Military Technology & Modernisation

India’s Booming Civil Aviation – Time to Make Airliners and Manage MRO

Airpowerasia, Anil Chopra, India, Airlines, DGCA

On a typical day, Indian airports receive nearly 3,100 domestic and 625 international flights, involving 6,200 aircraft movements, having over 1,115,000 passenger footfalls. The airlines’ passenger load factor is close to 90 per cent. India’s post-Covid-19 civil aviation turnaround has been extraordinary. India has 157 operational airports. Positive attitude, progressive policies, and deep trust amongContinue reading “India’s Booming Civil Aviation – Time to Make Airliners and Manage MRO”

Russia and India Exploring More Options for Make in India Defence

Airpowerasia, Anil Chopra, India, Russia, Make-in-India

India and the Soviet Union, and now Russia, have time-tested relations since India’s independence in 1947. In 1951, the USSR exercised its veto power on the Kashmir dispute in support of India. The Soviet Union declared its neutrality during the 1959 border dispute and the Sino-Indian War of October 1962, despite strong Chinese objections. TheContinue reading “Russia and India Exploring More Options for Make in India Defence”