September - October 2013 Vol : VII Issue : 5

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A Publication dedicated to n 8th October Indian Air Force Aerospace & celebrated its 81st Anniversary. It is Defence Industry Oone of the largest Air Forces in the Editorial Advisory Board world; highly professional and with an excellent track record of ably defending the country and Dr. C.G.Krishnadas Nair also serving the Nation and its people at times of natural calamities and disaster by providing Air Chief Marshal S.Krishnaswamy (Rtd) dedicated and effective rescue and relief PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar operations. While Indian Air Force is celebrating Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) its 81st Anniversary, I join AeroMagteam and the PVSM, AVSM, VM Nation at large in saluting Indian Air Force with Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) pride and gratitude. PVSM, AVSM, VM Ministry of Defense has embarked on Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd) acquisition of the latest and high technology, AVSM military aircraft and equipments to continuously Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra modernise and update the IAF’s capabilities Dr . K. Ram Chand keeping in pace with the growth of technologies and threat Mr. J.K.Sharma perceptions. Acquisition includes import as well as indigenous Mr. Arunakar Mishra design and development and international collaboration Mr. R. Sundar through license production. Growth in military aviation is Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey also providing an opportunity for growth of Indian aerospace industry. Ministry of Defense has made ‘Offset’ a mandatory Delhi clause for all major imports. Objective of the ‘Offset’ clause is Gp. Capt. (Rtd) H.C.Bhatia to replace ‘buyer-vendor’ relation with partnership and making it obligatory for the vendor to buy from Indian Industries and Ashok Iyer for stimulating technology tie-ups and strategic collaboration MULTI-LAYERED E-mail : [email protected] including Joint Ventures. Private Sector Industries including SMEs have an increasing AIR & MISSILE DEFENSE Bombay role to play in the aerospace and defense sector on their own P. A. Augustine and also by net-working with India’s Defense PSUs and DRDO Email : [email protected] Laboratories as well as with International Aerospace and Defense Industries. Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies Germany & Industries (SIATI) organised a networking Seminar on 19th Detlef Becker Email : [email protected] and 20th July 2013 at Bangalore and had participation of about 200 industries covering both PSUs and large private sector and Phone : + 497 112317595 SMEs. The Ministry of MSME is organising another event i.e, Mobile : + 491 701626053 MSME DEFEXPO in Bangalore on 12th to 14th December 2013 to show case the R&D and manufacturing capabilities of MSMEs in Dubai the aerospace and defense sector and to encourage them also Rajan Joseph facilitate enhanced role for SMEs. AeroMag feels confident that Email : [email protected] MSMEs can be developed as a reliable effective and sustainable Effective protection against all London supply chain not only for the Indian Aerospace and Defense Ezhil Bharathi S.A. Industries but also for the Global players in the field. airborne threats Email: [email protected]

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Aeromag 6 Aeromag 7 Maini and TAL Manufacturing Solutions of Technology (Chennai), Indian Institute are on contract to provide C-17 ground of Technology (Kanpur), Indian Institute support equipment. of Technology (Kharagpur) and Indian Institute of Technology (Mumbai). Could you throw light on important In March 2009, Boeing opened its security requirements that Boeing is Boeing Research & Technology-India helping India to address? center, which marks a major milestone For the Indian Navy, the P-8I aircraft for Boeing’s aerospace research and capable of a broad-area of maritime and technology activities in India. The center littoral operations will strengthen India’s is the focal point for all Boeing technology capabilities in long-range anti-submarine initiatives in the country, collaborating warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, with Indian R&D organizations, including Boeing eyes new surveillance and reconnaissance. The C-17 government agencies and private Globemaster III will provide the Indian sector R&D providers, universities and Air Force with the versatility to augment other companies. It works with strategic airlift capability and perform a wide range research and technology partners deals in India of operations, from peacekeeping and to develop high-end technology, disaster relief to troop movements from particularly in the areas of aerostructures semi-prepared airfields. The multi-service and avionics. This is Boeing’s third Boeing sees opportunities in India in the areas of C-17 can carry large equipment, supplies advanced research center outside of the rotorcraft platforms such as AH-64D Apache and troops directly to small airfields in United States. The others are located in harsh terrain anywhere in the world day Spain and Australia. Block III, CH-47 Chinook, V-22 Osprey, unmanned or night. The massive, sturdy, long-haul aircraft systems like the ScanEagle and Integrator, aircraft tackles distance, destination Which are the upcoming and heavy, oversized payloads in opportunities you are pursuing in security solutions and network-centric operations unpredictable conditions. India? systems, says Dennis Swanson, Vice President, Boeing Defense, Space & Security also Going forward, we see opportunities in has a rich portfolio of products and the areas of rotorcraft platforms such as Boeing Defense, Space & Security in India, services that includes AH-64D Apache AH-64D Apache Block III, CH-47 Chinook, in this exclusive interview to Aeromag Asia. attack helicopters, CH-47F Chinook V-22 Osprey, unmanned aircraft systems heavy-lift helicopters, V-22 Osprey, like the ScanEagle and Integrator, security What’s your take on India defence unmanned systems, airborne early solutions and network-centric operations procurement procedure of 2013? strategic partnerships. delivered the identification friend-or- warning and control systems, network- systems. We also see opportunities in Boeing welcomes and supports the Could you discuss new in-country foe interrogator, a battle management centric operations systems, weapons and support and training as a significant Indian government as their defense partnerships on the defense side, system that will enable P-8I aircraft to services and support. growth area for India which will help our offsets policy continues to evolve. Boeing and growing number of partners and distinguish friendly aircraft and forces. customers achieve maximum operational remains committed to delivering offset suppliers? Finally, BEL is on contract to provide F/A- Could you talk about technical readiness of the products we are selling programs that are in line with India’s DPP Boeing is collaborating with India’s 18 flight deck cockpit panels. Electronics collaborations with Indian companies now and into the future. and that meet the Indian government’s Dennis Swanson public sector companies such as Corporation of India (ECIL) provides the and institutions? goals to strengthen indigenous aerospace Vice President Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bharat Speech Secrecy Systems for the P-8I. Boeing values India’s leadership in Could you give us an update on P-8I and defense capabilities, enhance its Boeing Defense, Space & Security, India Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Electronics Boeing has also partnered with the research and technology and is investing and C-17 deliveries, and the roadmap? self-reliance and national security, and Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), as well Boeing Analysis & Experimentation in R&D and university partnerships to The first P-8I maritime surveillance position Indian industry for growth in the as major private sector companies like the Center (A&E Centre) to provide defense leverage and enhance India’s global and anti-submarine warfare aircraft global market. Could you give an update on Tata Group, Larsen & Toubro, Dynamatic experimentation and decision support aerospace capability and skill base. was delivered to the Indian Navy in initiatives to strengthen relationships Technologies and Avantel. These services to understand the future In 2005, Boeing entered into a research 2013, with seven more deliveries due by How is Boeing positioned to take with Boeing’s defense customers in industrial partners and suppliers are warfighting needs of the Indian armed partnership with the Indian Institute of 2015. Government of India purchased advantage of business opportunities India? delivering world-class quality by imbibing forces. The center is staffed by former Science (IISc), Bengaluru. The Boeing- eight Boeing P-8I long-range maritime in India? With the recent deliveries of military best practices and driving efficiency Indian military personnel and modeling IISc partnership focuses on research reconnaissance and antisubmarine Boeing’s partnership with India was aircraft such as the C-17 Globemaster and productivity, and are becoming and simulation engineers from Boeing. in nanotechnologies, structural alloys, aircraft in a contract signed in January established 70 years ago and continues III airlifter to the Indian Air Force and an important part of the company’s In addition to defense public sector composites, smart materials and 2009. The P-8I is an India-unique variant to expand. We are today trusted partners P-8I maritime reconnaissance and anti- worldwide supply-chain for some of the undertakings, private industry companies structures, process modeling and of the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon, which of our Indian customers, suppliers submarine aircraft to the Indian Navy, most advanced aircraft in the world. play a large role in Boeing industrial simulation, manufacturing technologies, is a development of the Boeing 737-800. and industry stakeholders. As our Boeing is playing an important role in HAL manufactures the F/A-18 gun strategy. Dynamatic Technologies and prototyping through substructure The P-8I arrived on schedule in May 2013 partnerships deepen and long term, the mission-readiness and modernization bay doors, F/A-18 wire harnesses, P-8I Tata Advanced Materials Limited (TAML) fabrication and testing. The strategic at India Naval Station Rajali. Boeing will sustainable value will be created for all of the Indian armed services. We weapons bay doors, P-8I tailcones, have already delivered P-8I power and alliance with the IISc — the first of its deliver seven aircraft by 2015. stakeholders in India. Boeing has the remain focused on strengthening the and P-8I identification friend-or-foe mission equipment cabinets, and TAML kind at Boeing in the area of materials Three C-17 Globemaster III airlifters have breadth and depth of its commercial and relationships with our customers by transponders. BEL has delivered the is on contract to provide P-8I auxiliary science — spurs aerospace innovation been delivered to the Indian Air Force this defense businesses to offer the world’s offering best-in-class capabilities for Indian-designed Data Link II for the P-8I, power unit door fairings. Dynamatic and contributes to the advancement of year and all 10 aircraft will be delivered by best capability to India, provide services their defense and security requirements, a communications system that will enable Technologies also manufactures the aft Boeing aircraft design capabilities. 2014. India’s Ministry of Defence signed through a platform’s lifecycle, and executing flawlessly on our current exchange of tactical data and messages pylon and cargo ramp assemblies for Boeing is also engaging four other Indian an agreement with the U.S. government opportunities for the aerospace industry campaigns and contributing to India’s between the Indian navy aircraft, ships Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook. Avantel delivers universities to explore R&D opportunities. in June 2011 to acquire 10 Boeing C-17 in India to become competitive and a part industrial base through long term and and shore establishments. BEL has also the mobile satellite systems for the P-8I. These universities are the Indian Institute airlifters. of the global supply chain.

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N - MRO & Upgrades of military aircraft

C - Aviation manufacturing E he Indian Air Force (IAF) today meeting the present challenges posed increased in numbers over the past twenty years, blossoming - MRO commercial aircraft is a modern, technology- by the security scenario in our region. from a handfull of U.S. types in the ‘60s to over 500 French, Tintensive force distinguished Of the available fleet, MiG-21, MiG-27 Indian and Soviet built types. The pride of the force is, T by its commitment to excellence and Jaguar aircraft have already been undoubtedly, the Mi-26 heavy lift helicopter which has been H and professionalism. Keeping pace upgraded and Mirage-2000 and MiG-29 operated by No. 126 H.U. with outstanding results in the R with the demands of contemporary aircraft are planned for upgradation. The mountains of Northern India. The bulk of rotorcraft are Mi- advancements, the IAF continues to Indian Air Force is considering upgrade 17s and Mi-8s, well over one hundred of these types serving O modernise in a phased manner and today of its medium lift helicopters comprising in Helicopter Units throughout the country, playing a vital U it stands as a credible air power counted Mi-8, Mi-17 and Mi-17-IVs, as also the AN logistic support role. Mi-8s are operated for commando G amongst the fore-most professional - 32 transport aircraft, with the aim of assault tasks, for ferrying supplies and personnel to remote H services in the world. improving their overall capability. mountain helipads and jungle clearings, carrying out SAR The primacy of Air Power will be a The IAF today is in the process of a most (Search and Research Operations) and logistic support tasks decisive factor in shaping the outcome of comprehensive modernisation plan. Over in the island territories, employed with the Indian permanent P future conflicts. In line with this dictum, the next few years, the force would induct station in the Antarctica and so on. the IAF has developed into a major more Su-30 aircraft, the Light Combat Says the Defence Minister Mr. A K Antony: “The Government R ‘Component of National Power’, which Aircraft (LCA) and the Medium Multi remains committed to the modernisation of Indian Air Force. can be applied quickly and decisively. The Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA). There The Long Term Infrastructure Prospective Plan (LTIPP) clearly O IAF has reoriented itself to a multi-role are plans to augment the helicopter and lays down the roadmap for the accretion plan of the IAF”. capability of platforms and equipment, transport fleets too. The IAF has initiated rocurement and acquisitions span the entire spectrum of the F along with multi-skill capability of the process for acquisition of additional capabilities of IAF including fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, personnel. The rapid economic growth of Mi-17 IV helicopters, heavy lift helicopters, helicopters and modernisation of air defence network. E the country dictates the need to protect Advanced Light Helicopter and Light Net centricity, cyber security and ensuring the requisite our security interests extending from the Combat Helicopters. For the transport communication bandwidth for seamless operations too is S Persian Gulf to the Straits of Malacca. fleet, induction of Boeing Business Jets a part of capacity-building to ensure that Indian Air Force Over the years the IAF has grown from (BBJ), Flight Refuelling Aircraft (FRA) remains at the forefront of technology”, he said. S a tactical force to one with transoceanic and Airborne Warning and Control Mr. Antony said the long gestation periods of acquisitions, reach. The strategic reach emerges from Systems (AWACS), Heavy Transport induction and operationalisation of these systems require I induction of Force Multipliers like Flight Aircraft (HETAC), C-130J Hercules and that IAF upgrades its legacy systems and modern systems to Refuelling Aircraft (FRA), Unmanned Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) is also retain and further strengthen its capabilities. O Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and credible strategic planned. Among trainer aircraft, the Hawk Mr. Antony said though availability of funds shall never N lift capabilities. There is emphasis on Advanced Jet Trainer has been inducted be an issue, we need to strictly observe austerity measures Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browne acquiring best of technology through and the Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) circulated by the Ministry of Finance. “Efforts must be made A acquisitions or upgradation, be it would be acquired in the near future. to cut down expenditure on non-core activities and avoidable aircraft, systems, precision missiles or net The IAF is also in the process of acquiring ceremonial formalities. At the same time, there is a need for L centricity. radars in various categories to meet the indigenisation and moving towards self-reliance in defence IAF has started upgrading its combat Air Defence requirements, accurate and production. We must minimise the over-reliance of our Armed I aircraft fleet since the last few years advanced weapons, Network Centric Forces in general and Indian Air Force, in particular, on foreign Str.Condorilor nr.9, Bacau 600302, Romania in order to enhance its operational Warfare systems, etc, to meet its assigned Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for procurement of S Tel: 00.40.234.575.070; Fax:00.40.234.572.023/572259 capability and maintain its aircraft as tasks. major aircraft and equipment’. modern weapon platforms, capable of The IAF’s helicopter fleet has steadily On the progress of various ongoing projects in Commands, M http://www.aerostar.ro; e-mail: [email protected]

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IAF sources said upgradation projects processed for approval and are in various steady steps towards self-reliance in have to synchronise with new operational stages. The capacity-building of the defence production so that the IAF need inductions and IAF needs to accord Force also involves both, upgradation of not rely on foreign Original Equipment highest priority to these projects. existing systems and platforms and our Manufacturers (OEMs) for procurement The project for ‘Modernisation of Air Government has also taken several steps of major aircraft and equipment. Field Infrastructure’ (MAFI) is also under in this direction.” Indigenisation will not only help the progress to modernize/improve the “The Air Defence system of the Indian domestic economy, but will also reduce navigational aids at all Indian Air Force Air Force is being further strengthened our excessive dependence on foreign airfields. MAFI is planned in two phases with new inductions and integration countries.” under which 30 airfields are planned of weapons and modern sensors. All Modernisation of IAF is a continuous for modernization in Phase-I and the airfields of IAF are being upgraded in a process based on threat perception, balance airfields of Indian Air Force will be phased manner with modern navigation operational challenges, technological modernized in Phase¬II. Phase-II will also changes and available resources, include airfields of the Army, Navy and sources noted. The modernization of Coast Guard as well as any other agency. IAF is progressing as per the Long Term The IAF is also procuring surveillance Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP Radar Elements (SRE), Precision Approach 2012-2027) and Defence Procurement Radars (PAR), UHF Ground-to-Air Radio Procedure (DPP). As per broad time- sets and Commutated Automatic frame given in DPP, it takes about 2-3 The existence of the Army in India dates back Direction Finder (CADF) systems to years to complete the various stages of to several millennia, with the first reference in upgrade the equipment at its airfields. procurement and conclude the Contract. Mr. Antony, meanwhile, has assured that In respect of 126 MMRCA project, Contract Vedas and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. the Government will provide all assistance negotiations are in progress with M/s to the IAF to meet its rapid modernisation Dassault Aviation, , which emerged Subsequently the various dynasties and colonial plans but cautioned that this cannot as the L-1 vendor. British had armies. Similarly there are references be accelerated “in fits and starts” as it To counter systemic and institutional is a continuous and time-consuming equipment and runway aids.” delays, procedures and processes are to the presence of organization devoted to ships process. “The Government will continue The Defence Minister reiterated the continuously refined on the basis of to support the modernisation process to need for indigenisation in defence experience gained during the procurement right from Mauryan Empire. East India Company strengthen the capacity of IAF during the procurement to achieve the goal of process. The Defence Procurement had its marine wing established way back in 1612. next three Five Year Plan periods.” self-reliance. Procedure (DPP) provides an effective “We have put in place detailed “Even as we undertake the framework for expeditious procurement Compared to these, the third arm of the Defence procurement procedures, so while modernisation drive, our Government for modernization and to keep the Armed a number of procurement schemes is acutely aware of the urgent need Forces in a state of operational readiness to forces, the Air Force in India looks like a baby. have been finalised, others are being to encourage indigenisation and take meet any eventuality. Indian Air Force came into being on 8 October, 1932 vide Government of India Gazette Wg Cdr (retd) DP Sabharwal notification No 565 of 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British empire. The first batch of Indian officers, who were trained at the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, United Kingdom, were granted commission in the Indian Air Force on this very day. The honour of prefixing the word ‘Royal’ to Indian Air Force was granted in 1945, in recognition of its services during World War II. This prefix however, was dropped when India became a Republic in 1950.

