The Hindu Business Line : Aeronautical policy vital, says Kalam

At the 54th annual general meeting and international seminar on `Indian Aviation — Challenges & Prespectives' here, he said the aeronautics sphere was full of challenges, and India had the capability to take on these. From developing light combat aircraft to satellite launchers and remote sensing satellites of very high resolution, India had the capabilities to develop them all.

Dr Kalam presented a strong case for integration of multiple technologies for developing supersonic aircraft, missiles and spacecraft with a view to facilitating the use of unmanned, supersonic, long-range and low-radar cross-section vehicles.

These, he predicted, would replace manned fighter aircraft. In a lighter vien, he asked pilots not to get "upset" over such developments. He was sharing his views on "significant impossibilities which can be changed into possibilities".

He called for the integration of space technology and software engineering with a view to ensuring the growth of the aerospace sector in India. Highlighting the importance of research and development, he urged the Indian aviation community to design, develop and manufacture a jet aircraft that can be deployed as a passenger jet as well as a freighter for defence applications.

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