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JAPAN AIRLINES TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST

A350 XWB

NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL ORDERS 20 A220 FAMILY

AIRCRAFT

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SHRI RAJNATH SINGH ASSUMES

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NAC signs for up to 100+ ATRs

Japan Airlines takes delivery of first A350 XWB

Hactl signs up to new ULD Code

Boeing to Build MH-47G Block II Chinooks for Special Ops

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31 Lufthansa Cargo accelerates cargo acceptance and delivery

11 Korean Air Announces Intent to Acquire 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

22 AXISCADES brings industry stalwart David Bradley on-board as Chairman

25 Can the Indian Air Force solve aviation companies’ pilot crunch?

07 Elix Aviation Capital launch customer for ATR’s new Short Take Off and Landing version

09 Indigo Partners to add 50 A321XLRs to its airline fleets

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Greetings and Salutations

Howdy my readers! How have you been?

Yet another issue of Aviation Update and we are in the middle of a really busy month. So many things are happening all at once in the world of aviation, it only amazes me why this industry is lagging behind. This month we are rich with our exclusive coverage of The Paris Airshow 2019, Salon global de l’aronautiques et spatiales (GIFAS). In another delightful story, we have Airbus Helicopters and Pawan Hans Limited entering into a MoU for introduction of H145 and H225 and support for AS365N Dauphin fleet.

Moving ahead, read our special take on Aviation Legend Airbus founding father and visionary, Roger Béteille, whom we pay our deepest homage. In another thought provoking title, we offer you an insight into one of the biggest problems of aviation industry-Pilot Crunch.

In “This is your Captain Speaking” section this month, learn about what’s its like to fly at night. Also, don’t miss out on the exclusive interview of Mr. Tadesse Tilahun, Regional Director, India Sub Continent on Ethiopian Airline’s roadmap and expansion strategy. Plus, our daily dosage of bits and bytes from Aviation World awaits you in our regulars like Quick Update, Appointments, Business Aviation, & Defense and Military.

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INDIGO STRENGTHENS INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY; LAUNCHES NEW DAILY FLIGHT BETWEEN KOLKATA-HONG KONG

IndiGo is enhancing its point-to-point connectivity with the launch of a daily non-stop flight on the Kolkata – Hong Kong route. Effective August 20, 2019, IndiGo will operate its daily flight on Kolkata – Hong Kong route providing both business and leisure travellers more options to choose from. Bookings on this route are open with immediate effect.

Mr. William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said, “As part of our international expansion plans, we are happy to announce the launch of a daily direct flight on the Kolkata – Hong Kong route. We are committed to strengthen and grow our international network, in line with our overall growth strategy to meet the requirement of both business and leisure travellers. It is our constant endeavour to provide flexibility of choice to our customers as IndiGo continues to offer on-time, affordable, courteous and hassle-free flying experience consistently.”

The new flight is designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options and would like to start early in the morning. Customers who would like to plan their travel can book tickets through official website www.goindigo.in.

BOEING AND KITTY HAWK FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Boeing and Kitty Hawk Corporation announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on future efforts to advance safe

urban air mobility. The strategic partnership will bring together the innovation of Kitty Hawk’s Cora division with Boeing’s scale and aerospace expertise.

“Working with a company like Kitty Hawk brings us closer to our goal of safely advancing the future of mobility,” said Steve Nordlund, vice president and general manager of Boeing NeXt, an organization that is laying the foundation for a next-generation mobility ecosystem in which autonomous and piloted vehicles can safely coexist. “We have a shared vision of how people, goods and ideas will be transported in the future, as well as the safety and regulatory ecosystem that will underpin that transportation.”

“Kitty Hawk was started to advance technology in flight and bring new innovations to life,” said Sebastian Thrun, co-founder and CEO of Kitty Hawk. “I am excited about our companies working together to accelerate making safe electric flight a reality.”

The agreement with Kitty Hawk Corp. is part of Boeing’s disciplined, long-term strategy of entering into value-added partnerships that enhance and accelerate growth and deliver key differentiators for customers.

NAC SIGNS FOR UP TO 100+ ATRS

R egional aircraft leasing specialist NAC and ATR, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer, have today signed a Letter of Intent for 35 firm ATR -600s, with options for a further 35 and purchase rights for another 35. The deal represents a seal of long-term confidence from the number one regional aircraft lessor whose desire to focus on the most efficient and sustainable technology has led them to invest in the ATR 72-600. NAC’s recognition of the quality of the ATR programme also highlights the enduring retained asset value of the -600 series and its value proposition in the market.

Deliveries of the initial 35 aircraft will begin in 2020 and run up to 2025; the delivery schedule is optimised to ensure that market demand is best satisfied over the five-year period. This new deal cements a very successful and longstanding collaboration between NAC and ATR. Since 2010, over 100 speculative ATR aircraft orders were turned into deliveries to NAC.

NAC Chairman Martin Møller said: “To plan for a successful future, it is vital for us to invest in the very best technology, so that we can offer flexible and efficient solutions to our clients. The ATR72-600, with a significant fuel burn advantage drives lower costs and emissions making it the optimal choice for many of our clients. Aviation is moving towards a sustainable future and with this 100+ aircraft deal, we are making a strategic decision to ensure that airlines can lease and operate the most modern and eco-responsible regional aircraft available in the market.”

Stefano Bortoli, Chief Executive Officer of ATR commented: “We congratulate NAC on their forward-looking vision. It is a smart business move from NAC and one very much in line with the trends in regional aviation to connect communities and develop businesses across the globe in the most responsible and cost efficient way. To receive this order from the leading lessor in our segment, validates the value creation and quality of our product and its sustainable credentials and shows the efficiency of turboprop technology going forward. This deal clearly shows where the trend in regional aircraft is going.”

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MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES TO ACQUIRE CANADAIR REGIONAL JET PROGRAM FROM BOMBARDIER INC.

Bombardier and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have entered into an agreement, whereby MHI will take over Bombardier’s regional jet programme for $550 million USD, payable to Bombardier upon closing, and the assumption by MHI of liabilities amounting to about $200 million USD. According to the agreement, Bombardier’s net beneficial interest in the Regional Aircraft Securitisation Program (RASPRO), which is valued at around $180 million USD, will be transferred to MHI.

Under the agreement, MHI will acquire the maintenance, refurbishment, support, marketing and sales activities for the CRJ Series aircraft which includes the related services and support network situated in Montreal, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario, and its service centres situated in Bridgeport, West Virginia, and Tucson, Arizona, as well as the type certificates.

JAPAN AIRLINES TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST A350 XWB

J apan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for JAL. The milestone event was attended by JAL Representative Director and Chairman Yoshiharu Ueki and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer Christian Scherer.

Altogether, JAL has ordered 31 A350 XWB aircraft, comprising 18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s. JAL will initially operate the A350-900 on high frequency domestic routes, while the larger A350-1000 will fly on the carrier’s long haul international network.

The first aircraft will enter service on the airline’s Haneda - Fukuoka route at the start of September.

JAL’s A350-900 is configured in a premium three class layout, with 12 seats in First Class, 94 in Class J and 263 in Comfort Economy.

The ferry flight of the first JAL A350-900 is being performed with a blend of conventional and synthetic fuel, contributing to reduced CO2 emissions.

The A350 XWB offers by design unrivalled operational flexibility and efficiency for all market segments up to ultra-long haul (15,000km). It features the latest aerodynamic design, a carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions. The A350 XWB’s Airspace by Airbus cabin is the quietest of any twin-aisle and offers passengers and crews the most modern in-flight products for the most comfortable flying experience.

INDIGO AWARDED ‘BEST LOW-COST AIRLINE IN CENTRAL ASIA/INDIA’ BY SKYTRAX TENTH YEAR IN A ROW

IndiGo, India’s largest airline received the recognition of ‘The Best LowCost Airline in Central Asia and India’ at the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards at the International Paris Air Show 2019. The award recognises travellers’ favourite carriers around the globe and awards them for their operational excellence. This award is a testimony to IndiGo’s continued success across quality standards across front-line product and service factors at the airport and onboard environments that has defined

its unparalleled performance, year after year.

Delighted on receiving the award Mr. William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said, “It is an honor to receive this award for tenth year in a row. Right from the inception, we have been committed to delivering an affordable, on-time, courteous and hassle-free flying experience. This award reflects those values as it is a measure of the travelers’ experience. I would like to dedicate this recognition to all the IndiGo employees who strive to deliver an exceptional, efficient and reliable service to our customers every day.”