Aeromag 12 Aeromag 13 he mission (role) of the Indian were added later. Today there are a total of denotes working dress. Other dresses and MI-35. Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, Air Force (IAF) as defined by the 16 Air Marshals termed as Commanders, in namely 7, 7A 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 are for special MiG-21F aircraft was first acquired in DFC has been the top-man in the Indian TArmed Forces Act of 1947 and addition to almost an equal number of other occasions. The flight suit worn by the 1963. Though this particular model has Air Force in three different ranks. He first the Air Force Act of 1950 is ‘Defence of three-star Air Marshals working under these pilots during flying and overhauls worn been phased out, yet another version became Chief of Air Staff in 1964 in the India and every part thereof including commanders. by the engineers and technicians during namely MiG-Bis named Bison after up- rank of Air marshal. Next year the post was preparation for Defence and all such acts The Squadrons, the main operational aircraft maintenance are not included in date, has been continuing in service up-graded to Air Chief Marshal. In 2002, as may be conducive in times of war to its and field units are not commanded these 15 dresses! till date. Quite likely it would complete he was conferred the rank of Marshal of prosecution and after its termination to by Squadron Leaders! While fighter golden jubilee, another world record in the Air Force. effective demobilization’ In addition to squadrons are commanded by Wing Aircraft the making. Only one IAF personnel, Flying Officer this primary role of safeguarding Indian Commanders, few of the helicopter units In its 82 years of existence, the IAF has Hunter aircraft was first used by the Nirmal Singh Sekhon has won the highest territory and national interests from all and almost all the transport squadrons the unique distinction of acquiring and IAF aerobatics team designated as gallantry award of the country: Param Vir threats, the IAF also provides close air are commanded by Group Captains. operating more than 82 different types ‘Thunderbolts.’ After phasing out of Chakra. support to the Indian Army troops in the The Wings that house two or three of aircraft, a feat that would surely get an Hunter, Surya-Kiran Aerobatics Team was IAF has been the first Defence service of battlefield as well as strategic and tactical squadrons and helicopter units are entry in Guinness Book of World records! formed in 1966 which used Kiran aircraft. the country to induct women. In did so in airlift for army troops and supplies. It also similarly no more commanded by Wing Westland Wapiti, the first aircraft flown Presently the team is non-operative and is July 1992. Today women can join all the assists the civil administration in disaster Commanders. Group Captains and by the IAF was covered with fabric. It in the process of changing over to British three branches of the Air Force namely relief such as during natural calamities by in many cases Air Commodores are had no brakes and the aircraft had to be Hawk aircraft. flying, technical and ground duties. Listed undertaking evacuation or search-and- commanding the wings. started by a handle like the earlier day IAF is amongst just a few countries in personnel (non-officer rank) of the Indian rescue operations and air dropping relief In addition to Wings, there are a large cars. The gunner was chained by harness the world that have a helicopter display Air Force earlier known as Airmen are supplies in affected areas. number of Forward Base Support Units on the cockpit floor so that he did not fall team named Sarang (Peacock). The team now-a-days designated as Air Warriors. (FBSUs), which do not have any Squadrons out of the open cockpit. Yet, the aircraft formed in 2003 flies Dhruv helicopter and Chief of the Air Staff along with his Organization Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh or Helicopter units located permanently qualified as a bomber! gave its first public performance at Asian contemporaries from the Army and the Indian Air Force used to celebrate its but act as transit airbases for routine During the initial 15 years of its existence Aerospace Show in in 2004. Navy ranks twelfth in India’s warrant anniversary on April 1, all fool’s day till operations. In times of war, these FBSUs (1932-1947), the IAF operated 26 different Though IAF fighters did not take part of Precedence, three notches below the 1975 because the first unit, a flight of No can become fully fledged air bases types of aircraft, out of which only four during 1962 Indo-China war, its transport Judges of Supreme Court, Comptroller 1 Indian Air Force Squadron was formed Force had three operational commands playing host to various Squadrons. These types namely Harvard, Auster AOP, Tiger aircraft did remarkable feats when and Auditor General of India and Chief at Drigh Road, Karachi on 1 April 1933. namely Western, Eastern and Central. are commanded by Group Captains. Moth and Dakota remained in service Fairchild C 119 Packet aircraft operated Election Commissioner. Moreover 1 April was the annual day of The No 1 Operational group under In September 2009, Indian Air Force for more than 10 years. This record was from airstrips at 16,000 ft above sea-level An aircraft is maintained and serviced the Royal Air Force. Western command was converted to established a special operational unit improved during the next fifteen years in Karakoram Himalayas and AN-12s from by a group of technicians. Earlier there The motto of the Indian Air Force South Western Air Command in July 1980. known as ‘Garud Commando Force.’ It (1948-1963) when IAF acquired and small airstrip in Chushul in Ladakh. were nine such technical trades: Airframe, ‘Nabham Sparsham Deeptam’ meaning Four years later in July 1984, Southern is tasked with the protection of critical operated 27 types of aircraft. The number In August this year, a C-130 Super engines, electrical, instruments, radio, Touch the sky with glory has been taken Air Command was formed with largest installations. During hostilities it will went down to 14 during the next block Hercules aircraft landed and took-off form radar, weapons, safety equipment and from eleventh chapter of the Gita, the geographical territory under it, from undertake combat in of fifteen years and even further down Daulet-Beg Oldie the highest airstrip in photo. Now these have been re-grouped discourse given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna Deccan plateau area to the southern tip of addition to rescue of downed airmen during subsequent years. the world at an altitude of 16,614 feet into six: structures, propulsion, electrical, on the battlefields of Kurukshetra during the peninsula and including the territories and other forces from behind enemy IAF became the first Asian Air Force electronics, weapon and mechanical the great war of Mahabharata. of Lakshwadeep and the Andaman and lines, suppression of enemy air defense to operate jet fighters in 1948 when it Men behind Machines systems. Sachin Tendulkar is the first The President of India serves as the ex- Nicobar Islands. and other missions in support of air inducted Vampire FB Mk 52 aircraft. Air Marshal S Mukerjee was the First civilian without aviation background officio Commander-in-Chief of the IAF. Air Headquarters known as Vayu Bhawan operations. Since independence, IAF bought and Indian to be the Chief of Air Staff at the to be awarded honorary rank of Group The Chief of air Staff, an Air Chief Marshal too has grown in size over the years. Earlier The IAF has 15 uniforms for its officers! An operated a large number of aircraft from young age of 43 years. He was at the helm Captain. JRD Tata and Vijaypat Singhania (ACM), is a four-star commander and there used to be just four Principal Staff odd numbered dress is considered Winter the then USSR. It operated five different of affairs for 6 years 8 months, a tenure were awarded the honorary rank of Air commands the Air Force. There is never Officers (PSOs) of the rank of Air Marshal Dress and an even numbered dress is types of MiG aircraft namely MiG 21, 23, cut short by his accidental death. Today Commodore. more than one serving ACM at any given under the Chief of the Air Staff. Two more considered Summer Dress. No. 1 and 2 25, 27 and MiG-29. Similarly it bought and an officer assumes the office of Chief of time in the IAF. PSOs namely Air-Officer-in charge Personnel are ceremonial dresses while 3,3A and 4, operated six different types of MI-series Air Staff in his 60th year and serves till Wg Cdr (retd) DP Sabharwal is an For a very long time, the Indian Air and Director General Inspection and Safety 4A are semi-ceremonial. Dress No. 5 & 6 helicopters, which are MI- 4, 8, 17, 25, 26 attaining the age of 62. academician & aviation writer

Aeromag 14 Aeromag 15 Plans to manufacture Festival aircraft in India, says AEROSTAR

benefits from our expertise on the Indian supplier of maintenance for civil market. We think also of light aviation in aircraft and for conversion/upgrade “We envisage an increased AEROSTAR footprint on India and bring here our aircraft Festival. activities for civil aircraft, to represent the Indian market which takes into consideration 30% of the company turnover. How What are the initiatives you are important is the Indian market from several lines of business, from civil MRO to military taking in India? this stand point? MRO and upgrades- to capitalize on the expertise One of our initiatives is to develop the Yes, it is important for us and we market here and the manufacturing of look to extending our presence on the accumulated in the over 45 years of MRO activities Festival aircraft, which may be a good market with MRO services. Subject to the for MiG-21 aircraft”, says Mr. Grigore FILIP, start for a new approach on aviation market response we get, we can take into training skills: industry and flight as consideration the development of local President & Director General of AEROSTAR S.A. well. capabilities in the future. Bacau, Romania, in this interview to Aeromag Asia. The global aviation industry is a source of growth and development, consumes What are your thoughts on forging and generates resources of high added partnerships, collaborations and joint Could you briefly talk about your allocation of over 10-12% of the turnover value. The strategy to develop the ventures in India? products and services? for new CNC machinery and advanced potential of this business can only be We have in our attention all the variants AEROSTAR celebrates in 2013 its technological processes, all tracking gradual and this is how we plan to act. to capitalize on, starting from the high 60th anniversary in the aeronautical to consolidate and develop a modern growing potential of the local market industry and looks forward to the future industrial base capable to respond to Your focus is also the development and the outstanding know-how held by with confidence as its focus on several the needs of new aviation and defence of the activities of AEROSTAR S.A. AEROSTAR, which can come forward to directions of development as centres of programmes on the market. for obtaining the status of first rank the demand on the Indian market. excellence has proven to be successful on the markets in our target. These are What are your thoughts on the Indian Mr. Grigore FILIP MRO and upgrades of military aircraft, market for your products and services? President & Director General manufacturing of aerostructures, We envisage an increased AEROSTAR AEROSTAR S.A. Bacau, Romania hydraulic components and landing gears footprint on the Indian market which as well as MRO of commercial aircraft. takes into consideration several lines of business, from civil MRO to military How has been the year 2013 for MRO and upgrades- to capitalize on you and what’s the growth you are the expertise accumulated in the over tracking? 45 years of MRO activities for MiG-21 AEROSTAR is on an upward trend which aircraft. Why not capitalize on our proven has been confirmed to date. Our budget knowledge in various other areas of of revenues and expenses for the current business, inclusively related to aviation year provides for the company growth. development and training?. We explore Our strong investments are based on an how we can be successful and bring

Aeromag 16 Aeromag 17 operations. Could you talk about market share in terms of new deliveries in 2012 as well as new bookings this year? In the Military sector, we have not finalised any deal so far. Since the military programs are huge, and the procurement procedure is complex it will take time .But we are expecting one or two major deals in 2014-15.

What’s the update on expanding support and services network in India? On October 20, 2010, Eurocopter inaugurated its new Indian subsidiary, which has been given the goals of expanding the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer’s commercial presence in this highly-promising marketplace, reinforcing its support and services network throughout the country, and further developing the company’s five-decade relationship with the Indian industry. Eurocopter India is the 25th subsidiary established worldwide by Eurocopter and the 10th in Asia. It is the first and only foreign helicopter manufacturer to have created a full-fledged subsidiary in India. The subsidiary is headquartered in New Delhi and has an existing facility in Bangalore for the management of industrial activity. A new commercial office was opened in Mumbai in 2012.

What’s your strategy on transferring your technology for Focusing on new opportunities in India: Eurocopter manufacture of helicopters in India? Since 1962, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has manufactured Eurocopter is focusing on the new opportunities in the Indian market for light utility helicopters, over 600 Chetak and Cheetah helicopters modified versions of and it has been selected technically for the replacement of 197 RSH helicopters for Army and Air the successful ALOUETTE and LAMA Helicopters, with full and Force, says Mr. Rainer Farid Vice President – India and South Asia, Sales & Customers Relation, unrestricted EUROCOPTER transfer of technology (Production and Maintenance). We have sourcing agreements with the indian Global Business Services – Eurocopter Group, in this exclusive interview to Aeromag Asia. industry for airframe structure and composite work packages and we are in discussions with several industries in India to become How has been the performance of role configuration provides maximum part of Eurocopter’s global supply chain. We are looking for JV Eurocopter India in 2012-13? flexibility and utility for operations in the and business development opportunities with Indian companies Eurocopter has a long presence in following mission scenarios: ASW, ASuW, such as HAL, Mahindra and others. India. The Cheetah-Chetak helicopter Special Operation, Commando Operation, The link between India and EUROCOPTER has always been a manufactured by HAL is a licensed Amphibious assault, Troop Carrier, ELINT, partnership approach rather than a client – buyer relationship. production from Eurocopter with SAR, External cargo carrying, Casualty For over 50 years, license production, unrestricted technology unrestricted technology transfer. The evacuation, Communication duties and transfer and sourcing have been key elements and remain the 35-year-old programme is a good CSAR. Eurocopter’s EC725, the most core of EUROCOPTER’s strategy in India. example of Eurocopter’s association with cost effective latest generation military EUROCOPTER has developed a global supply chain concept that India. More than 600 Cheetah-Chetak helicopter, is becoming a reference in integrates partners and vendors under the most stringent quality helicopters have been produced and Asia. In 2010, signed a contract requirements. Selection of vendors and subcontractors are these helicopters are now indigenous for 12 EC725 and in 2012 signed based on several criteria, including quality, cost competitiveness, products and we continue in supporting a contract for 6 EC725 after decision delivery times and support. HAL in this programme with the supply of in 2009 to acquire 50 EC725 and 15 The scope of such issues is very broad, and ranges from spare parts. EC725. specific-purpose teaming agreements to worldwide marketed Eurocopter is focusing on the new The NMRH program will be under a technologies. opportunities in the Indian market for ‘Buy and Make’ category and is one of Such shared vision is considered by EUROCOPTER as an light utility helicopters. We are selected the largest naval helicopter acquisition invaluable asset, and EUROCOPTER proceeds firmly in the technically for the replacement of 197 programs including important transfer consecution of an ever broader range of common shared RSH helicopters for Army and Air Force. of technology to allow the Indian objectives. We offered the AS550 C3 Fennec military production agency to reach indigenous Mr. Rainer Farid helicopter for India’s light utility helicopter manufacturing. Eurocopter has already What is the status on Navy procurement? Vice President competition and we have successfully developed a sound industrial co- Regarding the NMRH program we received the RFI and have India and South Asia- completed field evaluation trials. operation on previous licensed programs provided all information including technical details. We are now Sales & Customers Relation Another major programme that we are and is therefore confident to be in the waiting for the RFP. Global Business Services- focusing in India is the replacement of best position to become a privileged We are also participating in the RFP for 56 Naval Utility Eurocopter Group the old Seaking MK 41 helicopters of the contributor to the development of the Helicopters from the Indian Navy. We are offering the naval Indian Navy. The total requirement will Indian aeronautical industry, and the Panther AS565MBe. be 123 helicopters in the 10 to 12 class. Indian NMRH program. Another naval program where Eurocopter is participating is the Eurocopter is offering the EC725 multi- Indian Coast Guard RFP for 14 shore-based heavy helicopters. role helicopter. The proposed multi- Eurocopter India is into third year of Here we are proposing the EC725.

