Revealed: World's top 10 defence companies

The original 'SIPRI Top 100' lists the world’s 100 largest arms-producing and military services companies (excluding Chinese companies), ranked by their arms sales in 2011.

The list is based on the comprehensive SIPRI Arms Industry Database, which contains financial and employment data on the world’s major arms-producing and military services companies.

http://in.finance.yahoo.com/photos/revealed-world-s-top-10-defence-companies-1363846448-slideshow/

Today's News Posts

A train to fall in love with

The Glacier Express is the most famous railway in the world. It travels from Zermatt to Davos or St. Moritz in around seven hours. It is a day trip through untouched mountain landscapes, glamorous health resorts, deep gorges, delightful valleys, 91 tunnels and across 291 impressive bridges.

http://www.glacierexpress.ch/EN/Pages/default.aspx

Govt plans five more rail freight corridors

PTI
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/govt-plans-five-more-rail-freight-corridors/article4458765.ece

Higher freight rates may force a rethink on power plant location

PRATIM RANJAN BOSE
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/higher-freight-rates-may-force-a-rethink-on-power-plant-location/article4459402.ece

Etihad buys Jet Airways' London slots as deal talks continue

By Anurag Kotoky and Praveen Menon | Reuters – 17 hours ago

http://in.news.yahoo.com/jet-shares-surge-report-close-deal-sell-stake-075344811--finance.html

Images: Airbus moves complete first to fly A350XWB to next stage of ground testing

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/images-airbus-moves-complete-first-to.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Today's news posts

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific wants to land in more Indian cities

R. RAVIKUMAR

http://www.samachar.com/Hong-Kongs-Cathay-Pacific-wants-to-land-in-more-Indian-cities-nc0wMDibeaf.html?utm_source=teamwiyi_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=samachar_newsletter

Aviation Ministry to table Civil Aviation Authority Bill to replace DGCA

By ANI | ANI – Wed 20 Feb, 2013
http://in.news.yahoo.com/aviation-ministry-table-civil-aviation-authority-bill-replace-150844174.html

Etihad Airways signs code share agreement with Kenya Airways; strengthened ties with SkyTeam?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by Vinay Bhaskar

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/etihad-airways-signs-code-share.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Video: JetBlue launches first A320 retro-fitted with 'Sharklets'

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/video-jetblue-launches-first-a320-retro.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Indian Air Force flexes its muscle

The IAF on 22 February 2013 displayed its firepower at the "Iron Fist" exercise at Rajasthan's Pokhran ranges with a potent show of the strength of its frontline aircraft. The firepower demonstration saw a display by Sukhoi 30 MK1 fighters and striking manoeuvres by the indigenously-produced light combat aircraft and helicopters. The "day-dusk-night" firepower display also saw aircraft using laser-guided bombs and precision rockets to hit "enemy targets".

http://in.news.yahoo.com/photos/indian-air-force-flexes-its-muscle-slideshow/

Today's News Posts

Ports may get up to 50% grant for capital dredging expenditure

MAMUNI DAS

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/ports-may-get-up-to-50-grant-for-capital-dredging-expenditure/article4428679.ece

Mumbai transport body, London counterpart ink MoU

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/mumbai-transport-body-london-counterpart-ink-mou/article4428664.ece

Boeing seeks temporary fix for lithium-ion batteries: Report

PTI
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/international/boeing-seeks-temporary-fix-for-lithiumion-batteries-report/article4430577.ece

State maritime boards to get Central aid

PTI
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/state-maritime-boards-to-get-central-aid/article4427663.ece

Video: IndiGo President Aditya Ghosh talks about why some airlines fail and some succeed

Monday, February 18, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/video-indigo-president-aditya-ghosh.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Videos: Emirates promotes its multi-lingual crew with colloquial idioms videos

Monday, February 18, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/videos-emirates-promotes-its-multi.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

News Posts today

HAL hands over indigenously built weaponised helicopter to Indian Army

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/hal-hands-over-indigenously-built-weaponised-helicopter-to-indian-army/article4393984.ece

Tata Technologies in pact with Piaggio Aero

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/tata-technologies-in-pact-with-piaggio-aero/article4393982.ece

Singapore’s Changi Airport to build fourth terminal

PTI

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/singapores-changi-airport-to-build-fourth-terminal/article4393732.ece

India needs 1,450 new aircraft worth $175 b in 20 years: Boeing

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/india-needs-1450-new-aircraft-worth-175-b-in-20-years-boeing/article4390154.ece

News posts today

HAL to foray into civil aviation, aero-engine making biz

PTI

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/hal-to-foray-into-civil-aviation-aeroengine-making-biz/article4389350.ece

Customs Dept notifies Mangalore air cargo complex

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/customs-dept-notifies-mangalore-air-cargo-complex/article4390045.ece

