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    SalamAir to operate scheduled flights to four destinations in India

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    SalamAir to fly from Salalah to Calicut, Muscat to Jaipur, Lucknow, Trivandrum Muscat, 31st March 2022: Sultanate’s fastest-growing value-for-money airline, SalamAir, has announced non-stop flights to four Indian cities – from Salalah to Calicut and from Muscat to Jaipur, Lucknow, and Trivandrum. The flights from Salalah to Calicut will operate on Friday and Sunday starting from 3rd April. Flights from Muscat to Jaipur will operate daily except Sunday, Lucknow double daily, and Trivandrum daily except Monday. While the Salalah to Calicut route is new, previously, SalamAir operated special flights to these Indian destinations as part of the COVID-19 pandemic related air bubble pact between India and Oman, now with the launch of the scheduled flights from Muscat to Jaipur, Lucknow, and Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), SalamAir has expanded its network in the Indian Subcontinent.Capt. Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir, said, “In line with our network expansion plan, it is with great pleasure that we announce our direct flights to India. Our aim is always to provide our customers with greater connectivity and convenience, and the addition of these routes will cater to the expat population, business travellers, and tourists. Our strategic cooperation with Oman Air enables us to serve the Indian market and augment demand and traffic volume, thus fulfilling the Oman Vision 2040”. SalamAir recently announced its strategic cooperation with Oman Air, which expanded the codeshare agreement to facilitate dynamic and smooth passengers’ movement to the Sultanate to promote tourism growth. He added, As part of our network expansion goals, we plan to introduce non-stop flights from Suhar to Calicut; the groundwork for these flights is currently being done to have four flights a week on this route, which we hope to announce soon. He continued, While Oman is home to a large Indian community, India is one of the top trading partners of Oman. During the pandemic, we operated multiple charter flights; and we hope to continue our service to the community and hope our flights will continue to facilitate and strengthen these strong ties and bilateral relationships in the future.

    Drones, Recent News

    Skye Air demonstrates its Drone Technology to the World at Dubai Expo 2020

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    New Delhi, 30th March, 2022: Indian Drone Delivery start-up, Skye Air, which recently achieved a benchmark of 1000+ flights has demonstrated its drone technology to the World at the India Pavilion, Expo 2020, Dubai. Drone delivery startup will showcase Indian-made drones at International Diaspora. It will be exhibiting its cutting-edge technology at the Expo 2020, Dubai from March 24th to March 31st, 2022. Skye Air will be exhibiting its flagship “Skye Ship One”. It has a load capacity of 25 kg with speed of 35 km/hour and covers a distance of 20 Kms (aerial) on a single charge. Commenting on Skye Air showcasing its Drone Delivery tech at the India Pavilion, Expo 2022, Ankit Kumar, CEO, Skye Air said, “It’s a proud moment that we are here in the UAE at the India Pavilion showcasing a technology developed by Indian engineers to and for the world. The vision at Skye Air is to enable faster, efficient and cost effective logistics for our clients across the world. We have started with India and after having completed over 1000+ flights, this gives us confidence to bring the similar services in UAE and other markets. During the next few days, we shall also be conducting numerous awareness activities at the India Pavilion around Drone Delivery. “This long week is going to be the closing week for Expo 2020 which has been running for the last 6 months and we felt this is the right time to make the world see an indigenised technology which is not only disrupting conventional logistics but also bringing cost-effectiveness to the overall solution. As we are enabling over 40% reduction in logistics cost in India for healthcare industry, we are confident on extending the similar cost-effectiveness with this new technology globally” said Ankit Kumar.

