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    SriLankan Airlines returns to Moscow with direct flights

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    01st August, 2021, Colombo: SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka has commenced direct flights between Sri Lanka and Russia on 1st August 2021.After a break of 6 years, SriLankan airline has resumed flights between Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport (DME). SriLankan would operate weekly flight to Russia on every Friday using an Airbus A330 configured for 269 economy and 28 business class seats. Flight UL533 will depart Colombo at 22:20 hrs., landing at Moscow Domodedovo Airport at 04:30 hrs., with the return leg UL534 leaving Moscow at 19:15 hrs. the next day and landing back into Colombo at 06:05 hrs. on Sunday.The flight time between the two sectors will be around 08 hours and 25 minutes. SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ashok Pathirage added, “Sri Lanka has a long-standing relationship with Russia which dates back to many centuries, as we have kept an undiminished friendship propagating trade, tourism, culture, and education. SriLankan Airlines resumes flights to Moscow providing a significant air link that opens to the gateway of the South Asian region. We hope that our flights between the two countries builds a window of opportunity for both countries in terms of trade and tourism.” “We are delighted to return to Russia as we add Moscow to our growing route network. Passengers can now transfer or travel to Sri Lanka as restrictions in the country gradually ease for international business and leisure visitors. In time to come we look forward to increasing our cargo and passenger frequencies”, stated SriLankan Airlines CEO VipulaGunatilleka. Head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution, DimuthuTennakoon said, “Recommencing flights between Russia and Sri Lanka is important to us at a time when the global travel industry is seeing a gradual revival, we are extremely confident that these flights will indeed fulfill aspirations of the travelers who want to see the world and would boost travel between both countries.”

    Defence

    Rafale Inducted Into 101 Sqn of IAF

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    Delhi: 28 JUL 2021: The Indian Air Force formally inducted Rafale aircraft into No. 101 Squadron at Air Force Station Hasimara in Eastern Air Command (EAC) on 28 Jul 21. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff presided over the induction ceremony. On arrival, CAS was received by Air Marshal Amit Dev AVSM VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command. The event also included a fly-past heralding the arrival of Rafale aircraft to Hasimara followed by a traditional water cannon salute. Addressing the personnel during the induction ceremony, CAS said that the induction of Rafale had been carefully planned at Hasimara; keeping in mind the importance of strengthening IAF’s capability in the Eastern Sector. Recalling the glorious history of 101 Squadron which bestowed upon them the title of ‘Falcons of Chamb and Akhnoor’, CAS urged the personnel to combine their zeal and commitment with the unmatched potential of the newly inducted platform. He said that he had no doubt that the Squadron would dominate whenever and wherever required and ensure that the adversary would always be intimidated by their sheer presence. 101 Squadron is the second IAF Squadron to be equipped with Rafale aircraft. The Squadron was formed on 01 May 1949 at Palam and has operated Harvard, Spitfire, Vampire, Su-7 and MiG-21M aircraft in the past. The glorious history of this Squadron includes active participation in 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars. ( News: PIB)

    Events

    BCAS, Bengaluru to organize a virtual seminar on Civil Aviation Security

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    Bengaluru, July 27, 2021: Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Bengaluru will organise a virtual seminar on Civil Aviation Security on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav on July 28 & 29, 2021 at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. BCAS as a regulatory authority stipulates standards and measures in respect of security of civil aviation in India.The two-day seminar will be virtually inaugurated on July 28, 2021 by Jaideep Prasad, IPS, Joint Director General -BCAS, in the presence of special guests Hari Marar, MD & CEO, Bangalore International Airport Limited, SK Mohanka, CASO, DIG-CISF and Rajiv Kumar Rai, Regional Director, BCAS, Bengaluru. Stakeholders from the aviation ecosystem would participate in the seminar that will see discussions on issues related to security as well as ways to address latest and emerging threats on civil aviation. The seminar is in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) theme for the year ‘Year of Security Culture’.

