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06 Ethiopian Airlines Signs Purchase Agreement for 10 Jet Aviation to firm Q400 Aircraft 05 acquire Hawker Pacific 09 Global Fleet Care for Singapore Airlines, Scoot

WOW air’s first Embraer announces new 11 07 A330neo rolls out Executive Vice-President Finance and Investor of paint shop Relations

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Jet Airways signs up Norway’s Wider e over the last year; working together with us ø as partners to deliver this airplane today. additional 75 Boeing Receives World’s First I’m planning on being on the aircraft when 737 Max Aircraft Embraer E190-E2 Jet it first enters Norwegian airspace next week and really looking forward to that!” taking the total order to 150 aircraft Jet Aviation to acquire Hawker Pacific

mbraer and Widerøe, Scandinavia’s E largest , celebrated the delivery of the manufacturer’s first production E190-E2 at a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos. et Airways has signed a new order for The Norwegian airline will start flying the 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft new aircraft on domestic routes later this J et Aviation and Hawker Pacific announced taking the total order to 150 aircraft. The month. The E190-E2 is the first of three new- that Jet Aviation has entered into a Boeing 737 aircraft type is the backbone generation aircraft seating from 80 to 146- J binding agreement to acquire Hawker of ' fleet. The 150 Boeing 737 seat E-Jets to be introduced through 2021. MAX aircraft will serve the Airline not only Pacific, a leading provider of integrated Widerøe’s E190-E2 is configured with 114 to replace its existing fleet but also to aviation solutions across Asia Pacific and the seats in a single-class layout. Widerøe has equip it with modern and environmentally Middle East, for US$250 million. contracted for up to 15 E-Jets E2s - three progressive airplanes thereby fuelling the “The acquisition of Hawker Pacific firm E190-E2 orders and purchase rights for airline's expansion strategy to support its represents a significant step in expanding an additional 12 E2s. The total value of the network and growth aspirations in the our footprint, capability and customer offer order is approximately USD 873 million if all world's fastest growing aviation market. across Asia Pacific and the Middle East,” said rights are exercised. Vinay Dube, Chief Executive Officer, Rob Smith, president of Jet Aviation. “Hawker “The E190-E2 is an impressive aircraft. Jet Airways, said, "Our new order for the Pacific has a wide range of services including It is the ideal airplane for Widerøe as we additional 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will Civil MRO, Fleet Services, FBO Network introduce jets for the first time in the allow us to deliver a differentiated and world and Aircraft Sales, enabling Jet Aviation to company’s 84-year history,” said Stein Nilsen, class customer experience to our guests. This further expand its current portfolio, enter Chief Executive Officer of Widerøe. additional order reemphasizes our trust and new markets, and reinforce the company’s confidence in Boeing and also reaffirms our “I am convinced our passengers are going position as one of the world’s leading commitment to operate extremely modern, to love the cabin, our operations people are business aviation service providers.” reliable and fuel efficient aircraft as part of going to embrace the new technology, while Alan Smith, CEO of Hawker Pacific said our fleet. Jet Airways' partnership with Boeing our financial collaborators will appreciate “We believe the company’s acquisition goes back 25 years ever since the airline was the economics the aircraft permits. I believe by Jet Aviation represents an excellent conceived and took to the skies. This order everyone is going to celebrate with, as outcome for Hawker Pacific’s investors, underscores Jet Airways' commitment to the launch customer, the fact that we are employees and customers. It builds on our the growth and sustainability of the Indian the first airline to fly the world’s most strong values and passion for exceeding our aviation market". environmentally-friendly airplane. With the customer’s expectations and I, on behalf lowest noise and emissions among aircraft "We are honoured that Jet Airways has of the management, am confident that the in its category.” again placed its trust in Boeing with its order combination of the two companies will for 75 more Boeing 737 MAXs', said Dinesh “This is a historic day for the E-Jets create a clear leader in the aviation space.” Keskar, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & program and for Embraer. The delivery of Completion of the transaction is subject to India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. this E2 marks a continuation of a real success customary closing conditions. "These additional Boeing 737 MAX airplanes story in global aviation. I’m honored that will help Jet Airways continue to be an Widerøe - such a respected and experienced industry leader by combining a superior airline - is our launch operator” said IndiGo announces the passenger experience with reliable and John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer appointment of Mr. efficient operations". Commercial Aviation. “I’m also delighted to welcome Widerøe Rahul Bhatia as Interim as our newest Embraer customer and want CEO to thank Stein and his team for the support

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Cyient and BlueBird BlueBird Aero Systems that combines our design and manufacturing expertise to bring Aero Systems Sign JV the best of UAV technology solutions to the to Offer UAV Systems Indian defence industry. The joint venture also underlines the commitment of both to Indian Defence and partners to the government’s ‘Make in India’ Industry initiative.” NJ Joseph, Managing Director & CEO, nterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) announced Cyient Solutions & Systems added, “Our I the appointment of Rahul Bhatia as its Unmanned Aerial Systems raise the bar on interim Chief Executive Officer. Rahul will performance and reliability for ISTAR and continue as a Director of the Company. The mapping applications. BlueBird’s world- Company also announced the appointment class technology, joined with Cyient’s of Gregory Taylor as Senior Advisor to manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities the Company reporting directly to Rahul. and local presence, offers exceptional value Aditya Ghosh is resigning from the post of to the rapidly expanding market for UAV President of IndiGo effective July 31, 2018 yient, a provider of engineering design, solutions in India.” manufacturing, geospatial, networks, and as a Director of the Company with effect C Ronen Nadir, Founder & CEO, BlueBird and operations management services to from April 26, 2018. Aero Systems said, “We are proud to team global industry leaders and Israel-based In the coming months, the Board will with Cyient in this joint venture that enables BlueBird Aero Systems, a leader in design, consider the appointment of Greg as indigenization, manufacturing, training, development, and production of micro, mini, President and CEO of the Company, subject and support of our advanced, field-proven and small tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems to receiving the necessary regulatory UAV systems in India. BlueBird is pleased to (UAS) today announced they have entered approvals and paperwork. transfer to Cyient Solutions & Systems its into a joint venture to offer field-proven latest, innovative technology and know-how Rahul Bhatia, Interim CEO of the Company, UAV systems to Indian defence, paramilitary, to further enhance what we see as a long- said, “We are delighted at Greg’s decision to security, and police forces. The joint venture, term partnership with Cyient for the benefit rejoin the IndiGo team and welcome him named Cyient Solutions & Systems Private of the Indian UAV market.” back to the Company. His enormous and Limited, has 51% and 49% shareholding by varied experience and understanding of the Cyient and BlueBird respectively. complexities of the airline industry will be Cyient Solutions & Systems will Ethiopian Airlines Signs invaluable to our future plans. At the same indigenize, manufacture, assemble, time, we thank Aditya for all his hard work integrate, and test advanced UAV systems Purchase Agreement and contributions and for the successes that at its production facilities in Hyderabad for 10 firm Q400 the Company has enjoyed.” by leveraging BlueBird’s technology and Aditya Ghosh said, “For the last ten years, manufacturing know-how. Cyient Solutions Aircraft it has been a relentless, exhilarating and a & Systems, supported by BlueBird, will also most satisfying task building IndiGo. It is provide comprehensive aftermarket services, now time for me to step off the treadmill and including spares, repairs, maintenance, and sometime in the near future embark on my support to end users across India. next adventure. I wish all my colleagues at The joint venture’s portfolio includes IndiGo the very best as they move on to the the SpyLite, ThunderB, and MicroB next phase of growth.” systems that offer highly-innovative UAS Gregory Taylor has more than 40 technology designed to fulfill covert, real- years of experience in large, world class time intelligence, and tactical mapping- ombardier Commercial Aircraft airlines. During 2016 and 2017, Greg was on-demand missions across open areas B announced that it has concluded a firm the Executive Vice President of Revenue or crowded urban environments. Cyient order for 10 new Q400 aircraft with Ethiopian Management and Network Planning at Solutions & Systems recently conducted field Airlines. The order also includes purchase IndiGo. Prior to that he held various senior trials in India that successfully demonstrated rights for five additional Q400 aircraft. Based management roles at United Airlines and US the SpyLite’s outstanding performance in a on the list price of the Q400 aircraft, the Airways in the areas of Corporate Planning, tactical surveillance role at high altitude and firm order is valued at approximately $332 Strategy, Network Planning, Fleet Planning, in extreme weather conditions. million U.S. Finance, Cost Management and Airline Commenting on the announcement, “The Bombardier turboprops continue Express Operations. Greg holds an MBA from Krishna Bodanapu, Chief Executive Officer to deliver unmatched performance to our the University of Chicago. & Managing Director, Cyient, said, “I am operators, and we are proud that the flag very excited about the joint venture with carrier of Ethiopia is once again recognizing

6 MAY 2018 AVIATION UPDATE QUICK UPDATE its tremendous value by increasing its fleet of and Europe. Airbus Flight Hour Services’ Bombardier Global Q400 aircraft,” said Fred Cromer, President, scope encompasses fully integrated and Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The component services, aircraft engineering 7000 Jet Wins Top market trend for high-performing and and maintenance management to enable International Award for larger turboprops is intensifying, and this the highest levels of aircraft availability fifth reorder is a great example of the Q400 and dispatch performance. Through FHS, Excellence in Product turboprop success story and the value it airlines can leverage Airbus’ wide and Design creates for clients around the world.” flexible portfolio of products and services, supported by its global team of aerospace Philippine Airlines professionals. selects Airbus WOW air’s first Flight Hour Services A330neo rolls out of maintenance solution paint shop for its A350-900 fleet

