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SpiceJet to launch operations from Sikkim from October 4

PSLV-C42 launches 2 foreign satellites

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The focus of the airlines has now shifted to delivering a positive customer experience not only in the air but on the ground as well by investing in digital technologies. Biometrics is now being incorporated into the evolution of self-service at the airports around the world. The new technologies for passenger identity management such as blockchain eliminate the need for multiple ID checks. With over 84% of airlines planning to invest in Research & Development programs related to Artificial intelligence by 2021. We can hope to see a digital transformation of the aviation industry in the near future. The cover story in this issue has exhaustively covered the technological advancement which will take over the aviation industry. A special glimpse of “Aero India” 2019 is also covered in this issue. Along with that you will find a lot of interesting information on the latest updates in the aviation industry. We continuously seek your support in making Aviation Update as useful, informative and engaging as possible. You can reach out to us with any suggestions related to the content and design of the magazine on our mail id or our postal address. We like to hear from you. We hope you find this issue of our magazine as informative and interesting as previous one.

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ÇELEBI AIRPORT SERVICES WINS GROUND HANDLING LICENSE AT KANNUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED

elebi Airport Services, a global service provider in ground handling services, will soon start its operations at the Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) which is gearing up to go live for commercial flights this year. This will be Çelebi’s sixth airport in India after Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, where the company won the Ground Handling licence in June 2018. Strengthening Çelebi’s decade long success story in India, the partnership with KIAL is the company’s second win in the state after Cochin International Airport. The total investment made by Çelebi under this partnership will be worth more than USD 4 million. The license for providing ground handling services at KIAL was won by Çelebi on the basis of a highly competitive international bidding process which saw multiple global ground handling players participate. Under the 5+2 year concession, slated to commence this year, Çelebi Airport Services will provide state of the art ground handling facilities and services for all aircraft types. KIAL, being built on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, will be the fourth international airport in Kerala, the state that has maximum number of international airports. To develop commodities, create infrastructure, enhance tourism and provide better air connectivity in the state, the Government is taking all possible steps to make the Kannur aerodrome operational this year. In line with the Government’s pursuit for operational excellence at the Kannur

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International Airport and to develop the airport into a major hub, Çelebi will offer state of the art ground handling services using modern eco-friendly equipment as per IATA norms. Çelebi’s vision of being the front runner in terms of technology, service excellence, customer centricity and safety focus, will ensure safe, efficient, customer friendly and environment friendly provisions at the airport. Sharing his views on the development, Mr. Murali Ramachandran, CEO - India, Çelebi Aviation Holding Inc., said, “At the time when we are focused on expanding our footprint within the country, this partnership has proven to be a crucial step towards strengthening our presence and commitment in the India market. We already have our presence at the Cochin International Airport and now with our operations soon to start at the Kannur International Airport, we envision to comprehensively cover Kerala which is a good international market for many carriers. With this partnership, we believe we will be better positioned to contribute, support and play a meaningful role in catalysing the overall growth story of the Indian aviation sector.” Çelebi has always welcomed new initiatives especially when it comes to technology and environment, and holds a unique position of being present across India’s top three airports. The company also operates in Cochin and Ahmedabad. The company is currently partaking in tenders initiated by Hyderabad International Airport and The Airport Authority of India.

GOAIR TO FLY INTERNATIONAL FROM OCT. 11

oAir, a low cost airline, will start its international operations from October 11, said its Chief Executive Officer Cornelis Vrieswijik.

The airline’s inaugural flights will operate to two foreign destinations — Phuket in Thailand and Male in Maldives. The airline will offer India’s first ever direct service to Phuket from Delhi and Mumbai. Flights connecting Mumbai and Delhi with Male will be operated from October 14. These destinations will also be connected from Bengaluru soon, it said. GoAir will operate the A320 aircraft on these international routes. The company said it would announce new international routes in due course. It is also planning to induct wide-body planes for long-haul routes.

BIAL, UNISYS AGREE TO DEVELOP ANALYTICS CENTER

nisys Corporation entered into an agreement with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) – operators of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru – to develop an Analytics Center of Excellence. The Analytics Center of Excellence will support a business intelligence and advanced data analytics platform for BIAL to consolidate and rationalize the Airport’s strategic, tactical and operational reporting – enabling Airport staff to make faster and better-informed business decisions, process air travelers more quickly and enhance the airport experience for the customer. The platform will allow the Airport to provide real-time content information pertaining to Airport services and flight information. The services will also provide travelers access to improved airport navigation, communication of airport services and proactive and personalized retail offerings based on passenger preferences and past spending history. This not only offers passengers greater visibility into airport amenities and services, but it also establishes an avenue for BIAL to generate non-aeronautical revenues. Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Strategy and Development Officer, BIAL said, “BIAL is committed to being a data-driven organization that will create a smart, futuristic and intuitive airport journey for passengers. Unisys brings a strong combination of in-

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depth understanding of the aviation industry and proven experience in delivering digital transformation for organizations of all sizes. Unisys’ solution will provide us with intelligent and intuitive data and analytics that will support the enhancement of the customer experience we provide.” As part of the new data-driven airport framework, the Unisys-developed platform will allow BIAL to generate more than 150 insightful, interactive business intelligence reports, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to forecast future travel patterns and traveler trends. This will enable the airport to shift its strategy from hindsight to foresight, predictive to prescriptive and improve future decision-making processes. Hosted on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, the solution employs Azure capabilities such as Azure HDInsight, SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Machine Learning and Azure Advanced Data Analytics services. “BIAL is a perfect partner, committed to meeting the growing needs of today’s connected traveler,” said Tony Windever, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Unisys. “This strategic collaboration leverages Unisys’ deep domain expertise and digital transformation capabilities, like the Analytics Center of Excellence, to create a more agile, predictive business model for travel and transportation customers. Supporting BIAL’s innovative vision, this has the potential to become one of the most advanced deployments of data and analytics for any airport in India, and potentially in the world.”

VISTARA RECREATES HISTORY WITH SPECIAL RETRO LIVERY ON 22ND AIRCRAFT

istara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata and Singapore Airlines, unveiled its 22nd aircraft, an Airbus A320neo with an extraordinary retro- livery (paint scheme) that is the first of its kind in India, along with a historic aircraft registration number and a retro-uniform that complements the livery.

The livery recreates the one used in the 1940s by Tata Air Lines, India’s very first airline that was founded by JRD Tata, and the aircraft also bears the registration VT-ATV that was originally used by a Tata Air Lines DC-3 aircraft. This striking retro-livery is also a celebration of 150 years of the Tata group, and it reclaims for Vistara the space once held by the pioneers of aviation in India, Tata Sons, and the Father of Indian Aviation, Shri JRD Tata. As part of this celebration, Vistara also unveiled a special retro-uniform for select cabin crew, inspired by the “golden days of aviation” of the 1950s and 60s, to be worn on special occasions starting with the aircraft’s inaugural flight on 5 September 2018 from Delhi to Mumbai. The inaugural flight will also feature a menu with JRD Tata’s favourite dishes, as remembered by senior chefs at Taj Hotels. Commenting on the occasion, Vistara’s Chief Executive Officer, Leslie Thng, said, “JRD Tata’s perfectionist approach ensured the finest flying experience for customers and made Tata Airlines India’s pride decades ago. Our mission and value system at Vistara are truly inspired by the heritage of Tata and Singapore Airlines. We are proud to claim and carry forward the baton of JRD Tata’s legacy and vision in building a world class, trendsetting airline that India can be proud of.” Elaborating on this unique initiative, Vistara’s Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer, Sanjiv Kapoor, said, “With this retro livery and uniform, we hope to recreate for air travellers what flying was like in its golden years, when an airplane trip was truly a special event that one eagerly looked forward to, something we want every trip on Vistara to be like. We want to make people look forward to flying again. We want to create an airline and an experience the would have made JRD Tata himself proud.” The special livery has been adapted from the original with the help of Airbus, which produced CGI renderings to fine-tune the aircraft’s look. In the absence of a colour photograph of Tata Airlines’ original VT-ATV

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aircraft, Vistara took some artistic liberty to paint its new aircraft in a shimmery SilverGold using mica paint, giving it a shade of Sepia under certain light conditions for the retro look. The colour Red was chosen for the name and colour accents, and Grey for the cheatlines. The special cabin crew uniform has been designed with inspiration drawn from the uniforms worn in the glamour days of flying, while keeping practicality and industry regulations in mind. The vintagestyle uniform is a tailored blouson and semishaped skirt in moss crepe (fabric) that come in soft hues of Pale Lilac and Pastel Pink from the family of Vistara brand colours. It includes a beret, white pumps, and a pillboxshaped vanity bag. Just as with Vistara’s regular cabin crew uniform, this special uniform is designed to project all qualities that the airline’s cabin crew embody - a sense of style, elegance, warmth, care, friendliness and professionalism. On the inaugural flight of Vistara’s VTATV on 5 September 2018, customers will be served dishes that were JRD Tata’s favourites and were also popular among air travellers during those times. It includes Cheddar Cheese and Onion Omelette, Crêpe au Champignon, Meat Medley, Waldorf Salad, Minestrone Soup, Herb Roast Chicken, Goan Prawn Curry and Crème Caramel.

BOMBARDIER DELIVERS FIRST 90SEAT Q400 AIRCRAFT TO SPICEJET

ombardier Commercial Aircraft announced the delivery of its first 90seat Q400 aircraft. The aircraft was handed over to India’s SpiceJet Limited (“SpiceJet”) the launch operator for the extra-capacity, 90-seat aircraft. “We are excited to induct the 90-seat Q400 aircraft into our fleet,” said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet. “The additional seats and performance

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improvements will result in substantial reduction in unit costs and also we will be able to address our market needs in the regional space.” “The delivery of the first 90-seat Q400 aircraft showcases the commitment of Bombardier’s Q Series turboprop program to respond to customer requirements as they address traffic growth in regional markets,” said Todd Young, Head of the Q Series Aircraft Program, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “I thank and congratulate the employees and suppliers who have worked tirelessly to deliver this most recent enhancement to the Q400 aircraft, and I also thank our customer, SpiceJet for its strong support and collaboration in this continuous improvement program.” “This is a very important milestone for the Q400 aircraft program because the 90-seat option demonstrates the increased profitability potential that this unique turboprop has to offer,” said Colin Bole, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The increased passenger capacity allows 15 per cent reduction of seat cost compared to the previous standard Q400 aircraft and provides an enormous benefit for airlines. We are thrilled that SpiceJet will be the first operator to showcase the unique capabilities and unbeatable productivity of our turboprops.”