Aeromag 18 Aeromag 19 Mastering of Aircraft by Modern Aviation Simulator Mr. Vladimir Lavrenyuk system employs a 3D model of large areas some additional data, such as positioning of on the basis of original airspace territory- aircraft controls, engine unit and footplates t is possible to conduct up to 90% of oriented data. Information support of the and indications of aircraft instruments. training on aircraft simulators. According simulators is based on the technological chain An important distinguishing characteristics Ito experts, 70% of flight crew training in of original data processing for constructing of this simulator is which makes an aircraft NATO Air Forces is performed exclusively on 3D object model for its further use in vision perform as an air target. The aircraft performs simulators. The USA employs about 60% of all and radar environment simulators. either as a leading one in a pair or as an air Boeing delivers IAF’s 3rd C-17 Globemaster III aviation simulators in the world. Their aircraft- The visualisation is unique. The pilot’s visual target, which is also able to fight. to-simulator ratio, reaches to 1 simulator per field angle is 90 degrees in vertical plane The cost of a typical training in full he third Boeing C-17 Globemaster five in 2014. 2.6 million flight hours. air squadron. and up to 270 degrees in horizontal plane. accordance with the requirements of the III airlifter for the Indian Air Force In operation since 1991, the C-17 is a Boeing has delivered 256 C-17s, AEROMASH Group of Manufacturing According to Mr. Yankovsky, Deputy Chief attack aviation is almost THREE times more T(IAF) departed for India recently large, versatile military transport aircraft including 222 to the U.S. Air Force and Technologies and Aircraft Engineering joint Designer for Flight Training, AEROMASH. The compared to a simulators training. from the company’s Long Beach facility. able to carry heavy, oversize loads a total of 34 to Australia, Canada, India, stock company (AEROMASH) is unique for company sharpens the visualisation up to 1 Having considered all this, AEROMASH It joins the first and second India C-17 long distances and land on rough and Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the the post-Soviet states. The Research and meter. The system simulates the ground, air, accompanies each simulator with an original airlifters, which arrived in June and July, unprepared surfaces. It has been used United Kingdom and the 12-member Production base of this Belarusian Company sun, landscape of any region of the world, flight training course, which reproduces the respectively. Boeing is on track to deliver in humanitarian and military missions Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of allows it to develop and produce mechanical two more C-17s to the IAF this year and around the world and recently surpassed NATO and Partnership for Peace nations. assemblies and parts, electronic control systems, electro mechanic and other complex electronic devices, as well as sophisticated Srikumar is new Director of ADE software.. The company is a patentee of scores 5th Boeing-built of inventions and technologies in the above r. P Srikumar, area. According to Valery Popov, Director of wideband satellite Outstanding AEROMASH, the company can produce over M Scientist, is ten simulators a year. the new Director of The simulators are in demand with the increases coverage Aeronautical Development countries purchasing Russian combat Establishment (ADE) aircrafts/helicopters and those having Soviet Bangalore. He succeeded combat aircrafts in their inventory. for warfighters Mr. P S Krishnan, According to Valery Popov, “AEROMASH” he fifth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Distinguished Scientist, is highly appreciated Belarus, Russia, CIS satellite built by Boeing is providing the U.S. who superannuated. countries, Myanmar, Algiers, Malaysia, Tmilitary and its international partners additional Mr. Srikumar was born at Vietnam and India. The company has access to the fast, secure communications vital to Thrissur, Kerala, and did his established mutually beneficial cooperation any weather and any season conditions real flight training except tactics. The ratio of successful missions. WGS-5, which was launched in graduation in Aeronautical with Russian partners: MiG & Sukhoi.” completely with a night viewing mode which the flying simulated time to real flying hours May, has completed on-orbit testing and is now being Engineering from Punjab At present AEROMASH products covers exhibits the celestial sphere. is 4:1. In air forces where modern simulators operated by the U.S. Air Force. Engineering College, procedural and complex aviation simulators Considering the fact that helicopters fly are actively used, this ratio may amount up The second spacecraft in the WGS program’s Chandigarh in 1978 and and classrooms with automated training at low and very low altitudes, the system to 8:1. upgraded Block II series, WGS-5 provides protected completed Post-Graduation from IIT Bombay in 1980. He joined systems. Ground aviation simulators include simulates waving of trees, bushes and grass, Modern aviation simulators allow mastering wideband communications to users anywhere in its DRDO as a scientist in ADE, Bangalore after a brief stint in those for training the crews of Sukhoi series, snowstorms and dust flows occurring when any aircraft to such an extent that real flying field of view. HAL Aircraft Design Bureau. He was sponsored from DRDO MiG series, L-39 airplanes and Mi-8 (17) and the aircraft lands, as well as water drops. will turn out to be merely mechanical. The “The WGS mission is a force multiplier for the for MSc. (Flight Dynamics) course at Cranfield Institute of Mi-24 (35) helicopters.New simulators any When air weapons are simulated, the pilot experiences no stress when changing Department of Defense, U.S. government agencies, and Technology UK. aircraft/helicopters can be developed as per system simulates markings, craters and fires a classroom to a combat aircraft’s cabin. our allied partners,” said Lt. Col. Karen Roe, Commander, Mr. Srikumar made significant contributions in the fields of the requirement.The software and hardware aground. An acoustic system reproduces This smart machine makes it much easier 53rd Signal Battalion (SATCON). “We are so pleased to Flight Mechanics Analysis, Control, Guidance & Navigation, are highly reliable and simple to operate acoustic noises, which occur in the cabin. for future military pilots to become trained have this capability across our formation and thank the Mission Simulation and Hardware-in-the loop Simulation (HILS). which also allows further upgradation. The company’s latest development is the professionals. Boeing team for their dedication to excellence.” He was instrumental in establishing a PC-based HILS Facility for The main elements of complex simulators employment of a mechatronic uploading Contact Address: WGS-5 is the first of two WGS satellites launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications. He was a member produced by AEROMASH are: system. “A E R O M A S H” this year. “WGS-5 addresses a critical need of the of the first batch of G-FAST at DRDO headquarters. In 2004 he • Cabin mockup; mechatronic uploading The simulator trains the pilots to behave in Belarus, Minsk region, 223012, Defense Department by increasing capacity and initiated Project “Nirbhay”, for the development of a Subsonic system; system of imaging outer different emergency situations. All situations post office Machulishi post office box 65 enhancing global coverage, supporting warfighters Cruise Vehicle, which had its successful maiden launch in March environment; stipulated in the flight manual except the Aerodromnaya str., 3 with communications bandwidth when they need 2013. His main areas of interest are Systems Analysis, Systems • Many-degree-of-freedom system; ‘fire in the cabin’ can be cancelled on a Phones: (+375-17) 504 63 82 it,” said Craig Cooning, vice president and general Engineering and Mission Simulation for Unmanned Aerial • System of imitating acoustic noises. special display. The instructor’s workplace Fax: (+375-17) 504 63 81 manager of Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems. WGS- Vehicles. AEROMASH implements a projection is provided with a map of the flight area; Mobile: +375295005291 (Belarus) 6 – launched 75 days after WGS-5 – is performing as Mr. Srikumar is the recipient of the DRDO Performance Excellence display system for continuous ground the map displays the aircraft location and Mobile: +91 9891600323 (India) expected and scheduled to complete its handover to Award in 2004 for his contributions to the Flight Control, Guidance imaging within the area of 400x400 km. The trajectory (3D mode is available), as well as Е-mail: [email protected] the Air Force later this year. & Navigation System of UAV “Nishant”.

Aeromag 20 Aeromag 21 Lufthansa awards Just Right engine contract to GE, Rolls-Royce ufthansa has selected Rolls- Royce Trent XWB engines worth for Flight L$1.5 bn, including TotalCare service support, to power 25 South Carolina’s Growing A350-900 aircraft. The airline also has options for a further 30 of the aircraft. Aerospace and Aviation Industry The Trent XWB, the world’s most efficient engine flying today, is the fastest-selling member of the Rolls- output from 2010 to 2012, and evolving into a growing technology- Royce Trent engine family, with more centric, capital-intensive sector. South Carolina’s aviation and than 1,400 ordered prior to its entry aerospace industry has benefitted from the state’s exponential into service next year. manufacturing growth and robust automotive industry. The Nico Buchholz, Executive Vice aviation manufacturing sector and its supplier base in South President, Lufthansa Group Fleet Carolina employ more than 23,000 workers and include industry Management, said: “Having followed leaders such as Boeing, Champion Aerospace, Eaton, GE, Honeywell, the development of the Trent XWB, Lockheed Martin, Michelin Aircraft Tire, and SKF. we have been impressed with the performance of the engine and are Military Presence pleased it will be powering our new The Palmetto State’s aerospace and aviation industry is also Aerospace Engineering, which is helping largest drivetrain testing facility in the world, fleet. The Trent XWB and Airbus strengthened by the presence of several military installations educate engineers for the Palmetto perform research for the U.S. Department of A350 make a powerful combination, around the state including: Charleston Air Force Base, Shaw Air Force State’s growing industry. The university Energy helping to support the development enabling us to continue to deliver the Base, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, McEntire Joint National holds the top research designation of new technologies for the aerospace and highest levels of customer service.” Guard Base and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command from the Carnegie Foundation for the aviation industry. Eric Schulz, Rolls-Royce, President (SPAWAR) Atlantic research and development center in Charleston. Advancement of Teaching. With continuing company investments - Civil Large Engines, said: “This The presence of several military facilities and Boeing’s Dreamliner The state’s development in the aerospace from South Carolina’s aerospace anchor is a significant order for the Trent facility gave South Carolina top ranking for Aerospace and Defense industry is further propelled by the federal company and marquee brand Boeing, a XWB from a valued customer that Manufacturing on Business Facilities magazine’s 2011 Metro research projects at the Savannah River thriving aviation industry and growing has continued to use new Trent Soaring to the Top Rankings Report. National Laboratory (SRNL) and at the North training program for aerospace workers, technology to develop its fleet. We outh Carolina has a rich history in aviation, and today Charleston wind turbine drivetrain testing South Carolina is emerging as a state that look forward to continuing our close is on the cutting edge with a growing aerospace The Aerospace and Aviation Industry: A Growing Sector facility, which upon completion will be the is just right for flight. relationship with Lufthansa.” Sindustry making the state well positioned for future Much of South Carolina is well positioned for future growth in The announcement continues a close success. This becomes more and more evident as industry the aerospace and aviation industry. Since 2006, companies in the relationship between Rolls-Royce and leaders continue to invest in South Carolina. aerospace and aviation industry announced over $2 billion in capital New and Expanding Aerospace Plants Lufthansa. Lufthansa has 60 Trent- The Palmetto State’s growing network of more than 200 investment in South Carolina creating over 7,800 new jobs. powered Airbus A380s, A330s and aerospace and aviation manufacturing companies and South Carolina, 2006 – 2013 A340s either in service or on order. suppliers, distributed across the state, cements the state’s Ready to Work Rolls-Royce is also a joint-venture position as one of the nation’s leaders in aerospace. In combination with the state’s business-friendly climate and its Capital partner with Lufthansa Technik AG Company Jobs ideal location, another draw for aerospace companies looking to Investment in the N3 Engine Overhaul Services Boeing Boost do business in South Carolina is the state’s fast-growing workforce, maintenance business. South Carolina’s success in aviation is largely due to what which has consistently outpaced national growth levels. Boeing 6,000 Over $1 Billion The Trent XWB, specifically designed can best be described as “Boeing boost.” The is a right-to-work state, with the second-lowest for the XWB, powered Company’s selection of the Palmetto State for its final unionization rate in the country. The state also supports its GKN Aerostructures 278 $38 Million the first test flight of the A350 XWB at assembly and delivery facility in 2009 and subsequent aerospace companies through investments in the nationally Toulouse on 14 June this year. expansions have helped sign the state’s global signature recognized workforce training program readySC™, which offers Venture Aerobearings 100 $38 Million “Lufthansa is known for its technical in the aerospace and aviation industry. Boeing alone uses customized workforce training for eligible companies. expertise, and this decision shows 350 of South Carolina’s businesses as suppliers and has TIGHITCO, Inc. 350 $30 Million the confidence that the airline has in purchased more than $700 million in products from those Research and Development the GE9X engine and 777X aircraft companies; further proving that South Carolina is just right South Carolina stands committed to innovation, research and combination,” said David Joyce, for aviation and just right for advanced manufacturing. development in aerospace. The state is home to the SC Technology GE Aviation 100 $30 Mi llion president and chief executive officer and Aviation Center (SCTAC), a business and industrial park of GE Aviation. “GE Aviation is working Building a Reputation in Advanced Manufacturing equipped with a state-of-the-art Advanced Materials Research Honeywell International 30 $25 Million closely with Boeing on the 777X, and In the last five years, South Carolina has emerged as a Laboratory. The laboratory performs materials research in several we look forward to designing one of world leader in manufacturing. The Palmetto State has one aerospace related areas, including composites. Winbro Technologies 25 $10 Million the best wide body aircraft offerings for of the fastest growing manufacturing sectors in the United Another boost to the state’s aviation research and development our customers.” States – experiencing a more than 18 percent growth in is the University of South Carolina’s (USC) Master’s Program in Carbures LLC 50 $6.5 Million