ombardier announced that its show- B stopping Global 7000 business jet has been honoured with a Red Dot in the OW air’s first A330neo aircraft 2018 Red Dot Award: Product Design. hilippine Airlines (PAL) has selected Airbus W has rolled out of the paint shop Established in 1955, the Red Dot Design P Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support the in Toulouse. The low-fare airline based in Award is a prestigious international design maintenance requirements of the Philippine Iceland will take delivery of the aircraft on competition and one of the most sought- flag carrier’s A350-900 aircraft with the lease from Avolon later in 2018, becoming after recognitions for design and innovation signing of an FHS-Components Maintenance the third operator of the type worldwide. excellence worldwide. This year’s winners contract, the first comprehensive maintenance WOW air is an all-Airbus operator with a were announced on April 9 in Essen, solution in the Asia-Pacific region exclusive to fleet of 18 aircraft (15 A320 Family and three Germany. PAL’s fleet of six A350-900s. A330s). The Airbus fleet will increase to 24 “The Global 7000 aircraft redefines The Airbus FHS, powered by Skywise, aircraft by the end of 2018. standards by which a business jet is provides the highest reliability for operators of WOW air was founded in November measured, and we are very pleased that the the A350 XWB. Under the agreement, Airbus will 2011 and currently serves 36 destinations jury chose to acknowledge our vision with a handle component services, repair, warehousing across Europe, North America and Asia. Red Dot for high design quality,” said and transportation for PAL, supported by WOW air selected the A330neo for its low Brad Nolen, Vice President, Marketing Airbus FHS pools in Hong Kong. It will allow for operating costs and excellent fuel efficiency. and Product Strategy, Bombardier Business proactive component engineering, with strong The aircraft will feature a twin-class cabin Aircraft. “We like to refer to our clean- engineering focus that enables operators to layout with 42 premium economy seats and sheet Global 7000 aircraft as ‘the aircraft predict in-service issues. This will lead to an 323 economy seats. designed without compromise.’ The aircraft improvement in operations by reducing delays, With over 1,700 orders, the A330 is the succeeds not only in elevating the overall and help to simplify troubleshooting. most popular widebody aircraft ever, having in-flight experience, it also ups the ante The Airbus FHS will be strengthened flown nearly one million annual flights. Today, for performance, speed and range, and it is by Airbus’ data platform Skywise, taking close to 1,400 aircraft have been delivered to clearly changing the game in the private jet advantage of state-of-the-art data hosting 118 customers worldwide on a wide range industry.” and analytics to optimise the airline fleet of routes, from domestic and regional flights Bombardier’s Global 7000 business jet utilisation. This new service will harness ‘big to long-range intercontinental services. was selected by the 39-person jury from data’ to greatly enhance levels of operational Offering the lowest operating costs in among a crowded field, with more than performance, compared with current its category, and thanks to continuous 6,300 submissions from close to 60 countries industry technologies. investments in latest innovations, the competing in several categories. The state- PAL will receive the first of six A350-900s new generation A330neo will be the most of-the art aircraft received the Red Dot in in July 2018. The FHS contract will support profitable and best performing aircraft in its the 2018 Red Dot Award: Product Design the airline in its operations to New York and size category. in the ships, trains and planes category. The other long-haul service to North America strict judging criteria focused on the level

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of innovation, functionality, formal quality, fuel per minute, while the hose and drogue up in-house capabilities for ATR heavy ergonomics and durability, among others. systems, located on both the plane’s wing maintenance, up to C-checks. “Success in the competition is proof of and centerline, enables the KC-46 to refuel Through our flagship maintenance the good design quality of the products and smaller aircraft with up to 400 gallons of fuel offer, Mandarin Airlines will benefit from once again shows that companies are on the per minute. an a la carte pay-by-the-hour maintenance right path. When I speak about good design, A combined Boeing/U.S. Air Force team package, which makes it possible to I am referring to more than just an attractive is currently working to complete the overall maintain an adequate level of protection, product. All of the products are characterized STC testing, which encompasses the military while minimising stock levels, enjoying by outstanding functionality. systems that are installed on the commercial short delivery time for parts, making budget This demonstrates that the designers 767-2C to make it a tanker. To date, the control easier and enhancing efficiency. have understood their clients and their program’s test aircraft have completed 2,700 needs,” said Professor Dr. Peter Zec, founder flight hours and more than 2,500 contacts Aegean commits to 30 and CEO of the Red Dot Award. during refueling flights with F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, KC-10 and KC-46 aircraft. A320neo Family aircraft Boeing KC-46 Tanker Mandarin Airlines Program Completes Adds A Gma To Its Fuel On-load Partnership With Atr Certification Testing

egean ‎Airlines, the biggest airline in A Greece, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus to purchase 30 A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 20 A320neos and 10 A321neos. The airline will also acquire a significant andarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary number of new A320neo family aircraft oeing recently achieved a major of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines, M from leasing companies. Aegean currently B certification milestone following a has signed a Global Maintenance Agreement operates a fleet of 46 Airbus aircraft (37 successful refueling flight between two KC-46 (GMA). This comprehensive support package A320s, 8 A321s and 1 A319). tankers. The company’s tanker program has covers the repair, overhaul and pooling now completed its required Supplemental services of Line Replaceable Units, along Eftichios Vassilakis, Vice-Chairman of Type Certificate (STC) fuel on-load testing. with a door-to-door service through which Aegean Airlines stated: “Aegean’s decision to During the three-hour, forty-eight minute ATR is providing transportation of spares to select the latest generation Airbus A320neo flight, a KC-46 successfully transferred the airline’s facilities. The entire ATR fleet of Family follows an intense and exhaustive 146,000 pounds of fuel to a second KC- the Taiwanese carrier – consisting of nine evaluation to determine the best aircraft 46, while achieving the maximum fuel off- ATR 72-600s – is covered by this agreement, for Aegean’s growth and long-term success. load rate of 1,200 gallons per minute. Both through which ATR reaches a key milestone These aircraft will be key for us to pursue aircraft took off and landed at Boeing Field, of more than 300 in-service aircraft under our mission of providing services of high south of Seattle. GMAs. standards for our passengers on short and medium haul services.” For its Federal Aviation Administration Our partnership with Mandarin Airlines STC testing, the KC-46 demonstrated the is a great example of the various capabilities “We are delighted that Aegean, an all ability to safely/effectively receive fuel from of our Customer support offer. Mandarin Airbus customer, has chosen the bestselling three other tankers -- KC-46, KC-135 and KC- Airlines started operating its first ATR 72- single-aisle Family, becoming a new operator 10 aircraft. As part of the series of tests, KC- 600s in February 2018 in Taiwan, where of the type. The commonality these aircraft 46 tankers took on 540,600 pounds of fuel the domestic network counts 1.2 million offer along with lowest operating costs, and completed 68 contacts with refueling passengers annually. The carrier has added a longest range and a more spacious cabin aircraft. GMA to a broader partnership with ATR, who make the A320neo Family the best choice for growing airlines such as Aegean,” said When in service, the KC-46 will refuel U.S., will be providing a full range of technical Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. allied and coalition military aircraft using its and engineering maintenance services, boom and hose and drogue systems, but along with comprehensive training solutions The A320neo Family incorporates the also must be able to take on fuel to extend for the airline’s flight crew, mechanics very latest technologies including new its operational range. The boom allows the and technicians. ATR is also supporting generation engines and Sharklets, which tanker to transfer up to 1,200 gallons of China Airlines and its subsidiaries to set- together deliver at least 15 percent fuel

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savings at delivery and 20 percent by 2020. powers over 40 different helicopter types. An Lion Air Group With some 6,000 orders received from Arriel-powered helicopter takes off every 15 nearly 100 customers, the A320neo Family seconds – all day, every day. Announce Order for 50 has captured some 60 percent share of the 737 MAX 10 Airplanes market. Global Fleet Care for The A321 is the largest member of the A320 Family and seats between 185 Singapore Airlines, and 240 passengers, depending on cabin Scoot configuration. Incorporating the latest engines, aerodynamic advances and cabin innovations, the A321neo can fly up to 4,000 nautical miles (7,400 kilometres) non-stop – oeing and the Lion Air Group announced the further than any other single-aisle airliner. B airline purchased 50 of Boeing’s new 737 MAX 10 airplane, which will be the most fuel-efficient and profitable single-aisle jet in the aviation Arriel 2H obtains EASA industry. The deal, valued at approximately $6.24 type certification billion at list prices, is the largest incremental oeing announced that on 7 March, order to date of the MAX 10 variant. B 2018, two previously signed integrated “Lion Air is very excited to be a launch Boeing Global Fleet Care agreements for customer of the latest version of the 737. This Singapore Airlines’ fleet of 27 777-300ERs airplane delivers a new level of fuel efficiency (Extended Range) and Scoot’s fleet of 20 787 and operating economics and fits in perfectly Dreamliners were transferred to Boeing Asia with our fleet of modern airplanes,” said Pacific Aviation Services Pte. Ltd, (BAPAS), a Edward Sirait, President Director, the Lion joint venture between The Boeing Company Air Group. “We are proud to continue our and SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC). tradition of innovation at Lion Air as we again afran Helicopter Engines has received “Boeing’s partnership with SIAEC will lead the way with new airplane technology.” EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) S create more efficient and customer-focused engine type certification for its Arriel 2H The Lion Air Group was first in the world service solutions by combining our resources engine, installed in the Avicopter AC312E. to put the 737 MAX 8 into service and the first and intimate understanding of airframe This Arriel variant was selected in 2015 to to order the 737 MAX 9. Last month, the group lifecycle with knowledge of current and power this helicopter developed by AVIC became the first to take delivery of a 737 emerging requirements in the Asia Pacific Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, a subsidiary MAX 9, using the airplane’s added capacity to region,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO, of Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of launch several international routes. Boeing Global Services. China). The AC312E made its maiden flight “We are honored that Lion Air Group, in July 2016. Under the integrated Global Fleet Care one of the most innovative and fast-growing agreements, BAPAS will provide engineering Commented Nicolas Billecocq, Safran carriers, has once again placed its trust in the services, maintenance planning and Helicopter Engines Vice President Light 737 family,” said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice scheduling, and operation control centre Helicopter Engines Program, “Type president, Asia Pacific & India Sales, Boeing services, along with materials demand certification is an important milestone for Commercial Airplanes. “With the 737 MAX planning and spares support for the airlines. the Arriel engine program. It emphasizes 10, Lion Air will have a range of efficient and BAPAS also will tailor maintenance and that the Arriel remains a very robust and reliable options to optimize their network to reliability programmes and provide support high-performance engine solution for new serve their customers and grow profitably.” for aircraft modifications. Following these rotorcraft. We now look forward to the next agreements, BAPAS is anticipated to support steps in the development of the AC312E”. more than 70 Boeing aircraft within the Embraer Aircraft Developed from the Arriel 2+, the 2H is Singapore Airlines Group. one of the most powerful Arriel variants with Maintenance Boeing and SIAEC also confirmed the a take-off power rating of 986 shp. The Arriel completion of the agreements and processes Services signs heavy 2H will deliver better reliability, power and necessary to fully enable the BAPAS joint performance during demanding missions. maintenance services venture. BAPAS will continue offering industry- The Arriel is the best-selling helicopter leading engineering, materials management agreement with engine in its class. Over the past 40 years, and fleet maintenance support solutions for CommutAir over 12,000 units have been produced, Boeing 737, 747, 777 and 787 aircraft to airline together logging more than 50 million flight customers in the Asia Pacific region. mbraer announced that CommutAir, hours. With power outputs ranging from E a United Express carrier, has selected 650 to over 1,000 shp, the Arriel family now Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services