Economic recovery, infra growth to propel aviation sector

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/economic-recovery-infra-growth-to-propel-aviation-sector/article4389533.ece

A380 too quiet for Emirates' pilots to sleep

Wednesday, December 03, 2008 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2008/12/a380-too-quiet-for-emirates-pilots-to.html

‘Shortage of manpower, a major hurdle for aerospace sector’

SURESH P. IYENGAR

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/shortage-of-manpower-a-major-hurdle-for-aerospace-sector/article4390018.ece

India could rank among top 3 aviation markets by 2020

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/india-could-rank-among-top-3-aviation-markets-by-2020/article4390044.ece

Aero India 2013: News

Antony flags off Aero India 2013

PTI

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/aero-india-10-tata-group-cos-showcase-manufacturing-capabilities/article4385619.ece

Aero India: 10 Tata Group cos showcase manufacturing capabilities

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/antony-flags-off-aero-india-2013/article4385493.ece

Aero India 2013: Asia's biggest air show off to flying start in Bangalore

PTI 

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Aero-India-2013-Asias-biggest-air-show-off-to-flying-start-in-Bangalore/articleshow/18365806.cms

Today's news posts

Photo: Unusual Antonov An-74TK-100 STOL cargo freighter at Mumbai airport

Monday, January 07, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/01/photo-unusual-antonov-74tk-100-stol.html

Aero India 2013 show and site venue map

Tuesday, February 05, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/aero-india-2013-show-and-site-venue-map.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Jet Airways Q3 fiscal 2012~2013 financial and operational analysis

Tuesday, February 05, 2013 by Vinay Bhaskara

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/jet-airways-q3-fiscal-20122013.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

AIRLINES FINANCIAL MONITOR

KEY POINTS

http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/Documents/economics/AirlinesFinancialMonitorJan13.pdf

Rlys plan to double number of long, heavy-haul trains

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/rlys-plan-to-double-number-of-long-heavyhaul-trains/article4382171.ece

Govt to focus on low-cost airports: Ajit Singh

PTI | 06th Feb 2013

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130206/news-current-affairs/article/govt-focus-low-cost-airports-ajit-singh

News Posts FEB 5, 2013

Analysis: Qantas restructures Asian operations, looking at Indian service from 2016 on wards

Monday, February 04, 2013 by Vinay Bhaskara

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/analysis-qantas-restructures-asian.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Japan Airlines faces much smaller impact of Boeing 787 grounding

Monday, February 04, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/japan-airlines-faces-much-smaller.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

IndiGo to increase Bangalore presence this month. Commences direct Guwahati flight.

Monday, February 04, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/02/indigo-to-increase-bangalore-presence.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Jet Airways pulls out of loss-making routes

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/jet-airways-pulls-out-of-lossmaking-routes/article4379032.ece

Pratt & Whitney delivers F117 engines to Boeing

NIVEDITA GANGULY
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/pratt-whitney-delivers-f117-engines-to-boeing/article4378231.ece

Aero India 2013: Choppers to make waves

DC | Amit S. Upadhye 

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130204/news-current-affairs/article/aero-india-2013-choppers-make-waves

As fuel bill soars, Railways to fast-track electrification

MAMUNI DAS

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/as-fuel-bill-soars-railways-to-fasttrack-electrification/article4375497.ece

HAL achieves Initial Operational Clearance for advanced light helicopter

PTI

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/hal-achieves-initial-operational-clearance-for-advanced-light-helicopter/article4375201.ece

Ennore port draws up plans to keep competition at bay

T. E. RAJA SIMHAN

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/ennore-port-draws-up-plans-to-keep-competition-at-bay/article4375226.ece

Pratt & Whitney delivers F117 engines to Boeing

NIVEDITA GANGULY

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/pratt-whitney-delivers-f117-engines-to-boeing/article4378231.ece

Today's News Posts JAN 29, 2012

Air India puts its Dreamliner planes for sale, leaseback; invites bids

Press Trust of India | Updated: January 28, 2013 22:26 IST

http://www.samachar.com/Air-India-puts-its-Dreamliner-planes-for-sale-leaseback-invites-bids-nb2vJQhfagi.html?utm_source=teamwiyi_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=samachar_newsletter

Boeing 787 battery maker cleared in probe

By Michiyo Nakamoto in Tokyo and Andrew Parker in London

http://www.samachar.com/Boeing-787-battery-maker-cleared-in-probe-nb2xP2jeahe.html?utm_source=teamwiyi_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=samachar_newsletter

US NTSB investigation updates on Japan Airlines Boeing 787 fire at Boston

Monday, January 28, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/01/us-ntsb-investigation-updates-on-japan.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