AIRBUS DELIVERS FIRST AIRCRAFT FROM MOBILE POWERED BY SUSTAINABLE JET FUEL BLEND

aircraft partially powered by sustainable jet fuel. The latest A321 for JetBlue is due to depart Mobile on 20 September with 15 percent sustainable jet fuel in its tanks. In total, five A321 aircraft are due to be delivered to JetBlue from Mobile using sustainable fuel by the end of 2018. All of the fuel will be supplied and certified by Air BP. It will be loaded into the aircraft by Signature Flight Support, Airbus’ fueling services provider in Mobile. Since May 2016, Airbus has offered customers the option of taking delivery of new aircraft from Toulouse, France, using a blend of sustainable jet fuel. Following the deliveries to JetBlue, Airbus will determine the next steps toward offering this option to more customers taking aircraft deliveries from Mobile. Longer term, Airbus envisions supporting industrial production of sustainable fuels for aviation in the southeastern U.S. “Our goal is to source sustainable fuels in the southeastern United States. It is an opportunity to work closely with local stakeholders to scale-up production and the commercialization of sustainable aviation fuels in the region,” said Frederic Eychenne, Head of New Energies at Airbus. “We are actively seeking ideas to leverage Airbus’ strategy into opportunities for new economic development in Alabama.” “This is another example of JetBlue acknowledging that a sustainable future for aviation will require cooperation between all parts of the industry,” said Robin Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, JetBlue. “Renewable jet fuel affirms JetBlue’s belief that we can help define our industry’s future path. Our goal is to serve as a market-maker for renewable jet fuel, creating demand and therefore supporting supply. We’re working closely with Airbus to set up infrastructure for more options in the southeast region.” Air BP Chief Commercial Officer, Matt Elliott, added: “The airline industry has ambitious carbon reduction targets, which in a growing industry will only be achieved with support from across the entire supply chain. We are working closely with airlines and aircraft manufacturers, such as Airbus, to drive change by promoting and securing the supply of sustainable alternative jet fuel.”

irbus’ A320 Family production facility in the U.S. This week deliver its first

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FIRST ULTRA LONG RANGE A350 XWB DELIVERED TO SINGAPORE AIRLINES

irbus has delivered the first A350-900 Ultra Long Range (ULR) aircraft to launch customer Singapore Airlines (SIA). The aircraft is being prepared for flight and is scheduled to depart Toulouse for Singapore. The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB is capable of flying further in commercial service than any other aircraft, with a range of up to 9,700 nautical miles, or over 20 hours non-stop. Altogether, SIA has ordered seven A350-900ULR aircraft, configured in a two-class layout, with 67 Business Class seats and 94 Premium Economy Class seats. SIA will begin operating the A350900ULR on 11th October, when it will launch non-stop services between Singapore and New York. With an average flying time of 18 hours and 45 minutes, these will be the world’s longest commercial flights. Following New York, the aircraft will enter service with SIA on two more non-stop transpacific routes, to Los Angeles and San Francisco. “This is a proud moment for both Singapore Airlines and Airbus, not only because we have again strengthened our partnership, but also because we have pushed the limits with this highly advanced new aircraft to extend long-range flying to new lengths,” said Singapore Airlines CEO, Mr Goh Choon Phong. “The A350-900ULR will bring more convenience and comfort to our customers and will enable us to operate ultra-long-range flights in a commercially viable manner. It will help us boost our network competitiveness and further grow the Singapore hub.” “Today’s delivery is a milestone for Airbus and Singapore Airlines, as together we open

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CATHAY PACIFIC TO DONATE WORLD’S 1ST 777 TO AVIATION MUSEUM

program. The airline contributed greatly to the airplane’s original design and has been one of its biggest ambassadors ever since. And now they are a launch customer for our new 777X airplane. We are thrilled to partner with Cathay on this donation to the museum as a way to share the remarkable story of the Boeing 777 for years come,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister. In the 1990s, Cathay Pacific was one of a handful of airlines to provide input for the 777 during the design phase. This gave Hong Kong’s home airline a unique opportunity to refine the airplane’s features to suit its needs. Among the requests were a cabin crosssection similar to the Boeing 747, a modern ‘glass’ cockpit, fly-by-wire system, and, lower operating costs. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer Rupert Hogg said: “As the world’s very first 777, B-HNL holds a very special place in the history of both our airline and that of commercial aviation, and we are very pleased it will soon bring enjoyment to enthusiasts at its new home in Arizona.

athay Pacific announced that they are donating the first-ever Boeing 777 airplane to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona, one of the world’s largest facilities devoted to celebrating aerospace. The iconic airplane (line number WA001 and registered B-HNL) flew from Cathay Pacific’s home airport in Hong Kong to Tucson, Arizona on September 18. The jet will be displayed permanently at the museum alongside more than 350 other notable aircraft.

“Our 777-200 aircraft have served us exceptionally well over the last two decades, and as we progressively retire these over the months ahead, we eagerly look forward to welcoming the state-of-the art 777-9 aircraft into our fleet from 2021,” he added.

SHANGHAI AIRLINES RECEIVES FIRST 787 DREAMLINER

Boeing first flew the 777-200 aircraft on June 12, 1994 and continued to use it as a test airplane for several years. The aircraft joined the Cathay Pacific fleet in 2000, ferrying passengers across the airline’s global network until it was retired earlier this year. Since its first flight, the 777 program has become the world’s most successful twin-engine, twin aisle airplane. Its unique combination of long range, outstanding fuel efficiency and popular cabin has attracted carriers to place more than 1,660 orders. Cathay Pacific was one of the original customers and today operates one of the largest 777 fleets. “Cathay Pacific has been instrumental in the tremendous success of the 777

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oeing and Shanghai Airlines celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline says it plans to use the super-efficient and passenger-preferred Dreamliner to upgrade its regional and longrange service from its base in China’s largest city. The new airplane, with a special symbol of “100” on its fuselage, is the 100th airplane for Shanghai Airlines, a subsidiary of China

Eastern Airlines. “We are so excited to take delivery of the very first Dreamliner for Shanghai Airlines, as well as China Eastern Group,” said Li Yangmin, vice president of China Eastern Group. “With the introduction of these new airplanes, China Eastern Group will also officially launch the global leading new generation Passenger Service System. We are confident that all these efforts will help us significantly upgrade our services and we know our passengers will love it.” The 787-9 is the second member of the Dreamliner family, which offers 20 to 25 percent better fuel efficiency per seat and lower emissions than the airplanes they replace. As the longest-range member of the family, the 787-9 can fly 290 passengers, in a typical two-class configuration, up to 7,635 nautical miles (14,140 km). Shanghai Airlines is set to receive additional 787-9s in the coming years. The airline plans to fly their initial 787s on popular domestic routes such as Shanghai to Chengdu and Beijing, as well as regional routes from Shanghai to Japan and Korea. As the carrier’s 787 fleet grows, it plans to take advantage of the aircraft’s long range and superior fuel efficiency to open new, international routes. “We are thrilled to expand our longstanding partnership with Shanghai Airlines and the China Eastern Group. The 787 Dreamliner’s unmatched performance, operating economics and comfort make it the perfect airplane for Shanghai Airlines to expand and enhance their international network,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company.

THE “SHARK” E190-E2 ARRIVES IN EUROPE FOR THE DEMONSTRATION TOUR

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ollowing a successful tour in Africa and in the US, Embraer is now beginning the European and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) part of the E190-E2 worldwide demonstration tour. The aircraft will visit more than 15 countries during September. At each stop, Embraer will show the capabilities of the world’s quietest, cleanest and most efficient new generation single-aisle aircraft in the segment. The first stop on the European tour is in Warsaw, Poland. “The E190-E2 started revenue flights in Europe earlier in the year, and following a successful appearance at the Farnborough Airshow, we are proud to show off our new aircraft to operators across the region. With over 45 customers and over 350 aircraft in region, we are already seeing many of these customers interested in the world-beating aircraft,” said Martyn Holmes, Vice President Europe, Russia, Central Asia & Leasing, for Embraer Commercial Aviation. “We are eager to present the E190-E2 to the airlines, many of which are already E-Jets operators.” The E190-E2 is currently in commercial operation with Norway’s Widerøe, since April of this year. Three jets have already accumulated close to 2,000 flight hours achieving outstanding schedule reliability of more than 99%. The E-Jets E2 are the most efficient family of aircraft in the single-aisle market burning up to 10% less fuel than its direct competitor. The E190-E2 brings also more flexibility with maximum range of up to 5,300 km or about 1,000 km longer than current generation E190. The E190-E2 also brings significant savings to airlines in terms of maintenance costs, with up to 25% reduction thanks to a smart design based on direct feedback from the operators. It has the longest maintenance intervals with 10,000 flight hours for basic checks and no calendar limit in typical E-Jets utilization. This means additional 15 days of aircraft utilization in a period of ten years. The E190-E2 also obtained better results than initial expectations in pilot transition training time. Pilots of current generation E-Jets need only 2.5 days of training and no full flight simulator to fly the E2. “Decreasing the training burden for pilots transitioning from E1 is another huge reduction in both time and cost for our operators. This coupled with the unmatched fuel efficiency and lowest

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noise footprint, making the E2 the most cost-effective and most environmentally friendly single-aisle jet in the planet, we see the aircraft as the natural evolution for many Embraer operators in the region”, explained Holmes.

SPICEJET ADDS KISHANGARH AS ITS 8TH DESTINATION UNDER UDAN

ensuring that every Indian can fly.” “I would like to congratulate and thank SpiceJet for connecting Kishangarh to Delhi and further to the rest of India and abroad. Kishangarh is the latest addition to the list of airports in Rajasthan and we are very confident that there will be a huge demand on this route. This is the second sector in Rajasthan to be connected under UDAN by SpiceJet after Jaipur-Jaisalmer-Jaipur. We feel that this scheme has worked wonders for the country’s aviation industry and I congratulate the Central Government led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this remarkable achievement,” said Smt. Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of Rajasthan.