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(EAMS) in Nashville, Tennessee as the network to travellers to and from India,” the Primera Air takes exclusive heavy maintenance provider for airline said in a statement. the company’s fleet of up to 61 ERJ-145 National carrier and Jet delivery of its first aircraft. Per the three-year agreement, which Airways are the only two other Indian airline A321neo was announced during the 2018 Embraer members of IATA. ERJ Operators Conference currently taking rimera Air, a low-fare Nordic airline, place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, EAMS will P has taken delivery of its first Airbus provide airframe maintenance, modification, Airbus launches new A321neo at an event in Hamburg, Germany and repair services. Cabin-Flex option for attended by Andri Már Ingólfsson, CEO and “We are very pleased to welcome President of Primera Travel Group and Kimon CommutAir to our facility, and we are proud A380 with Qantas Sotiropoulos, Vice President Sales Northern that EAMS has been selected as the exclusive and Central Europe from Airbus. The aircraft, heavy maintenance services provider for which was assembled in Hamburg, is the first their Embraer fleet,” said Phil Bathurst, of three A321neos to be leased from GECAS Managing Director of Embraer Aircraft in 2018. Primera Air will also lease a further Maintenance Services. five A321neos from other lessors, including two A321LRs, growing its fleet to eight “We look forward to expanding our aircraft in 2018. partnership with Embraer. EAMS offers our fleet an all-in-one world-class facility that irbus has developed a new option: The aircraft, powered by CFM is conveniently located in our growing A “A380 Cabin-Flex.” This solution consists International LEAP-1A engines features a route map,” said Lon Ziegler, Vice President in a new cabin door area arrangement two-class layout with 16 premium and 182 of Maintenance and Technical Services at on the upper-deck, suitable for premium economy seats. The aircraft was selected by CommutAir. configuration with lower density seat Primera Air for its outstanding operational counts, allowing airlines to gain revenue- efficiency, comfort and range. The aircraft earning floor-space for extra seating without will be deployed in the United Kingdom and Vistara becomes compromising on passenger comfort. The France on transatlantic destinations to North newest member of enhancement is available either for line-fit America. and retrofit. Qantas has chosen to be the The A321 is the largest member International Air launch operator of the A380 Cabin-Flex on of the A320 Family, seating up to its current A380 fleet from mid-2019. Transport Association 240 passengers, depending on cabin A380 Cabin-Flex makes available configuration. Incorporating the latest the extra space for additional seats by engines, aerodynamic advances and cabin allowing the upper-deck at “Doors-3” to be innovations, the A321neo offers a reduction deactivated. Compared with current A380 in fuel consumption of at least 15 percent layouts, A380 Cabin-Flex can bring up to per seat from day one and 20 percent by 11 more premium economy seats or seven 2020. business class seats. In terms of economics, this translates into a typical return-on- istara, the joint venture carrier between investment (RoI) within around one year for Airbus Appoints Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, said V the retrofit solution. The option, is therefore it has become a member of the International Grazia Vittadini Chief a very effective way to increase the premium Air Transport Association (IATA), a global seat-count in the upper-deck. Technology Officer body of 280 airlines. The A380 is the world’s largest, most irbus SE has appointed Grazia Vittadini, “In September 2017, Vistara successfully spacious airliner that offers passengers the 48, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). completed the IATA Operational Safety A smoothest, quietest and most comfortable In her new capacity, Vittadini will report to Audit or IOSA, cementing its commitment to ride. With two full widebody decks, offering Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom safety. The audit, a pre-requisite for an IATA widest seats, wide aisles and more floor Enders and join the company’s Executive membership, confirms Vistara’s compliance space, the A380 has the unique capability to Committee as of 1 May 2018. with internationally approved aviation safety generate revenue, stimulate traffic and attract Currently, Grazia Vittadini is serving standards across multitudinous parameters the passengers, who can now specifically as Executive Vice President of Engineering in operational management and control select the A380 when booking a flight via the within Airbus Defence and Space. She systems. The membership will further enable iflyA380.com web site. Today, 223 A380s are succeeds Paul Eremenko, who left the Vistara to collaborate with other international operated by 13 airlines on 60 destinations, company at the end of last year. Since Paul member airlines for codeshare and interline and 240 airports can accommodate the A380 Eremenko’s departure, Marc Fontaine, Airbus’ agreements, and provide a seamless travel around the world. Digital Transformation Officer, served also as experience through an extended global acting CTO.

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“Grazia comes with deep engineering and Nelson Salgado holds bachelor´s, master´s passengers.” Boeing has delivered more than industrial expertise. She’s a great team worker and doctorate degree in Engineering and an 670 787s since deliveries began in 2011. The and a very inspiring leader. And she is one MBA in Business Management from Fundação 787 fleet has flown more than 240 million of the most international top managers in Getúlio Vargas. He has been with Embraer passengers while saving over 23 billion Airbus,” said Tom Enders, CEO of Airbus. “I am for 30 years, having started his career in the pounds of fuel and enabling airlines to open convinced Grazia will do a great job supporting engineering department. He has occupied more than 180 new nonstop routes around our business divisions and in preparing the several executive positions for corporate the world. technologies we need for our future success.” functions, many of them in the financial area. The first Gulf Air 787 – painted in the Italian-born Grazia Vittadini was José Antonio Filippo, as an Executive airline’s new livery – recently flew a special appointed to her current position at Airbus Officer without specific designation, will mission to the airline’s home base to Defence and Space in January 2017, where assist management transition of the financial perform a fly pass over the 2018 Bahrain she also has been serving as a Member of and investor relations area from April 17 Grand Prix. Formula 1 race fans were treated the divisional Executive Committee. Prior to May 11, 2018. The Board of Directors to a dramatic aerial display prior to the start to assuming this role, she was Head of acknowledges the significant contributions of the championship race. Corporate Audit & Forensics, responsible for made by Filippo to the Company, wishing him all company-wide audit activities worldwide. success in his new professional challenges. Boeing Announces An engineer by education, with a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering Boeing Delivers First Global Distribution from the University Politecnico di Milano, Agreement for GE Grazia Vittadini joined Airbus in 2002 and 787 Dreamliner for Gulf quickly climbed the management ranks. Air Aviation T700 Engines Among others, she served as Chief Engineer on the Wing High Lift Devices for the A380 in oeing and Gulf Air celebrated the Bremen as well as Head of Airframe Design B delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner and Technical Authority for all Airbus aircraft, for the national carrier of the Kingdom based out of Hamburg. of Bahrain. The airplane also debuts the carrier’s new livery. Embraer announces “This delivery is a historic moment for Gulf Air and Bahrain and yet another new Executive Vice- important step in our strategic direction oeing through its subsidiary Aviall, President Finance and towards furthering Gulf Air’s fleet B announced it signed a multi-year parts modernization process and supporting our distribution agreement with GE Aviation Investor Relations network and overall passenger experience to support the T700 engine. Under this enhancement strategies,” said Krešimir agreement, Aviall will market and distribute Kučko, Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Air. components needed to support the “The 787-9 Dreamliner orders will ensure maintenance, repair and overhaul of the we maintain one of the youngest fleets in GE T700 engine models that power civil the region while building upon our award- and international military helicopters for winning reliability, on time performance and customers in more than 30 countries. product and service standards,” Kučko. “GE and Aviall share a strong, strategic Gulf Air is set to take delivery of four relationship, having already signed spares more Dreamliners this year. The airline distribution agreements serving our J85, plans to introduce the 787 on its twice- F110, CF6, CFM and CF34 engines,” said mbraer announces that José Antonio daily service between Bahrain and London Cristina Seda-Hoelle, General Manager of E de Almeida Filippo has resigned as Heathrow before deploying the long-range GE Aviation’s Military Customer Services. Executive Vice-President Finance and efficient jet on other routes. “We look forward to working with Aviall Investor Relations, effective April 17, 2018, to “Gulf Air joins the growing number to provide the best possible customer pursue new professional projects. of airlines operating the 787 Dreamliner experience and further build upon the T700’s The Board of Directors of the Company across the Middle East,” said Marty Bentrott, four-decade legacy.” elected Nelson Krahenbuhl Salgado, as Vice President, Sales, Boeing Commercial Since entering production in 1978, an interim measure, for the position of Airplanes, for Middle East, Turkey, Russia, the T700 has powered a variety of civilian, Executive Vice-President Finance and Central Asia and Africa. “The demand for commercial and military applications that Investor Relations, replacing Filippo. Nelson the Dreamliner underlines the operational support transport, medical evacuation, air will also accumulate his current institutional efficiency and travel experience that rescue, marine patrol and defense missions relations duties. the airplane brings to the airline and its around the world.

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“We appreciate the confidence that GE very latest technologies including new significantly lower maintenance costs. The Aviation has placed in us to provide global generation engines and Sharklets which A350 XWB features Airspace by Airbus cabin support to the T700 engine – the engine that together deliver at least 15 percent fuel offering absolute well-being on board with is relied upon for so many critical missions,” savings at delivery and 20 percent by 2020. the quietest twin-aisle cabin and new air said Eric Strafel, Aviall President and CEO. With some 6,000 orders received from systems. “We believe this agreement is a testament to nearly 100 customers, the A320neo Family At the end of March 2018, Airbus has our enduring relationship with GE Aviation has captured some 60 percent share of the recorded a total of 854 firm orders for the and our ability to provide value through market. A350 XWB from 45 customers worldwide, increased material availability through our already making it one of the most successful 40 international locations and an unwavering Ultra Long Range A350 wide body aircraft ever. Singapore Airlines commitment to mission preparedness.” is one of the largest customers for the A350 Aviall’s worldwide distribution XWB completes first XWB Family, having ordered a total of 67 network will provide localized support for flight A350-900s, including the seven Ultra Long customers relying on the T700 engine for Range models. The carrier has already taken fleet readiness. As an established global he Ultra Long Range version of the delivery of 21 A350-900s. aerospace and defense distributor, Aviall T A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully has a long-standing history of connecting completed its first flight. The latest variant customers with strategically-positioned of the best-selling A350 XWB Family will be Ryanair Announce product solutions, designed to meet current able to fly further than any other commercial Order for 25 737 MAX and future needs. airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines in second half 8s Drukair opts for the 2018. yanair announced they finalized an The aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce R order for 25 additional high-capacity A320neo Trent XWB engines has embarked on a short 737 MAX 8 airplanes. flight test programme to certify the changes “We are pleased to announce the over the standard A350-900 that will exercise of 25 Boeing 737 “Gamechanger” extend its range capability to 9,700 nautical options, bringing our firm order to 135 737 miles. These changes include a modified MAX 8s,” said Neil Sorahan, chief financial fuel system that increases fuel carrying officer, Ryanair. “The Gamechanger has capacity by 24,000 litres, without the need eight more seats than our current 189-seat for additional fuel tanks. The test phase Boeing 737-800NG and incorporates the will also measure enhanced performance latest technology engines and winglets from aerodynamic improvements, including rukair, the flag carrier of the Eastern which reduce fuel consumption and noise extended winglets. D Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, has emissions, ensuring we remain Europe’s signed a purchase agreement for one Airbus With a maximum take-off weight greenest, cleanest airline and lowest cost A320neo to support its growth plans and (MTOW) of 280 tonnes, the Ultra Long Range airline. We look forward to taking delivery complement its existing fleet of three A319s. A350 XWB is capable of flying over 20 hours of our first Gamechanger in spring 2019.” The aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP- non-stop, combining the highest levels of Ryanair launched the high-capacity 737 1A26E1 engines optimised for high-altitude passenger and crew comfort with unbeatable MAX 8 in late 2014 with an order for 100 operations and will become the largest economics for such distances. airplanes, followed by an additional order for aircraft operating out of Drukair’s base in Altogether, Singapore Airlines has 10 airplanes at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The Paro. ordered seven A350-900 Ultra Long Range airplane will provide Ryanair with 197 seats, Paro, located at an altitude of 7,300 feet aircraft, which it will use on non-stop flights increasing revenue potential and delivering and surrounded by high mountains, is one between Singapore and the US, including the up to 14 percent lower fuel consumption of the world’s most challenging airports. world’s longest commercial service between than today’s Next-Generation 737s. Thanks to the A320neo’s unmatched Singapore and New York. “We are delighted that Ryanair is performance, it will become the largest The A350 XWB is an all new family of deepening their commitment to the 737 aircraft to operate from Paro offering greater wide body long-haul airliners shaping the MAX as they continue to grow their fleet payload capabilities and higher passenger future of air travel. The A350 XWB features and expand their network,” said Ihssane comfort levels than any other product. the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fibre Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Featuring a two-class cabin layout, the fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. aircraft will be deployed to increase capacity Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest “Ryanair’s follow-on order shows once again on existing regional routes to Singapore, technologies translate into unrivalled levels that the high capacity 737 MAX 8 is the Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi and Calcutta. of operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent perfect airplane for low cost carriers. The reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and airplane gives our airline customers more The A320neo Family incorporates the

