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Delhi, 25 July 2022: Vistara, Indian full-service carrier will introduce e-tech logbook solution to go paperless in its operations. It has appointed ULTRAMAIN ELB for this service, which will fully replace aircraft paper technical log, cabin log, journey log, damage log, and fueling log providing a validated electronic Certificate of Release to Service (e-CRS) on flights operated by Vistara. Currently in the airborne proving stage, the ELB application will be used by Flight Crew, Cabin Crew, and Engineers on iOS devices to provide integrated workflows with Vistara’s maintenance and operational systems. The airline is seeking necessary approvals from relevant authorities before fully integrating this solution across its operations. Once implemented, ULTRAMAIN ELB will enable accurate, real-time global operational visibility of the Vistara fleet resulting in more efficient maintenance, higher dispatch reliability, and increased aircraft utilization. “Vistara is delighted to partner with Ultramain Systems, which will provide the first Electronic Logbook to seek operational approval to operate a fully electronic Technical and Cabin Logbook in India. Ultramain ELB will be integrated with various live processes like AMOS, ACARS, and ARMS for seamless operations. This application, with its completeness and ease of use, is one step towards building enterprise application integration while also focussing on sustainable operations.”, said Sisira Kanta Dash, Senior Vice President – Engineering & Maintenance, Vistara. “As Vistara marches on its Digital Transformational journey, the focus on digital data capture, integration and automation will continue. ULTRAMAIN ELB will help digitize our aircraft paper logs and improve operational effectiveness.” said Vinod Bhat, Chief Information Officer, Vistara. “We are pleased to welcome Vistara to the ULTRAMAIN ELB family. As well as our well proven defect management functions. Vistara will be using ELB’s refuel / defuel functions, which enable real time capture of refueling documentation using Ultramain’s e-Signature capabilities. This is another important step towards the automation of Line Maintenance Operations” said Mark McCausland – President and CEO of Ultramain Systems.

Mumbai, 25th July,2022: ModAir an entity registered in GIFT City, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat as an aircraft leasing company leased out its first aircraft which is an Italian trainer twin engine Aircraft (Tecnam) to a flight training academy in Jalgaon, Maharashtra through a lease of IFSC city, Ahmedabad. This is the first time a trainer aircraft is leased in India to an FTO. ModAir has set a benchmark in Indian Aviation by leasing an aircraft which will be helpful for the aspiring pilots of our country. The aircraft was brought from jalgaon and towed into the Air India MRO at MIHAN SEZ after landing at Nagpur’s Dr. BabasahebAmbedkar International Airport. Parking and warehouse services were provided by Air India MRO. Atul Jain, Managing Director of Mod Air, said “The Company plans to bring 20 more trainer aircrafts by the end of 2025 through GIFT CITY. We are happy to lease the aircraft to a Flying Training Organisation through GIFT CITY for the first time in the country. With this initiative, we want to ensure that leasing of aircraft to FTO’s becomes achievable in India. Flight training in India can take upto three years to finish what international does in 8 to 12 months. An absence of flying machines also hinders potential training. Flight schools often finance the purchase of new airplanes for their training fleet. Leasing can improve a flight training operators’ cash flow situation by allowing them to continue modernisation with technologically advanced aircraft even in challenging economic times. We are ready to help to lease more aircrafts to FTO’s to make this model successful under AtmaNirbhar Bharat.”

Delhi, July 22, 2022: Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, has today opened bookings for ticket sales of its first commercial flights with an initial network including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kochi. In the inaugural phase of its network development, Akasa Air will launch its operations by offering 28 weekly flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad starting August 7, 2022. Following this, starting August 13, the airline will start operating an additional 28 weekly flights between Bengaluru and Kochi. All flights are open for sale with immediate effect. Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air said, “We are extremely excited to finally be able to offer up our flights for sale. We are also excited to reveal our product which promises to be unlike anything experienced in the category thus far. With Akasa employees providing warm and efficient customer service, a reliable and dependable network, and affordable fares – we look forward to serving our customers with a flying experience that I am sure they will find delightful”. Developing a strong pan-India presence Commenting on Akasa Air’s network expansion plans, Praveen Iyer, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air said, “Akasa Air’s network strategy is focused on establishing a strong pan-India presence and providing linkages from metro to tier 2 and tier 3 cities across the country. We kick-start operations with flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with the brand-new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. We will adopt a phased approach to support our network expansion plans, progressively connecting more cities, as we add two aircraft to our fleet each month, in our first year”. Bookings for flights on Akasa Air will be available via the Mobile App, Mobile Web & Desktop website www.akasaair.com, through travel agents and several OTAs across the country. Customers can look out for fare specials being announced as the airline makes its foray into each new sector across the country. Warm and efficient customer experience Describing the experience that passengers flying with Akasa Air can expect, Belson Coutinho, Co-founder and Chief Marketing and Experiences Officer, Akasa Air said, “We want to be a compassionate airline with a focus on being dependable, warm, efficient, and reliable. We will provide our passengers with category-first product choices and a happy travel experience which is tech-forward, inclusive, environmentally progressive – all in the Akasa way”. Inside the brand-new cabin, flyers will be treated to softer seat cushions, spacious leg room and USB ports that will be available for every passenger. The fresh cabin environment will provide a relaxed atmosphere and a sense of spaciousness – enhanced with the Boeing Sky Interior, highlighted by modern sculpted sidewalls, window reveals and mood lighting. Akasa Air’s signature service is designed to deliver a warm and efficient experience, brought to life by its employees, across all touchpoints. Cabin crew will sport their freshly minted, uniquely designed, comfortable uniforms including high-functioning, branded sneakers. Employees on ground, as well as our Akasa Care Officers at the Akasa Care Centre, will augment this experience and will be ready to assist and guide our customers for all their needs. Café Akasa Akasa Air’s buy-on-board meal service will be available at Café Akasa – offering a wide choice of tasty, healthy, and quality meals to provide customers an indulgent experience in the skies. A selection of quality fusion meals, farm-inspired and plant-based offerings, varied menu options like pasta, Vietnamese rice rolls, hot chocolate and a year-round festival menu inspired by Indian cuisines and celebrations, is guaranteed to thrill taste buds. As an environmentally progressive airline, Akasa Air’s packaging of perishable meals is ethically sourced from sustainably grown crops.

