Aerosun Media September - October 2012 Vol : VI Issue : 5
DEFENCE AEROSPACE AeromagAsia NEWS
Set to conquer new heights
R K Tyagi, Chairman, HAL
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A Publication dedicated to Aerospace & Defence Industry HAL set to conquer new heights Editorial Advisory Board 10 ndia has emerged as a major global aerospace Dr. C.G.Krishnadas Nair market, spurred by increasing defense spending, expanding commercial aviation Page Air Chief Marshal S.Krishnaswamy (Rtd) I 6 Contents market and proactive polices from Government PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar in support of private industries, public private Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) sector partnership and international partnership. Revised Defence Offset Guidelines PVSM, AVSM, VM The Indian defense and aerospace manufacturing approved Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) industry hitherto dominated by defense public PVSM, AVSM, VM sector undertakings (DPSUs) has been opened to Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd) Page the private sector. 19 AVSM The Offset policy for aircraft and defense Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra equipment procurement has been aimed at Dr . K. Ram Chand Defence R&D must attract best enhancing the technology base and international co-operation, leading Mr. J.K.Sharma to strategic tie-ups as well as Joint Venture companies. Initiatives by talent: PM Mr. Arunakar Mishra Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey both Central and State Government in setting up Aero-parks and Techno-parks and providing infrastructural support is a major initiative. Page 20 Delhi Government of India has adopted a manufacturing policy to stimulate Gp. Capt. (Rtd) H.C.Bhatia manufacturing industry sector to modernize and improve technology, Using Formal Methods for ADE provides cutting edge productivity and quality. 14 Ashok Iyer India Manufacturing Show – 27th to 30th September 2012, organized Sophisticated Static Code Analysis knowhow E-mail : [email protected] by IMS foundations is an ideal platform for the Indian and International Mobile : + 91 9811831199 Manufacturing and Engineering industries, networking, exchange Page 24 of ideas, presenting capabilities, business opportunities, promoting Bombay innovation and technology. Indian Military Airworthiness Indian aerospace and defense industries are also participating in a 34 P. A. Augustine Email : [email protected] big way at the various international airshows and exhibitions. There Approval Process by CEMILAC is a large delegation and participation both in the Berlin airshow and All set for Germany in the South African Airshow. Such participation is expected to bring Page 28 Detlef Becker in greater awareness of the growing aerospace opportunities in India Berlin Air Email : [email protected] and stimulate partnership between Indian and Overseas aerospace industries. Challenge and opportunity for Show Phone : + 497 112317595 Mobile : + 491 701626053 SIATI offers best wishes to the Indian and overseas industries DMG / Mori Seiki participating in the Berlin Air show ILA 2012 from 11th to 16th Dubai September 2012 , Space Expo from 10th – 14th , India Manufacturing Page 44 Rajan Joseph Show IMS 2012 in Bangalore and the Africa Aerospace and Defence AAD 2012 from 19th - 23rd September. E mail : [email protected] ComAvia Systems – 10 years London Naresh Mohan Yadav young and growing Tel : + 44 208 989 1110 Page 48 Advertisements : Warmly, 38 SIATI: a facilitator for aerospace Tel : + 91 80 25284145 / 65952377 MiG fighters Mobile : + 91 94490 61925 units Email : [email protected] Dr CG Krishnadas Nair Honorary President, SIATI being Website : www.aeromag.in Page 57 tested on Maxon motors fly into space on Vikramaditya Printed and Published by Sunny Jerome, Managing Editor, Aeromag Asia, Aerosun Media Pvt. Ltd. B-2, SAPPHIRE, 1 st Block, 3 rd Street, 2nd Cross, Prakruthi Town Ship, Babusapalya, Kalyan Nagar Post, Bangalore -560043. Printed at Rashtrotthana Mudranalaya, 19/1, K.G.Nagar, Bangalore-19. board the ‘dragon’
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Revised Defence Offset DMU P / FD // DMC U / FD duoBLOCK®-series Guidelines approved Milling / turning technology: 12 years of experience and The revised Defence Offset Guidelines were approved by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) and shall be applicable with effect from 1st over 800 machines installed August, 2012. The salient features of the new DOG are :-
Objectives & Development, Training and Education Offset banking The objective of Defence Offsets has in DRDO laboratories, Army Base Under the existing guidelines, banked been spelt out clearly in the revised workshops, Air Force Base repair depots, offset credits were valid for a period of policy. The key objective of the Defence and Naval aircraft yards, etc. two years. The period of validity has Offset Policy is to leverage capital been increased to seven years under the acquisitions to develop Indian defence Technology Acquisition revised guidelines. industry by (i) Fostering development Technology Acquisition by DRDO of internationally competitive for a list of specified technologies will Multiplier for MSMEs enterprises, (ii) Augmenting capacity be treated as an eligible Offset with a In the discharge of offset obligations for Research, Design and Development multiplier up to 3. relating to direct export, FDI, TOT or related to defence products and services investment in ‘kind’ in Indian enterprises and (iii) Encouraging development Tier-l sub-vendors through non-equity “route, a multiplier of synergistic sectors like civil aerospace It has been decided to allow Tier-l sub- of 1.50 will be permitted where Micro, and internal security. Small and Medium Enterprises are lOPs. The monetary limits specified by the Co-production / Co-development Department of Micro, Small and Medium Distinction has been made between Enterprises, Government of India shall be equity and non-equity route. Investment applicable for identification of MSMEs. in ‘kind’ by OEMs through the non- equity route (i.e.) co- production, co- R&D collaboration development, etc. will be recognized R&D services (from Government for offset credits, subject to certain recognized R&D facilities) have been conditions. included in the list of eligible services vendors under the main procurement for Offset Credits. This will facilitate Transfer of Technology contract to discharge part of the offset R&D collaboration as well as direct The revised policy recognizes TOT obligations on behalf of the main purchase and export of R&D services as eligible for discharge of offset vendor. However, overall responsibility related to eligible defence products from For Service & Spareparts support obligations. Investment in ‘kind’ in terms for discharge of offset obligations shall both public sector and private sector call our new Toll Free No. 1800 103 6467 of TOT must cover all documentation, rest solely on the main vendor. enterprises. training and consultancy required for full TOT (civil infrastructure and equipment Legal jurisdiction Flexibility are excluded). The TOT should be Under the revised guidelines, the In exceptional cases, the competent Milling / Turning Technology Highlights provided without licence fee and there agreement between the OEM/vendor / authority may permit change in offset should be no restriction on domestic Tier-l sub-vendor and the Indian Offset partners or offset components provided _ 12 years of experience _ duoBLOCK®-series with a large cube-shaped work area for production, sale or export. The offset Partner (IOP) shall be subject to the laws the value of offset obligations remains _ 800 machines installed, 80 % with a pallet changer work pieces up to 1,640 mm in height and weighing 4,000 kg credit for TOT shall be 10% of the value of of India. unchanged. This will provide greater _ 300 % more productivity through complete machining _ Maximum stability and consistent precision through buyback by the OEM during the period flexibility in implementation. _ Exclusive DECKEL MAHO milling / turning cycles, three guideways in the X-axis for constant rigidity over of the offset contract, to the extent of Extended period value addition in India. In the earlier policy, offset obligations Penalty including balancing, turning with an A-axis, work piece the entire travel path had to be discharged during the The overall cap on penalty will be 20% measuring with the L-probe and grinding _ Cooling of all linear axes, B-axis, and a spindle Government Institutions period co-terminus with the main of the total· offset obligations during in the milling / turning table The revised policy allows provision of procurement contract. The revised the period of the main procurement equipment and/or TOT to Government guidelines allow offset obligations to be contract. 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The acceptance of external components of DRDO including indigenous Airborne Early Warning the aircraft was completed over a period the Active Electronically scanned Array Fand Control Systems has landed on of 15 days at Embraer Facilities in Brazil, Antenna with passive electronics fitted on Indian soil at CABS (Centre for Airborne by a team from CABS, its work centres, the Aircraft. Systems, Bangalore, a DRDO laboratory) CEMILAC, DGAQA & IAF. The arrival of this Aircraft marks the at HAL airport on August 23. Aircraft The Aircraft was flagged off from M/s beginning of another phase of journey was received by enthusiastic crowd from Embraer, Brazil on August 17 by Mr.G leading to the next major milestone CABS, its work centres, CEMILAC and Elangovan, Chief Controller R&D, DRDO, of integration of the DRDO developed IAF members. The aircraft and the flight Dr S Christopher, Programme Director, mission system, which will be followed crew were received by Dr Christopher, Director CABS,DRDO, Mr K Tamil Mani, by development flight trials in India early Programme Director and Dr K Tamil Mani, Chief Executive, CEMILAC and team next year. This is the first aircraft delivered Chief Executive, CEMILAC. The aircraft members and was flown across multiple by M/s Embraer for which the contract and its crew from Indian Air Force and M/s continents to arrive in India. The Aircraft was signed in 2008. The next one is Embraer were given a hearty welcome ferried with several mission system expected to arrive in December 2012.
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Aeromag 8 Aeromag 9 As the chairman of the prestigious defence PSU, could you share your vision for HAL? It is my dream and aspiration to see HAL as a Maharatna Company in the next five years. Similarly, at the international level HAL should grow to become a global company and carve out a niche for itself among the top aerospace companies in the world. With major projects like Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA), Basic Trainer Aircraft, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), FGFA, MTA running concurrently, HAL would be challenged to meet the time and cost lines. Strategies to meet the challenge are being implemented by forming dedicated programme management teams with the required empowerment, augmenting/ modernizing the infrastructure facilities by introducing of various HR initiatives etc. If these programmes are executed effectively, HAL would not only achieve its aim of becoming a Maharatna Company, HAL but also ensure a place for itself in the top set to conquer twenty aerospace companies in the world. What’s the update on disinvestment new heights process at HAL? Decisions regarding disinvestment he state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the pride of India, process are taken at the Governmental has gone a long way over the years in carving a niche for itself levels. in the aerospace sector. Now HAL is involved in the design, fabricationT and assembly of aircraft, jet engines and choppers as well Could you discuss the development as their components and spares. HAL has been exporting its products plan of the naval version of LCA as well as its key features? and services to dozens of countries and has tie-ups with major foreign The maiden flight of the first prototype aerospace companies. HAL is set to shift gears in tune with the demands of the LCA Naval version (NP-1) took place of changing times. Partnership with private firms and outsourcing will be on April 27, 2012.The development plan of encouraged to focus on its core strength. the naval version envisages building of 2 prototypes, a two seat trainer (NP-1) and R.K Tyagi, Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, has impeccable a single seat fighter (NP-2), as technology credentials as a technocrat. Before taking up the present assignment, he demonstrators to carry out carrier suitability certification and weapons R K Tyagi, Chairman, HAL had been the Chairman and Managing Director of Pawan Hans Helicopter integration. Ltd. An engineer by profession, Tyagi is an alumnus of IIT-Roorkee in The additional features that the naval Electronics & Telecommunication and an MBA. He joined PHHL in version would have when compared to with Glass Cockpit and will be deployed to realise its Vision covering the period 2007 and the company recorded impressive growth under his leadership. the other version of LCA are the Leading for Reconnaissance and Surveillance role. from 2010-2022 (i.e. up to the end of Earlier, he worked as General Manager in ONGC and was in charge of Air Edge Vortex Control Surface (LEVCON) to Considerable progress has been made on the 13 Plan). This document outlines Logistics for its off shore operations. He is associated with several aviation reduce the forward speed of the aircraft the Design front. the roadmap for HAL’s march towards related forums and committees, including as Vice-President, Aeronautical during carrier landing, Telescopic Landing The LUH project envisages building of the Vision through analysis of current Gear with high sink rate, Arrester Hook three prototypes and the timeframe for position, defining strategies to be Society of India; Member, National Committee on Civil Aviation Safety for deck recovery and fuel dump system completion of the project is around 60 adopted to overcome challenges and to Advisory Council and the steering committee for formulating strategic for emergency deck recovery. The aircraft months. sustain growth. plans of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. is specifically designed for take off from The message is that the overall a ramp on the aircraft carrier deck and What are the initiatives and ventures strategies are in place. Detailed Plans for In an exclusive interview to Aeromag Asia, the HAL chief talks about use the Arrester Hook System to facilitate on the anvil as HAL aspires to become a Technology Induction, Modernisation, modernization and outsourcing plans, new projects, strategies to meet the landing. 6 BUSD company in a decade? Manpower, Collaborations etc., are being The challenge to achieve this quantum prepared in line with the overall strategy. challenges ahead and HAL shifting from a vertically integrated organization What’s the update on Light Utility jump lies in meeting the time lines of the A paradigm shift is being brought to an aircraft integrator by focusing on core competence. He also spells out Helicopter? existing / new projects. The Company about in the business perspective of his vision to see HAL as a leading global aerospace company. The LUH is in three Ton Weight class has drawn a long term Perspective Plan HAL, where in HAL is shifting from a