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seats to serve their core markets, maximizing Select customers of Airplane Health towbars and landing gear installation revenue potential at the best cost per seat in Management, Flight Planning, Fuel equipment. the industry.” Dashboard and the In-Service Data The Dublin-based carrier is the largest Program will be able to use self-service Vistara launches All- 737-800 customer in the world and the analytics starting this month. largest Boeing operator in Europe. Last • Boeing has launched a rapid response New Website that month, Ryanair took delivery of its 500th capability that allows emergent parts and transforms the online Next-Generation 737-800 and has now engineering modifications to be made ordered more than 650 Boeing airplanes. quickly, delivering more affordable, fit- experience for-purpose modifications. Based in San The 737 MAX incorporates the latest CFM istara has launched an all-new website Antonio, Texas the rapid response center International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced that runs on popular web browsers is in a 59,000-square-foot dedicated V Technology winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet hangar that fits a 747-8 or C-5 Galaxy. large flight deck displays and other features Explorer. The new website transforms the to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability • A new, interactive tool called the online experience for customers, providing and passenger comfort in the single-aisle Service Bulletin Value Tool, powered by enhanced features, speed, functionality, market. Boeing AnalytX, allows customers to navigation, and visual appeal, along with an better understand which of more than intuitive and clutter-free user interface with Boeing Debuts New 1,000 service bulletins today should be all relevant information logically placed and implemented in their fleet, using their easily viewable. Club Vistara members can Analytics, MRO own cost and savings benefit parameters. also now view a comprehensive account Capabilities at MRO The free tool is available to existing summary through a simplified, intuitive customers through myBoeingfleet. dashboard-on-a-page. Americas • Boeing, through its subsidiary Jeppesen, The new website includes enhanced has introduced new features to Aviator, an features such as ability to use promo codes, all-in-one app that provides centralized view tabbed fares by date, fare strike-through access to a seamless, integrated suite of display to show applicable discounts visually, airline electronic flight bag tools. These and number of seats available at each fare new capabilities include Briefing, which if less than nine. The website also allows allows crews to reduce time spent on pre- fare displays to be sorted based on user flight procedures through a paperless preference, stores recent flight searches, briefing experience and Weather, which auto-populates Club Vistara customer increases situational awareness with or the first time at the MRO Americas information, and anticipates the needs of simple access to the meteorological data Conference and Exhibition, Boeing is travellers via offers such as upgrades directly F operators need. The addition of FliteDeck announcing five new products and services in the booking flow. A compact booking Advisor as an app feature will help across its services portfolios, all geared summary is visible at all stages of the reduce fuel consumption and increase towards continuing enhanced digital booking, and bookings whether for flights, on-time performance using analysis and transformation and MRO value improvement. hotels, cars, or holiday packages, are now application of real-time data. possible seamlessly in as few as three simple “These new service capabilities are • Boeing has received regulatory approval steps. driving lifecycle innovation in the form of and is the first in the world to offer faster flow times, lower operational costs, and Mr. Sanjiv Kapoor, Vistara’s Chief Strategy repair capabilities for 737 MAX Leap-1B enhanced end-to-end reliability,” said Stan & Commercial Officer, said, “The new Vistara inlets at Boeing South Carolina in North Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Global website has been designed from scratch with Charleston. The achievement represents Services. “As these tools are introduced to the sole purpose of making our first point of further investment in support of Boeing’s fleets, platforms will become more efficient interaction with our customers as seamless, Nacelle Exchange Program, which we and less expensive to operate.” intuitive, and pleasant as the on-ground launched in February of 2017. and inflight experience, and empowering Boeing is announcing the following new Boeing is also announcing the following them with more choices. It is also aligned products and services: customer and distribution agreement: with our focus on building a robust digital • A new customer-requested capability • HYDRO Systems KG signed a five-year presence for Vistara and embracing the called Self-Service Analytics by Boeing distribution agreement with Aviall latest technologies to simplify processes and AnalytX allows subscribing customers providing access to HYDRO Systems heighten engagement with our customers. to access their applications’ data, using KG’s entire line of products. HYDRO The new website is the platform on which new analytics tools. The service, which manufactures a high-quality line of we will be introducing an exciting host of provides millions of records, will enable ground support equipment including new online products, services, and offers in customers to find new insights and a full line of tripod jacks, axle jacks, a phased manner over the coming months.” opportunities to meet business goals.

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participation were from India changes to make India a itself. The response from the defence manufacturing hub. He visitors was overwhelming. encouraged defence companies The theme of the DefExpo was for make in India in defence in India, the emerging defence his inaugural address at DefExpo DefExpo manufacturing hub. It had brand 2018. India as an exporter of defence The defexpo provided a systems and components. great platform to the youngsters 2018 This year’s edition also as well, who are pursuing or had presented live displays of a done Aerospace Engineering range of military platforms, or studying in the same field. including armoured fighting The youngsters shared their vehicles, helicopters, artillery, potential ideas and got the fixed wing aircraft and even chance to interact with army/ warships right off the coast. military seniors. A live demonstration of Naval With an aim to make Review Systems, Aero Systems and Land he biennial land and naval took place from 11 to 14 April DefExpo-2018 more attractive, T systems show which started 2018 and attracted people Systems done using products an India pavilion was being in February 1998 in New Delhi from various countries as India designed and/or built in India set up for the first time under and continued to be held in was showcasing the strength was quite the sight for many. the “Make in India” theme. the national capital till 2014 has of its micro, small and medium The DefExpo 2018 has gathered Besides, first ever combined live emerged as the true successor enterprises. the collective imagination of demonstrations of naval, aero India. of the erstwhile carnivals, DefExpo India, an and land systems will also be travelling with the defence international land, naval and Honorable Prime Minister conducted in the Bay of Bengal. ministers to their home states. In internal homeland security Shri Narendra Modi welcomed The Indian Navy had docked 2016, defence minister Manohar systems exhibition was a great private capital ventures to six warships at Chennai Port and Parrikar took it to his state Goa, success. The strength of the invest in defence manufacturing decided to allow people to visit and current defence minister DefExpo was focused on ‘Make startups at the DefExpo 2018. the ships. Due to overwhelming Nirmala Sitharaman has taken it in India’ movement. Though He also talked about new and response from residents during to hers, Tamil Nadu. many foreign companies emerging technologies like the expo, an official statement The DefExpo held for the participated in the event and artificial intelligence. Prime said four ships that were first time in Chennai, the event had set up stalls but major Minister deliberates on the anchored off Thiruvidanthai had policy initiatives & regulatory been moved to Chennai Port so that more people could visit them since the crowd was huge in numbers. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased a guided version of the indegenously developed 214 mm Pinaka Mk II rocket at the Defexpo 2018. DRDO handed over first indigenous heavy weight torpedo Varunastra to Indian Navy at DEFEXPO. The DRDO also transferred 10 technologies developed by it to the industry for production for the Indian Armed Forces. They include grenades, missiles and sonars. Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group and the largest suppliers of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army,

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showcased six advanced- technology products and solutions at the DefExpo. The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has exhibited a new variant of the Mounted Gun System (MGS) armed with the Dhanush 155 mm/52 calibre gun at DefExpo. A number of negotiations with high representatives of the Ministry of Defense of India, Chief defence production wing of the Industrial Conference at the the country as the armed forces of Armed Forces, Commander of ministry. Defexpo 2018. The spare parts are pushing for joint venture or the Army, Chief of Naval Staff, for Russian planes used by the agreement between Indian and Deputy Commander of the Air Indian tri-services officials, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Russian companies to make Force and Defense Secretary of Indian firms and Russian firms Force and equipment onboard these components in India. It is the Republic of India were held had a few rounds of meetings warships may be manufactured estimated that local production during the exhibition. at the India-Russia Military small and medium industries in of these crucial parts will cut

With an aim to promote India's defence sector globally, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman called up a meeting with all the defence attachés, posted in various missions globally. Pushing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's “Make in India” theme, 44 military men, who are serving their tenure in various missions and embassies all over the world, were been called for the session of specialized briefings of tenth edition of DefExpo 2018. Officers from Army, Navy and Air Force, serving diplomatic posting, has also been given briefings by officials from the

