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Editorial Advisory Board ero India is here again. Page 22 Aero India 2013 Let the show begin! Dr. C.G.Krishnadas Nair A The ninth edition of Aero India Airshow & Exhibition from February 6th offers an excellent Air Chief Marshal S.Krishnaswamy (Rtd) platform to showcase capabilities of Indian Page 30 PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar companies to the world and grow through Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) LCA project has given us a lot partnerships. Similarly, it will also provide an LCA-Navy can be a replacement PVSM, AVSM, VM opportunity for Overseas industries to become of challenges and advantages Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) more aware of Indian Industry & R&D capabilities for Sea Harrier: Balaji PVSM, AVSM, VM and develop sustainable supply chains and long Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd) term strategic partnerships. AVSM Page 38 Innovative, Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra India continues to be one of the promising aerospace and defense Dr . K. Ram Chand (A&D) markets in the world. A number of Indian companies are now CEMILAC widens its cost-effective Mr. J.K.Sharma suppliers to several international OEMs directly or through their Tier horizons and ecologically Mr. Arunakar Mishra one suppliers. This goes to show the development and quality which Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey our industry has achieved in recent years. In addition to the large Page friendly Sukhoi PSUs and Private Industries, many of the Indian MSMEs are performing 70 Delhi extremely well in the aerospace & defense manufacturing sector. GTRE plans to develop Superjet 100 Gp. Capt. (Rtd) H.C.Bhatia 26 Ashok Iyer The global defense industry can take advantage of the promising engine for AMCA in E-mail : [email protected] Indian Aerospace & Defense market by partnering with Indian Page 28 industries. I suggest a two mutually complementary and sustainable collaboration with global Bombay P. A. Augustine approach for this partnership. engine house Ready to consider jv for manufacturing in Email : [email protected] India, says Diehl Aerosystems Global aerospace industries must, leverage on the offset package and Page 74 Germany form JVC with Indian DPSUs, PSUs and large Private Industries. Global Detlef Becker Aerospace industries must link their tier one suppliers directly with Sea planes business has Page 54 Email : [email protected] Indian SMEs to form partnership of mutual advantage and become suppliers to their Indian JVs and to their overseas operations. good scope in India Phone : + 497 112317595 SARAS PT1N to fly in February: NAL Mobile : + 491 701626053 SIATI and Aeromag Asia wish participating companies and delegates Dubai all success. Rajan Joseph 8 E mail : [email protected] Dr. Saraswat takes DRDO London to greater heights, India’s Naresh Mohan Yadav Tel : + 44 208 989 1110 self-reliance in defence zooming Advertisements : Warmly, Tel : + 91 80 25284145 / 65952377 Mobile : + 91 94490 61925 Email : [email protected] Dr CG Krishnadas Nair Honorary President, SIATI Website : www.aeromag.in

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efence Minister A K Antony is creating a record of sorts at Aero India 2013. It’s the fourth time he is inaugurating the mega show as Defence Minister, Dafter doing the honours in 2007, 2009 and 2011 editions. Total solutions. Antony is keen that the industry should spend more on research and development. He called upon the Indian Industry belonging to both public and private sectors to It’s in our DNA. forsake their “miserly attitude” towards spending on R & D. “The Government has been keen to encourage the industry to realign its business processes for strategic alliances and joint ventures. The government is also encouraging the industry to step up the R&D efforts to remain globally competitive, especially in critical technology areas”, he said. The Indian industry is at the threshold of becoming a global player in the field of information and communication technology, engineering and manufacturing. The introduction of Buy and Make (Indian category) is a significant step that has been designed to enhance indigenisation with the opening up of the defence sector in India to 100 per cent Indian private sector in participation with foreign direct investment permissible up to 26 per cent. Antony hoped that the industry will gradually assume the role of system integrator and manufacturer of complete defence equipment and systems. “This provides a major shift in the role of private sector in India”, he said. The Defence Minister said MoD is in the process of revising the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) and the revised DPP will be operational from the next financial year. Describing offsets as an integrated part of India’s policy to promote indigenisation, he said the policy has enabled greater participation of the defence industry in the country. The revised offset guidelines which came into effect from August last year include multipliers to incentivise investment in MSME and facilitate technology acquisition. The need to strengthen the monitoring mechanism for the implementation of offsets has been addressed by establishing of the Defence Offset Monitoring Wing under the Defence Acquisition Council. “I hope that offset as mechanism will be fully utilised by the private industry in conjunction with the foreign collaborations, towards armament indigenisation and manufacturing”, the Minister added.