The World Airline Awards are one of the most prestigious accolades in the airline industry and a global benchmark of excellence. Travelers from over 160 countries take part each year in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey, across 41 key performance indicators of airline front-line product and service, to decide the award winners. As a Quality distinction, the award is based upon customer satisfaction assessment of product and staff service standards supplied by the airline in both the cabin and airport environments.

VISTARA ADDS 62 NEW FLIGHTS AND CELEBRATES NETWORK EXPANSION WITH THE ‘GRAND VISTARA MONSOON SALE’

V istara announced a significant network expansion with the addition of 62 new flights to and from Mumbai and Delhi. These new flights represent an over 50% increase in the size of the airline’s network, with ~170 flights a day across 24 destinations operated by a fleet of 23 Airbus A320 and 6 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft.

With the addition of 62 new flights, Vistara will now operate direct flights from Mumbai to 10 cities, adding Ahmedabad,

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Chandigarh, Chennai and Varanasi to the six other cities it already flies to from Mumbai, namely Amritsar, Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Additionally, Vistara has increased its daily frequency on the Mumbai - Kolkata sector from 1x to 3x; Mumbai - Goa from 1x to 2x; Mumbai - Bengaluru from 5x to 6x; Mumbai - Hyderabad from 1x to 3x; Delhi - Chandigarh from 2x to 4x; Delhi - Guwahati from 1x to 2x; Delhi - Amritsar from 1x to 2x; Delhi – Kolkata from 3x to 4x; and Delhi - Bengaluru from 5x to 6x daily.

Sanjiv Kapoor, Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer, Vistara, said, “Our frequent fliers have often expressed their wish to see Vistara add more flights and frequencies from Mumbai and Delhi to key destinations, and we’re happy that we are now able to announce these new flights and additional frequencies. These new flights also help us meet peak season travel demand amidst the prevailing capacity crunch in the market, especially in the full-service space.”

Mr. Kapoor added, “Customers will enjoy the same high standard full service experience with the same services and facilities that they have come to expect from Vistara, regardless of which aircraft one is flying. We have earned the reputation of being India’s most-loved airline, providing an unmatched flying experience. Everything we do is designed to maintain and improve our differentiation that has won us so many loyal customers, regardless of which aircraft or route one flies.”

Commenting on the special sale fares, Mr Kapoor said, “Vistara does not have such sales too often. The ‘Grand Vistara Monsoon Sale’ is one of the rare opportunities for travellers to enjoy amazing discounted fares on India’s best airline and see for themselves why it is winning so many hearts and awards.”

ELIX AVIATION CAPITAL LAUNCH CUSTOMER FOR ATR’S NEW SHORT TAKE OFF AND LANDING VERSION

Dublin-based turboprop leasing firm Elix Aviation Capital has signed a Letter of Intent to become the launch customer of the ATR 42-600S, with an order for 10

aircraft. This new version of the ATR 42-600 offers capabilities to take-off from and land on runways as short as 800m, with the ‘S’ representing STOL (Short Take Off and Landing). ATR is currently finalising the process for official launch of the 42-600S and received authorisation to take in orders for the aircraft, subject to the final confirmation for launch from the company’s Board of Directors, expected before year end.

Elix’s desire to be the first lessor to offer slots on the new ATR 42-600S is part of its strategy to strengthen its lead as the largest all-turboprop lessor in the world, and continue to focus on the performance-intensive segment of the turboprop market. This is the first time the company has placed a strategic order directly with an aircraft manufacturer and their choice of the ATR 42-600S demonstrates confidence in the quality and value of the aircraft, as well as the market potential that the STOL version will have in the regional aviation market. The aircraft will be delivered between 2022 and 2024.

John Moore, Chief Operating Officer of Elix Aviation Capital, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for us to be at the forefront of innovation in our market. This new aircraft fits well into Elix’s long term strategy to offer a wide range of specialised and complete solutions to regional turboprop operators around the world and to be a leading and innovative lessor in the market. The aircraft has the capability to provide significant advantages to airlines, boosting revenue potential and opening up new airports with shorter runways. There are communities all over the world who will be able to benefit from the increased connectivity that this aircraft will supply.”

ATR Chief Executive Officer Stefano Bortoli, commented: “We are proud to welcome Elix as our launch lessor for the 42-600S. The strategic decision of Elix to be the first to offer ATR 42-600S slots confirms our belief in this product. As a lessor that specialises in turboprops, they understand the market and want to be ahead of the curve. At ATR, we take our leadership in the regional aviation market very seriously and with new product innovations like the 42-600S we aim to keep responding to what airlines and their passengers need.”

ATR GIVES ENAC A FLIGHT SIMULATOR

ATR officially presented ENAC with an FFT-500 flight simulator, in the presence of ENAC director, Olivier Chansou, ATR’s General Secretary, Frédéric Torrea, the Managing Director of the ATR Training Center, Christian Commissaire, and the teams that worked on this project. This donation consolidates the close relationships between ATR and this training school for pilots, air traffic controllers and engineers in the various domains of civil aviation.

The simulator will complement ENAC’s training and research tools. It will initially be used to study human factors, and particularly to improve interactions between air traffic controllers and pilots, then in the long term to improve human-machine interactions.

After its installation in the ATR training center in 2005, this simulator was used to help train hundreds of ATR pilots before being replaced by Full Flight Simulators (FFS), the latest generation of dynamic flight simulators. This donation will give the simulator a second life. Its role is now to promote ATR turboprops to ENAC students, thereby ensuring the representation of the company and its products. It will give future generations of pilots a glimpse of the great career opportunities open to them if they choose to fly using an ATR aircraft.

ENAC’s Director, Olivier Chansou, was delighted to welcome this simulator: “This simulator is a fantastic training and research tool, which is in perfect condition and complements ENAC’s range while ensuring that turboprops are well represented in training. A huge thank you to ATR.”

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SPICEJET LAUNCHES GUWAHATI-DHAKA-GUWAHATI IACS FLIGHT

SpiceJet announced the launch of Guwahati-Dhaka-Guwahati flight under the International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS). Chief Sales and Revenue Officer Shilpa Bhatia said: “SpiceJet is delighted to launch its first flight under the International Air Connectivity Scheme. It will make international air travel much more affordable and convenient for more and more Indians.”

“The IACS flight marks a new milestone in the airline’s growth journey. In addition, the airline has launched 14 direct flights connecting metros and non-metros on its domestic network. All flights on the domestic network will commence operations from 20th June 2019 while the international flight is effective 1st July 2019,” SpiceJet said in a statement.

Deploying its Bombardier Q400 aircraft on these routes, SpiceJet aims to further strengthen its network between metros and non-metros. Under the UDAN scheme of the government, the airline has also announced the launch of new flights on Bengaluru-Gwalior-Bengaluru and Kolkata-Gwalior-Kolkata sectors. Under the regional connectivity scheme, SpiceJet currently operates 43 daily flights connecting 22 cities. The flights connecting Kolkata and Guwahati to Dibrugarh will also be added.

“All the new flights will be operational daily, except the flights on the Bengaluru-Mangalore-Bengaluru sector which will be operational on all days of the week except Monday and Wednesday. The flight on the Bengaluru-Gwalior-Bengaluru sector will be operational on all days of the week except Tuesday,” the statement further read.

AIRBUS REVEALS FIRST A330NEO FOR AIRASIA

A irbus and AirAsia have unveiled the first A330neo for the AirAsia Group at the Paris Air Show. The aircraft will be delivered via lessor Avolon in the coming weeks for operation by AirAsia’s long-haul affiliate, AirAsia X Thailand. The event was attended by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, AirAsia X Malaysia Chairman, Nadda Buranasiri, AirAsia X Group CEO, Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer, Domhnal Slattery, Avolon Chief Executive Officer and Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce President Civil Aerospace.

With capability to reach Europe non-stop from South-East Asia, the A330neo’s increased range and enhanced economics will bring a step-change in fuel efficiency for AirAsia’s long haul operations. During the event, media and other guests visited the new cabin for the first time. The Thai AirAsia X A330-900 features 377 seats in a two-class configuration, comprising 12 business class and 365 economy class seats.

The aircraft unveiled will be on the Airbus static display at Le Bourget from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 June and will be open to media for daily visits between 9am and 10am. AirAsia X currently operates 36 A330-300 aircraft. The airline is the largest customer for the A330neo with 66 on order. In addition, the airline will acquire two aircraft on lease from Avolon this year.