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    PHD CHAMBER HOSTS AIR CARGO SUMMIT-2022

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    The theme of the summit was “Sustainable Future Growth of Air Cargo-Focus on Gati Shakti Master Plan” 29th March 2022, New Delhi: PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry organized its annual AIR CARGO SUMMIT -2022 with the theme “Sustainable Future Growth of Air Cargo-Focus on Gati Shakti Master Plan”. The summit witnessed participation of the policy makers and industry stalwarts and students. At the summit, Amrit Lal Meena, IAS, Special Secretary, Logistics Division, DPIIT focused on Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) as a tool to ease the process and surmount the challenges of Air Cargo Sector. He further highlighted three issues which need to be addressed in time bound manner. First, to reduce logistic cost second, system and processes to be in place in which ULIP will play an important role as it will facilitate a user with the information and access to all 24 systems as per their convenience and third, the most important is to put user convenience at the top priority. ULIP will ease the process in most of the ways and will be an enabler in increasing visibility and reduction in cost. He emphasised that a framework of resolutions will be prepared to address these issues, if required will take further steps and will solve it in time bound manner. On behalf of MoCA, Piyush Srivastava, Sr. Economic Advisor, MoCA mentioned some of the key ideas under PM Gatishakti master plan. He said that ultimate focus should be on the planning and formulation of policies so that wastage of resources are avoided. PM Gatishkati is a blueprint of Amritkaal with target to develop a multi modal approach in logistics.’ Sabka Prayas’ will empower this program in coming future. He said industry and ministry should join hands to fast forward the implementation f policies. Some of the issues related to cargo lands has also been addressed, he added. In his concluding remarks he suggested that Power Cargo Airports to be developed to become international transshipment hub which is futuristic and inclusive. On policy side, Sudhendu J. Sinha, Adviser (Infrastructure Connectivity – Transport and Electric Mobility), Niti Aayog suggested steps for sustainability in the logistic sector. He said that very solid ,logical and precise approach is required to make India’s position globally strong in this sector. Amritkaal is a window available for preparation and to explore every possibility in infrastructure sector. Policies formulated by the government have the vision of alignment to push forward the sectors towards a national goal. He mentioned PM Gatishakti shall be a game changer in infrastructure development as it will provide a digital framework for all the projects under this flagship programme. All details and information are precisely covered under it which will further enhance the performance and transparency of the projects. Vipin Vohra Chair- PHD Civil Aviation Committees with his insightful presentation shared his views on Collaboration and communication, as well as harnessing the most advanced models and technologies, with facilitation and flexibility of rules, will help the sector manage costs and improve efficiencies to keep it sustainable through this difficult time. Though the air cargo industry has demonstrated how resilient and fast-moving it can be when under pressure, the pandemic’s impact has disrupted air cargo flows , while revealing some weaknesses in the global supply and with opportunities for handling and delivering cargo in a different way. To ensure faster revival to previous volumes, the Indian air cargo industry also has to overcome some of the multitude challenges faced globally and also some of the bottlenecks it still faces domestically. This crisis is a critical wake-up call for the India Air cargo industry. Digitization across the sector resulting in a more enterprising industry and end-to-end adaptation of AI & IT tools, to propel this industry into a sustainable & secure future is the need of the hour, he said. Michael Jain, Co-Chair, PHDCCI in his vote of thanks extended his sincere thanks to the Industry stalwarts for gracing the occasion and for always being a constant support in the chambers endeavours. He also expressed sincere thanks to all the Distinguished guests from the Industry for their presence, which has definitely added further value to our summit and also grateful to all the Air Cargo Associations representing the industry for their presence. The enriching perspectives shared by all the eminent dignitaries have truly been enlightening and informative in nature for today’s summit. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, PHDCCI, talked about that how pandemic while having had a detrimental impact on the air transport industry, has also offered an opportunity for the Industry to rethink their future strategies and operations in a way that shapes a greener & sustainable future. This vital & resilient Air Cargo sector is currently set for a huge transformation and the current need is to adopt sustainable strategies for its future growth. Digital technology adoption, ensuring adequate dedicated freight capacity, implementation of air freight stations, increased stakeholder collaboration, innovation, agility, real-time collaboration, enabling seamless air cargo partner integration and connectivity for efficient and transparent end-to-end operations, along with focus on infrastructure investments are the major prerequisites for the Industry’s resilient and sustainable future growth, he said.