Andrey Kalinovsky he “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” Company Aircraft Production Association (named Our world-leading solutions (SCAC) Board of Directors appointed after Chkalov NAPO, Subsidiary of appointed President of meet your most demanding TMr Andrey Kalinovsky as the the Sukhoi) since July 2007. In order to requirements in space, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft new President by replacing Mr Vladimir comply with the state-of-the-art Prisyazhnyuk. international production standards, in the air, on land and at During the same Board of Directors’ modernisation and upgrade of the sea. We aspire to redefine meeting, Mr Mikhail Pogosyan - President production facilities together with adaptability, performance and reliability, and Chairman of the Executive Board of personnel advanced training at JSC for today and tomorrow, to fulfill our United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) - was NAPO was organised and implemented dream of a safer and secure world. appointed SCAC Chairman of the Board under Mr Kalinovsky management. replacing Mr. Igor Ozhar. The new Chairman He had assumed the role of First Vice commences his duties immediately upon President of Production with SCAC and his election. Director of SCAC Komsomolsk-on-Amur These new appointments to senior Branch since May 2011. positions are associated with challenging Under Mr Kalinovsky’s direct goals set by the Company to boost the management, the manufacturing of the SEE US AT Sukhoi Superjet program and ensure the SSJ100 components had been arranged in AERO INDIA 2013 SSJ100 aircraft’s success. Novosibirsk (Russia) as well as the aircraft Israel Pavilion, Hall A Mr Kalinovsky moves from the position assembly line at SCAC Komsomolsk-on- of General Director of Novosibirsk Amur Branch.

Israel Aerospace Industries E-mail: [email protected] www.iai.co.il Aeromag 6 Aeromag 7 (excluding the strategic systems) based on r Vijay Kumar Saraswat is a man of technologies developed by DRDO (inducted/ Dr. Saraswat takes DRDO action. He started his career in DRDO accepted/orders placed) during the past one Din 1972, and as Project Director, he decade is well over Rs 1,50, 000 crore. Today, steered the design, development, production over 55% of the requirements for our defence and induction of first indigenous surface-to- forces are being met indigenously, largely surface missile system Prithvi into the Armed with the technologies developed by DRDO, to greater heights, Forces. The successful testing of missile on- besides range of spin‐offs for societal benefits, board a moving ship with very Dhanush high contributing greatly to our nation’s economy terminal accuracy brought new dimensions in as well as civil society. the national defence scenario. India’s self-reliance Under the able leadership of Dr Saraswat, AWACS India has embarked on a challenging, futuristic programme. Agni 5, India’s state of the art long DRDO has just taken up development of Air Defence Programme encompassing range ballistic missile termed as “the game the Airborne Warning and Control System development of complex anti-ballistic missile changer”, was the star attraction in DRDO (AWACS) that will have the capability to systems, radars, C4I systems and integration contingent in the Republic Day Parade this penetrate “longer distances” in enemy in defence zooming of battle management resources into a year. territory by way of radars and electronic national authority. As Programme Director, Saraswat said Airborne Early Warning and warfare systems without venturing into the he has spearheaded the concept of theatre Control (AEW&C) System, India’s Indigenous region physically, Dr. Saraswat said. defence systems and integration of national system with all weather, all terrain, all “AWACS is a heavier and high endurance Air Defence elements. As Director, Research environment capable surveillance system system, which can give you in terms of Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, he conceptualised is the simplest, most cost effective airborne coverage about 360 degrees as against and established facilities for development of early warning system in its class. This system AEW&C which is about 270 degree coverage”. Micro and Nano Sensors for future avionics. is indigenously designed and developed In addition, compared to AEW&C, AWACS In an exclusive interview to Aeromag Asia keeping current and future operational flies at a higher altitude and it can penetrate on the eve of Aero India 2013, Dr. Saraswat, requirements of IAF in the view. into the enemy territory - not physically - (but) Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister, The system is mounted on an Embraer by way of radars and EW (electronic warfare) Secretary Defence (R&D) and DRDO Director Aircraft of Brazil which has been extensively systems to longer distances and it can be in General, sounded upbeat about DRDO modified for installation of DRDO developed sky for larger durations, besides giving better prospects going forward. Mission System, such as active array Radar visibility. “We have successfully flight-tested under system, identification of friend or foe system “Both have a role. All over the world, people water Missile B05, developed by us on 27 and several other sensors. A mission computer have AEW&C and AWACS in a tandem mode Jan 2013 from Bay of Bengal off the coast on board focuses the information from all the because each