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• 378 aircraft in service / 7 customers/ 20 operating units 100 per cent availability in numerous international • Backbone of five European Air Forces / Combat proven deployments including: EADS announces further top Alaska; Malaysia; the urofighter Typhoon has now achieved more than 200,000 flying hours since United Arab Emirates; the the entry-into-service of its worldwide fleet. Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug USA; and India. management nominations EGmbH confirmed the milestone adding that, with 719 aircraft on contract, The global Eurofighter ADS has announced three further top Brand. The Airbus Group will consist of Airbus, 571 aircraft ordered and 378 aircraft delivered, the programme has “never looked fleet now comprises 20 management nominations for its new Airbus Defence & Space and . stronger”. operating units with EAirbus Defence & Space Division, which “Together with the personnel appointments Alberto Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, locations in Europe, will become operational in 2014. announced in July, I am happy to report said: “This impressive milestone underlines the outstanding track-record of the the South Atlantic Pilar Albiac-Murillo (60), currently Cassidian’s Chief that we are assembling a highly competent, Eurofighter Typhoon. Today, our congratulations go to all the air forces who and the Middle East. Operating Officer and CEO of Cassidian Spain, will internationally- and teamwork-minded leadership have achieved this target, to more than 100,000 employees in Europe who are Specifically there are: be Executive Vice President Operations for the new group for Airbus Defence & Space,” said Bernhard involved in the development manufacturing and supply chain as well as to all 7 units in the UK (4 in Division. She will lead the transformation process of Gerwert, currently Head of Cassidian and future the 400 companies who support us on a daily basis with their know-how and Coningsby, 2 in Leuchars Airbus Defence & Space. CEO of Airbus Defence & Space. “Jointly, our competences. This is indeed a proud day for all of them and a landmark day for and 1 in Mount Pleasant, Christian Scherer (51), currently Chief Sales priority now is to work at full steam on the review Europe’s largest defence programme.” Falkland Islands); 5 in Officer and Head of International Operations of the Group’s defence and space activities in The CEO added: “Every day our aircraft are protecting the skies in Europe, the Middle Italy (2 in Grosseto, 2 within Cassidian, will become Executive Vice order to deliver a roadmap in the fourth quarter East and even in the Southern hemisphere. They are on Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) in Gioia del Colle, 1 in President Sales & Marketing for Airbus Defence & for successfully establishing the new Division.” duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Eurofighter Typhoon is combat proven since Trapani); 3 in Germany Space. Previously, on 31 July 2013, EADS had already the Libya operations and is now gaining considerable momentum – indeed the (Laage, Neuburg and Lars Immisch (46), currently Head of nominated Bernhard Gerwert (60) as future CEO programme has never looked stronger. It has become the backbone of the Air Forces Nörvenich), as well as Compensation and Benefits within the EADS/ of Airbus Defence & Space, Domingo Ureña-Raso in the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and Austria. When the chips are down, air chiefs want 3 in Spain (2 in Morón, Airbus Human Resources organisation, will be (55) as Head of the Military Aircraft segment, an aircraft that is versatile, reliable, resilient and cost-effective. Eurofighter Typhoon 1 in Albacete) and one the new Division’s Executive Vice President for François Auque (57) as Head of the Space fulfills all of these requirements and the operational experiences gained during these each in Austria (Zeltweg) HR. Systems segment. The segment Communication, flying hours have proven it.” and in the Kingdom EADS announced on 31 July, 2013 that it plans Intelligence & Security Systems will be led by The first 5,000 flying hours were achieved in November 2005. 10,000 hours of Saudi Arabia - all of to integrate , Astrium and Cassidian Evert Dudok (54) and the segment Equipment Alberto Gutierrez came in August 2006 and 20,000 in May 2007. By August 2008, the Eurofighter them have contributed to into one Division and rename the Group and its by Thomas Müller (55). Julian Whitehead (50) was Chief Executive Officer Typhoon fleet had surpassed 50,000 hours and 100,000 flying hours was reached the 200,000 flying hour Divisions under the globally recognised Airbus nominated as Chief Financial Officer. Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH in January 2011. In the course of these flying hours, Eurofighter has demonstrated total.

Aeromag 24 Aeromag 25 Over 29,000 new aircraft required in the next 20 years Europe’s most effi cient business platform

s aviation becomes increasingly make the most efficient use of limited In the Very Large aircraft market, accessible in all parts of the world, slots and contribute to rising passenger dominated by the A380, there is a All-in-one aerospace trade show Afuture Journeys will increasingly numbers without additional flights requirement for 1,334 passenger aircraft be made by air particularly to and from as announced by London’s Heathrow valued at US$519 billion. Of these, 47 per emerging markets. According to Airbus’ Airport. A focus on sustainable growth cent will be needed in the Asia-Pacific 125,000 trade visitors latest Global Market Forecast (GMF) in the enabled fuel burn and noise reductions of region, followed by the Middle East (26 next 20 years (2013-2032), air traffic will at least 70 per cent in the last 40 years and per cent) and then Europe (16 per cent). grow at 4.7 per cent annually requiring this trend continues with innovations like Asia-Pacific’s requirement for the A380 is over 29,220 new passenger and freighter the A320neo, the A320 Sharklet, the A380 demonstrated by the region’s growth in aircraft valued at nearly US$4.4 trillion. and the A350 XWB. middle classes which is set to quadruple Some 28,350 of these are passenger “By 2032, Asia-Pacific will lead the world in Asia-Pacific in 20 years. aircraft valued at US$4.1 trillion. Of these, in traffic overtaking Europe and North In the Twin Aisle market, covered by some 10,400 will replace existing aircraft America. Today on average, a fifth of the amongst others the A350 XWB and the with more efficient ones. With today’s population of the emerging markets A330, the requirement is for 6,779 aircraft fleet of 17,740 aircraft, it means that by take a flight annually and by 2032, this valued at US$1.82 trillion. Of these, 48 per 2032, the worldwide fleet will double to will swell to two thirds. The attraction of cent of deliveries will be in Asia Pacific, nearly 36,560 aircraft. air travel means that passenger numbers followed by Europe (15 per cent) and the Economic growth, growing middle will more than double from today’s 2.9 Middle East (13 per cent). classes, affordability, ease of travel, billion, to 6.7 billion by 2032, clearly The Single Aisle market represents 71 urbanisation, tourism, and migration are demonstrating aviation’s essential role in per cent of deliveries by unit numbers with some factors increasing connectivity economic growth,” said John Leahy, Chief a requirement for 20,242 aircraft valued at between people and regions and how Operating Officer – Customers. US$1.80 trillion. Asia-Pacific will require 34 often they travel. Increasing urbanisation Domestic flows are also set to rise per cent of deliveries followed by North will lead to a doubling of mega cities strongly with domestic India growing America and Europe requiring 23 per cent from 42 today to 89 by 2032, and 99 per at the fastest rate (nearly 10 per cent), each. The global success of low cost carriers cent of the world’s long-haul traffic will be followed by China and Brazil (seven (LCC) especially in Europe, and increasingly between or through these. per cent). Overall, with an above world in Asia, the Middle East and Africa is helping Traffic growth has led to average aircraft average traffic growth rate of 5.5 per cent, to open new markets and give access to size ‘growing’ by 25 per cent with airlines Asia-Pacific will account for 36 per cent the benefits of flight to first time flyers selecting larger aircraft or up-sizing of all new passenger aircraft demand, from these regions. By 2032, LCCs will have The focal existing backlogs. Larger aircraft like the followed by Europe (20 per cent) and increased their traffic market share from A380 combined with higher load factors North America (19 per cent). today’s 17 per cent to 21 per cent. Saab receives orders on self-protection system point of aerospace for the Indian Advanced Light Helicopter May 20–25, 2014 efence and security company environments. The system provides These orders follow initial serial Saab has received two orders a timely warning against different production orders received in 2008 Berlin ExpoCenter Airport Dfrom Hindustan Aeronautic types of threats including radar, laser and further established Saab as a local Limited (HAL) for serial production of and missile approach warning; and partner to the Indian Industry and www.ila-berlin.com an integrated electronic warfare self- automatically deploys the appropriate provider of high tech products and protection system for installation on the countermeasures. systems to the Indian Armed Forces. Indian Army’s and Air force’s Advanced “Saab has an unbeaten capability in “With these orders we continue to Light Helicopter. The orders have a total the field of electronic warfare and self- build on our very successful partnership value of approximately SEK 216 million protection. The IDAS system is one of with HAL. The fact that HAL and the (USD 33 million). our flagship products sold to customers Armed Forces have continued to show Saab’s Integrated Defensive Aids around the world,” says Micael faith in the IDAS system is a testimony Suite (IDAS) protects crew and aircraft Johansson, Senior Vice President and of the effectiveness and reliability of the Hosted by and enhances the survivability in Head of Saab’s business area Electronic solution,” says Lars-Olof Lindgren, Head sophisticated, diverse and dense threat Defence Systems. of Market Area Saab India.

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ILA_AeroMag_B2B_205x280_en.indd 1 15.04.2013 16:50:49 Re-dedication of radar facility at Thiruvananthapuram Airport hiruvananthapuram international airport is one of the promising Tgateway-airports in India. It is the first airport of Kerala which was constructed in 1932 as part of the Royal Flying Club under the initiative of Colonel Goda Varma Raja, husband of HRH Princess Karthika Thirunal of Travancore. The first civil aviation movement from Thiruvananthapuram airport was in the Vice Admiral Pradeep K Chatterjee, AVSM, NM, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff holding Hawk Mk -132 aircraft documents along with year1935. On royal patronage of H.H Chairman, HAL, Dr. R.K. Tyagi Maharaja Chitra Thirunal, Tata Airlines made its maiden flight to the airport Shri Oommen Chandy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala , unveiling plaque on the occasion using DH-83 Foxmoth aircraft under of the inauguration of upgraded Radar facility at Trivandrum International Airport. Shri command of India’s first pilot Nevill KC Venugopal, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Shri VS Shiva Kumar, Minister for Health, Vincent. Since then, this airport was being Government of Kerala, Shri V Somasundaram, Member(ANS), AAI also seen. Indian Navy receives first Hawk Trainer Jet used for domestic operations. The first he Indian Navy has just received business opportunities, globally.” unique partnership with HAL. “We will international aircraft operation from this These equipment include VHF radio, Airport by M/s ELDIS, Pardubice, Czech the first of 17 Hawk Advanced Jet Looking forward, Griffiths added: “We continue to work shoulder to shoulder for airport took place in December 1977. The DVOR, NDB, DME, ILS, ADS-B, primary and Republic. Airports Authority of India has TTrainers, becoming the third naval have also submitted our response to HAL’s all our current and future programs. Hawk airport was accorded international airport secondary radars etc. undertaken the project of replacing the operator of the Hawk along with the US Request for Proposal for a potential order delivered today will have a pride of place in status on 1st January1991 and it was the eighteen-year old ASR and MSSR with the Navy and the Royal Navy. to supply products and services for the Navy’s fleet. Given the fruitful association first international airport in a non-metro Use of Radar in ATC new state-of-art technology radar at a The 17 Hawk aircraft ordered by the Indian manufacture of 20 additional Hawk aircraft with HAL, we will even think of reviving past city of India. One of the objectives of ATS is to cost of 1.60 lakh Euros. Navy form part of a contract for 57 aircraft to the IAF, and are now looking forward projects”, he said. Thiruvananthapuram international prevent collision between aircraft. It is a part AAI’s continuing endeavour signed in 2010 of which 40 are for the to partnering with HAL in providing the Against the contract for supplying 17 airport is licensed by DGCA for public ATCOs achieve this objective by of modernizing Air Navigation Services Indian Air Force. Among its 18 customers Indian Air Force’s display team this fantastic Hawk aircraft, HAL plans to deliver five air transport operations. This airport providing standard separation, either (ANS) with new radars, ADS-B (Automatic worldwide, India is the largest operator of aircraft.” aircraft in the current fiscal and balance in possesses ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 in the vertical plane or in the horizontal Dependent Surveillance –Broadcasting) the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer with 123 BAE Systems’ Sea Harrier aircraft, which next three years to Indian Navy. certifications and was recently adjudged plane, between all aircraft under their equipment and ATS automation systems aircraft ordered to date, of which over 70 pioneered the short take off and vertical The Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer is a as the best AAI-managed airport in the jurisdiction. Radar is a tool used by at various locations in India. The data have been delivered to the Indian Air Force. landing for jet aircraft, was bought by the dual seat multi-purpose aircraft powered country. ATCOs to provide standard separation from the new radar is integrated with Hawk trainers already in service with the Indian Navy in 1980 and the company by a single Rolls Royce Adour Mk.871 between aircraft. Aircraft are separated the INDRA ATS Automation System of Indian Air Force are performing well. continues to support them. engine. The Hawk AJT is primarily used Air Navigation Services by a distance of 10 NM (reduced to 5 NM the local Approach Control and Area Adding to the Indian Navy’s fleet of “We built this aircraft in time and this is for basic, advanced and weapons training Thiruvananthapuram airport within 60 NM from radar station) if they Control Centres at Thiruvananthapuram. aircraft, the Hawk provides the ideal the first of the five aircraft to be delivered of the pilots. However, the Aircraft has the provides Air Navigation Services (ANS) are identified on radar. In the absence of The same data is also provided to and platform for pilots to transition smoothly to the Indian Navy. The remaining four capabilities to be used as a ground attack to aircraft operating to and from ATC radar, this separation will increase integrated with Chennai ATS Automation to the Navy’s frontline aircraft. Hawk will be delivered soon”, said Dr. R. K. Tyagi, aircraft or for air defence. Thiruvananthapuram airport and also to substantially, sometimes as high as 80 System, along with other radar feeds, for effectively integrates air and ground based Chairman, HAL. He handed over the related The Hawk AJT has excellent flying aircraft overflying Thiruvananthapuram NM, which will reduce the efficiency of providing satisfactory radar coverage at elements offering the most efficient and documents to Vice Admiral Pradeep K characteristics with good stability can be including those transiting the the ATS system. the required redundancy levels, over the cost-effective method of training pilots. Chatterjee, AVSM, NM, Deputy Chief of flown at night and can perform wide range airspace under the jurisdiction of Use of radar in ATS will improve the entire southern Indian airspace. BAE Systems has worked closely with the Naval Staff. of aerobatic manoeuvres. The aircraft can Thiruvananthapuram Area Control airspace capacity, reduce delays and Indian MOD and Hindustan Aeronautics Dr. Tyagi said it is matter of pride that all remarkably accommodate a wide variety centre (ACC). Aircraft operating from thus the fuel burn and will also present Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) – Limited (HAL) to establish a production the training aircraft of the Indian Navy have of external stores. The cockpit is arranged airports of Madurai, Trichy, Tuticorin ATCOs with real-time update of the Model RL-2000 line in India where the Hawk aircraft are been supplied by HAL. “We are carrying in an efficient ergonomic manner in order and Agatti are also controlled from position of aircraft. Advanced radar PSR is an independent and non- assembled. forward this legacy and will ensure that to provide a lead-in to modern front line Thiruvananthapuram ACC. The lateral systems like the one which is being cooperative surveillance system, which Guy Griffiths, Group Managing Director— Navy gets all the support from HAL on all aircraft. The cockpit provides an excellent limits of Thiruvananthapuram ACC extend commissioned at Thiruvananthapuram means that the radar finds the position International said, “The introduction of parameters”, he added. Hawk Mk 132 is the field of view for both pilots. The instructor’s up to Cochin in the north, Trichy in the have the capability of exchanging of the target independently without the Hawk to a new user is a momentous latest entry into HAL made and maintained station in the rear cockpit has appropriate east, up to 200 NM in the west and around digital data between the ATCO and the the cooperation of the aircraft. The PSR occasion, and further testimony to the aircraft and helicopters of Indian Navy override control of vital functions. 170 NM in the south. The vertical limits pilot. finds the aircraft position in terms of aircraft’s global success. This marks another which include Kiran and Do-228 aircraft, The primary flight control systems are extend up to 25,000 feet. the radial distance and direction with significant milestone in our longstanding Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Chetak provided by means of an all-moving Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) provide New Radar System reference to the radar centre by sending partnership with HAL which has established and Cheetah helicopters. In addition HAL tailplane, aileron and rudder deflections Air Traffic Services (ATS) to all aircraft The new RL-2000 ASR (Airport trains of microwave frequency pulses and a track record operating a world-class Hawk has also supported Navy in upgrade of Sea respectively. The secondary flight control in Thiruvananthapuram airspace using Surveillance Radar) co-located with receiving the signals (echo) reflected by production capability. We are committed Harrier. systems comprise wing double slotted flaps various Communication, Navigation and MSSR-1 RSR (Route Surveillance the aircraft. This system does not provide to strengthening our relationship with Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral and an air brake on the underside of the rear Surveillance (CNS) equipment installed Radar) is supplied and installed at aircraft identity or any other aircraft data HAL and exploring long-term sustainable Chatterjee said Navy has long standing fuselage. and maintained by AAI CNS personnel. Thiruvananthapuram International to the ATCO.

