infrared and color imagery on cockpit displays. M-DSA also provides a new laser pointer marker that improves coordination with ground troops, and an updated multi-mode laser with eye-safe range designation that supports flight in urban environments and critical training exercises.

ockheed Martinreceived $337 million in orders to supply Apache Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/ Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M TADS/PNVS) systems and services to the United States, United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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CARGO SECTION

Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux announce code share partnership

argolux Airlines and Emirates SkyCargo have announced that they will be entering into a codeshare partnership for air cargo transportation. The agreement was signed in Dubai by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo and Richard Forson, President & CEO Cargolux Airlines in the presence of François Bausch, Minister of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure, Luxembourg. Earlier this year Cargolux Airlines and Emirates SkyCargo announced the start of a strategic operational partnership with the two carriers working closely on a number of operational areas including block space and interline agreements, aircraft charter, hub connectivity between Dubai and Luxembourg and cargo handling cooperation. The partnership has been off to a successful start with Emirates SkyCargo commencing weekly freighter services to Luxembourg from June 2017 and Cargolux transferring handling for their freighter flights at Dubai World Central (DWC) to Emirates SkyCargo in September 2017. Since July 2017, Emirates SkyCargo has also chartered Boeing 747 freighter aircraft from Cargolux’s fleet.

“Over the last five months our operational partnership with Cargolux has gone from strength to strength. We have achieved a number of the milestones that we had targeted at the outset,” said Nabil Sultan. “We will now be able to deepen this partnership through our codeshare agreement and offer a more seamless and broader range of product and service offerings to our customers,” he added.

The new code share partnership between the two carriers is a progression of the operational partnership under which both carriers would now be able to procure cargo capacity on each other’s flights and then offer it to their customers under their own airway bills and flight numbers. The code share agreement will be applicable for cargo capacity on both passenger as well as freighter flights.

“I’m excited how well our partnership is developing,” says Richard Forson, Cargolux President & CEO. “This codeshare partnership is a natural progression in our cooperation and demonstrates the complimentarily of both airlines. Our customers greatly benefit from this partnership as we can offer high-quality products and services to more destinations than ever before.”

New Pharma Zone opens at Heathrow

oint venture partners Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo are introducing a new Pharma Zone at their joint facility at London’s Heathrow. The new Pharma Zone will support the growing volumes of temperature-controlled healthcare and life science products being carried by both airlines and enhances their ability to meet the strict quality and service requirements of pharmaceutical companies and their freight forwarding partners. Opened on October 2, 2017, the Pharma Zone, at their Cargo Point facility, is a fully segregated area dedicated to handling and storing pharmaceutical shipments within a strictly regulated temperature environment, with dedicated active container storage. Incorporated within the new Pharma facility are two walkin pods capable of maintaining 2-8°C (COL) and 15-25°C (CRT) temperature ranges for loose pharmaceutical shipments. High above the floor of the Pharma Zone for added security is a temperature-controlled storage system for 24 pallets, split into six separate chambers, each of which can be safely maintained within either a 2-8°C or 15-25°C temperature range.

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Changi airport launches pharma community

hangi airport has launched the Pharma@Changi initiative: a new pharma community that will collaborate to improve the handling of pharmaceutical air cargo in the local supply chain. Changi Airport Group has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with nine air cargo companies in connection with the new initiative, which include Bollore Logistics, CEVA logistics Singapore, DHL Global Forwarding, dnata Singapore, Expeditors Singapore, Global Airfreight International, SATS, Schenker Singapore and Singapore Airlines Cargo. All of the partners have all achieved the IATA CEIV Certification for Pharmaceutical Handling. The companies will jointly work to promote standards in pharmaceuticals handling and promote Changi airport as a trusted pharmaceuticals air cargo hub in the region. They will assess pharmaceutical logistics trends and technologies and evaluate the implementation of pilot projects. CAG Managing Director for Air Hub Development, Lim Ching Kiat, commented on the new initiative. “As the first air cargo community in Asia Pacific to attain the IATA CEIV Pharma certification, the new Pharma@Changi initiative aims to further solidify the partnership among air cargo players at Changi Airport in strengthening Singapore’s capabilities, by jointly pursuing the best standards in pharmaceuticals air.