one does its role and that’s what of Visakhapatnam”, he said. “The Missile sensors and presents it to several operators our country is also doing”, Dr. Saraswat said. launched from a pontoon, was tested simultaneously. Dr. Saraswat also said that the DRDO has for the full range and met all the mission “DRDO remains committed to make India conducted a flight of “guided bomb”. “It’s a objectives. All the parameters of the vehicle strong and self-reliant. DRDO has led to the bomb which can fly for about 40-50 or even were monitored by the Radar all through the design, development and productionisation more kilometres in a guided mode and it can trajectory and terminal events have taken of world class weapon systems, equipment, be released from an aircraft”. place exactly as expected”. and complex technologies associated with He said the guided bomb is a totally He spoke excitedly about the Agni such systems. The production value of systems indigenous effort, from designing,

Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat

Aeromag 8 Aeromag 9 development and realisation including like to say overall if you look at all disciplines of “You take for example our Solar systems, explosive content in them, as also guidance DRDO whether it is aeronautics, or electronics which DRDO is developing. In fact today and control. or computers or Naval system or missile Indian Navy does not import any solar, it is systems or materials on an average, our self- purely DRDO which is providing the solar The Business Promotion Agency of the State of Bavaria Nirbhay reliance index was used to be 30 per cent capability for our ship and sub-marine”, he Flight test of sub-sonic, medium range cruise in 1990s. It’s almost about 55% today. This explained. missile Nirbhay, is slated for February 2013 analysis has been done by excellent agencies, “You take our electronics warfare system. next month, Dr. Saraswat said. who are working with us, who have a very While we are collaborating with some of the Nirbhay is being developed by Bangalore- good hold on the evaluation of the economic agencies purely to accelerate our programmes, based Aeronautical Development performance of various departments and they the technology is mostly indigenous. The Bavaria – The Economic Power Engine of Germany Establishment (ADE), a DRDO lab. also looked at the return on investments”. complete altitude and aptitude test designed “This is in the final stage of integration While imports will continue to meet the by our own DRDO which is being practiced by and we expect to launch it in February,” Dr. immediate requirement of the armed forces, all the Service Selection Board for Army and Saraswat, adding, Nirbhay has good loitering indications are that very clear that our services Air Force. We look after the soldiers at high capability, good control and guidance, high would take more and more systems based on altitude for their clothing, for their survival degree of accuracy in terms of impact and India R&D and Indian Defence production. and high altitude in cold condition and also for very good stealth features. “If you look at our portfolio, we are working the foot requirements. We have a laboratory on some of the cutting edge technologies. In which produces the vegetables and the fruits Self reliance is the buzz word all our UAV programmes, we will employ best for consumption by our armed forces. Once “Independence of control is our buzz word of the technology in composite, the power upon a time the entire load which was needed for self reliance. To that extent I can say DRDO plants, the sensors and also the command by our armed forces deployed in the high has done exceedingly well because while we controls and autonomy for the system”, Dr. altitude, were used to be imported and used used to depend on imports of majority of Saraswat noted. to be transported from Delhi and Chandigarh our systems in the 1980s, today our import “Our LCA itself is 4th plus generation aircraft, which used to cost a lot of money. content is purely on electronic components with its unique features – configuration, Today, more than 70 per cent requirement is and some sensors which are not cost effective composite structures, glass cockpit, integrated met indigenously i.e, locally, and not only have to produce in this country. For example, if you avionics and health monitoring systems. If we trained local farmers and the army units for take in the case of missile today, we are only you take all these parameters, it makes a state producing these vegetables and fruits, but as importing electronic chips, we are importing of the art aircraft, that is why we call it as the a result today, this self reliance has come in a may be some of the sensors, otherwise all 4th plus generation, we don’t call it as 4th big way”. materials, all subsistence, all modules for doing generation”. “We are also having a programme whereby the integration of the missiles are indigenous”, “The next generation of the aircraft that we we are going to work with the Department Dr. Saraswat said. are building now is Advance Medium Combat of our Rural Development and more Design technology, design capability, testing Aircraft. It will have practically everything than 1000 panchayats will be supplied capability and all related infrastructure have available in today’s world as far as aeronautics with these bio-digesters”, Dr. Saraswat been very well set up in this country. “I would is concerned” concluded.