GULFSTREAM G500 TO VISIT RUBAE 2018

piceJet the country’s favourite carrier announced the launch of its operations for the much awaited un-served market of Kishangarh effective 8th October 2018. The airline will operate a daily direct flight on Delhi-Kishangarh-Delhi sector. The marble city of Kishangarh marks SpiceJet’s eighth destination under the regional connectivity scheme. The airline was awarded the route under UDAN II. The announcement was made in the august presence of Smt. Vasundhara Raje, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan. On the occasion, G P Gupta – Chief Strategy Officer, SpiceJet handed over the first ticket to Smt. Vasundhara Raje, thereby marking the formal announcement of the launch of the new flight service. Ajay Singh - CMD, SpiceJet said, “I am delighted to announce the launch of the much awaited flight service from Kishangarh to Delhi. The holy city of Ajmer is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in India and we are confident that direct air connectivity will not just benefit pilgrims but boost the overall tourism industry of the state.” “SpiceJet is proud to add Kishangarh as the latest addition to the list of airports in India’s most vibrant and colourful state and this would be our second UDAN sector in Rajasthan after Jaipur-Jaisalmer-Jaipur. I am delighted that SpiceJet is helping realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of

ulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced its all-new, clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 displayed at the 2018 Russian Business Aviation Exhibition (RUBAE), Sept. 12-14, in Moscow. The G500’s RUBAE debut comes just after the aircraft earned its U.S. Federal Aviation Administration type and production certificates in July. The G500 joined the high-demand Gulfstream G650ER and class-leading Gulfstream G280 at the event. The G650ER boasts proven, real-world performance capabilities reflected in the more than 70 speed records it shares with its sister ship, the Gulfstream G650. The super-mid-size G280 offers the technology of a large-cabin aircraft and the ability to operate in and out of challenging airports. “Gulfstream has a considerable fleet in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States,” said Scott Neal, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales, Gulfstream. “The G650 and G650ER continue to be tremendously successful in the region, and we look forward to complementing them with the G500. With the same high-speed

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capabilities and custom-tailored cabin comfort that the G650 and G650ER are known for, the G500 boasts its own class-leading customer benefits, including advanced technology in the flight deck and cabin, ultra-long range and design excellence.” The G500 is capable of linking Moscow with New York or Luanda, Angola, among other international destinations. It has demonstrated its high-speed performance by setting more than 25 submitted city-pair records, including Moscow to Hong Kong in 8 hours and 33 minutes and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, to Geneva in 6 hours and 18 minutes.

BOEING KC-46 TANKER PROGRAM COMPLETES FAA CERTIFICATION

he U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), verifying that it’s refueling and mission avionics systems meet FAA requirements. The milestone marks completion of KC-46 FAA certification. To receive its STC, Boeing’s team completed a series of lab, ground and flight tests, which commenced in 2015. As part of the required flight testing, the team validated the KC-46’s boom and drogue aerial refueling systems met FAA certification criteria. “Our Boeing/Air Force test team did an outstanding job successfully leading us through all the requirements, and we appreciate the FAA’s collaboration as well,” said Mike Gibbons, Boeing KC-46A tanker vice president and program manager. “This milestone is important in that it is one of the last major hurdles in advance of first delivery to the U.S. Air Force.” The STC is one of two required FAA airworthiness certifications. Boeing received an Amended Type Certificate for its core

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767-2C aircraft configuration in December 2017. While those certifications cover most of the jet, not all military functions and equipment can be certified by the FAA. The U.S. Air Force also must grant a Military Type Certificate (MTC), which is expected in the coming months. Boeing’s team concluded MTC flight testing, which included the jet’s aerial refueling, defensive and other militaryspecific systems, in early July. Six aircraft have supported various segments of STC and MTC testing. Overall they have completed 3,500 flight hours and offloaded more than three million pounds of fuel during refueling flights with F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, KC-10, KC-135 and KC-46 aircraft. The KC-46, derived from Boeing’s commercial 767 airframe, is built in the company’s Everett, Wash., facility. Boeing is currently on contract for the first 34 of an expected 179 tankers for the U.S. Air Force. When in service, the multi-role KC-46 will refuel U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft using its boom and hose and drogue systems, but also must be able to take on fuel to extend its operational range. The boom allows the tanker to transfer up to 1,200 gallons of fuel per minute, while the hose and drogue systems, located on both the plane’s wing and centerline, enables the KC-46 to refuel smaller aircraft with up to 400 gallons of fuel per minute.

FIRST DELTA AIR LINES A220-100 ROLLS OUT OF PAINTING HANGAR IN MIRABEL

elta Air Lines` first Airbus A220-100 was introduced this week after rolling out of the painting hangar at the A220 final assembly line in Mirabel, Québec. Delta will be the first U.S. airline to take delivery of the A220, featuring a state-of-the art interior and delivering best-in-class fuel performance. Now that the aircraft is decked out

in Delta’s livery, it will move to pre flight activities in the A220 flight line hangar in Mirabel before taking off for its first flight later this fall. Delta’s first A220 is scheduled to begin service in early 2019.

AIRBUS A330-900 RECEIVES EASA TYPE CERTIFICATION

he A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The Type Certificate was signed by EASA’s Certification Director, Trevor Woods, and handed over by EASA’s Head of Large Aeroplanes Certification, Ludovic Aron, to Airbus’ Head of Engineering for Commercial Aircraft, Jean-Brice Dumont. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is expected to follow shortly. “The A330neo embodies Airbus’ spirit of innovation. This new generation aircraft with unparalleled efficiency and flexibility from short to long haul routes has tremendous market potential,” said Guillaume Faury, President Airbus Commercial Aircraft. “We look forward to delivering the first aircraft equipped with the beautiful new Airspace cabin to our launch customer TAP Air Portugal in the coming weeks.” In agreement with TAP Air Portugal, its first built aircraft served as a demonstrator for route proving around the world visiting more than 12 countries. Together with the two A330-900 flight test aircraft, the certification flight test campaign was successfully completed in around 1,400 flight test hours in under a year since the first flight on 19th October 2017. The A330neo is a true new-generation family comprising the A330-900 and its smaller sibling, the A330-800, which will make its first flight in the coming weeks. The

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A330-900 in particular is the lowest seat-mile cost 300-seater which incorporates highly efficient Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, a new 3D-optimised wing and new sharklets with use of lighter composite materials. Together, these advances bring a significant reduction in fuel consumption of 25 per cent compared with older generation aircraft of similar size. Passengers can expect the highest levels of comfort when flying on the A330neo, with the aircraft featuring the award-winning Airspace by Airbus cabin with newly designed sidewalls and fixtures, larger overhead storage, advanced cabin mood lighting and the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity. Operationally, the A330neo shares a common pilot type-rating with the larger A350 XWB, which facilitates minimum flight training cost and maximum pilot productivity. Maintenance personnel will also benefit from the aircraft’s new Skywise data connectivity features which will help them to predict potential issues before they arise, thus ensuring maximum productivity of the aircraft in revenue service.

GLOBAL STUDENT INTEREST IN DIGITAL AEROSPACE COMPETITION SOARS

irbus Fly Your Ideas digital platform is open for ideas. With over 2,000 already registered, students can now access to the purpose-built digital competition platform under https://competition.airbus-fyi.com/ login in order to upload their idea in Round 1 of the competition.

generation of innovators can now submit their proposals tackling one of the six challenges set out by Airbus (Electrification, Data Services, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Mixed Reality). Students need to fill an online questionnaire about their idea, highlighting the technology behind it, market analysis, originality, added value and potential obstacles. In order to visualize the idea, the teams must also submit a simple sketch. The Round 1 submission phase ends on 16 November 2018 and is followed by an online assessment where a team of Airbus specialists recruited from across the business will review and evaluate all submitted ideas. The live final of Fly Your Ideas will be held in 2019, where students will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas to an audience of industry experts. Fly Your Ideas is a global competition for universities and students from all over the world to innovate for the future of aerospace, including Commercial, Defence & Space and Helicopters. Airbus is seeking ideas that could change aerospace in the decades to come and create a safer, cleaner and betterconnected world. The competition is an opportunity for students to build valuable employment skills including teamwork, project management and presentation skills and to apply their classroom learning to realworld challenges. As well as joining Airbus on site to further develop their ideas, up to six finalist teams will compete to share a prize fund of € 45,000 and the chance to take their idea forward within the industry. Since the competition launched in 2008, over 20,000 students from more than 650 universities in over 100 countries have been involved. Since 2012, the competition has been supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO underlines the value of this partnership. “Fly Your Ideas is an inspirational endeavour for students around the world and UNESCO is proud to be a part of this initiative. The new challenges will allow students to think outside the box and come up with sustainable solutions for global problems beyond aerospace - exactly what the world needs from our future generations!”

CRJ SERIES CERTIFIED FOR HIGHER MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

ombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has granted approval for the maintenance intervals escalation of the CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ1000 aircraft. The line maintenance interval (A-check) is extended to 800 flight hours, and the heavy maintenance interval (C-check) at 8,000 flight hours. “With the longest maintenance intervals on the regional jet market, the CRJ aircraft family continues to deliver more value to operators, along with its excellent reliability and its proven outstanding operational capability”, said Charles Comtois, Head of CRJ Series Program, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “We are thrilled that our operators are benefitting from our continuous improvement mindset as with this evolution, the CRJ Series operators can now take advantage of 14 per cent less maintenance days, meaning more days of revenue flying.” The maintenance intervals have doubled since the launch of the CRJ aircraft family. The new maintenance intervals are applicable for new production deliveries as well as all CRJ700, CRJ900, and CRJ1000 aircraft in service.

ULTRA LONG RANGE A350 XWB GOES THE DISTANCE

Airbus launched the sixth Fly Your Ideas competition in June 2018 and the next

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irbus’ handover of the first A350-900 Ultra Long Range (ULR) opens a new frontier in non-stop air travel

FIRST ANA A380 TAKES TO THE SKIES

With the delivery of the first A350900ULR to launch customer Singapore Airlines (SIA), the A350 XWB Family is positioned to lead the way for new ultralong-range operations, including on the world’s longest commercial route, between Singapore and New York. Airlines already use the A350-900 and A350-1000 primarily for long-distance flights, but there is also demand for nonstop services on extreme long-haul missions, which is why Airbus developed its new game-changing variant. The A350-900ULR – derived from the A350-900 – has an extended range of up to 9,700 nautical miles. This was achieved by integrating a modified fuel system, which increases the aircraft’s fuel carrying capacity by 24,000 litres without the need for additional fuel tanks. With a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 280 tonnes, the A350-900ULR is capable of flying over 20 hours non-stop, combining the highest levels of passenger and crew comfort with unbeatable economics for such distances. Setting new standards for long-haul travel Since entering service in 2016, the A350 XWB Family has set new standards for longhaul travel in the mid-size category. Based on a clean sheet design, it has brought a step change in efficiency, reduced fuel consumption and lower cash operating costs compared to the older-generation aircraft it replaces. And in service both the A350900 and A350-1000 are demonstrating high levels of operational reliability and maturity. The A350 XWB’s flexibility also means the A350-900ULR can easily be reconfigured as a standard -900, if required. Evolving the ULR from the A350-900 was made possible thanks to extensive design and upstream industrial studies at Airbus, avoiding complex modifications. Some of the engineering development, for example, involved the relocation of sensors in the fuel system – enabling existing tanks to carry the maximum fuel load for the ULR. This eliminated the need for additional fuel tanks.

