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    WINGS INDIA 2022

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    Event Date: 24th-27th March 2022 Venue: Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad Hosted By FICCI & MOCA Format: Physical Media Associate: Aviation WorldFICCI jointly with Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India and Airports Authority of India is organising the 5th edition of its flagship event on Civil Aviation (Commercial, General and Business Aviation) and Aerospace “WINGS INDIA 2022”. The biennial event of this series of event is scheduled from 24th to 27th March 2022 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.Wings India 22 aims to be the most comprehensive event on the Civil Aviation Industry calendar that includes Exhibition, Chalets, Demonstration Flights, CEOs Forum, Static Display, Aerobatics, Media Conferences, B2G / B2B meetings and Conferences etc. The event will focus on every segment of the aviation industry including Drones, Aircraft & Helicopter Manufacturers, Space Industry, Airlines, Airline Services & Air Cargo, Aircraft Machinery & Equipment Companies, Airport Infrastructure & MRO, Skill development, Aircraft Interior, Aircraft Technologies & Innovation, Air Navigation Equipment Suppliers and Service Providers. For more information contact: Manoj Mehta; E: aviation@ficci.com website: http://www.wings-india.co.in/

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    DEF EXPO-2022

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    Event Date: 10th-13th March 2022 Venue: Helipad Exhibition Centre (HEC), Gandhinagar, Gujarat Hosted By: Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), MoD, Govt. of India Format: Physical The 12th edition of DefExpo-2022, on Land, Naval & Homeland Security Systems Exhibition will be held from 10th to 13th March 2022 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The Exhibition will be held at Helipad Exhibition Centre (HEC) and Inaugural/official functions & seminars will be held at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre (MMCEC). For more information: Email: ceo.defex-mod@gov.in; Website: www.defexpo.gov.in  

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    WORLD DEFENSE SHOW 2022

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    Event Date: 6-9 March 2022 Host City: Riyadh, KSA Format: PhysicalWorld Defense Show will offer participants, visitors and partners access to unparalleled networking opportunities, state of the art innovative hubs and unrivalled live displays and demonstrations that will bring to life what the future of defense has to offer. For any enquiries, kindly contact on: enquiries@worlddefenseshow.com; www.worlddefenseshow.com

    Airports

    Prime Minister lays foundation stone of Noida International Greenfield Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh

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    November 25, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of Noida International Greenfield Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. Noida International Airport is planned in 1334 hectares area at Jewar in the Yamuna Expressway International Development Authority (YEIDA) notified area of district Gautam Budhha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The airport will be strategically located at about 72 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport, about 52 kilometers from Noida, about 130 kilometers from Agra and about 90 kilometers from Multi-Modal Logistics Hub at Dadri. The project will be implemented by Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL), which is a joint-venture company. UP Government will hold a share of 37.5 per cent in the company. Other stake-holders are Noida – 37.5 per cent, Greater Noida – 12.5 per cent and YEIDA – 12.5 per cent. The project will be completed in 4 phases. As per Concession Agreement, first phase for 12 million passengers per annum is to be completed and made operational within 1095 days from the appointed date by 29.9.2024. The airport is strategically located with the excellent approach roads in all directions. There is a 100 meter wide Yamuna Expressway connecting Greater Noida to Agra. The 100 meter wide Western Peripheral Expressway passes through Yamuna Expressway at Formula-1 Track connecting Palwal, Manesar, Ghaziabad, Baghpat and Meerut. For the Jewar airport all clearances and NOCs have been obtained. Land acquisition has been completed. The Concession Agreement for the project was signed on 7th October, 2020 and financial closure has been achieved on 10th August, 2021. Master Plan for the development of the airport has been approved and rehabilitation and re-settlement has been completed. By the implementation of this project, there will be all round development of the industrial infrastructure in the region, employment opportunities will increase and manufacturing and export will be encouraged. The Airport will also facilitate air traffic along with rapid growth in tourism. YEIDA under the Government of Uttar Pradesh is the Nodal department for the development of the project.