    Defence

    HENSOLDT wins contract for German airspace surveillance

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    Taufkirchen, Germany, 26 July 2021: Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is supplying new radars to the German Armed Forces to modernise their airspace surveillance and build up Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capabilities. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order for the delivery and installation of four long-range radars as part of the “Hughes Air Defence Radar Nachfolgesystem” (HADR NF) programme. For this purpose, Hensoldt has entered into a cooperation in the field of BMD-capable long-range radars with ELTA Systems Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI). The HADR NF system operates in the S-band, which allows more precise target acquisition in space than other systems. Thanks to the cooperation with ELTA, the German customer can be supplied with a combination of a national partner for integration, certification and long-term support, as well as market-available systems that have been tried and tested in the field. Since the threat to Europe from long-range weapons has existed for years, there is agreement among the European countries that a protective shield consisting of their own and NATO systems must be established or expanded. (Pix Caption: Together with ELTA, HENSOLDT is delivering four long-range radars for the German airspace surveillance and Ballistic Missile Defence)

    Defence

    Homage Paid to War Heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas

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    26 July 2021: Mumbai: On the occasion of the 22nd Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 Jul 2021, a solemn wreath laying ceremony was conducted at Shaheed Smarak at Colaba, Mumbai to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces and to pay tribute to the supreme sacrifice of our martyrs. During the ceremony, wreaths were laid by Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, FOC-in-C Western Naval Command, followed by Lieutenant General SK Prashar, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding Maharashtra Gujarat & Goa Area, Rear Admiral Atul Anand VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area and Group Captain Jitendra Dinkar Masurkar, VM officiating Air Officer Commanding, Headquarters Maritime Air Operations and other Senior officers from all three services. Kargil Vijay Diwas is commemorated on 26 July every year as a saga of gallantry and valour of a battle fought in the most inhospitable terrain in the World in the area of Kargil-Drass Sector of Ladakh. On this day the Indian Armed Force braving most difficult terrain, battling extreme weather conditions fought valiantly on the steep slopes of icy peaks with grit and valour thus defeating the evil designs of the enemy and throwing the intruders out from Indian Soil. The Kargil War – Operation Vijay was fought at an altitude of approximately 16,000 feet. The ceremony was attended by a limited number of serving personnel from all three services following all COVID-19 safety precautions and guidelines. ( In pix: Officers of the three services pay tribute to Kargil war heroes as the buglers play ‘Last Post’ to commemorate the Kargil Vijay Diwas)

    Business Aviation

    Lindsey Oliver to be the new DG of British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA)

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    26 July, 2021: Lindsey Oliver, Operations and Development Manager for the British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) is moving into a new role as Director General.She will be responsible for the operational matters for the national trade body which promotes and supports business and general aviation in the UK, fostering a closer interface with the BBGA Board and the Association’s Working Groups. Lindsey has worked alongside CEO Marc Bailey, overseeing the running of the Association, since 2009. Much of her work has been involved in supporting members and reacting to and resolving both their and industry issues, as well as successfully managing various BBGA events. Her appointment is a key part of a new, collaborative and structured approach to running the BBGA, which will see each Board member undertaking defined roles, based on their area of expertise. Collectively, the Secretariat and Board are focused more than ever on building a strong industry for everyone. “I am delighted to see Lindsey take on this new Director General role, liaising closely with the Board,” said BBGA Chair Aoife O’Sullivan. “From a members’ perspective this will result in a more responsive association – tackling industry issues that really matter, with closer connections to both the BBGA Board and our important Working Groups.”

    Business Aviation

    RoyalJetGroup granted Bermuda Air Operator Certificate

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    UAE, Abu Dhabi, 26July 2021: RoyalJet Bermuda, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi owned and operated RoyalJet Group has been granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA).The granting of this certificate – the first AOC to be issued to the Group outside the UAE – allows RoyalJet Bermuda to conduct commercial operations on Bermuda registered aircraft managed by the company. The BCAA only grants an AOC to an operator which is fully competent to safely operate the types of aircraft specified in the certificate. In order to be issued this AOC, RoyalJet Bermuda satisfied all BCAA requirements, demonstrating previous conduct and experience, availability of equipment, organization structure, qualified staffing, and sufficient maintenance and other arrangements. “The process involved in being granted an AOC can be quite lengthy and there are multiple phases and criteria to be met. We at RoyalJet Group are proud to announce that our wholly owned subsidiary in Bermuda has been granted an AOC by the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority. This is the Group’s first foreign AOC, and it expands our service offering to our existing customers while helping us continue our growth in the global market”, said Rob DiCastri, CEO, Royal Jet. “The first aircraft to be operated by RoyalJet Bermuda under this AOC will be a European based BBJ we’ve recently added to our fleet which was already Bermuda registered.This new addition marks an historic moment in our operations, as we are now managing this asset for a private owner and select charter customers”, he further added. With the addition of the European based BBJ, the RoyalJet Group now owns and/or operates ten Boeing Business Jets – by far the largest fleet of BBJs in the world.