Event Date: 7th-8th November 2022 Venue/City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Format: Physical Media Partner: Aviation World Saudi Airport Exhibition is the leading Airport Development event in Saudi Arabia, attracting thousands of global industry officials, suppliers, investors and professionals. Focusing on EXPANSION, INNOVATION and COLLABORATION, the event gives you the tools and connections to be part of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious US$100 Billion aviation investment programme.Saudi Airport Exhibition will feature multiple platforms for attendees to learn from global industry leaders, view the latest technologies from around the world and build new partnerships to enhance their own business. The event will also provide a critical platform to host bilateral discussions between Saudi aviation leaders and the global supply chain to enhance the Kingdom’s airports industry, as well as promote Saudi government and commercial entities to global attendees, thus directly contributing to Saudi Arabia’s GDP. For more information, login:https://www.saudiairportexhibition.com/

Event Date: 3rd-4th Nov 2022 Venue: Pride Plaza, New Delhi Format: Physical Organiser: MRO Association of India Media Partner: Aviation WorldAero MRO India Aerospace & Defence 2022 is the premier event of India and the region for the commercial and military air transport maintenance, repair and overhaul industry, designed for thought leaders and innovators from the leading and trusted brand in the aviation/aerospace industry. The event connects the global and regional community of airlines, MROs, OEMs and suppliers. For more information, login: www.mroassociation.in

TEL AVIV – July 18, 2022: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has received the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its B737-800SF passenger-to-freighter conversions.With the EASA STC approval, IAI will open its B737-800BDSF cargo conversions to European companies and operators, providing a solution to the rising demand for aircraft conversions worldwide. The first two converted aircraft for which this approval will apply have already been delivered to a customer in Spain, with an additional aircraft undergoing conversion and joining the European fleet shortly. IAI’s B737-800BDSF cargo conversions are already approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), theCivil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Last year, IAI established the first cargo conversion site in Europe together with its partner Atitech in Naples, Italy, for the B737-700/800 aircraft. IAI has recently opened new cargo conversion lines worldwide for other models, including B767-300 in Ethiopia and B777-300 in South Korea and Abu Dhabi. Boaz Levy, IAI President and CEO, said, “Receiving the EASA STC for the B737-800 will allow us to provide a solution to the increased market demand, in Europe and worldwide, for the freighter aircraft of this model. As the global leader in passenger-to-freighter conversions, IAI has a number of conversion sites globally, and will now be able to providepotential customers with increased access to our world-class conversions.” Shmuel Kuzi, EVP and GM of IAI’s Aviation Group, said, “We are excited to expand our B737-800BDSF conversions to Europe and bring the most cost-effective solution to the rising demand for conversions of this aircraft. Receiving the EASA STC is a major milestone for IAI and for the aviation industry, especially for the European market. We will continue expanding our operations and conversions of other aircraft models to provide the best solution to customers worldwide.” IAI’s Aviation Group, the home of aviation in Israel, unites all activity in human-powered aircraft: maintenance (MRO), business jets, converting passenger to freighters, hangars and aviation arrays, upgrading aircraft and more. With knowledge and accumulated experience in aviation spanning almost 70 years of the company’s existence, excellent human capital and groundbreaking technologies, the group is in line with the world’s leading aviation companies. Among its clients are major market companies, such as Amazon, DHL, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Gulf Stream, and others.