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down the cost by 400 percent to 2,000 Ukraine’s interests and focused on the 1,000 Km, developing self protection suites percent. Six MoU's were signed between conversion of the potential of the Ukrainian- for fighter aircraft and also on electro-optic Indian and Russian companies at DEFEXPO Indian MTC to real bilateral projects. surveillance systems for submarines. 2018. UkrOboronProm has offered maintenance DefExpo 2018 received tremendous Russian firm UVZ and Punj Corporation services for the Indian Navy’s latest Kiev- success. Not just defence partnerships were Pvt Ltd (PCPL) have tied up to undertake class aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya. built but people's participation was also repair and maintenance of T-72 and T-90 Mahindra signed an MoU with ShinMaywa huge. Many Indian companies showcased tank engines and radiators in India. Industries Limited, Japan, to manufacture their manufacturing potential and great Cyient, a provider for engineering design, and assemble the US-2 amphibious aircraft ideas in terms of how to enhance the has tied up with Bluebird Aero systems to in the country. Mahindra will also set up technology and advanced the armed forces. offer unmanned aerial vehicle systems to MRO units for the aircraft. Indian defence and industry at the DefExpo. India’s Kalyani Group highlighted its Foreign firms like Boeing and Lockheed Bharat 52 155 mm/52 calibre towed gun Martin vying for contracts for aircraft are at the DefExpo 2018. The indigenously to set up plants in India. Similarly, Swedish developed weapon is manufactured by the manufacturer Saab and Israeli firm Elbit have company’s Bharat Forge Limited subsidiary tied up with Adani Group, which is making and is based on the requirements of the its foray into defence. Many foreign firms are Indian Army. keen to ink deals with Indian companies. India's state owned Bharat Dynamics India-based private sector supplier signed licensing agreement with Defence Mahindra Defence has signed a Research Development Organisation (DRDO) memorandum of understanding with Israeli for ASTRA MK-1 beyond-visual range air- company Aeronautics to offer a maritime to-air missile (BVRAAM) Weapon System. version of the Orbiter 4 unmanned aerial Limited scale of production will commence vehicle (UAV) for the Indian Navy. shortly on suitable arrangements from DefExpo-2018 has become an effective DRDO. platform for Ukraine to expand military- DRDO (Defence Research and technical cooperation with India. The State Development Organization) is planning to Concern “Ukroboronprom”, together with foray into artificial intelligence and robotics, SFTE “SpetsTechnoExport”, presented building a long range radar that can cover

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Project Cost Phase-I is Rs. 2292 Cr. Present runway length is 3050 m and has a Plan to extend the runway to 4000 m in the Kannur next phase. Passenger Terminal Building to have an area of 96,000 Sq.m (10,33,335 sqft) International It will be able to handle up to 2,000 passengers during peak hours with its unique Integrated Terminal Building Design with swing facility and can cater to 9 million Airport Limited passengers per annum. The airport has constructed a runway suitable for operating Code E aircraft, like Muzhapilangadu beach (Asia’s longest drive Boeing B-777 and Airbus A-330. It will be in beach) will become even more popular extended later for operation of Code F (KIAL) among the tourists and it will also create aircraft, like Airbus A-380. awareness about the traditional Ayurveda Flexible Apron Sizing can handle 20 treatments and Indian culture particularly aircraft (Code C) / 14 wide body aircrafts at annur International Airport Limited south Indian culture. a time. K (KIAL) is a public limited company set It will help to transform North Malabar An Apron and Terminal Building up by the Government of Kerala to build and region into a developed growth centre for expansions in future is considered in the operate Kannur International Airport. The industries & commerce. Master Plan and land reserved for the company was registered in December 2009 Kannur International Airport is located purpose. as a private limited company and converted in the Malabar Region of the State of Kerala Some key features of the Airport - into a public limited one in August 2010. in the district of Kannur. The airport is at a Aeronautical. It is a Kerala’s Fourth Green Field distance of around 25 Km from Kannur and Equipped with CAT-I Lighting International Airport. KIAL is gateway to Thalassery Railway Stations. ILS facility, apart from DVOR North Malabar Region in Kerala, with State- Nearest Functional Airports from of-the-art facilities to support safe, well Kannur International Airport are Kozhikode Kannur Airport is in “Fire Category-9” organized & excellent travel solutions. International Airport, Mysuru Airport, Two Fire stations equipped with the It has been planned to provide great Mangaluru International Airport, Cochin latest firefighting equipment commercial, trade promotion and industrial Int’l Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Presence of Defence Enclave including activities. KIAL is going to be a hub for cargo International Airport. These five airports are Indian Air Force, Navy & Coast Guard in the Malabar Region, in South India. located within 120-475 kms from KIAL. Full length parallel taxi way It will defiantly promote tourism & Kannur International Airport Ltd. is an PTB will have six Aero Bridges enable creation of North Kerala tourism unlisted Public Company promoted by the revolution. Tourist places like, Kannur, Government of Kerala. In-Line X-Ray machines in Terminal Building Wayanad, Bekal, Kozhikode,Coorg along with Extent of Land is 2336 Acres (approx.) pilgrimage places and other hill stations, State–of–the–art Standard-3 X-Ray

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your extra kilogram. The airport will feature 48 check- in counters, 16 counters for emigration, immigration and customs each, three conveyer belts, 12 escalators, and 15 elevators. The airport will also have parking arrangements for up to 700 private cars, 200 taxis and 25 airport buses. Modern Premium Lounges in Terminal Building Day Hotel with 20 rooms, along with business centre, conference facilities etc. Large area for shopping, food and beverages, Retails, Duty Free shops, etc. Kannur Airport has rich green surroundings brown areas being fully landscaped. Full Fledged Academy for Aviation and Hospitality (Funding Aid from National Skill Development Corporation) is under discussion. Provision for 5 Star hotels in the premises Airport Village and Township in the premises Multi-Specialty Hospital, Wellness Centre, Cargo villages being set up. KIAL acts as air cargo hub for Malabar Region due to huge number of international Machines excess weight, swipe your card and pay for flight operations. your extra kilogram. Self check-in machines It will also create great employment Self Baggage Drop machines, KIAL is KIAL is perhaps the first Indian airport to opportunities. have Baggage Drop-in facility. Go to counter perhaps the first Indian airport to have Kannur airport will have aircraft weight your baggage take the printout and Baggage Drop-in facility. Go to counter maintenance, repair and overhaul unit- MRO head for the aircraft. If your baggage is weight your baggage take the printout and facility. A large maintenance terminal is head for the aircraft. If your baggage is excess weight, swipe your card and pay for

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dedicated for this. The facility is expected to cater to both narrow and wide-bodied aircraft. The airport has a 28,000 square meters (33,000 sq yd) fuel farm constructed and operated as a joint venture company floated by KIAL and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) — the BPCL-KIAL Fuel Farm Private Ltd. The Rs.17-crore fuel farm has underground tanks for aviation fuel storage and will provide fuel for aircraft operating from the airport. BPCL has an Rs.170-crore stake in KIAL. Spaces of 10 acres each has been earmarked for Air force, Navy and Coast Guard to operate out of Kannur Airport. This has the shortest distance from the Gulf. The Indian Air Force will have a presence helicopter maintenance and repair, and a Though the operational callanges are at the airport with a separate enclave set up helicopter pilot training centre. Price escalation, Resource augmentation, on 10 acres of land. Defense officials had The airport will also have around 634 Monsoon, Over moisture Unforeseen strata, approved the enclave in view of the airport's CISF security personnel stationed in the Boulders and related issues. strategic location. Kannur Cantonment, 95,000 square meter passenger terminal KIAL Chief Project Engineer & Incharge the only Army Cantonment in Kerala is 30 building, which would be the eighth biggest K. S. Shibu Kumar, while speaking at Wings kilometers away from the airport. in the country. India-2018, the largest international civil Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Airlines who are planning for International aviation exhibition at Hyderabad, said the had sought airport land from KIAL to have a and Domestic Operations are Emirates, final round of discussions is also going on manufacturing base for helicopters. 80 acres Etihad, Gulf Air, Air Arabia, Oman Airways, with various international airlines to fly to of land had been allotted by the board to Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Sri Lankan, Air international destinations like Dubai, Doha, HAL in 2014. The HAL complex will include Asia, Air India, , Spice Jet, Go Sharjah, Dammam, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and helicopter manufacturing for exporting, Air, Jet Airways and few more are expected. Kuwait from KIAL.

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“cargo supermarket” strategy, Weg. “My decision to rejoin Volga-Dnepr Appoints which is based on using the the group stems from us both synergies of its scheduled and taking a well-considered and New Vp For Sales And charter businesses to provide balanced view of what we want unique customer benefits. to achieve. I have missed the Marketing Van de Weg previously spent action that comes from being almost three years in senior roles part of a growing and ambitious olga-Dnepr Group has Weg as its vice president for with Volga-Dnepr before leaving group of cargo airlines on a V appointed Robert van de sales and marketing. to pursue his personal interests day-to-day basis and look According to Volga-Dnepr, in 2017. Since then, he has forward to engaging fully in the van de Weg is based in London continued to provide advisory and sales and marketing activities and will embrace the commercial consulting services to the group of the group, supporting our activities of all the group’s to support its overall growth. customers with more service options as airlines, namely AirBridgeCargo “It is my pleasure to be well as progressing Airlines, Volga-Dnepr Airlines part of Volga-Dnepr Group’s ongoing projects and Atran Airlines. He is international team of air freight to a new level.” responsible for strengthening professionals,” said van de and developing the group’s

oeing and Qatar Airways signed a letter of intent to purchase five 777 Boeing, Qatar B Freighters, valued at $1.7 billion at list prices. When a purchase is finalized, it will be posted to Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website.The letter of intent Airways Sign Letter was signed during a ceremony attended by Qatari Minister of Finance and Qatar Airways Chairman His Excellency Mr. Ali Sharif Al Emadi, Qatar Airways of Intent for Five Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister. 777 Freighters "The addition of five 777 Freighters is a significant moment for our cargo division," said His Excellency Mr. Al Baker. "As the world's third-largest cargo operator, Qatar Airways continues to invest in fleet expansion. This transaction will be a reinforcement of our confidence in Boeing to continue to deliver an outstanding product that meets our exacting standards. We expect no less than perfection, and we are confident that Boeing will continue to deliver that." Qatar Airways currently operates a fleet of nearly 100 Boeing widebody airplanes and has about 100 more Boeing airplanes on order. "We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Qatar Airways and we value their business and the positive impact on Boeing, our employees, suppliers and communities," said McAllister. "We are honored that one of the world's leading international cargo carriers recognizes the unmatched capabilities of the 777 Freighter to continue to lift their growing freight operations." The 777 Freighter is capable of flying 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a payload of 112 tons (102 metric tonnes or 102,000 kg). The airplane's long range translates into significant savings as fewer stops mean lower landing fees, less congestion, lower cargo handling costs and shorter delivery times.