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ight Combat Aircraft-Tejas is India’s Plan. As on January 12, 2013, LCA-Tejas has two technology demonstrator aircraft. - 6 countries to have developed a dream project meant to boost the successfully completed 1977 test flights. There was a gap of two generations of Nuclear – Powered Submarine Lindigenous aerospace capabilities. It technologies at that time. - 7 countries to have developed own has emerged as an epochal product that the Early years The challenge was taken up and the first Main Battle Tank and 4th generation nation can be proud of. In the early eighties, it was realised that Technology Demonstrator encompassing The value of the aerospace “self-reliance” no organisation existed which had the total fourth generation fighter aircraft Combat Aircraft. initiative was not simply the production of capability to develop such an aircraft all on technologies was flown on January 4, 2001. DRDO has established 52 laboratories an aircraft, but also the building of a local its own. The last time an indigenous fighter By March 2004, with one more Technology with over 7500 scientists and around industry capable of creating state-of-the- aircraft, the HF 24 flew was in 1961. Since Demonstrator and one Prototype vehicle, all 20,000 support staff and exhaustive art products with commercial spin-offs then, the HF 24 assembly line had been shut the technologies of the fourth generation for a global market. The LCA programme down and the design team had been wound relevant to the Tejas had been demonstrated infrastructure for testing and was intended in part to further expand up. The only way left was to develop an successfully, completing the technology comprehensive evaluation of weapon and advance India’s indigenous aerospace aircraft from scratch. demonstration phase. systems and military equipment. capabilities. To better accomplish these goals, the It is worth recognising that during the last DRDO continues in its march over There has been delay in the manufacturing government of India in 1984 decided to two decades; the effort of the Tejas team path of excellence exploring new of LCA-Tejas. The Initial Operational establish the Aeronautical Development has not only gone into production of the frontiers in the realm of cutting edge Clearance-1 (IOC-1) for the Tejas has been Agency (ADA) to manage the LCA aircraft and the flight testing, it has uplifted defence technologies. achieved on the 10th January, 2011. It was programme. Hindustan Aeronautics the technology level of various disciplines of the first time an indigenously designed Limited, (HAL) was to be the principal design, development, ground testing and and developed military fighter aircraft was partner with participation of various DRDO flight testing in the country. Technology DEFENCE RESEARCH & certified for Air Force operations. Presently, & CSIR Laboratories, Public & private sector levels of these areas have been taken up DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION LCA development activities leading to final industries and academic institutions. to fourth generation in the country. The Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India operational clearance are in progress. Tejas Programme had been initiated Programme has also nurtured a large The deliveries of aircraft are scheduled nearly three decades ago to develop the human capital of Aeronautical Engineers www.drdo.gov.in in the 12th plan period. It is planned to technologies of the fourth generation during the last two decades. This evolution induct six LCA squadrons by the end of 13th fighter aircraft and demonstrate them on of the eco systems in Aeronautics has made

Issued by Aeromag 12 DirectorateAeromag of Public Interface13 (MFDs) and a Head Up Display (HUD). A created through the LCA programme have glass cockpit uses several displays driven significantly increased the level of technical by flight management systems, which can competence in the country, thereby giving be adjusted to display flight information as the confidence to take up more complex needed. This simplifies aircraft operation fighter aircraft developments activities in and navigation and allows pilots to focus the future. ADA has taken up the Design and only on the most pertinent information. Development of next generation fighter- The Tejas is a tailless, compound delta Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). platform. This platform is designed to Technological capabilities acquired through keep the Tejas small and lightweight. The LCA programme enabled ADA to participate use of this platform also minimises the in the development of 5th generation control surfaces needed (no tail planes or Combat Aircraft. fore planes, just a single vertical tailfin), Spin-off benefits Indigenous technology permits carriage of a wider range of external development initiative of `Tejas` Programme stores, and confers better close-combat, has potential spin-off benefits to other aircraft high-speed, and high-alpha performance development Programme and to support characteristics than conventional wing aircraft operating in Defence Service. designs. Tejas has re-scripted the history of Indian mission with surgical precision is a privilege to battlefield, agility and manoeuvrability are The coherent