Aeromag 28 Aeromag 29 Boeing flies first 787-9 Dreamliner

he Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner took to the skies for the first time, Tbeginning a comprehensive flight- test program leading to certification and delivery in mid-2014. With its distinctive new Boeing livery, the newest member of the efficient 787 family completed a 5-hour, 16-minute flight, taking off from in Everett, Wash., at 11:02 a.m. local time and landing at 4:18 p.m. at ’s Boeing Pilot Randy Neville departed to the north, on flying.” Field. reaching an altitude of 20,400 feet (6,218 Powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent “Today’s first flight marks a significant meters) and an airspeed of 250 knots, or 1000 engines, the first 787-9 will be milestone for our team, including our about 288 miles (463 kilometers) per hour, joined in flight test by two additional partners,” said Boeing Commercial customary for a first flight. While Capts. airplanes, one of which will feature Airplanes President and Chief Executive Bryan and Neville tested the airplane’s General Electric GEnx engines. Those Officer Ray Conner. “We are tremendously systems and structures, onboard airplanes are in the final stages of proud to have our customers fly the 787- equipment transmitted real-time data to assembly in Boeing’s Everett factory. 9 and look forward to delivery of the first a flight-test team on the ground in Seattle. Over the coming months, the fleet will airplane to Air New Zealand next year.” “We accomplished a lot in this flight, and be subjected to a variety of tests and During today’s flight, 787-9 Senior it went really well,” said Bryan. “The 787-9 conditions to demonstrate the safety Project Pilot Mike Bryan and 787 Chief is a great jet and we wanted to just keep and reliability of the airplane’s design. VAT reduction on ATF can be a game changer: Ajit Singh ith the recognition that civil at Indore and Bhopal and 13% at other country is very small. We need to develop aviation is a growth engine airports. West Bengal has agreed to smaller low-cost no-frill airports in Wfor economic development, reduce it with certain conditions. potentially economically growing cities it is high time that Central Government The Minister said, “The reduced VAT on identified in various parts of the country, and State Governments join hands ATF can be a game changer for the states with the help of the state governments.” together and let the sector soar into also as seen in the case of Chhattisgarh. There are 454 airports and airstrips greater heights, said Union Civil Chhattisgarh had reduced VAT on ATF to in the country out of which only 93 are Aviation Minister, Mr Ajit Singh while 4% in 2010 and it has since seen six-fold operational. Many of the smaller airstrips addressing the Conference of State increase of ATF uplift from Raipur and are owned by state governments. The Aviation Ministers and Secretaries of an increase in number of flights from respective state government can provide the state governments recently. He Raipur from 8 to 18 per day. With more land required for expansion free of said the Conference was a “beginning people travelling to the state, there has cost and develop road and electricity of a fruitful and mutually beneficial been considerable spin-off effects to the connectivity to the airports. partnership bringing synergy in economy.” There is a need to encourage the efforts.” He made a request to the airlines to operate flights to provide Highlighting the causes of losses representatives of the state governments regional air connectivity to Tier-II & to the airlines, the Minister said, to reduce VAT on ATF to 4%. This Tier-III cities and connectivity to remote “One of the major reasons for the would significantly reduce operational and difficult areas. “This is possible economic losses of the airlines is the expenses of the airlines leading to only if operational costs of the airlines high cost of ATF, which constitutes reduced fares and more passenger are reduced to minimum and the 40-50% of the operational cost of all traffic. State Governments can contribute by domestic carriers. Compared with our Emphasizing that growth in the bearing some operational expenses like neighboring hubs, ATF prices in India civil aviation sector is equitable and cost of security, power, fire and rescue are 50-60 % costlier. This is mainly due inclusive, Mr. Ajit Singh said, “The issue machinery and providing incentives by to the high base price of ATF topped of providing regional and remote area minimizing property tax of the airports up by the very high ad valorem VAT connectivity therefore, attains great and also under-writing of seats in the imposed by state governments.” significance. Considering the vastness of flights,” the Civil Aviation Minister said. The Civil Aviation Ministry has taken the country and varied terrains- ranging Ministry of Civil Aviation is already this up with the Ministry of Petroleum from the high mountainous region in working to bring out an integrated and state governments. Some states the North, hilly terrains in the North- policy regime in this regard which have responded positively. Jharkhand East, and deserts in the West and thickly includes encouraging airlines to acquire has reduced VAT on ATF to 4%, Madhya populated congested regions in the smaller planes and reduction of various Pradesh has agreed to reduce it to 23% South, the number of airports in the airport charges.

Aeromag 30 Aeromag 31 RAFAEL offers advanced Air

Defense Systems surface-to-air missile system designed system with high flexibility in combat to effectively counter attacks by aircraft, situations.. The highly modular structure helicopters UAVs and precision guided allows simple adaptations to customers’ AFAEL offers integrated air defense systems for point target munitions. The system provides excellent platforms and future growth. and mobile forces. RAFAEL’s air defense systems rely upon protection of valuable assets, as well as SPYDER-MR ADS Rthe excellent performance demonstrated by state of the art first-class defense for forces located in The SPYDER-MR ADS system is a missiles such as the Python 5 short range full-sphere missile and The missile is effective against highly the combat area. The SPYDER system Medium Range Air Defense Missile System DERBY - Beyond Visual Range missile. These are provided as stand- maneuvering, supersonic and low altitude incorporates Derby active radar (RF) (MRADMS) designed to engage and alone or integrated. RAFAEL also offers acoustic and electro-optical threats (sea skimmers), as well as low missile and Python-5. SPYDER’s truck- destroy threats such as attack aircraft sensors and communication networks that can be integrated within radar cross section (RCS) targets. It is also mounted Missile Firing Units (MFU) carries bombers, curise missiles, UAVs, UCAVs the air defense systems. effective against a full variety of free space any combination (IIR/RF) of four missiles and stand-off weapons. Vertical launch threats. The missile system is designed to on a rotatable launcher assembly. The SPYDER-MR ADS enables 360 degree The Air Defence systems which Rafael offers include: engage multiple targets simultaneously surveillance radar on Command and missile launching, within 2 seconds of DERBY and is launched vertically. This missile Control Unit (CCU) has advanced ECCM the target being declared hostile by the Derby is a fully developed Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air which has an unrestricted 360° azimuth capabilities and can simultaneously system. The system is an all-weather, missile. This offers excellent performance and maneuverability in coverage can be operated day and night track multi-targets and is also capable of network-centric, self-propelled, multi- both medium and short range engagements. The missile is also and also in adverse weather conditions . operating with neighbouring SPYDER air launch, quick-reaction ADS. This Protects offered in an air defense configuration. This lightweight missile has defence batteries and share information a large area and is interoperable with an active radar seeker and a Lock On Before Launch (LOBL) mode for SPYDER-SR ADS with higher echelons. This interoperability SPYDER-SR or other ADS. The missile is tight dogfights. This missile has an advanced programmable ECCM SPYDER is a quick reaction, low level capability provides the air defense highly lethal and reliable. and is also capable of Shooting down.

PYTHON-5 Python-5 is a fifth generation air-to-air missile. The missile provides Boeing forecasts growing need for the pilot engaging an enemy aircraft with a revolutionary full sphere launch capability. The missile can be launched from a very short range to beyond visual range with greater probability of kill and excellent resistance to counter measures. The missile excels in new Pilots in Asia Pacific region acquisition and tracking and is capable of Target Lock-On-Before and oeing projects the Asia Pacific • China –77,400 pilots and 93,900 based techniques to incorporate tablets, After Launch. region will continue to lead the technicians eBooks, gaming technology and three- Bglobe in demand for hundreds of • Southeast Asia – 48,100 pilots and dimensional models.” BARAK thousands of new commercial airline pilots 50,300 technicians The Pilot & Technician Outlook is closely Barak is a mature, operational anti-missile point defense naval and maintenance technicians to support Other parts of the region will also tied to projections for new airplane surface-to-air missile system, designed to protect combat vessels expanding demand for new airplane continue to see long-term demand in the deliveries around the globe. As it does with against sea skimming missiles and aircraft threats. deliveries over the next two decades. tens of thousands of pilots and technicians: personnel demand, the Asia Pacific region The 2013 Boeing Pilot & Technician • Southwest Asia will need 30,900 pilots also leads the demand for new commercial Outlook, a bellwether industry forecast airplane deliveries over the next 20 years, of aviation personnel demand, calls for with 12,820 new airplanes needed by 2032 192,300 new commercial airline pilots and according to Boeing’s 2013 Current Market 215,300 new technicians in the Asia Pacific Outlook. region through 2032. and 28,500 technicians In April 2013, Boeing announced the “There is a very real, urgent demand for • Northeast Asia will need 18,500 pilots decision to install two new full-flight competent aviation personnel globally,and and 25,500 technicians simulators—a 777 and Next-Generation the Asia Pacific region is particularly • The Oceania region will need 17,400 737—at its Singapore training campus. impacted,” said Bob Bellitto, global sales pilots and 17,100 technicians The simulators are expected to be ready director, Boeing Flight Services. “While “Aviation is a great field to be in. We for training in early to mid-2014. The added Boeing is investing in cutting-edge have a responsibility to make sure it’s 737 training capability will help meet technologies to attract and retain young a viable career option for the world’s demand as customers in Southeast Asia people interested in careers in aviation, youth,” said Bellitto. “Tomorrow’s aviation as well as, Japan, Korea and China take this is an industry-wide issue that can only workforce is going to be very different delivery of new airplanes. Airlines in China be solved with industry-wide solutions.” than their present-day peers. We need to and Indonesia, as well as in the Middle East Leading the region in projected demand focus on their expectations for learning, and Africa, will benefit from the increased for new pilots and technicians: moving away from paper and chalkboard- 777 training capacity.

Aeromag 32 Aeromag 33 Biz has never been better, says Ramco Systems Ramco won 12 new customers in 12 months, including the biggest airlines in the world. Rapid urbanization of Tier 2 cities near major metropolises has led to rise in number of airports and as a result, we see several new operators entering into the business, says Mr. Ranganathan Jagannathan, Vice President - Head Aviation, Ramco Systems Limited, in this interview to Aeromag Asia.

Mr. Ranganathan Jagannathan Vice President Head Aviation, Ramco Systems Limited

Could you talk about your product that caters to Defense and Aerospace, your business operations and client profile in this industry vertical? Ramco Aviation Suite has been built to provide a vast array of applications for the Aerospace & Defense industry, with which you can automate operations end- to-end, reduce overhead costs, manage inventory more effectively, increase aircraft availability, reduce AOG (aircraft on ground) and control operations on a business-for-profit basis. Regardless of new customer or market demands, the Ramco Aviation Suite can easily expand and adapt to accommodate new or changing business processes. Ramco’s Aviation Suite is a business twelve, one was the biggest airlines in Maps integration process-oriented, web-centric solution the world. Rapid urbanization of Tier 2 Advanced Reliability that can be installed on-premise to cities near major metropolises has led LSAP Integration for Boeing 787 – only optimize your internal infrastructure, or to rise in number of airports and as a among the 2 in the world to offer this on Cloud within a secure, modern and result, we see several new operators solution reliable delivery framework, which does entering to service regional and Runs on iOS & Android – Unmatched not call for a huge upfront investment international travel. The same applies mobility that enables MRO operations in infrastructure. Our clients in the to heli operators in the emergency supervision anywhere, anytime to name Aerospace & Defense include names like services market with growing bases, a few. BrahMos Aerospace and Indian Air Force some covering remote locations, across Added to the above, Ramco follows among others like Eurocopter. the globe. We focus on Airlines, Heli R-SPRINT+, a cutting edge implementation Operators and MROs segments, with methodology that improves the Benefits How’s the business been growing promising potential in A&D, which we Realization for Customers. in recent years, what’s the growth are beginning to explore / exploit. We also participate in over 30+ events potential you see, also, what are the From a capability point of view, we on a yearly basis. specific initiatives that are in the recently enriched our application with the What are the challenges you see in the pipeline? following new features/modules: business that you operate in. Could you Business has never been better. OFMS, Offline Fieid Maintenance – Down talk about the impediments and how you Ramco won over 12 new customers in at the Bermuda triangle or up on the Alps, are overcoming these challenges? 12 months. Such an accomplishment OFMS keeps remote bases connected. Although the industry is technology was even more special when among the GeoSpacial parts tracking with Google led, acceptance of technological

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advancements in IT solution has been quite a challenge for our target audience in M&E and MRO space. One can find in many large MROs and operators that a major % of IT support technology used till date are legacy applications. Several operators and MROs even use indigenously engineered software which does not offer the same bang for the buck in optimizing efficiency and adding visibility to operations. The shift is very prevalent in the commercial fixed wing segment, but majority of players in MRO, Heli and executive jet segments are yet to follow. One of the main challenges that inhibit IT adoption is that the IT Solutions are not built with end users and ease of use in mind. It is here that Ramco has focused over the last few months and has come out with the revolutionary concept of WorkSpaces that enables users to perform their tasks very easily. a boost to enterprise application in waves in Aerospace and Defense to bring Mechanics are finding the Workspaces the defense and aerospace sector in in higher efficiencies and also caters to to be very intuitive – it cuts down on general? What suggestions do you industry specific needs such as remote training time and effectively limits the offer on this front? maintenance. time that the mechanic has to spend in The Aerospace & Defense industry is With more and more connected flights front of the application, freeing up the currently concerned about adapting such as the Boeing 787, Airbus A350 and time for his real work on an Aircraft. recent advancements in mobility, big A380, predictive analytics and Big data data and green operations among many intervention should come into larger play What are your thoughts on giving others. Mobility can make much more in the A&D industry. International exhibitors continue to strengthen FIA’s global credentials

ontinuing the trend from the 2012 edition of the Farnborough CInternational Airshow (FIA), organisers, Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) announced exhibition space is already 67% sold, with half of the aerospace event’s exhibitors to date drawn from overseas. This signals not only the recognised strength in the UK aerospace industry but the real opportunity for international business at the show. FIL can confirm that the Farnborough International Airshow, which will take place from 14th – 20th July 2014, will see representation from European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Denmark and Austria, with an exceptionally strong presence from US companies, as well as Japanese, Middle Eastern, Canadian and South American participation. FIL Matthieu Louvot, Senior Vice President of Support and Services, Eurocopter and P. have also been working to strengthen R. Venketrama Raja, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Ramco Systems signing the ties with China and are looking forward partnership agreement in the presence of Rick Peeks and Antoine Rivet from Eurocopter to an increased participation from this and Virender Aggarwal and Ranganathan Jagannathan from Ramco Systems. important growth market.