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    IndiGo starts direct flight between Bhopal and Chennai

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    New Delhi, 30th March 2022: The Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State for Civil Aviation (Gen)Dr V.K Singh (Retd) inaugurated the direct flight between Bhopal and Chennai by Indigo yesterday. The airline will be deploying its A320, a 150-seater twin turbofan engine passenger aircraft and is primarily used on Domestic routes. With this new flight launch, total number of departures from Bhopal on average will be10 daily flights with 44 daily departure flights from the state of Madhya Pradesh. Speaking on the occasion, Jyotiraditya Scindia said, “It is a fortunate day for me that heart of India (Bhopal)is being connected to the centre of development, business, progress as well as religious emotions (Chennai). From July 2021, Bhopal which was previously connected with 5 cities, is now connected 10 cities – Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Prayagraj, Agra, Ahmedabad, Raipur and Chennai. There is also an increase in weekly flights from Bhopal from 94 to 216 flights, an increase of 150%.”

    Drones

    Three major advanced aerial mobility trends to look out for

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    The feature dwells upon advanced aerial mobility industry current scenario along with the recent trends, dynamics and strategies adopted by the market players. BY PRATIK KIRVE The future of mobility is changing and the pace of innovation and advancements proves the same. In the next few years,people will not only witness the drones used by cinematographers but also the aerial vehicles used to transport people and cargo over the short distances. Advanced aerial mobility is the future of the transport. Aircrafts systems equipped with advanced and smart technologies will open up new avenues of mobility. Transporting people over short or medium distance safety will become possible as leading companies, organizations, and government authorities have been drawing out plans to launch air taxis, connect airports and other destinations, and improve overall operational efficiency. Autonomous aircrafts that need little or no supervision of on-board pilots will emerge and fast transportation solutions will become a reality. Moreover, these aircrafts will be designed by taking environmental concerns into consideration. Advanced aerial mobility industry will observe few trends in terms of navigation, integration of smart systems, and lifecycle management. The demand for innovative solutions will increase in the coming years. This will supplement the growth of the market. According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global advanced aerial mobility market is estimated to reach $16.81 billion by 2025 and $110.02 billion by 2035. Following are some of the new developments and trends taking place across the world. Navigation and maneuverability The advent of autonomous advanced aerial mobility vehicles would enable the access to locations that were inaccessible before. Accessing locations at low and medium altitudes and travelling short and medium distances are possible. These automated flying aircrafts can navigate with the help of maps, spot people, detect properties, and land safety with on-board pilot giving instructions. Moreover, these aircrafts are equipped with advanced algorithms and capabilities to avoid collision and be safe. The automatic detection capabilities of aircrafts in the vicinity will help in operating safely in the high-density areas. In addition, altitude control and path following technologies will be developed in the coming years to offer more control than before to the automated aircrafts. Moving people and cargo over short and medium distances in much lesser time than before will become a reality. The airports can also be connected through the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology. While a car or train would take hours to reach from one airport to another, these aircrafts would save a lot of time and improve overall efficiency of operations. With increase in accessibility, there will be surge in utilization of hub airports. Integration of intelligent systems The autonomous aircrafts are equipped with intelligent systems to carry out tasks with little help or supervision of on-board pilots. The implementation of sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and cognitive systems will help in executing different tasks. Finding the path between towers, cables, and high-altitude building need an intelligent system in an aircraft. This kind of transportation need higher safety levels as compared to traditional land-based transportation. To enable such level of decision making and safety, intelligent systems with advanced technologies need to be installed. In these systems, cyber security becomes a key concern as cyber criminals can target these systems and jeopardize people and cargo in these aircrafts. The potential for cyber attacks rises considerably with connected and autonomous systems. The research and development activities for ensuring security of these systems are ongoing, and the more sophisticated systems will be introduced in the coming years as cyber criminals discover different types of attacks. Lifecycle management of aircrafts Reducing environmental footprint as much as possible is becoming the objective of every manufacturer of aircraft systems with rise in awareness regarding various concerns related to the environment. The products need to be designed and manufactured in such a way that it can be reused, disposed, and recycled even after the product life ends. Raw materials and manufacturing processes need to be analyzed. As the reuse and recycling of some electric components and lightweight materials is difficult, development of new materials will be carried out. Moreover, manufacturers should inform and educate the operators about the potential hazards and environmental impact of some of the materials. This will help in servicing and maintenance phases. It is important to consider the recycling and decommission of aircraft parts during the design phase. Lightweight materials such as titanium, aluminum, and other alloys have been used in aircrafts. These materials can be reused and recycled. However, the composite materials such as carbon fiber and other resins are difficult to recycle. So, there needs to be a proper consideration in choosing the raw material for building the aircraft. The ongoing research and development activities focus on creating materials that would be recycled and reused after the end of their lives. Same goes for batteries. The battery technology and components must reduce the overall costs and the composition of chemicals must improve performance. However, they should also address environmental concerns and reduce the challenges that may arise in future due to the end of battery life. (The writer is currently working as a Team Lead – Content Writing at Allied Market Research. He can be reached at:pratik.kirve@alliedmarketresearch.net)