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Lufthansa Cargo Former Hactl chief Appoints New Cco Mark Whitehead is no ufthansa Cargo has appointed L Dorothea von Boxberg as its new chief commercial officer and more executive board member for product t is with the utmost and sales, subject to approval of the sadness that Hactl supervisory board, from August 1, I reports the death of 2018. its recently-retired According to , former Chief Executive, Alexis von Hoensbroech, current Mark Whitehead, who CCO, is to become the new CEO and passed away in his chairman of the executive board sleep whilst competing of Austrian Airlines from August in an ocean yacht race. 1, 2018. He has been in charge of Mark joined Hactl in 2010 and, under his outstanding Lufthansa Cargo’s product and sales leadership, the company successfully navigated a period of division since December 2014. unprecedented change, while continuing its investment and Von Boxberg is currently vice president of global sales management modernisation programmes. Mark’s tenure as Chief Executive at Lufthansa Cargo, responsible for areas including global was also distinguished by many industry “firsts”, and a host of performance management, pricing, airmail, product management industry awards. and sales processes. As CCO, she will be responsible for the external Despite his recent retirement from Hactl on 7th March, Mark organization of sales and handling, revenue management, pricing, remained connected with, and firmly committed to Hactl’s future network planning and sales management worldwide. development, in the new role of Advisor. He will be greatly “I am pleased to propose to the supervisory board Dorothea missed by all at Hactl. von Boxberg as the successor to Alexis von Hoensbroech, who is Mark is survived by his wife Rebecca, daughter Francesca currently serving as chief commercial officer of Lufthansa Cargo,” said and son Charles, to whom the company extends its heartfelt Harry Hohmeister, chairman of the supervisory board at Lufthansa condolences. Cargo. “Her extensive management experience in strategy, product development and sales is an optimal prerequisite for this task.”

only demonstrate our ongoing focus on Dnata safety and quality, but also reinforce our commitment to our airline customers who Obtains Gdp operate in the fast-growing pharmaceutical transportation sector.” The new technology includes a 24-hour Certification In quality systems, operations documentation warehouse-monitoring system which can and facilities management practices. The conduct temperature mapping and advise Uk company took just six months to complete dnata operators ahead of any deviations. Ground handler dnata has been awarded the process. During the cold front across the UK in March the Good Distribution Practice certification “We have invested in pharma-handling 2018, this helped dnata prepare for the by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products facilities across the UK in response to plummeting temperatures and ensure that Regulatory Agency. customer demand and in recognition of the all pharma shipments followed the optimum According to dnata, the MHRA granted growing importance of pharma cold-chain route, at temperatures that limited the risk full Wholesaler Dealer Authorisation logistics,” said Gary Morgan, CEO of dnata of spoilage. after dnata completed the agency’s Good UK. “With world-class technology already in Automated handling systems that Distribution Programme. In order to place at our facilities, the next logical step was can store pharmaceuticals at variable achieve certification, dnata was required to to ensure standards compliance and achieve temperature ranges have also been installed, either review or make enhancements to its UK MHRA certification. These initiatives not according to dnata.

AVIATION UPDATE MAY 2018 21 CARGO

Fraport AG Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical also included.” Logistics) certificate is awarded for reliable More than 100,000 metric tons of transport of time-critical and temperature- vaccines, drugs, medicines and other receives sensitive products. The global CEIV standard pharmaceutical products were handled was developed by IATA with the aim of at Frankfurt Airport in 2017. The health CEIV Pharma supporting airlines, handling companies and wellbeing of many people depends and forwarding agents to comply with on first-class handling of these sensitive certification internationally recognized rules and norms items. Consequently, the standards for this for the handling of pharmaceutical products. logistical challenge are very high. Meeting raport AG, the owner and operator of Martin Bien, Senior Executive Vice them requires quality management, training F Frankfurt Airport (FRA), has received President of Ground Services at Fraport AG, of all parties involved in the process, and an the CEIV Pharma certification from the received the accolade at the IATA Ground infrastructure that enables product-specific International Air Transport Association Handling Conference in Doha. During the handling and storage. (IATA) for ramp handling of pharmaceuticals. ceremony, Bien said: “With the CEIV Pharma Fraport AG’s ramp handling division Hence, FRA is the largest airport worldwide certification from IATA, Frankfurt Airport is has been operating a transporter vehicle to have received this certification for the one of the largest pharmaceutical hubs in for temperature-controlled shipments for entire handling chain of pharmaceutical the world to offer a fully certified ground over 20 years. Now, it is the first ground products. The CEIV (Center of Excellence for handling process – now with ramp handling equipment in the world to be covered by the CEIV certification. The special vehicle allows transportation of main and lower-deck units in a range from -30 to +30 degrees Celsius with pinpoint precision. Moreover, the transporter is equipped with an electronic temperature monitoring system and tracking options. “We see pharmaceutical transportation as a growth market for the future,” added Martin Bien. “Receiving IATA’s CEIV certification underscores that Fraport has the requisite infrastructure and the necessary expertise to accommodate this growth. We are well prepared for future requirements of the pharmaceutical industry and forwarding companies.”

Omar Hariri appointed new CEO of Saudia Cargo

mar Hariri has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of O Saudi Airlines Cargo Co, Hariri has extensive management experience and various achievements in many of the leadership positions he has held over the past years in the fields of transportation, supply and logistics. The new CEO will lead the company and strengthen its current position in accordance with the transformation strategy which took into account, the development of all services provided, the promotion of performance and production, in addition strengthen the aspects of security and safety in all stations and facilities to meet the international quality standards. Saudia Cargo currently is going through important stages of its transformation 2020 program launched early 2017 in line with the Saudi 2030 vision, aiming to upgrade the various services and sectors and all of its working cadres.

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The containers will be in use on Etihad Cargo’s fleet through its Etihad Cargo invests in international network, which stretches to more than 90 destinations in over 50 countries. Etihad joins Qatar Cargo and China Airlines German temperature- among cargo-carrying airlines employing DoKaSch’s temperature- control equipment. control containers

tihad Cargo has retained the cool-chain services of Frankfurt- E based DoKaSch Temperature Solutions to provide air- conditioned “Opticooler” ULD containers. The move will boost the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s capability to transport temperature-sensitive cargo, expanding its “TempCheck” cool-chain initiative, which caters to clients dealing in pharmaceuticals.

countries, with export, domestic and cargo The US domestic segment experienced UPS posts solid product groups achieving double digit strong demand in the first quarter but revenue. Export volume growth in Europe both unexpected and planned items hitting first quarter and the US was strong during the quarter operating profits.Revenue increased 7.2 and operating profits increased 15 per cent per cent to $10.2 billion but operating 2018 gains to $594 million. profits were down from $950 million in the UPS chairman and chief executive first quarter of 2017 to $756 million this PS net income increased 15 per officer, David Abney says: “The execution year. Severe winter weather hit operating U cent in the first quarter of 2018 with of our diversified global strategies and profits by $85 million, along with Saturday international packages and supply chain & our investments produced double-digit deployment, network projects and higher freight making up for weaker US domestic growth in revenue and profit. Each of our pension expenses. profits. Net income increased by 15 per International regions is contributing to our Abney says: “Top-line growth in our cent to $1.3 billion and revenue was up 10 financial gains, and we expect this strong business was strong across all business per cent to $17.1 billion, with average yields momentum to continue.” segments, reflecting the power of UPS’s rising by 4.3 per cent led by international Supply chain & freight revenue increased global solutions and continued favourable and US deferred air products. by 16 per cent to $3.3 billion and operating economic conditions. When combined The International segment’s revenue profits were up 14 per cent to $170 million with our transformation initiatives, these increased by 15 per cent to $3.5 billion with the business unit focusing on high favourable trends position UPS for strong despite two fewer operating days in many quality, middle-market customers. returns going forward.”

AVIATION UPDATE MAY 2018 23 Special interview

that we have managed to launch Russian Helicopters into production. Currently, first two Mi-38T intended for Russian Interview at Ministry of Defense are being assembled at Kazan Helicopters facilities. This is a troop airlift version of Mi-38 helicopter, all assemblies and components are Russian made. Moreover, DefExpo 2018 the provision is made for the installation of communication means for military purposes, During this exhibition our main “In the nearest time the Russian side is expecting the as well as auxiliary fuel focus will be on developing tanks to increase the flight issue of the RFP for 200 Ka-226T helicopters” cooperation in the sphere of range. The development of after-sales support service. This Mr Boginsky specialized versions, including issue is of crucial importance for the arctic version of Mi-38T CEO - Russian Helicopters. us given the fact that India is the helicopter helps increasing the operator of about 400 Russian functionality and expanding the and Soviet -made helicopters. 1. What key technologies During the air show in Dubai area of its use. Holding Company sees mutual and systems showcased at Russian Helicopters signed a As for the civil version of interest in timely extension of DefExpo 2018? contract with the Indian Vectra Mi-38, at present we are in airworthiness of our helicopters Group for the delivery of the first negotiations with a number Russian Helicopters Holding as it ensures flight safety. Company showcased Mi -171A2 helicopter with an option for one of state customers and we 3. Tell us about the and Ka-226T helicopters at more rotorcraft of the type. The expect to deliver the first production of Mi-38T DefExpo 2018. Both of these first Mi-171A2 is to be delivered helicopter in 2019. Together helicopter. Who else, apart models have been launched on to India in 2018; the certification with Rosoboronexport, we have from Russian ministry of the Indian market. Guests and activities are already underway already started promoting Mi- defence, do you see participants of the exhibition with the aim to further ramp up 38 to the international market. is likely to buy it? What will be able to learn about the deliveries. The helicopter performance sets it apart from M i-38 competitive advantages of Ka- 2. What aspect of your allows its employment in any helicopter? 226T helicopter which will be business is your primary natural and climatic conditions. produced in our Joint venture focus at DefExpo 2018, Rotorcraft of this class have never Potential customers include all Indo-Russian Helicopters and why? been produced in Russia before, operators of Mi- 8/17, which limited. this is an absolutely new product face the missions requiring