Aeromag 10 Aeromag 11 Share your thoughts on Transport Aircraft Limited (MTAL) was major air shows and has evinced keen diversification by HAL? incorporated on December 1, 2010. The interest from the customers. Similarly, HAL has diversified into manufacture partners are HAL from the Indian side HAL would plan to export the IJT, the and repair/overhaul of Industrial & Marine and Rosoboronexport & United Aircraft LCH and the LUH once they are inducted Gas Turbine engines, and manufacture of Corporation –Transport Aircraft (UAC- by the Indian Armed Forces and attain aerospace related forgings and castings. TA) from the Russian side with equal maturity in operations. The Aerospace division of HAL with the stake holding between both the sides. On the exports front, orders worth state-of-the-art equipment at its disposal The JV was made operational from around Rs.571 Crores have been booked has been set up exclusively to support the March 1, 2012 with the appointment of during the year 2011-12. HAL has been space related programmes of India and CEO and the General Contract has been exporting its products and services has built up expertise in the manufacture signed on May 28, 2012 between HAL, to more than 30 countries including of structures for launch vehicles. UAC-TA and MTAL. This will be followed around 20 major foreign aerospace Considering the growth of the civil by Preliminary Design Phase Contract companies. The exports include supply aviation sector in India, HAL would plan soon which will be the start date of the of work packages to major OEMS like to enhance its activities in this sector in project. The development of the MTA is Airbus Industries, France, Boeing & design, development, manufacturing and expected to be completed in six years. Honeywell from USA, Rolls Royce from MRO services both for the airframe and The project is envisaged as a co-design, UK, Rosoboronexport and RAC MiG from the power plant. co-development and co-production Russia, Ruag Germany etc. vertically integrated organization to and processes of Repair and Overhaul equipment at virtually all its divisions. programme between the Indian and the an aircraft integrator. Towards this, activities are being revisited with a view Outsourcing is being planned in a big What’s the update on the FGFA Russian partners. How equipped is HAL for the HAL is encouraging partnerships with to strengthening the quality systems and way to add capacities and use the present project? production and supply of Tejas Aircraft the private industries in the areas of improve turnaround times to provide capacity/infrastructure for core / high The Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft What are the other corporate and to Air Force and also for NAVY? production and design & development. more value to the customer. value addition jobs. programme has commenced with the marketing initiatives that HAL is HAL is geared up to commence Many private industries are moving up With a view to providing better service A Modernisation Plan has been evolved signing of the Preliminary Design (PD) currently pursuing? Could you give an delivery against the current order for from being suppliers of components to the customers and as a new initiative, which outlines the equipment/machines, Contract between Rosoboronexport update on the export front? LCA within three to six months of the to suppliers of packaged assemblies HAL will be offering Performance Based infrastructure that needs to be upgraded, of Russia and HAL with JSC Sukhoi of HAL is pursuing business collaborations aircraft certification (Initial Operation and systems to HAL. The Company has Logistics (PBL) Solutions to the Indian added to cater to all the current and the Russia designated as the Lead Designer with the foreign OEMs with a philosophy Clearance - IOC). Aeronautical drawn up plans to outsource up to 30% Defence Services in maintaining HAL- new projects that have been considered in December 2010. The work on the PD to gain access to technology and access to Development Agency plans to achieve of the manufacturing task. The above produced aircraft. Initially PBL will in the Perspective Plan. Steps are being Phase has commenced in February 2011 the global market. The Company aims to IOC by end 2012 / early 2013 after strategies would enable HAL to use the be offered for the Hawk aircraft and initiated to implement the Plans. and initial Indian Preliminary Design leverage the Indian market to gain access completion of the final software release, capacity more optimally, focus on core thereafter, extended to ALH and IJT fleets. The Company plans to create new document has been reviewed and to the global market. validation and evaluation in respect competencies and gain greater heights. Divisions / facilities as Strategic Business accepted by the Russian side in May 2012. HAL has entered into MOUs with the of flight control, avionics and weapon What’s the road-map in terms of Units (SBUs) for implementation of new The PD Phase will be followed by the R & OEMs to provide services like Design systems. What’s the update on HAL’s plans multi-fold increase in production programmes such as Medium Multirole D Phase. Packages, work packages, Forgings Basic issues pertaining to tooling, to provide seamless maintenance requirements? What are the plans on Combat Aircraft (MMRCA), Fifth Generation The R&D Contract needs to be drawn up & Castings etc to exploit the offset assembly jigs and build quality have support, encompassing first and setting up additional manufacturing Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) and Light Utility and negotiated between the two sides. opportunities and thereby increase its been addressed. Productionisation second line support, for aircraft and plants? Helicopter/ Medium Lift Helicopters Discussions between both the sides are exports. issues to ramp up the production from helicopters at customer bases? The current production processes at appropriate time. Core teams have in progress to ensure seamless transition HAL has drawn out plans to market the the present level to eight aircraft per HAL provides the third and fourth are being thoroughly reviewed to been formed to plan these activities for from the PD Phase to the R&D Phase, to ALH in both the civil and the defence year are being addressed. HAL is further line Maintenance and Spares support weed out bottlenecks and enhance each project to ensure that the required maintain the planned project timelines. sectors. It may be recalled that HAL had planning to augment the capacity up to to its customers. The first and second productivity. HAL is exploring the infrastructure along with manpower with exported seven ALH to Equador, against 16 aircraft per year considering further line maintenance is handled by the possibility of enhancing the production the right skill set will be in place to complete What about MTA? stiff competition from all the major anticipated orders from IAF and Navy customers. Presently, all the schedules rate by additions of suitable machinery / the projects as planned. The Joint Venture Company Multi-role OEMs. ALH is being showcased in all the for 140 aircraft.
Aeromag 12 Aeromag 13 Command Range : 100 km Artillery fire correction using 105mm and 155mm guns Launch : Zero length launcher (rocket Damage assessment assisted) Recovery : Parachute Salient features All Up Weight : 700 kg. Flight endurance : 4 ½ hrs ADE has further developed Lakshya II – a digital version of Altitude : 3600 m AMSL Lakshya which has Way Point Navigation facility, low level Speed Cruise : 125 - 150 kmph ADE provides (15meters) flying capability and can be engaged frontally. Command Range : 175 km (160km). Anticipated orders of these Lakshya II targets are from all the Payload data link : 175 km (100km). three Services. Launch : Mobile Hydro Pneumatic DRDO uses Lakshya targets for testing of its missile programme Recovery : Parachute/ Landing bags cutting edge knowhow like LRSAM, AKASH etc. All Up Weight : 370 kg. Nishant (tactical UAV for surveillance /Reconnaissance) Rustom (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAVs angalore-based Aeronautical Thrust Areas The Nishant UAV system was conceived with mobility as an ADE is into developing an all-weather, Medium Altitude Long Development Establishment Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems -Low speed & High speed important requirement. The UAV is launched using a Hydro Endurance (MALE) UAV. The MALE UAV is required to operate at B(ADE) has come a long way category Pneumatic Launcher and recovered with Aero Conical Parachute medium to long ranges and gather near real time, high quality in research and development in the Flight Control Systems for Manned Aircraft including and impact attenuation system. The high degree of automation imagery (IMINT) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) from areas field of military aviation. Its recent Simulators built into the system reduces piloting skill requirements to of interest. Accordingly ADE took up development of Rustom successful projects include Lakshya, a minimum during critical phases of launch and recovery. 1, wherein a manned Long EZ aircraft was converted into a remotely piloted high speed UAVs can be classified according to their roles: The aircraft carries stabilized payload for both day and night unmanned aircraft and successfully flight tested Fourteen times. target drone system, Nishant, a Aerial Targets- used for weapon system evaluation and missions. An onboard flight control and navigation system makes reconnaissance UAV, flight simulators gunnery practice the aircraft fly in autonomous Way Point Navigation mode. Salient features and avionics packages. Many new Surveillance/Reconnaissance UAVs- for data collection and Altitude : 25,000 ft projects are in the pipeline. patrolling/spying Roles Endurance : 12-15 hrs P S Krishnan Aeronautical Development Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) - carries weapon Day/ night reconnaissance Speed : 225 km/hr (max) Establishment (ADE) is an systems. Target tracking and extraction of target coordinates 150 km/hr (cruise) Director, ADE Aeronautical Systems Design House in Defence Research and Development ADE has developed UAV -Lakshya a reusable aerial target Organization (DRDO). ADE has been playing an important role aircraft system and all the three wings of Indian armed forces since its formation in 1959 in the design and development of a have inducted this. In simple terms Lakshya carries two tow variety of aeronautical systems required by the Indian Armed targets with RCS augmentation with Acoustic Miss Distance forces. The research, design and development activities of ADE indicator and has a zero length launcher assisted by a booster, span a wide range of areas in aeronautics viz., Unmanned Aerial cruises using a gas turbine engine at speeds of 0.8 Mach. The tow Vehicles, Flight Simulators, Combat Aircraft Systems and Air targets trail at 1.5 kms from Lakshya by steel cable and Lakshya is Weapon Integration. manoeuvred by a ground based pilot. The operational scenario ADE has been developing unmanned aerial vehicles, flight is pictorially depicted below.Salient features simulators and supported development of combat aircraft Flight endurance : 45 minutes systems for delivery to the Services. Altitude : 9000 m (clean), 6000 m (tow) Speed Cruise : 450 kmph
Aeromag 14 Aeromag 15 BL ACK KITE GOLDEN HAWK PUSHPAK Geometric Details Platform Shape Inverse Zimmerman Cropped delta Dihedral Delta Span 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm Area, S 0.0618 m2 0.06 m2 0.0566 m2 Aspect Ratio 1.45 1.5 1.59 Weight 300 g 245 g 270 g Wing Loading(W/S) 47.62 N/ m2 40.05 N/ m2 46.696 N/ m2 Aerodynamic Data Airfoil Mean Camber of S4083 SM-4308 Airfoil Modified MH-49 Camber % 3.45 % 3.49 % 0.7 % Clmax 1.3 1.26 1.05 Reynolds No. 1,90,000 1,60,000 2,00,000 Lift/ Drag Ratio 7.5 9.7 7.7 Prototype Fabrication Airframe Flute Board, Composite Foam and Foam and Balsa CFRP& GFRP Balsa Wood Wood
Vehicles(UAV) ranging from 300 gms class to 1800 kg(under development) both high speed UAVs for target practice and Low Speed for Surveillance and reconnaissance. Currently ADE is engaged in executing a National Programme on Micro Air Vehicles. In addition to the above ADE had developed a fire & forget Nishant on Launcher target for missiles, Airborne Guidance control for Controlled aerial delivery system, flight control system suite for Tejas, Flight simulators for Ajeeth, Kiran, Tejas aircraft, Avionics part task trainer for MiG-27 aircraft, Computerised pilot Command range : up to 250 km Mini (2 kg class) & Micro UAV selection system & Pilot mental workload evaluation system All up weight : 750 kg ADE has developed a 2 Kg Class Fixed Wing of Micro Air etc. Take off and landing : Conventional with external pilot Vehicle (FWMUAV) with Daylight /Night Vision Camera (Any Future plans for the UAVs & Targets include Solar UAVs, HALE Pay load : 75 kg one at a time) as payload for ISR Activities with NAL as the Joint UAVs, Systems for UCAVs and Rotary wing UAVs. Development partner ADE has taken up Rustom 2 – Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV with 24 hrs endurance and a range of 250 kms which is These can be used for progressing as per schedule and the first flight is expected Aerial reconnaissance and surveillance purposes within a during 2014. range of 10 Kms Over the hill reconnaissance, The salient features are During LICs and Terrorist attacks All up Weight : 1800 Kg Survey of marooned areas during monsoon Payloads (350 Kg) Electro Optic Fixed wing micro air vehicle (300 gms Class) Long Range Electro Optic ADE has developed small fixed wing air vehicles in collaboration Synthetic Aperture Radar with NAL. It is a man portable fixed wing micro air vehicle. These Maritime Patrol Radar micro air vehicles have the following capabilities. Electronic Intelligence Data link uses single axis tracking system Communication Intelligence Portable GCS command, control and display Radar Warning Receiver Image processing capabilities Identification of Friend or Foe Optical flow based obstacle avoidance Traffic Collision Avoidance System Horizon detection using computer vision techniques Service Ceiling : 35,000 ft Three configurations have been developed and test flown. Operating Altitude : 30,000 ft The details of the three configurations are: Endurance : Typical endurance of 24 Hrs @ 20000 ft with EO Flight of Rustom and SAR @ 250 Km range ADE has developed a wide variety of Unmanned Air
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Aeromag 18 Aeromag 19 can flag that a divide-by-zero condition static void pointer_arithmetic (void) { is possible, but they will not be able to int array[100]; conclusively state the conditions under Green: reliable int *p = array; Using Formal Methods for which this might occur. If indeed a divide- safe pointer access by-zero will not occur, this would be int i; known as a false positive. for (i = 0; i < 100; i++) { Sophisticated Static Code Analysis Introduction to Formal Methods *p = 0; Modern static code analysis couples p++; variable ‘I’ (int32): [0 .. 99] formal methods with error-finding } assignment of ‘I’ (int32): [1 .. 100] The operation c = a + b is prone to risk they can also produce false negative techniques. Tools employing this Red: faulty because of the potential for an overflow. If and false positives. With false negatives, methodology try to find errors in the out of bounds error if (get_bus_status() > 0) { the summation produces a result greater the static code analyzer misses a real source code, but they also try to prove the if (get_oil_pressure() > 0) { than 231-1, the result will not fit in the error in the source code. False positives absence of certain critical errors. Formal *p = 5; 32-bit variable c, resulting in an incorrect are incorrectly identified errors. Both methods apply theoretical computer } else { summation. The microcontroller will situations are problematic to software science fundamentals to solve difficult i++; not throw a fault or alarm causing the developers and verification engineers. problems in software. An example of Gray: dead } software to behave improperly. False negatives produce a false sense of a formal method technique is abstract unreachable code } Software developers and verification comfort and include bugs in the released interpretation, a mathematically rigorous engineers are ultimately responsible for product. False positives delay production approach to prove the absence of i = get_bus_status(); the quality of the software they produce. of the software and result in unnecessary detectable run-time errors of software. Although developers can use manual rework that may degrade performance or Abstract interpretation relies on a if (i >= 0) { techniques to quantify the quality of memory footprint of the software. broad base of mathematical theorems *(p - i) = 10; the software, these techniques are not The following example shows the that define rules for analyzing complex Orange: unproven } necessarily exhaustive. Automation tools application of a simple static code analysis dynamic systems. Instead of analyzing may be unsafe for some } offer more consistent and in some cases technique. Consider the following code each state of a program, abstract conditions more powerful techniques for producing fragment: interpretation represents these states Jay Abraham high-quality software, including an in a more general form and provides Figure 1: Polyspace color-coding showing the status of operations in code and a tool MathWorks automation technique known as static int32_t a, b; /* declare variables */ rules to manipulate them. To produce a tip showing variable range information. code analysis. a = 0; mathematical abstraction, you need to Static Code Analysis b = 12/a; /* divide operation */ analyze a software program’s semantics. Static code analysis, also known as While this idea is not new, its origins come source code analysis or static analysis, is a Simple static code analysis techniques from theory developed in the 1970s. software verification activity for analyzing will quickly spot the divide-by-zero error The first implementations resulted in Using the principles of abstraction as classifies every error as unproven, and source code for quality and reliability. in the operation b = 12/a. Compilers algorithms that grew exponentially with described above, you can use abstract subsequently attempts to prove that the This analysis enables software developers will identify this error and flag it during the size of the code. Newer algorithms interpretation with static code analysis code will fail, is unreachable, or is proven Introduction and testers to identify and diagnose compile time. Now consider the following address this exponential growth, and to identify and diagnose run-time errors not to fail. Using a color-coding scheme as oftware