ATR ANNOUNCES 75 NEW ORDERS AT INTERNATIONAL PARIS AIR SHOW WORTH US$ 1.7 BILLION

The world number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR announces a total

of 75 order commitments, including 35 firm orders from NAC disclosed on June 18, on the occasion of the 53rd International Paris Air Show. The total value of the deals reaches US$ 1.7 billion. This shows ATR is well on track to achieve its order targets for 2019.

These commitments include 17 orders for the new ATR 42-600S – the Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) variant of the ATR 42, offering optimised capabilities to take-off from and land on runways as short as 800 meters. ATR has announced three launch customers for this new version, including Air Tahiti, Elix Aviation and one undisclosed customer. ATR is currently finalising the process for the official launch of this new 42-600 variant and received authorisation to take in orders for the aircraft, subject to the final confirmation for launch from the company’s Board of Directors, expected before year end.

Stefano Bortoli, Chief Executive Officer of ATR commented: “This is a remarkable proof of confidence for ATR, and excellent news for the communities who will benefit from improved connectivity. It shows how the purpose of ATR to connect communities in a sustainable manner is delivering value to our customers. No matter the profile or operating environment of our customers, our aircraft prove their superiority for regional operations, thanks to unbeatable economics, environmental performance and versatility. With continuous product improvement such as our freighter 72-600F and the new 42-600 STOL version, we aim to keep ATR at the forefront of regional aviation.”

NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL ORDERS 20 A220 FAMILY AIRCRAFT

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the industry’s number one regional aircraft lessor has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 20 A220 Family aircraft. The deal was signed at the Paris Air Show between Martin Møller, NAC

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Chairman and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.

NAC serves over 76 well established airline customers in 51 countries. The agreement represents the first major order for the A220 from a leading regional lessor confirming the versatility of the aircraft to support mainline and regional airline network expansion.

The A220 is the only aircraft purpose built for the 100-150 seat market; it delivers unbeatable fuel efficiency and widebody passenger comfort in a single-aisle aircraft. The A220 brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation PW1500G geared turbofan engines to offer at least 20 percent lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. The A220 offers the performance of larger single-aisle aircraft.

VISTARA AND UNITED AIRLINES SIGN CODESHARE AGREEMENT

V istara joined hands with one of the world’s largest carriers, United Airlines, for an expanded association. The agreement enables United to codeshare on Vistara-operated Indian domestic flights and allows for customers of both carriers to earn and redeem frequent flier miles. By the agreement, United Airlines will add its ‘UA’ designator code to more than 20 Vistara-operated flights each day opening up more than 20 destinations to United customers, including but not limited to Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. Ticket sales by the agreement will begin later this year, pending government approvals.

Commenting on this occasion, Mr. Sanjiv Kapoor, Vistara’s Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer, said: “We’re very happy to take our association with United Airlines to the next level with this codeshare agreement. This alliance will help us offer a vast global

network to our customers and give us the chance of welcoming travelers from across the world to experience Vistara’s award-winning hospitality and service in India. Both United and Vistara are focused on providing seamless and hassle-free experience to customers, and we are confident that our respective customers will truly enjoy the benefits of this collaboration.”

United Airlines has served India from our New York/Newark hub for more than 14 years and in December of this year will begin operating new nonstop service between San Francisco and New Delhi,” said John Gebo, United’s senior vice president of Alliances. “We are pleased to enter into this new alliance agreement with Vistara to offer our customers traveling between the United States and India seamless access to more destinations throughout India”, he added.

INDIGO LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO CHINA FROM SEPT 2019; ANNOUNCES CHENGDU AS ITS 19TH INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION

India’s IndiGo adds another destination in its international portfolio. With entry into one of the world’s leading economies, IndiGo will extend connectivity into China to one of its busiest and fastest growing cities – Chengdu. While also operating to five other international destinations in Asia, this flight will make Chengdu, the airline’s 19th international destination. This will be the first non-stop service between Chengdu to India.

Mr. William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said, “This is truly a milestone moment for all of us at IndiGo. “India is witnessing a much higher growth rate with respect to aviation and currently the India-China route is underserved by Indian carriers. With our plan to operate non-stop daily flights to this Chengdu we are providing the much needed connectivity between the two

destinations. China is a market with immense potential and holds prominent trade, cultural and tourism values. We hope to further strengthen this relation by announcing our entry into China.”

Mr. Boulter further added, “IndiGo will continue to expand its network to meet the requirements of both business and leisure travellers wherever they demand it. It is our constant endeavour to provide more flexibility of choice to our customers as IndiGo continues to offer them on-time, courteous and hasslefree service, and an affordable flying experience.”

INDIGO PARTNERS TO ADD 50 A321XLRS TO ITS AIRLINE FLEETS

Indigo Partners and three of its airlines will acquire 50 of the new Airbus A321XLR long-range, single-aisle jetliners. The Memorandum of Understanding includes new orders for 32 A321XLRs and the conversion of 18 existing A320neo family orders.

Indigo Partners LLC, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is a private equity fund focused on worldwide investments in air transportation. Indigo has major ownership stakes in four low-cost airlines, including Frontier Airlines (U.S.), JetSMART (Chile), Volaris (Mexico) and Wizz Air (Hungary). The four carriers now operate a combined 295 Airbus planes and, with the new commitments, have 636 on order.

Twenty of the A321XLRs will be allocated to Wizz Air, 18 to Frontier, and 12 to JetSMART.

Airbus announced the launch of the A321XLR at the Paris Air Show. Derived from the A321neo, the A321XLR is the longest-range single-aisle commercial jetliner ever, capable of flying routes up to 4,700nm with unbeatable fuel efficiency.

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BOMBARDIER CONCLUDES SALE OF THE Q SERIES AIRCRAFT PROGRAM TO LONGVIEW

Bombardier confirmed the closing of the previously announced sale of the Q Series aircraft program assets to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (formerly Longview Aircraft Company of Canada Limited), an affiliate of Longview Aviation Capital Corp., for gross proceeds of approximately $300 million. Net proceeds are expected to be approximately $250 million after the assumption of certain liabilities, fees, and closing adjustments.

Longview will carry on the production of Q400 aircraft at the Downsview Facility in Toronto, and will continue performing aftermarket services for Q Series aircraft. Bombardier will provide transitional services and will license certain intellectual property to Longview to facilitate a seamless transition of the Q Series aircraft program.

AIRBUS OPENS SKYWISE TO GLOBAL IT SERVICES LEADERS

A ccenture, Capgemini, FPT Software, IBM, and Sopra Steria have signed agreements with Airbus to become early adopters of the Skywise Partner Programme.

As part of the programme, these world-leading companies will benefit from dedicated training and certification so they develop more robust, richer applications within Skywise on behalf of an airline.

Certified partners will have access to their own working space on Skywise and to additional platform features.

The Partner Programme builds on the exponential growth of the Skywise platform and aims to further accelerate innovation by connecting Skywise users with a global network of leading developers. As such, the programme paves the way for an open Aerospace ‘app-store’ to speed up the industry’s digital transformation.

Launched in 2017, Skywise is fast becoming the open platform of reference used by major aviation players to improve operational performance, ensuring complete data continuity with benefits across the entire value chain. Today over 80 airlines around the world have connected their Airbus and non-Airbus fleet to Skywise. The community of latest airlines having joined the platform include: Cathay Pacific; Philippine Airlines; PAL Express; Citilink; Garuda Indonesia; Malaysia Airlines; Loong Air; Azul; Hawaiian Airlines; Frontier Airlines; Jazeera Airways; Flynas; Air Arabia; Air Seychelles; Pegasus; Aegean Airlines, VivaAerobús and Viva Air.

EMBRAERX INTRODUCES NEW FLYING VEHICLE CONCEPT FOR FUTURE URBAN AIR MOBILITY

EmbraerX has introduced a new electric flying vehicle concept at the Uber Elevate Summit 2019 in Washington, D.C. The aircraft concept which is known as eVTOL has an electric vertical take-off and landing capability and is a part of the EmbraerX multi-project approach. Embraer’s disruptive business subsidiary is working on a collaborative effort to facilitate and accelerate the urban mobility ecosystem.

This new aircraft concept comes from a wide range of tests and simulations, aiming at operational optimisation for the urban environment, considering high reliability, a

lower noise footprint, low operating costs, fully electric powered and progressively autonomous.

