Aerospace Diary

Neelam Mathews Jan 7, 2012 In a  ceremony held on 07 Jan 13 at Air Force Station Phalodi, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, the Chief of the Air Staff, inaugurated the new Medium Lift Helicopter (MLH) Complex for raising the new Mi-17 V 5 helicopter unit at Phalodi, located between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. The airbase is strategically located and equi-distance between the two airbases.  Inauguration of these Pre-engineered hangars, biggest of their type in the IAF, would add to the operational capabilities of this new air base. The Air Chief was briefed about the operational activities undertaken by the Station. The base would be utilized during the forthcoming exercises – Iron Fist on 22 February 2013 and Live Wire in mid- March 2013, according to  Col SD Goswami,  Defense spokesperson(MOD). Browne is also scheduled to visit Bhuj airbase during the two day visit to south-western air command Sector. As also the Commodore Commandant of 16 Squadron called ‘ Th...

Neelam Mathews Nov 28, 2012 A Norwich International Airport GBP15 million project, called Norwich Aeropark, with 100 acres being developed for aviation-related businesses, will see Air Livery, a subsidiary of  Air Works, the first to move into the park, Aerospace Diary learns. Air Livery facility design at Norwich International airport-  Copyright Feilden and Mawson Last week, a public exhibition was held at the airport exhibiting plans of the business park on the north east corner of the airport. The airport’s CEO, Andrew Bell, said: “It (Air Livery) makes a huge contribution to the airport’s future.” The first phase of the Aeropark has to be submitted in detail, “though the building’s future tenant has been confirmed as Air Livery, a long established refinishing company with extensive experience in repainting all commercial and VIP aircraft. Their new state-of-the-art hangar will comprise of a terrace of 5 hangars which will accompany the company’s  exis...