    Drones

    The emerging drone sector of India

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    Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs – also known as drones – have long been welcomed across industries. Businesses have realized that drones have multiple commercial applications, some of which go beyond basic surveillance, photography, or videos, and they are already using them to transform daily work in some industries. By Swapnik Jakkampudi Drones have now forayed in a variety of sectors, primarily owing to robust investment support and loosening regulations. Responding to the rapidly evolving technology, companies are creating new business and operating models. In India, application of commercial drones has cuts across sectors such as construction, education, law enforcement, media and entertainment, precision agriculture, surveying and mapping, and inspection and monitoring. In fact, Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) have by far been one of the most looked up to and promising technologies emerging from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As per an industry report, the market for UAVs in India is expected to touch xxx million by end of 2022. Pandemic has made sectors embrace this technology even faster Pandemic has made one thing clear, that drones are the future. The pandemic has pushed for digitisation. With this digital shift there is immense opportunity for the drone industry to flourish and grow in the years to come.Businesses across all verticals have started realising the upsides which are the cost efficiency, time saving and technological advancements that drones can weave into a business. Not just commercial but today various examples of drones in development projects show the possibilities of using them in the field of humanitarian aid and environmental protection. Changing face of the healthcare and disaster management With the trends induced by the pandemic, the importance of drone technology is especially realised in sectors like rural healthcare and providing relief package for disaster recovery. With a high tech make over in these spaces, drones will help overcome a number of big challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic has raised a red flag. Drones can also come to the aid of healthcare workers while delivering human organs for transplant. While there may be plenty of donors to meet the requirements, what often becomes a barrier is that available organs often don’t reach desperate patients. Also few cities are turning to this technology as a tool for disaster response. In many countries, Drones are deployed to help find people that are in need of assistance. They have also been used to create disaster maps and assess damage after events like hurricanes and earthquakes. Armed with technology such as infrared cameras, and AR technology, it can also be used to create heat maps that can help fire-fighters locate hotspots. These can also help locate people that need rescue and help with relief package deliveries where natural disasters strike. Time saving & cost effective Besides, drones ability to drive efficiency, it is also time saving and cost effective. This technology will surely disrupt the traditional methods of operation and infuse more efficiency across sectors. Also with the government’s empowering policy on drone operation, it is only a matter of time before drones become mainstream and an integral part for different businesses. Drones will surely change the face of how sectors operate in the near future. Drones can help in advancement of remote and inaccessible areas along with giving agriculture of our country a bigger platform. Create employment opportunities The growing use of drones will also exponentially boost the demand for qualified professionals who can build, manage, service and operate them. The Drone Federation of India has indicated that under the favourable climate for the drone industry there are approximately 100 drone manufacturers, at least 200 drone service providers and over 1 lakh drone pilots in India. This surely indicates that it will present immense job opportunities. Further after the policy regarding the drone rules will come into being, drone sector alone will generate 5-7 lakh job opportunities. Also with the industry maturing, the drone job market within it is becoming increasingly multifaceted. As a matter of fact, companies are not just competing to advance the latest UAV technology, but also to grab the very best talent–pilots, UAV operators, engineers, and data processing and analysis experts. Moreover, potential positions range from full-time to contract-based work, even internships across many industries. Optistic environment and a promising future 2021 has been a promising year for UAVs as it created an optimistic environment with the introduction of new drones rules and PLI scheme. Tiding over all odds, Drone sector is one such sector that has been consistently picking up which is a positive sign for the growth and economy picking up. Many companies in India have signed new deals to kick off large-scale, commercial B2B drone operations. As most of the companies operating in this sector primarily comprise of start ups, they are looking up to the government to simplify policies and provide better support that would help them scale up manufacturing and leverage the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Road ahead The government needs to realise that the drone Industry in India is still at a nascent stage and very small and mostly run by very small start-ups, therefore, the govt. should announce special Drone VC fund, reduction in GST, R&D grants, tax exemptions, import and export benefits and infrastructure development grants for start-ups and SMEs to help the domestic industry grow faster than the global counterparts and serve not only the domestic market but the global market. Also one of the important aspect for faster adoption of this technology is that volumes are the need of the hour to bring down the costs. Moreover, government should lay down clear export and import policies which are in favour of the sector to keep with the momentum and tap on global opportunities. Today, both enterprises and the government are realising the economic and social opportunities and sustainability that UAVs can offer. The faster adoption of UAVs is therefore critical to realise the potential of this technology. And there is no doubt that this will also turn the drone segment