Aeromag 36 Aeromag 37 integrated and digitised, paperless production • CELOS increases productivity in production as well as in the company- wide process chain

During the machining process, the CELOS STATUS MONITOR visualises the current monitoring of the machine with regard to the process, additionally supplies important key performance indicators on the current job as well as on the job progress. Moreover, the STATUS MONITOR notifies the operator with special icons as well as text messages about any errors or upcoming maintenance work. After the personalised login via filed at a later stage. In this process, first of • CELOS APPs provide the user with SMARTkey, the user is guided to the APP all the availability of all NC programs and integrated and digitised management, SELECTOR, where 12 different CELOS APPS equipment (tools, devices etc.) required documentation and visualisation of are activated with a single touch of a finger for machining is checked. The operator is order, process and machine data on the multi-touch-screen of the 21.5’’ then guided through the setup process • CELOS eliminates interfaces between ERGOline. Individual user rights (such as full and preparation of the machining job by a the shopfloor and other corporate admin rights or “just” the right to process dialog. Respective queries and necessary structures, creating the basis for an jobs)C can be set in the SETTINGS APP. CELOS confirmations ensure that the worker makes no mistakes. Only then, machining from the idea to is approved. This ensures a high degree of machining reliability even for complex orders or complicated components. the finished product Apart from the advantages for the user, the integrated interaction of JOB MANAGER and JOB ASSISTANT also demonstrates ELOS by DMG MORI SEIKI simplifies benefit to the customer are the different regard to network-integrated planning, the excellent scalability of CELOS for very and accelerates the process from CELOS APPs like STATUS MONITOR, JOB preparing, optimising and systematic different company sizes. Small companies Machine Mag Cthe idea to the finished product MANAGER or JOB ASSISTANT. processing of new machining jobs. with a high level of personal responsibility www.machinemag.in with various CELOS APPs. The STATUS MONITOR is the starting point First of all, all manufacturing-relevant of the workers particularly benefit from In addition to the classical product for the interaction between operator and data for the NC program, workpiece, tools, the option of paperless production. On innovations, the development work of machine. Here, CELOS visualises the current clamping devices etc. can be combined to the other hand, already widely networked DMG MORI SEIKI increasingly focuses on monitoring of the machine with regard to a machining job and instantly visualised large companies can optimally organise optimisation of customer processes. In this the process, additionally supplies important with the JOB MANAGER. The documents, and use the different competencies of their context, the world premiere of CELOS at the key performance indicators on the current data and information required for an order employees through these two production EMO in Hanover marks a turning point for order as well as on the order progress, and can also be managed in a structured way. applications of CELOS’ application. This is many companies. Due to the fact that CELOS notifies the operator with special icons as For example, the data are quickly available because a skilled worker can first decidedly simplifies and accelerates the process from well as text messages about any errors or during later processing or for a recurring prepare all orders in JOB MANAGER. The the idea to the finished product and also upcoming maintenance work. order. machine operator is then instructed and forms the basis of paperless manufacturing. JOB MANAGER and JOB ASSISTANT With JOB ASSISTANT, the digitally guided by the JOB ASSISTANT in detail. The In addition, CELOS APPs provide the user support the worker on the machine with processed orders can then be systematically respective access rights can be organised with integrated and digitised management, via the customisable status of the new documentation and visualisation of order, SMARTkey®, with which each employee process and machine data. Furthermore, needs to login at the 21.5” ERGOline®. CELOS is compatible with PPS and ERP systems, can be networked with CAD / CAM Highlights von CELOS applications and is ready for future-oriented • CELOS offers a standardised user CELOS APP extensions. interface for all new high-tech machines CELOS is available for all new high- from DMG MORI SEIKI tech machines by DMG MORI SEIKI. First • CELOS simplifies and accelerates the deliveries will already be made from the process from the idea to the finished second quarter 2014. At first glance, CELOS product provides the user with a standardised user • CELOS is compatible with PPS and interface with touch functio-nality. But ERP systems, can be networked with CELOS is much more than that with many CAD/CAM applications and is ready for more functionalities. Of crucial additional future-oriented CELOS APP extensions

Aeromag 38 Aeromag 39 “RUSS” scaling greater heights

ne need to have the qualities, best pilots, each having great experience the Center) FaridAkchurin the aerobatic pilots-instructors. the Chech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, which are characteristics not in instructing and piloting in the range of team performed passages in a dense line Aerobatic team “RUSS” takes part in Ukraine and Belarus, where they got high Oof everyone: spirit, courage, the flight training courses, were gathered with climbing, changing of formation, and many festivals of nation-wide standard estimation from the viewers. And there is the ability to stay calm in dangerous to participate in a marvelous aviation banking. Nicolay Pogrebnyak performed and is always a welcomed guest in no better reward for the masters of higher situations and, of course, responsibility holiday in Tushino. But a single flight with a solo-programme. An “air battle” aviation salons. The pilots have more pilotage, than rapture of the public and to conquer the sky, especially when they is one thing, and a group flight – quite between two pairs of planes was shown than once demonstrated their skills in children smiles, gazing at the sky. refer to an aerobatic team. One can learn another one. No one of the pilots had as well. to pilot a plane, and even do it masterly, experience in flying in a dense line, not The memories of Sergey Bondarenko but to feel your companion during the speaking about performing complicated (the first staff of the group): flight and trust him is a true art. Only elements of higher pilotage. At the same “I remembered the first flight in nine members of an aerobatic team know time nine L-39 “Albatros”, on which they for the whole life. I didn’t come out what it means to keep the line, where the had to perform before the viewers, were of a cockpit – I flowed out, like some distance between the planes is no more passed from air force. The aim set was not amorphous body. One could wring out than a metre, going 750 kilometres an an easy one, as only several months were my costume. There was a flight analysis hour, when a fault in several centimetres left for the preparation. Hard training after, and I didn’t even hear, what they can cost pilots their life. began. were talking about. But I remembered Aerobatic team “RUSS” is the oldest The memories of Nicolay Zhdanow (the one thing: there were no reproofs.” group of higher pilotage in Russia. The Air first staff of the group): The name of the group was chosen very squadron was formed in 1987 on the basis “We had no technical suggestions on fast: setting aside all “bird” variants, they of Vyazma Aviation Training Center. Nine flying in a dense line, no schemes, not settled on such a proud name “RUSS”! The pilots wanted to underline originally Russian background and international staff of the group. Aerobatic team “RUSS” is today a group of masters of synchronous pilotage of the top international level. Smolensk aces know the art of extremely difficult elements of higher pilotage, and a even drawings. We worked everything rich programme of performances can through ourselves, from scratch. We impress even the most demanding watched videos of the performances of viewers. Patrouille de France and FrecceTricolori, The system of colorful smoke discussed it, drew on the paper, calculated generation, which every plane is the abilities of the engineering and accomplished with, makes the well- worked out the algorithms for carrying known figures be presented in a new out the formations. During the first light. The pilots literary paint the sky in the trainings the intervals between the planes colors of Russian tricolor, and a plume of were large. Then we began to shorten golden smoke, stretching after the plane them gradually.” of the soloist while carrying out a most Despite all the difficulties, the first difficult cascade of barrel-rollings, sets performance of the group has a the viewers in a “sunny” mood every time. remarkable success, the largest number The staff of the team is: the leader of the of viewers on record gathered on the team – Anatoly Marunko, the wingmans– airdrome in Tushino on the 18th of August Nicolay Zherebzov, Mikhail Kolle, Nicolay – about 800,000 of people, including the Alekseev, Yuri Likinchuk, soloists – top management of the country. Under Stanislaw Dremov and Igor Dushechkin. the direction of the leader (the chief of All the members are qualified first class

Aeromag 40 Aeromag 41 Beechcraft looks for new milestones in Military Trainer, Light Attack Aircraft

013 has already seen significant East and 4.2 percent in Latin America. and other stores. milestones reached by Beechcraft “We are seeing growing interest in the Since deliveries of its T-6 military trainer 2Defense Company, and it is T-6 and AT-6 from defense departments began in 2000 to the U.S. Air Force and confident that increased militaryaround the world who are looking for Navy, Beechcraft has expanded into spending around the globe will bring proven reliability and cost effective international markets, with customers further positive developments in the solutions,” said Russ Bartlett, president, including NATO Flying Training Canada, coming months. Beechcraft Defense Company. “The the Hellenic Air Force of Greece, the Israeli Last month the company announced capabilities of these aircraft are second Air Force, the Iraqi Air Force, the Royal the completion of the inaugural flight of to none, and allow pilots to be trained to Moroccan Air Force and the Mexican Air its first production Beechcraft AT-6 light the highest standards, and for air forces Force. A key factor in its international attack aircraft. The flight took place at to operate highly flexible, light attack sales is the fact that the T-6 is the most Beechcraft Corporation’s headquarters in aircraft.” proven and cost-effective military training Wichita, Kan. T-6 models include the original JPATS- aircraft, with Beechcraft delivering 137 This event followed on from the winning T-6A, the Navy’s T-6B and a aircraft to military customers outside announcement earlier this year that third variant called the T-6C. The T-6B the U.S. in the last 12 years. In total, T-6 the company has delivered the 800th and C are advanced versions of the T-6A aircraft have now been used to train Beechcraft T-6 – the most proven and with updated cockpit avionics. In order pilots from approximately 25 countries. cost effective military training aircraft. to replicate today’s high-tech frontline Most recently, the company announced Military programs around the globe aircraft, the new cockpit includes a Heads- a contract with the U.S. Air Force for 35 have now accumulated more than two Up Display (HUD), Up-Front Control aircraft. million flight hours using the T-6 to train Panel (UFCP), three-color Multi-function The AT-6 is a multi-role, multi-mission pilots, navigators and weapons systems Displays (MFD) and Hands-On Throttle aircraft system designed to meet the operators. and Stick (HOTAS). The integrated glass spectrum of needs for the light attack The company has said that it expects the cockpit and a state-of-the-art avionics mission, with test aircraft having growth in international defense budgets suite greatly expands its capabilities, already logged more than 1,600 hours. to lead to further demand for its trainer enabling the advanced systems and Leveraging a range of highly-specialized, and light attack aircraft. Although most information management skills training but off-the-shelf capabilities, the AT-6 is Western nations saw defense cuts in 2012, required in current and future military outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment according to research from the Stockholm aircraft. The T-6C variant maintains such as Pratt and Whitney PT6A-68D International Peace Research Institute, avionics similarity with the T-6B while engine, CMC Esterline’s mission modified military spending rose by 7.8 percent in incorporating a hard-point wing to allow Cockpit 4000, Lockheed Martin’s A-10C- North Africa, 8.4 percent in the Middle carriage of external fuel tanks, weapons based mission system and L-3 WESCAM’s MX-15Di sensor suite. The aircraft has successfully demonstrated high-end net-centric and light attack capabilities and full compatibility with U.S. and NATO Joint Terminal Attack Controller systems during the ANG Operational Assessment and Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment in 2010. The AT-6 leads the light attack market with purpose-built capability, affordability, sustainability and interoperability for the most demanding of scenarios.

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Our shipbuilding target is extremely competitive: CSL Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), a completed. Major propulsion system DRDO laboratory has evolved new weld equipment has been lowered. “We have procedures to work on the steel. now plans to complete the hull structure CSL also had to develop and test welding work in the next one year. Outfitting of the electrodes from indigenous suppliers. IAC would continue thereafter”. Extensive use of automation used during Outfitting essentially involves putting the build process and innovative use of together various ship’s systems viz. submerged Arc welding process used on engineering, electrical, ventilation, Commodore K Subramaniam board was another first. Automation was accommodation and so on. After putting CMD, CSL also introduced for Butt & Fillet welding on the systems together, CSL needs to integrate board, resulting in improved quality and the various components and test them productivity. before commencing what’s called as setting ochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Apart from this, the yard also faced to work. Typically the outfitting of any ship has done an outstanding job of challenges in lifting and turning the huge is the most critical and most difficult in the Claunching the Indigenous Aircraft blocks of the ship at the time of its erection entire shipbuilding process. Just to take one Carrier (IAC) in about four years from the in the building dock. Another challenge example. Frigate class ship would cater to an keel-laying in February 2009. This is on par faced by the yard during the launching accommodation requirement of about 250 with other international yards worldwide. was the draft limitation. In order to people. In the IAC this would be of the order With the completion of Phase I construction overcome this, CSL had to design special of 1600 people which is seven times that of a and the launching of ship on 12 August buoyancy pontoons to launch the ship on Frigate. Similarly, in all other areas the sheer 2013, about 75% of the IAC construction 12 Aug 2013. The pontoon was designed scale of outfit work is just not comparable to consisting of fabrication of 18600 tons of in-house by our enterprising design team that of any other ship built in the country so steel and erection of 15403 hull blocks has and weighs 350 T. The innovative skill of far. “Therefore, one should understand that been completed. the shipyard workforce, supervisors and what we are attempting to do is comparable In an interview to Aeromag Asia, officers, contributed to a large measure to building 2-3 frigates class ships in a very CSL Chairman and Managing Director in overcoming the various challenges in tight time frame”, he said. Commodore K Subramaniam shared his building the ship, so far. “To answer the question of time frame, thoughts on some of the challenges and Commodore Subramaniam said the I think there is a need to put this in opportunities in building IAC in the last few harbor trials of IAC is planned to commence perspective. There are lots of media years. some time in 2016. Considering the reports talking loosely about delay in the “The shipyard has had to face a number complexity of systems this is likely to take project. We need to understand what of challenges. The first challenge was to about a year through. There after, the sea we actually mean when we are looking dovetail the construction of the ship along trials would commence. at the time frame for building an aircraft with concurrent design with the Indian Explaining some of the features of IAC, carrier. In case of the IAS the keel of the Navy. This approach is completely new he said the hull of the ship is made from IAC was laid in February 2009 and ship to Cochin Shipyard. CSL carried out design extra high tensile steel of DMR249 A and was launched in 2013, i.e. about four years’ of the ship using advance software which DMR 249B. Since this was the first time time. We are targeting 2018 for delivery of enables the designer to get a complete that such a high-grade steel is used for the ship. I would request you to compare 3D view of the compartments. One can Naval Shipbuilding in India, the yard had this with the time frame for building virtually walk through the compartment to invest considerably in developing weld aircraft carriers world over. Apart from using this software. It is the first time in the procedures. CSL developed 36 special weld the USA with which for very good reasons, country that a ship of the size of the carrier is processes and procedures for fabricating we should not draw any comparisons, the completely modeled in 3D and production the special steel. The yard qualified other three nations viz. Russia, France and drawings are made by extraction of details sufficient welders and achieved fabrication Britain take between 8 1\2 to 12 years from from the model”, he said. of 16000 tons of steel in a span of less than keel laying to delivery. Therefore, the The extra high tensile steel used in the four years. Use of automation improved the time of nine years which CSL is targeting project viz. DMR 249 A and 249 B is being quality of welding and fabrication. for delivery the IAC is on par with that of used for Naval Shipbuilding for the first According to Commodore Subramaniam, more advanced shipbuilding nations and time in India and threw up huge number at the time of launch of the IAC about is extremely competitive”, Commodore of challenges. CSL with the help of Naval 75% of the total hull structure had been Subramaniam concluded.

