News for 'Aero India'

India to revive 3-decade-old plan to build first passenger aircraft

India to revive 3-decade-old plan to build first passenger aircraft

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The government is expecting to connect small towns with main metros through its Regional Connectivity Scheme

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Almost all of these companies either unveiled their new electric vehicle or alternative energy-powered models.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

Tata Group airlines to be top on 10 busiest routes

Tata Group airlines to be top on 10 busiest routes

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Tata Group, which will now include Air India, Vistara, and Air Asia, has the highest market share of departures on the top 10 routes in the country. According to the data from Caladrius Aero Consulting, which tracked the departure data for eight airlines in August and September, Tata Group is ahead on all the top 10 routes ranked in accordance with the number of departures in August-September 2021. On the top 100 routes in terms of departures, Tata Group is ahead of its chief rival IndiGo on 30 of them.

HAL's HTT-40 comes in from the cold

HAL's HTT-40 comes in from the cold

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Seven years ago, an IAF chief had ordered the HTT-40 to be removed from the Yelahanka air base. The IAF now wants HAL to build 108 HTT-40 aircraft.

Can Modi Make it in India?

Can Modi Make it in India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

'It appears that Prime Minister Modi has to undo 50 years of State monopoly in the defence sector during which public undertakings like HAL or DRDO monopolised defence production and development with disastrous consequences.'

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The unmanned aerial vehicle has been developed for surveillance and broadcasting and is ready for commercialisation.

Force India complete mid-season testing

Force India complete mid-season testing

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Sahara Force India had a busy day on the track, checking out aero balance and tyre compounds on the third and final day of the mid-season testing in Mugello, Italy on Thursday.

Several countries have shown interest in Tejas: HAL chairman

Several countries have shown interest in Tejas: HAL chairman

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The delivery of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to the Indian Air Force under a Rs 48,000-crore deal will begin from March 2024 and around 16 aircraft will be rolled out annually till the completion of the total supply of 83 jets, Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited R Madhavan said on Sunday.

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Gen Rawat's comments about the supporting role of the Air Force came at a conference when asked about the growing perception that the Indian Air Force was not keen on setting up the proposed theatre commands integrating the capabilities of the three forces.

Breitling Wingwalkers: Out on the wing

Breitling Wingwalkers: Out on the wing

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Aerial acrobats, or wingwalkers, follow a stringent fitness regime to be able to perform at air flow speeds of 150 mphA

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Their air force is no match to ours!'

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Rather than going through the tedious, hit-or-miss process of physically designing hull forms and superstructures for warships and then determining how visible they are to radar, the company will simulate this process on supercomputers.

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

A large Dhruv order could significantly boost Indian defence exports. These have grown from Rs 1,940 crore in 2014-2015 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-2019.

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories.

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Abhi comes from a family which has served the Indian Air Force since World War II when his grandfather Simhakutty was a member of the air force.

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

In many ways, the 68th Republic Day parade was unique.

IAF plane crunch worsens; Jaguar engine upgrade axed

IAF plane crunch worsens; Jaguar engine upgrade axed

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

With Honeywell demanding what Indian Air Force sources term an "exorbitant" price for F-125IN engines, the IAF has told HAL that it has abandoned its plan to upgrade 80 Jaguar fighters with new Honeywell engines, reports Ajai Shukla.

The NASA hand in India's Mars mission

The NASA hand in India's Mars mission

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

NASA's Deep Space Networks will help India to track the Mars orbiter's journey, and will also help to track it when it will go around Mars, reports Ritu Jha from California.

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Tamil Nadu secured investments worth Rs 1.44 trillion on Monday by signing of memoranda of understanding (MoU) with 60 companies, laying of foundation stones and inauguration of new projects.

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'For a show that has been going on since 1948 one expected a certain standard of showcasing and showmanship, besides variety and a show of skill.' 'At the same time one felt pretty good about the standards of our own efforts -- Aero India -- at Bangalore once every four years and in business only since 1996,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) after a visit to the Farnborough Airshow.