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he first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) took to the skies, completing a maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France to the Airbus site in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is now being prepared for cabin installation and painting in the airline’s special A380 livery.

tour of Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The first 12 E190-E2 aircraft will begin replacing Helvetic’s five Fokker 100s and seven E190s, starting in late 2019 and completing in autumn 2021. The purchase options for a further 12 aircraft (E190-E2 or E195-E2) will enable Helvetic Airways to grow according to market opportunities.

TURKISH AIRLINES UNVEILS ITS BRAND NEW CABIN CREW UNIFORMS

ANA HOLDINGS INC. placed a firm order for three A380s in 2016, becoming the first customer for the superjumbo in Japan. The first delivery is scheduled early 2019, and the A380 will initially be operated on the popular Tokyo-Honolulu route. Offering more personal space than any other aircraft, the A380 is the most efficient solution to meet growth on the world’s most heavily travelled routes, carrying more passengers with fewer flights at lower cost and with fewer emissions.

HELVETIC CONFIRMS ORDER FOR 12 E190-E2 JETS

mbraer and Helvetic Airways have signed a contract for a firm order of 12 E190-E2 jets. This agreement was announced as a Letter of Intent (LoI) at the recent Farnborough Air Show, in July. The firm order has a value of USD 730 million, based on current list prices, and will be included in Embraer’s 2018 thirdquarter backlog. The contract also includes purchase rights for a further 12 E190-E2, with conversion rights to the E195-E2, bringing the total potential order up to 24 E-Jets E2s. With all the purchase rights being exercised, the deal has a list price of USD 1.5 billion. The announcement was made by the two companies during the Zurich debut of the E190-E2, the world’s most efficient and quietest single-aisle aircraft, as part of its

n celebration of 85 successful years, Turkish Airlines has unveiled a fresh look with a new uniform specially designed for its cabin crew. The new uniforms will begin to be used following the opening of the Istanbul New Airport, the “new home” of the flag carrier airline. Inspired by many classic elements of Turkish design and culture, the new uniforms incorporate traditional patterns found in artisanal glassware, ceramics, and calligraphy with contemporary textures and details. The collection combines shapes and colors found in Istanbul Bosphorus with a new ‘flow detail’, created to symbolize the effortless and dynamic energy flowing through Turkey’s most dynamic city as an intersection between East and West. Unique and recognizable with a deep red and anthracite grey palette, the collection includes hats, gloves, dresses, bags, and accessories. Another key aspect of the project is that the uniforms of cabin, cockpit, flying chefs, and ground services will be streamlined under a single design approach to offer the passengers to live a holistic brand experience. Bilotta’s designs bring together the form and function, an essential consideration for an airline that flies to most international destinations in the world. New designs were not only conceptualized

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in consultation with fashion leaders and Turkish Airlines’ own team of cabin crew but tested rigorously on long-haul trial flights in different climates.

Boeing’s resources, scale, manufacturing capability and technology research as the leading provider of aerospace products and services.

M.lker Aycı, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee commented; “Turkish Airlines is always thrilled to collaborate with such creative and distinctive talents which blend elegant and practical design. While maintaining traditional elements of Turkish design and culture, our new uniforms are professional and stay true to a culture of hospitality, just like our airline.”

Boeing first announced the agreement with Millennium Space Systems on August 16, 2018, pending U.S. government approval. Terms of the approved deal were not disclosed and do not affect Boeing’s financial guidance or the company’s commitment to returning approximately 100 percent of free cash flow to shareholders.

Ettore Billotta, the fashion designer behind the uniforms said, “When I started to design for Turkish Airlines, the first thing that inspired me was Istanbul. This city has been a melting pot for art and civilization for centuries and has a rare richness as a common heritage of many cultures. I wanted to bring elements from traditional calligraphy and mosaics together with the new interpretations of Turkish motifs, which emphasize modern lines, into foulards and ties to reflect a contrast and duality.” To launch the new look, the national carrier teamed up with globally renowned British photographer and artist, Miles Aldridge to shoot the new Turkish Airlines cabin uniform collection in Istanbul’s unique spots.

BOEING COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MILLENNIUM SPACE SYSTEMS

oeing completed the acquisition of Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions. Millennium Space Systems will operate under Boeing Phantom Works as a subsidiary called Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company. It will retain an independent operating model while benefiting from

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Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Millennium Space Systems has approximately 260 employees and has developed highperformance satellites and space systems for exacting missions ranging from 50 KG to more than 6,000 KG.

SPICEJET SIGNS MOU WITH AFGHANISTAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES

piceJet, signed a MoU with Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI). This is for the first time that an Indian carrier has been given an important role to promote trade for Afghanistan via Indo-Afghan air corridor. SpiceJet plans to transport 1500 tons of cargo every month under this MoU.

by the Afghan Government SpiceJet operates dedicated air cargo services under the brand name SpiceXpress. SpiceJet would be transporting these commodities from Kabul using its freighter aircraft to Indian metro cities and through its pan India passenger flight network would be distributing it to 47 cities in India. The sustainable and on time access to the global markets is a vital need for Afghanistan. SpiceJet is excited about the tremendous potential the logistics industry offers. There is a huge untapped market for air cargo services in India and a player like SpiceJet with its low cost structure - is best suited to address this need. SpiceXpress which starts operation from September 18, 2018, will function as a separate business unit under SpiceJet Limited. SpiceXpress has laid down a detailed plan covering both domestic and international routes. To begin with the air cargo operations will cover Delhi, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Hong Kong, Kabul and Amritsar. The airline signed the MoU right after the induction of its first freighter aircraft, a Boeing 737-700. SpiceJet plans to have an air cargo fleet with the first four freighters scheduled to be inducted in FY 2019.

MALINDO AIR TO FLY KUALA LUMPURKOLKATA

The MoU was signed by Mr. Manjiv Singh, Chief Project Officer, SpiceJet Ltd. and Mr. Atiqullah Nusrat, Chief Executive Director, ACCI along with Mr. Ajmal Ahmady, Senior Advisor of the President of Afghanistan in banking and Financial Affairs. In collaboration with ACCI and with the support of government of Afghanistan, SpiceJet will transport fresh fruits and dry fruits, carpets and other commodities from Kabul to different states of India at competitive prices, which will be subsidized

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alindo Air, the full-service Malaysian carrier airline, will commence flights to Kolkata this season, making it the first from a region other than the Gulf, to touch down in the city in over a decade. “We are waiting for a regulatory clearance that is due shortly. We should tentatively start flights in the third week of October. This will be the ninth city in India after Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Amritsar, Kochi, Trivandrum and Trichi,” TNN quoted an airline official. The airline is likely to operate four-five flights in a week with either the Boeing 737800 that has 12 business-class an and 150 economy seats. It also operates the Boeing 737-900ER aircraft with a configuration of 12 business and 168 economy-class seats. “Malindo Air will start flight to Kuala Lumpur next month. We hope it will be followed by several other airlines,” said Kolkata airport director Atul Dikshit. At present, AirAsia flies between Kolkata and Kuala Lumpur. Earlier Malaysia Airline use to fly on this route but the service was withdrawn in a year.

AEROFLOT RECEIVES 50TH SUKHOI SUPERJET 100

eroflot received the 50th Russian aircraft Superjet 100 (SSJ100). This event marks the successful accomplishment of two firm contracts for the delivery of 30 and 20 SSJ100 respectively. The aircraft tail number RA-89115 was named after the Russian artist and landscape master Vasily Polenov. “The 50th Superjet 100 joined Aeroflot fleet. During the recent Eastern Economic Forum, at the presence of the President Vladimir Putin, we signed an unprecedented agreement for the delivery of another 100 aircraft of this type. In this way, the fleet of Russian aircraft in the Aeroflot group will be enlarged up to 200 planes, together with the new MC-21 aircraft, which will be operated in a different segment. I would like to thank UAC management and all the employees working on this project. Our Company together with the support of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company took part in the design and development of this brand-new aircraft.

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Aeroflot introduced it into operation and carried out the refinement during its commercial operation,” said Vitaly Saveliev, JSC Aeroflot Director General.

for the much awaited un-served market of Pakyong (Gangtok) from October 4 that would provide much needed air connectivity to the North-Eastern State of Sikkim.

“JSC ‘UAC’ and JSC ‘Aeroflot’ have been collaborating through years and years. As the launch customer and owner of the largest SSJ100 fleet, Aeroflot had great impact on the project. The fulfillment of another contract is a great milestone for the Program Additional agreements for the delivery of MC-21 opens new interesting opportunities of collaboration,” added Yury Slyusar, President of JSC United Aircraft Corporation.

SpiceJet is the only Indian airline to provide air connectivity from Sikkim to the rest of the country and beyond. Pakyong (Gangtok) will be SpiceJet’s ninth destination under the regional connectivity scheme UDAN and is the only operational civil airport handling commercial operations in the State.

The fiftieth SSJ100 will perform its first flight Moscow-Sochi-Simferopol on September 26th. On July 18, 2017 the second agreement for the delivery of 20 SSJ100 was signed. On September 10th, 2018 Aeroflot signed another agreement for the delivery of 100 SSJ100 which are to be delivered by 2026. The first contract for the delivery of 30 SSJ100 aircraft to Aeroflot was signed on the December 7, 2005. In June 2011 the first SSJ100 performed its debut flight as part of Aeroflot fleet and in 2016 JSC “Aeroflot” and JSC “SCAC” announced the fulfillment of this agreement. The cooperation between SCAC and the national air carrier and the largest Russian airline is an invaluable experience, especially significant at the stage of SSJ100 entry into service. Aeroflot provided the SSJ100 project with a positive contribution. Our continuous joint work, as well as enlargement of the airline fleet with the SSJ100 aircraft – is the strong result of our performance and the confirmation we are on the right track. We appreciate our collaboration with Aeroflot as far as the increase of the SSJ100 reliability is concerned. In the meantime, SCAC is steadily working on the creation of new spare-parts warehouses and filling up the existing ones in order to improve the after-sales support of the SSJ100,” said Alexander Rubtsov, President JSC, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company.

