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Aviation Sector from being considered and elitists glamorous and high profile sector has now become an important means of connectivity, driver of the country’s economy, generator for employment and an integrator for a vast country like India which has large tracts uncovered by proper modes of transportations. Airport Infrastructure: The Government gave its approval for the modernisation/expansion of Chennai Airport and Kolkata Airport by the Airport Authority of India (AAI), and work has started at both the airports. The Greenfield Airports at Shamshabad near Hyderabad and Devanahalli near Bengaluru started operation from 23 March, 2008 and 31 May, 2008 respectively. The modernisation and upgradation of Mumbai and Delhi Airports progressed as per schedule and the 3rd runway at Delhi’s IGI Airport was inaugurated on 21 August, 2008 and operationalised from 24 September, 2008. Government on 24 April, 2008 approved the new policy for setting up of Greenfield Airports. Government also approved the procedure for approval of private airports/airstrips/helipads for private use. Following this the guidelines for approval of proposals for setting up Greenfield Airports were finalized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and ‘in-principle’ approval was given on 3 September, 2008, to the first of such Greenfield Airports to come up at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. ‘in-principle’ approval has also been given on 3 December, 2008 for setting up of a domestic Greenfield Airport at Andal-Faridpur Block of Bardhaman district in West Bengal. More such airports are in the pipeline. As part of the Government’s endeavour to develop and modernize 35 non-metro airports across the country, work was completed at a number of terminal buildings including Amritsar, Udaipur, Nagpur, Ahmedabad etc. On 17 January, 2008, Government approved transfer of Nagpur Airport to a JVC for setting up multi-modal international passengers and cargo hub. The new terminal building of Nagpur Airport was inaugurated on 14 April, 2008. AERA: A Bill on formulation of Airport Economic Regulatory (AERA) for economic regulation of airport infrastructure sector has been passed by both Houses of the Parliament during last week of October, 2008. The prime objective of AERA will be to create a level playing field and foster healthy competition among all major airports (Government owned, Public Private Partnership based, Private) encourage investment in airport facilities regulate tariffs of aeronautical services, protection of reasonable interest of users, operate efficient, economic and viable airports at notified airports. Changes in FDI limits: The Government approved the FDI limits in Civil Aviation sector which are expected to bring in more foreign investment to the sector and, thus, to the country. This includes upto 49% on automatic route and upto 100% for NRI in Air Transport Services subject to no direct or indirect participation by foreign airlines; upto 74% on automatic route for non-scheduled airlines, chartered airlines and cargo airlines and upto 100% for NRI subject to no direct or indirect participation by foreign airlines in non-scheduled and chartered airlines; upto 74% for Ground Handling Services and upto 100% for NRI on automatic route subject to sectoral regulations and security clearance; and upto 100% on automatic route for Maintenance and Repair Organizations, flying training institutes, technical training institutions and helicopter/seaplane services. Helicopter Services: The year 2008 was declared as the year of helicopter services and a number of proposals for acquisition/import of helicopters were approved. Plans are afoot for further diversify/connect important tourists destinations and business destinations across the country. Accession to the International Convention: The Government of India on 31 March, 2008 has formally acceded to the Cape Town Convention which became enforceable from 1st July, 2008. This will help to establish an international legal framework for mobile equipment and reduce risk applicable to asset based financing and leasing transactions. India’s accession to the Montreal Convention, 1999 has been approved, inter-alia, facilitating higher compensation and fifth jurisdiction to international air passengers to and from India. The Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill, 2008 was passed by the Lok Sabha on 30 April, 2008. Bilateral Agreements: In order to enable greater connectivity to and from India, traffic rights were enhanced with 17 countries in 2008 including significant changes in Air Services with Japan, China, Chile, Mexico, UAE. GAGAN Project: On 11 September, 2008, the government approved the AAI and ISRO’s proposal for the implementation of the GPS Aided Geo-Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) Project for seamless navigation over Indian airspace at an estimated cost of Rs.774 crores. This project will enable better airspace management, result in fuel efficiency and allow more air traffic within limited airspace. Pilot Training: To enable India’s premier pilot training institute – Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi to upgrade its output from 40 to 100 cadets per annum, a management contract was signed on 1 March, 2008 with CAE, Canada. Work at the Akademi has already started. This has been augmented by a National Flying Training Institute set up at Gondia, Maharashtra. Centre State Cooperation on Civil Aviation: In order to actively engage the States/Union Territories in the development work and to provide them a platform for placing their concerns directly to the Government of India with regard to civil aviation matters, the Ministry has for the first time held a National Conference on Civil Aviation on 18th January, 2008 at New Delhi with various States/UTs. This has yielded for reaching benefits and open doors for dialogue between the Centre and the States on civil aviation issues. First Civilian Air Show in India: With huge investment opportunities in civil aviation sector, it had become imperative to create a platform to bring all the stakeholder of the industry altogether at a platform for mutual interaction so as to boost the growth of the industry. Hence, the Ministry in collaboration with FICCI organised “India Aviation 2008” – the first International Exhibition & Conference on October 15-18, 2008 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. USA was the Partner Country for this event. The event was a huge success and saw participation of a large number of foreign and Indian companies at very high levels. Regional Airlines: To promote regional connectivity, the Government introduced the concept of regional airlines. Initial ‘No Objection Certification’ has been given to operate regional air transport services to M/s. Star Aviation – Southern Region, M/s. Jagson Airlines and M/s. MDLR Airlines Pvt. Ltd. – Northern Region, and Zav Airlines – East & Northeast Region. Re-engineering of DGCA: The process of re-engineering has been initiated for DGCA by developing systems like IT based online examination, outsourcing of pilot medical examination, to cope with the growing number of aircraft operations in commercial and general aviation, ATF: Efforts were made to help the airlines come out of their financial crises precipitated by the steep rise in ATF prices. Due to these pro-active efforts, custom duty on ATF has been abolished and oil companies also gave interim relief to the airlines. The Ministry is further pursuing the issue of bringing ATF under the ‘declared goods category’.