“As a market accelerator committed to developing solutions to transform life’s experiences, we have been combining human-centered design thinking with our 50-year history of building and engineering expertise in a unique manner. These are the factors behind the technical progress and leading-edge innovations we are bringing to this new eVTOL concept,” said Antonio Campello, President & CEO, EmbraerX.

“Embraer’s team focused on the customer experience with their latest vehicle concept, using built-in redundant systems to achieve optimal safety, while also achieving low noise output with an eight rotor system, which enables span-wise lift. Our team looks forward to continued collaboration with the Embraer team to achieve a quiet, green, and safe, aerial ridesharing vehicle,” said Mark Moore, Engineering Director of Aviation, Uber.

DELTA AIR LINES BOOKS ORDER FOR ADDITIONAL FIVE AIRBUS A220 AIRCRAFT

D elta Air Lines has ordered five additional A220-100 aircraft, bringing to 95 the total number of orders placed, including both the A220-100s and A220-300s. The airline is the first to select the new increased maximum takeoff weight option for its entire fleet from 2020.

Airbus announced in May that it would increase the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) for the A220 by 2,268 kg (2.3 metric tonnes). The new MTOW will increase the respective maximum range capabilities by 450nm to 3,400 nm for the A220-100 and 3,350nm for the A220-300.

Delta was the U.S. launch customer for the A220, placing an initial order for 75 aircraft in 2016 and booking an additional 15 in December 2018. With this latest order, Delta’s orders total 45 A220-100s and 50 A220-300s.

Delta’s A220-100s are produced in Mirabel, Québec, while the A220-300s will be

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built at a new U.S. assembly plant now under construction in Mobile, Alabama adjacent to the existing Airbus A320 assembly facility.

In a separate arrangement, Airbus and Delta have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for Delta TechOps to provide A220 component repair and material services for Airbus’ A220 Flight Hour Services maintenance-by-the-hour program. This strategic partnership will allow Airbus to further enhance its successful Flight Hour Services (FHS) program for A220 customers by building on Delta TechOps’ proven component repair and management capabilities and Airbus’ expertise in maintenance engineering, inventory management, and innovative services solutions.

KOREAN AIR ANNOUNCES INTENT TO ACQUIRE 30 BOEING 787 DREAMLINERS

Korean Air and Air Lease Corporation announced at the Paris Air Show the airline plans to add 30 new 787 Dreamliner airplanes to its fleet, with a commitment to purchase 10 new 787-10s and 10 additional 787-9 airplanes valued at $6.3 billion at current list prices. As part of this agreement, Korean Air will also lease 10 787-10s from ALC.

The airline, one of the largest transpacific carriers in Asia with 16 non-stop routes to North America, will introduce the larger 787-10 to complement its long-haul fleet of 787-9 and 777 airplanes. This order will be reflected on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website once it is finalized.

“As we continue to innovate our product offering, the 787 Dreamliner family will become the backbone of our long-haul fleet for many years to come,” said Walter Cho, Chairman of Korean Air. “In addition to 25 percent improved fuel efficiency, the stretched 787-10 offers around 15 percent more space for passengers and cargo than our 787-9s, which will be critical to our long-term business goals.”

With this order, Korea’s flag carrier will quadruple its 787 fleet to 40 airplanes as it looks to strengthen its long-haul fleet.

“ALC is delighted and honored to bring

the 787-10 to Korean Air’s fleet in a joint effort with Boeing. The 787-10 provides significant revenue enhancement to complement Korean’s 787-9 fleet, and the long-term lease of ten 787-10s from ALC will greatly expand the scope and reach of the 787-10 in Korean Air’s global network,” said John L. Plueger, CEO and President of Air Lease Corporation.

“Today’s announcement demonstrates the strength of our enduring partnership with Korean Air. The airline has been a pioneer in Asia’s commercial aviation industry over the past five decades and Boeing is honored to play an important role in their continued success,” said Kevin McAllister, president and chief executive officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Korean Air operates a fleet of 96 Boeing passenger airplanes, including the Next-Generation 737, 747, 777 and 787 airplanes. The airline also operates an all-Boeing cargo fleet with the 747-400, 747-8 and 777 Freighters.

“Korean Air is a leading global airline and has become one of Asia’s largest transpacific carriers. We are honored that Korean Air has decided to quadruple its 787 Dreamliner fleet and we will work closely with them to finalize this landmark deal,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing of The Boeing Company. “Korean Air continues to build its incredible widebody airplane fleet to enable its philosophy of providing ‘Excellence in Flight’ for its passengers.”

KLM ANNOUNCES INTENTION FOR UP TO 35 E195-E2 JETS

K LM announced its intention to purchase up to 35 E195-E2 jets: 15 firm orders with purchase rights for a further 20 aircraft of the same model. This intention, which still requires a Purchase Agreement, has a value of USD 2.48 billion based on Embraer’s current list prices. The order will be added to

Embraer’s backlog as soon as a firm contract is completed.

“With a fleet of 49 E-Jets, KLM is already the largest Embraer operator in Europe and adding KLM to the E2 family of operators would be a huge vote of confidence in Embraer, our after sales care and the E2 program. The aircraft uses 30% less fuel per seat compared to KLM Cityhopper’s current E190s. And in terms of aircraft noise, the aircraft is the quietest in its class both internally for passengers, and externally, by a significant margin”, said John Slattery, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.

Pieter Elbers, KLM President and CEO, said: “Embraer has been a key partner for KLM and Cityhopper over the past ten years. Our customers appreciate the E190 and E175’s. The E2 would be a welcome addition to the KLM fleet, giving us greater capacity flexibility and help to manage down costs. In addition, the environmentally friendly E195-E2 also supports our sustainability goals with lower levels of noise and emissions.”

The economic and environmental performance of the aircraft makes the E195-E2 the ideal aircraft for growing KLM’s European business and supporting their hub-and-spoke operation, complementing the mainline fleet. KLM Cityhopper started the process of replacing its fleet of venerable Fokker aircraft for E-Jets in 2008, in order to enhance the existing network and to permit the efficient development of new routes. KLM Cityhopper’s all Embraer fleet currently has 49 E-Jets, the largest E-Jet fleet in Europe – 32 E190s and 17 E175s.

EVA AIR TAKES DELIVERY OF ITS FIRST BOEING 787-10 DREAMLINER

EVA Air celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, marking the

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first of 20 super-efficient 787-10s the carrier plans to use on high-density routes within Asia later this summer. The airline, which is also celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, already operates a fleet of four 787-9 Dreamliners.

“The 787 Dreamliner has become the flagship of our fleet and we will leverage the airplane’s unrivaled fuel efficiency, reliability and size to operate high-density markets in Asia,” said Steve Lin, Chairman of EVA Air. “The 787-10 offers around 15 percent more cabin space and cargo capacity compared to our existing 787-9s and this added capability will allow us to explore new opportunities for future growth in the emerging markets within Asia Pacific. As a five-star airline, we are committed to providing world-class service and products to our customers and these new airplanes will be key to our long-term success.”

Built with lightweight composite materials and powered by advanced GEnx engines, EVA Air’s 787-10 is the largest member of the fuel-efficient and passenger-pleasing Dreamliner family. At 224 feet long (68 meters), EVA Air’s 787-10 can serve 342 passengers in a two-class configuration, which is 38 more seats than EVA Air’s 787-9 Dreamliner.

“EVA Air is an award-winning carrier and has formed a dynamic long-haul fleet. With their 777-300ERs, 787-9s and now the 787-10, EVA Air will have an incredible widebody family to serve its passengers and grow its international network for many years to come,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing of The Boeing Company. “We are extremely honored that EVA is building their future around the 787 Dreamliner family and I am confident that the passenger-pleasing capabilities of the airplane will contribute immensely to the airline’s reputation as a five star airline.”

EMBRAER AND UNITED AIRLINES SIGN CONTRACT FOR UP TO 39 E175S

Embraer announced at the 53rd International Paris Air Show, that it has signed a contract with United Airlines

for up to 39 E175s. The order comprises 20 firm aircraft and 19 options in a 70-seat configuration. The order has a value of USD 1.9 billion, based on Embraer’s current list prices, with all options being exercised. The firm order will be included on Embraer’s 2019 second-quarter backlog. Deliveries are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2020. These aircraft will replace older 70-seat aircraft currently operated by United’s regional partners.

“With this contract, we have the opportunity to continue serving United’s fleet with our class-leading E175 platform,” said Charlie Hillis, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, North America, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Embraer’s dedication to finding solutions that meet our customer’s needs is the primary reason we continue to outperform in this market segment.”