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Etihad Airways Cargo awards IBS Software a multi-year contract

tihad Airways has selected IBS Software (IBS) to implement the software firm’s cargo management solution iCargo in a multi-million dollar, multi-year contract. The iCargo system will manage the Middle East carrier’s air cargo sales and operations worldwide, automating its network-wide booking, pricing and capacity management functions with real-time revenue management. ICargo will also perform real-time shipment status monitoring and quality management as shipments travel through its global network. David Kerr, senior vice president of Etihad Cargo, said: “iCargo will enable us to be available to our customers 24 hours a day through a fully integrated online booking portal. “We are also working with IBS to develop the functionality to support our customers with our product provision, loyalty programme and incentives programme. “The development of this platform will allow Etihad Cargo to implement end-to-end integration of processes, provisioning for real-time data and greater operational efficiencies.” VK Mathews, executive chairman, of IBS Group, said: “To be chosen yet again by a leading airline is a reiteration that iCargo is the most definitive air cargo management solution in the world today.” IBS was selected to replace Etihad Cargo’s existing system after a selection process that spanned several months. Once implemented, iCargo will connect an international team of users across the business and will interface with a host of other system applications within the IT landscape of the airline. In addition, through its online booking capability, Etihad Cargo will enable an additional channel that will allow it to be open for business 24 hours a day.v

Domestic cargo facility opens at Trivandrum airport

rivandrum International airport now has its own domestic air cargo facility, the Common User Domestic Cargo Terminal (CUDCT), set up by the Airports Authority of India. The 520 square foot facility cost approximately Rs 50 lakh to construct, becoming operational on October 5. Airlines that will use the new facility to handle their cargo include Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways and Spice Jet, all of whom operate from the domestic terminal of the airport, where the facility is located. All customs and security clearance procedures will be carried out inside the facility, with an Rs 35-lakh X-Ray machine having been installed for cargo screening purposes.

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Oman Air selects Jettainer for ULD management

man Air Cargo has signed a five year unit load device (ULD) outsourcing contract with Jettainer, the German airfreight container management company. The Middle East airline will use lightweight ULDs — constructed of carbon fibre and partly recycled composite materials — that will result in lower CO2 emissions, improved payload, and increased aircraft fuel efficiency. Jettainer’s management solution means that Oman Air, hubbed out of Muscat, can reduce by 20% its existing container fleet to 1,200 units. Some 600 aluminum AKE containers will be replaced by environmentally friendly lightweight AKEs. Another 200 lightweight containers will be added to the Oman fleet as part of the airline’s expansion. Mohammed Al Musafir, senior vice president commercial cargo at Oman Air, said: “Our agreement with Jettainer comes at a time of excellent growth and modernization of the cargo division, as we continue forward with our aggressive growth plan. “We are confident Jettainer is a partner that shares our positive outlook and offers us the right services and technology to further improve our offerings.“ Carsten Hernig, managing director of Lufthansa subsidiary Jettainer, said: “We look forward to work with Oman Air, a very successful and rapidly growing global airline from the Middle East.” Hernig added: “We are proud that we are able to stand out from our competitors with our smart solution, which is the combination of Jettainer’s experts, technology and ULD hardware.” Martin Kraemer, head of marketing and PR at Jettainer, said: “With this cooperation, we continue to expand our presence in the strategically important Gulf region. This is an enormous dynamic market, which enables us to proceed with our course of growth in the long term.” A team of Jettainer ULD controllers is currently based at Oman Air Cargo’s operations center in Muscat. System rollout, trainings and operational transfers have been completed by a joint project team. All ULDs are maintained by Jettainer at the Muscat International Airport and in Jettainer’s global repair network.

The CUDCT was commissioned by the CEO of AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company, Keku Bomi Gazder. Gazder said the aim was to move air cargo with greater speed and efficiency. “We hope to have nearly 500 tonnes of cargo movement in the first month and an increase of 15% to 20% in the coming months,” said Gazder. According to Airport Director George Tharakan, there should be a minimum of 200 tonne cargo transportation every day, considering the current flight movements at the airport. “Daily we have 50 flight movements at the airport. And assigning four tonnes for each flight, 200-tonne cargo movement is possible from the airport on a daily basis,” Tharakan commented. “But the present cargo movement is not more than 50 tonnes per day. We hope to improve the cargo movement through the CUDCT,” he concluded.