    Civil Aviation

    SriLankan Airlines to consolidate India operations to pre-COVID levels

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    November 25, New Delhi: SriLankan Airlines assured to Indian travellers that the Airline is committed to increase the flights to destinations that were temporarily halted due to the pandemic, restore operations to pre-COVID-19 levels, and offer Indian travelers a wide range of connections to Sri Lanka.SriLankan Airlines’ Chairman, Ashok Pathirage, said “India is our biggest market, and we are dedicated to re-establish operations to full scale where the Indian market is concerned. We continued to operate both passenger and cargo flights to and from India even during periods of lockdown and despite many global travel restrictions. . “ It is an ideal time to create awareness about SriLankan Airlines’ operations in the Indian market and build confidence among travelers to book with the Airline as lockdowns are being lifted and global travel restrictions are eased, added Mr. Pathirage. “The inflow of tourists from India to Sri Lanka has increased considerably in the last few months, with Sri Lanka being one of the first few countries to open borders and welcome fully vaccinated Indian travelers including those who have taken Covaxin. India continues to be one of Sri Lanka’s most significant source markets for international travelers, “he said. “The Airline was able to adapt to meet the changing needs of the industry as the pandemic raged on and played a key role in bridging countries and facilitating the movement of people and critical supplies, including between India and Sri Lanka,” stated Richard Nuttall, Chief Commercial Officer of SriLankan Airlines. Accordingly, Cargo operations emerged as a key activity in the Airline’s business model, and SriLankan plans to introduce more dedicated Cargo flights to its operation. SriLankan Airlines’ Head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution, Dimuthu Tennakoon, said that the Airline is now forging ahead with plans and investments to reestablish its presence in the Indian market. “Recently, the Airline flew down a group of Indian media personnel for a familiarization (FAM) tour of Sri Lanka, so that they could be updated on the current environment in the country for Indian tourists in terms of facilities to ensure a COVID-Safe holiday. He added, “Likewise, we conducted several media FAM tours including a recently concluded major FAM tour for fifty top brand influencers from India who go to experience the diverse culture and heritage of Sri Lanka, which in turn they would promote to their audiences in India. Additionally, there is a pan-India brand campaign in progress at the moment.” When global aviation was at its lowest point, SriLankan Airlines continued to launch flights to new destinations including to Nairobi; Korea; Moscow; Frankfurt; Sydney; Kathmandu; and Paris during 2020 and 2021, with more destination in the pipeline. SriLankan Airlines’ global network expanded significantly, and all new destinations were introduced after thorough studies of factors such as demand, frequency and response. The new routes are indicative of the Airline’s continuous commitment to enhance its network and the travel options available to its passengers worldwide. SriLankan currently operates out of the following Indian cities: Chennai; Tiruchirappalli; Madurai; Bangalore; Hyderabad; Trivandrum; Kochi; Delhi and Mumbai. The Airline introduced a special “buy one and get one free” offer to Indian travelers in the past four months to entice them to travel to Colombo and beyond on SriLankan Airlines. The offer was timed along with the Sri Lankan Government’s announcement to reopen the island to fully vaccinated Indian tourists and was very successful. Furthermore, the Airline increased its frequency of flights from and to India to bring about greater convenience and choice to Indian passengers. Currently, SriLankan Airlines operates flights from 9 cities in India with 54 weekly flights.

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    Udan Utsav celebrated at Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda, Odisha

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    New Delhi, 22 November 2021: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has democratised the Indian Air Space, said Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia during the Udan Utsav celebrations at Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda, Odisha on Monday.He said that the development of Jharsuguda airport is a perfect example of cooperative federalism and a great success story of Udan scheme. It is an example of how the center and state’s joint work could do wonders, the minister added. Shri Scindia said that while all the airports around the country were witnessing a steep decline in the number of flyers during the Covid pandemic time, Jharsuguda airport was among those few, which witnessed something different. “The number of flyers across the country during the pandemic saw a decline of 62% while Jharsuguda during the same time, witnessed a mere drop of 5%. This shows the potential of the district and the region at large,” he said. The minister while speaking about the success of Udan scheme over the years, has said that the country had only 72 airports since independence while after 2014, under the able leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the number of airports now stood at 136. “We have set a target to increase this number by 220 in the next five years which will include helipads and water aerodromes. The number of airlines, routes have also increased significantly over the years due to the advent of Udan scheme,” Shri Scindia added. Speaking of the glory of the rich land of Jharsuguda and terming it as the Power House of Odisha and India at large, Shri Scindia said that the place, which is a house to many brave freedom fighters, natural and cultural resources, is aptly chosen to celebrate the Udan Utsav. Shri Scindia also announced the Special Joy Ride, an air ride, being planned for elderly and children during the Udan Utsav celebrations which will also commemorate the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Talking about airport expansions in Odisha, the minister said the Greenfield Airport at Puri and the Phase II expansion of Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda will commence following responses from the state government. During the event, the minister interacted with the airport directors/officials and beneficiary flyers of Udan who were connected from different parts of the country through Video conferencing. The minister also unveiled a “Socio-economic Impact Study Report of UDAN Scheme conducted by Indian School of Business. He also witnessed the exchange of partnership agreement between Udan and Make My Trip. On the occasion, the results of UDAN Logo competition were announced. The minister also flagged off new air route between Shilong and Dimapur under RCS Scheme. The event on Monday was attended by Sundargarh MP JualOram, Bargarh MP  Suresh Pujhari, state Transport Department Minister Padmanav Behera, MLA Brajrajnagar Kishore Kumar Mohanty, Chairman Airport Authority of India Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation,  Rajiv Bansal and other senior officials of the ministry and the airport.

