Aviation

SAS to Operate Flights to More Than 40 Countries During the Summer of 2024

SAS inagurates new route to Atlanta from Copenhagen

SAS is getting ready for the summer season and will fly to over 130 destinations in more than 40 countries.

This summer, nine new destinations in Europe are in store for SAS customers. There will be direct flights from Copenhagen to Tromsø, Ibiza, Salzburg, Genoa, and the Dalaman/turquoise coast of Turkey. SAS is going to begin flights from Bergen to London and from Oslo to Geneva, Milan, and Tivat on the Montenegro coast.

South European favorites

SAS is expanding its flight schedule from all three Scandinavian capitals to popular destinations in Spain and Italy. There will be up to 20 weekly flights from Stockholm and Copenhagen to Malaga and up to 17 weekly flights from Oslo to Alicante. Four daily services to Milan will be available from Copenhagen, along with daily flights to Florence and up to 25 weekly flights to Nice.

In addition, SAS will offer twice-daily flights from Stockholm to Milan and Paris during the height of summer, and Oslo will have fourteen weekly departures to Split. Another popular destination in Scandinavia, Gran Canaria, is accessible year-round from Oslo and Copenhagen.

North Europe

There will be three daily flights to Vilnius and Warsaw, four daily flights to Brussels and Gdansk, and five daily frequencies to Düsseldorf from Copenhagen. SAS will operate three daily flights to Vilnius and up to six daily flights from Stockholm to Tallinn. Furthermore, there will be more frequent flights from Stockholm to Vaasa and Turku, up to six daily flights to Helsinki, and two daily flights to Berlin.

Domestic and Nordics

SAS is increasing the number of departures between Stockholm and Visby, Kiruna, Skellefteå, and Östersund as part of its ongoing focus on domestic routes.In addition, during the busiest summer months, there will be up to seven daily flights from Copenhagen to Bergen, while increased frequencies to Northern Norway and up to two daily flights from Oslo to Aalborg and four weekly flights to Billund are offered by Oslo.

Aviation

India Launches Its Medium-Lift Class Helicopter Program, chooses New Engine

India’s longstanding need for a Medium Helicopter may soon become a reality as the country has fully ramped up its engine development efforts. This new helicopter is set to replace the Russian-built models currently in service and will play a crucial role across various scenarios for the Indian Armed Forces.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. (SAFHAL) have launched a groundbreaking partnership to develop a state-of-the-art high-power engine named Aravalli.

This new engine will power the upcoming 13-ton Medium Lift Helicopter (IMRH) and the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH), both of which are being designed and developed by HAL.

Named after the majestic Aravalli mountain range in India, the Aravalli engine symbolizes the country’s drive for self-reliance, or Aatmanirbharta, in critical engine technologies. This cutting-edge engine will be instrumental for the IMRH, a versatile 13-ton multi-role helicopter designed to meet the needs of the Indian armed forces, and the DBMRH, a 12.5-ton naval variant tailored for the Indian Navy.

The IMRH is poised to become a cornerstone of the Indian armed forces over the next decade. With its first flight expected in 3 to 4 years, the IMRH is anticipated to begin induction by 2030, with plans to integrate between 300 to 400 units, and potentially more in the future.

The IMRH is envisioned as a highly versatile multi-role helicopter that will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian military. The DBMRH, designed for naval operations, will also face the challenges of high-altitude environments in regions such as Ladakh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh—areas of strategic importance due to their proximity to the China border.

In addition to its military applications, the Aravalli engine is projected to enter the civil market, serving roles in offshore operations, utility services, and VVIP transport. The long-term vision includes Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities to further extend the engine’s utility and support the aviation industry.

This collaboration between HAL and SAFHAL builds on their successful history of working together on the Shakti engine, which powers several HAL helicopters, including the Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv, the Light Combat Helicopter Prachand, and the Light Utility Helicopter. The proven success of this partnership lays a strong foundation for the development of the Aravalli engine, setting the stage for a new era in India’s helicopter capabilities.