pulse-Doppler Multi Mode Aeronautics in golden letters. Success story of watch. It is the ultimate dream machine of a crucial. The use of advanced aerodynamic, Radar is designed to operate equally Tejas is an epitome of corporate collaboration patriotic pilot who wants to score honours for structural, avionics and control systems has the country ready to take on future military (MFD), Head Up Display (HUD) and Stand effectively in the Air to Air and Air to Surface involving R&D laboratories of DRDO, CSIR, his country. given LCA all weather, day/night capability and civil aviation challenges. by Instrumentation System driven by Open domains. Jointly developed as an Indian – CEMILAC, DGAQA, Defence PSUs like HAL and LCA is the smallest lightweight multi-role with excellent mission and point performance. Tejas Mark-I is planned at present for Architecture Mission and Display Computer. Israeli venture, it features multi-target Air to BEL, among others,, Private sector participants supersonic aircraft in the world. With state-of LCA’s emergence has led to the development 40 aircraft only. Tejas Mark-II aircraft is Any modern fighter is only as good as the Air Track, Hi Resolution Synthetic Aperture and prominent educational institutions, all the–art technologies in every aspect of design in state-of-the-art materials, manufacturing under development with an alternate weapons she can deliver on target. The Tejas Mapping and specialized Air to Sea modes. coordinated by nodal organisation ADA. and development, this single seat, single processes, computational and test facilities higher powered engine with considerable is designed to carry a veritable plethora Open Architecture Computer (OAC) Tejas rejuvenated the field of Aeronautics engine tactical fighter from India is among the at the national level, taking the country to improvements. Final cost assessment will of air to air, air to surface, precision guided designed and developed by ADA, combines in India with capabilities of Research, Design best in the world in its class. technological self-reliance. Tejas is fitted with be available only after the development and standoff weaponry. In the air to air the functions of earlier mission computer, & Development, Fabrication, Assembly, The mission of LCA programme is to design advanced sensors like Multi Mode Radar phase of Mark II is completed. Scope for cost arena, the Tejas carries long range beyond display processor, video switching unit and Testing facilities, Air worthiness Certification and develop a world class fighter for Indian (MMR) Litening Pod (Day and Night imaging reduction of Tejas Mk-I has been examined visual range weapons, with highly agile high mission preparation and retrieval unit. and Quality Assurance undergoing a radical Air Force to replace MiG series of aircraft and sensors). These when integrated with the and the same is assessed as not feasible in off-bore sight missiles to tackle any close Real time simulator, Hardware-in-Loop upgrade. The sheer elegance and dignity with to create the technology base in the country on board weapon system, makes it a potent view of limited quantities. combat threat. (Iron Bird) Simulator, Engineer-in Loop which it zooms to skies and accomplishes the for such a development. For Survival in today’s multi role combat aircraft. LCA -- christened `Tejas’ by then Prime Tejas is equipped with a quadruplex simulator Systems Development and Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at a ceremony digital fly-by-wire flight control system to Evaluation Facility are some of the facilities held at Bangalore on May 4, 2003 -- surely ease handling by the pilot. The digital FBW that enable the pilot an exhaustive and has taken a long time from the drawing system of the Tejas employs a powerful confidence building testing and evaluation board to what it’s today. Sceptics had digital flight control computer (DFCC) of all systems of the aircraft before flying the written off the project many times over. The comprising four computing channels, each Tejas. doubters thought it made better sense to with its own independent power supply and The Tejas is a pilot’s aeroplane and import a similar aircraft, even though under all housed in a single LRU. nowhere is this more evident than in existing technology denial regimes India Tejas is intentionally made longitudinally her handling qualities and performance would have to settle for less sophisticated unstable to enhance manoeuvrability. The characteristics. She rockets off the runway models. Control laws (CLAW) recover Stability and and into the air in a mere 500 metres, and provide good Handling Qualities to the Pilot. her control harmony and carefree handling Re-inventing the wheel .The autopilot provides pilot relief characteristics are clearly demonstrated in India’s scientists and engineers had to re- functions. This helps the pilot to do more the almost poetic ballet in the air that is the invent the wheel in many areas, but they head down activities (especially mission aerobatic display routine. have designed, tested and produced a critical activities) without being concerned Tejas development programme has also world-class machine, which the country’s Air about the aircraft departing from its flight accomplished the design and development Force can fly with pride and