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Emirates SkyCargo helps Sri Lankan seafood exports to Europe

ri Lanka’s edible fish exporters are experiencing a boom following the resumption of shipments to Europe, and Emirates SkyCargo is playing a key role in helping them capitalise on this resurgence. The freight division of the award-winning airline reports that it is currently transporting about 100 tons of edible fish a week from Colombo to markets in Europe and the USA, a noteworthy increase over export volumes that were prevailing before the implementation of the 15-month suspension of exports to Europe in 2015. In the second half of 2016 alone, Emirates SkyCargo transported more than 2,400 tons of edible fish from Sri Lanka, double the volume it had transported in the corresponding six months of the previous year. The cargo consisted of tuna in fresh, chilled and frozen forms,

shrimp, prawns, crabs, lobster, fish maws, sea cucumbers, cuttlefish, squid and sprats to the UK, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands and the USA. The export of Sri Lankan fishery products to the European Union resumed in June 2016 and grew by 20 per cent in the year that followed. European markets account for more than 60 per cent of the country’s fish exports, valued at approximately US$ 110 million, benefitting thousands of fishermen and their families. “The support Emirates SkyCargo provides Sri Lanka’s seafood export industry reflects our wider commitment to the national economy,” said Kapila Santhapriya, Emirates Cargo Manager Sri Lanka & Maldives, “The many innovative facilities developed by Emirates SkyCargo for the transport of perishables including temperaturesensitive seafood combined with our four daily flights from Colombo to Dubai and our global destination network of over 155 cities across 84 countries have made Emirates SkyCargo the market leader and most trusted service provider for perishable cargo in the country.”

GECAS Extends Relationship with AirBridgeCargo Airlines

ECAS has acquired a 747-8 freighter from Boeing Capital Corporation and will continue the existing aircraft lease with AirBridgeCargo. This transaction expands GECAS’ decadelong relationship with the airline, which operates an all-747 fleet including two 747-400ERFs from GECAS.

Hactl wins Aviastar handling

actl has been chosen to provide cargo handling services for Moscow-based carrier, Aviastar-Tu, for its new freighter services from eastern Russia to Hong Kong. Aviastar-Tu has commenced operations from Tolmachevo to Hong Kong, utilising a Tupolev Tu-204C freighter aircraft with 28,500 kilogramme payload and 14 pallet positions. Currently, one freighter service is operated per week, with plans to add an extra frequency from Tolmachevo, and twice weekly flights from Vladivostok, amounting to four services a week by the end of 2017. All services are being operated for Russian Post. Hactl is providing full ramp and terminal handling services for Aviastar-Tu. With cargo tonnages already up 16.6% in the first half year, the new contract will see Hactl’s already strong performance for 2017 improve further. Dmitri Kovalenko, CEO of Aviastar-Tu, commented on the new partnership. “The contract for which we are operating these new flights is an important win for Aviastar-Tu. We are confident that Hactl’s considerable experience in mail handling, and their dedicated Express facilities, will enable us to provide our customer with the highest possible service standards.”

“We are pleased to continue our support of AirBridgeCargo Airlines with this acquisition,” said Richard Greener, GECAS’ SVP & Manager Cargo, noting “the 747-8F provides approximately 20 tonnes of additional revenue freight versus the 747-400F, along with efficient GEnx-2B67 engines.” “AirBridgeCargo Airlines has been committed to Boeing’s 747, which is ideally suited to our business model and network. Additionally, the type enables us to meet our customers’ expectations, both for general and special cargo delivery. At Present we are on the path of fleet renewal, with smooth replacement of older 747-400Fs with state-of-the-art 7478Fs. Our cutting-edge fleet of 747-8F aircraft is key to our overall success and further development,” reports Sergey Lazarev, General Director, AirBridgeCargo Airlines, adding “Our long-term relationship with GECAS allows us to continue our customer-focused service quality enhancements.”

