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Is India’s VVIP Aircraft the world’s most advanced after the B747 of the US Air Force one?
As we all know, the United States president’s aircraft, the Air Force One, is one of the most famous planes in the world; similarly, many aircraft are used by country’s VVIPs, such as presidents and prime ministers. However, these aircraft are not typical because they have been flown under privilege flying with special support from the country’s defense agency.
The air traffic control call sign for any special extra section flight flown by the Indian air force for the president of India, vice president, or prime minister is Air Indian One. The unit in charge of directing the mission is a special aircraft based at Air Force Station Palam.
The Air India One was once an Air India Boeing 747-400 that transported the President, Vice President, and Prime Minister. This was a passenger flight type that was later turned into a special flight for international visits. Because of the high cost of maintenance and the high fuel consumption of these aircraft, the government decided to change its fleet. Also, because Air India will no longer be a private entity after 2021, the government decided to change its fleet and own its own private plane, which will be controlled by the Indian Air Force. Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL), which has experience servicing Boeing 777 series aircraft for Air India’s commercial fleet, will maintain them under an unique contract.
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The Indian government began selecting new aircraft in 2016, and the Boeing 777-300ER was chosen as the SESF (VVIP transport). The new aircraft, which feature specifically designed liveries, will begin service in October 2020, replacing Air India’s Boeing 747-400s. The newly admitted aircraft, unlike the 747s, are military vessels that are technically owned and operated by the Indian Air Force.
The 777-300ER’s onboard electronics include around 238 miles of wire, making it no ordinary airliner (twice the amount found in a normal 777). Heavy shielding is required to protect wires and critical devices from the electromagnetic pulse caused by a nuclear explosion.
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Two ex-Air India planes (VT-ALV and VT-ALW, now K7066 and K7067, respectively) were modified with missile defense and countermeasures equipment, including LAIRCM self-protection suites (SPS). Previous Air India 747s were equipped with missile defense and countermeasures equipment, including self-protection suites for large aircraft infrared countermeasures (LAIRCM) (SPS).
Air Force One, a new Boeing 777 aircraft. The planes are equipped with encrypted satellite communication systems, advanced navigation aids, an advanced missile warning system, a missile deflecting shield, and electronic countermeasures to protect them from ground-based or aerial threats, as well as flares and glares to fool the missile. They can travel vast distances without the requirement for air-to-air refueling (which is a feature on some of them).the VC-25 As though they had never been used before in their service)
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The executive enclosure on the Indian Air Force aircraft features an office and a bedroom. All other passengers on Air India One must carry color-coded identity cards with them at all times. Inside, the plane will contain a meeting area, a VVIP cabin, a medical facility, and seats for additional dignitaries and personnel. This aircraft can fly continuously for 17 hours after being refuelled.
Because Boeing has experience with business jets, it has previously modified most commercial aircraft into VVIP private planes for a variety of countries, not just the Air Force. Boeing has its own security upgrade system for defense. These planes are capable Any countermeasure defensive system can be installed according to the clients’ needs. The Boeing 777 aircraft is one of the greatest in the world, with a big capacity in terms of range and the ability to transport a significant number of people.
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In the event of an emergency, the plane will be able to refuel in the air. The ‘Air India One’ can reach a top speed of 559.33 mph thanks to its twin GE90-115 engines. Both planes are like strong forts flying through the sky. ‘Air India One’ is estimated to cost Rs 8,458 crore. These new aircraft, like Air Force planes, will have a limitless range of flight and be capable of flying around the world at the same time.
In the event of an attack, the tailored aircraft can also conduct a counter-offensive, similar to Air Force One’s military systems. The Boeing 777 has a system in place to identify missiles and jam questionable radar frequencies. Whether it’s electronic jammers for anti-missile defense or communication jammers, Air India One will be close behind, with military security systems and facilities for medical emergencies and comfort.
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Pakistan might be interested in replacing its F16 aircraft with a KAAN 5th gen fighter from Turkey.
Pakistan believes that Turkey’s First Fifth Generation Fighter will replace the F-16.
The air force in Pakistan is eager to replace its aging fleet. It has repeatedly asked the United States for upgrades to its F16 fleet, but the United States has refused due to pressure from its neighbors and some allies, including China.
Later, Pakistan forcibly acquired the newest fighter jet from China, the J-10, for its fleet despite being uncertain of the aircraft’s intended use. and some aircraft were constructed in Pakistan.
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Now It is crucial for Pakistan to upgrade its air force fleet with the latest aircraft so that it has the option to choose Turkish defense manufacturing. The Turkish Air Force just got its first F-16 fighter plane that was upgraded locally. As part of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ Project Ozgur, the aircraft has been modernized. Pakistan also may get similar assistance to upgrade its fleet in the upcoming days.
