INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS

 
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— General Manoj Pande, Indian Army Chief

"Over the past 60 years, the growth of SP Guide Publications has mirrored the rising stature of Indian Navy. Its well-researched and informative magazines on Defence and Aerospace sector have served to shape an educated opinion of our military personnel, policy makers and the public alike. I wish SP's Publication team continued success, fair winds and following seas in all future endeavour!"

— Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Indian Navy Chief

Since, its inception in 1964, SP Guide Publications has consistently demonstrated commitment to high-quality journalism in the aerospace and defence sectors, earning a well-deserved reputation as Asia's largest media house in this domain. I wish SP Guide Publications continued success in its pursuit of excellence.

— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Indian Air Force Chief

       

Textron AirLand's Scorpion's first flight to Europe

Issue No. 14 | July 16-31, 2014Photo(s): By Textron

Textron AirLand, LLC, a joint venture between Textron Inc. and AirLand Enterprises, LLC, announced that its Scorpion aircraft had its first flight outside US when it flew to Farnborough from the McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas.

The aircraft’s first flight outside the US covered about 4,700 nautical miles from Wichita to RAF Fairford-Gloucestershire, 117 kilometres outside of London. Scorpion participated in the Royal International Air Tattoo from July 11 to 13, immediately followed by Farnborough International Air Show from July 14 to 20.

Scorpion may be configured to accommodate various infrared air-to-air missiles and wing-mounted gun pods. The aircraft will be on display outside the Textron Chalet, alongside Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft AT-6 light attack turbo prop, T-6 training platform, King Air 350ER—with the Cessna Grand Caravan EX joining the lineup at Farnborough.