    Airports

    BLR Airport Commissions Rosenbauer Firefighting Simulator

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    Bengaluru, November 22, 2021: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL),operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru(BLR Airport)has become the first Airport in South Asia to commission a Rosenbauer Tactical Simulator,further strengthening its firefighting capabilities. With this simulator, firefighters can train in a realistic environment, master the tactical use of Rosenbauer Panther trucks as well as operate High Reach Extendable Turrets(HRET) for extreme aircraft fire emergencies. The state-of-the-art facility will be open for firefighters from other airports (in India and abroad), State Fire Departments and Defence Forces. The simulator provides Incident Commanders,Crew Commanders and Lead Firefighters an opportunity to gain experience in the tactical use of CFTs through turret control and application of firefighting agents, command and control, vehicle operation and basic driving and positioning skills. The simulator has a cockpit that matches every detail of the Rosenbauer fire truck, providing a realistic experience in operation of CFTs, including all operating controls, from the steering wheel to turret control, projected through multiple 55″ HD screens. Firefighters can be prepared for all kinds of aircraft related emergencies as multiple scenarios can be customised. Simulator training increases professional competency of firefighters as the scenarios are realistic and sessions can be replayed for effective evaluation. To ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders, including passengers and airlines, BIAL has added four advanced Rosenbauer CFTs to its fleet. Two Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 trucks and two Rosenbauer Panther 8×8 trucks,including two with HRETs were commissioned recently, taking the overall number of CFTs in its fleet to eight.BLR Airport is the only airport in India to commission these hi-tech trucks with HRETs. “At BLR Airport, our top priority is to maintain the highest standards of safety and with the Rosenbauer CFTs, we are well-equipped to efficiently handle difficult fire emergencies. We believe in training our teams, equipping them with advanced tools and modern technology, providing them with hands-on experience and keeping them ready to contain any possible emergencies. The tactical simulator will support in strengthening our firefighting capabilities even further,” said Jayaraj Shanmugam, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL.

    Events

    Gulf Air Concludes Dubai Airshow Participation with Great Achievements

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    Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 20 November 2021: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, concluded its participation in Dubai Airshow 2021 with great achievements as it signed a number of agreements during the event and used it as a platform to promote its fleet, products and services. During the airshow, Gulf Air showcased its flagship aircraft the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and its state-of-the-art cabins in its iconic 70th anniversary livery. An executive delegation from Gulf Air represented the airline and led a number of networking initiatives and meeting opportunities with partners and vendors. Signings included: • A memorandum of understanding with Emirates to explore developing a codeshare partnership cooperation • An enhanced memorandum of understanding with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to introduce direct flights between the Emirate and Bahrain • A Letter of Intent with EGYPTAIR to explore fields of cooperation • An agreement with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance for CFM56-5B engine support • An agreement with Safran for maintenance, revision and overhaul (MRO) operations on the landing gear of six Airbus A321 and one A320. On this occasion, Captain Waleed AlAlawi, Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Executive Officer said: “I would like to thank and congratulate the authorities in Dubai for the warm welcome the United Arab Emirates extended to us during this successfully organized airshow where our participation was fruitful as we’ve met, networked and sealed deals with a number of partners in the aviation industry. As the first major airshow after the pandemic, this was a very important event for key industry players to attend and conclude major business transactions”. He added: “Our objectives is to continue representing the Kingdom of Bahrain on a global platform and to expand our reach through partnerships with regional and international carriers. Next year we will be welcoming the world to our own Bahrain International Airshow and host our industry friends in our beloved Kingdom”.

