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Aero India 2011 It's Show Time!
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Dassault Rafale to display its flying prowess
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hree notable recent events have set the stage for the eighth edition of Aero India 2011. One, the single-biggest deal in aviation history for commercial jets, struck by Airbus with India’s largest low-cost airline, IndiGo, for 180 A-320s at $15.6 billion. Two, the induction of the C-130J Super Hercules in the Indian Air Force. And three, the announcement of India’s Defence Procurement Procedure 2011, and a concomitant Defence Production Policy. The presence of 675 exhibitors from 45 countries underlines India’s position as one of the largest aerospace markets in the world. There’s been an 11-fold increase in display area since 1998; the show has witnessed a 75 per cent growth in area over the previous edition in 2009. For the first time, civil aircraft will outnumber military aircraft on display. This marks a gradual shift from the overwhelmingly military theme of Aero India. This edition has a special focus on civil aerospace. India now ranks ninth in the world’s civil aviation market, up from 12th place in 2006. India’s passenger travel sector is growing at 25 per cent a year. Growth in this sector is expected to stay ahead of the global average till 2025. In the sector of space, India is amongst only six nations in the world capable of satellite launches. The removal of export controls on the Indian Space Research Organisation by the US should give further impetus to the development and operation of satellites, launch vehicles and remote-sensing equipment. India’s defence procurement spending is expected to go up to $42 billion by 2015, including $19.5 billion 1
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for capital acquisitions. The Indian Air Force is being beefed up to 42 squadrons by 2022. India has signed up with Russia for the fifth generation fighter aircraft; this could yield an order for up to 300 futuristic fighters. The global tender for 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft is an advanced stage of consideration. The induction of force multipliers like AWACS and mid-air refeuellers will be stepped up. The dedicated special operations C-130J has joined the IAF fleet. Increasing regional security challenges for India put a higher demand on effects-based aerospace operations and strategic airlift capability. Other than preparedness to face conflict, there are issues of energy security, trade protection and emergency assistance to friendly countries in terms of soft and hard power. A potent aerospace capability demands an indigenous industry to go hand in hand. Continued on page 04
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C-130J inducted by iaF
TogeTher wITh The raISIng of no. 77 Squadron, ‘VeIled VIperS’, Iaf InducTS The fIrST c-130J-30 Super herculeS aIrcrafT InTo SerVIce on feB 5, 2011