Adds Hactl Chief Executive, Mark Whitehead, added: “We are very pleased to welcome Aviastar-Tu to Hong Kong, and to the Hactl carrier community. This is an interesting new contract, as we believe it marks the Tu-204C’s first appearance in Hong Kong.”

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Qatar Airways Cargo Adds Helsinki to Its Expanding Pharma Network

atar Airways Cargo has added Helsinki to its expanding pharma network, effective 18th September. This is the cargo carrier’s 74th pharma destination introduced within a span of three months since Dublin was added to the pharma network in June this year.

CargoLogicAir adds scheduled link ex-Europe to Dubai and Hong Kong

argoLogicAir (CLA) has launched its second scheduled cargo service with a weekly route connecting London and Frankfurt with Dubai and Hong Kong. This latest new route for the British all-cargo airline follows the launch of CLA’s first scheduled operation in August, when it introduced twice-weekly B747-400 flights from London Stansted Airport to Mexico City via Atlanta. The new B747-8 freighter service, departing from London every Saturday, will offer 135 tonnes of cargo capacity per week from Europe to the Middle East and Hong Kong, and a direct Hong Kong-London Stansted service which arrives back into the UK every Monday. Steve Harvey, chief commercial officer of CargoLogicAir, said: “We have always been extremely positive about the demand for a British cargo airline and the strength of the UK export and import markets, and this is being proven by the level of support we are receiving, particularly from multi-national freight forwarders. “Our UK-Mexico service has exceeded our expectations in terms of its operational and commercial performance to the extent that we are now looking to add a third weekly frequency on the route in early 2018 to support the level of business investment and market growth in Mexico.” CLA chief executive Dmitry Grishin added: “The launch of our new weekly service from London via Frankfurt, Dubai World Central, Hong Kong and back to the UK is the result of talking to our customers about the routes where they need additional capacity. “Our strategy remains on track and we are now actively looking to add a fourth Boeing 747 freighter to our fleet early next year, in line with our business plan to be operating a fleet of five 747Fs by the end of our third year of operations. “We remain extremely confident in the sustainability of the all-cargo market and the very positive commitments and feedback we are receiving from our customers.” CLA was awarded its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the UK Civil Aviation Authority at the beginning of 2016 and commenced operations by providing global charter services and serving ACMI contracts. It launched its first scheduled cargo route after taking delivery of its third Boeing 747 freighter in May 2017. In the first half of 2017, CLA’s ACMI and charter operations enabled it to report 44% growth year-on-year.

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Qatar Airways’ Chief Officer Cargo, Mr. Ulrich Ogiermann said, “The expansion of our pharma network helps us meet the growing air freight requirements in the pharmaceutical industry where time and temperature management are of paramount importance. We understand the intricacies in maintaining a seamless cool chain for pharmaceuticals. With the inclusion of Helsinki in our QR Pharma network, we can now offer pharmaceutical importers and exporters in Finland seamless connectivity, while adhering to the highest cool chain standards.” Finland is a part of the strongly internationalised pharmaceutical market and boasts of top notch expertise in pharmaceutical research and development. The Finnish operating environment and especially the country’s state-of-the-art competence have attracted hundreds of clinical trials in Finland every year. The pharmaceutical service system in the country is dependent on imports, while exports of pharmaceutical substances and medicinal devices from Finland grew by over 6 per cent in 2016. Qatar Airways launched flights to the Finnish capital, Helsinki in October last year. The daily direct B787 Dreamliner flights provide more than 70 tonnes of belly capacity each way, connecting pharma import and export businesses to a global network of over 150 destinations via the airline’s state-of-the-art, GDP compliant hub in Doha.