underlies applications in errors such as overflows, divide-by-zero, complex code. when run on today’s processors make the such as overflows, divide-by-zeros, and shown in Figure 1, the tool identifies the a multitude of industries today. and illegally dereferenced pointers. application of formal methods practical. out-of-bound pointers. Metrics produced status of operations in the code. SAircraft, automobiles, industrial Metrics produced by static code analysis int32_t main_func (int32_t x, int32_t y) { The trigonometric operation in the by this process provide a means to Code elements identified in green machinery, and medical devices all provide a means for measuring and /* x and y are full range values */ equation below helps explain abstract measure and improve software quality. are proven to be free of certain run- contain specialized software known as improving software quality. In contrast int32_t a, b, c; interpretation. Consider the equation in When applied to the detection of run- time errors such as overflow, divide-by- embedded software. This software is to other verification techniques, static radians where x is a real number: time errors, abstract interpretation zero, illegally dereferenced pointers, directly responsible for a variety of critical code analysis can be performed without a = function1(x); /* function 1 and 2 may completely and comprehensively and other run-time errors. Operations tasks. This software must be of high executing the program, developing test return */ y = sin(2.14) + cos(0.53) + x2 provides a diagnostic of “proven,” “failed,” marked in red show places where quality and must be thoroughly tested to cases, or compiling the software program. b = function2(y); /* full range values “unreachable,” or “unproven” for each Polyspace has detected run-time errors. verify it performs as expected. You can view static code analysis as */ For a given value of x, it is not easy to operation. Those operations that might fail under In such critical systems, even simple an ultra-powerful code review process solve this equation manually without some conditions are marked in orange. operations performed with software where code execution paths are analyzed, c = b/a; /* divide operation */ the aid of a calculator. However, if asked Example of Formal Methods Based Code elements or conditional branches can be fraught with risk. For example, variable ranges are understood, and about the sign of the computation, you Static Code Analysis that cannot be executed (dead code or consider an algorithm that requires the concurrent access paths to variables are return c; can apply the rules of trigonometry and An example of a static code analysis unreachable code) are marked in gray. addition operation. If the underlying known a priori. } algebra and know that the sign of the tool that uses formal methods with Next, consider how Polyspace analyzes 32-bit microcontroller does not have a Static code analysis tools can be result is positive. This is true because abstract interpretation is the Polyspace® the results of the code fragment shown floating point unit, you need to be careful developed by various means, ranging Let’s assume that function1 and the sin(x) >0 for x Aeromag 20 Aeromag 21 Directors of DFRL & GTRE elevated as Outstanding Scientists r. Harsh Vardhan Batra, Director DFRL, Mysore and Dr.C.P DRamanarayanan, Director GTRE, Bangalore have been elevated to the rank of Outstanding Scientist by DRDO. Dr.H.V.Batra was appointed as Director DFRL, Mysore in May 2012. He Russian Dy. PM lauds BrahMos holds Ph.D. in Veterinary Science from Figure 2: Polyspace results. ussian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin leading a Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Dr. Harsh Vardhan Batra high level defence delegation visited BrahMos Aerospace He earlier served in Defence Research RHeadquarters .He was shown the BrahMos Mobile & Development Establishment [DRDE], Gwalior & National Autonomous Launcher with explanation of the full weapon Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. Dr. Batra is the recipient Conclusion approach helps software developers and applications. His 20 years of experience complex by Dr. A.Sivathanu Pillai, CEO & MD BrahMos. During the of “DRDO Scientist of the Year Award in 2002, National Institute Static code analysis that is augmented verification engineers assess the quality include engineering and design positions at visit the minister was briefed on the achievements and progress of Immunology Product Development Award in 1988, DRDO with formal methods (abstract and safety of their production software. hardware, software tools, and embedded the JV has made in the recent years including a futuristic vision Technology Cash Award in 1996, Ganti Sastri Gold Medal for interpretation) can be an important tool operating systems companies including plan -2050 for developing newer technologies to remain a market best publication in 1998”. for improving the quality of embedded About the author Magma Design Automation and Wind leader in its field. Dr. C.P. Ramanarayanan holds Ph.D. in software used in high-integrity software Jay Abraham is a product marketing River Systems; he began his career as a Mr. Rogozin was delighted to see the enthusiasm of Indian Energy Systems from Jawaharlal Nehru systems. A software development process manager with responsibility for Polyspace microprocessor designer at IBM. Jay has and Russian specialists who have made the project BrahMos Technological University, Hyderabad. that includes these types of static code code verification products. His area an M.S. in computer engineering from a success. Earlier addressing young scientists of BrahMos He assumed charge as Director, Gas analysis tools can contribute to attaining of expertise is in software tools for Syracuse University and a B.S. in electrical Aerospace he said: “Latest technologies can be shared with Turbine Research Establishment [GTRE], a good quality process. Using this the verification of critical embedded engineering from Boston University. close friends only , which has been seen in our cooperation Bangalore in July 2012. Before joining in BrahMos, both India and Russia are great countries and GTRE he was the Director of VRDE, working together we can do wonders.’’ During the visit Dr. Ahmed Nagar & Technology Director for Pillai highlighted the importance of the Joint Venture product Thermal Torpedo NSTL, Visakhapatnam, Dr. C.P. Ramanarayanan getting into the Naval fleet of Russia and undertaking of faster he has also served as a project Director Subscribe Today developments of new products including hypersonic BrahMos for Thermal Propulsion development for heavy & light weight to maintain technological edge over other countries and torpedoes at NSTL. A fellow of Institute of Engineers, he was maintain its First in the World status. conferred “Scientist of the Year Award” in 2005. 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Feasibility Study Project Definition & Specification 2.8 Type Record Approval Process by CEMILAC Preliminary Design Review Type Record is a document giving a description of the store, its functionaland performance characteristics, summary of with a vital role of airworthiness assurance Critical design Review Design Review strength and othercalculations along with of airborne stores. 2.1 Requirement from Services reserve factors, environmental envelope It is well known that the aeronautical The requirement of airborne store is ofoperation and storage of the store, systems are the most complex of the projected by the Air Force, Navy, Army Proto-type Production results of all tests includingenvironmental, engineering systems, demand utmost or the Inter Services in a draft form or as a functional and performance tests, weight reliability and safety throughout their Qualitative Requirement. Qualification Testing data, list ofapplicable drawings and includes service lives. Assuring airworthinessalso As Per the Certificate of Design. It also includes all known as the Type Approvals/Certification 2.2 Feasibility Study, Project Definition Type Test Schedule the documents and specifications approved to any of the airborne stores involves & Specification by CEMILAC, information ondimensions, a complete evaluation, right from raw Feasibility study is undertaken by the Design Review materials and processes necessary to define materials tofinal delivery of components/ Development Agencies/Contractors/DRDO Test Report the structuralstrength of the aeronautical systems through various manufacturing to assess the requirement of production product. It should also indicate instructions processes followed by integration and of the airborne store considering all the Provisional Clearance forcontinued airworthiness of the product, final performance validation that include scientific, technical, commercial and time operating limitations and otherinformation systematic analysis of rig, ground and issues. The feasibility study is scrutinized Not OK for the safe operation of the product. The flight tests. In fact, the Type Approval is the for conformity by the user (Air Force, Navy, Field Trials Type Record is forwarded to CEMILAC after Dr K Tamilmani, culmination of systematic evaluation that Army or the Inter Services). After acceptance OK scrutiny by local RCMA. Chief Executive ensures product performance and reliability of the feasibility study and the relevant Type Record (Airworthiness), CEMILAC, during service exploitation. technical specifications developed till then, 2.9 Type Approval CEMILAC also grants Approval to the the project is defined with the inputs from On receiving the Type record from the 1.0 INTRODUCTION Design & Development Agencies for their the main designer/contractor who identifies Type Approvals design authority/main contractor, the same Indian Armed Forces have large inventory competency to Design in compliance with the major systems/equipment intended are scrutinized at CEMILAC.A compliance of aircraft, aero-engines and systems which the governing design requirements for to be used keeping in view the user’s Figure 1 Schematic of the Type Approval Process statement is prepared and finally Type are either bought out, license produced or Military Airborne applications. CEMILAC qualitative and quantitative requirements Approval is issued by Chief Executive indigenously developed. Indigenization also accords approval to the Test Houses for and the technical specification for the Thecritical design review is conducted to is finalized by Local Type Certification CEMILAC.CEMILAC accord Approvals for: efforts in the past were on need basis their facility to be used for evaluation of the development of aircraft/engine/airborne ensure that the detailed designsolution Committee which consists of Designer, (a) (i) Design and Development of aircraft, considering strategic, economic and airborne stores. stores. and engineering drawings satisfy the Developer & Producer, Subject Expert and aero-engine, airarmament or anyother infrastructure availability aspects in the The present article outlines the details of technical requirements of specifications CRI under the chairmanship of the head of airborne stores/ systems. country. Therefore, for the last five decades, the proceduresfollowed by CEMILAC for 2.3 Preliminary Design Review (PDR) ofthe hardware development and software the RCMA. On satisfactory evaluation of (ii) Modifications to airborne stores/ aircraft, helicopters and aero engines have Type Approvals of the airborne stores and PDR is a formal technical review of the top-level designdocument. The CDR is the store as per TTS, the store is accorded systems already in serviceuse in its in- been manufactured in India under license Design/Test House approvals of the firms. basic design approach for aconfiguration held on each configuration item prior provisional clearance for the field trials. service phase requiring an approval of the agreement with several countries to meet item and/or for a functionally related group to itsfabrication or coding release. The TypeCertifying Authority. India’s defence needs. Of late, there has 2.0 TYPE APPROVAL of configurationitems. The PDR is held after necessary document for the reviewis 2.7 Provisional Clearance for Field Trials (b) During Limited Series Production, been a shift in the country’s aerospace Type Approval is a certificate issued by the finalization of the following: forwarded to all the members at least 15 A provisional clearance is issued by the preproduction and production ofthe items scenario from licensed manufacture to Approving Authority, i.e. Chief Executive (i) Hardware development specification days prior to the date ofthe meeting. RCMA coordinating the Type Approval so developed and for release to service indigenous R&D efforts propelled by accent (Airworthiness),CEMILAC, to the effect (ii) Software top level design document process, for a limitedperiod, pending as well as forcontinued airworthiness in for self-reliance. Indigenization efforts that the store under reference meets all (iii) Software test plan 2.5 Proto-Type Production issue of final approval by CEMILAC. A service use. have encouraged numerous industries designspecifications and test requirements (iv) Hardware test plan Subsequent to the CDR, the proto-type provisionalclearance is issued to the effect (c) During license production/overhaul or (Government, Public Undertaking and laid down by CEMILAC.The typeapproval All the documents necessary for the production of the system/airborne store is that the store under development meets for bought out aircraft, aero-engineor any Private organizations) to participate in is issued after the Design Authority/Main review are given to eachmember at commenced as per the approved process allthe laid down specifications and test other airborne store. developing aeronautical grade airborne Contractor submits a completeType Record least 15 days prior to the date of the at the approved production establishment/ requirements with the exceptionsstated The first Type Approval was issued during stores under stringent guidelines stipulated co-ordinated by the regional centre of the PDR meeting. The PDRis chaired by a industry which is witnessed by the there in, because documentationis Aug’67 to HAL (Engine Division), Bangalore, by CEMILAC,Bangalore, as a method of CEMILAC with all relevant documentsand competent official who is not part of the Designer/representative of RCMA as well as pending, or because some of the long for Air Starter of aero engine used on a airworthiness assurance.Airborne stores forwardedto the CEMILAC for final scrutiny project. ThePDR team includes amongst Chief Resident Inspector (CRI) of Director cycle life tests (such as fatiguetests) are fighter class as well as trainer aircraft which include all aircraft, helicopters, engines, and issuance of Type Approval/Certification. others, representativesfrom the academic General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance pending or because of the necessity to is still in service. Aircraft industries have systems as wellas items of equipment, There are 14 regional centres of CEMILAC institutions, sister R&D organizations, (DGAQA). obtain from flight testssome results which seen considerable progress since thendue material etc., used in the development/ located all over India equipped with their RCMAs/CEMILAC and DGAQA. cannot be obtained from ground tests. to dedicated efforts put in by RCMAs, production ofaircraft, aero-engines, specialized core competence to co-ordinate 2.6 Qualification Testing as Per Type There is nodifference between a provisional DGAQA and various developing agencies systems, equipment, armament stores, activities of Type Approval for all the 2.4 Critical Design Review (CDR) Test Schedule clearance and a type approval in so far which resulted in accreditation to more flying clothingetc.CEMILAC (Centre for airborne stores. Figure 1 depicts simplified The CDR is conducted on lines similar to Thus produced airborne store is subjected asthe safety of the aircraft or airborne store than 25 varieties of aeronautical Stores/ Military Airworthiness & Certification), one type Approval process in the following the PDR. The CDR boardis also constituted to qualification testing as per Type Test is concerned. Provisionally cleared store Items/Systems culminating to more than of the constituent of DRDO, has been vested steps: on the same lines as that of PDR board. Schedule. The Type Test Schedule (TTS) is subjected to field trial by the user. On 1700 Type Approvals. Aeromag 24 Aeromag 25 AS2013 AEROMAG advert 22/6/12 2:29 PM Page 1 Among the many successful certification Simplified process of Design Approval of scrutinized at CEMILAC before issuance of AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW tasks, the recent one includes Initial the firm is shown in the Figure 2. Design Approval to the firm by the Chief Operation Clearance of Tejas, Advanced The process begins withrequest to Executive (Airworthiness). AND AEROSPACE & DEFENCE EXPOSITION Light Helicopter (ALH), Pilot-less Target CEMILAC by the firm for Design Approval. In case of Test House Approvals, the firm Aircraft Engine and Gas Turbine Starter Unit CEMILAC issues the application form which needs to provide