FEATURES Ballistic missile defence Seeking scandals – on the sly Reports casting doubts over the validity of defence deals struck in the near past by the UPA government may only be the first shots fired in the gradually heating atmosphere of parliamentary elections, writes Rajiv Singh.   Aerospace US export curbs driving away business Extensive and irritating export regulations are pushing the US space and defence-related industries to the wall in a time of recession. When will the Americans learn, asks Radhakrishna Rao   Military aviation & aerospace AeroIndia 2009: Future challenges intense, opportunities immense, says Dr. M Natarajan Collaborations with foreign entities was there earlier as well, but essentially it was restricted to productionisation. Now we are talking from a position of some strength, particularly in design and system engineering, says Dr. M Natarajan, scientific advisor to the defence minister, and DRDO chief.   Ballistic missile defence AeroIndia 2009: DRDO has developed extreme technologies, says Dr Prahalad In a wide ranging,comprehensive interview on DRDO's capabilties and development programme, Dr Prahalad, chief controller R&D (SI), points out that the gap between users needs and DRDO's capabilities is reducing. The organisation is now fully capable of working out a road map with the army, navy and air force to develop weapon systems needed over the next 5-7 years. View video   Military aviation & aerospace AeroIndia 2009: LCA programme over the hump - 2nd gen to 4+, says ADA director, Dr PS Subramanyam From 1983, when an indigenous fighter development programme was launched with an attempt to develop second generation technologies, to 2008 when the programme has successfully developed 4+ generation technologies the LCA Tejas has come a long way, says ADA director, Dr PS Subramanyam.View video   Military aviation & aerospace Chinese threat to Indian space assets Chinese attempts to militarize space are being taken note of by an alarmed Indian defence establishment. By Radhakrishna Rao   Military aviation & aerospace Nothing stealthy about "Save the F-22 Raptor" campaign Boeing and Lockheed Martin have mounted a publicity campaign aimed at keeping the sophisticated, but very expensive, F-22 Raptor fighter programme alive By Rajiv Singh   Space & technology The great junkyard in outer space If we don't take steps to clean up space debris now, the consequences could be disastrous, says Radhakrishna Rao   Aviation infrastructure Indian Aviation Industry – Airport infrastructure China and India are trying to out do each other by creating a massive aviation infrastructure, even as the industry itself struggles to survive, By Dhruv Tanwar   Military India's missile programme: A summary Indian missile technology has reached a state of maturity that allows the country to field systems and products that cover the entire spectrum of land, air and sea-based platforms.   Military aviation & aerospace India’s Light Combat Aircraft: When duds begin to fly Whenever a defence exposition in the country nears, "duds" start flying around in the media , writes Rajiv Singh   more features     NEWS REPORTS LCC model will dominate Indian skies: Aviation Outlook India Workers strike as Air India fails to keep payment promise Jet, Sahara tax liability case hearing put off to July 15 NASA's LRO spacecraft sends first lunar images to Earth US mobile company launches world’s largest and most powerful commercial communications satellite PM prepares blueprint for Air India's revival IAF to take part in a US Air Force hosted international air mobility competition Arab carriers opt for SITA software to manage EU emissions trading ANA firms up orders for another five 787 Dreamliners Virgin to cut 600 jobs days after placing $2.1-billion aircraft order Global airlines lose $3 billion in Q1 2009: IATA Yemenia crash brings focus on international aviation safety CAPA launches India-specific, end-to-end aircraft acquisition service Jet Airways Konnect to start new services HAL reaps a rich harvest - inducts 34 graduates from IITs, BITS Pilani Qantas cancels/defers delivery of 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners GoAir Increases Network Strength with 8th Brand New A320 Use new airport facilities proactively, Indian government tells states Brazil calls off search for AF Flight 447 crash victims Kingfisher expands global service - launches Bangalore-Dubai service HAL to re-tender for co-developing medium-lift choppers Jet Airways offers special ‘Monsoon Magic’ fares Qantas cancel some and defers other Dreamliner planes from Boeing Nearly 7,000 British Airways staff respond to ‘fight for survival' appeal US to file case against EU in WTO as Airbus subsidy row deepens HAL, TIMCO mull schedule for setting up airframe MRO facilities Nippon Cargo puts all expansion plans on hold Kingfisher’s troubles mount as BPCL sues Air India may go low cost on domestic routes Restructure before bailout is the message for Air India Jet Airways defers delivery of nine Boeing 737-800s Boeing employee files harassment suit against Air India Airbus delivers first China-assembled A320 Another postponement for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Raytheon's Munitions Control Unit to be integrated on IAF Jaguars Black box signals from AF Flight 447 are a false alarm Cathay Pacific, Dragonair purchase additional carbon offsets Virgin Atlantic orders 10 Airbus A330; 50 in the pipeline Lufthansa buys 45-per cent stake in Brussels Airlines Lufthansa to acquire British Midland Airways HC order on Jet-Sahara case likely on 2 July Boeing begins final assembly of first 787 Dreamliner for ANA Japan Airlines to reduce frequency to New Delhi from July Air India targets Rs500-crore reduction in salary bills IndiGo to launch multiple services from Patna, Lucknow in July AAI to ask downsizing airlines to surrender parking slots Eurocopter to field AS550 C3Fennec for army/air force LUH tender Delhi, Mumbai airports on IATA's “wall of shame” for high charges Paris Air Show delivers commitments worth $12.9 billion for Airbus Ramki Sundaram exits Kingfisher Airlines Singapore Airlines pilots union agree to take pay cuts, non-paid leave British pilots association proposes $42.5 million in annual savings Air India now asks senior staff to forgo salary for July Paramount buys 10 Airbus crafts; to fly international in year Indian carrier Paramount signs MoU for 10 Airbus A321 aircraft Eurocopter signs contract for Ecureuil B3s with Pawan Hans SpiceJet hikes fuel surcharge by Rs400 $400 million contract for upgrade of IAF’s AN-32 transport planes more news    search domain-b    go International seminar

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