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Navy focused on induction of platforms, of Indian naval industry and Indian Navy’s This will give confidence to both parties Asked if he thought there is a need requirements, Vice Admiral Chatterjee for sharing the risks of development as to have a level playing field wherein says Vice Admiral Chatterjee noted that Navy is a technology well as the benefits of new technology private sector can also play a significant intensive force and the need to induct with reduced costs. role, Vice Admiral Chatterjee said as is state-of-the-art weapons, sensors and “I would like to point out that the Indian well known, participation of the private sub-surface combatants, capable of blue avenues for discharge of ‘offsets’ largely equipment needs no emphasis. The class Navy has been a leader in indigenisation. sector in defence manufacturing in India water operations in the Indian Ocean pertain to defence products. However, of equipment available on the ships could In fact our theme of 2013 is “Indian Navy - has been limited in the past for a variety Region and beyond. The present force with experience gained in this relatively be broadly divided into three categories Maritime Security through Self-Reliance””, of reasons. The Defence Procurement levels of the Indian Navy are being further new field, it is likely that the categories viz ‘to float’, ‘to move’ and ‘to fight’. In he added. Procedure (DPP-13) which has been augmented for undertaking tasks defined of products / services for discharge of the first two categories there have been Sharing his thoughts on single vendor promulgated on 30 May 13 has laid for the Indian Navy, as also confront offset obligations would expand, thereby considerable indigenisation efforts and bidding and nomination route for awarding emphasis on the increased participation the challenges of piracy in the IOR and providing greater opportunities for the we have been able to identify indigenous naval projects to defence PSUs, Vice Admiral by private industry in the defence sector. shoulder the responsibility of coastal Industry. sources for various equipment. Chatterjee said as a matter of policy and This has also been recommended in the security which has been brought out “The main spin-off from the context “However, for the ‘fight’ category practice, all procurements are generally past by Empowered Committees such as earlier”, says Vice Admiral P K Chatterjee, of ‘offsets’ is the inevitable strategic which includes weapons & sensors, processed on a multi-vendor basis. The the Kelkar Committee and the Rabindra AVSM, NM Deputy Chief of Naval Staff relationship between foreign vendors we still depend largely on imports. In process of procurements is systematic Gupta Task Force on self-reliance. Indian Navy, in an interview to Aeromag and their Indian Offset partners and as the past, the source of weapons and and transparent and is governed by the “A number of policy measures have Asia. confidence develops in this relationship, sensors was largely limited to erstwhile Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP- been introduced to facilitate participation The acquisition programme of the Navy Indian Industry could benefit from the Soviet Union. This dependency on 13), which is reviewed from time to time of the private sector such as re-arranging is continuing, apace and the last year additional foreign markets that would Russia has since changed and Indian to ensure procurement policies are in the categories of procurement to give saw it moving steadily on the path of provide us with numerous options for Navy has now gone global to acquire line with national aspirations and market higher priority to indigenous products, modernisation. Major inductions included their products. Further, the Industry state-of-the-art weapons and sensors. realities. The process of procurement sharing of the TPCR with the industry, the nuclear submarine INS Chakra, which would also be exposed to high-end However, this has also resulted in a larger starts with the formulation of the Services simplification of the procedure for grant has heralded an important chapter in technological know-how through their inventory of spares and maintenance Qualitative Requirements (SQRs) that of industrial license, regular interaction the history of Indian Navy, as we are now offset partners, which would lead to infrastructure. Further, the market for define the capability / performance criteria with the Indian Business Organisations to Vice Admiral P K Chatterjee part of a select group of six nations that further benefits downstream”, he said. defence equipment is affected by denial / minimum technical specifications for apprise them of the defence requirements, AVSM, NM Deputy Chief operate nuclear powered submarines. Talking about the present and futuristic regimes and at times, ‘critical technology’ each proposed induction. Thereafter, etc. In the recent past, the Hon’ble Raksha Naval Staff Indian Navy In addition, three frigates, one Survey ship, requirements of Indian Navy, Vice Admiral equipment are not readily available and the procurement follows a series of steps Mantri has also highlighted the intention a Sail Training ship, carrier based fighter Chatterjee said primarily, the focus has the technological know-how associated including Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), of providing an impetus to indigenisation aircraft and air early warning helicopters been to augment capability through with the equipment is not usually solicitation and evaluation of offers, trials and creating a level playing field between were also inducted into the Navy. Maritime induction of modern platforms, weapons transferred. The other critical issues which and commercial negotiations. At every the private and public sectors. Therefore, surveillance capability has also been and sensors. For instance, airborne require renewed focus of the Industry stage, the evaluation is overseen by suitably there is an overarching need to enhance odernisation of the Indian Navy bolstered with the recent induction of the maritime surveillance and enhancement include development of both fixed wing empowered multi-disciplinary collegiate indigenous defence industrial base, is an ongoing process dictated P8I Poseidon Long Range Maritime Patrol of air defence capability are issues that and rotary wing aircraft and associated bodies. Every effort is made to ensure a which also requires increased investment Mprimarily by capabilities to be Aircraft from the US in May this year. are going to receive definite impetus. weapons, sensors and equipment, ship multi-vendor situation so that the Services in infrastructure and R&D. The Indian achieved, threat perceptions, prevailing This year will also see the Navy inducting Additionally, efforts to induct assets borne sensors such as surveillance radars, can acquire the capability they need at Navy has always extended unflinching external strategic security environment, INS Vikramaditya with more of its integral and develop suitable infrastructure weapons (medium caliber guns), and minimum cost to the exchequer. support to all such initiatives, in order to emerging technologies and availability of fighter aircraft, trainer aircraft, frigate to augment forces available for Low Special Forces equipment”, he said. Whilst ‘multi-vendor’ is the norm in ensure that self-reliance is achieved in funds. The main features of the ongoing and a destroyer. This will provide the Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and Further, given the complexity, most cases, in some cases, single vendor the defence sector. I am also sanguine modernisation concentrates on creation Indian Navy much needed offensive strike protection of off-shore assets and Coastal magnitude and resource intensive nature situations do arise, due to ineligibility that the private sector would also play an of capabilities for accomplishing a range capability and also enable it to operate at Security tasks are also going to receive of development of new naval systems, a of other vendors on technical grounds increasingly important role in this regard of missions in the face of varying threats enhanced ranges. Indian Navy’s capacity close attention. Navy-industry relationship founded more or because the high-end technology in the future”, he said. and challenges. The modernisation for offshore patrol and hydrographic “In terms of force accretions in the programme of the Indian Navy is being survey will also be supplemented with immediate future, we are acquiring ships, pursued in accordance with the long the induction of Offshore Patrol Vessels, a submarines and aircraft in accordance term Maritime Capability Perspective Survey Ship and a Corvette. with our long term plans. Our preferred Plan (MCPP) from 2012-2027 which is Vice Admiral Chatterjee said an choice of inducting ships and submarines in consonance with the Long Term important aspect linked to self reliance is has been through the indigenous route Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) the use of ‘offsets’ to leverage absorption and out of the 47 ships and submarines and the 12th Defence Plan which were of technology and to strengthen India’s presently on order, 46 are from Indian approved by the Defence Acquisition fledgling defence industry, particularly shipyards. However, there is a need to Council on 02 Apr 12. Small and Medium Scale Enterprises enhance the Navy’s share of the defence “Force structure planning by its very (SME) and Micro Small & Medium budget on a long term basis. There is nature is a complex process and is based Enterprises (MSMEs). Recent initiatives, also a need to enhance the capacity and on assured long term funding and credible such as promulgation of Revised Offset expertise of our public sector shipyards sources of supply. Today, the Indian Navy Guidelines and setting up of Defence to reduce ‘shipbuilding period’ and also operates a balanced force comprising an Offset Management Wing (DOMW) in involve the private sector to make good aircraft carrier, multi-role destroyers and August last year have addressed issues current short-falls in our force levels in frigates, fleet tankers, amphibious ships linked to offsets in defence procurements order to ensure a planned growth and and a multitude of other aviation and in a comprehensive manner. Presently, the sustenance of a vibrant maritime force”,

Aeromag 48 Aeromag 49 New Simulator 25-27 MARCH 2014 for MiG-29 Qatar National Convention Center he new 3D visualization simulator for their sizes . The Real vision simulator makes up different tasks in varied environments MiG-29 family was demonstrated at a stereoscopic picture of the aerial view such as time, weather conditions, wind’s Tthe Paris Airshow by the Russian and of the underlying surface by using fluctuations, an air-strip’s and a desk’s status MiG Corporation . This has been named as controlled computers and special glasses. etc. The results of researches and trainings “Real vision simulator” and provides a 3D This is somewhat similar to what we see in are stocked in the simulator’s data base. view of the aircraft’s beyond-the-cockpit SD cinema houses. MIG Corp. has been developing the Real environment. This will help in training of Those who had the experience with the vision simulator for a number of years THE MENA REGION’S LEADING INTERNATIONAL pilots in the MiG-29 family aircrafts. simulator said that, the application gives teaming up with the Moscow Aviation There is special application for training an absolute illusion of real flight to the Institute, the leading Russian high of pilots of MiG-29K/KUB ship-born instructor and a pilot. Stereo effect is being education center. The first model was MARITIME DEFENCE EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE fighters who often undertake more provided from a distance of 0.1 meter to show-cased in 2011 which was suited only complex missions when compared to that of 100 meter from the pilot’s eyes. This for the in-flight refueling regime. This their colleagues in the Air Force. The is enough for assessing and working out in- was praised by many pilots who said that application can also be used for research flight refueling, in-row flights and taxiing the application has proved its efficiency and development and also fine-tuning of operations on an aircraft carrier’s deck. The in simulating flights on short rages like the aircraft and its systems. important factor is that while landing, the in a tight row and in flight refuelling . 3D Earlier simulators imitated an pilot gets a height’s visual impressions. visualization assists a pilot in adequate environment without the 3D effect. The cock-pit, which corresponds to the assessment of flight’s conditions and Due to this, the pilot had difficulties in real aircraft , is the centre-piece of the distances. This system could be of a real assessing real distance to the objects and simulator. It is possible for a crew to form help in training process as well.

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Aeromag 50 Aeromag 51 QuEST, Saab AB inaugurate new facility Strategies for development of uEST Global Manufacturing Pvt Ltd and Saab AB Qinaugurated their new facility dedicated to the manufacture and aerospace sector identified supply of aerostructure assemblies ormulation of an aerospace for the commercial aerospace market. policy”, “Government Aerostructures Assemblies India Private “Finvestments for selective Limited (AAIPL) is a joint venture between infrastructure required for aerospace QuEST Global Manufacturing and Saab AB manufacturing”, setting up of an “Aviation with each company holding 74% and 26% University” and enhanced budget for R&D in stake respectively. AAI currently has 23 public sector as well as in private industries, employees and will be looking to scale up are among the salient recommendations over the coming months. emerging from the “Engineers AAIPL is located in Belgaum, Karnataka, Conclave-2013” that concluded recently. India where QuEST Global has developed Panel discussions and brain storming to a fully operational Special Economic evolve solutions for the problems related Zone, which also houses QuEST Global Kjell Johnsson, Managing Director, Saab Aerostructures and Mr Arvind Melligeri, Chairman to production and manufacturing in Manufacturing. and CEO, Quest inaugurating the event today at Quest premises near Belgaum. aerospace sector on one hand and those The new entity is established with a associated with the development of Dr. R Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt. of India with Mr. Avinash Chander, vision to develop a robust aerospace from concept to full operations in a record which includes aerospace forgings, Sunderbans region on the other hand, were Conclave Chair, SA to RM and Secretary Dept. of Defence R&D. business and AAIPL is focused on time of less than 11 months from the day machining, sheet metal fabrication the highlights of the proceedings. build‑to-print assemblies for emerging the Joint Venture was signed. and surface treatment capabilities. The conclave concluded with a valedictory courses need to be given an assured career. system integrators, that too in public markets and to harness growing defence • JV Agreement signed - Nov 2012 • QuEST’s strong positioning in the function chaired by Dr. R Chidambaram, In this connection he cited the example sector. “There is severe gap in the ‘Design offset opportunities in the country. • Project Activities initiated - Dec 2012 Indian aerospace manufacturing Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt. of India of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to production’ capability as most of our Speaking at the launch Aravind • Building Activity initiated - Feb 2013 sector will enable the JV to leverage in the presence of Mr. Avinash Chander, wherein personnel are inducted after industries, PSUs or Pvt sector, are more Melligeri, Chairman and CEO of QuEST • Workshop ready for operations - Aug the existing customer base and grow Conclave Chair, SA to RM and Secretary giving them comprehensive training in the used to ‘Production to production’ mode, Global, said, “We are happy to inaugurate 2013 rapidly. Dept. of Defence R&D, Mr. G C Pati, specialized and sensitive area of nuclear where you get well defined product and this new joint venture facility between • Customer approvals secured - Sep 2013 Secretary , Dept. of Defence Production, Dr. energy. Further, highlighting the need for production parameters, with all tools, QuEST Global Manufacturing and The new entity has been established Baldev Raj, President, INAE besides scientists taking advance technologies to common jigs and fixtures, etc exactly identified; Saab AB, which has come to fruition, Strengths of the JV: with a vision to develop a robust from DRDO, Dept. of Atomic energy, Indian people for solving their problems, he whereas we are looking for “design to with customer approvals, in less than • Ability to leverage Saab AB’s expertise aerospace business that is focused Space Research Organisation, Ministry of applauded DRDO’s efforts for providing production” capabilities, where you have a year of inking the agreement. QuEST in the manufacturing of aerostructures on build-to-print assemblies for the Earth Sciences, INAE fellows and champions bridges in the region of Uttrakhand after to plan for complete manufacturing Global Manufacturing has taken the assemblies. Saab AB manufactures emerging market and defense offset from the industry. the recent disaster. Dr. Chidambaram processes and develop your own tooling. lead in developing the expertise in the complex airframe assemblies for the opportunities available currently in Speaking on the occasion, Dr. congratulated the INAE for taking up the Thus there is a vital gap”. aerospace sector while adopting a holistic world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, India. Its long term goal is to emerge Chidambaram stated that in order to two extremely important issues namely He also identified enormous market approach ranging from detail parts to full including Airbus and Boeing, thus as a low cost provider of choice in the become a knowledge based economy, “Production and manufacturing in opportunity for ‘materials and metals’, assemblies. With this milestone, QuEST ensuring required expertise to prosper aerostructures assemblies market. we must have the stomach for being aerospace” and “Technology solutions for ‘sensors and devices’, ‘components and Global further reinforces its position as in the aerostructures assemblies This partnership between the two the first introducer of new technology. Sunderbans”. spares’ among others, where there is huge a preferred provider in the aerospace market. companies enjoys technology transfer We must have courage to take risks. “In “The potential is huge for the aerospace and rapidly increasing demand, currently assembly market.” • Provide cost efficient and reliable from Saab to develop capability building order to initiate such programs before industry and manufacturing sector”, met largely through imports. “We need to AAI will begin delivering the first solutions by virtue of it being for Assembly, Tooling, Material and Supply we have a global market, support from stated conclave chair, Mr Avinash Chander see how to exploit this customer base and assemblies from this new facility in Oct established in the QuEST Global SEZ – Chain as well as technical training for the government is needed, support from said, summing up the two day long instead of funding development outside 2013. This facility has been established a self-sustaining aerospace ecosystem, aircraft assemblies and sub-assemblies. user is needed, who should be willing to ‘deliberations and recommendations’ (by importing), how to boost development live with systems with somewhat lower emerged during the conclave. He stated in-house and production inside the country. specifications, but satisfying the important that there was a current requirement Capacity enhancement is needed in all 32nd Infantry Commander’s conference held critical requirements”. of 2000 missiles and 20 LCAs per year these sectors”. 2nd Infantry Commander’s Infantry Officers, including the Formation during this conference threw up He further emphasized “It’s very clear that against a current production capacity of He emphasized the need to have long conference was recently held at Commanders and Commanding Officers. innovative thoughts to ensure that manufacturing is the only sector that can 200 missiles and 2 LCAs per year. term aerospace development and growth 3The Infantry School, Mhow. The The deliberations continued over three Infantry contributes effectively in lead to sustained development in India. “We expect the requirements to go plan. Mr. Avinash Chander in his address also conference is a biennial event aimed at days, with the Chief of Army Staff in dealing with the emerging challenges of Many of the problems associated with way beyond. This and the corresponding presented the summary of deliberations taking a holistic review of operational, attendance. the nation’s security. aerospace manufacturing are common to requirement in other sectors such as and recommendations emerging during the training and management aspects of The conference provided an The proceedings of the conference manufacturing in general”. He emphasized Civilian aircraft, UAVs etc. will make conclave. While summing up deliberations the Infantry which is crucial to retaining, appropriate platform for eminent started with a welcome note and update on the need to have safety sustainability it multifold growth. For this we need on theme i.e. “Engineering Interventions in maintaining and enhancing its role as an speakers and professionals to share their by the DG Infantry. Thereafter, issues such and reliability uppermost in mind and is a high precision manufacturing Sundarbans”, he stated that the challenge ‘ULTIMATE ARM’. thoughts, as also give an opportunity as modernisation of Infantry, the future further emphasized the need for having infrastructure, capacity and skill set, was to improve the lives of over 4.5 million The conference was presided over by to introspect in a frank and forthright perspective to include issues such as enough qualified people in highly specified where there seems to be a vital gap”, people in the region, most of them very Chief of the Army Staff, General Bikram manner, the matters related to Infantry training orientation and human resource jobs in the aerospace sector. He cautioned stated Mr. Avinash Chander. He said that very poor, and how to make it a sustainable Singh and ttended by a cross section of in a fresh perspective. The deliberations development were discussed. that the student opting for such specialized presently, there were just a couple of process.