News Digest - Press Releases - 2nd half January 2013

Monday, January 28, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/01/news-digest-press-releases-2nd-half.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Vice-President to open modernised Chennai airport on Jan 31

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/vicepresident-to-open-modernised-chennai-airport-on-jan-31/article4353707.ece

GoAir to expand operations in eastern region

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/goair-to-expand-operations-in-eastern-region/article4353620.ece

Mercator gets two contracts from Paradip Port in Odisha

PTI

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/mercator-gets-two-contracts-from-paradip-port-in-odisha/article4353683.ece

China's transport aircraft Y-20 takes first flight

Xinhua | 2013-1-27 10:40:58

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/758378.shtml

News posts today JAN 26

Chettinad International’s coal handling touches 7 mt

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/chettinad-internationals-coal-handling-touches-7-mt/article4344870.ece

More information from American Airlines on their recent rebranding

Friday, January 25, 2013 by Vinay Bhaskara

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/01/more-information-from-american-airlines.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

HAL to showcase R&D might at Aero-India

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/hal-to-showcase-rd-might-at-aeroindia/article4344758.ece

Cabinet to take up Rs 4,320 cr plan for integrated LNG terminal soonIndia takes up AWACS programme

PTIT. E. RAJA SIMHAN
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/cabinet-to-take-up-rs-4320-cr-plan-for-integrated-lng-terminal-soon/article4344868.ece


http://www.samachar.com/India-takes-up-AWACS-programme-nbzqMrjhibi.html?utm_source=teamwiyi_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=samachar_newsletter

News Posts today JAN 25

Boeing Delivers Indian Air Force's First C-17 to flight test

http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2568

Video: ATR72-600 series new 'Armonia' cabin designed by Giugiaro

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/01/video-atr72-600-series-new-armonia.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Spicejet reports profit in Q3 FY2013 - Financial and operational analysis

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/01/spicejet-reports-profit-in-q3-fy2013.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Indian Air Force's first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III enters flight testing

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/01/indian-air-forces-first-boeing-c-17.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

2 large convention centres to be set up along DMIC

V. RISHI KUMAR
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/2-large-convention-centres-to-be-set-up-along-dmic/article4340186.ece

Cargo airlines meet to discuss investment in IT systems

VINSON KURIAN
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/cargo-airlines-meet-to-discuss-investment-in-it-systems/article4340889.ece

Tata Comm upgrades NY-London undersea cable link

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/tata-comm-upgrades-nylondon-undersea-cable-link/article4344473.ece

News Posts JAN 21

SLIDESHOW

Kolkata international airport terminal gets a new look

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/article4325652.ece

Sikkim airport may go on stream by 2014-end

AYAN PRAMANIK

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/sikkim-airport-may-go-on-stream-by-2014end/article4326239.ece

India, US finalise Rs 3000 crore deal for jet engines

PTI

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/india-us-finalise-rs-3000-crore-deal-for-jet-engines/article4326044.ece

Changi, Zurich airports keen to operate new terminal at Kolkata

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/changi-zurich-airports-keen-to-operate-new-terminal-at-kolkata/article4323521.ece

Logistics firms take to ocean transport to cut costs

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/logistics-firms-take-to-ocean-transport-to-cut-costs/article4323372.ece

MCA reviewing continuation of CCI exemption for shipping pacts

PTI
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/mca-reviewing-continuation-of-cci-exemption-for-shipping-pacts/article4325794.ece

Grounded Boeing Dreamliner hopes to fly into clear skies soon

ASHWINI PHADNIS

NIVEDITA GANGULY

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/grounded-boeing-dreamliner-hopes-to-fly-into-clear-skies-soon/article4323375.ece

Beat diesel price rise by cutting logistics costs

AMIT MITRA
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/beat-diesel-price-rise-by-cutting-logistics-costs/article4323373.ece

News Posts JAN 19, 2013

This time, roses bloom early and dash farmers’ hopes for Valentine’s Day

RAHUL WADKE

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/agri-biz/this-time-roses-bloom-early-and-dash-farmers-hopes-for-valentines-day/article4320205.ece?homepage=true

Friday humour: Delta safety video bloopers and fumbles

Friday, January 18, 2013 by Devesh Agarwal

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/01/friday-humour-delta-safety-video.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

American Airlines launches a new livery and branding

Friday, January 18, 2013 by Vinay Bhaskara

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2013/01/american-airlines-launches-new-livery.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Emerging Entrepreneurs

Vizag Agriport raises Rs 310 cr for fertiliser terminal

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/vizag-agriport-raises-rs-310-cr-for-fertiliser-terminal/article4320136.ece

Radar system from Czech rep reaches CIAL

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130119/news-current-affairs/article/radar-system-czech-rep-reaches-cial