When Turkey’s first fifth-generation fighter, the TAI Kaan, completes its developmental trials around 2030, Pakistan has indicated an interest in purchasing it from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
Pakistan currently has its sights set on the Turkish KAAN fighter jet, which was just completed and is rumored to be a fifth-generation fighter. Additionally, it displayed some of the aircraft’s features and perspective, which are somewhat reminiscent of those of the US F22 and Russian Su 57.
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Pakistan may variety of options with Turkey. even it can ask for the domestic production of the Turkish fighter jet and also it can import most of the weapons. Turkish is also willing to make the agreement with Pakistan, it is already looking for buyers for its newly developed products.
Turkish engineers hope to make their fifth-generation aircraft more competitive with the US F35 or the Russian Su-57. However, it will take some time as the Turkish manufacturing industry’s biggest problems are the engines and avionics, which they are always working to resolve.
Currently, Turkey manages the majority of aircraft, although it is working to acquire engines, many of which may come from Rolls-Royce for its KAAN TFX fighter.
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French government provides €5.6M funding to boost for VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft
A new €5.6 million grant from the French government through BPI France, the organization that supports France’s economic growth by aiding its entrepreneurs, has bolstered VoltAero’s funding for the development of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft.
The funding was made available through the “France 2030” investment plan, which was formed by the French government with the aim of sustainably modernizing important areas of the nation’s economy, including aviation.
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The Cassio 330 is the first of three electric-hybrid aircraft models from VoltAero that have a lot in common and are highly flexible. The family’s design is based on the sleek, aerodynamically-optimized aircraft from VoltAero’s clean-sheet configuration.
The Cassio family will be a highly skilled and dependable product line for local commercial operators, air taxi/charter firms, individual owners, as well as utility-category service for cargo, mail delivery and medical evacuation (Medevac) applications.
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Cassio will perform orders of magnitude better than the competition by incorporating VoltAero’s proprietary electric-hybrid propulsion system into the specially designed aircraft, and it will have much lower operating expenses.
The Cassio 330, an electric-hybrid vehicle with five seats and a 330-kilowatt propulsion system, will be the first version to enter service. The six-seat Cassio 480 from VoltAero will have an electric-hybrid propulsion power of 480 kilowatts, while the 12-seat Cassio 600 has a propulsion power of 600 kilowatts.
On June 6, an Air India direct flight AI173 carrying over 200 people from Delhi to San Francisco, California, had to make an emergency landing in Magadan, Far Eastern Russia. After 40 or so hours, the stranded passengers were finally transported to San Francisco by a different airline.
Bringing back its Boeing 777 aircraft from Russia is currently a nightmare for Air India. Since there was a technical issue and the plane had to land in Magadan, efforts were made to transport the passengers from the ferry flight.
Let’s learn more about the problems with aviation. The majority of long-haul flights have technical problems, mostly engine-related. Now that certain airlines have received necessary ground support from other airlines, flying foreign airlines into Russia, which has already received sanctions from Western countries, has been restricted.
231 Air India passengers were from India, the U.S., and Canada. Due to an engine issue, Boeing spent over two days in Magadan. The travelers’ sleeping arrangements were made at a school, a dorm, and the House of Culture. Everyone was fed, given water, and loaded onto a backup aircraft.
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However, the Air India AI173 flight from Delhi to Magadan is still present in the Russian tundra. As officials work to find a means to bring the aircraft out and back to India, it is likely to stay that way for a while, perhaps months.
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There are various factors to take into account regarding the shipment if Air India is required to transport a spare engine and receives approval as well.
Trucks are the greatest option for moving aircraft engines, however, flying is also an option for farther distances.
The only option for plane India is plane travel. Specialized equipment is necessary for this as well.
The majority of AN 132 and other aircraft can carry a spare engine, however owing to the Ukraine issue, this aircraft may not be available, thus it must approve other cargo aircraft to carry additional engines.
According to the Dutch air freight company VRR Aero, the PZE engine stands pallet is the best and only option for transferring jet engines to the main deck of wide-bodied aircraft like the Boeing 777.
In addition, there are more airborne methods for moving aircraft engines. Air freight is frequently transported by the enormous Antonov 124 aircraft.
The problem, though, is that a sizable portion of these Antonov freight planes are either in Russia or Ukraine. One of these airplanes, Mriya, was damaged during the battle in Ukraine. There are just five, mostly in Europe, outside of Russia and the Ukraine.
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Given that GE is an American corporation, a Russian aircraft cannot be purchased there.
Boeing is one of the companies that rent Antonov cargo aircraft to ship big engine parts across the globe.
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