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    Wings India 2022 theme is India@75: New Horizon for Aviation Industry

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    Hyderabad,22 March 2022: The Ministry of Civil Aviation(MOCA) and FICCI are jointly organizing WINGS INDIA 2022 – Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation (Commercial, General and Business Aviation), providing a congenial forum catering to the rapidly changing dynamics of the sector. It focuses on new business acquisition, investments, policy formation and regional connectivity. It will provide a much-desired fillip to the aviation, and restructured focused forums shall be instrumental in attaining the objective of connecting the Buyers, Sellers, Investors, and other stakeholders at a common vantage forum ‘WINGS INDIA 2022’ from 24th – 27th March 2022, Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, India. Hyderabad being the hub of Aviation, remains the natural host of the event. MOCA is delighted to announce the launch of the next edition of “WINGS INDIA AWARDS 2022” for Excellence in the Civil Aviation Sector. As part of the country’ Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), the theme of the event is “India@75: New Horizon for Aviation Industry”. “WINGS INDIA AWARDS” will be conferred upon the Aviation-related Companies / Institutions / Organizations that have created benchmarks and made notable contributions in the area of Civil Aviation in India. The prestigious Award Ceremony will be organized on Thursday, 25th March 2022, on the side-lines of WINGS INDIA 2022. Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation will be formally inaugurating the event on 25th March, 2022. Several foreign dignitaries, ambassadors, representatives from various sectors of Aviation like Airlines, Airport Operators, Airports Agencies, Civil Aviation Authorities, Consultant, Engineering, Flight/ Simulator Training, Flight Operations / Transportation, Maintenance\Repair & Overhaul Agencies, Pilot / Instructor, Sales, Service or Support etc. will be taking part in the event. In his message for the event, Shri Scindia said “Wings India 2022 epitomizes the Government of India’s commitment to transform India into the world’s top civil aviation hub. I am confident that the forum that Wings India provides, will serve to synchronize policy formation, with concerns of the stakeholders in the civil aviation sector. Hence, it will consequentially bring unprecedented investment and business acquisition opportunities, thereby creating millions of jobs for those looking to enter this industry. Our new Helicopter Policy, Drone Policy, MRO Policy and Flying Training Organization Policy stand as testimony towards our commitment to streamline and promote the entry of Indian industry into opportunities that the Civil Aviation sector has to offer. I look forward to seeing all the stakeholders at Wings India 2022 and celebrating this incredible growth story of the Indian Civil Aviation Sector.” Gen Dr. V.K. Singh (Retd.), Minister of State for Ministry of Civil Aviation has expressed his wishes for the event, “As India continues to emerge towards playing a dominant role globally, its aviation sector cannot be overlooked. This sector acts as a growth multiplier including economic output, jobs and trade enabled through better connectivity and has proved to be one of the largest contributors to the ‘Make in India’ initiative. WINGS INDIA 2022 is Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation, providing