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January 27, 2024
Chinese-Checkers in Maldives
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With its relationship with India facing headwinds, Maldives chart a new diplomatic course, embracing a strategic pivot amidst the rising tide of Chinese influence
January 13, 2024
Maldivian Backfill
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India needs to navigate the ongoing geopolitical currents in Maldives and the growing shadow of China in the region, keeping its own strategic interests in mind
January 10, 2024
India's Strategic Islands
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
From tourist havens to strategic assets, unlocking the potential of India's islands, harnessing them for prosperity and security
December 26, 2023
Let's Feel Happy
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Amidst the global chaos, upheaval, and turbulence of 2023, India stands resilient, shining as a beacon of hope
September 11, 2023
G20 Delhi Summit — Inclusive Declaration
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The G20 Summit 2023 in Delhi sets a global precedent by charting a unified course for a shared future
September 11, 2023
G20 Heralds a New Future
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
India played host to the world and charted a new course in global geopolitics at a highly successful G20 Summit
September 5, 2023
G20: At Least Let Them Talk
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The upcoming G20 Summit will hope for a constructive dialogue between member countries to navigate global challenges and bridge the divide in a shifting World Order
September 3, 2022
Boeing Upbeat on Sales in India
By Sanjay Bhatnagar
The aircraft manufacturer expects Indian airlines to boost their capacity quickly in this world's fastest growing major market
August 16, 2022
India Arises @ 75
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The gains since 1947 have been massive, keeping in mind that we have also evolved as a strong multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, vibrant and resilient democracy
July 14, 2022
Safran Expands in India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Safran inaugurated three new production sites in India and announced the construction of a new major facility by 2025. These announcements represent more than $200 million of investment, opening new job opportunities for Indians.
October 20, 2020
Certifying Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
News reports of October 03 have confirmed that Hyderabad-headquartered TQ Cert Services has become India's first third-party certification body (CB) for drones.
BREAKING
February 1, 2019
Aero India 2019: Customs duty on import of aircraft
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
It is learnt from some reliable sources that the Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman, did raise an objection to this step by the Department of Customs and has sought reversal of the notification.
January 28, 2019
Killing the Golden Goose
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
The proverbial "last straw on the camel's back" came on January 17 this year when the Department of Customs issued a notification imposing customs duty on aircraft as well as any other equipment brought into the country for static or flying display at Aero India 2019.
December 19, 2018
Visit of President Ibrahim Solih
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Maldives President Ibrahim Solih’s three-day state visit to India commencing December 17 was his first foreign visit after becoming President. He was accompanied by the first lady and a high-level delegation including Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, National Planning and Infrastructure, Transport and Civil Aviation and Economic Development, senior government officials...
December 19, 2018
ISRO Space Museums and Space Applications
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Speaking to the media on November 26, ISRO Chairman K. Sivan stated ISRO recently discussed a proposal with the Kerala government to set up a space museum in Thiruvananthapuram, to which the state government responded positively and even allotted land for the purpose.
May 2, 2018
National approach must beyond MoCA, CISF counter-drone moves
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
As per media reports, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has tied up with the Indian army to train personnel in identifying drones of Pakistani and Chinese origin, following a six-day training session conducted in Gopalpur, Odisha).
December 13, 2017
Finally: A new dawn for General Aviation
By B.K. Pandey
With the patronage by the central government for the launch of seaplane services, the General Aviation segment of the Indian civil aviation industry will finally witness a new dawn!
September 20, 2017
Indo-Japanese Strategic Partnership boosted
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indo-Japanese relations have always been special. Even during the recent Doklam standoff, it was Japan's envoy to India Kenji Hiramatsu who said there should be no attempt to change the status quo on the ground by force; categorizing the crisis...
September 4, 2017
Airport Security – Plug the Gaps
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
On 20 August, 2017, flight operations at Delhi airport were halted for around two hour with closure of the runways when an international airline pilot spotted a drone-like object in the area.
Foreign Direct Investment in aviation
By B.K. Pandey, Editor, SP's Airbuz
While the existing Indian carriers, particularly the state-owned Air India may find the going tough in future, the travelling public can look forward...
Coping with Drone Terror
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With two Interpol red corner notices ticked under his belt and well protected in Pakistan despite being the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, JuD chief Hafiz Saeed recently threatened, "If any drone attack takes place against Pakistan from Indian bases...
Take-off for National Civil Aviation Policy
By B.K. Pandey, Editor, SP's Airbuz
As the Indian civil aviation industry is expected to become the third largest by 2022, it would be necessary for the government to have the right vision, planning and execution.
Regional Connectivity Elements out of Draft Policy Civil Aviation Ministry, India
By B.K. Pandey, Editor, SP's Airbuz
The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) will come into effect from 1 April 2016.
Mammoth Order for Aircraft by IndiGo
By B.K. Pandey, Editor, SP's Airbuz
IndiGo Airlines has always enjoyed a cherished relationship with Airbus and stands out for large orders for airliners with the original equipment manufacturer.
Whither Airport Security?
By B.K. Pandey, Editor, SP's Airbuz
CISF is the largest industrial security force in the world providing security cover to over 300 industrial units in the country.
General Aviation in India during One Year of Modi Government
By Group Captain R.K. Bali (Retd)
A lot is being written on how Modi Government has performed on various fronts during its first year in the office.
The AirAsia Disaster
By B.K. Pandey, Editor, SP's Airbuz
In all probability, the pilot of Flight QZ8501 too has blundered into a violent thunderstorm and lost control of the aircraft

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