“The E175, operated by our regional partners, has proven to be an important part of our fleet as we continue to grow our mainline airline and provide an enhanced customer experience,” said Gerry Laderman, Chief Financial Officer of United Airlines. “As we focus on providing our customers the utmost comfort and convenience, we will rely on aircraft like the E175 to help us achieve our goal of delivering the best experience in the sky.”

AIRBUS PARTNERS WITH UNITED AIRLINES TO MANAGE AIRCRAFT DATA AND ENHANCE PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE CAPABILITIES

United Airlines has become the latest U.S. airline to connect to Airbus’ open-data platform, Skywise, following an agreement recently signed between the airline and Airbus. United will leverage Skywise to enhance all aspects of its maintenance and

engineering operations on its Airbus fleet.

With flexible and visual tools, Skywise enables airlines to store, access, manage and analyse data more efficiently while also benchmarking against other airline users’ trends. Skywise provides all technology elements in one place, including data warehousing, visualisation, alerting, and even machine learning packages, allowing United and other airlines to nimbly develop and deploy their own analytical products.

In addition, Skywise seamlessly connects with the data integration platform, Palantir Foundry. United began using this platform in 2018, and the combination of Palantir Foundry and Airbus’ Skywise will provide United with the data and tools to enhance its operational reliability.

“We are proud to partner with Airbus and Palantir on this new data platform, which will allow us to maximise the performance of our Airbus fleet by analysing the best data we have available and using those insights to continuously improve our operation,” said Praveen Sharma, United’s Vice President of Digital Products and Analytics.

Marc Fontaine, Airbus’ Digital Transformation Officer said, “Skywise will bring significant value by unlocking data, which will power operational efficiency in aircraft maintenance and flight operations for United Airlines’ fleet.” He added, “By extending Skywise to other company business functions, with Palantir, the potential for United will be even bigger.”

Launched in 2017, Skywise is fast becoming the platform of reference used by all major aviation players to improve operational performance, ensuring complete data continuity with benefits across the entire value chain. Today, over 70 airlines around the world are connected to Skywise.

AMERICAN AIRLINES AGREES TO ORDER 50 AIRBUS A321XLRS


American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, will acquire 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the new longer-range version of Airbus’ hugely successful A321neo. The purchase agreement includes the conversion of 30 of American’s existing A321neo slots to A321XLRs and incremental orders for an additional 20 A321XLRs.

The A321XLR will have the longest range of any single-aisle commercial jetliner. The added range of up to 4,700 nm will allow airlines to operate the aircraft from U.S. East Coast airports to medium-size European cities.

As a further enhancement of the A321neo and A321LR, the A321XLR will have a maximum takeoff weight of 101 metric tonnes without sacrificing performance. The A321XLR is powered by the same engines, and has more than 90 percent commonality with the A321neo.

American, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the largest Airbus operator in the world with 422 Airbus aircraft. Including this announcement, American has outstanding orders for 115 A321neos and A321XLRs from Airbus.

FLYNAS FLIES FARTHER WITH THE A321XLR

F lynas, Saudi Arabia’s first low-cost airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 10 A321XLR aircraft, the longest range variant of the A320. As part of the commitment, the airline will also upsize 10 of the A320neo it currently has on order to the A321neo.

Flynas operates a fleet of 30 A320ceos and 2 A320neos. Since its inception in 2007, Flynas has set ambitious growth plans to continuously develop its fleet in order to carry more passengers. In 2018 the airline carried around 6.6 million passengers on 60,000 domestic and international flights.

The A321XLR is the next evolutionary step from the A321LR which responds to market needs for even more range and payload, creating more value for the airlines. From 2023, it will deliver an unprecedented Xtra Long Range of up to 4,700nm – 15% more than the A321LR and with 30% lower fuel burn per seat compared with previous generation competitor aircraft. This will

enable operators to open new world-wide routes such as India to Europe or China to Australia, as well as further extending the Family’s non-stop reach on direct transatlantic flights between continental Europe and the Americas.

SIKORSKY RECEIVES CONTRACT TO BUILD PRESIDENTIAL HELICOPTERS

S ikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company will build six production VH-92A Presidential Helicopters under a contract from the U.S Navy. These helicopters are part of the 23 aircraft program of record for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Under the terms of the contract, known as Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 1, Sikorsky will begin deliveries of six VH-92A helicopters in 2021. The remaining production aircraft will be delivered in 2022 and 2023. The contract also provides spares and training support.

The contract award follows an affirmative Milestone C decision on May 30 from the U.S. Navy moving the development program into production.

“The authorization to exercise the program’s first Low-Rate Initial Production lot is a testament to the hard work and dedication from the team to deliver this important asset on budget and within the planned acquisition timeline” said U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric Ropella, PMA-274 presidential helicopter program manager. “This award is an example of acquisition done right.”

BOEING JOINS HANDS WITH AAI TO MODERNISE AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN INDIA

A erospace major Boeing have joined hands with The Airports Authority of India (AAI) for technical assistance agreement to develop an air traffic management roadmap which is envisioned to improve airspace utilisation and help maintain efficient aircraft operations. Reportedly, the process involve a comprehensive 10-year communication, navigation and surveillance/air traffic management (CNS/ATM) modernisation roadmap spread over 18 months is being undertaken with a grant from the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).

Boeing will analyse current technologies and processes to identify efficiency improvements that can be implemented while maintaining a practical and safe airspace system. As part of the project, it will also work with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, airlines operating in India, airport operators and other airspace stakeholders like the US-India Aviation Cooperation Programme. US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster said the agreement between AAI and Boeing is a significant step in furthering collaboration on aviation between the two countries. “We look forward to such opportunities where both countries can utilise their expertise and innovation to develop blueprints for cutting-edge technologies for the future.”

The objective of the agreement is to develop a roadmap based on global and local best practices to optimally utilise airspace capacity, enhance communications and invest in navigation, surveillance and air traffic management.”The implementation of modern technologies and global practices will allow India to increase its airspace capacity significantly by improving communications, enabling flexible use of airspace and allowing the safe processing of additional flights using air navigation infrastructure for smoother and more efficient skies in India,” said AAI Chairman Guruprasad Mohapatra.

President of Boeing India Salil Gupte said: “India is experiencing unprecedented growth in civil aviation. With this kind of growth comes the need for safe and efficient aircraft operations as well as improving the airport infrastructure.”


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Shri Rajnath Singh Assumes Office of the Defence Minister

Shri Rajnath Singh took over the responsibility as the Defence Minister. On his arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Shri Rajnath Singh was received by the Minister of State for Defence Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, three Services’ Chiefs, Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra, Chairman DRDO Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, Secretary (Defence Production) Dr. Ajay Kumar and Mrs S Kutty, Secretary ESW. Shri Rajnath Singh was Minister of Home Affairs since May 27, 2014.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh was given a brief presentation on the functioning of the MoD and all the four Departments of the MoD namely Department of Defence, Department of Defence Production, Department of Ex-serviceman Welfare and Department of Research and Development Organization.

Raksha Mantri Shri Singh instructed the officers to prepare detailed presentations on all Divisions and set time bound targets to achieve the desired outcome.

Boeing to Build MH-47G Block II Chinooks for Special Ops

Boeing will build next-generation MH-47G Chinooks for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. The Block II configuration will enhance the Army’s ability to safely carry out the most challenging missions around the world. The $194 million contract is for a second lot of MH-47G Block II aircraft, to be delivered starting in 2021. Block II Chinooks feature technological advancements to extend the fleet’s service life and enhance performance.

“The MH-47G is the world’s best, most reliable heavy-lift helicopter and will help Special Operations execute their difficult missions,” said Chuck Dabundo, vice president and MH-47 program manager. “Nearly a quarter of the Special Ops fleet is now on contract for Block II, and we look forward to delivering this capability to them on schedule.”

The Army has a large number of MH-47G Chinook helicopters. Boeing is now on contract for a total of 15 MH-47G Block II Chinooks. The first MH-47G Block II aircraft is scheduled to begin final assembly this year.


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Elbit Systems launches CONDOR MS

E lbit Systems has launched CONDOR MS, a new Long Range Oblique Photography (LOROP) system that introduces Multi-Spectral (MS) sensing capability and Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics to stand-off strategic intelligence gathering missions.

Three high-resolution Electro Optic (EO) are integrated by CONDOR MS into the Company's certified and widely operational CONDOR2 system: Visible & Near Infra-Red (VNIR), Medium-Wave Infrared (MWIR), and Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR).