Farnborough AirShow,18th July 2022: Pratt & Whitney announces the establishment of a state-of-the-art India Engineering Center (IEC) in Bengaluru, India which is slated to commence operation in January 2023. The new center will focus on providing contract engineering services. The IEC is expected to employ 500 engineers and professionals when fully staffed. “Pratt & Whitney’s India Engineering Center will be a first-of-its-kind investment for our company in India,” said Geoff Hunt, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Pratt & Whitney. “The IEC will help Pratt & Whitney leverage the engineering skills our future Indian workforce will deliver, as Pratt & Whitney continues to advance the world’s only fielded geared turbofan and develop sustainable propulsion for the next generation of propulsion.” As part of Pratt & Whitney’s integrated global engineering operations, the IEC will work closely with centers in United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Poland. The IEC has begun recruiting its first tranche of engineers and professionals. “The IEC will allow us to synergize with existing Pratt & Whitney Operations’ capabilities in India,” said Paul Weedon, executive director, Engineering, Pratt & Whitney Canada. The center will be co-located in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, with the existing Pratt & Whitney India Capability Center (ICC). The ICC is a world-class global supply chain support and operations center, established in 2022 as part of United Technologies Corporation India Pvt Ltd (UTCIPL), employing nearly 200. “Pratt & Whitney’s growth in the country represents our strong ties and deep respect for the skills India offers, skills needed for the future of aviation,” said Ashmita Sethi, managing director of UTCIPL. DJ Dalal and Rema Ravindran have been named as Pratt and Whitney’s North American project director and general manager of the IEC, respectively. The significant investments made in-country include Pratt & Whitney’s state-of-the-art India Customer Training Center in Hyderabad; the R&D collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru; as well as the ICC in Bengaluru.  

Farnborough International Airshow, 18 July 2022: Satair, an Airbus Services company, and All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, have signed an agreement under which Satair expands its Integrated Material Services (IMS) solution to deliver expendable material used on ANA’s non-Airbus fleet. In addition, the agreement extends the existing long-term IMS contract for ANA’s A320 and A380 fleet for a multi-year period. Paul Lochab, CCO, Satair, said: “We are thrilled to be taking our IMS solution to the next level with a multi-fleet coverage beyond the Airbus type and we remain grateful for the trust that ANA continues to show Satair.” “The new agreement is the result of a truly collaborative solution and highlights how Satair’s approach with IMS exceeds a traditional customer-supplier relationship,” Paul adds. Satair is the exclusive supplier of expendable material to ANA and has delivered Integrated Material Services for the airline’s A320 fleet since 2017 and A380 fleet since 2019. With this new agreement, ANA becomes the first customer to use Satair’s IMS solution on a multi-fleet scale. Kenshi Hamada, Vice President of Engineering & Maintenance Center Material Management, ANA, stated: “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Satair and we are pleased with the flexibility their IMS solution has provided us. With the new agreement, we have collaborated to adapt the solution to meet our needs in a dynamic market.” Stéphane Ginoux, Head of North Asia region for Airbus and President of Airbus Japan commented, “ANA is a long-standing and valuable customer for Airbus in Japan, and we are delighted to further grow our partnership, together with Satair, through this latest extension of the IMS solution for ANA.”

Farnborough Airshow, UK,18th July 2022: At the Farnborough International Air Show 2022, CAE announced the launch of its newest advancement in pilot training, the CAE 700MXR Flight Simulator. Initially targeted to the eVTOL market, the CAE 700MXR will revolutionize flight training for complex urban settings with a compact mini-motion platform and 360⁰ field of view visuals that deliver high-fidelity, physics-based simulation tailored to single-pilot operations. CAE’s next-generation Immersive synthetic out-the-window environment combined with a mixed reality head mounted display and real cockpit controls and instrumentation, will enable pilots to take advantage of enhanced 3D perception and AI-based digital capabilities to fully engage in realistic, low-level flying scenarios. “The CAE 700MXR’s ultra-realistic simulation bridges the gap between the physical and virtual worlds to deliver an unrivalled training experience for future eVTOL pilots,” said Nick Leontidis, CAE’s Civil Group President. “CAE is leading the way, developing advanced technologies and setting the training standard for the eVTOL market, and our innovative approach will ensure faster, more efficient training for pilots.” As previously announced, Volocopter and CAE are working together on developing, certifying and deploying a pilot training program for operating Volocopter’s electric air taxi leveraging mixed reality, in support of the launch of Volocopter’s anticipated urban air mobility (UAM) services for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France. “Pilots will play a pivotal role in launching electric air taxi services,” says Christian Bauer, Volocopter’s Chief Commercial Officer. “We must ensure that the simulators for this new aircraft conform with the highest-quality pilot training in aviation.” “We look forward to working with the Volocopter team to ensure their pilots receive industry-leading training in the classroom and on the CAE700MXR simulator,” added Mr. Leontidis. “Volocopter is a valued partner, and CAE will be there every step of the way to support their entry into service.” During the Farnborough International Air Show 2022, CAE will deliver an augmented reality demonstration of the CAE 700MXR that will allow attendees to visualize the 3D perspective of the new flight simulator and explore the innovative features and functionalities of this novel training device.