details pertaining to AVALON2013 and their Materials. is submitted by the firm after giving all the Type of Testing/Evaluation services offered Airborne systems such as Mission details such as Precise Scope of the Design by the firm. The details include Class of Computer, Radar Computer, Multi-mode Approval sought by the firm, Organization testing/Evaluation services offered by the RADAR for LCA, Solid State Flight Data Chart, Duly signed and attested Bio-data Test House such as Metallic/ Non-Metallic, 26 FEBRUARY - 3 MARCH 2013 Recorder, Power Cartridges, Canopy of the technical personal involved in the Composites, Environmental, Lightening, Severance System and new generation design approval, list of the Authorised EMI/EMC, Hot & Cold Weather, Humidity, Electronic Warfare Equipment have also Signatories duly attested by the Head of the Vibration, Shock &Dynamic Loading, Salt GEELONG VICTORIA been accorded airworthiness approval. Establishment/Firm, Test Facilities/Support Spray, Corrosion & Stress Corrosion, Residual CEMILAC has also certified the major Facilities available within the firm required Stress, Mechanical, Weldability, Physical upgrades of Avionics and Weapon on MiG- for the Design Approval, Details of Firm’s & Thermal properties etc. The firm also 27, Sea Harrier, Jaguar and Dornier aircrafts. registration, Details of the government needs to furnish details of its experience In addition, Aviation Turbine Fuel, Oils and approvals of the firm, Drawing office/ in this field, details of equipment and their Lubricants are also certified by CEMILAC Design Procedures followed by the firm calibration policy & status, Qualification of through process audit of various refineries with the supporting documents etc. the Personnel’s/Experts involved for the in the country. The Aviation Tyres, Synthetic Firm also needs to indicate whether it has evaluations and authorised signatories Aviation Lubricants, Production of Aviation undertaken any government job earlier, along with the organizational chart and if Turbine Fuel from Natural Gas Condensate understanding of airworthiness procedure, the firm has already been approved by any and Underground Mineral Exploration continuity of the task in the event of of the government organization. using ALH are under process of certification. change of personals/specialists and any CEMILAC has accorded Design/Test House tie-ups/MOU signed with other firms for approvals to more than 130 firms from 3.0 DESIGN/TEST HOUSE APPROVALS manufacture/production/development Public Sector undertaking, Government CEMILAC grants approval to the of items. Thus submitted application is and Private Organizationsin the fields of development agency subject to scrutinized by CEMILAC and corresponding Electronics, Avionics, Communications, theirmeeting with CEMILAC requirements to the design approval sought by the firm, Hardware/Software, Electrical, Mechanical, (CEMILAC document No. CEMILAC/5342/1 an audit teamis formed for auditing the firm. Aircraft Tyres, Aircraft Structures, Aero datedJune 1999). The Design and The team is constituted by nominating engine& Life support System as well as Developmentagencies should be experts from within CEMILAC as well as evaluation centers. competent enough to design and be from its regional centres depending upon The rich experience gainedby prepared to ensurecompliance with all specialization needed for evaluation of the CEMILACin last five decades in according specifications and other requirements design capabilities of the firm. Airworthiness Approvals to indigenously governing thedesign and development, The audit team visits the firm, and after developed airborne stores as well as testing and modification of that class of evaluating the firm, submits its report Design/Test House Approvals of the firms the airborne store.The extent of Approval, for the subject Design Approval sought has not only helped in saving valuable AVALON i.e. classes of work for which the firms by the firm. The report consists of the foreign exchange (over Rs 1000 crores areapproved depends on their experience, detailed observation corresponding to annually) but also opened up windows for MEANS facility and design staff. Thosedesirous of firm’s request for the design approval many of Indian Industries with enhanced seeking design approval must apply to and recommendation if it meets all the export potentials. CEMILAC. CEMILAC’s requirements. The report is then BUSINESS THE ESSENTIAL AVIATION, AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE SHOWCASE FOR AUSTRALIA AND THE ASIA PACIFIC www.airshow.com.au Dr K Tamilmani, Chief Executive, Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC), is receieving DRDO’s Technology Australian Sales Team Leadership Award for the year 2011 from Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh . Defence Minister A.K.Antony, DRDO Chief and Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister Dr.V.K.Saraswat also seen. 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And just service and spare parts hotline can take MORI SEIKI India can help to master. industry for dental applications and Indian manufacturing The core business recently we started and process enquires quickly. This is to We have a strong tradition of developing implants, for which we provide Ultrasonic areas are furthermore complemented taking orders for the new NHX5500, a make sure our customers’ downtime is training programmes for CNC users solutions. Another example of growth is industry moving by automation, software solutions high-speed horizontal machining centre reduced to a minimum. with proven success. Indian trainers are the energy sector which requires blade towards high quality for machine tools such as our Process for a No. 50 taper spindle to handle heavy- Furthermore there is CMM, from Carl certified and conduct trainings with machining, for which worldwide our Chain products and energy solutions for duty cutting of large workpieces. Zeiss, available for immediate measuring German Training Academy standards monoBLOCK® series is applied. metal working. In an industrial applications. Another important field of development and a wide selection of training which reflect the successful dual These are opportunities not just for exclusive interview Our Process Chain is a very good example is the integration of new technologies programmes that can be customized to education philosophy of Germany. Also us, but also for our customers to grow for our integrated approach as it includes such as Lasertec and Ultrasonic. A good meet specific needs from basic training to there are additional training capacities together. We wish for our customers to with Aeromag Asia, the DMG and Siemens’ NX and DMG example is the Lasertec 65 Shape, which developing advanced skills. We also offer for customized on-site trainings at our continue to benefit from the decades of Mr. Sridhar Ramisetti, Virtual Machine software products for all allows milling and laser texturing in one “train the trainer” solutions. Specifically customers’ shop floors. I have mentioned experience and the strong local support steps from designing, programming and setup. Also, we just redesigned our Ecoline for India, training is an important aspect, the programme “training plus” before. base of DMG / MORI SEIKI in India. Managing Director, simulation to production. All come from series which now provides even more as the industry needs a skilled and reliable In India we see meanwhile an increase DMG / Mori Seiki spells one source, ready to master extremely features as the standard package, thus workforce to manage the necessary leap in cost for skilled labour, a natural Obviously the main focus of complex product development problems, providing customers high-quality entry in productivity and quality. We offer development on the path to high- Bangalore is IT, Aerospace etc. So what out the opportunities such as complex geometries and gigantic level machines. customized training coverage that can quality manufacturing. Therefore, we are your anticipations on this field? for his company with components, which thereby improve It is all about innovation, continuous either enable quickly or help developing see a growing demand for automation The industry is fast developing in performance and capacity. development of technologies and a specific skills on an advanced level. solutions, which might require a these sectors. Not only in IT, the focus of world’s widest range of In the close future we will also provide service solution package that covers the A very interesting product for the Indian higher initial investment, but result in Bangalore is turning towards Aerospace metalworking machinery spindle service to Indian customers. Our whole lifecycle of a machine tool. All market is “Training Plus”, a programme significantly lower operating costs – less and automotive sectors with many Used Machines segment in India has a this we provide close to our customers, that brings our skilled personnel to setup time, less fixture, less tooling costs Aerospace & Automotive OEM’s investing offering suitable solutions range of demonstration machines and supporting them in the application our customer’s shop floors auditing and less machining time while achieving / setting up their plants in and around for all applications. used machines on immediate availability. process all the way up to complete turnkey and analysing the machining process, higher accuracy and quality. Basic Bangalore, to name a few automotive Aeromag 28 Aeromag 29 companies: it’s Toyota Kirloskar Motors Ltd, Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Ltd, Agni ballistic missile launched Ashok Leyland Ltd, TVS Motors Ltd, VOLVO Trucks and Honda Motorcycle & ndia’s 700-km range ballistic missile, Scooter India Pvt Ltd. These industries ‘AGNI I’ was successfully launched require high precision machining and Irecently from the wheeler island off in turn require high-tech technology the coast of Odisha. It met all mission machine tools. objectives and the missile reached In the Automotive sector DMG / MORI the target point in the Bay of Bengal SEIKI is a well-established provider both following the prescribed trajectory. The in manufacturing and R&D. In most missile was launched from Road Mobile companies of this sector worldwide, you Launcher System and was tracked by will find our 5-axis machining centres in Radar and Telemetry stations located the R&D departments or our vertical and along the coastline. Two Naval Ships Airbus Military reconfirms A400M production output for 2013 horizontal machining centres as well as located near the target point tracked irbus Military has reconfirmed the repeated detection of metallic chips minimize the lead-time of the cover plate turning machines in their production. the missile in the terminal phase of the that it will deliver the first in the oil system of one of the engines. replacement in order to resume the F&R One of our most proven solutions is a Flight. Afour new generation A400M Airbus Military has supported the engine flying as soon as possible. F&R activity single-pallet production line with manual Indigenously developed by DRDO the airlifters to customers in 2013 as planned, manufacturer Europrop International will be able to restart when MSN6 is fitted loading/unloading systems, integrated missile is already in the arsenal of Indian following the development of solutions to (EPI) in its investigations of the root with the modified engines and upon washing, deburring and honing if required. Armed Forces and was launched by the the recent engine issue, which prevented cause and fixes. EPI’s investigations have agreement with EASA of a new F&R plan. This means highest reliability, productivity Strategic Forces Command as part of the A400M from participating in the demonstrated that the failure does not As a consequence, the civil Type and quality while also still profiting from training exercise to ensure preparedness. Farnborough Air Show flying display. impact the engines’ full capabilities and Certification and military Initial Operating competitive labour costs. The Launch was witnessed by Dr. Vijay The aircraft had an engine issue on that the chip detection was provoked by a Capability (IOC) will now move into the DMG / MORI SEIKI has several Aerospace Kumar Saraswat, Secretary Department MSN6, the first production representative crack of a cover plate, a mechanical piece first quarter of next year, followed by first Centres of Excellence throughout the world of Defence Research &Development& development aircraft. After receiving the isolating elements within the Propeller delivery to the French Air Force (MSN7) in and vast experience in this sector working DG DRDO, Mr. Avinash Chander, Scientist Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) from the Gear Box (PGB). As a responsibility of the second quarter of 2013. Despite this we with industry giants e.g. for turbine & CC R&D (Missiles & Strategic Systems) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) EPI, they have already made a new maintain the overall delivery plan of four manufacturing. The offset programme of and Programme Director AGNI, Dr. J last April, representing a big milestone design available, which is currently in the aircraft in 2013. There is a slight impact on the Government of India in the aerospace Chattopadhyaya, Project Director and and achievement in the programme, validation process. the delivery of the second French aircraft industry, which necessitates sourcing up Mr. MVKV Prasad, Director ITR and senior MSN6 started performing the 300 hour Consequently, the MSN6 engines as (MSN8) while MSN9 (the first Turkish aircraft) to 30% of Invoice value from in Indian officials from DRDO and the armed Function and Reliability (F&R) testing well as all series production engines have and MSN10 (the third for France) will remain Industry, brings enormous opportunities forces. required for the award of the full Type been sent back to EPI for replacement of on schedule with delivery before the end of for rapid growth of Aerospace companies, Certificate (TC). Tests had to be suspended this cover plate. 2013. Other deliveries in 2014 and beyond but also gives them a tough time to ensure after 160 hours of F&R flying because of We are working with EPI on a plan to continue as planned. the required localization of aerospace Weststar gets 500th components. The industry quickly needs to build up the technical capabilities. DMG AW139 / MORI SEIKI consolidates comprehensive gustaWestland, a Finmeccanica MBDA Germany opened new simulation and application experience and necessary company, has handed over the machining technologies in one platform A500th AW139 to Weststar Aviation integration centre for air defence systems in its Aerospace Centres of Excellence. With Services of Malaysia during a ceremony this targeted engineering power we hope held at the Farnborough International BDA Germany has opened a new simulation and to catalyse the process in India and to help Airshow. The aircraft was accepted by integration centre for air defence systems at its companies which want to diversify in this Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, Group MSchrobenhausen site. With approximately 4,000 m² sector with full-fledged turnkey solutions Managing Director of Weststar from Bruno of usable space, this building offers a modern infrastructure and or with a start-up support to quickly gain Spagnolini, CEO, AgustaWestland. Bruno sufficient space for integrating large end items such as radar market share in this growing industry Spagnolini, CEO, AgustaWestland, said at systems, launchers and command posts, and for installation segment. the ceremony “The AW139 continues to be in vehicles. The building also houses a new simulation centre the outright class leader worldwide and enabling, amongst other things, the simulation of air defence Do you have any plan for new joint we are delighted that we are celebrating scenarios. The hall is a key part of the air defence centre of ventures, collaborations or business the delivery of the 500th aircraft with excellence at the company’s main site in Schrobenhausen. In alliances? one of our most important customers, addition to the new simulation and integration centre, the With our 4 sales and service locations Weststar Aviation Services.” company’s facilities also comprise the test centre in Freinhausen in the country: Ahmedabad, Delhi, Weststar Aviation Services is the largest and the laser weapons test facility. Pune and Bangalore, we are well set operator of AW139 helicopters in Asia and Over the past years, the company has invested over € 60 million to offer local and timely service. For has ordered 16 AW139s. Having started in expanding and modernising its Schrobenhausen site. The new programmes like MEADS, Patriot, Stinger, Roland and Gepard, not us, being close to our customers is the AW139 operations on 1st April 2011 integration hall for air defence systems was constructed as a part to mention RAM and ESSM, that have enabled us to compile such key to success. In India DMG and Mori Weststar Aviation Services’ fleet has now of this investment initiative. unique know-how. We are willing to provide our competencies for Seiki combined their activities in 