The exceptional combination of multi-spectral sensing, high level of stabilisation and auto image enhancement allows the new system to intensely spread the coverage area in day, night and adverse weather conditions thereby boosting the strategic reconnaissance output while increasing the survivability of the platforms. Deep learning algorithms and accurate geo-location allow the CONDOR MS to recognise a huge number of targets at extremely high rates, hence significantly shortening the time frame that is required to close sensor-to-shooter loops.

IAF Contingent Departs for Exercise Garuda-VI

The Indian Air Force is participating in a bilateral exercise between Indian and French Air Force named Exercise ‘Garuda-VI’ France from 01-12 Jul 19. This is the sixth edition of Exercise Garuda and is being planned at French Air Force Base Mont-de-Marsan. The last exercise, ‘Garuda V’ was held at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Jun 2014.

Indian Air Force contingent comprises of 120 air-warriors and four Su-30 MKI along with an IL-78 Flight Refueling aircraft, which shall participate during the exercise. C-17 strategic lift aircraft will provide the logistic support to the contingent during the induction and de-induction phase. This is one of the biggest air exercises that is being planned between the two Air Forces. The Indian Air Force Su-30 MKI will be operating in a simulated operational war fighting scenario along with French Air Forces multirole Rafale aircraft. This will enhance understanding of interoperability during mutual operations between the two Air Forces and provide an opportunity to learn from each other’s best practices.

Participation of IAF in the exercise will also promote professional interaction, exchange experiences and operational knowledge besides strengthening bilateral relations with the French Air Force. It will also provide a good opportunity to the air warriors to operate in an international environment. The team departed from

Air Force Station Bareily and Agra on 25 Jun 19.


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Airbus wins three satellite deal from Inmarsat for revolutionary spacecraft

A irbus has signed a contract with Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, to design, manufacture and build the first in their next generation of geostationary Ka-band satellites, Inmarsat GX7, 8 & 9. The three satellites are the first to be based on Airbus’ new OneSat product line, which is fully reconfigurable in orbit.

Featuring on board processing and active antennas, the three Ka-band spacecraft will be able to adjust their coverage, capacity and frequency. They will deliver power and bandwidth dynamically in real-time to adapt

to Inmarsat’s requirements to provide HTS (High Throughput) broadband connectivity for the mobility market.

Airbus’ highly innovative OneSat is based on a standard, modular and design-to-manufacture approach, and can be delivered more quickly than existing telecommunications satellites.

Airbus’ Head of Space Systems, Nicolas Chamussy said: “We are launching the OneSat product line for our customer Inmarsat, following the successes of the Airbus-built Inmarsat-4 spacecraft, Alphasat and the Inmarsat-6 satellites, which are currently under construction. This latest contract continues the long standing innovation relationship between Airbus and Inmarsat. OneSat is a truly disruptive product, both from a manufacturing, and operational point of view, which allows Airbus to offer our

customer a market enabling solution with reduced cost and time to orbit.”

“OneSat’s high flexibility, very compact design and fast production approach perfectly fits our ambition for our next generation GX spacecraft,” said Rupert Pearce, CEO of Inmarsat. “The new satellites will support the growth of the Global Xpress mobility services, in particular to service emerging ‘hot spot’ regions worldwide. The GX7, 8 & 9 satellites will represent the next evolution of HTS technology incorporating new highly flexible capabilities which can be deployed very quickly to support the rapid evolution of the traffic growth from year 2023 onwards.”

Embraer and ELTA to create a new market segment with the launch of the P600 AEW

Embraer Defense & Security and ELTA Systems (ELTA), a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement at the Paris Air Show, to introduce the P600 AEW (Airborne Early Warning). Designed to compete in a new segment of the AEW market, this next generation aircraft is based on the advanced super midsize platform of the Embraer Praetor 600 business jet. The primary sensor of the P600 AEW is the IAI/ELTA 4thgeneration Digital Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar with integrated IFF capabilities.

In this cooperation, Embraer Defense & Security is to provide the air platform, ground support, communications systems and aircraft integration while ELTA is to provide the AEW radar, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) and other electronic systems and system integration.


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Lockheed Martin Achieves Successful Hypersonic Captive Carry Flight Test

The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin successfully flight tested the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) on the service's B-52 Stratofortress out of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., on June 12, 2019.This captive carry flight is the most recent step in the U.S. Air Force's rapid prototyping effort to mature the hypersonic weapon, AGM-183A, which successfully completed a preliminary design review in March. More ground and flight testing will follow over the next three years.

"With hypersonic capabilities being a national security priority, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating the maturation and fielding of a hypersonic weapon system," said Frank St. John, executive vice president at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire

Control. "Lockheed Martin is proud to partner with the U.S. Air Force on this important initiative."

Hypersonic weapons provide a survivable and affordable capability that will overcome distance in contested environments using high speed, altitude and maneuverability. They amplify many of the enduring attributes of airpower – speed, range, flexibility and precision.

Robust experience in high-speed flight has positioned Lockheed Martin to be an industry leader in hypersonic technology, providing the most mature and cost-effective solutions for addressing increasing threats in the global security arena.

Lockheed Martin has played a significant role in the research, development and demonstration of hypersonic technologies for more than 30 years. The corporation has made significant investments in key technology and capability development – including hypersonic strike capabilities and defense systems against emerging hypersonic threats – and is firmly committed to supporting the U.S. government in developing these technologies.

Airbus Helicopters and Pawan Hans Limited sign MoU for introduction of H145 and H225 and support for AS365N Dauphin fleet

A irbus Helicopters and Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the future introduction of two new categories of rotorcraft in the PHL fleet as well as for the repair, maintenance and overhaul of its existing AS365N Dauphin helicopters.

The MoU, signed by Air Commodore Dayasagar, Executive Director at PHL and Ashish Saraf, Head of Airbus Helicopters for India and South Asia, also includes customised training and an on-site Safety Management System (SMS) for PHL pilots.

The MoU stipulates that Airbus Helicopters will support PHL in growing its onshore, offshore and inland travel markets by introducing the best-in-class H145 and H225rotorcrafts into their fleet. Airbus Helicopters will also provide predictive and

scheduled maintenance, repair and overhaul services for PHL’s existing Airbus AS365N Dauphin helicopters, the MoU said.

PHL is the largest customer in the world for Airbus Dauphin helicopters. It currently has 37 units deployed for offshore Oil & Gas operations, VIP transportation and other utility duties.

The H145 and H225 are multi-role helicopters, ideal for supporting PHL’s wide

range of missions across the country. The H145 is a member of Airbus’ four-tonne-class twin-engine helicopter product range with designed-in mission capability and flexibility, especially in high and hot operating conditions. The H145 family (BK117, EC145 and H145) has more than 1,300 helicopters in service around the world and has clocked more than 5.5 million flight hours.


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P RIS A I R S H O WREVIEW 2019Introduction The Paris Air Show (French: Salon global de l'aronautiques et spatiales (GIFAS).

The Paris Air Show follows its history back to the main decade of the twentieth century. In 1908 an area of the Paris Motor Show was devoted to aircraft. The next year, a committed aviation expo was held at the Grand Palais from 25 September to 17 October, during which 100,000 guests ended up seeing items and advancements from 380 exhibitors. There were four further shows before the First World War. The show restarted in 1919, and from 1924 it was held at regular intervals before being hindered again continuously World War. It restarted in 1946 and since 1949, has been held in each odd year.

The aviation expo kept on being held at the Grand Palais, and from 1949 flying exhibitions were organized at Paris Orly

Airport. In 1953, the show was migrated from the Grand Palais to Le Bourget. The show was attracting global notice the 1960s. Since the 1970s, the show has risen as the principle worldwide reference of the aeronautical sector.

Paris Air Show 2019 The second day of the 53rd Paris Air Show saw action in abundance. Not least came a jolt for Boeing in the state of dedication from International Airlines Group (IAG) for 200 of its 737 MAXs.

Day 2 of the Paris Air Show sees a large number of procurement agreements made.

Boeing After a hectic day for the Boeing Company, IAGs offer helped the suitability of the American organization, the efficiency of which has

grieved since the establishment of its MAX armada. Worldwide holding organization IAG, which has carriers, for example, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling under the care of its, yesterday marked a letter of expectation worth in the area of $24bn, as indicated by a Boeing public statement.

Thus Boeing shares bounced 5.4% to 373.96 on the US securities exchange as indicated by Gillian Rich composing for Investors.com.

