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Cover: Star Air is a rising star amongst the new airlines in India. With a fleet of five Embraer ERJ145, it has grown rapidly and was recently awarded as the Best Domestic Airline (RCS).
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AIRLINER / TECHNOLOGY P24 | Single Crew Airliner — Dynamics
The Competition Commission of India approved acquisition of entire shareholding in AirAsia India by Air India.
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emerging trends in aero engine technologies
Industry / Forecast
P10 | Air India to acquire AirAsia India
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air india to acquire airasia india
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Excluding the deeper impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the passenger number is expected to exceed the preCOVID-19 levels in the next two years
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P7 | Travellers to Reach 4 Billion in 2024: IATA
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Undoubtedly, to switch to single crew airliner will mean significant operating cost savings while still maintaining safety levels similar to conventional two-pilot commercial operations would be essential SHOW REPORT / DRONE FESTIVAL 2022 P27 | Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022
Inaugurated by the Prime Minister of the nation, India’s biggest drone festival becomes a beacon for India’s march towards becoming a drone hub by 2030 SHOW REPORT / WINGS INDIA 2022 P30 | Global Aviation Summit
P12 | A Rising Star
Captain Simran Singh Tiwana, CEO, Star Air talks to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s AirBuz about the journey of the airline with their future plans and his outlook on travel in India SUSTAINABILITY / PRATT & WHITNEY P15 | Shaping the Future of Sustainable Aviation
Our commitment to powering sustainable aviation is demonstrated by our investments in new technology, materials and products that consume less fuel through increased engine efficiency, including hybrid-electric technology ENGINES / TECHNOLOGY
The global aviation summit created a platform for key industrial discussions that covered a wide array of topics pertaining to the aviation industry
P18 | Emerging Trends in Aero Engine Technologies
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Since most aviation emissions are at high altitudes where they intensify the warming impact and since aviation emissions are among the fastest growing, the industry is under immense pressure to decarbonise
P3 | NEWS BRIEFS
P2 | Editor’s NOTE P32 | Finally
AIRLINER / TRENDS P21 | Next Generation Airliners
The focus of the global airline industry for the next generation airliners will be on technologies that will enhance not only operating efficiency of airliners, but will strive to achieve near zero levels of emission
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