2010. flown more than 16,000 hours in support “The competencies that our company has acquired in the air future German and European air defence programmes. This will However, there are no further plans for of Petronas’ and other oil companies’ and missile defence sector over the past five decades makes also be supported by our new simulation and integrations centre”, collaborations at the moment. offshore operations in peninsular Malaysia. us a technology and systems leader in Germany. It is orders for stated Thomas Homberg, Managing Director of MBDA Germany. Aeromag 30 Aeromag 31 Dr. Jeyakar Vedamanickam, GM, HAL’s Aerospace Division (second from right), handing over the Quality documents of indigenous PS4 tank to Mr. P. Kunhikrishnan, Project Director, PSLV Project in the presence of Mr. K. Naresh Babu, Managing Director, HAL Bangalore Complex (extreme right). The first indigenous PS4 tank is in the background. IIAEM focuses on building aerospace skills nternational Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Degrees and advanced Diploma programmes have been Management (IIAEM) an initiative by Aerospace Industries designed with involvement of airports, airlines, aircraft industries Iand associated organizations, has received overwhelming and R&D laboratories. The faculty consists of experienced former support from academic institutions and Industrial organizations. professors from IIT, IISc and former senior former officials of This innovative institute has been launched by the combined aircraft industry, airport and airline industries. efforts of Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries B.E in Aerospace Engineering – Great opportunity for career: (SIATI), Jain Group of Institutions (JGI) and support from India’s This programme is designed in consultation with potential major aerospace organizations including Hindustan Aeronautics employers, such as Aircraft Industries (India & Overseas), Limited, Airports Authority of India, Indian Space Research Aerospace R&D, Academic Institutions etc. This unique academic Organisation, National Aerospace Laboratories, Jet Airways, programme first time available in India devised taking into Cochin International Airport Limited, Bangalore International account the basic principles in Aircraft, Helicopters, Satellite and Airport Limited, Air India, Tata Advanced Materials, Indian other space vehicles with adequate theory, practical and project Institute of Science, Karnataka Hybrid Micro Devices Limited, work in industry and R&D. Program covers Aerodynamics, SIKA Interplants Private Limited, EMSAC Engineering Private Structures, Avionics, Manufacturing to make it a full – fledged Limited, Taneja Aerospace & Aviation Limited, Master Aerospace Aerospace Engineering. Consultants, Delcam Software India Private Limited, Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore) Private Limited, Maini Global Aerospace Private IIAEM offers programmes on: Limited, Mahindra Satyam, Pet Aviation Systems Private Limited, Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering Amphenol Interconnect India Private Limited, ASSYSTEM India M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (Avionics / Aerospace Private Limited, System Controls, BAeHAL Software Limited and Structures / Aerodynamics / Manufacturing & Management), number of small and medium scale aerospace industries . IIAEM M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (Avionics) is established under Jain University (declared as Deemed-to-be M.Tech in Airport Infrastructure Design University established u/s 3 of the UGC Act 1956). & Construction Management IIAEM besides involving itself in cutting edge research will MBA in Aviation Business Management generate a pool of technical manpower skilled in Aircraft Design, B.E in Aerospace Engineering Avionics, Aircraft Manufacturing & Maintenance Engineering, PG Diploma in Air Traffic Control and Management Airport Infrastructure & Aviation Business Management. The Several short term programmes are also conducted. curriculum has been vetted by experts from industry and academia. Within the next 2-3 years, the IIAEM will develop into a For further details, please contact world-class institution of aerospace research and education. Mr.Naveen : [email protected] The Career oriented Under Graduate and Post Graduate Vice Chancellor : [email protected] Aeromag 32 Aeromag 33 All set for Berlin Air Show German Chancellor Angela Merkel visiting ILA 2010 in Berlin Dietmar Schrick, Chief Executive of the German Aerospace technology and developments will also be on display. Industries Association (BDLI) said: “With so many themed halls and sections and spectacular air displays the ILA represents a Bundeswehr displays unique event for aerospace fans and young professionals in In the middle of the new exhibition grounds the Bundeswehr he oldest air show this year is likely to witness record • CADES Digitech Private Limited the aviation industry alike. Nowhere else is it possible to gain will occupy an outdoor display area covering more than participation with more innovative programmes and • DRDO such a close-up experience of how fascinating the technology, 10,000 square metres where they will provide information and Tworld-class flying shows. Major attractions for the public • Fairtech Engineering Services Private Limited products and the international aerospace industry are in all their host a wide-ranging display. In a joint demonstration of their at ILA 2012 provide a fascinating experience of aviation and • Kemrock Industries and Exports Ltd. diversity. “ capabilities, a Tornado jet, a Eurofighter, an F-4 Phantoms, a CH- space flight • Metallic Bellows India Private Limited Stefan Grave, Director of ILA at Messe Berlin GmbH:”All systems 53, a C-160 Transall and an Airbus A310 MRTT tanker aircraft of The International Air Show ILA 2012 is ready to go. From 11 • Rangsons Electronics Pvt. Ltd. are Go! The inaugural event at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport will be the Bundeswehr will take to the skies together. A Eurofighter to 16 September the Berlin Air Show will inaugurate the new • Rapid Global Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. one of the most spectacular and in terms of organisation one of as well as NH90 and CH-53 military helicopters will be among exhibition grounds at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport next door to • Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) most complex trade fairs imaginable. The new grounds feature those taking part in additional individual displays. A UH Tiger BER, the capital’s new airport, with record participation. More • Sesha Tools Pvt Ltd an ultra-modern infrastructure and a large degree of flexibility, will also be on view at the ILA. As the show’s largest exhibitor the than 1,200 exhibitors, around half of whom are from abroad, • TAL Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. due to a combination of permanent and temp\ Bundeswehr will use the Open Weekend at the ILA to promote will present a wide range of high-tech products, systems • Tata Advanced Materials Limited orary halls. The themed hall layout ensures visitors need cover its image and attract career starters. and processes from all branches of the aerospace industry at only short distances. In three weeks the technically interested continental Europe’s leading aerospace exhibition. ILA 2012 is Around 270 aircraft of every type and size, as well as from all visitors who regularly attend this show will be able to marvel at X3 Hybrid Demonstrator open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The first three days of the show eras will be on display on the ground and in the air. They include the high-tech exhibits on the ground and in the air. “ The more than 30 helicopters on show will demonstrate the (11 to 13 September) are reserved exclusively for trade visitors. the world’s two largest airliners, the Boeing 747-8 and the Airbus Aerospace section latest technological advances for a wide range of applications On the Open Weekend for the public (14 to 16 Sept.) the main A-380. Visitors can expect numerous product debuts as well as The Aerospace section at ILA 2012 is without rival anywhere such as search & rescue, aviation work, border protection and attraction will be a world-class programme of flying shows. experienced pilots giving aerial displays, including aerobatics, in the world. Under the heading of”Space for Earth“the Space police missions, but also aspects of military deployment such Poland, this year’s partner country, will host impressive displays fighter jet displays and formation flying. With the aircraft on Pavilion in Hall 4 will introduce visitors to a unique discovery as Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and marine helicopters. in every section of the show as well as flying shows. show including unmanned aircraft systems of all sizes, the world. An attractive programme of events for all the family This year attention will focus on three helicopters making their There will be a good participation from India in ILA 2012 with A-400M military transporter, the Airbus Super transporter from is being prepared for the Open Weekend for the public (14 debut: designed specifically as a demonstrator, the X-3 Hybrid Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Beluga, the X-3 Hybrid Demonstrator from Eurocopter, the Polish to16 Sept.). On the morning of 14 September, on Astronauts´ Demonstrator from Eurocopter combines conventional rotor Ministry of Defence along with 17 Indian companies. This will be version of the Black Hawk helicopter, ultra-modern fighters, the Day, visitors will be able to witness astronauts at close hand. and aircraft propeller technology. While the appearance of this the biggest Indian participation after ILA 2008, where India was national aerobatics squadrons of Poland (White and Red Sparks) Aerospace applications and how they form part of our everyday hybrid design is impressive it can also cruise at unprecedented the partner country. and that of Turkey (Turkish Stars), the ILA 2012 has everything lives will be one of the key themes at the Space Pavilion. Geo- speeds of up to 430 Km/h while consuming low amounts of The Indian companies participating are to warm the heart of aviation enthusiasts. The displays span observation data and topographical information provided by fuel. Also debuting at the ILA is the EC145-T2, which is bound • Aeromatrix Info Solutions Pvt. Ltd. every era, ranging from the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Me 262 to satellites such as TerraSAR-X/TanDEM-X and Cryosat will be to attract considerable attention from customers and potential • Accord Software the EADS Heritage Flight and finally to the fully solar-powered shown, highlighting topics such as climate change, air quality buyers alike. It supersedes the EC145 which was sold more than • Amado Tools Elektra One Solar. They also include the research fleet of the and urban growth, and there will be impressive interactive 3-D 340 times to the US Army as a Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) and • Aeromag Asia German Aerospace Center (DLR) as well as spectacular exhibits presentations of the latest earth observations. The European was designated the UH-72 Lakota. A UH-72 Lakota stationed in • BNR Exports in the Aerospace Hall. satellite system Galileo as well as satellite communication Germany will also be on show in Berlin for the first time. Aeromag 34 Aeromag 35 DLR: a close-up look The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) will also be highlighting its work by Reference Book on demonstrating spectacular aircraft from its research fleet on the outdoor display site. Among the aircraft will be an Antares DLR-H2 power glider, the first plane capable not AS 9100 Rev C only of flying but of lifting off with a hydrogen fuel cell. The research aircraft Falcon 20 E can fly through thunderstorms and measure the chemical composition of the air. viation Space and Defence organisations need to become Aviation and spaceflight of the future Afamiliar with the requirements ILA 2012 will be offering visitors fascinating insights into aviation and spaceflight of the of the AS9100 Rev C standard for future inside the fair halls as well. The BDLI will present a joint concept for the aircraft quality system certification. AS 9100 cabin of the future which has been put together by the organisation’s own Cabin / Rev C certification has already become Cargo expert network. Under the heading of “Imagine…Innovations flying tomorrow” Typhoon Tranche3 the basic requirement demanded by five groundbreaking cabin solutions will be on display in Hall 2. This is the result of major aviation, space and defence an initiative, the only one of its kind to date, following which Airbus and international Front Fuselage unit manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, partners put together a joint vision for the aircraft of the future. In response to market GEAE, Honeywell, Snecma, Eurocopter, needs the project members developed an integrated approach which enhances the rolled off BAe Systems and Rolls-Royce etc in their traveller’s experience and improves passenger comfort. he first Typhoon Tranche 3 Front supplier organisations. Fuselage unit has rolled off the A new book is available that provides Making a dream come true Tproduction line at BAE Systems’ a comprehensive guide to the standard, Roger Airfield is the new home of General Aviation at the ILA. A new theme day Samlesbury site. its implementation and required entitled “Learning to fly” will take place on 15 September, the Saturday of the Open Under the Tranche 3A contract signed documentation: ‘A Complete Guide to Weekend for the public. Both the exhibitors as well as professional and private pilots in 2009, a total of 112 aircraft have been Implement Aerospace Standard AS 9100 at roger Airfield will be on hand to answer questions. Visitors can take a close-up look ordered for the four European partner C (Including ISO 9001:2008, AS 9110 and at individual planes and can obtain first-hand information on pilot training courses and nations, with 40 aircraft bound for the AS 9120): Quality Management System careers in flying. Royal Air Force. Deliveries of Tranche 3 Requirements for Aviation, Space and aircraft are expected to start in 2013. Defence Organisations’. Oldest Air show Building on the success of the Typhoons This book has been written by a former Ever since it first took place in 1909 the ILA has been recognised as the world’s oldest already proven in service, as demonstrated Deputy Director/Principal Scientific air show. It is co-organised by the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) during Libyan Operations, Tranche 3 Officer in DGAQA, Mr.K.T.Thomas ,who and Messe Berlin. Following its debut in 1909 in Frankfurt/Main, from 1912 until the aircraft will be even more capable. Live Tooling ST-10Y is now a certified Aerospace Industry Second World War the ILA took place in Berlin. In the mid-fifties the ILA experienced a The Tranche 3 front fuselage, part of Experienced Auditor Lead Auditor for renaissance and for 30 years it was held at Langenhagen Airport near Hannover. Since the British single seat aircraft number AS 9100 Rev C (ANAB approved/IAQG 1992 the ILA has been held bi-annually at Schönefeld Airport in Berlin/Brandenburg and 116, includes over 350 modified parts Turning Centre from OASIS registered) and ISO-9001:2008 and reflects the entire aerospace industry at an international trade fair and conference event designed, engineered and assembled an external faculty to HAL Management that caters for the public as well. ready to incorporate the most advanced Academy. The author has juxtaposed capability enhancements. Haas Automation his wide experience of working in Those enhancements include provision for he ability to turn and mill complex parts and perform multiple operations on the regulatory body for 30 years and Ordnance Board signed MOU with conformal fuel tanks and a fuel dump system one machine increases throughput, reduces handling, and improves accuracy. the subsequent 6 years of providing which will enable Typhoon to fly further TThe New Generation ST-10Y CNC lathe from Haas Automation, Inc., provides consultancy services on implementation Russia for Smerch Rockets and stay on mission longer. Also included an economical solution for small parts turning with reduced handling, in a compact of the standard at over 25 organizations are extra electrical power and cooling to package that is loaded with full-size features and includes live tooling with C-axis. and auditing services . cater for an E-Scan radar which will enhance The Haas ST-10Y turning centre was designed from the ground up to be extremely The book runs to more than 700 pages, - performance, reliability and availability rigid, highly accurate, and very thermally stable. All castings were optimised using over 230,000 words – of 7” x 9.5” size with whilst delivering lower support costs for finite element analysis (FEA) to produce the most rigid designs, while improving chip cover page depicting the might of Indian Typhoon customers. Extra computing and coolant flow, and simplifying maintenance and service. The spindle head features Jaguars which