Boeing's MAX misfortunes keep on cursing commendable duties at Le Bourget.


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Photograph: Boeing

Regardless of still not having any firm requests on Day 2 the aviation mammoth additionally reported its commitment receipt from Korean Air for 20 of its B787 Dreamliners. The Korean arrangement is believed to be worth $6.3bn.

Airbus Airbus keeps on ruling the Show. It got acquiring commitments from IAG and Philippine aircraft Cebu Pacific for its new A321XLR. Cebu Air has requested 10 A321XLR flies only one day after Airbus' revealing of its new long-go single-passageway carrier.

Cebu likewise marked an update of comprehension for 16 Airbus A330neos and five A320neos. The consolidated arrangement is said to be worth around $6bn. The bearer's A330neo will be designed to oblige 460 single-class seats.

IAG has requested 14 A321XLRs from Airbus. Eight XLRs are bound for administration with Spanish banner transporter Iberia and six with Irish bearer Aer Lingus.

The twinjets will permit Aer Lingus (as of now a devoted client of the A321LR) to work

expanded transoceanic administrations. Conveyances to Iberia and Aer Lingus are relied upon to begin in 2023.

Cebu orders 16 Airbus A330-300 airship

Also, elsewhere in the world Franco-Italian producer ATR has gotten a letter of aim from Nordic Aviation Capital. The renting organization wishes to buy 35 ATR72-600s with the alternative for a further 35. Conveyance of the principal clump is normally somewhere in the range of 2020 and 2025.

Delta Air Lines has requested five more A220-100s from Airbus. The producer's greatest client of the A220-100 presently has 95 A220 sorts on request including 50 A220-300s. LCCs JetBlue Moxy still holds their lead with the most A220-300s on request.

As beforehand reported AirAsia yesterday changed over a request for 253 A320-200neos to the bigger A321-200neo. The minimal effort carrier has additionally concurred with CFM International the buy of 200 LEAP-1A motors so as to control its new neos.

Provincial Spanish aircraft Binter Canarias has concluded a request for two E195-E2s from Embraer. Binter would like to get

the first of the bigger medium-run stream aircraft in the last piece of this current year. On receipt, Binter will turn into Europe's first client of the new sort.

Korean Air has focused on the buy of 20 B787s splits somewhere between the: 9 type and the 10. Not withstanding the renting of 10 further B787s from Air Lease Corporation the Korean armada of Dreamliners will remain at 40.

Korean Air B787 armada to remain at 40 Bearer extensions favors Airbus.

Japanese household bearer Fuji Dream Airlines has requested two E175s from Embraer. The aircraft works E170s and E175s from its center points at Shizuoka Airport and Nagoya Airfield. Conveyance of the new E175s is relied upon to be made in the not so distant future.

National bearer of the Faroe Islands, Atlantic Airways, has consented to purchase two A320neos from Airbus. Industry insiders speculate the buy is a forerunner to the carrier reporting administrations to the United States. Not long ago we detailed that Atlantic Airways had submitted an application for business administration’s to the US.


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At long last, Saudi Arabian Airlines requested 30 A320neos from Airbus in an arrangement that incorporates 15 A321XLRs. Airbus hinted that the Saudi carrier additionally expected to buy 30 more A320neos at an expense of $3.3bn.

Summary The 2019 Paris Air Show may have come up short on the style of another airship program declaration, yet the composites business spoke to is obviously preparing for cutting edge aviation.

Desires were blended going into the 2019 Paris Air Show (June 17-23). Boeing, it was trusted, would lay more foundation for the New Midsize Aircraft (NMA), yet the 737 MAX emergency has expended a great part of the organization's vitality and consideration. To be sure, on the very first moment of the flying demonstration, Boeing gave a general declaration in regards to business conditions and issued its 20-year business flying machine estimate. Nothing on NMA. The greatest sprinkle Boeing made during the show was the news that it had offered 200 737 MAX flying machine to International Airline Group (IAG).

Airbus, then again, reported the A321XLR (LR = long range), the most recent cycle of the A320neo. Booked to enter administration in 2023, the A321XLR will have a scope of 4,700 nautical miles, attainable through extra fuel stockpiling limit. Airbus said that the plane's range will give carriers more affordable single-passageway alternatives on courses presently served principally by progressively costly twofold walkway airship. Such courses incorporate New York-Rio, Shanghai-Sydney, and Madrid-Dubai.

In spite of the absence of


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NMA news, among the composites-related organizations displaying at the Paris Air Show, there remains a complete exertion to create and adjust materials and procedure innovation to satisfy whatever needs Boeing and Airbus place on the production network in the coming decade. This incorporates customary thermoset prepregs with autoclave fix, fluid sap mixture of dry strands without-of-autoclave fix, thermoplastic composites and added substance fabricating. The feeling of desire all through the production network is discernable.

Out on the flight line, there was the typical exhibit of business, military and common air ship, with day by day flight shows. Remarkable noticeable all around were exhibits of electric-fueled flying machine, which were an obvious and calm difference to the stunning thunder related with the contender and business planes. In the static showcases, there were various EVTOL (electric vertical departure and landing) create focused toward the urban

portability advertise. This air ship type, specifically, is demonstrating a noteworthy focus of composite materials, which are a need for electrically controlled flight. Be that as it may, the creation volumes of a portion of these stages likely will number

in the thousands every year, which pushes material and procedure innovations more toward a carish generation model. All things considered, EVTOLs are in their childhood, especially given the administrative, capability and airspace the executive’s leaps yet to be cleared.


APPOINTMENTS

New Director (HR) takes charge at BEL

Mr Shivakumaran K M took charge as Director (HR) at Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on June 11, 2019. He was serving as GM (HR) at BEL’s Bangalore Complex before his elevation.

Mr Shivakumaran started his journey as an HR professional at Sujatha Textile Mills, Nanjangudu, Karnataka, in 1986 after completing his Master’s in Social Work, specialising in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations & Labour Welfare from Manasa gangothri, University of Mysore, in 1984. He then moved to Mandya National Paper Mills, a PSU at Belagula near Mysore in I988 and worked in the capacity of Personnel Officer.

He joined BEL in the year 1989 as Assistant Personnel Manager at Corporate Office and later worked at the Company’s Bangalore and Hyderabad Units. During his 30-year-old stint at BEL, Mr Shivakumaran has contributed to bringing about a paradigm shift in HR at BEL, transforming it into a strategic business partner of the Company. He has been responsible for the formulation and implementation of various HR interventions directed towards improving the organisational effectiveness and advancing the Company’s vision and growth. Implementation of the SAP ERP system for HR functions has been one of his key contributions. He also has been actively involved in the implementation of various CSR projects of BEL across the Company.

Mr Shivakumaran is an undergraduate in Arts from the Maharaja’s College, Mysore, with specialisation in Psychology Criminology and Sociology. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Development and Planning from the University of Mysore.

Stéphane Dubois named Executive Vice President for Human Resources at Safran

Stéphane Dubois was named Safran Executive Vice President, Human Resources on June 5. He replaces Jean-Luc Bérard, who was at the same time appointed Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, in charge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy. Stéphane Dubois is also a member of the Group's Executive Committee.

Stéphane Dubois was head of human resources in France, then in South Africa for Pechiney Electrométallurgie from 1994 to 2001. He was named Vice President, Talent Management for the Pechiney group in 2004, then continued his career at Alcan-Pechiney, where he was named Vice President, Human Resources, Environment, Health and Safety at Alcan Packaging in 2006, first for Europe, then for the Group.

He joined Alstom in 2010 to manage the human resources impact of the planned acquisition of Areva T&D by the Alstom-Schneider Electric consortium. In 2013, Stéphane Dubois was named Vice President, Human Resources for International Financial Services and Networks at Société Générale, prior to joining the retail banking unit in France in 2015, tasked with implementing its transformation plan.

Stéphane Dubois, 52, holds an advanced graduate degree in human resources from CELSA (1994) and a graduate degree in labor law from the Sorbonne (1992).

AXISCADES brings industry stalwart David Bradley on-board as Chairman

AXISCADES Engineering Technologies Ltd India’s leading Technology & Product Engineering Solutions Company announced the appointment of Mr. David Bradley as Chairman. Mr. Bradley will take over from Dr. Vivek Mansingh, who was the chairman of the Board for the last 5 years. Having led the company through a period of growth and acquisitions he will continue to be on the board to support the company.