Justin Carr is Etihad's new commercial VP of cargo

tihad Cargo has appointed Justin Carr as vice president cargo commercial and also confirmed that senior vice president David Kerr will leave the Middle East airline at the end of the year to "pursue another opportunity within the industry". Carr, who has more than two decades of logistics industry experience, joins the Abu Dhabi based carrier from DHL where he was head of multinational company (MNC) business development for the Middle East and Africa region. In his new role, Carr is responsible for the business’s commercial proposition including global sales, key accounts, product teams, and Etihad Cargo’s freighter platforms. Peter Baumgartner, chief executive of Etihad Airways, said: “We welcome Justin to the team at this exciting and challenging time in the air cargo industry. His experience and familiarity with the region and customers are already paying dividends.” Baumgartner also recognised Kerr’s "extraordinary contribution" to the company: “During his seven-and-a-half-year tenure, Etihad Cargo’s business trebled to become a billion dollar organisation. “I would personally like to thank David for his tremendous work and to wish him well for the future.” Kerr will continue to lead Etihad Cargo until the end of the year. His successor will be announced "in the coming months".

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HELICOPTERS

Airtelis Orders three H215s for Aerial work

irtelis, with the support of Nova Capital Group, has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H215 heavy helicopters, including two options. These aircraft will complement Airtelis’ existing fleet of two H225s. The first delivery is planned for later this month. A variant of the Super Puma family, the H215 will be equipped for aerial work operations in support of Airtelis’ power line construction and maintenance missions. “We are pleased to be adding a new member of Airbus Helicopters’ Super Puma family to our fleet” said Stephane Delaye, CEO of Airtelis. “The H215’s load capacity, cost-effectiveness and OEI performance are ideal for the highly technical aerial work missions that we perform” he added. Airtelis carries out helicopter maintenance work on high and very high

voltage power lines as well as on big infrastructures, load transportation, structure assembly, repair and maintenance. With over 60 years of experience performing utility helicopter missions, Airtelis has developed a specific expertise and solutions and provides its customers with the highest safety and productivity levels available. Their experience is at the service of power grid operators and their contractors. “We are sure that the H215 will be an asset to Airtelis with its excellent availability rate, optimized maintenance and competitive operating costs and we are pleased that they are placing their trust once again in our products” said Olivier Michalon, Senior Vice President, head of Europe at Airbus Helicopters.

Royal Thai Police becomes first H175 operator in Asia Pacific

he Royal Thai Police has received two H175 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, making it the first in Asia Pacific to operate the newest rotorcraft. The Royal Thai Police will be using this super medium aircraft, equipped with the latest aircraft technology and capabilities, for VVIP transportation and various police missions. “We welcome the Royal Thai Police as the inaugural H175 operator for this region and we are grateful for their continued trust in our products as they expand their fleet. We have full confidence of the H175’s performance and capabilities, in fulfilling its most challenging missions. Besides a strong product, our Bangkok-based support centre stays committed to supporting our

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Helicopters’ acquisition will be financed by Airtelis through a sale and leaseback transaction with Nova Capital, acting as exclusive operating lessor. “We are pleased and excited to be the first helicopter lessor worldwide to add in the coming weeks the H215 in its fleet. We are delighted to support Airtelis’ exceptional recent business growth, introducing this new versatile and highly efficient asset in our portfolio” said Olivier Piot, Chief Executive Officer of Nova Capital Group. The H215 is a twin-engine, versatile and robust helicopter that combines advanced avionics and a reliable platform for rugged multi-mission capabilities. Its baseline configuration has been optimized for aerial work missions and standard features include proven Makila1A1 engines, the latest generation flight management system, and the most modern technologies. This includes a glass cockpit avionics system and the renowned 4-axis autopilot from Airbus Helicopters’ advanced H225 – which provides flight envelope protection, unrivalled precision and automatic hover stability in even the harshest operating conditions.

customer’s operations in close proximity”, said Philippe Monteux, Head of Southeast Asia and Pacific of Airbus Helicopters. The Royal Thai Police currently operates nine Airbus helicopters, comprising five H155, two AS365 N3+ and two H175. More than 15 H175 helicopters have flown about 12,000 hours globally today. With an excellent payload for both short and long range missions, the H175 has a maximum take-off weight of nearly eight tonnes and is designed to provide unmatched efficiency across a variety of missions, including utility, law enforcement, VIP transport, oil and gas, as well as search and rescue. Equipped with Helionix, Airbus Helicopters’ integrated suite of advanced avionics and 4-axis autopilot, the H175 offers enhanced situational awareness and improved operational safety by helping to reduce pilot workload and increasing mission flexibility. With a seating capacity of up to 12 passengers in an executive/VIP configuration, the H175 ensures a smooth, safe ride at all speeds in a climate controlled cabin, while offering excellent panoramic views.