a congenial forum catering to the rapidly changing dynamics of the sector, focusing on new business acquisition, investments, policy formation and regional connectivity. With all measures taken, for India Aviation, “the sky is the limit”. I wish Wings 2022 will be a huge success.” First two days i.e. 24th and 25th March will have different exhibition, discussions, demonstration like Exhibition & Flying Display by SARANG Team (Indian Air Force), roundtable/panel discussion on Helicopter Industry, Business Aviation, Krishi UDAN, Golden Age of Drones, India – US Roundtable with AMCHAM, Drone Demonstration, Inaugural Session: India@75: New Horizon for Aviation Industry, Global CEOs Forum, Wings India Awards 2022 ceremony etc. On 26th and 27th March, 2022, Exhibition & mesmerising Flying Display by SARANG Team (Indian Air Force) will be witnessed and will be open for general public. For other information about event, website https://www.wings-india.co.in can be visited.

    Drones, Recent News

    Skye Air Mobility takes off for a drone enabled future

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    New Delhi, 15th March, 2022: Skye Air Mobility, a Drone Delivery logistics firm with headquarters at New Delhi is changing the face of businesses as it continues to achieve its key milestones cutting across diverse sectors such as healthcare, diagnostics, ecommerce and agri-commodity. The tech start-up which recently completed its 1000 deliveries via its flagship Skye Ship One, last Friday has achieved several key milestones. Skye Air marks a milestone of 1000 flights in 6 months; making India the 12th nation in the world to lead the drone delivery space. This is a step forward for the entire industry towards making India a Global Drone Hub by 2030. Some notable ones which have made a buzz have been its association with the Telangana Government’s ‘Medicine from the Sky project’. Skye Air under different consortiums- Flipkart Air consortium, Blue Dart Med Express Consortium & Dunzo Med-Air Consortium, enabled an all-round ecosystem for drone based logistic transportation. These flights were a part of the live demonstration trials conducted in real-time with vaccines, covid diagnostic samples and medicines in Vikarabad (Telangana). Further adding a feather in the cap, Skye Air has been the first drone delivery company from India which has showcased Indigenised drones at the Dubai Air Show marking a defined space for India in the drone logistics ecosystem globally. Commenting on the milestone Ankit Kumar, CEO, Skye Air Mobility said, “The Drone Rules 2021 has given wings to the Drone Delivery space in India. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has been on the forefront with a mission to make India a global drone hub by 2030. We are very grateful to the authorities for providing the right push to this industry. Our clients such as Dunzo Digital, Flipkart, Blue Dart Express, Redcliffe Labs have entrusted us with a greater responsibility of transporting packages in a safe and secure environment. We thrive on the success and happy smiles of our clients and this day when we celebrate 1000+ delivery milestone, we dedicate this to our clients, regulators and our well-capable team who have made this possible. And this is just the beginning, because we are warming up for achieving greater success not just in India but also in other nations. Our goal remains to impact lives of many by providing faster, efficient and cost-effective deliveries”.