Mr. David Bradley adds extensive value to AXISCADES in his role as Chairman, through his deep domain expertise and vast network in the Industry. In his earlier role, David served as Executive Vice-President of Global Product Solutions and Member of the Management Board at Assystem managing a business of USD 750Mn. He was also the CEO of Assystem UK Ltd., where he was instrumental in developing and scaling several large accounts across geographies and business vertical. Assystem, now known as Expleo has its presence in 25 countries and more than 15,000 employees with Euro 1.1Bn in revenues.

Welcoming David, Dr. Vivek Mansingh, quoted, “Over the last 5 years I have lead AXISCADES through an exciting phase, made strategic acquisitions, expanded business, added global customers, added service lines in new technologies and have prepared the company for the next stage of growth. I believe David’s appointment will be extremely beneficial to leverage his business acumen, industry knowledge, and global customer connect to drive business growth.

Mr. Bradley as the new Chairman of AXISCADES said, “I am excited about joining the board of AXISCADES and believe the company has incredible capabilities. I will be guiding and working with the team to take the Company to the next level of growth and global expansion,”


APPOINTMENTS

Ajay Singh joins IATA Board of Governors

Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, has been appointed on the Board of Governors (BoG) of the prestigious International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a three-year term effective from the conclusion of the 75th IATA AGM in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Mr. Singh will be the only Indian on the Board of Governors of IATA, the world’s biggest airline grouping. IATA represents some 290 airlines comprising 82% of global air traffic and plays a key role in helping formulate global policies on critical aviation-related issues. SpiceJet became the first Indian LCC to join IATA as a member in March 2019. As a member of the board of governors, Mr. Singh will participate in providing policy directives and guidance to IATA industry committees and to their subsidiary bodies.

Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, said, “It is a matter of great honour for me to be inducted into the Board of Governors of IATA and to represent and serve the airline industry. It also reiterates India’s leadership role on the global aviation map. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues on the IATA Board

of Governors to drive the sustainability agenda whilst facilitating further growth and development of the aviation industry across the globe.”

Over the years, Mr. Ajay Singh has received numerous recognitions from global aviation and tourism bodies. In January 2019, he became the first Indian to chair the prestigious Aviation, Travel and Tourism (ATT) Governor’s Meeting at the World Economic Forum, Davos. He is also the Chairman of the CII National Committee on Civil Aviation and Vice Chairman of the World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative (WTTCII).

Mr. Singh launched SpiceJet in 2005 with the objective of making flying affordable for all. After a successful tenure, he exited from the airline in 2010 before buying it back again from near shut down in 2015. He has since scripted one of the most remarkable turnaround stories in global aviation.

GULFSTREAM ENHANCES EUROPEAN SALES TEAM

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp announced it has expanded its European sales team with the addition of two new regional vice presidents.

Chris Edwards was recently appointed regional vice president of Sales for Northern Europe, covering the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Scandinavia. Edwards brings to Gulfstream 14 years of experience in the aviation industry and has held positions at NetJets Europe, Hawker Beechcraft in the Asia-Pacific region and Embraer Executive Jets in Europe and Asia Pacific. He is also a former Royal Air Force pilot.

Alessandro Scarpellini has been named regional vice president of Sales for Southern Europe, including Switzerland. Prior to joining Gulfstream, Scarpellini was director of sales for Embraer Executive Jets in Africa and Western Europe. Before joining the business-aviation industry, Scarpellini worked in the oil and gas sector. He also served as the personal assistant to an Italian prime minister.

Edwards and Scarpellini report to Trevor Esling, Gulfstream’s senior regional vice president of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Edwards is based at Gulfstream’s London Sales and Design Center, and Scarpellini is based in Rimini, Italy.

Boeing appoints Surendra Ahuja as Managing Director of BDI

Boeing has appointed Surendra Ahuja as Managing Director of Boeing Defence India (BDI), based in New Delhi. Ahuja will look after BDI in alignment with Boeing's accelerated growth strategy for India. He will be responsible for the execution of current and future programmes across all BDI business sectors in a collaborative environment with Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS). He will also be responsible for delivering on Boeing's commitments to its Indian defence customers while positioning it for new business opportunities. Ahuja will work with Salil Gupte who is recently appointed as the leader and President of Boeing India.

Ahuja served in the Indian Navy as Rear Admiral before joining Boeing. He has held various leadership and operational roles with the Indian Navy. He also had an assignment with the US India Defence Trade & Technology Initiative (DTTI ), where he managed the joint working group of Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation from inception, in co-operation with the US Navy.

"We welcome Surendra Ahuja to Boeing India and fully support him to further strengthen our work in the country. I look forward to collaborating with him to deliver enhanced quality and capability to our defence customers," said Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India.


Airbus founding father and visionary, Roger Béteille, passes away

AVIATION LEGEND

A irbus is saddened that one of its founding fathers, Roger Béteille, who not only shaped Airbus’ first commercial aircraft - the A300B - but also Airbus Industrie, passed away on 14 June at the age of 97. Born in Aveyron, France, in 1921, Roger Béteille studied at Supaéro in Toulouse before joining France’s SNCASE, which later became Sud Aviation, in 1943. He received his pilot’s licence in 1945, becoming thereafter flight test engineer in 1952. He was part of the flight test team on the Caravelle’s first flight.

In July 1967, the idea to develop a 300-seater all new wide-body twinjet was progressing and Mr Béteille was appointed chief engineer for the A300 programme at Sud Aviation. It soon became clear that launch customers Air France and Lufthansa wanted a smaller product. So, in early 1968 Mr Béteille started work in secret on what would become the A300B, a 250 seater with a hold large enough to accommodate

two standard containers side by side. The innovative fuselage cross-section he designed is still in use today on the A330.

Known as ‘the man with the white tie’, it was Béteille, along with Airbus’ first production director Felix Kracht, who drew up the workshare which forms the basis of Airbus’ European production system that still defines the company today. “I wanted to use all the available talents and capacities to their utmost without worrying about the colour of the flag or what language was spoken,” he said at the time. He extended this approach to creating a multinational flight test team. The A300B was formally lauched in 1969.

When the Airbus Industrie grouping of economic interests (GIE) was created in 1970, Roger Béteille, now senior vice president of engineering, pushed for its headquarters to be close to the final assembly line in Toulouse, so potential customers could see the product under construction.

By the time the A300B made its first flight on 28 October 1972, Béteille had gained a strong understanding of airlines’ needs, something he put to good use during a decade-long campaign to gain customers. Despite the lean years that followed the OPEC oil crisis, his efforts culminated in the A300’s first US customer - Eastern Airlines - in 1977. Eastern was led by the former Commander of Apollo 8, Frank Borman, with whom Roger Béteille built a strong relationship.

From the very start, Roger Béteille nurtured a dream: to found an aircraft family. “I was convinced that Airbus would never take off with a single aircraft,” he explained. “Potential customers would wonder if we’d still be around in ten or 20 years’ time.” His dream truly came to fruition towards the end of his career, when in March 1984 he managed the formal launch of the A320.

Roger Béteille was instrumental in developing its fly-by-wire (FBW) controls, with increased flight safety and wider fuselage, all of which were key to its huge commercial success. Fly-by-wire also enabled the start of cockpit commonality and cross-crew qualification for pilots across Airbus aircraft.

Roger Béteille at Airbus1967: Appointed Airbus A300 Chief Engineer at Sud-Aviation for the French side of the project. His team consists of three people: himself, a fellow engineer and a secretary.

1969: Formal go-ahead for the Airbus A300B programme.

1970: After the creation of Airbus Industrie, he becomes senior vice president, Engineering

1972: First flight of A300B.

1975: Appointed General Manager of Airbus Industrie.

1977: Breakthrough in the US with the first A300 commitment to buy from Eastern Airlines.

1978: Launch of A310: the first step in realising Roger Béteille’s vision of an Airbus family.

1984: Achieves launch of A320, a totally new single aisle aircraft with wider fuselage and fly-by-wire flight controls.

1985: Retires from Airbus Industrie as company President.

2012: The A350 XWB final assembly line in Toulouse is named in his honour.


Think Tank

Can the Indian Air Force solve aviation companies’ pilot crunch?

I t seems like the Indian government has decided to step in to help solve the problems of country’s struggling aviation industry. Usha Padhee, who happens to be the joint secretary in the ministry of civil aviation, had a discussion with defence personnel the viability of fighter pilots switching over to commercial flying. The plan, if implemented, could help tackle the acute pilot shortage that has been c

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