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Every Month. From india. Aviation Issue 10 • 2010 39 Operations: WAC B eyond the Sky 41 Operations: CAC D estroy the Enemy 43 Operations: SWAC V ictory, thy Motto 45 Operations: SAC M eeting Challenges 47 Operations: EAC B attle all Challenges 49 Interview ‘ Boeing is committed to executing its commitments to India’ Fully loaded multi-role strike fghter aircraft su-30MKi is expected to form the backbone of the indian air Force’s fghter 50 Interview 28 feet to 2020 and beyond ‘ F/A-18E/F is easy to fly aggressively and safely’ 51 Hall of Fame FIrST Analysis Aspy Engineer 6 First Engine run RegulaR DepaRtment CIVIl On Wings 8 Business Aviation TOWards CEnTEnarY 5 A Word from Editor What’s New The IAF is in the midst of a 19 NewsWithViews 12 regional Aviation self-claimed transformation. – Delayed Decision-Making Growing Big It is true that it is transiting – Indian AEWCS through unique challenges IAF SPECIAl but also open prospects for new 21 InFocus opportunities. 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Pl i GnFUrIeDOoECrm TPsOU IBnELRIdC •Ai a2T0I.O1N0 iIsAF S • o A I aS cTmsulnhmo -Ides3An7i e0dfcpFu osteM otostmru u tK3riwbfe0nafIai :necic tMnnf hiso etanqra nplumuiltonemlayiasndn tbtgeraitesoqeyr nsut so8?sif p b hIpeAae vFldoe ao troske eomddfu e tcaoeetdt:d at hyfreo pmre 3s9e.n5t t o RNI NUMBER: DELENG/2008/24199 RS. 75.00 (INDIA-BASED BUYER ONLY) RNI NUMBER: DEL ENG/2008/24199 RS. 75.00 (INDIA-BASED BUYER ONLY) A Word from Editor In the context of the emergence of a resurgent India as a regional power and the expanding strategic global footprint of the nation, there is an imperative need for the IAF to move rapidly into the regime of “aerospace power” and to be counted amongst the leading air forces of the world s the IAF celebrates its 78th anniversary, it Apart from the challenges and opportunities for the IAF, is acutely conscious of its role and responsi- this Special Issue has a critical analysis of the rapidly chang- bilities. In the context of the emergence of a ing character of the regional jetliner. New players emerging resurgent India as a regional power and the on the scene, such as Russia, Japan and China are about expanding strategic global footprint of the na- to challenge the dominance of the well-entrenched manu- Ation, there is an imperative need for the IAF facturers of regional jetliners—Bombardier of Canada and to move rapidly into the regime of “aerospace power” and Embraer of Brazil. In the business aviation segment, there to be counted amongst the leading air forces of the world. is a comprehensive review of what the manufacturers have Undoubtedly, in its pursuit of the lofty objectives, the IAF on offer as also their plans for the future. would have to confront an array of formidable challenges On the occasion of the Air Force Day, we at SP’s offer along the way. Of primary concern would be the progres- felicitations to the glorious Indian Air Force while deeply sively dwindling strength of its combat fleet vis-à-vis the appreciating their invaluable contribution towards the rapidly growing air power of the principal adversaries in safety, security and sovereignty of the nation. We also wish the neighbourhood. While both the political and IAF leader- the IAF all success and glory in their future endeavours. ship are conscious of the gravity of the evolving situation Jai Hind! as evident from their pronouncements, and there are major programmes for acquisition of weapon systems under way, the pace at which these have been progressing seem to inspire little hope of speedy redemption in the near future of the eroding combat potential. This should be a matter of concern for all. While there are difficulties, there is a tangible progress in some areas in which efforts at acquisition of hardware are fructifying. These are the heavy lift transport aircraft such as the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, the Boeing C-17 Globemaster and possibly the Chinook CH47F heavy lift rotary wing aircraft as also a number of force- multipliers such as AWACS, AEWCS, UAVs and flight refu- elling aircraft. The potential that the Indian market has to offer to the global aerospace industry is unprecedented in recent times. One game changing event in the recent past has been the commissioning of the AFNET that has ushered in a modern, state-of-the-art digital information grid, based on a nationwide fibre-optic network. The first service to set up this facility, the AFNET, is a true force-multiplier that will provide network-centric combat capabilities. Dedicat- Jayant Baranwal ed to the nation on September 14, for the IAF, the AFNET Publisher & Editor-in-Chief has been a long felt need