incidentally have been power and high speed data network systems a compact, symmetrical design for thermal stability and rigidity, and the 45-degree quality certified for release to Air force by will give the aircraft capacity for even more wedge design greatly increases the tool-mounting envelope and improves chip flow. the author during his regulatory service. capability in the future. The ST-10Y is equipped with a 12 pocket VDI-turret that indexes tools in 0.5 second AS9100 Rev C is the most recent major Mark Bowman, BAE Systems’ Chief to reduce cycle times. The machine provides a maximum cutting capacity of 228mm x revision of the internationally recognized Test Pilot said: “This represents the next 355mm and boasts 101 mm of Y-axis travel (±50,8 mm from the centerline) for off-center aerospace quality management system significant milestone in the evolution of milling, drilling, and tapping, and comes standard with high-torque live tooling and a (QMS) originally based on the ISO this remarkable combat aircraft. The new servo-driven C axis for versatile 4-axis capability. The ST-10Y’s A2-5 spindle nose has a 9001:2008 quality system requirements. provisions including for example, conformal 58mm spindle bore and a bar capacity of 44mm. It is equipped with a 165mm hydraulic It is the product of an international effort tanks and an ESCAN radar capability not 3-jaw chuck. The machine’s 11.2kW vector dual-drive spindle turns to 6000 rpm, and by prime aerospace organisations with only pave the way for more war-winning provides 101 Nm of torque at 1300 rpm. On-the-fly wye-delta switching yields a wide a common goal of establishing a single rdnance Factory Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint advantages such as range, detection and constant-horsepower band for constant surface feed cuts, and rapids are 30.5m/min. quality management system for use OVenture with M/s Rosoboronexport, Russia and M/s Splav “SPA”, Russia to persistence, but ensure that the aircraft Standard equipment on the ST-10Y includes rigid tapping, a 15” colour LCD monitor, within the aerospace industry across manufacture five versions of Smerch Rockets based on the technology received from remains at the forefront of combat aviation and a USB port. Available high-productivity options include a belt-type chip conveyor, a the supply chain throughout the world. Russia. The Smerch Rockets are technologically superior having a range of 70-80- kms. for decades to come. I look forward tailstock with hydraulic quill, an automatic tool probe, an automatic parts catcher, high- Every industry needs to get ready for this MOU approved by Indian Defence Minister has been signed by three parties in New enormously to putting this exciting piece of pressure coolant systems, and much more. Built in the USA by Haas, the ST-10Y turning essential quality certification. Delhi. After indigenizing the technology of Smerch Rockets, OFB will attain new heights cutting-edge technology through its paces centre is backed by the worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets – the most extensive Email of the author : in manufacturing of advanced Rocket system. when it takes to the skies in the near future” system of support and service in the industry. [email protected] Aeromag 36 Aeromag 37 unified family a/c would form up in the middle-term perspective a backbone of the Corporation’s manufacturing program. The first customer of the family was the Indian Navy, which had got 16 MiG-29K/ KUB a/c during 2009 – 2011, destined for Vikramaditya. In 2011 MiG Corp launched manufacturing for the IN the second batch of the same fighters. In February last the Corporation signed a contract with the Russian MoD on supply of 20 MiG-29K a/c and 4 (four) MiG-29KUB a/c. The planes are supposed to replace Su-33 fighters on Admiral Kuznetsov. The contract portfolio for the ship borne MiG-29K/KUB fighters is more than 70 aircraft. The MiG’s CEO stresses that MiG- 29K/KUB and MiG-29M/M2 a/c are state- MiGMiG fightersfighters of-the-art multi-role planes, not a mere upgradation of the original MiG-29 fighter. It is only its aero-dynamic scheme, which is still applied to the MiG-29K/KUB and beingbeing testedtested onon MiG-29M/M2 unified family a/c. Among its innovative performances should be mentioned as such: a new glider with a high volume of composites; VikramadityaVikramaditya a combat load increased up to 6.5 tons; an internal fuel supply increased 1.5 times; more powerful engines; fly-by-wire. Mi-38 sets record at World Helicopter Championship aviation history. The multi-role Mi-38 can transport cargo and passengers (including VIPs), and can also be used for search-and-rescue and offshore operations, and as a mobile hospital. It has the greatest load-lift iG Corporation carries out Corporation, a first 4 (four) fighters of this and passenger-carrying capacity of any a series of flying tests of its batch are supposed to be delivered to the other helicopter in its class, and the best Mmodern MiG-29K/KUB fighters customer this year. technical and performance specifications on the board of the aircraft carrier MiG’s test flights on the board of across most areas. Mass production is Vikramaditya. The testing flights are to be Vikramaditya attract a big deal of planned to start in 2015, using either fulfilled before the ship’s handing over to attention not only of Indian sailors, but Klimov TV7-117V or Pratt&Whitney the Indian Navy scheduled for December Russian as well. According to the contract Canada PW127/TS engines at the client’s 2012. Some technical systems providing between the Corp and the Russian Navy, choice. support of flights, precisely aero finishers, signed up this February, the latter will get The Mi-38 is fitted with emergency optical system of landing, systems of by 2015 20 single-seated MiG-29K and on-water landing equipment, and communication and aviation control etc. 4 (four) double-seated MiG-29KUB a/c. can be operated day and night and in are being tested during the flight. The fighters will be stationed on Admiral ussian Helicopters, part of weighing 10,000 to 20,000 kg). all weathers, in a variety of climactic Vikramaditya Aircraft carrier will host Kuznetsov a/c carrier. Russian state defence holding The record was set by test pilots from Mil conditions and in temperatures from 16 MiG-29K/KUB fighters, which had been Meanwhile, Vice-admiral Viktor Chirkov, ROboronprom and a leading global Moscow Helicopter Plant, part of Russian -50°С to +60°С. It comes with a leading- delivered to India during 2009-2011. The the commander-in-chief of the RN, designer and manufacturer of helicopters, Helicopters. The team was led by captain edge avionics suite and meets Russian AP- contract on the ship’s upgradation and stated recently that the Russian Navy announced that its Mi-38 helicopter set a Vladimir Kutanin, and also included 29, European JAR-29 and American FAR-29 supply of a batch of MiG-29K/KUB was was planning to order construction of new world altitude record in the 14th FAI Salavat Sadriev (second pilot), Oleg standards. The helicopter’s high levels signed in 2004. In 2010 MiG Corporation new type a/c carriers. “Russian Design World Helicopter Championships. Repitilo (navigator) and Igor Klevantsev of reliability and safety and comfort for Sergei Korotkov signed with the Indian MoD a second bureaus have got orders to develop an The Mi-38, one of the latest Russian (Air Force chief flight test engineer). both crew and passengers, coupled with General Director , RAC MIG contract on supply of 29 MiG-29K/KUB, a/c carrier of a new generation”, added models designed for cargo and passenger The previous record, of 8,500 meters, its advanced technical characteristics, to be deployed on board of a/c carrier the Russian admiral. Early July 2012, Mr. transportation, climbed to above 8,600 was also set by Russian pilots during a test make the Mi-38 one of the most advanced of Indian manufacturing. As stated by Sergey Korotkov, CEO, MiG Corp., stated meters, setting a new world record in the flight. The new mark has been officially models on the Russian and global markets Mr. Sergey Korotkov, CEO of the MiG that MiG-29K/KUB and MiG-29M/M2 E1h class (the FAI category for helicopters registered and will go down in global today. Aeromag 38 Aeromag 39 Boeing P-8I for Indian Navy begins test flight oeing’s first P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy began its inert weapon shapes under its wings to demonstrate that the official flight test programme on July 7, taking off from aircraft is capable of carrying all the weapons the Indian Navy BBoeing Field in Seattle at 9:15 a.m. and landing three will use during regular missions.” hours and 49 minutes later after demonstrating flying qualities The stores the P-8I will carry will have the identical shape and and handling characteristics. The flight went as planned with all size of real weapons, including the Harpoon anti-ship missile, test objectives met. The P-8I is one of eight long-range maritime depth bombs and torpedoes.”This is an important milestone reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft Boeing is for the program and sets the stage for operational testing and building for India as part of a contract awarded in January 2009. weapons certification as we move closer to P-8I aircraft joining During the coming months, Boeing test pilots will put the P-8I, the Indian Navy,” said Rear Adm. DM Sudan, assistant chief of a Next-Generation 737-800 derivative, through its paces over a Naval Staff (Air), Indian Navy. U.S. Navy test range west of Neah Bay, Wash., and a joint U.S./ The P-8I features open system architecture, advanced sensor Canadian test range in the Strait of Georgia.\ and display technologies, and a worldwide base of suppliers, “Today’s flight is another on-time milestone for the parts and support equipment. P-8I aircraft are built by a Boeing- programme,” said Leland Wight, Boeing P-8I programme led industry team that includes CFM International, Northrop manager. “We’ll start out testing the P-8I’s mission system, which Grumman, Raytheon, Spirit AeroSystems, BAE Systems and GE includes its sensors and communication systems. The team then Aviation. The Boeing-led team is on track to deliver the first will transition to ‘stores’ tests during which the P-8I will carry aircraft to the Indian Navy in 2013. MBDA’S Meteor firings conclude Towards ecologically friendly BDA’s Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM) has concluded its aircraft towing Mguided firing programme with three direct axiBot - a new aircraft tractor controlled by the hits from three firings during Government sponsored pilot from the cockpit that pulls aircraft from the Electronic Protection Measure (EPM) trials against Tgate to the runway without using engine power - targets deploying countermeasures. The comprehensive is set to take the next important step on its way to series development and Government trials programme deployment. A joint developing programme of Israel Aerospace involved a total of 21 air launched firings, providing Industries (IAI), the vehicle manufacturer TLD, Airbus and Lufthansa evidence of a progressive maturity. As a result, MBDA LEOS is preparing for a 6-month testof TaxiBot fleet at Frankfurt is on track to complete qualification and make the first The new tractor is designed so that the aircraft’s nose wheel production deliveries of this unrivalled capability by the connects to a rotary table on the TaxiBot. This allows the pilot to year end. control the aircraft using the cockpit steering systems just as the The main purpose of the firings was to gather data for cockpit crew would if the aircraft were moving under its own engine the verification of the sophisticated modelling of the power. Sophisticated sensors combined with velocity control and GPS missile carried out by MBDA. MBDA is very confident enable the pilot to manoeuvre the aircraft easily. that these results demonstrate that Meteor exceeds the The system passed its early tests in spring 2011 with flying colors. performance and lethality objectives set by the Partner Experts and the Lufthansa pilots involved spoke of a promising step Nations and confirm its unrivalled air superiority. into the future of ecologically improved aircraft towing. Aeromag 40 Aeromag 41 Defence Minister A.K. Antony inaugrating the Static Sensors Project of Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN) of the Indian Coast Guard. Electronic surveillance network to augment coastal security n a major step forward in coastal effective response mechanism against this end, the Coast Guard has carried security mechanism in the country, perceived threats. The maritime forces out a ‘gap analysis’ based on which IDefence Minister A.K. Antony will utilise their surface and air assets in a second phase of the project will be dedicated to the nation the Static such a way that they can derive maximum implemented and 38 more locations. Sensors Project of Coastal Surveillance benefit from this surveillance network”, He said, with the Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN) of the Indian Coast Guard he said. Network Project coming up along at Mumbai and Porbandar on August 25. Considering the strategic nature of the coast, any interpretation that the The network will augment the shore- the Project and with an aim to develop coastline will be completely secure would based electronic surveillance capacity of indigenous capabilities in the field, the be a misnomer, till such time complete the Coast Guard along the highly sensitive Government has decided to implement physical verification takes place. The and high traffic density coast line in it through Bharat Electronics Limited various Central and state agencies Maharashtra and Gujarat. (BEL). The contract for this turnkey involved in facilitating the security of “As the western coast line is a project was concluded with BEL in the coastal areas have to synergise their highly sensitive one, we decided to September 2011 for an amount of about efforts and share information on a real operationalise this chain in Maharashtra Rs 602 crores. time basis. and Gujarat ahead of the completion Under Phase I of Coastal Surveillance “The fast-changing coastal security schedule of the Project. Our objective Network, Coastal Static Sensors will be scenario and the varied threat perceptions is to have this mechanism available for put up at 46 locations. Out of these, require proper coordination and alertness immediate utilization”, Mr. Antony said in the mainland radars are expected to among all the stakeholders’, he said. Mumbai. He said the project would act be operationalised later this year, while The Secretary Defence Production as a ‘force multiplier’ and augment the those on the island territories will Mr.Shekhar Aggarwal, the DG Coast coastal security apparatus. “With its help, become operational next year. Despite Guard Vice Admiral MP Muralidharan the maritime forces will surely be able this network, Mr. Antony conceded and the CMD of BEL Mr.Anil Kumar were to devise an objective-based, rapid and that some gaps will still exist. Towards present at both the events. Aeromag 42 Aeromag 43 ComAvia Systems – 10 years young and growing and UAV programmes the company has thus managed was productized spawning an extensive knowledge capital. The a healthy market for the home grown expertise includes design, development, avionics products. integration, validation and verification of With successful and consecutive product avionics systems and subsystems. launches over the years, ComAvia is now ComAvia is reputed for offering simple committed and focused on delivering yet efficient solutions and hence has high reliable products to the ever growing successfully created a niche market aerospace community. All the products for itself. Special efforts are made to have undergone certification process and understand the needs of the user before are widely accepted for various laboratory committing the technical expertise and field applications. Portable Avionics to propose a best suited customized Test Solution (PATS™) is a certified solution. The firm’s specialists in avionics checkout tester for LCA-TEJAS Kiran B.N. electronics, mechanical, electrical and and other aircraft programmes with Sr. Manager,Business Development embedded and applications software over 120 installations at various testing Kiran has been working in key marketing have worked on multiple platforms and facilities that involve 1553B, ARINC-429, positions within ComAvia, since 2002. handled various avionics systems for AFDX, CAN and other buses and direct Indian Military Aircraft. wired interfaces Risk managed home grown products: ComAvia’s partnership with one of the ComAvia believes in managing risks world’s best avionics data bus solutions in every aspect of business processes, provider ‘AIM GmbH’ of Germany has technology included. Every programme enriched the products and solutions with to ComAvia had risk elements with high cost-performance ratio. The ongoing high rate of dependency on external association with WIND RIVER is paving agency. The company began to look new strategies to handle and address real- into managing the risks within before time test scenarios. depending on other agencies. Every risk ComAvia strives to give considerate and ithin a span of ten years ComAvia has carved a niche Wfor itself by offering simple yet efficient innovative solutions for avionics applications ComAvia is a leading supplier of high performance development and test solutions for avionics applications. The company caters to Indian military aircraft programmes providing them with state- of-the-art indigenized software and hardware, simulation, acquisition and monitoring tools capable of testing distributed real-time systems. Founded in 2002, ComAvia has already proven to be a reliable partner in many aircraft programmes within the DRDO, HAL, IAF and ADA and has extended its services to many private organizations in the Indian Aerospace community. Completing 10 glorious years in operation this year and having hands-on experience in LCA-TEJAS, MiG27 upgrade, JAGUAR upgrade, SU30 upgrade, LCH, AEW&C Aeromag 44 Aeromag 45 the commercial market, lab testing of many of the avionics systems were dependent on the availability of actual HUD and MFD units. ComAvia recognized the need to eliminate this costly dependency and developed the HUD-SIM and MFD-SIM products. Both simulators are FPGA based embedded solutions capable of handling all kinds of video signals. HUD-SIM and MFD-SIM have been certified as lab test equipments for the LCA and other aircraft programmes. ARINC818 IP-CORE, Display Suit and Development Station: Many aircraft programs in India are looking at using ARINC818 – Avionics Digital Video Bus in its cockpit display suites. ARINC818 is a point-to-point, serial communication protocol for transmission of video, audio and data. It supports high bandwidth, low latency and uncompressed digital video transmission which can prove vital for the pilot decision making process. Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS): This unit was designed to replace traditional mechanical gyroscopic flight instrumentation with the tri-axial MEMS technology which can prompt service to every customer. Helmed by the MD, ComAvia provide heading, attitude and yaw information for aircraft. AHRS is stirred by a CORE group of young technocrats who have been have proven to be highly reliable and the unit we designed has part of the organization since its inception. an onboard processing system with implementation of ’13-state Kalman Filter’ which computes data from multiple sources to Some of ComAvia products: provide error-free attitude and heading information. Portable Avionics Test Solution (PATS): With more than 120 installations across India, PATS was initially launched in 2004 to become the approved avionics tester for LCA-TEJAS programme over the MIL-STD-1553B Bus. With immense success of PATS in the LCA programme, the JAGUAR upgrade, MiG-27 upgrade, ALH and the UAV programmes within the defence also accepted PATS as their approved avionics tester. PATS++ was launched in 2010 as the next generation successor to PATS; next generation because, many of the aircraft programs had begun to use multiple avionics protocols within its architecture. PATS++ has been designed with a frame work to include multiple avionics protocols like MIL-STD-1553A/B, ARINC429, AFDX/ARINC664, RS422, Ethernet, ARINC815/CAN, etc along with direct wired interfaces like analog, digital, sychro etc. Head-Up-Display (HUD) and Multi-Function-Display (MFD) Simulators: With the obsolesce of XY and RGB monitors from Aeromag special issues for Aero India 2013 Date: 06 to 10 feb 2013, Bangalore Contact us: Aeromag Asia, Aeronautical Society of India Building, Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, Bangalore 560075. Karnataka, INDIA, Tel - + 91 80 25284145 / 65952377 Aeromag 46 E-mail : [email protected] Website www.aeromag.in Aeromag 47 SIATI: a facilitator for aerospace units ounded in 1991, SIATI is the only Industrial Development and production of aerospace materials, Aviation growth can give big Association of Aerospace Companies in equipment, structures, etc for both Indian and Overseas FIndia with the patronage of major aerospace customers. organizations such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Assistance in building international collaboration for (HAL), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), technology tie-ups and Joint Venture. boost to manufacturing sector DRDO Labs, Aeronautical Development Agency Platform for interaction with Indian R&D, Academia and procurement policies and policies for and International co-operation. Dr CG Krishnadas Nair (ADA), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), and Civil & Military industry for technology and business development. strategic alliances and JVs, international With the growth in civil aviation and Former Chairman, HAL Airworthiness Quality & Certification Agencies. Active participation under the EU India Co-operation projects co-operation, creation of aero parks and number of airports, and the growing A professionally managed non-profit, non-commercial industry collaborations and reciprocity of Airworthiness tech parks and infrastructure required requirements of safety and security, the organization, SIATI also work closely with Aero Society, FICCI, CII certification. Export Promotion through Offset/Counter Trade he explosive growth of civil for industries are great opportunities for business opportunities for safety and and other industry associations in the context of Government Agreements and forum for interaction with Government, HAL & aviation as well as higher spending industries engaged in manufacture of security related equipments including policy, formulations / modifications for the growth of Aerospace STC in this matter. Provide platform for developing a consortium to Ton military aviation along with components, structures, equipment and biometric is increasing. India has over Technology and business. share expertise and costly processing facilities to facilitate enhanced airport modernization plans have thrown systems and also aerospace materials. 400 airports / air strips and most of these SIATI is the largest industrial Association which is constituted to sourcing from India. Interaction with Government for policies up immense growth opportunities for Component manufacturing industry are old and unused. There is a potential promote and encourage the growth of aerospace technologies conducive for development of aerospace technology R&D & Indian manufacturing sector in the aerospace and defence sector is for State Governments in partnership and industries in India. It facilitates and promotes the growth business. Work for DGCA FAA, reciprocity and similarly DGCA BCAR\ Civil Aviation has been growing at the poised for 10 fold increase. Considering with private industries to develop some of Aerospace industries, technologies and education in India, AA reciprocity. fastest rate in India, China and Asia Pacific both Indian and global opportunities, of these airports to provide base for academia – industry and R&D Industry interactions and international Participate in workshops and training programs for Quality regions compared to the rest of the the MRO business for aircraft, engine feeder airline services. There are about co-operation. Certifications like ASA9100, DGAQA, and CEMILAC certifications. world. In India the aircraft movements and components repair is expected to 98 commercially operated airports which SIATI’s members are involved in manufacture of aircraft, helicopter, Training in specific fields for e.g. Machining, Welding, Casting, have shown an increase of an about 18- grow from $ 1 billion to $ 3-4 billion by includes 17 international airports. The engines, structures and systems and equipment as well as repair Forgings, Rubber & Sealant technology, structural assembly 20% in the 2nd half of this decade and and overhaul, and design, analysis, embedded systems and other technology, CAD CAM. is still growing. The passenger traffic is software solutions. Training in general areas such as production management, expected to grow from 100 million per project management, quality management, airworthiness, contract year to 450-500 million by 2020. A 3-4 management, lean manufacturing, productivity management, fold increase in the number of aircraft Create awareness among the members on the business export marketing, HRD and finance management etc. has been estimated during this period. opportunities, industry requirements and technology The Central Government and various trends. MEMBERSHIP – OVERSEAS ORGANISATION State Governments are modernizing Showcase collective strength in terms of capabilities, Industries / Institutions engaged in the aerospace field in countries the airports as well as developing products and services of Indian Aerospace companies in other than India are invited to join as International members. new airports infrastructure to support the domestic and international. SIATI will be an important link between overseas and Indian the growing commercial aviation SIATI represent effectively the Indian aerospace industry Entrepreneurs / Industry / Institutions and various regulatory and associated repair overhaul and in all appropriate forums for its healthy growth by agencies and policy makers to establish collaborations and manufacturing sector. 2020, considering the requirements in present and the airports those under organizing interactions and deliberations between development of technology and business. Growth in civil aviation is matched with India only. Opportunities in the sector development require considerable Government bodies, policy makers, regulatory authorities There is considerable potential for collaboration in Research, a similar growth in military aviation. With can grow further with international number of airport equipments, etc. Design, Technology development, Joint Venture, Co-production license production of fighter aircraft as collaboration. India has major design and runway equipments, ground handling SIATI is the gateway for private / public partnership and and partnership in Offset/Counter Trade Programs. well as indigenously designed trainer and development programmes in the military equipments, fire fighting equipments, international co-operation. Managing Committee fighter aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aviation. Military budget is about $10 M airport security and safety related The Managing Committee of SIATI consists of eminent persons air vehicles and import as well as license annually. It is estimated that in the next equipments. Members include MRO companies and education providers, drawn from various Indian Aerospace Organizations - Hindustan production of military transport aircraft, 10-15 years, India has to manufacture 300 India has highly skilled technicians a large number of small and medium scale industries involved Aeronautics Ltd., Indian Space Research Organization, Aeronautical aerospace and defence sector hitherto plus LCA (Light Combat Aircraft), 100 plus and knowledge workers. India has a in component manufacturing, machined parts, sheet metal, Development Agency, National Aerospace Laboratories, dominated by defence public sector Sukhoi 30 and 100 plus MMRCA and a large number of technical institutes of composite and metallic structures, rubber and plastics parts, Airworthiness Agencies, and private industries. undertakings has been opened up for similar number future fighter aircraft. The Engineering and Management Colleges. batteries, PCBs, cables, connectors, electric and electronic products, Dr.C.G.Krishnadas Nair, former Chairman of Hindustan the private sector. Private -public sector defence light helicopter which is world- The Central Government and various instruments, for both civil and military aircraft. Aeronautics Limited, is the founder and Honorary President of partnership and international partnership class helicopter design and developed State Governments are having proactive SIATI is an important ‘Gateway’ to Indian Aerospace business and SIATI. The managing committee of SIATI consists of eminent are being encouraged. The Ministry of on a potential for over 600 nos. policies to support local industries and Global co-operation for tie-up in R&D, Technology, Joint Ventures, personalities drawn from cross section of the aerospace industry Defence has issued guidelines on forming for India, will have an export market as international cooperation providing Collaborations, Co-productions and information-exchange. and organizations to plan and monitor the activities of SIATI. JVs and strategic alliances between well. A Light Attack helicopter recently infrastructure. Society of Indian Empowered committees headed by experienced professionals defence PSUs and Indian and overseas developed as a potential for over 200 plus Aerospace Technologies and Industries MEMBERSHIP –INDIAN ORGANISATIONS are formed from among members for all important domains of private industries. The defence and for India alone. There are an unspecified (SIATI) has a mission of growth through SIATI membership is open to Industry/Institution engaged in any Aerospace to pursue SIATI member communities interest in these aerospace offset policy of procurement but large number of unmanned air partnership. International air shows and or all fields of aerospace, such as Research, Design & Development, domains and update the members on the latest developments has been introduced not only for export vehicles, missiles, trainer aircraft, jet exhibitions of aerospace and defence Manufacturing, Maintenance, Airline, Airport and Infrastructure and business opportunities in those domains, and to interact with promotion but mainly for expanding engines and various equipments and and also in manufacturing will provide Business & Management, Education and Training. Membership is Government on offset and other policy and regulations, and for co- the technology base and enhancing systems which are all adding to the work opportunities for Indian and overseas restricted to industries / institutions and is not available in SIATI for operations / consortiums among members, conduct of seminars, international co-operation in the package for the manufacturing industry. industries and entrepreneurs to meet individuals (Those who would like to take individual professional participation in exhibitions, training & skill development, and for aerospace and defence manufacturing The multirole transport aircraft (100 to and become aware of the opportunities membership are recommended to Join Aeronautical Society of international co-operation. sector. 120 seater, 15 to 20 ton cargo capacity and and potential for cooperation and India). All Industry / Institution members can avail services from For membership and other details, please contact: The growth in civil and military aviation regional jet 70 to 90 seater) are in the network for strategic alliances /long term SIATI with respect to: Hony. Secretary General - [email protected] / [email protected] and proactive defence and aerospace initial stage of development with Indian collaborations for mutual benefit. Aeromag 48 Aeromag 49 Indian Defence PSUs to take part in AAD 2012 he Africa Aerospace and Defence Pavilion, Thales Group, Turkish Pavilion, “AAD2012 is recognised globally as 2012 (AAD 2012) exhibition, one USA Pavilion an opportunity to introduce new local Tof the world’s premier aerospace AAD2012 serves both civilian and and international aviation and defence and defence events, will witness a huge military sectors and has established products to the South African and African participation of Indian Defence Public itself as a major platform for South markets,” says Leon Dillman, show Sector companies. AAD is taking place Africa’s defence, general aviation, space, director of AAD2012. Brazil, Jordan and on a biennial basis in September, and homelands security, humanitarian South Korea are exhibiting for the first it returns to Air Force Base Waterkloof relief, disaster management, freight and time at AAD. in Tshwane after six years on the 19-23 forwarding services as well as search This year’s exhibition will make September 2012. and rescue technology industries and use of most of the facilities at AFB Indian Defence Ministry is organizing stakeholders. It is the largest exhibition Waterkloof. The exhibition also includes an India pavilion with all Defence PSUs of air, land and sea capabilities on the a mobility demonstration track, on which including HAL, BEL, BDL; Brahmos African continent. land-based vehicles will be put through Aerospace is also exhibiting its AAD2012 comprises of three trade their paces as they tackle a challenging capabilities at the airshow. There will exhibition days (19-21 September 2012) obstacle course over difficult terrains and be national pavilions from Russia, where trade visitors, decision makers water features. Turkey, Italy, Germany, Belgium, China, and official delegations are able to With the SA defence industry USA, UK, Romania, Pakistan, Brazil and meet and interact with exhibitors and contributing to more than R12 billion South Korea. There will be 28 Country captains of industry. They are also in turnover annually, the industry also Exhibitors ; Austria, Belarus, Belgium, able to visit those areas or exhibitions contributes significantly to employment Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, for