24 MAY 2018 AVIATION UPDATE Special interview

increased load carrying and Kamov 226T helicopters 8. What other opportunities Currently the Holding Company thrust -to-weight capacity of the was said to be signed with do you see for Russian is carrying out overhaul and helicopter. India in the first quarter of Helicopters in India? Are upgrade of Ka-28 helicopters of Mi-38 is capable to 2018. What is the update you going to participate in t he Indian Navy. The rotorcraft successfully perform missions on that? Indian Navy's NMRH and shall be fitted with the new aimed at improving transport In November 2017 a meeting NUH programmes? Which avionics enhancing their flight accessibility of regions. between the Indian Ministry helicopters will you field performance. Indian Ka- 28 This rotorcraft provides an of Defence and the Russian in those programmes? shall receive modern flight and opportunity to organize delegation headed by Taking into account t he plans navigation suite and upgraded passenger transportation in the Rosoboronexport was held, and for Ka-226T pr od uctio n communication means. areas, where it is impossible to the representatives of Russian localization in India, we made 10. What is the status of the use fixed-wing aircraft due to Helicopters Holding Company a decision t o take part in the JV with India and when environmental and geographical also attended it. The purpose tender for the supply of light does the manufacturing conditions. The helicopter of that meeting was to address helicopters for the Indian line for 140 Ka-226T start cabin may accommodate up any outstanding issues that Navy. Our proposal is to place functioning? to 30 passengers. There is also may affect issuance of RFP. As the order at the Russian and lndo -Russian Helicopters a possibility to provide a VIP- of today, all these issues are Indian joint venture. It is in full Limited, a Russian and Indian cabin layout. resolved. compliance with Make in India joint venture was registered in 4. Worldwide only KAMOV 7. How will you help in policy and should ensure the M ay 2017. The JV participants helicopters are co-axle localization of Ka- 226T in loading and future development are HAL, Russian Helicopters configuration. Why is it India? of the joint venture. This project and Rosoboron export. To also has obvious economic not a popular design? First, we will provide our date, JV management has been advantages - the Indian side will Coaxial main rotor scheme is a partners all the necessary established, an approval of the be able t o make more profit signature of Kamov brand, serial components and technology Indian Ministry of Defence for from the investments in the JV, production of these helicopters and we will actively participate payment of charter capital has support the local producer and has been mastered only in in the organization of been received and the Russian significantly save funds, as it will Russia. This design gives a range production in India. After t hat, party has already paid its part be substantially less expensive of competitive benefits to this the production of components of initial share capital. Also, the to train personnel and perform helicopter, especially when it is from the supplied materials and Moo ident ifie d the production maintenance of a homogeneous employed by the Indian Navy. the assembly of helicopters will site where the JV shall be fleet. First of all, it facilitates piloting, commence, which will finally situated in the vicinity of Tumkur, ensures ideal stability with lead us to a complete assembly 9. What is the update on the near Bangalore. crosswinds and maneuverability, of helicopters in India. upgrade program of Ka-28? which is crucial when landing onboard a ship. Moreover, coaxial Helicopters feature smaller dimensions, hence, it is possible to place a larger quantity of helicopters onboard a ship. 5. Is there a possibility of you revitalising the depleted grounded fleet of Mi-26 helicopters of the Indian Air Force? Why did it languish in the first place? India announced a t ender for Mi-26 overhaul, and Russian Helicopters participates in this t ender. We have sent our proposals to the Indian party for the extension of airworthiness of Mi -26 helicopters and expect their answer. 6. The contract for 200

AVIATION UPDATE MAY 2018 25 DEFENSE & MILITARY

DAC Approves Capital Acquisition Proposals Worth Rs 3,687 Crore

he Defence Acquisition T Council (DAC), chaired by the Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, met and accorded approval to Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Services valued kilometres, which could be at over Rs 3,687 crore. extended further by using Extended Range Gun Munitions In a boost to indigenisation (ERGM). These guns, a long and in realisation of India's outstanding requirement of growing technological prowess, the Navy would be procured the DAC approved procurement a third generation anti-tank mm calibre guns for the Navy. from BAE Systems of the United of Defence Research and guided missile, which has top These guns will be fitted States of America under the Development Organisation’s attack capabilities that can on-board new construction categorisation of Buy (Global) at (DRDO’s) designed and effectively engage and destroy ships for undertaking surface an approximate cost of over Rs developed NAG Missile System all known enemy tanks during engagements including Naval 3,000 crore. (NAMIS) at the cost of Rs 524 day and night. This will give a Gunfire Support Operations. crore. The system includes a quantum boost to the Army's The guns will enable Naval The DAC also reviewed third generation Anti-Tank capability against enemy ships to provide fire support the progress of the DRDO Guided Missile, the NAG, along armour. and engagement of targets programme to develop with the Missile Carrier Vehicle The DAC also approved on the land. These guns have indigenous Airborne Warning (NAMICA). The NAG missile is procurement of thirteen 127 engagement range of 24 and Control System (AWACS).

2C-AWS provides a Developing next-generation foundation for the Army’s future threat detection needs and is missile warning designed to be upgradeable to meet future customer needs. system It will work with existing Army for aircraft aircraft survivability equipment, “Army aviators are facing including aircraft interfaces and an evolving threat environment countermeasure systems. that requires advanced The contract builds on detection capabilities,” said Paul BAE Systems’ long heritage in Markwardt, vice president and aircraft protection and its strong general manager of Survivability, relationship with the Army. It Targeting, and Sensing Solutions demonstrates the company’s at BAE Systems. “Our system ability to accelerate the will provide the Army fleet with evolution of its proven Common unmatched protection capability Missile Warning System (CMWS) that helps warfighters execute to quickly provide an innovative he U.S. Army has awarded Interim Missile Warning System their missions.” solution that addresses this QRC T BAE Systems a contract worth (LIMWS) contract, the company’s The company developed its requirement. CMWS is currently up to $97.9 million to develop 2-Color Advanced Warning 2C-AWS system with Leonardo fielded on thousands of Army a Quick Reaction Capability System (2C-AWS) will provide DRS and proposed the solution platforms and has saved dozens (QRC) next-generation missile the aircraft with missile warning in response to the Army’s June of aircraft and their crews since warning system for aircraft and hostile fire protection solicitation for LIMWS. Leonardo it was first fielded in 2005. that will protect pilots and to improve survivability and DRS will provide the 2-color infrared crews from new and emerging mission effectiveness in sensor as the eyes of the system. threats. Under the Limited contested environments.

26 MAY 2018 AVIATION UPDATE DEFENSE & MILITARY

Honeywell’s Connected Aircraft Gains Momentum as Asia Pacific region as one of the consistent, global high-speed Demand for Connectivity key demand drivers for in-flight broadband service for business connectivity services in business jets. Jet ConneX is Honeywell’s Grows in Asia Pacific aviation,” said Andy Gill, senior connectivity service brand name oneywell’s JetWave satellite completed for commercial director, Business and General for the business aviation market, H communications hardware, airlines worldwide, and more Aviation, Asia Pacific, Honeywell and offers data plans with speeds which powers Inmarsat’s than 100 installations on Aerospace. of up to 15 Mbps. This allows Jet ConneX service for the popular Bombardier, Dassault “As part of our long-term passengers to videoconference, Connected Aircraft, is now and Gulfstream business jets. strategy, business jet operators transfer large files, go online, installed aboard 25 business jets JetWave allows business jet and owners in the region will no stream videos and do anything across the Asia Pacific region. passengers to enjoy reliable, longer have to fly their aircraft to else they could do on the This includes major aircraft high-speed, global in-flight Wi- the U.S. for JetWave installation, ground – all at 40,000 feet. Jet platforms such as the Gulfstream Fi that is comparable to what knowing we now offer local ConneX also brings operators G550 and G650 and Bombardier they are used to in the office or installations across Asia Pacific. one step closer to the Connected Global 6000. at home. This reduces installation time Aircraft with the availability of Honeywell’s GoDirect® services, To date, Honeywell has “In Asia Pacific, business and cost.” which provides pilots and delivered over 1,000 JetWave travelers are demanding better JetWave allows business operators with the information systems across the commercial in-flight Wi-Fi, with most willing jets to connect to Inmarsat’s they need to manage their flight airline and business aviation to pay a premium for faster Global Xpress Ka-band operations and network. sectors, with 250 installations connectivity. Honeywell sees the service Jet ConneX, the most

he third ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV project was Commissioning of Third T inducted into the Indian Navy at Port Blair. The ship was commissioned as INLCU L53 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in- Ship of Landing Chief A&N Command. Designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the ship showcases the immense potential Craft Utility of the country’s indigenous ship building capability and is in consonance with the national goal of ‘Make in India’. Mk-IV ‘IN LCU L53’ (GRSE LCU MK-IV ship is an amphibious ship with a displacement of 830 Tons Yard 2094) at port Blair and is capable of transporting combat equipment such as Main Battle Tanks Arjun, T72 and other Armoured Vehicles. The ship is fitted with state- of-the-art equipment and advanced systems such as the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The indigenous CRN 91 Gun with Stabilised Optronic Pedestal provides the ship the requisite offensive capability for undertaking patrolling in addition. The ship, commanded by Lt Cdr Vikas Anand, has a complement of five officers and 45 sailors. Capable of carrying 160 troops in addition, the ships would be based in the Andaman and Nicobar Command bolstering the Command’s capability in undertaking multi role activities such as beaching operations, HADR, search/ rescue, and supply and replenishment of distant islands. The remaining five ships of the project are in an advanced stage of construction and are scheduled to be inducted into Indian Navy over the next year and half. Induction of these ships will contribute to the nation’s maritime security needs and would accomplish India’s quest for self- reliance in shipbuilding.

AVIATION UPDATE MAY 2018 27 DEFENSE & MILITARY

aytheon Company and the U.S. Navy completed the final F-35 gets precision R developmental test to integrate the Joint Standoff Weapon target engagement with C onto the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s C variant, keeping the low- cost, air-to-ground missile on track for full deployment in 2019. Raytheon The JSOW glide weapon uses a GPS-inertial navigation system with an imaging infrared seeker that can identify and track targets autonomously. JSOW C weighs 1,000 pounds and JSOW missile is effective against high-value land targets at ranges greater than 70 nautical miles, day or night, and in adverse weather conditions. “With JSOW C in its internal weapons bay, the Navy’s F-35C can now eliminate the toughest ground targets from significant standoff ranges,” said Mike Jarrett, vice president of Raytheon Air Warfare Systems. “JSOW’s advanced warhead and smart fuse provide fighter pilots with plenty of flexibility against hard and soft targets — plus, it has many programmable effects.” Lockheed Martin, manufacturer of the F-35, and the F-35 Joint Program Office participated in the latest test, which took place on the Navy’s China Lake ranges in California.