 

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Milestones in Indian Aviation

Milestones of Indian Aviation: 1911 - 2007

1911

 

A Roger Sommer biplane, piloted by Henri Pecquet and carrying some 6,000 envelopes and cards, flew from Allahabad to Naini on 18 February 1911, and this marked the  world’s very first airmail and the beginning of aviation in India.

1932

In 1932, Tata Aviation Service, the forerunner to Tata Airlines and Air India, took to the skies. The first flight lifted off from Drigh Road in Karachi with J.R.D. Tata at the controls of a Puss Moth.

The Tata Airline was conceived by a former officer of the Royal Airforce called Nevill Vincent. It was he who offered J. R. D. Tata a project to start an airline.  The initial investment was small — Indian Rupees 200,000.

The early 1930s were adventurous days, with no navigational or landing aids whatsoever, on the ground or in the air, and no radio. A mud flat at Juhu served as an aerodrome at Bombay, and there were two single-engine planes, a Puss Moth and a Leopard Moth, one full time pilot and two apprentice mechanics.

1933

In 1933, the first full year of its operations, Tata Airlines flew 160,000 miles, carried 155 passengers and 10.71 tonnes of mail. In the next few years, Tata Airlines’ revenues continued to rely on the mail contract with the Government of India for carriage of surcharged mail, including a considerable quantity of overseas mail brought to Karachi by Imperial Airways for destinations in India. In the same year, Tata Airlines was followed on the Indian Transport scene by Indian National Airways, a company based at Delhi and formed with the dual purpose of operating services of its own and participating, along with the Government of India, as one of two minority shareholders in Indian Trans-Continental Airways. INA began operations of its mail and freight service between Calcutta and Rangoon, and between Calcutta and Dacca (nowBangladesh), with a De Havilland Dragon Aircraft.      

1937

A third Airline, Air Services of India, started in 1937 and began to operate passenger services between Bombay and some of the Indian states in Kathiawar, and between Bombay andKolhapur,  to the south-east. Its fleet consisted of DeHavilland Fox Moths, Percival Gulls and D.H.Dragons. In the meantime, Tata Airlines and Indian National Airways made steady progress.

1946

Civil aviation in India was restored to commercial status on 01 January 1946.        

In 1946, Tata Airlines, a Division of Tata Sons, became a joint stock company called Air Indiaand, two years later at J.R.D Tata’s suggestion, Air India International was launched as India’s first joint undertaking between the Government and private enterprise. In the chaotic and grave picture of the post-war history of Indian transport, the only bright spot was the creation and solid success of Air India International.