SPICEJET TO LAUNCH OPERATIONS FROM SIKKIM FROM OCTOBER 4

The airline will operate daily direct flights on the Pakyong-Kolkata sector from 4th October and Pakyong-Guwahati sector effective 16th October. SpiceJet was awarded the routes under UDAN II. The announcement was made in the august presence of Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim. On the occasion, senior SpiceJet officials handed over the first ticket to Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling, thereby marking the formal announcement of the launch of the new flight service. Ajay Singh – Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet said, “I am delighted to announce the launch of our much awaited flight services to Pakyong. Today is a very proud moment for us and a historic moment for the state of Sikkim as SpiceJet becomes the first and only airline to connect this majestic state to the rest of the country and beyond. Our new flights will provide a major boost to tourism and we are proud to contribute to the growth story of this vibrant state.” In the absence of direct air connectivity to the State, tourists headed for Sikkim currently have to fly to Bagdogra and then take a road journey of over 100 km to reach Gangtok. With the introduction of the direct flights from Pakyong the extra travel time will now be avoided. With the addition of Pakyong-Kolkata and Pakyong-Guwahati flights, SpiceJet will operate 21 flights under UDAN on the routes of --- Mumbai-Porbandar, MumbaiKandla-Mumbai, Hyderabad-PuducherryHyderabad, Jaipur-Jaisalmer-Jaipur, DelhiAdampur-Delhi, Chennai-Hubli-Chennai, Hyderabad-Hubli-Hyderabad, Delhi-KanpurDelhi and Delhi-Kishangarh-Delhi.

piceJet, the country’s favourite carrier, announced the launch of its operations

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Christian Scherer appointed Airbus Chief Commercial Officer

irbus SE has appointed Christian Scherer, 56, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), replacing Eric Schulz, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons. Christian Scherer will start his new assignment with immediate effect. He will report to Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders. Tom Enders, Airbus CEO, said: “With Christian Scherer we see one of our most customer-focused leaders at the commercial helm of Airbus. Over his various assignments I greatly valued his international mind-set, his strategic vision, and tremendous commercial expertise.” He added: “We regret Eric Schulz’s decision. We wish him all the best for his future.” Christian Scherer, CEO of ATR since October 2016, held many senior management positions within the Group. At Airbus, where he started his career in 1984, Christian was Head of Contracts, Leasing Markets and Deputy Head of Sales as well as Head of Strategy and Future Programmes. At Airbus Defence and Space, he headed Marketing & Sales. Born in Duisburg, Germany, and raised in Toulouse, France, Christian Scherer holds an MBA Degree from the University of Ottawa in international marketing and graduated from the Paris Business School (ESCP).

Boeing Names Interim Communications Leader

he Boeing Company announced that Phil Musser, senior vice president of Communications, will depart the company in early November due to personal and family considerations. Anne Toulouse, current Boeing vice president of Global Brand Management, will replace Musser on an interim basis until a permanent successor is named. Musser joined the company in September 2017 and over the

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past year has positioned Boeing Communications for continued growth and success. “For more than a decade – first as a consultant and then as a member of our Executive Council – Phil has brought passion, creativity, energy and a digital mindset to Boeing Communications,” said Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president and CEO. “He’s made meaningful contributions to the company, leading important

new investments in our social media strategy and digital and analytics capabilities and driving a new Boeing brand platform. We’re sorry to see him go, but he has made Boeing Communications stronger and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

2005, she served as vice president, Corporate Identity and Advertising, followed by the roles of vice president, Business Operations, from 2005 through 2008, and vice president of Employee Communications, from 2008 through 2014 when she assumed her current job.

Toulouse joined Boeing in 1989 as media relations manager in Huntington Beach, Calif., at what was then McDonnell Douglas. In 1996, she served as director of Communications at the same location, leading media relations, advertising, employee communications, community relations and marketing communications efforts. From 1999 through

“Anne brings nearly 30 years of diverse company experience to the role, including leadership positions in media relations, employee communications, and global brand management and advertising, among other key areas,” said Muilenburg. “She’s a natural leader who’s committed to functional excellence, developing our people and serving our customers’ needs.”

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R Madhavan Takes Over as CMD of HAL

r R Madhavan has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of HAL from Mr T. Suvarna Raju, Prior to this, he was heading the Accessories Division of HAL at Lucknow as an Executive Director. “Maintaining the numero Uno position of HAL in aerospace industry while delivering world class products and services through increased indigenisation would be my key focus areas”, says Mr Madhavan. The emphasis would be to build on the core competence of the Company and emerge as the preferred supplier in the aerospace industry, he adds. Born in 1962, Mr Madhavan is a Mechanical Engineer from NIT, Raipur and a post graduate in M. Tech. from IIT Madras. He joined HAL as a management trainee in July 1982 and has comprehensive management and engineering experience. His diverse skill sets in varied fields like production, quality, customer services and management fetched

him key positions within the organization. Mr Madhavan is a firm believer that technology is one of the key determinants for the future success of any organization in today’s cutting edge tech-world. He spearheaded successful absorption of technology for production of Su-30 airframe and engine accessories from raw material phase at HAL’s Accessories Division, Lucknow. He has contributed to `Make in India’ drive

by developing MSME vendors for aerospace manufacturing. The new CMD’s focus areas would also include Design & Development, order book position and product mix which meet the customer requirements. Partnership, collaboration and support of all the stake holders is the key for HAL’s success in future, he says.

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AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS ARE INVESTING IN BIOMETRICS TO DELIVER A SEAMLESS PASSENGER JOURNEY SITA CEO says collaboration is key to deliver secure and easy travel

irlines and airports are investing to deliver secure and easy travel for passengers, with biometric technology a key priority. This is according to research released by global IT provider SITA. The SITA 2018 Air Transport IT

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Insights show how biometrics are being incorporated into the evolution of self-service at the world’s airports.Over the next three years,77% of airports and 71% airlinesare planning major programs or R&D in biometric ID management.

Barbara Dalibard, CEO, SITA, said: “Secure and seamless travel is a must for the air transport industry. It is encouraging to see that both airlines and airports are investing in biometric technology to deliver a secure, paperless way to identify passengers across multiple steps of the journey. We have already seen great success where we

have implemented it at airports across the world. “As the research shows, integration causes challenges and the variety of legislative demands can be daunting for airlines and airports. To deliver a seamless passenger experience, we must all collaborate – airlines, airports, governments and industry suppliers – and

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use technology to automate, and even eliminate, tedious processes. We achieve the best results when we work together, this has been most apparent when weincorporate secure biometrics into the passenger journey.â&#x20AC;? SITA already deliversidentity management solutions, includingbiometric systems, that eliminate the need for manual checks.These improve the passenger experience while helping airlines and airports across the world meet the variety of regulations from Governments and border agencies.The most common of these is identity verification at self-service check-in kiosks. Thisis already in use at 41% of airports and 74% have plansto deploy the technology by the end of 2021.Self-boarding gates using biometrics with ID documentation, such as a passport,are also set to become commonplace over the next three years,with 59% of airports and 63% of airlines expectingto use them.

challenges for the full adoption of biometrics for passenger identity checks. More than one third of airlines citeintegrating the tools and technologies at airports, and a lack of standards for processes and technologies for integrating checks,as themajor challenges. For airports, the situation is similar, though 39% of them say meeting government and legislative requirements is also a major challenge.

Airlines and airports are also considering new technologies for passenger identitymanagement. One example is block chain; 40% of airlines and 36% of airports believe the main benefit that block chain can provide is to streamline this process, for example by reducing the need for multiple ID checks. Overall, investment in technology is rising.SITAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s researchshows investment by airlines over the past two years

has been stable but future predictions for both operating and capital spend are very strong in 2018 with a forecast of 3.67% IT spend as a % of revenue.Airport spend will be strong too, with a forecast of 5.69% of revenue for this year. Airlines are also investing in new technologies which offer them strategic and operational benefits. Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as beneficial across a range of airline operations with

SITAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research shows that the industry faces some

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company’s portfolio covers everything from managed global communications and infrastructure services, to eAircraft, passenger management, baggage, selfservice, airport and border management solutions. Owned 100% by more than 400 air transport industry members, SITA has a unique understanding of its needs and places a strong emphasis on technology innovation.

84% of airlines planning to have major or R&D programs in place by 2021. This is up from 52% in last year’s survey. Airports too are investing in AI with 61% planning a major program or R&D over the next three years, up from up from just 34% in 2017. While both airlines and airports are investing in AI, their uses are different. Airlines are looking at the potential of using AI for virtual agents and chatbotswith85% planning to use it here by 2021. Some 79% of airports are currently using, or

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planning to use, AI for predictive analysis to improve operational efficiency. Dalibard added: “It is clear that the will of the industry is to change the way we travel by improving efficiency andmaking the passenger journey as secure and seamless as possible. This requires a concerted and aligned drive, true collaboration, and SITA is fully committed to this.” SITA’s Air Transport IT Insights are well established as the global benchmark research for the air transport industry.

Over 180 senior IT executives at the top airlines and airports, representing 39% of global airport and 27% of global airline passenger traffic took part in the 2018 research. The 2018 results once again provide a clear insight on the air transport industry’s IT strategic thinking and developments.

About SITA SITA is the communications and IT solution provider that transforms air travel through technology for airlines, at airports and on aircraft. The

Nearly every airline and airport in the world does business with SITA and its border management solutions are used by more than 40 governments. With a presence at more than 1,000 airports around the world and a customer service team of 2,000+ staff, SITA delivers unmatched service to more than 2,800 customers in more than 200 countries. In 2017, SITA had consolidated revenues of US$1.6 billion. SITA’s subsidiaries and joint ventures include SITAONAIR, CHAMP Cargosystems and Aviareto. For further information, go to www.sita.aero

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Airbus careers bring people to new heights

the airplane is safe and fit for its purpose – i.e. carrying passengers,” said Chapman, who was deeply involved in A350 XWB development as a project test pilot. “This process takes between a year and 18 months, depending on the nature of the programme.”