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    Meet the Inspirational Mentor of Mentors-Guruji Shrii Arnav of Gemstoneuniverse

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    At Aviation World we had the brilliant opportunity to catch up with the highly inspirational spiritual Guru- The mentor of Mentors-Guruji Shrii Arnav and what better an opportunity than to have the thoughts of this inspirational leader during the prestigious Wings India. Guruji Shrii Arnav is the mentor of Gemstoneuniverse the world’s largest portal to retail natural Astrological Gemstones Online. He is an Astrologer, Gemologist, Life coach, consultant to the stars, mentor of millionaires and coach to statesmen to business tycoons to sport stars to the who’s who of the world. He is also the author of the magnum opus of Astro Gemology-The Secrets of Jyotish Gems available in 6 languages and released by His Excellency the President of India- Sri Pranab Mukherjee. In this rare opportunity we get the answers to some of the most relevant answers related to the aviation industry as well as Guruji’s Life. AW: Aviation World G: Guruji Shrii Arnav AW: You lead such a high life which must include frequent travel. Which is your preferred airline or business jet that tops your list? Any interesting travel experience if you would like to share with us? G: Well this question brings a fair amount of nostalgia in me. I have travelled in most airlines, private jets and military aircraft etc but my first air travel abroad in 1999 from Delhi to London Via Ashgabat( Turkmenistan) in Turkmenistan Airways remains my most favourite and adventurous flight because of two reasons. First this was an award ticket given to me by Competition Success Review for winning the Mr. Super Brain of India contest 1999 and secondly all money was reward money paid by the organizers or was my own self earned money. I did not have to depend on my parents for that and that made me mighty proud back then. We had a layover at Ashgabat for 4 hours I think and the friends I made back then are still in my life. It was memorable and fun. Besides that time there were not many rules and regulations so it was a lot of fun and excitement. What happened there- That I am not sharing (Smiles) AW: Would you like to share any interesting observations for the aviation sector as our readers will be curious to hear from you? G: Aviation, Travel and Tourism and hospitality business has been badly hit due to the COVID pandemic for the last two years, however I see a tremendous turnaround starting December 2022 or January 2023 and that resurgence will be led by Asia. A new normal has been set, people are now accustomed to the new safety norms and the world, life and business has to go on. The worst is over. I also see change in duty free shopping patterns, cross alliances and new offerings. All that augurs well for the end customer. I am also happy that the Maharaja has returned back home. AW: Your book “The secrets of Jyotish Gems” has been highly acclaimed and is rated as the bestseller. How can one relate with the inputs of the book and enhance their thought process. How Guruji Shrii Arnav feels when he is being called as the ‘Father of Astro Gemology’? G: India is the land that has gifted the world Sacred Astrology and Healing Gemstones. The power of Gemstones is well known by Asian people who wear them for health, wealth, success and a better life. The secrets of Jyotish Gems was not a planned book and it happened by sheer serendipity. A chance meeting with Mr. Narendra Kumar-The founder Chairman of Haranand Publications in Delhi led to me sending some chapters that were stored in my hard drive. He then further asked for all chapters and then 3 months later I got a congratulatory call from him saying that my book was published and was listed at Amazon. I have to give credit to him that he published the book without a single edit and furthermore such was the response that it is available in 6 languages and being translated in 8 additional languages. What I can say about the book that it is a pure fundamental text that just speaks about the Indian System of gem Therapy and if used well by the aspirant can make one into an expert and deliver solid value to people. It is very humbling for me when I am referred to as the Father of Astro Gemology but I do sleep well because I think me and my team has done a good job in the last 2 and half decades. We were awarded the copyright for the term Jyotish Gemstones Therapy ™ by the Government of India and have over a million documented case studies of success with Astrology and Gem Therapy. That we could add a bit of glory and shine to these hallowed sciences given by our great rishis (Sages) is an absolute honour and breaks the general perception of what and how Astrology is practiced generally. AW: Guruji the Humans of Gemstoneuniverse program has become a rage featuring powerful information by you, live spiritual practices and kriyas, and mindfulness sessions with participation of superstars of the likes of Nick Bolletieri the Legendary Tennis coach to Lennox Louis the last undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world and Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox etc. Please tell us more about it. G: I am glad you asked. The Humans of Gemstoneuniverse is a program that is all about human beings, their emotions, their highs and lows and most importantly how an individual pivoted to overcome a particularly difficult or a stressful situation. It gives hope backed by cutting edge information and real human experience shares that makes it so relatable and valuable. I started my professional consultancy way back in 1995 and 26 years henceforth we at Gemstoneuniverse are privileged that we have had millions of experiences shared with us that we now want to share for human good. I personally believe