confidence. path. of two -seater trainer aircraft for Indian Air Tajas has tailless, compound delta The Tejas employs CFC materials for up to Force (PV-5). Being a fully operational trainer configuration with size and weight 45 per cent of its airframe, including in the this prototype is also obtaining the full advantage and better close combat, fuselage (doors and skins), wings (skin, spars operational clearance. high speed and high angle-of –attack and ribs), elevons, tailfin, rudder, air brakes characteristics. The longitudinal stability is and landing gear doors. Composites are LCA-Navy relaxed to enhance agility, manoeuvrability used to make an aircraft both lighter and The success of Tejas programme for and performance. To improve high speed stronger at the same time compared to an IAF drew the confidence of Indian Navy handling and reduce wave drag, the wing is all-metal design, and the LCA’s percentage entrusting ADA with the Design and optimised with camber & twist, wing body employment of CFCs is one of the highest Development of Naval Version of LCA blending and area ruled fuselage. among contemporary aircraft of its class for operation from Aircraft Carriers. Tejas has an Airframe designed for The use of composites in the LCA resulted Aerodynamic fixes to improve low speed strength and stiffness under specified loads in a 40 per cent reduction in the total performance for Carrier Operation, addition in extreme environment with durability and number of parts compared to using a of Arrestor Hook for deck recovery, need damage tolerance. metallic frame for a stronger Undercarriage and Cockpit Tejas incorporates a highly reliable The term Glass Cockpit refers to a modern redesign for naval operations have made quadruplex digital fly-by-wire Flightcockpit in which all the round dialed the LCA Navy development programme an Control System. The new generation glass electro-mechanical instruments have been immense challenge. cockpit comprises Multi Function Displays replaced with Multi-Function Displays World class infrastructure facilities

Aeromag 14 Aeromag 15 Tejas is very close to getting IOC says Shri PS Subramanyam Director, ADA in this interview to Aeromag Asia.

Tejas Navy? in Goa. This will be a unique achievement, While landing on the deck, the arrester hook Tejas Naval Aircraft was flown last April, we when the Aircraft goes over the ramp of latches on to the arresting gear and the Aircraft TEJAS Programme is dashing towards got feedback from the flights and on the basis angle 14 degree and does ski-jump. Very few will come to a stop within a short distance and of this, further design improvements are going countries in the world have this capability. also high deceleration. on and by February 2013, the Aircraft will be In the Shore Based Test Facility for the Tejas The part of arresting gear, the arresting wires the completion of IOC: Subramanyam back for flight test. We are targeting a very Naval variant, the team is working for the are also created at the shore-based facility. important technology event in the first half of operation of Arrester hook and arrester gear The test will continue in the Goa facility till the roadmap for the LCA-Tejas programme the Air Force. this year, where the Tejas Naval Aircraft will do which is very similar to the deck of an aircraft Aircraft carrier is available. What’s the update on the LCA Tejas and the milestones you are looking So before the FOC completion, all these the ski-jump from the Shore Based Test Facility carrier. The shore-based test facility in Goa has programme? going forward to? activities are achievable. By 2014 December We are very close to the IOC clearance and After the IOC clearance, we are going to we will achieve full FOC reaching all we have already completed around 2000 work towards FOC in which we will envisage objectives and that will see 20 Aircraft flights. There is an order for 20 aircraft in the the flight envelope of the aircraft from the ordered by IAF. IOC configuration and another for 20 more 22 degree of angular attack to 24 degree of We hope that within about five years, aircraft in FOC configuration. attack and the maneuvering of the aircraft the 40 aircraft ordered by IAF 20 in the IOC Even though we have creditable from 6 g to 8 g. Also we will integrate new configuration and 20 in the FOC clearance achievements, there are a few design missiles. For FOC we have to achieve the in- configuration can be delivered. And improvements which we are preparing flight refueling, which will give extended during this process, some refinement of and these improvements will lead us to IOC flying hours. the software and some of the hardware if standard. And towards FOC target realisation we necessary will also be done. are integrating a 23 mm gun and also some Could you share your thoughts on the other conventional weapons indicated by What are the advancements on the LCA

Defence Minister A.K.Antony visiting ADA stall at Aero India 2011. ADA Director Shri P.S.Subramanyam, ADA Technology Director (GS) Shri R.Swaminathan, Secretary Defence Production Shri R.K.Singh, Dr.Prahlada, Scientific Advisor and DRDO Director General Dr.V.K.Saraswat, Union Minister Dr.M.M.Pallam Raju, Air Chief Marshal P.V.Naik , Defence Secretary Shri Pradeep Kumar, LCA Navy Project Director Shri C.D.Balaji also seen.