AN-32's Pakyong flight will help army

AN-32's Pakyong flight will help army

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

With Pakyong now usable by AN-32s, the Indian Army can quickly move soldiers, weapons and supplies to this highly sensitive sector, which includes flashpoints like Doklam, Nathu La and the Siliguri Corridor.

The world's fastest car in India soon!

The world's fastest car in India soon!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The world's fastest car, Ultimate Aero is all set to hit the Indian roads.

JLR launches new variant of XF saloon @ Rs 52 lakh

JLR launches new variant of XF saloon @ Rs 52 lakh

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Jaguar India model range is available at 21 outlets across 19 cities.

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.

Uncertainty over future of IAF's Jaguars

Uncertainty over future of IAF's Jaguars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Will the IAF pay $2.4 billion to refit 80 Jaguars with powerful Honeywell engines?

'Charles de Gaulle' is coming to India

'Charles de Gaulle' is coming to India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, with about 12 Rafale jets on board, will arrive in India this week to take part in the 10-day naval exercise 'Varuna'.

British Midland woos India Inc

British Midland woos India Inc

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

A UK government-funded organization British Midland, dedicated to attracting international businesses to the region comprising East Midlands and West Midlands, is eyeing around 40 investors from India across various sectors in the next three years.

Saving the heart of Make in India

Saving the heart of Make in India

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Will private firms really boost Make in India in the defence sector? Ajai Shukla seeks answers.

Rafale proposal 'effectively dead' as Dassault bid not cheapest

Rafale proposal 'effectively dead' as Dassault bid not cheapest

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Even as three Rafale fighters line up in Bengaluru for eye-popping aerobatics displays at the Aero India 2015 exhibition this week, senior ministry of defence sources say the proposal to buy the French fighter is "effectively dead".

Accident mars Force India testing

Accident mars Force India testing

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

A fuel system failure and an accident marred Force India's final day of pre-German Grand Prix testing, curtailing Giancarlo Fisichella's stint to 74 laps at the Hockenheimring. Fisichella worked on aero development, tyre comparisons besides establishing a set-up for next week's German Grand Prix.

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Singh, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a three-day visit to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), pressed for expediting supply of a number of weapons systems, ammunition and spares to India by Russia under contracts which were concluded earlier.

Force India impress in testing

Force India impress in testing

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Test driver Vitantonio Liuzzi posted the eighth fastest time while running a hiccup-free 99 laps as Force India kick-started its three-day testing in Monza in style. On day one, the Vijay Mallya-owned outfit conducted set-up and aero work that will be unique to this event and the forthcoming Italian Grand Prix on the 5.793km high-speed, low downforce track.

AG Venugopal takes u-turn, now claims Rafale documents not stolen

AG Venugopal takes u-turn, now claims Rafale documents not stolen

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

He now claims that his submission before the SC was that petitioners in the application used "photocopies of the original" papers, deemed secret by the government.

India can make 70-seater passenger jets: Kalam

India can make 70-seater passenger jets: Kalam

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

With the technology available, production of 70 seater passenger aircraft before 2020 is possible. This will lead to a business volume of $15 billion," Dr Kalam said. "India has to work for low-cost access to space, bringing the cost per kg from $20,000 per orbital kg at present to $2,000. This will lead India to take part in many mass missions for Earth applications and interplanetary exploration for industrial base and second habitat."

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A MiG-21 Bison of the IAF, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was downed during a dogfight between India and Pakistan sides on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike

56 C-295 transport aircraft to replace 60-yr-old Avros of IAF

56 C-295 transport aircraft to replace 60-yr-old Avros of IAF

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Sixteen aircraft will be delivered in a flyaway condition by the Airbus Defence and Space of Spain within 48 months of signing the contract while the remaining 40 planes will be manufactured in India, according to the defence ministry.

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'We airlifted army personnel wearing lungis to generally unused landing grounds.' 'We were told to keep quiet about what we did or saw.'