Chandrasekhar on 13 Feb 18. the representatives from the Dakota DC 3 After successfully completing OEM, dignitaries from the High - : Commission of the UK and the all test flights, after its restoration,

Homebound to India the aircraft commenced its proud veterans of the IAF who have operated this magnificent Dakota DC-3 aircraft of aircraft served in military with journey from the UK on 17 Apr flying machine. A 1940’s vintage would be the RAF and was also operated 18. It is being flown to India by a inducted shortly in to the Vintage by various civil airlines. joint team crew of the IAF and M/s An aircraft of this generation Reflight Airworks Ltd. The ferry to being flown to India from across Aircraft Flight of the Indian Air The aircraft was obtained India by making en-route halts the World after its restoration, is Force. A large fleet of Dakota from scrap in 2011 and was at France, Italy, Greece, Jordan, an unprecedented event in the DC-3 served in the IAF till 1988. restored to flying condition Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, history of the IAF and joins our It was one of the most in UK by Hon’ble Member of will be completed on 25 Apr 18 vintage flight which was raised in versatile transport aircraft of its Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Mr. at Jamnagar. Palam in 1988. The Present day time. To honour the first Dakota Rajeev Chandrasekhar for gifting heritage aircraft in Vintage Flight which transported troops of the it to the IAF. Subsequently, the IAF To honour the old war are Howard and Tiger moth 1st Sikh Regiment to Srinagar on signed a contract with M/s Reflight horse in its new residence, the with plans afoot to add a wider 27 Oct 47, during the Kashmir Airworks Ltd London for upgrading induction ceremony of Dakota variety of military aircraft which conflict, the IAF has allocated its navigational systems. The CAS VP-905 is scheduled on 04 May forms a part of our rich ancestry. the aircraft with a registration ceremonially accepted the aircraft 18 at Air Force Station Hindan. number. Built in 1944, the into the IAF from Mr. Rajeev The ceremony will include

28 MAY 2018 AVIATION UPDATE DEFENSE & MILITARY

India successfully launches GSAT-6A communication satellite

ndia has launched a sixth Space Research Organisation I satellite using cryogenic (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan and all technology, achieving another scientists. milestone towards space India has had a very research. The latest satellite, successful space programme the 2140-kg GSAT 6A, launched based on its Polar Satellite from here at 1656h on March 29, Launch Vehicle (PSLV) over the also ensured training of some in its designated orbit precisely.” was separated after 17 minutes past few decades but success 20 Indian engineers in French from the three-stage rocket and in cryogenic technology for “The GSAT-6A will space institutions. Mr Seshan injected into the designated India’s Geosynchronous Satellite complement GSAT-6 launched reached the apex in his career as geosynchronous transfer orbit. Launch Vehicle (GSLV) has come earlier. The two satellites will a Secretary to the Government, Live footage was transmitted also after three decades of efforts provide platform for advanced was responsible for creating by the satellite from its onboard to develop it indigenously. technologies for point-to-point cameras. security structure for top leaders communication.” Notably though, the PSLV like the President and Prime The satellite will strengthen He pointed out that the rocket was based on French Minister. India’s communication system Viking technology obtained performance of the second stage The success of the heavy for both civil and military under an agreement signed in of the rocket’s Vikas engine had GSLV MkII-F08 rocket has applications, and possibly the 1960s while for GSLV, some been tweaked to improve by a inspired confidence towards provide speed to the poor basic cryogenic technology significant six percent, and that launching India’s second Moon mobile phone communications has been shared by Russia. its electro-hydraulic actuation Mission, due for October 2018. provided by Indian mobile Not many would know but it is system had been replaced with Said Dr Sivan: “This is the sixth phone companies. The worth recalling that the space a newer electro-mechanical successful launch of GSLV with successful launch sparked smiles cooperation was signed in the actuation system made by ISRO indigenous cryogenic engine. and Prime Minister Narendra late 1960s by a relatively junior itself using high space grade The GSAT-6A satellite was placed Modi congratulated Indian IAS officer, Mr TN Seshan, who lithium (li-Ion) batteries.

he representatives of the Indian MoD visited Kamov Helicopters of Russian Helicopters Indian delegation T Holding Company (part of Rostec) within the framework of the project of the delivering 200 witnessed units of Ka-226T rotorcraft and establishing its serial production in India. The Indian military took part in the demonstration flight of Ka-226T which is to be manufactured by the joint performance of venture in Tumkur. The Delegation of the Indian MoD visited prototype production facility and design bureau Ka-226T of Kamov Helicopters. The visitors were shown the digital models of Ka-226T which is the first digitally developed Russian rotorcraft. A version of Ka-226T in a different technical configuration helicopter was designed specially for the Indian state customer. The production of rotorcraft shall be set up at Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of Russian Helicopters Holding Company, and subsequently it will be transferred phase-by-phase to the site of Indo-Russian Helicopters Limited joint venture in India. All in all, 200 units of Ka-226T helicopters are to be delivered to Indian military. “Our Indian partners were demonstrated Ka-226T capabilities and learned more about the Holding’s groundwork for the project. This visit allowed the colleagues to not only ascertain high performance of this helicopter but to appraise scientific and technical potential of our design bureaus”, noted Andrey Boginskiy, Director General of Russian Helicopters Holding Company. Light utility Ka-226T helicopter, featuring a coaxial main rotor system, with the maximum take-off weight of 3.6 tons is capable of transporting up to 1 ton of payload. It can be equipped with transport cabin, which allows transporting up to 6 people, or modules fitted with special equipment. Improved flight performance of Ka-226T helicopter, environmental friendliness, cost effectiveness, state-of-the-art avionics suite and additional flight safety solutions make this helicopter one of the best in its class.

AVIATION UPDATE MAY 2018 29 AVIATION JOBS

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Interview City Position Date Time Venue Hotel: Novotel,Weikfield IT City Infopark, Survey No. 30/3, Ramwadi, Pune Cabin Crew 4-May-18 9AM - 12PM Viman Nagar InterGlobe Aviation Limited ("IndiGo"),Level 2, Tower C, Global Gurgaon(ISC) Cabin Crew 5-May-18 10AM - 1PM Business Park, MG Road Mumbai Cabin Crew 7-May-18 11AM - 3PM Hotel:The Mirador, 131 / B, New Link Road, Chakala, Andheri East

Guwahati Cabin Crew 10-May-18 9AM - 11AM Hotel: Kiranshree portico , Paltan Bazar, G.S Road

Kolkata Cabin Crew 10-May-18 9AM - 2PM Hotel: Hyatt Regency, JA-1, Sector III, Salt Lake City

Lucknow Cabin Crew 13-May-18 9AM - 12PM Hotel : Vivanta by Taj, Gomti Nagar, Vipin Khand

Hyderabad Cabin Crew 15-May-18 8AM - 10AM Hotel: Radisson, HITEC City, Gachibowli

Shillong Cabin Crew 18-May-18 8AM - 10AM Hotel :Polo Towers, Polo Grounds InterGlobe Aviation Limited ("IndiGo"),Level 2, Tower C, Global Gurgaon(ISC) Cabin Crew 19-May-18 10AM - 1PM Business Park, MG Road Jaipur Cabin Crew 21-May-18 9AM - 12PM Hotel: Royal Orchid Tonk Road, Durgapura

Bangalore Cabin Crew 22-May-18 9AM - 12PM Hotel: Iris ,The business hotel and Spa,70, Brigade Road

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Mumbai Cabin Crew 24-May-18 11AM – 3 PM Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East

Chandigarh Cabin Crew 27-May-18 10 AM -3 PM Hotel: Aroma Complex, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22-C

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30 MAY 2018 AVIATION UPDATE AVIATION JOBS

Give a flying start to your career Announcing walk-in interviews for cabin crew

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City Interview Date Time (Hrs) Venue

Kaledonia (HDIL Building), 4th Floor, Off Western Express Highway, Sahar Mumbai May 5, 2018 1000 hrs to 1300 hrs Road, Andheri East, Near Andheri East Railway Station, Mumbai.

Chandigarh May 10, 2018 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs The Golden Plaza Hotel, Paras Downtown Square Zirakpur, Chandigarh.

Ahmedabad May 11, 2018 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs The Ummed Ahmedabad, Airport Circle, Ahmedabad.

Delhi May 11, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

Novotel, Pune Nagar Road, Weikfield IT Infopark, Survey No. 30/3, Pune May 14, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs Ramwadi,Viman Nagar Pune.

The Legend Inn, 15 Modern Society, Vardha Road,near Sonegaon Airport, Nagpur May 16, 2018 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs Nagpur.

Lucknow May 17, 2018 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs Golden Tulip, 6, Station Road, Lucknow.

The Circle Club, Crossing of VIP Road, Rajarhat, New Town Express Way, Kolkata May 18, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs Opp Charnock Hospital, Kolkata Airport, Kolkata.

Kaledonia (HDIL Building), 4th Floor, Off Western Express Highway, Sahar Mumbai May 19, 2018 1000 hrs to 1300 hrs Road, Andheri East, Near Andheri East Railway Station, Mumbai.

Uday Suites, TC 34/757/3, Watts Lane, Beach PO, Shangumugham,Thiruva Thiruvananthapuram May 24, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs nanthapuram.

Amity Global Business School, 372, St. John's Hospital Road, 3rd Block, Bengaluru May 26, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs Kormangala, Bengaluru.

Delhi May 28, 2018 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

Experienced Cabin Crew and those unable to attend can apply at jetairways.com/careers. For more information, visit jetairways.com/careers or log on to facebook.com/jetairways. Source: Jetairways.com

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CITY INTERVIEW DATE TIME (HRS) VENUE Kolkata 4-May-18 09am - 02pm Holiday INN - Kolkata Airport Biswa Bangla Sarani, Near City Centre - 2, Rajarhat, Kolkata - 700 136. Gurgaon (Head Office) 4-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Delhi 7-May-18 09am - 02pm Lemon Tree Premier - Delhi Airport Asset No. 6, Aerocity Hospitality District, New Delhi 110037. Gurgaon (Head Office) 7-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Jaipur 9-May-18 09am - 02pm Hotel Royal Orchid Tonk Road, Durgapura, Jaipur,Rajasthan-18 Gurgaon (Head Office) 9-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Mumbai 11-May-18 09am - 02pm Hotel Peninsula Grand Sakinaka Junction,Andheri East, Mumbai Gurgaon (Head Office) 11-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Delhi 14-May-18 09am - 02pm Lemon Tree Premier - Delhi Airport, Asset No. 6, Aerocity Hospitality District, New Delhi 110037. Gurgaon (Head Office) 14-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Courtyard Marriot Kochi Airport Hotel, VIP Road, Opposite Kochi International Airport, Nedumbassery, Kochi 16-May-18 09am - 02pm Vappalaserry, P.O., Kochi, Kerela Kochi, Kerela - 683572 Gurgaon (Head Office) 16-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Kolkata 18-May-18 09am - 02pm Holiday INN - Kolkata Airport, Biswa Bangla Sarani, Near City Centre - 2, Rajarhat, Kolkata. Gurgaon (Head Office) 18-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Delhi 21-May-18 09am - 02pm Lemon Tree Premier - Delhi Airport, Asset No. 6, Aerocity Hospitality District, New Delhi 110037. Gurgaon (Head Office) 21-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Bangalore 23-May-18 09am - 02pm The Park 14/7, MG Road, Bangalore - 560042. Gurgaon (Head Office) 23-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Mumbai 25-May-18 09am - 02pm Hotel Peninsula Grand Sakinaka Junction, Andheri East, Mumbai -400072 Gurgaon (Head Office) 25-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Delhi 28-May-18 09am - 02pm Lemon Tree Premier - Delhi Airport, Asset No. 6, Aerocity Hospitality District, New Delhi 110037. Gurgaon (Head Office) 28-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Shillong 30-May-18 09am - 02pm Hotel Polo Towers Polo Grounds, Shillong, Meghalaya - 793001 Gurgaon (Head Office) 30-May-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.

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