Aeromag 16 Aeromag 17 technologies like:- Stealth, super cruise, Join a world Super maneuverability, advanced avionics systems with concepts of Net-centric warfare and pilot associate based software to assist renowned aerospace the decision making of the pilots. All the electronics will be state-of-the-art in terms of communication networking, processors and engineering team software practices. This also envisages active electronically scanned array radar (AESA) and also principles of shared aperture and special > radomes with features of frequency selective suppression. At present the conceptual design is in final phase and will be completed in the first half of this year.

Could you share new initiatives of ADA? ADA has taken up the technology and growth of the country as a very important aspect and is trying to evolve in the areas of design, simulation, analysis, testing facility to catch up with the rest of the world. High power computer facilities model based system definition, model based system engineering specially applied to electro-mechanical systems is the major thrust. ADA also has taken up the human resources as major challenge and recruiting new scientists through various induction schemes and also launching programmes for improving the skill of scientists and staff in respective areas with supplementing with various training programmes within the organisation and outside organisation. Share your thoughts on Aero India 2013, and the capabilities that ADA is going to showcase in this mega Bangalore event? Aero India 2013 is the platform where ADA would showcase the various disciplines like: CFD capabilities, Aero Dynamics, the capabilities of design and development of complex composites structures, Structural Analysis by Opportunities for experienced Structural team. The products developed by the general systems directorate in terms of aerospace engineers various electro-mechanical systems will also all features of a typical Aircraft carrier like interface system and upgrade of Avionics be displayed. The avionics system directorate Vikramaditya including landing and take-off systems hardware. will display the products and capabilities of Stress I F&DT I Airframe I Aero-engines facilities. The flight control system of MK II will have an design, development, testing and certification. The second Aircraft is also getting ready and upgrade of digital flight control computer with A ground based stimulator will be a special it will fly this year. major modifications and some other major attraction for the public. The product support At Atkins, you’ll be part of a growing, Join a company that offers a friendly work It is heartening to say that Indian Navy is modifications. directorate will be showing the capability of international aerospace team that is a partner environment, and values your work-life considering a requirement of 8 Naval Aircraft Both Naval and Air Force variant of MK II the aircraft, flight control, maintenance and of choice for world-leading aircraft and balance. Find out more about the opportunities as Limited Series Production to put the would be contemporary when they get into simulators. The flight control system directorate aero-engine manufacturers. available at: programme in the fast track for flight test and production by the end of this decade. will display capability of indigenous evaluation of the fighter variant. Both Air Force and Navy have given product development and system engineering You’ll also join one of the world’s leading www.atkinsglobal.com/aeroindiajobs In both LCA Air Force and Navy, our team is indication of five squadrons of Air Force capabilities of integrated flight control system. design and engineering consultancies, eagerly working for the MK II variants. The MK variant and 40+ aircraft of naval variant, and he ADA will also demonstrate the employing over 17,400 people across the globe. II variant will be equipped with high power programmes are going towards achieving the capability of its aircraft through a series engine, on board oxygen generating system. objectives of MK II requirements. of aerobatic flying demonstration by Opportunities are available now in our This aircraft will take care of all aspects of Tejas aircraft. Bangalore office for aerospace engineers with maintenance-related issues from MK I. The Could you throw light on the advanced A 1:1 mockup model of the LCA trainer more than five years’ experience. technologies of various subsystems like fuel medium combat aircraft programme? would also be put up on display for system, hydraulic system and ECS system, ADA is working on feasibility studies and general public. Thus, ADA targets to brake system will have current technology conceptual design of Advanced Medium display capabilities and products that it has with respect to the rest of the world. And the Combat Aircraft whose main objective is to acquired and developed over a period of Avionics system will undergo a major change provide 5th generation Medium Combat two decades and also display the profiles of in terms of more comfortable pilot vehicle Aircraft with emphasis on the 5th generations future programmers like AMCA.

