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SP’S AIRBUZ • Issue 3 • 2022
SP’s
June-July 2022 | VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 3
Industry / Forecast P7 | travellers to reach 4 BIllIon In 2024: Iata 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
aIrlIne / acquisition P10 | aIr IndIa to acquIre aIrasIa IndIa The Competition Commission of India approved acquisition of entire shareholding in AirAsia India by Air India.
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aIrlIne / interVieW 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 P18 | emergIng trends In aero engIne technologIes 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
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
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).
Cover Design: SP’s Design Cover Photograph: Star Air
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exclusive Simran Singh Tiwana, CEO, STar air
air india to acquire airasia india
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SP's Airbuz Cover 3-2022.indd 1 emerging trends in aero engine technologies
P 18 next generation airliners
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aIrlIner / tecHnoLoGY P24 | sIngle crew aIrlIner — dynamIcs 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
The global aviation summit created a platform for key industrial discussions that covered a wide array of topics pertaining to the aviation industry
dePartments P2 | edItor’s note P3 | news BrIeFs P32 | FInally
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