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Airbus Helicopters delivers 400th UH72A Lakota to US Army

irbus Helicopters has delivered the U.S. Army’s 400th UH-72A Lakota helicopter, fulfilling its contract requirements to date by delivering every aircraft on time, on budget and meeting the Army’s rigorous quality standards. “From the moment when the Army awarded Airbus the contract to produce the UH-72A, our team has strived daily to deliver on our promises to the Army, to the dedicated soldiers who operate these aircraft, to the U.S. government and the taxpayers,” said Chris Emerson, President of Airbus Helicopters Inc. “We have produced a superb aircraft that meets the Army’s requirements and quality standards, and we have also delivered on our promise to

assembled at the Airbus Helicopters Inc. facility in Columbus, Miss. by a workforce that is more than 40 percent U.S. military veterans.

provide outstanding support to keep the Army’s Lakotas flying and ready to perform vital missions.” The UH-72A is one of the key helicopter models the Army will operate for the foreseeable future. The Lakota platform is a versatile and highly capable twin-engine aircraft with a modern digital glass cockpit, flight controls and navigation systems. Army and Army National Guard units operate the Lakota in a variety of missions including flight training, surveillance and reconnaissance, medical evacuations, border security, VIP transport and disaster response. The UH-72A is proudly made in America,

Milestone Aviation Group Supports Heligo’s Growth in India

ilestone Aviation Group announced the delivery of a Leonardo AW139 to Heligo Charters Private Limited (Heligo) in India. The delivery marks the fifth helicopter leased to Heligo in 2017, increasing the Mumbai-based operator’s fleet and enabling expansion of both on- and offshore services. Milestone, the global leader in helicopter leasing, began its lease partnership with Heligo in 2014 and has played a critical role in expanding the operator’s fleet to 15 aircraft, eight of which are on lease from Milestone.

Selected by the U.S. Army in 2006 following a rigorous evaluation, the UH72A is the Army’s lowest cost twin-engine helicopter to buy, own and operate. As part of its Aviation Restructuring Initiative, the Army selected the Lakota for its Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training program at Fort Rucker. The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School also operates the Lakota in a training role. Since the Lakota’s introduction, the Army and National Guard units have flown more than 460,000 hours with Airbus Helicopters Inc. providing materiel support that exceeded all of the contract requirements. In December 2016 the Army awarded Airbus Helicopters Inc. a five-year Contractor Logistics Support valued at nearly $1 billion. Airbus Helicopters Inc. will provide the support at Army and National Guard bases in 43 states, including Fort Rucker, and in Kwajalein, Guam, Puerto Rico and Germany.

President Commercial Michael York. “Heligo has grown to become one of the largest helicopter operators in India by providing highly skilled service through stringent safety standards. We are pleased that they have entrusted Milestone to help them grow their fleet and diversify their client base.” “We highly value our relationship with Milestone. Their partnership approach gave Heligo access to a diverse fleet of helicopters and the flexibility to bid contracts without taking asset risk” said Chief Executive Officer, Captain K Padmanabhan. “Milestone has provided us with much more than a financial solution, their support has been a central element of our growth strategy, enabling us to grow aggressively but prudently.”

Of the five helicopters delivered in 2017, the Leonardo AW139 and two Airbus AS365 Dauphins will operate offshore for the oil and gas industry while one Bell 412EP and one Leonardo AW109SP will expand Heligo's onshore VIP charter services. The helicopters were sourced from Milestone’s installed fleet and transitioned from prior operations in Europe, Asia, and the United States. “We are excited to expand our partnership with Heligo at this important time in their company’s growth,” said Milestone Vice

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he most awaited second edition of Aero Expo is going to happen in New Delhi on 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th Nov 2017. It will be a grand event for people associated with Indian civil aviation industry. It will showcase the expeditiously growing aviation & tourism market. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being organized by PHD chamber of commerce & industry under the patronage of the ministry of civil aviation is a niche multifaceted aviation exposition. This endeavor focusing on enhancing connectivity will seek to boost the status of India as a leading global aviation & tourism hub.

