CONTENTS

SP’s

June-July 2023 | VOLUME 16 | ISSUE 3

INDUSTRY / ANALYSIS

P6 | INDIAN AVIATION IS SOARING!

Surging air traffic demand, a burgeoning middle class, a demographic dividend, and substantial orders by various Indian carriers, improvements in aviation infrastructure, and others are all contributing to the market’s growth

REGIONAL AVIATION / OPERATIONS

P10 | REGIONAL JETS VS TURBOPROPS

A closer look at the Operating Economics of Regional Jets and Turboprops as Airlines focus on efficiency and profitability

REGIONAL AVIATION / TECHNOLOGY

P13 | JETS VS TURBOPROPS — A TECHNOLOGY PERSPECTIVE

While both types of aircraft are powered by gas turbine engines, they differ significantly in their technical and technological characteristics. We explore the technological differences between turboprop and jet engine aircraft and how these differences impact their performance, efficiency, and safety.

OEM / COMAC

P16 | CHINA’S C919 MAKES MAIDEN COMMERCIAL FLIGHT

The aircraft is a sign of China’s growing technological prowess, and it is expected to play a major role in the country’s economic development

ENGINES / PRATT & WHITNEY

P19 | LEADING THE WAY

Cover:

On June 20th, Boeing and Air India announced that they have finalized an order for up to 290 jets during the Paris Air Show in Paris. This includes 190 737 MAXs, 20 787 Dreamliners and 10 777X jets (seen here in flight at the air show) with options for 50 737 MAXs and 20 787 Dreamliners.

Cover Design: SP’s Design

Cover Photograph: ASDS Media

SHOW REPORT / PARIS AIR SHOW 2023

P22 | FLIES HIGH LEAVING TRAILS OF GROWTH BEHIND

Pratt & Whitney’s large commercial engines are revolutionising commercial aviation with ultra-efficient Geared Fan Technology and sustainable solutions

With an estimated $150 billion worth of contracts signed, the Paris Air Show’s return underlined the show’s significance as a catalyst for economic growth and industry development

SUSTAINABILITY / SAF

P28 | SOLVING THE NET ZERO CONUNDRUM WITH SAF

The aviation industry realises that SAF is the most viable option to attain the very challenging target of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 that has been set for it

Departments

P2 | EDITOR’S NOTE

P3 | NEWS BRIEFS

P32 | FINALLY