Aero India’s Runway to a Billion Opportunities begins in Bangalore

Aero India 2021, the country’s premier aerospace and defence exhibition, is poised for take off. The event, 3-5 February, is being held in the Yelahanka Air Base in Bangalore. Due to Covid restrictions, the show is a combination of physical and virtual displays and will be the world’s first hybrid aerospace show  Hailed as the … Read more

Structure of owl feathers inspires prospect of quieter aircraft

A UK study has revealed how micro-structured finlets on owl feathers enable silent flight – a discovery that could pave the way for reducing the noise of future aircraft.  The study was conducted by researchers at City, University of London, led by Professor Christoph Bruecker, and was published in the Institute of Physics journal, Bioinspiration and Biomimetics. … Read more

A quantum leap into the future

Quantum computing is expected to gain momentum during this decade as economic powers around the world ramp up their investments in quantum technologies.  The fact that economies have begun to invest in this technology has raised hope for it. “In India, the National Mission of Quantum Technology and Application plans to invest $1.12 billion over … Read more

Business is booming, with even the railways up for privatisation

We look forward to interesting times, led by successes in aerospace and transport. Electric mobility will gain momentum and passenger vehicles will be more sought after than before. As Asia’s third-largest economy, India is preparing for a new growth story.  Global think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) noted this year that India is now … Read more