Reflection and advice

est pilot Frank Chapman, who has made vital contributions to developmental flight testing during his time at Airbus, has advice for aviation’s next generation When Frank Chapman took A350 XWB-series test aircraft through their paces during an extensive certification campaign, he was representing hundreds of fellow Airbus employees who put their all into this game-changing nextgeneration widebody jetliner. Airbus experimental test pilots – counting Chapman among their ranks, who joined Airbus after serving with UK Royal Air Force and Monarch Airlines – are involved from the beginning of a new development programme, using their expertise for the design, including cockpit layouts and controls, as well as aircraft flying qualities. “Once we enter the flying phase, we need to check the handling and operational characteristics, and eventually make sure

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Chapman says the job’s most satisfying aspect is being a member of a dynamic engineering team, beginning with the design phase and continuing until entry in service. Based on his career, Chapman offered some advice for those considering a future in aviation. “It is a great field in which to be involved, covering such diverse activity as design, development, engineering and air traffic control…along with flying, of course. But keep your mind open to all the possibilities that are out there. Don't discount anything,” he said. Chapman has worked at Airbus since 2004. Before joining the company, he had served in the Royal Air Force. Having graduated with a Master’s in Engineering Science from St Catherine's College, Oxford, he went on to complete his test pilot training in France.

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DELIVERS TELEMETRY RANGE SUPPORT AIRCRAFT PLATFORM TO U.S. NAVY

ulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently delivered a special mission G550 to the United States Navy. Designed and modified at Gulfstream, this aircraft will host a wide array of sensors to support the Navy’s telemetry range support mission. “The G550, with its exceptional reliability and proven performance, is an ideal aircraft for Telemetry Range Support Aircraft and will help the U.S. Navy address its diverse and challenging operations,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. The unmatched performance, speed, high altitude and range of Gulfstream aircraft make them ideally suited for a variety of special missions. The sophisticated cabin also provides an optimized operational environment for crews. For more than 50 years, Gulfstream has been producing aircraft for a variety of special missions, including head-of-state transport, airborne early warning, ground surveillance, maritime patrol and aeromedical evacuation. More than 200 Gulfstream aircraft support governments in 40 countries.

Koopersmith, vice president and general manager, Boeing Vertical Lift. “The MH-139 exceeds mission requirements, it’s also ideal for VIP transport, and it offers the Air Force up to $1 billion in acquisition and lifecycle cost savings.”

Boeing MH-139 to

Replace U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey Fleet AVIATION UPDATE

oeing will provide its MH-139 helicopter and related support to the U.S. Air Force to replace the more than 40-year-old UH-1N “Huey” helicopters used to protect America’s intercontinental ballistic missile bases. The program awarded is valued at $2.4 billion for up to 84 helicopters, training devices and associated support equipment. “We’re grateful for the Air Force’s confidence in our MH-139 team,” said David

The MH-139 derives from the Leonardo AW139, which is used by more than 270 governments, militaries and companies worldwide. Leonardo will assemble the helicopters at its northeast Philadelphia plant, with Boeing integrating militaryspecific components at its facility south of that city. The contract also includes operations, maintenance, training systems and support equipment for the MH-139 aircraft. “We’re proud to provide the U.S. Air Force with solutions across the entire services ecosystem,” said Ed Dolanski, president of U.S. Government Services, Boeing Global Services. “With the AW139 platform’s more than 2 million flight hours and established supply chain, we look forward to applying our expertise to drive cost savings while supporting mission readiness.”

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DEFENSE & MILITARY

Mid-air Refueling Trial (Actual) of LCA Successful Maiden

refueling was carried out at an altitude of 20000 ft. The aircraft speed was 270 knots and all the internal tanks and drop tanks were refueled. A few days ago, the successful dry docking of aerial refueling probe with mother tanker was carried out on September 4 and 6, 2018. With this, India joins the elite group of countries who have developed the Air-toAir (AAR) system for military class of aircraft, says Mr R Madhavan, CMD, HAL. Piloted by Wg Cdr Siddarth Singh of NFTC, this significant milestone was achieved today at 0930 hrs with designers from HAL and ADA closely monitoring the system parameters from the ground station at Gwalior.

he Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas LSP8) has successfully completed the Wet (actual)

engagement by transferring 1900 Kgs fuel from IAF IL78 mid-air refueling tanker. The

Aero India 2019 to be held in Bangalore from 20th to 24th February 2019

he Government of India has decided to hold the Aero India 2019 in Bengaluru from 20-24 February 2019. This five-day event will combine a major trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries with public air shows. Besides global leaders and big investors in aerospace industry, the show will also see participation by think-tanks from

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The performance of aircraft systems (mainly Fuel & Flight controls systems) during the trial were in-line with the design requirements and was closely matching with the results of extensive ground tests of airto-air refueling system.

Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru, India at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. It is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence Aero India 2017 saw more than 750 global and Indian company participants, business delegations from 109 countries, more than 150,000 Business Visitors and more than 300,000 general visitors. This 5 day event is a huge biennial opportunity for Indian business to showcase their products and services and scout for new orders and technology tie-ups, technocrats to see and understand the latest developments in the industry, listen to industry and technology leaders and policy makers in various conferences and interact with the global aerospace community.

across the world. It will provide a unique opportunity for exchange of information, ideas and new developments in the aviation industry. Besides giving fillip to the domestic aviation industry it would further the cause of make in India. The Department of Defence Production is committed to make this a successful and result oriented show.

With more than 65% of India's aerospace companies, more than 500 R&D institutions and maximum number of aerospace professionals Bangalore is the ideal location for Aero India to facilitate the growth of Aerospace technology, Research and business.

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PSLV-C42

launches 2

foreign

satellites

he Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C42) of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched two satellites -- NovaSAR and S1-4-- from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota .The PSLV-C42 lifted off from the First Launch Pad of SHAR . Both satellites were injected into the Sun Synchronous Orbit, about 17 minutes later, at an altitude of 583 km. The satellites belong to UK-based Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), which has a contract with Antrix Corporation Ltd, the commercial arm of ISRO. NovaSAR carries S-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and an Automatic Identification Receiver payloads. The satellite applications include forestry mapping, land use and ice cover monitoring, flood and disaster monitoring and maritime missions. It will be operated from SSTL’s Spacecraft Operations Centre in Guildford, UK. S1-4

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observation satellite meant for surveying resources, environment monitoring, urban management and disaster monitoring. This was the 44th flight of PSLV and the 12th flight of the Core Alone version of the vehicle. Core Alone is its lightest version without the six strap-on motors. It is used for launching smaller payloads. The PSLV launch vehicle consists of four stages, each of which is a self-contained vehicle capable of functioning independently with own propulsion systems. During the previous launch (PSLV-C41, April 12, 2018), the ‘XL’ version of PSLV with six strap-on motors was used. The vehicle successfully launched the IRNSS-1I navigation satellite to a Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Preparations for the PSLV-C42 began at Sriharikota in mid-July with the process of vehicle integration setting the tone for the launch. Many centres of ISRO contributed to this mission with the vehicle being designed and developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. The second and fourth stage liquid engines came from Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Thiruvananthapuram and ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The vehicle’s guidance system is from ISRO’s Inertial Systems Unit, Thiruvananthapuram, while SDSC SHAR was responsible for solid motor preparation,

vehicle integration and launch infrastructure. ISRO’s Telemetry Tracking and Command Network provided tracking support. ISRO Chairman Dr K. Sivan congratulated the team soon after the successful mission. “I am extremely happy that the PSLV-C42 precisely launched two of our customer satellites at 583 km orbit. This was unique night mission executed for the first time by us. The PSLV has proven yet again as a userfriendly vehicle in all aspects. The credit goes to the entire ISRO team and industries. This success will give added energy for industries to make PSLV by themselves. We are going to have 18 missions in the next six months, virtually one launch every two weeks,” Dr Sivan said. Thousands of skilled personnel from ISRO and industries, including many youngsters, played a crucial role in this mission. The Project Director of PSLV is Shri R. Hutton, who was also the Mission Director. “The PSLV-C42 marks the latest technology and commercial collaboration between India and the UK with the launch of the combination of high resolution optical and radar (SAR) satellites from us,” says Sir Martin Sweeting, Group Executive Chairman, SSTL. As on date, ISRO has launched 239 foreign satellites of 28 countries.

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DEFENSE & MILITARY

Lockheed Martin, Tata to Build F-16 Wings in India

ockheed Martin Corp. announced an agreement to commence production of F-16 wings in India. This strategic initiative positions Tata Advanced Systems Limited’s (TASL) to become the provider of wings for all future customers and strengthens their role in the F-16 global supply chain. TASL is Lockheed Martin’s strategic industry partner in India. Producing F-16 wings in India will strengthen Lockheed Martin’s strategic partnership with Tata and support ‘Make in India.’ The planned F-16 wing production move to India is not contingent on the Government of India selecting the F-16 for the Indian Air Force. “Building F-16 wings in India are a natural next step that builds on our successful partnerships with Tata on the C-130J [airlifter] and S-92 [helicopter],” said Vivek Lall, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. “This is a strategic

business decision that reflects the value of our partnerships with India and the confidence we have in Tata to perform advanced defence manufacturing work and deliver world-class products.” Lockheed Martin’s broader proposed F-16 partnership with India—to produce F-16s exclusively in India for the Indian Air Force and export customers—stands firm. Lockheed Martin recently submitted a comprehensive, fully compliant 600-plus page Request for Information (RFI) response to the Indian Air Force. Lockheed Martin and TASL announced last year that the two companies intend to join hands to produce the F-16 Block 70 in India if the aircraft is selected by the Indian Air Force. The F-16 Block 70 features advanced avionics, a proven Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, a modernized cockpit, advanced weapons, conformal fuel tanks, an automatic ground collision avoidance system, an advanced engine and an industryleading extended structural service life of 12,000 hours. To date, 4,604 F-16s have been procured by 28 customers around the world. Approximately 3,000 operational F-16s are flying today with 25 leading air forces, including the U.S. Air Force.