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    Usha Padhee, JS, MoCA reviews arrangements for Wings India-2022

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    March 10, 2022, Hyderabad: A preparatory meeting to discuss the matters related to the organization of Wings India 2022 event held on Tuesday under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation at Begumpet Airport along with officials of Telangana Government, AAI and FICCI. The fifth edition of Wings India -2022 which is Asia’s largest Civil Aviation Show and is scheduled to be held at Begumpet Airport from March 24 to 27 with the first two days being the business days and rest for the general public. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The event is projected to help the aviation sector stakeholders gain an insight into technology driven innovations which will revolutionize air travel in the coming years.This edition of Wings India will be featuring exhibition, chalets, demonstration flights, CEOs forum, static display, aerobatics, media conferences, B2B meetings and conferences, etc. The meeting was also attended by the officials from various departments/ authorities involved in facilitation of infrastructure, law and order and other services such as Police, Traffic, Fire, CISF, GHMC, Bureau of Immigration, Customs, BCAS, Air India, GMR, Water department, municipality, energy department, APHO, disaster management, Bird group, AIESL, Telangana State Aviation academy, Indian oil and others. FICCI briefed the attendees about the show and its highlights. Over 125 international & domestic exhibitors are expected to participate along with 11 hospitality chalets, 15+ country delegations and 25+ States & Union Territories. Aviation Ministers of several countries and Industry captains are expected to participate in the Global Aviation Summit.The Sarang team of Air Force will be adding glory by their aerobatics at the show.

    FOREWORD

    Dear Reader’s,

     

    The current edition of Aviation World has covered many areas of Aerospace & Defence based on the latest development in the sector. The front cover highlights three different images, first for the Union Civil Aviation Minister ….. who is leading from the front to steer Indian Civil Aviation sector to witness one of the most interesting phases. He is also facing most tumultuous timing due to the ongoing financial stress in the Aviation sector due to ATF rising cost and long airspace restrictions resulting in mounting losses for Indian carriers. Despite of all the ground level challenges,the minister is addressing new things on regular basis which keeps the sector motivated. We have featured many such developmental works in this edition done under his guidance which will be interesting to read.

    Our lead story on “ The West War” is another important feature which covers the ground level reality of the challenges faced by the Aviation sector. Its though time ahead and we believe it will pass soon .

    There are features on Regional connectivity and MoCA revised rules on the UDAN 2.0 and how its going to transform the flying experience within India.

    In this edition, we have covered topics on MRO,Various Policy changes,Sea Plane Operations by SkyHop Aviation, TATA-Airbus joint project on C295 military aircraft under Make In India which is expected to roll out soon and many other interesting contents which will be good to read.

    We are covering Farnborough International Airshow 2026 from 20-24July 2026 in London and our next edition will be based on the same event.For features, you may contact our team on priority basis.

     

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