    Technology

    Saab Delivers T-7A Aft for the Flight Test Program

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    26th July 2021: Saab has shipped its second Aft airframe section, which is for use in the T-7A Red Hawk flight test program.The production and shipment of this aft airframe section is the latest milestone in Saab’s contribution to the design and development of the T-7A Red Hawk trainer for the United States Air Force. The shipment on 24 July 2021 was from Saab’s Linköping site in Sweden to Boeing in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. On completion of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) production phase, Saab’s new facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA will undertake Saab’s production of the aft airframe sections for the T-7A program. “T-7A demonstrates Saab’s approach to international growth and underpins our position as a world-class aircraft company and unique business partner. Together with Boeing, we are achieving our ambitious vision: to redefine what a trainer jet is, and to do so through digital engineering. This represents yet another milestone in delivering on our commitments,” said Jonas Hjelm, Senior Vice President and head of Saab business area Aeronautics. Boeing will splice together Saab’s aft section with the front section, wings, fins and tail assembly to become a complete test aircraft for use in the EMD’s flight test program. The aft section with installed subsystems – hydraulics, fuel and secondary power system – forms the center structure of the aircraft from behind the cockpit to the end of the aircraft. In April 2021, Saab delivered its first T-7A Red Hawk aft airframe section for assembly as a ground-based structural testing aircraft. Upon arrival at Boeing in St. Louis, Saab’s aft section was joined perfectly with the front fuselage in less than 30 minutes. That achievement is a testament to the use of digital design and engineering, which delivers accuracy, efficiency and improved quality throughout the design and delivery of T-7A Red Hawk. T-7A Red Hawk is an all-new, advanced pilot training system designed for the U.S. Air Force to train the next generation of combat pilots for decades to come. The aircraft has benefited from Saab and Boeing’s “breaking the norm” approach to military aircraft design, engineering and production, which saw the preceding T-X aircraft go from concept to first flight in just 36 months.

    Drones

    SAMAD Aerospace Completes Hover Tests for eStarling

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    26 July 2021: United Kingdom SAMAD Aerospace,a green technology start-up based in Cranfield in the United Kingdom announced that it has completed hover tests for its second prototype eVTOL eStarling aircraft.Designed for intercity transport, the eStarling aircraft will combine a helicopter’s vertical ability to take off and land from almost anywhere, with the speed and range of a business jet. With a semi blended wing body (BWB) design and powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the eStarling will be the fastest hybrid electric eVTOL aircraft in the world with the longest range. The eStarling has a cruising speed of 300 MPH and range of 800 Miles, which can reach the highest speeds of any eVTOL aircraft. It can transport passengers avoiding the need to travel to and from airports. Previous testing has developed conventional take-off and landing of the prototype. Recent tethered hover tests followed by full hover tests demonstrated a very agile and stable prototype with hovering and helicopter moves.This month’s hover tests were performed over a crane system, and they focused on the validation of the flight control system in hovering mode. The aircraft consumed 65% of the available power to take off and hover with a healthy power surplus for adverse weather conditions. Speaking on this development from UK, Dr. Seyed Mohseni, CEO of SAMAD Aerospace, said:“The importance of these recent flight tests is the initial validation of autopilot that has been developed by the SAMAD Aerospace team.”

    Recent News

    Go First operates first ever night flight from Jammu to Delhi

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    Jammu, 23 July, 2021: GO FIRST operated the first ever night flight from Jammu to Delhi, thus becoming the first airline in India to achieve this feat. Passengers in the GO FIRST flight G8 196 – that took off at 20:00 hours – enjoyed the Airbus A320neo. Going forward, GO FIRST will operate scheduled flight from Jammu to Delhi and Srinagar with four flights a week from Jammu on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to Delhi and three flight from Jammu on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday to Srinagar respectively. The inaugural night flight was flagged off by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha from Jammu Civil Enclave for Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. Kaushik Khona, Chief Executive Officer, GO FIRST, said, “It gives me immense pleasure to dedicate the first night flight from Jammu to Delhi as a salute to the spirit of Jammu. Jammu & Kashmir has always been a strategic market for us and we are committed to the development of the union territory as we grow our operations here. This initiative will assist the farming community and also strengthen the tourism sector, which plays a major role in the economic growth of the region.”

    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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