H-47 Chinook Aerostructures from Dynamatics Boeing Receives

oeing has taken delivery of the 75th aft pylon and cargo ramp components for Boeing’s H-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter from Indian firm, Dynamatic Technologies. The aerostructures will be transported to the US, where they will be integrated at Boeing’s facility in Philadelphia. “We established the Chinook production line in 2014 as part of our commitment to manufacture aerospace aerostructures in India and Dynamatic has been our key partner in that journey. The future of advanced manufacturing in India looks promising,” said Pratyush Kumar, president, Boeing India. The first set of aft pylon and cargo ramp assemblies for the Chinook was delivered by Dynamatic Technologies in February 2015. Udayant Malhoutra, CEO & Managing Director, Dynamatic Technologies Ltd said, “We are manufacturing complex assemblies for global OEMs and have become an integral part of the worldwide supply chain, incorporating globally accepted standards of aerospace manufacturing in our facilities.” Boeing has been working with suppliers in India to source parts and assemblies that cover critical components such as aerostructures, wire harnesses, composites, forgings, avionics mission systems and ground support equipment for aircraft that include the 777, 787, P-8, F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-15 and H-47 Chinook.

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BEL Order Book Crosses 50,000 Crore landmark

n order worth Rs 9,200 crore for supply of seven Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) systems has pushed the order book of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) beyond 50,000 crore for the first time in history of the company. The Navratna DPSU is confident that this is just the beginning and is looking at maintaining a healthy order inflow with business segments such as Radars & Weapon Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Fire Control Systems, Communication Systems and C4I Systems driving its growth in the coming days. The company has entered into contracts worth about 9,200 crore with Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) to supply LRSAM systems to be fitted onboard seven ships to be built by these two shipbuilders. This is

the highest-ever single value order bagged by BEL.Director (Mktg), BEL, SmtAnandi Ramalingam, signed the contracts on behalf of BEL with MDL and GRSE.

(MRSAM) for the Air Force and Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) for the Navy. BEL is the lead integrator of LRSAM systems for the Navy’s P-17A stealth frigates.

As the lead integrator of Akash Missile system, BEL has already proven its prowess in the realm of Turnkey Missile Systems. The company is now geared up for futuristic programmes such as the Quick Response Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) for the Army, Medium Range Surface to Air Missile

The BEL will continue its indigenisation efforts in line with the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Strategies and action plans are in place to face competition, maintain its technological edge and retain its leadership position in strategic electronics.

Boeing to update P-8A Poseidon

training system for U.S. Navy

oeing has won a contract award from the U.S. Navy to update the courseware and software for the Navy's P-8A Poseidon training system. Under the four-year, $194 million agreement, Boeing will upgrade devices at three locations for the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force to reflect the latest configuration of the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. "With increasing demand for realistic training that is concurrent and affordable, the P-8A training system gives pilots, air crews and maintainers the most immersive environment at a fraction of the cost to train in a P-8A," said Pat Walsh, vice president of U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Services for Boeing Global Services and retired Admiral. "Boeing is proud to provide a high-fidelity experience that offers a seamless transition from classroom to aircraft." Boeing developed the comprehensive P-8A training system to provide training for both pilots and aircrews. The aircrew training solution includes courseware, classrooms, part-task trainers and full-fidelity simulators for both pilot and mission crew. The maintenance training solution includes courseware, classrooms, hardware and virtual maintenance simulators to support all U.S. Navy maintenance certifications. The P-8A training system allows operators to train and prepare for missions while reducing flight hours for the aircraft, as well as fuel costs associated with in-flight training.

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CARGO

SpiceJet launches dedicated air cargo services on domestic & international routes

piceJet, the country’s favourite carrier, announced the launch of its dedicated air cargo services and inducted its first freighter aircraft at a grand ceremony at the Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi. SpiceJet would operate the cargo services under the brand name SpiceXpress and has laid down a detailed plan covering both domestic and international routes. Much like SpiceJet’s commercial passenger aircraft fleet, the airline’s freighters fleet will consist of Boeing 737 planes and will be operated on an incremental direct operating cost model and extending its operations through its common pool of resources like pilots, engineers, ground staff, airport infrastructure. The first freighter aircraft to be inducted by SpiceJet is a Boeing 737-700. SpiceJet plans to have an air cargo fleet with the first four freighters scheduled to be inducted in FY 2019. This unit will be operated as a separate business unit under SpiceJet Limited. “I am delighted to announce the launch of our dedicated air cargo operations and induction of our first freighter aircraft. With our proven operational capability, this is an extension of our ‘belly cargo’ service to a ‘dedicated freighter’ with Boeing 737 aircraft. We are very excited about the tremendous potential the logistics industry offers. There is a huge untapped market for

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air cargo services in India and a player like SpiceJet - with its low cost structure - is best suited to address this need,” said Ajay Singh – Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet. “The freighter aircraft will be acquired on pure operating leases and haven’t incurred any major CAPEX, while the ground operations will be either self-handled by the existing Spicejet ground infrastructure or shall be outsourced till we develop a certain scale of operations” he added. SpiceXpress will launch operations on September 18, 2018. To begin with the air cargo operations will cover Delhi, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Hong Kong, Kabul and Amritsar. With the induction of freighters, the airline is all set to strengthen its footprint whilst offering safe, on-time, efficient and seamless air cargo connectivity across India, Asia and Europe. SpiceJet will offer direct freighter operations powered by its fully integrated transportation network including air cargo, ground transportation and warehousing facilities across the country. The current cargo capacity of SpiceJet’s existing fleet is about 500 tonnes per day and with the launch of the dedicated freighter service this capacity would go up to 900 tonnes a day in a phased manner with the addition of four freighters by March 2019.

on its passenger aircraft fleet of 36 Boeing and 22 Q400s operating across 47 domestic and 7 international destinations. The added capacities through the acquisition of the freighters will enhance the airline’s existing cargo competence to 60 domestic destinations by the end of this year. SpiceJet aims to further ramp up this competence servicing up to 150 destinations across India, Asia and Europe by 2022. The service will address time and temperature sensitive shipments across verticals, like letters and credit cards under banking, blood, organs, and medicines under pharma. Other shipments would include automobiles, apparels, consumer electronics, e-commerce and live animals. Besides, the airline will also ship perishables like farm fresh fruits and vegetables to the Middle East. Among its key features, SpiceXpress will offer Priority Based Delivery (PBD), Hour Based Delivery (HBD), Priority Cargo and Personalised Services (PSS) among others. The Air cargo traffic in India is expected to grow by 60% in the next five years. The Indian logistics industry which provides employment to more than 22 million people has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% during the last five years and is expected to touch a worth of USD 215 billion in the next two years. Eyeing the huge growth potential in both domestic and global markets, fuelled by the ever increasing e-commerce boom, SpiceJet aims to shore up SpiceXpress’s existing capacity, transforming it into a full scale freighter cargo service.

SpiceJet currently offers cargo capacity

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AISATS becomes first to introduce RFID cargo tracking at Kempegowda airport

ir India SATS has launched a new shipment tracking platform that uses Radio Frequency Identification technology for its cargo handling operations at Kempegowda International airport in Bengaluru. As the largest handling services provider at Kempegowda airport, AISATS manages two dedicated cargo handling centres: the AISATS Air Freight Terminal and the AISATS COOLPORT. It will be the first and only air cargo terminal operator in India to bring RFID technology to the country for realtime cargo tracking, enhanced end-to-end visibility and faster turnaround.

The RFID tracking system will also enhance accuracy, thereby making the cargo handling process more secure. The RFID technology uses radio waves to transfer data from an electronic reader to an RFID tag and vice-versa. The handling staff can use a hand-held RFID scanner to scan the shipment pieces at various stages of the cargo handling process. Once the RFIDtagged shipment is scanned, the RFIDenabled device will send AWB-related information to a tracking platform, enabling all stakeholders to undertake real-time, endto-end cargo tracking.

The platform is capable of tracking shipments at two levels: at piece level and at container level. The technology can be leveraged against various cargo services such as express cargo, valuables and perishables. With 97,486 tons of cargo handled in the first quarter of this financial year, AISATS’ air cargo operations at Kempegowda airport have increased by 16.6% over the same period in the previous financial year. As more airlines commence operations and increase their frequencies at Bengaluru, air cargo volumes are expected to continue to increase. “With cargo volumes burgeoning in Bengaluru, it is imperative that we embrace innovation and technological advancements to create an efficient cargo handling environment,” commented AISATS CEO Mike Chew. “The RFID technology has a unique advantage of tracking shipments at piece level, which brings transparency to the supply chain and helps AISATS manage large volumes of cargo seamlessly. We are excited to be the first air cargo terminal operator company to implement this technology in India at Kempegowda International Airport.”

Qatar Airways Cargo Receives Qualified Envirotainer Provider Training and Quality Programme (QEP) Accreditation at 10 New Stations

atar Airways Cargo has extended its Qualified Envirotainer Provider Training and Quality Programme (QEP) network to another 10 stations, bringing the total to 15. The QEP accreditation recognises that carriers operate Envirotainer containers in compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) throughout their network, demonstrating proper management of active pharma shipments. The 10 new stations are London Heathrow, Milan, Shanghai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Colombo, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai, which all join Amsterdam, Basel, Paris, Doha and Chicago.

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Qatar Airways chief officer cargo, Guillaume Halleux says the airline has come a long way since the introduction of the QR Pharma product in 2014. He says: “The Envirotainer’s QEP accreditation at 10 new stations in our network endorses our efficient pharma handling processes and our capability to manage active pharma shipments, which is recognised by both, forwarders and shippers. Our aim is to continue to enroll more stations into the Envirotainer accreditation programme in the coming months.” Envirotainer global head of partner management, Bourji Mourad says: “QEP provides a structured, analytical approach for

assessing quality that will simplify validation plans for pharmaceutical shipments. The QEP accreditation serves to align practices and procedures across the cold chain and through our involvement with the various industry associations, Envirotainer ensures that QEP is compliant with the most current best practices. Congratulations to our partner, Qatar Airways Cargo, who I am sure will continue this journey with us, with more stations being accredited in the coming months.”

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World’s First Electronic Dangerous Goods Declaration Handled at Frankfurt Airport

ufthansa Cargo, using the INFr8 platform, has handled the world’s first dangerous goods shipment with an electronic Dangerous Goods Declaration (eDGD) at Frankfurt Airport. A shipment from healthcare giant Abbott Diagnostics in Wiesbaden was flown on board cargo flight LH8222 to Mexico City.Lufthansa Cargo has made a significant contribution to the establishment of the global eDGD standard as part of IATA’s e-freight initiative. A completely new approach has been developed and evaluated through close collaboration all along the transport chain with the Infr8 eDGD platform. Lufthansa Cargo’s IT systems and processes can now deal with paperless dangerous goods shipments. This makes the Frankfurt-based cargo carrier the first airline to support the eDGD standard.