1953

 

In March 1953 India’s parliament passed the Air Corporations Act. The main provisions of the Act were that ‘there shall be two corporations to be known as Indian Airlines and Air India International'.

 

Nationalisation opened a new chapter in the airline's history, which was marked by the expansion of its fleet and routes. By the mid-fifties, Air India had replaced its fleet of Constellations with the larger, faster and more modern Super Constellations. New destinations were added – Singapore and Hong Kong in 1954, Tokyo in 1955, Sydney in 1956 and Moscowin 1958.

 

The jet age was already looming on the horizon and heralded revolutionary changes in the air transport industry. Air India was keeping a sharp eye on the latest developments and decided to order the Boeing 707 in the late fifties.

 

1960

 

The first Boeing 707 was received in February 1960. This marked the airline’s entry into the jet age.

 

1991

 

Air India and Indian Airlines enjoyed monopoly power in the industry until 1991, when private airlines were given permission to operate charter and non scheduled services under the 'Air Taxi' scheme, to boost tourism.

 

1994

 

In 1994, following the repeal of the Air Corporation Act, private players were permitted to operate scheduled services.  As a result, a number of private players including Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Modiluft, Damania Airways, NEPC airlines and East West Airlines commenced domestic operations.

 

1995

In 1995 India's six private airlines accounted for more than 10 percent of domestic air traffic. Both the number of carriers and their market share were expected to rise in the mid-1990s. The four major private airlines were East West Airlines, Jagsons Airlines, Continental Aviation, and Damania Airways.

In addition to the Indian-owned airlines, many foreign airlines provide international service. In 1995, forty-two airlines operated air services to, from, and through India.

2003

 

In late 2003, the Indian aviation sector witnessed the emergence of India’s first low cost carrier, Air Deccan. It revolutionized the Industry, offering fares for as low as Indian Rupees 500, compared with full service fares offered by other carriers, averaging about Indian Rupees 3,000 or more.

 

2004

 

In December 2004, Indian scheduled carriers with a minimum of 5 years of continuous operations and a minimum fleet size of 20 aircraft, were permitted to operate scheduled services to internationals destinations.

 

2005

 

Since then, several other low cost airlines have entered the Indian skies: Spice Jet (restructured Royal Airways and Modiluft), Go Air, Indigo and Paramount Airways.  The Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines commenced operations in 2005, with a brand new fleet of aircraft offering Full Service at true value and promising an unparalleled experience to the Indian air traveller.

On January 11, 2005 the government designated four scheduled Indian carriers - Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Sahara - to operate international services to and fromSingapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, the UK and the USA.

2006

The modernisation of Indian airports takes off….

In January 2006, the consortium led by the GVK Group, and comprising Airports Company South Africa and Bidvest, was awarded the mandate to modernise India's busiest airport, the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) at Mumbai.

2007

The GMR led consortium for the modernisation of Delhi International Airport (Pvt) Ltd. (DIAL), welcomed the landmark judgment passed by the Honourable Supreme Court, upholding the Delhi High Court’s decision on award of the Delhi and Mumbai airports.

 

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Programme for Aviation Management at IIM Ahmedabad

 

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ring a Programme on Aviation Management from August 2 to 8, 2009. the programme focuses on enhancing strategic decision making skills through analysis and integrated perspectives, and understanding core general management concepts as applicable to the aviation sector.

 

The programme is meant for:

• Senior management (functional heads) and prospective senior managers from the airports, airlines and related logistics services within the aviation sector globally.
• Regulators: Airports Authority of India (AAI), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Customs, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government, Immigration.
• Travel Agents, freight forwarders

 

The programme addresses strategic concerns of airports and airlines anywhere in the world. It would be of added value to the International participants since there is interest in India as a growing aviation market.

 

We are happy to inform that this year the Institute is extending the fee benefits of multiple and early nominations details of which is as follows:

 

Early Bird Discount: Nominations received with payments on or before July 11, 2009 will be entitled to an early bird discount of 10%. Early submission of fee and nomination does not, however, guarantee acceptance of application.