Art technology & the collective strength in term of capabilities, products and services in the Civil Aviation, Tourism & Infrastructure sector. A dedicated Rotary Wing Exposition on the side-lines HELI EXPO INDIA 2017 shall also be organized.

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The Exposition seek to connect exhibitors with a host of policy makers; high-level government (central & states) delegations, leading industry players from International & National Aviation Industry, Airport Operators, Aero-Space & Allied Industry Experts, Tourism Stalwarts and other relevant personalities to further expand horizons.

to GDP in developed countries while ~1% to GDP in developing countries. This potential for air traffic growth and its subsequent economic impact requires adequate government support to be fully realized in India. While till now, the Indian Aviation Industry's growth was led by development of metro-to-metro connectivity, the sector is now shifting its focus to hub development. A hub-feeder network model will connect smaller cities with the hubs and promote regional and remote connectivity. India is among the five fastest-growing aviation markets globally and is poised to be the 3rd largest aviation market by 2020. Indian carriers plan to increase their fleet size to reach 800 aircraft by 2020. Aim to enhance the number of operational airports to 250 by the year 2030. Plan to revive and operationalize around 50 airports in India over the next 10 years to improve remote & regional air connectivity. This year the highlights of the event will be; Industry Showcasing & Thought Leadership, Latest state-of-the-art Systems & Equipment, Related Technologies and Developments, Over 100 Brand Participants from leading Aviation, Tourism & Aerospace companies in one location, Networking with key government officials (Central & State ) & International Delegations, Buyer - Sellers meet with major qualified hosted buyers (International & National), Trade Associations, Members of the Media and 1st HELI EXPO India in New Delhi.

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The Aero Expo India aims at providing a platform for businesses from across the globe to explore opportunities in the Indian aviation and allied sectors. The Expo is specifically targeted towards: Civil Aviation Regulatory Authorities, Airport Authority of India, Airlines - National, Regional, Cargo, Business Aviation Airport developers and operators, Aircraft manufacturers and OEMs, Helicopter industry & services, Ground handling firms, Trade publications & Media (Domestic / International) and other sectors related with Indian civil aviation. It will also focus on the boost of Start-up in Aviation Sector, Promote Make in India in Aviation, Skilling in Aviation. This 2nd edition of the Aero Expo India and the maiden edition of Heli Expo India will be a unique show bringing together government decision makers, VVIP's & diplomats, aviation leaders, entrepreneurs and other decision makers during the four day exposition in New Delhi, India.

acquisition of Aero Industry. A supreme platform to establish partnerships and seal deals in the region. The Expo for the first time brings together Tourism and the much needed Infrastructure sector on the same platform. With an eye on the booming civil aviation sector in India, one of the leading multi state business apex organization, PHDCCI and Ministry of Civil Aviation organizing Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second Aero Expo 2017 in New Delhi. The Aero Expo 2017 targets to enhance the issue of remote & regional connectivity which is a medium of connecting all the aviation industry players to rise to new challenges posed by the accelerating growth pace of the entire aviation industry.

The Aero expo will be the great platform for aviation sector crossing all the boundaries to discuss the development of technologies and infrastructure, along with the new opportunities embodied in the industry in terms of enhancing connectivity, technology integration, and performance augmentation.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE Aero Expo India 2nd - 3rd November 2017 Near new ATC tower, IGI Airport, New Delhi Heli Expo India 4th-5th November 2017 Near Pawan Hans Rohini Airport, New Delhi For more info please visit https://www. aeroexpoindia.com/about-aero-expo

The expo will provide a platform demonstration across multiple product/ services types including: Aircraft static display, Allied products and services exhibition, Rotary wings (Helicopters) exhibition, Aviation industry focused conventions, Aviation start-up concepts and Business connect, State Tourism and Allied Sector, Aviation and Tourism related Infrastructure, Innovation podiums and industry news and much more. This 4 day gala event is value based to provide new avenues for collaboration &

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