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“We are pleased that the eDGD has celebrated its global launch with Lufthansa Cargo. This underscores our claim to be the industry pioneer in digitisation. There is still so much more for us to achieve here together with shippers, forwarders and airports,” said Sören Stark, Board Member Operations and COO of Lufthansa Cargo. Hand in hand with this, the pilot phase of the INFr8 shipping portal has been successfully launched. All pilot partners are digitally connected to the platform and can use it to process transport documents – including the Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) required by law. “Our shipping portal solves a major challenge in the air cargo supply chain, ensuring greater reliability and transparency for all. We are greatly simplifying processes across company

boundaries,” said a pleased Ulrich Wrage, CEO of DAKOSY AG, in reference to the launch of the INFr8 pilot. Besides Lufthansa Cargo, logistics service provider Panalpina has also been a key process partner to Dakosy, the platform developer. Frankfurt Airport plays a major role in dangerous goods handling for both companies. Fraport AG, responsible for providing and operating the airport’s infrastructure, has contributed significantly to the development of the portal. “Thanks to this worldwide innovation, the INFr8 platform integrates the shipper into the electronic information chain of the air cargo process for the first time. We expect this to result in shorter check-in times and much faster handling of dangerous goods,” said Anke Giesen, Executive Director Operations

at Fraport AG, welcoming the launch of the shipping portal. The dangerous goods process has traditionally been paper-based due to the lack of digital standards. Dangerous Goods Declarations on paper from shippers arrive at the airport with the respective goods. Accordingly, airlines can only begin checking the documentation after handover. Thanks to the new electronic system, however, errors in accompanying documentation can be detected and ironed out before the airline ever receives the shipment. This will translate into fewer rejected shipments in the future. It will also mean faster processes and better use of resources. The pilot phase of the INFr8 platform, available at www.infr8.de, is expected to last six months. After this, the platform will become a standard tool available to all market participants interested in using it. There are already plans to expand the portal through the addition of further product groups.

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Cargo Logic Air makes key appointments to Executive and Management Teams

argoLogicAir (CLA) has confirmed new appointments to its executive and management teams to supports its growth strategy, as it prepares to take delivery of its next Boeing 747 freighter. Frank De Jong joins CargoLogicAir as Chief Operations Officer. With a background as part of the Air France/KLM Cargo platform, Frank previously held a number of executive roles with Martinair. Prior to taking up this new post, he was Director Product Development at CargoLogicManagement, a British management consulting company serving the international cargo airlines of VolgaDnepr Group and its strategic partners. At CLA, Frank assumes responsibility for Flight, Ground and Technical operations, reporting to David Kerr, Chief Executive Officer, with a mandate to take the airline’s operational and service delivery performance to the next level. Frank succeeds Sten Rossby, who takes up another executive role in the industry. David Kerr has also confirmed three

other senior appointments to the CLA team: • Freddie Overton joins CargoLogicAir’s commercial team from IAG Cargo as Regional Director for Europe & Americas, and will take a key role in driving the successful expansion of CLA’s transatlantic operations as well as supporting the joint commercial platform with CLA’s partners; • Sean Pettit, an experienced aviation industry finance professional, has also joined the CLA management team as Head of Financial Control; • Sarah Owen is promoted to the role of Head of the Operations Control Centre at CLA, based at CargoLogicAir’s new headquarters in Stockley Park near London Heathrow Airport.

The appointments come as CLA prepares for the next stage of its fleet expansion. Subject to regulatory approvals, CargoLogicAir will take delivery of its fourth Boeing 747-400ERF production freighter in October 2018. David Kerr commented: “These key appointments and our next aircraft delivery will keep us on track with our five- year plan and allow us to expand our capabilities in support of the UK’s key exporting and importing industries. They will also enhance our ability to play a lead role alongside our network of international cargo airline partners in serving the requirements of key global customers and strategic industry partners.”

Atlas Air to operate Boeing 747-400F for SF Express

tlas Air will operate a Boeing 747-400 Freighter for SF Express, entering service in October 2018. The aircraft will operate on key global routes across the transpacific market connecting China and the US. Atlas Air Worldwide president and chief executive officer, William Flynn says: “We are delighted to welcome SF Express as a strategic customer and to continue expanding our position in the express industry and the Asia-Pacific market. “SF Express plays a very important role in the growing express and e-commerce industries, and we look forward to providing SF Express and its customers with unmatched service and a platform for future global expansion.”

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DHL offers cash-ondelivery payment for e-commerce in SE Asia

ash is still king in Southeast Asia, with over 73% of the population still unbanked and inaccessible to e-commerce retailers since they do not have access to credit cards or internet banking services. DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, launched its Cross Border Cash-onDelivery (COD) service to allow consumers to pay for their international purchases in cash and only upon delivery. COD is available as a value-added service of the DHL Parcel International Direct product, specifically for sellers based in China and Australia delivering to consumers in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Collected cash will be remitted to a local bank account at destination (Malaysia, Thailand or Vietnam) or in the billing country (China or Australia) based on the local destination currency. Remittance will be made to sellers

every fortnight and tracking visibility of the status of COD is available on the DHL portal. "Despite growing credit card adoption in Southeast Asia, the low level of credit card penetration has forced e-commerce retailers to offer alternative modes of payment methods such as cash on delivery, digital payments and in some cases paying in-store. This opens up a huge potential by reaching out to a new group of unbanked consumers and also meeting the needs of consumers who prefer to pay in cash." said Charles Brewer, CEO, DHL eCommerce. "China and Australia are huge e-commerce export markets and our DHL Parcel International Direct product provides a direct entry into high demand markets with excellent transit times of 3-5 business days with economical shipping prices. With our fully-owned domestic delivery network in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we are able to deliver on-time with secure features like cash-on-delivery." added Brewer. To enable sellers in China and Australia to tap on the cross-border e-commerce opportunity, DHL eCommerce enables economical international shipping with a range of e-commerce features. This includes

parcel pick-up service; easy IT integration of the seller's inventory into the DHL shipping process, end-to-end tracking, dynamic routing and distribution, returns management, etc. DHL eCommerce is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, established in 2014 as part of the Group's growing focus in e-commerce logistics solutions. Along with its sister divisions DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain and DHL Global Forwarding, the Group offers end-to-end solutions for e-commerce retailers.

AA Cargo appoints new Vice President Strategy and Development

merican Airlines Cargo has promoted Jessica Tyler to vice president of strategy and development, focusing on technology and digital transformation. Her organisation will focus on the future, looking at investing in the right technology and products, as well as leading American Airlines’ digital transformation initiative to replace 90 per cent of the legacy technology. Tyler joined in 2012, where she led the team that merged the cargo division with US Airways, and prior to that she was a global product leader at performance management consulting company Gallup. American Airlines Cargo president, Rick Elieson says: “In this position, Jessica will have the resources and support needed to implement our new, fully integrated technology platform as well as continue to develop our product and partnership strategy. “Her extensive experience in technology integration, change management and product strategy are skills that make her an invaluable asset to this organisation and our long-term success.”

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Lead Cabin Crew

26-Oct-18

9AM - 11AM

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

A320 Visakhapatnam

Cabin Crew

01-Oct-18

9AM - 2PM

Hotel: Best Western Ramachandra , 8-8-36, Gajuwaka Main Road

Jaipur

Cabin Crew

04-Oct-18

10AM - 12PM

Hotel: Royal Orchid Tonk Road, Durgapura

Hyderabad

Cabin Crew

05-Oct-18

9AM - 11AM

Hotel: Radisson, HITEC City, Gachibowli

Guwahati

Cabin Crew

12-Oct-18

8AM - 10AM

Hotel: Kiranshree portico , Paltan Bazar, G.S Road

Chennai

Cabin Crew

12-Oct-18

10AM - 12PM

Hotel: Park Plaza , OMR 142, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam

Delhi

Cabin Crew

13-Oct-18

9AM - 12PM

Hotel: Claremont, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Near Arjan Garh, Aya Nagar

Kolkata

Cabin Crew

16-Oct-18

8AM - 10AM

Hotel: Hyatt Regency, JA-1, Sector III, Salt Lake City

Delhi

Cabin Crew

18-Oct-18

9AM - 12PM

Essex Farms Pvt. Ltd 4, Aurobindo Marg

Siliguri

Cabin Crew

26-Oct-18

7AM - 9AM

Hotel: Lemon Tree,Cresent Tower,3rd Mile,Sevoke Road

Bangalore

Cabin Crew

26-Oct-18

9AM - 11AM

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

Gurgaon(ISC)

Cabin Crew

27-Oct-18

9AM - 12PM

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

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • • • • •

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

REQUIREMENTS • • •

Please wear a Half-sleeve Shirt and a knee length well fitted Skirt with black Stocking. Candidate must carry, a passport size photograph, 10th and 12th Mark Sheets from a recognised Board or University, Photocopy of Pan Card or Passport. Carry a copy of your updated resume.

Source : Goindigo.in OCTOBER

2018

AVIATION UPDATE

AVIATION JOBS

CITY

INTERVIEW DATE

TIME (HRS)

VENUE

Gurgaon (Head Office)

5-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Kolkata

5-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

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

Gurgaon (Head Office)

8-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Delhi

8-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

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

Gurgaon (Head Office)

10-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Ahmedabad

10-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

The Metropole Hotel Near R.T.O Circle, Subhash Bridge Corner, Ahmedabad

Gurgaon (Head Office)

12-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Mumbai

12-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai

Gurgaon (Head Office)

15-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Delhi

15-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

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

Gurgaon (Head Office)

17-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Jaipur

17-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

Marriott Ashram Marg, Near Jawahar Circle, Jaipur 302015

Gurgaon (Head Office)

22-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Delhi

22-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

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

Gurgaon (Head Office)

24-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Chennai

24-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

Abu Sarovar Portico 926, Poonamlee High Road, Chennai - 600084

Gurgaon (Head Office)

26-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Mumbai

26-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai

Gurgaon (Head Office)

29-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Delhi

29-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

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

Gurgaon (Head Office)

31-Oct-18

09am - 11am

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

Guwahati

31-Oct-18

10am - 02pm

Radisson Blu National Highway 37, Gotanagar, Assam, Guwahati

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