Group Discount: Any organization sponsoring five or more participants to a programme will be entitled to a discount of 10% on total fee payable, provided that at least five participants actually attend the programme. At the time of submission of nomination forms, sponsors are requested to pay the full fee. Applicable discounts will be given on completion of programme through refund cheques.

 

Organizations can avail themselves of both the discounts subject to a maximum overall discount of 15%.

 

For more information, please feel free to get in touch with me either by email or phone or with the Mr. Amit R. Trivedi at 079-66324073.

 

We look forward to receiving nominations from your organization. Programme brochure and nomination form is available on the web-link: http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/programmes/programdetail.php?abc=111

 

Thanks,

 

Yours sincerely,

 

 

Ajay Pandey Coordinator Email: apandey@iimahd.ernet.in Phone: 079- 6632 4879

G. Raghuram Coordinator Email: graghu@iimahd.ernet.in Phone: 079-6632 4948

 

 

 

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Electric GSE

Going Electric - Who’s Going to Pay?

The jury’s no longer out on whether GSE needs to go electric.  Studies done by a wide-range of groups — from the Department of Energy to private companies — all show that electric is cheaper in the long-run, especially when the cost of fuel goes up, and electric vehicles are cheaper to maintain.  (And for cold weather operations, electric has a clear advantage.)  The environmental benefits are also beyond dispute at this point — the carbon footprint of electric GSE is significantly smaller than for gas- or diesel-powered vehicles. The big issues are infrastructure and paying for new equipment or converting old equipment.

So two things need to happen — the airports need to update their infrastructure to support electric GSE and GSE operators need to find the money to invest in new equipment or conversion of old equipment. GSE operators are not alone in wanting to go electric on the ramp. Airlines and airport operators will be under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprints.  One way to do that will be to reduce their emissions on the ground. So they are going to be pushing ground handlers to convert their vehicles so that they can get the credit for the resulting reduction in emissions.

Ground handling companies may end up getting squeezed to make investments in new or converted vehicles, even when it is not economically an opportune time. But before that happens, companies need to look into what opportunities there are for government grants. And while I haven’t seen any public utilities giving grants for GSE, that doesn’t mean that they can’t be pursuaded to do so. For example, the recently passed stimulus bill has $6.9 billion for state block grants for energy efficiency improvements and reduction of carbon emissions. Each state can spend this money broadly on projects covered by the legislation. GSE operators need to meet with their airport operators to see whether some of that money could be used for infrastructure improvements at their airports and purchases of electric GSE or GSE conversions. The Department of Energy and EPA have or have had grants for energy efficiency improvements which should be explored. The FAA’s  Airport Improvement Program grants may now or in the future be available for carbon reduction projects. While the focus may have been on delivery fleets and shuttle buses in the past, this doesn’t mean that airport operators can’t make the case for electric GSE at their airports.

I know that a number of airports hire dedicated personnel to pursue grant opportunities. GSE  operators need to make sure that their needs are covered in the pursuit of such grants.

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1.    Raghunandan Jagdish Says: 
June 15th, 2009 at 11:45 pm

Dear Goglia
You are right. there are two aspects to the “good deed” that goes towards going electric. One is the benifits and the other the cost. The benifit may be even reduced operational costs over time that may pay off for the equipment and also the reduction in the carbon footprint and the social awareness that this issue merits.

However the more concerning issue is the big one of Vitamin M - money! The costs are simply mind boggling for an operator to replace. the new ones being procured could go electric but simply exorting the ground handler to replace equipment is simply nonsensical. The handler would have invested into the existing equipment to run for a certain age before turning over into electric. The diesel engines are simply too expensive to do away with

Another alternative that could be looked at in cities where the infrastructure is existing is the conversion to CNG. the CNG is a clean gas. However the airport has to invest into dispensing stations for the CNG for this to be viable. India already has enforced CNG Catering Hi Lifts as well as tarmac coaches for the new equipment. They are also not looking to spread into other equipment. The advanctage stems from the fact that for a cost an exiting diesle engine can be converted into a gas vehicle and the cylinders ewill be placed accordingly. The other advantage is the cleanliness. it leaves out water! clean as it comes.

We hope the aviation authorities give great plicy thought rather than passing policy decisions that cannot be taken back

The author is a well known manufacturer of aviation GSE in India. http://www.nandan.co.in

 

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