Aeromag 52 Aeromag 53 Embraer delivers Kennametal Launches NOVO™ – 1,000th E-Jet Digital Intelligence to Accelerate Productivity in Customer Manufacturing Processes mbraer delivered the 1,000th E-Jet production aircraft during a n a revolutionary development and intuitive tool advisor, tool selector, yields an optimized solution, backed by Eceremony held at the Company’s designed to address the critical and tool configurator, everything down Kennametal expertise, every time.” headquarters in São José dos Campos. The Ineed for improved productivity and the line gets more efficient—from E175 was handed over to Republic Airlines, process knowledge for manufacturing parts quoting through programming, Addressing the Skills Gap a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings companies, Kennametal is launching presetting, and production. 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E-Jets among the most successful aircraft our partners are opening the path to a efficient machining strategies based on “To effectively bridge the skills gap for Astrium inks contract with OHB programs in the history of commercial completely connected digital art-to-part- the features of their parts. Customers are our customers, we have developed this strium, Europe’s leading space The overall SARah system consists of three aviation. We share this achievement with all to-profit process. NOVO is a big step in able to access NOVO via a PC application innovative platform to distribute the company, and OHB System satellites and two ground stations. 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Aeromag 54 Aeromag 55 Boeing to complete MathWorks announces Airport Show on solid growth with industry support production of C-17 Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Globemaster III in 2015 release 2013b of MATLAB, (DCAA), Dnata and Middle East Business oeing will complete production Aviation Association (MEBAA), among of the C-17 Globemaster III and Simulink Product Families others, the show will be held at the Dubai Bclose the C-17 final assembly International Convention and Exhibition facility in Long Beach, Calif. in 2015. athWorks has announced Release Centre (DICEC) for the third successive “Ending C-17 production was a very 2013b (R2013b) of its MATLAB year. The 2014 edition will be collocated airport expansion programmes and difficult but necessary decision,” Mand Simulink product families. with the 2nd Global Airport Leaders’ positions itself as the new travel hub of said , president R2013b delivers new analysis, design, code Forum (GALF) and launch of Travel this century. When one thinks of global and chief executive officer of Boeing generation and implementation and other looking for faster and smarter ways to break Catering Expo (TCE). aviation investments, the Arabian Gulf Defense, Space & Security. “We want features in MATLAB and Simulink, two new down and manage the ensuing complexity. Sheikh Ahmed said: “The aviation states are amongst the first ones that to thank the highly skilled and talented Polyspace products, as well as updates to 79 With MATLAB and Simulink, they are able to sector represents one of the region’s come to mind.”The show is a vital link employees who have built this great other products. create and adopt new ways to master the main economic pillars and involves multi- connecting suppliers and buyers while airlifter for more than two decades– Meanwhile, MATLAB EXPO, the annual development of complex systems and the million dollars investments in existing and showcasing the best of the global and those who will help us as we user conference hosted by MathWorks, analysis of complex phenomena,” he said. new developments. Airport Show enables industry’s solutions and services, he continue to build the remaining 22 the leading developer of mathematical The conference featured parallel tracks decision-makers to convene in one venue added. aircraft and support and modernize the computing software, was recently held in where technical experts from MathWorks for knowledge-sharing and procurement Boeing, in its Market Outlook 2013-2032 global fleet for decades to come. The Bangalore. discussed the capabilities of MATLAB of products and services. The show is report, says growth of Middle Eastern C-17 remains the world’s most capable MATLAB EXPO is in its fourth year in India and Simulink and shared information on contributing to the success of a thriving aviation ‘outpaced’ the global average airlifter with unmatched readiness and and was attended by over 700 engineers, product updates. An array of customer aviation industry in the region.” and will continue to do so, supported by cost effectiveness.” scientists, and MATLAB and Simulink presentations demonstrated innovative His Highness Sheikh Ahmed He remarked: “We want to consolidate a variety of growth strategies, including Boeing will continue after-delivery enthusiasts from across the Aerospace and usage of MathWorks products and solutions bin Saeed Al Maktoum Dubai’s position on the world aviation airports and airlines expansion. The support of the worldwide C-17 fleet Defence, Automotive, Communications, to develop complex systems for a range of map. We continue to expand Dubai Middle East region is expected to handle as part of the C-17 Globemaster III Electronics and Semiconductors (CES), commercial and defense applications. trong indications of wider and International Airport facilities with an 400 million air passengers by 2020, Integrated Sustainment Program Energy, Industrial Automation and Addressing the gathering of engineers solid interest of the global investment of US$7.8 billion in order to including 100 million passengers by (GISP) Performance-Based Logistics Machinery (IA&M), and Technology Services and scientists at the conference, Kishore Saviation industry in the Middle keep up with the volume of expected Dubai alone. Dubai’s second international agreement. The GISP “virtual fleet” industries. Participants had the opportunity Rao, managing director, MathWorks East in general and Arabian Gulf states in growth. We strongly believe in the airport, Al Maktoum International at DWC arrangement provides the highest to learn from their peers and gain exposure India said, “The customer presentations particular have come to the fore with the aviation sector as an engine of economic is due to start operations this coming airlift mission-capable rate at one of the toreal-life applications of the MATLAB and during MATLAB EXPO 2013 revealed an Airport Show-2014 getting overwhelming growth and will continue upgrading 27th of October, helping take the annual lowest costs per flying hour. Simulink product families to solve complex impressive range of engineering and support with more than 64 per cent of our services and facilities in order to be passenger handling capacity of the two “Our customers around the world engineering and science challenges. science challenges that are being addressed exhibitors of 2013 edition confirming their worthy of the global confidence posed in airports to over 80 million. face very tough budget environments. Mariasundaram Antony, India engineering with the help of MATLAB and Simulink. participation. us. Our distinctive successes are the result A survey of aviation industry While the desire for the C-17’s leader, GE Energy Management and The diverse set of industries represented in Held under the patronage of His of well thought-out investments in state- professionals, carried out for the capabilities is high, budgets cannot engineering site leader for GE Hyderabad the event such as Automotive, Aerospace Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed of-the-art infrastructure and the best use inaugural GALF last year, rated the support additional purchases in the Technology Center delivered the customer and Defence, Industrial Automation Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil of modern technologies.” Middle East as having the ‘highest timing required to keep the production keynote entitled, ‘Simulation: A Key Design and Machinery (IA&M), Energy, Medical Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Benchmarked as one of the world’s potential’ for airport investment and line open,” Muilenburg added. “What’s Aid in the Energy Industry’. He said, “It is Devices, Communications, Electronics and Airports and Chairman and Chief leading events and a vital link to the expansion in the world over the next more, here in the United States the a design challenge to simulate complex Semiconductors (CES), Finance and many Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, airport industry in the Middle East five years. Business opportunities worth sequestration situation has created power systems involving coal, gas, and more, is testimony to the wide applicability last year’s edition had seen remarkable and North Africa (MENA) and Indian US$7.9 billion were discussed between significant planning difficulties for our renewables – all of which vary in their ability of MathWorks tools and technologies. growth in exhibition space and was held Subcontinent, the 2014 edition will be airport managements and exhibitors customers and the entire aerospace to deliver continuous power. The ability My appreciation goes to all our Indian on a gross exhibition space of 11,000 held from May 11 to 13. at Airport Show-2013, indicating the industry. Such uncertainty forces to predict the reliability and availability customers and partners for continuing square metres with 225 exhibitors and six Daniyal Qureshi, Director, Airport Show, business potential of the region and the difficult decisions like this C-17 line of the total power system is crucial when to push the boundaries of technological country pavilions. said: “The show is growing stronger in link that the show provides between closure. We will continue to make different forms of energy coexist in the grid. innovation with MathWorks products and Organised by Reed Exhibitions Middle all parameters with wider global interest regional airport development and tough but necessary decisions to drive GE Energy Management uses advanced solutions.” East with the support of Dubai Airports, in the region, as it pursues its ambitious global suppliers. affordability and preserve our ability to simulation tools such as MATLAB and MathWorks also expanded its Polyspace invest for the future.” Simulink to model such complex systems product family with the introduction of two Exelis completes 16 years of on-time delivery to US Navy IDECM program Boeing expects a charge of less with the required fidelity and accuracy.” newcode verification tools: PolyspaceCode than $100 million, which will be Jim Tung, MathWorks Fellow, delivered Prover and PolyspaceBug Finder. Available xelis has successfully completed the of on-time deliveries of the ALQ-214, Hornets, the AN/ALQ-214(V)3 is a major recorded this quarter, as a result of this the keynote address entitled ‘Embracing with the company’s Release 2013b, these final delivery of AN/ALQ-214(V)3 with each shipping an average of 44 days subsystem within the overall IDECM announcement. The charge will not Complexity’. “We see the growing demand products deliver an end-to-end software EIntegrated Defensive Electronic ahead of schedule,” said Joe Rambala, suite, providing a range of electronic impact financial guidance for the year. for superior technologies in all spheres verification capability for early stage Countermeasures (IDECM) systems to the vice president and general manager of self-protection capabilities from radio Nearly 3,000 employees support of life. Smart phones, intelligent vehicles, development use, spanning bug-finding, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), the Exelis integrated electronic warfare frequency threats. With deliveries of this the C-17 production program in Long intelligent medical devices and other similar coding rules checking, and proof of the Patuxent River, Md. This shipment systems business. “We are very proud of system complete, Exelis will now focus on Beach; Macon, Ga.; Mesa, Ariz. and St. high-tech devices are an integral part of the absence of run-time errors. This capability concludes 16 years of on-time deliveries our track record and even prouder to have supplying the ALQ-214(V)4/5, which will Louis. Workforce reductions will begin human world today. Scientists, researchers ensures the robustness of embedded from Exelis to the IDECM program. contributed to the success of the program extend this protection to carrier-based F/A- in early 2014 and continue through and engineers working on these advanced software that must operate at the highest “Since the first production lot in 1997, and the safety of the warfighter.” 18C/D Hornets under a contract awarded closure. and complex technologies are constantly levels of quality and safety. Exelis has made 192 consecutive months Installed on U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super earlier this year.

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MSME DEFEXPO Power Chuck Airshow / Defence Expo th seconds 2013 from 12-14 60 jaw quick change Calendar 2013 -14 December CPSE 2013,China October 29 – November 03, 2013 (Shenzhen, China) he third MSME DEF EXPO, an International MSME Seoul ADEX 2013 October29 – November 03, 2013 (Seoul, Korea) TSub-contracting & Supply Exhibition for Defence, Aerospace and Defense & Security 2013 November 4 – 7, 2013 (Bangkok, ) homeland Security, will be held at Dr. Prabhakar Kore Convention Center, Dubai Airshow 2013 November 17 – 21, 2013 (Dubai, UAE) Next to KLE Dental College, Tumkur Milipol Paris 2013 November 19 – 22, 2013 (Paris, France) Road, Yeshwanthpura, Bangalore, India from 12th-14th Dec, 2013. Gulf Defence & Aerospace 2014 December 10-12 () This event is organised by Union Ministry of MSME and Government DEF Expo 2014 February 6-9, 2014, (New Delhi, India) of Karnataka. The NSIC had organised DEF+CONTRACT INDIA Singapore Airshow 2014 February 11 – 16, 2014 (Singapore) 2011, at Hyderabad in March 2011 India Aviation 2014 March 12-16,2014, Hyderabad and MSME DEFEXPO 2012, at Bangalore in March 2012. The world’s largest More than 7000 visitors attended DIMDEX 2014 March 25-27,2014 (Doha) product range Hydraulic expansion these events and about 2700 toolholder FIDAE March 25-30, 2014,( Santiago, Chile) business enquiries generated from Standard Chuck Jaws DSA 2014 April 14 – 17, 2014 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Indian and overseas companies. 1,200 better Due to the overwhelming response 300 % surface quality ILA May 20-25, 2014 (Berlin, Germany) from international and domestic participants, MSME DEFEXPO 2013 Eurosatory 2014, Paris June 16-20, 2014 (Paris) is again being organised by NSIC, at Bangalore. This is an unique event Farnborough Airshow July 14-20, 2014 (Farnborough, England) which provides the perfect platform Africa A&D September 17-21, 2014 (Centurion, South Africa) for companies to promote their products and services to domestic, Euronaval 2014,Paris October 27 – 31, 2014 (Paris, France) international and top regional players in defence, aerospace and homeland Indo Defence 2014 November 5 – 8, 2014 (Jakarta, Indonesia) security areas and to facilitate linkages between MSMEs and large defence Milipol Qatar 2014 November 10-12, 2014 (Doha, Qatar) equipment producers / suppliers Airshow China November 11-16, 2014 (Zhuhai, China) around the world taking advantage of the procurement off-set policies set Exponaval 2014 December 2-5, 2014 (Valparaíso, Chile) by Ministry of Defence, Government of India. MEBA December 8-10, 2014( Dubai, UAE) For details: www.msmedefexpo.in Honeywell’S UOP selected OP LLC, a Honeywell company, Southeast Asia is the world’s largest Honeywell’s UOP Process Technology & Your lathe. announced that its technology producer of rubber, and China is Equipment business unit. “UOP technology Uhas been selected to produce the largest consumer, accounting is currently being used in China to produce It’s time to make use of key ingredients for fuels and synthetic for 33 percent of the world’s rubber about 5 million metric tons annually of key rubber in China. consumption, according to a 2012 petrochemicals and we look forward to your machine’s full potential. China’s Panjin Heyun New Material Research and Markets report. China’s working with Panjin to continue supporting www.in.schunk.com/machine-potential Co. will use Honeywell’s UOP C4Oleflex economy is expected to grow about 8 the country’s efforts.” Jens Lehmann, Brand Ambassador of process to produce isobutylene, a key percent this year, further increasing the The new unit, which is expected to start SCHUNK, the family-owned company ingredient for fuels and synthetic rubber. country’s need for key materials. up in 2014, will process approximately This is UOP’s third C4 Oleflex license “As China’s economy grows, and the need 400,000 metric tons annually of in China this year. Panjin Heyun New for fuels and rubber rises worldwide, UOP isobutane feedstock at its facility in Material Co. will also use Honeywell’s UOP is providing solutions that help producers Liaoning Province, China. Honeywell’s Butamer process which converts normal maximize their output to support demands UOP will provide the engineering butane to isobutane thereby maximizing locally, while capturing a high return on design, technology licensing, catalysts, the feedstock utilization to the UOP investment,” said Pete Piotrowski, senior adsorbents, equipment, staff training and Oleflex process. vice president and general manager of technical service for the project.

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