fulfilled. Issue 10 • 2010 SP’S AVIATION 5 First Engine run Lockheed Martin’s C-130J for india ran engines for the frst time recently. it is now preparing for its maiden fight sometime this month he first C-130J for India ran engines for the first tin, is the world’s most advanced tactical airlifter. Designed time on September 21. The tactical transport aircraft and developed with mission flexibility in mind— combat de- Tfrom Lockheed Martin is being prepared for its maid- livery, air-to-air refueling, special operations, disaster relief en flight sometime this month. The Indian Air Force is ex- and humanitarian missions—the C-130J has a unique mix pected to take deliveries of the first two C-130J in February of agility and performance to consistently operate at very 2011 and the remaining four by the year end, in a deal of high tempo operations efficiently and reliably. The aircraft’s around $1 billion (`4,60,000 crore). distinctive air-to-air refueling probe is over the left side of India will be joining crews from the United States, Aus- the cockpit. tralia, Denmark, Italy and the United Kingdom which are The C-130J Super Hercules is the only airlifter with the flying the C-130J. The programme for India includes six range and flexibility for emerging theatres and evolving con- C-130Js, training of aircrew and maintenance technicians, cepts of operation. SP spare parts, and ground support and test equipment. Also —SP’s Aviation News Desk included is India-unique operational equipment designed to increase the Special Operations capabilities. E-mail your comments to: The C-130J Super Hercules, according to Lockheed Mar- The Gulfstream G450 is the best large-cabin, long- range business jet in its class. What’s more, it shares Let the journey begin some of the advanced technology of the Gulfstream G550, while also retaining the qualities of the highly successful GIV/GIV-SP-series aircraft. And that was the best-selling aircraft in its category. Let the journey begin. To learn more, please contact: Mach Air Sales India Pvt. Ltd., Gulfstream Authorized Independent Sales Representative, direct: +91 22 6758 2630, e-mail: Civil Business AviAtion What’s NEW Resurgence in demand for business jets, driven primarily by a gradual recovery in global economic prospects, is now encouraging manufacturers to bring their latest offerings to the market usiness aviation has been By Joseph Noronha, Goa years (2010-19). These are no mean fig- languishing for nigh on two ures. They include 10,285 business jets years. The global financial worth $184.1 billion (`8,46,860 crore). crisis and reckless attacks Though it will take some more time to by the US politicians and reduce high inventories of pre-owned Bpublic alike have seen the jets, strong growth in deliveries of new value of the market (in terms of new aircraft can be expected to resume by business aircraft deliveries) plunge by over 24 per cent. This 2012. And a host of new business jets have recently debuted made it the hardest hit of any aerospace segment. Though or are readying for release over the next couple of years or the pain was severe, the industry did not lose heart. Be- so—just in time to capitalise on the rebound. hind the scenes, executives and engineers continued toil- Before the economic crisis began there was much inter- ing to develop new and improved models for the market, est in very light jets. But according to the Teal Group, the confident that a time would come when business jets might most unusual aspect of the business jet scene at present is regain their rightful place as an indispensable productiv- the unprecedented bifurcation of the market. The top half— ity-enhancing tool. Yes, several important projects were jets costing $25 million (`115 crore) and more—barely felt scrapped—among them Cessna’s Columbus, Dassault’s Fal- any pain last year, with deliveries dropping by a mere 4.1 con SMS and Hawker Beechcraft’s Hawker 450. But what’s per cent. The bottom half—jets costing $4-24 million—fell by becoming increasingly clear is that faster the fall, the better a catastrophic 42.8 per cent. The market has never seen bi- the bounce. The Teal Group 20th Annual Business Aircraft furcation like this in any previous downturn or growth spurt. Market Forecast and Industry Overview, released earlier And this trend is expected to continue. The bottom half of the this year, anticipates production of 13,965 business aircraft market is unlikely to rebound faster than the top half, imply- worth $233.1 billion (`10,72,260 crore) over the next 10 ing a permanent shift in favour of more expensive models. 8 SP’S AVIATION Issue 10 • 2010 www.spsaviation.net PhotograPhs: cessna, embraer, Dassault aviation, bombarDier, gulfstream, honDaJet & hbc