    Technology

    Exclusive Interview with Bjorn Pieper, Chief Commercial Officer, PADS4

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    Cover Interview In an exclusive interview with Aviation World, Bjorn Pieper, Chief Commercial Officer, PADS4 talks about the smart airport platform that help airports to digitize and open possibilities for new revenue streams. Excerpts… What is the PADS4 platform? Who are your potential customers? PADS4 started 28 years ago as software to put existing data onto a screen. One of the first customers interested in this technology was the Airport of Eindhoven, our hometown. They wanted to replace the flight information split-flap board with something more modern. With our solution, we were able to link the data from the AODB with screens in the terminal. It became one of the first digital FIDS (Flight Information Display Systems) solutions in the world. In the years that followed, PADS4 was further developed as a versatile Digital Signage platform. With this also the potential customers for the PADS4 platform increased. It was not only limited to the airport. Also, customers in corporate, logistics, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing saw the benefit of a data-driven Digital Signage platform, seamlessly integrated with their day-to-day process. What are the various modules of PADS4 and how user efficient this technology is? With the growth, we recognised the need for specific functionality for certain verticals. To support this,PADS4 transformed into a modular platform. Currently, the platform has five modules. PADS4 Workspace serves as an application the manage workspaces in corporate environments.All related to Display communication is in the module PADS4 Digital Signage. The PADS4 FIDS targets the airport market. At small airports, it works as aneasy to operate flight information management system, while ata larger airport it acts as middle ware between the AODB (Airport Operational Database) and the displays at the airport. PADS4 Wayfinding focuses on dynamic guidance and map-based wayfinding. All modules are supported by PADS4 IoT (Internet of Things) to bring in data from sensors and cameras to enhance the platform. For example, use existing cameras not only for surveillance, but also to detect the shortest security line and guide passengers there. Our goal is to develop the technology to utilise the assets and data you already have more smartly across the whole platform. As we know, for airports you have PADS4 FIDS technology. What is the USP of this platform? I think the USP of the platform is its versatility. With this PADS4 can supply a full curb to gate experience to the passengers. PADS4 is one of the few platforms that are globally certified by the major display manufacturers to run on their SoC (System on Chip)screens. This will eliminate the use of external hardware. Finally, PADS4 can work in the cloud, on-premise or a hybrid set-up. Brief us about NDS and its global presence. With installations on every continent, PADS4 is a global solution.This is not only true for our PADS4 platform in general but also when we look at our FIDS solution. PADS4 is being used for displaying flight information on every continent. Even in Antarctica, passengers rely on PADS4 to see which flight they are on. PADS4 is being marketed globally by our great partner network in over 75 counties. Our teams in the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and India support our resellers. Both technically and commercially. How do you see the future? We see a change in the way airports are looking at their revenue streams.In the past, the airport made money by servicing airlines. Later revenue was also generated on services towards the passengers.For a long time, the motto was “A happy passenger is a spending passenger.” Now it is time to look outside the terminal. Many airports look at the concept of airport cities. With reference to all businesses that make up an airport city, we believe PADS4 is ready for this next step. (Interview is Published in Aviation World Nov-Dec 2021 Print Edition)

    Civil Aviation

    Wings India 2022 Curtain Raiser at New Delhi by MoCA

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    New Delhi, 18 Nov 2021: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minster of Civil Aviation inaugurated a curtain raiser event about Wings India, 2022 which is Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation (Commercial, General and Business Aviation). Minister of State for Civil Aviation Shri V K Singh and Secretary, Civil Aviation Shri Rajiv Bansal and senior officials of Ministry of Civil Aviation were among those present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Scindia said that the Indian Civil Aviation industry has witnessed robust growth over the years and contributes significantly to the economic development of the country. India’s civil aviation industry is the pride of the nation as it is playing a key role in connecting Indians to the remotest corners of the country and to the world. It is bringing people from across the world to discover the huge business and tourism opportunities in India, he added. The Minister said that Indian aviation industry has flown many miles, set numerous milestones, and overcome many challenges to become one of the world’s most lucrative aviation markets. The industry has grown by leaps and bounds and has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world. India today handles the third largest domestic traffic after the USA and China. He said that with a steady increase in the passenger volume, Indian airlines are charting new territories. “We all know that in this densely globalized economy, air transport is a key element in the country’s transport infrastructure and plays an important role in the Country’s economic growth”, he said. The Minister said that across all the sectors, one cannot undermine the fact that the support of Aviation industry in combating the impact of COVID-19 pandemic was great, by carrying enzymes, PPE kits, masks, medicines, and cargoes which states and union territories required. He said that the overall freight handled by the country’s airports during the first two quarters of FY-22 (combined) has recovered to more than 80% (15.36 Lakh MT during April-September, FY22) of the pre-pandemic level, despite the country being hit by a second wave in the first quarter. The Minister said that Civil Aviation is emerging as one of the major pillars providing fillip to economic growth. To bring the benefits of the Civil Aviation to the common people and provide affordable air connectivity, Government of India had announced Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (UdeDesh Ka Aam Nagrik) on 21st October 2016. As on date, 387 routes connecting 62 Airports including 6 Heliports and 2 Water Aerodromes have been made operational under RCS-UDAN Scheme. The minister appreciated the efforts the Civil Aviation Ministry, AAI and FICCI with the support of MEA and states government in organising this important event i.e. Wings India 2022, Hyderabad with the apt theme India@75: “New Horizon for Aviation Industry”. It aims to bring together the key stakeholders of the Global Aviation market, International regulators, States Governments and business associations as a group representing airlines, to facilitate direct interaction with various airlines, airport operators, cargo operators and other players at a common platform. Courtesy: PIB

    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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