product launches and interactive and skills development. The industry Italy, Jordan, Namibia, Netherlands, demonstrations. The remaining two days also invests in research and development P.R. China, Malaysia, Poland, Romania, are open to the general public for an Air with many of the emerging technologies Russia, Bulgaria, South Africa, Spain, Show and Defence exhibition. The public finding their way to civilian life. AAD2012 Sweden, South Korea, Norway, Turkey, UK, will view impressive static and interactive will allow the opportunity for some of Ukraine, Finland, USA. The top 15 largest exhibitions, these will include daring the industry’s most groundbreaking and Exhibitors are ARMSCOR, BAE Systems, aviation displays performed by local and technologically advanced equipment to CSIR, DCD, Denel, German Pavilion, Indian international pilots in some of the world’s be on display as well as industry experts Pavilion, Integrated Convoy Protection, most advanced aircraft, infantry drills and available to explain the contribution of Italy, Mercedes Benz, Paramount, Russian simulated conflicts to name a few. the industry. Aeromag 50 Aeromag 51 Aerospace Engineers make a mark constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries. The company has been widening proves its commitment to improvement its scope for vibrant businesses by and excellence in special process. Its establishing ties with internationally pursuit for perfection is reflected in reputed companies and OEM’s like the establishment of NABL accredited HAL, Boeing, Airbus, Sikorsky, Meggitt, Laboratory in the new plant launched Goodrich, TATA Advanced Systems, recently. Honeywell, Snecma, Heico, Tyco Aerospace Engineers’ recent triumph Electronics, Eaton, Moog Aerospace etc., is the development of Main Gear Box This enables Aerospace Engineers to Lubrication Oil Pump for Helicopter which offer advanced technological solutions has secured approval from Air Worthiness competitively and competently. Authorities and an Award for Excellence R. Sundaram It offers Design, Development, Precision in Aerospace Indigenization from SIATI. CEO, Aerospace Engineers Manufacturing, Assembly, Certification, It has also developed Aerospace metallic Supply and Integration of Systems & non-metallic hoses for Hydraulic and Implementation of projects. To & Pneumatic applications, Fittings, conquer opportunities and to emerge as Connectors, Tail Rotor bearings, and erospace Engineers is a developer global brand, Aerospace Engineers has Aeronautical Precision parts. The latest of critical, high precision established one of its wings in Dallas, USA. Endeavour of Aerospace Engineers is to Aaircraft components and global The participation of Aerospace Engineers develop Elastomer Bearing, Fuel Pump, supplier in aerospace and defence. It is in the NADCAP training programme Fuel Dump Valve and Fuel Shut off Valve. certified with the prestigious AS9100C. Its elaborate and accurate technical testing devices authenticated with systematic documentation have earned it the approval of Defence Research & Development Organization. With steady growth, expansion and diversification, Aerospace Engineers commands a strong presence in the manufacturing of precision parts and non-metallic parts. Now it is powered by Sap by design implementation. Aerospace Engineers has manufactured about 5,000 parts that comply with global aviation requirements with rigorous quality standards which are endorsed by the regulating authorities. Aerospace Engineers operates in two segments, the Precision Parts Division - Group (PPD) and the Non-Metallic Manufacturing Group. The PPD Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls Metallic parts & LRU parts that extend over the entire helicopter & aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, structures, and even interiors. The Non Metallic Manufacturing Group produces all Synthetic Rubber & Engineering Plastic components serving niche segments of the aerospace and defense industries. By combining state-of-the- art technologies, a team of highly skilled members in both segments with an indisputable commitment to quality, have Aeromag 52 Aeromag 53 Russian Helicopters celebrates 100 years of the Russian Air Force ussian Helicopters, part of state defence holding company Oboronprom and a leading global designer and Rmanufacturer of helicopters, took part in celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the Russian Air Force in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky on August 10-12. The three-day celebration began on August 10 in the St Petersburg suburb of Gatchina, the site of the Air Force’s first- ever military airfield. The action then moved to Zhukovsky, which hosts the annual MAKS Air & Space Salon. The event attracted more than 200,000 visitors, with demonstrations by the Air Force and DOSAAF (the armed forces voluntary association), who were joined by pilots from the UK, Italy, Turkey, France, Poland, Finland and Latvia. The Golden Eagles aerobatics team gave a display of the Ka-52 Alligator and Mi-28N Night Hunter models constructed by Russian Helicopters, and there were also demonstration flights of the Mi-26, the siege of Smolensk; the squadron’s engineer was Mikhail Mil, Mi-8, Ansat-U, Mi-35 and Mi-2. subsequently also a renowned designer of helicopters. Helicopters have a long and distinguished history of service in Today, the Russian Defence Ministry remains one of the largest the Soviet and Russian Air Forces, and have demonstrated their and most important clients of Russian Helicopters, with more operational versatility as a workhorse carrying out everything than 1,000 helicopters slated for delivery to the Air Force in the from supply and logistics to attack missions. The first rotary- next decade. In the past few years, the company has delivered wing aircraft – the A-4 designed by V.A. Kuznetsov – entered models including the Mi-28N, the Mi-8, Mi-26, Mi-35 and Ansat-U. the Red Army in 1934. During the Second World War, a squadron The Ka-52 has also undergone testing and is starting to enter of A-7-3a gyroplanes designed by Nikolai Kamov fought during service. Aeromag special issues for India Manufactring Show IMS - 2012 Visit us at hall G 43, Aero India 2011 February 2011 Vol: V Issue: 1 AeromagAsia For articles and advertisements in Tejas Special issues of Aeromag- India’s Pride please contact Editor ,Aeromag Asia A Publication in Association with the Society of Indian Aeronautical Society of India Building Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) Aeromag Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, Bangalore 560075. Karnataka, INDIA Tel - + 91 80 25284145 / 65952377 E-mail : [email protected] A Publication in Association with the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) www.aeromag.in Aeromag 54 Aeromag 55 Europe’s most effi cient business platform All-in-one aerospace trade show SOCIETY 125,000 trade visitors OF INDIAN AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES & INDUSTRIES Mr.V.Balakrishnan, Executive Director, HAL Engine Division inaugurating the seminar on “ Aero Engine Technology” organized by the Society of Indian Aerospace (SIATI) Technologies and Industries (SIATI). Dr. K.Tamilmani, Chief Executive, CEMILAC,DRDO, Dr.C.G.Krishnadas Nair, President SIATI, Mr.R.K.Bharti, General Manager, AERDC, HAL, Wg Cdr(Retd) Venugopal Menon Senior Executive Officer SIATI also seen. Events Seminar on “ MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE” Date : 28 september 2012 Venue Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) Along with INDIA MANUFACTURING SHOW 2012 The focal ( IMS 2012) Partner India Manufacturing Show Foundation. point of aerospace Dr. C.G.Krishndas Nair, President, SIATI inaugurating the seminar on Automation and For Registration contact: Robotics. Mr. P.S . Krishnan, Director, Aeronautical Development Establishment - ADE, Wg Cdr(Retd) Venugopal Menon Wg. Cdr(Retd) Venugopal Menon, Air Cmde(Retd) J Varkey also seen. September 11–16, 2012 Senior Executive Officer Society of Indian Aerospace Berlin ExpoCenter Airport and Defence Technologies & Industries (SIATI) www.ila-berlin.com Aeronautical Society of India Building Suranjandas Road, Bangalore – 560075. Ph: 080-25219951 / 25275262 Mob: 9742279162, Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Hosted by Dr. K.Tamilmani, Chief Executive, CEMILAC , inaugurating the seminar on Working with DRDO (DRDO - Industry Partnership) organized by SIATI. Air Cmde(Retd) J Varkey, Hon. Secretary General, SIATI , Dr.C.G.Krishnadas Nair, President SIATI also seen. Aeromag 56 Aeromag 57 ILA_Aeromag_EurosatoryJune_B2B_205x280_en.indd 1 14.05.2012 09:40:36 Maxon motors fly into space on board the ‘dragon’ he flawless launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May from the ISS. Now that NASA has phased out its space shuttle 22 last is another successful step for maxon motor ag programme, the Dragon is the only means of transporting such Tin the use of high precision motors in the astronautics large quantities of material back to earth. industry. The crucial tasks of the maxon motors in the SpaceX The maxon team has been working on the SpaceX motor mission included orienting the solar arrays of the Dragon project for the last year. This is a milestone in the history of spacecraft towards the sun to provide the power supply. maxon, and the story isn’t over yet, as NASA has contracted with The first private cargo capsule in the history of space travel SpaceX for another twelve flights to the ISS. In a few years, the was launched into space on May 22 from the Cape Canaveral Air spacecraft will carry seven astronauts to the international space Force Station in Florida. The voyage of the unmanned “Dragon“ station. spacecraft, developed by the Californian company SpaceX, was a For maxon motor, this latest flight is a major step forwards in historical event for all involved. Never before has a private company the future of commercial aerospace applications. With the Mars developed a combined spacecraft and launch system that is capable rovers Opportunity and Spirit, maxon motor has previously of undertaking an orbital rendezvous and then returning to earth. demonstrated that maxon motors function flawlessly, even in EC maxon motors (Figure 4) were used on the voyage to the ISS outer space and on other planets. View from the International Space Station of the SpaceX Dragon Figure 4: The brushless EC maxon motor for the mission-critical spacecraft as the station ’s robotic arm moves Dragon into place tasks in the Dragon spacecraft © 2012 maxon motor ag. for attachment to the station. May 25, 2012. Photo: NASA. For the power supply, the solar arrays of the Dragon capsule The Swiss maxon SpaceX team: (from left to right) are oriented towards the sun by maxon motors. Photo: NASA Gabriele Schollwöck, Michael Kempf,Hubert Müller, Rainer Seiler, Urs Imfeld, Oezgen Cenk, Jörg Meier, Kornelia Stubicar, Robin Phillips, Ernst Rohrer, Josef Bucher, Roland Flüeler, Gjilijmsere Abdulai, Dominik Omlin, Toni ronenberg. to rotate the solar arrays (Figure5) to keep them aligned with the Not pictured: Rolf Fergg, Martin Büchi, Hans Tresch, sun as Dragon orbited the earth, open the instrument bay door Cornelia Wenger, Jeff Randall (Figure 6) which contains navigation equipment, and lock in place the fixture that allows Dragon to be grappled by the space station’s robotic arm (Figure 7). On May 25, 2012, astronaut Donald Pettit successfully used For further information please contact : + 91 41734132Phone: 80 the 17.6 metre robotic arm of the ISS to grapple the Dragon and Maxon Precision Motor India Pvt Ltd guide it to the docking point on the space station. The 4.4 metre No. 4 Subhodayam, 3rd floor tall Dragon spacecraft supplied 20kg (1146 pounds) of scientific New BEL Road, RMV II stage, equipment and food to the ISS. On May 31, the six ton capsule Bangalore- 560 094 detached from the ISS and splashed down under parachutes Phone: + 91 80 41734132 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on the same day. E-mail: [email protected] The capsule was returning 660 kg (1455 pounds) of material Web site: www.maxonmotor.in Aeromag 58 Aeromag 59 India’s growth story hinges on manufacturing sector on all other sectors of the economy. the services sector has its limitations. The The manufacturing industry has made labour intensive manufacturing sector rapid strides in India mainly because the alone has the capability to generate country meets the key requirements of employment on a large scale to absorb skills in resources, product and process. the ill-equipped labour pool. A big The technical manpower available in increase in the manufacturing work force abundance along with cheap labour has will boost the income levels and make a WWIINNGGSS TTHHAATT RRULE THEE SSKKIIEESS attracted a host of foreign companies dent in poverty level. According to FICCI, in every conceivable sector. But India is even though agriculture supports 60% nowhere near China in becoming a global of the working population, it contributes manufacturing hub. But it has the potential. only 22% of the country’s gross domestic No other nation produces as many product. The manufacturing sector engineering graduates every year as India employs around 30 per cent of non- does. The huge domestic market along with agricultural work force in India now. With the opening up of the economy created sluggish growth of agriculture and poor Sunny Jerome the right investment climate. India is now income generation more and more of the Managing Editor getting recognized for high value goods agriculture labour will have to turn to the Aeromag Asia requiring engineering precision and quality. manufacturing sector for sustenance. Be it mobile phone industry or automobiles, However, the latest indicators on the consumer durables or engineering Indian manufacturing sector in the products, luxury brands or aircraft industry context of global economic slowdown are major global players are all eyeing India. not very encouraging. Nokia, Samsung and LG have already set up Low productivity manufacturing plants in India. Some other The problems facing the sector are firms are expected follow suit. Skoda Auto many. Earlier, Indian manufacturing has big plans for India. The cases of Ford suffered from high costs of production, India, Hyundai and Suzuki are no different. poor quality of products and lack of Airbus Industries will have a manufacturing competitiveness of its exports. This base in India soon. has been changing over the years. India is slowly emerging as a significant How to increase the productivity in s a robust manufacturing sector is player in the aerospace industry which is the manufacturing industry should vital for achieving high economic undergoing a transformation. Airframe be the prime concern. Studies have Agrowth rate, the government has manufacturers have started sharing the revealed that the productivity of the to create the right environment for its work load and risks with suppliers. Major manufacturing industry in India is about unhindered growth players in aviation industry are seeking 20 p.c.of the productivity in the US. It is Manufacturing industry is the backbone to outsource aerospace products. This almost half of the productivity in South of any economy that fuels growth, has thrown up excellent opportunities Korea. employment generation and acts as for aerospace goods and services. Use of outdated technology, poor a catalyst for agriculture and service There are avenues for collaboration and infrastructure, costly financing and sector. Indian manufacturing sector has creation of joint ventures for establishing bureaucratic control have dogged the witnessed spectacular growth in recent Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) sector. FICCI points out that the higher years after a slowdown in the nineties. facilities for aircraft, overhaul and input costs for the Indian manufacturing With many multinational corporations maintenance of aero engines and sector due to impact of indirect taxes, treating India as a major manufacturing production of avionics, components high cost of power, water, higher cost of hub amidst the IT boom the nation and accessories. Tapping this new finance and high transactions costs puts is poised for a big leap. With more opportunity in a big way can yield the sector at a severe disadvantage. diversification and better availability of substantial benefits for Indian economy. While laying down guidelines to the skilled manpower Indian manufacturing government to accelerate growth industry is now ready to compete Job creation and improve competitiveness of the in global markets. Manufacturing is The majority of India’s working manufacturing sector, it has sought inextricably linked with other sectors. As population is ill-educated and is in no more private sector participation in it acts as a barometer of the overall health position to exploit the job opportunities infrastructure sectors like electricity of the economy the progress or downturn thrown up by the booming IT sector. The distribution, aviation, roads, railways of manufacturing has a cascading effect economic growth solely dependent on and ports. 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