Aeromag 18 AeromagDiscover more19 Balaji shared his thoughts with Aeromag Asia What are the major changes between Airforce and the Naval LCA Versions? Naval version of LCA is designed with a landing gear and associated LCA-Navy structure to cater for a descent rate of 7.1 m/s vis-à-vis 3m/s for the Air force to facilitate arrested recovery on board a carrier. The aircraft has a fuel dump system to bring the aircraft weight to landing condition in case of emergencies before recovery onboard. There is an additional can be a replacement control surface the LEVCON to bring down the landing speed for pilot comfort. for Sea Harrier: Balaji What were the challenges faced during the development of the Naval version? Development of special materials to cater for high landing loads was the biggest challenge. As an indigenous effort, maraging steel required for Landing gear was developed by MIDHANI, Hyderabad and forged at Bharath Forge, Pune. The development and integration of the LEVCON surface and the arrestor gear was another big challenge as these were areas where there was no expertise in-house. Testing and Qualification of various system components to withstand the shock loads due to arrested landing was another area of challenge. Various test fixtures were specifically designed and developed for qualification of these equipments.

What was the reason for delay in the development of the programme? The Naval Programme closely followed the Air Force programme. Further, as LCA Navy was the first completely indigeniSed air element to design and build, development of navy specific equipment and technologies took more time than anticipated due to unforeseen challenges encountered. What was the requirement of grounding of NP1 post limited fights? The first Naval prototype was faced with various challenges specially with respect to the fuel system and ECS systems requiring major changes. The aircraft was cleared for limited sorties pending these design changes, as the initial flight test results would give ADA and II. Structural Test Specimen in Mk2 configuration HAL, ARDC valuable data towards improvements of the overall naval he LCA Navy programme was government”. programme (which has happened as expected). Modifications to main started in 2003 March with 40 per Present Status landing gear design were carried out post analysis of ground test Tcent funding from Navy. Background The first Naval LCA Navy prototype, the NP1 had its results. NP1 is presently undergoing all the above changes to meet A confident Project Director C D Balaji Post the successful flight of the Air Force maiden flight on 27th April12, post which initial flight the ski jump requirement to be undertaken at INS Hansa Goa. said: “We are slightly ahead of the schedule Technology Demonstrator TD1 in the year testing was completed, covering various critical test and LCA Navy can be a replacement for Sea 2001, LCA Navy variant was conceived and points which were required to refine the simulation What were the reasons for the delay of NP2 aircraft Harrier in future. Navy is closely monitoring approved by the Government in March models used during the initial design and development. development? the project and the government wanted to 2003 as replacement for the Sea Harrier fleet This would be applied to other prototypes NP2 and NP5 The second prototype, the NP2, was upgraded to incorporate all make this project as a success. So we have to Operating from INS Viraat. LCA Navy was as improvements during the development. NP1 has also major modifications like the lightning protection, rain water proofing, make this as a success”. envisaged to operate from the indigenous carried out undercarriage retraction, which has given the based on developments carried out on the Air Force version and the Unlike the IOC for the Air Force variant, the Aircraft Carrier (IAC) ,with a 14 Deg ramp design team a fair idea on the performance capabilities of initial flight testing of NP1. This called for approximately 150 drawings main focus for the Naval LCA is the Carrier and arrested landing capability. the aircraft in an operational scenario. Presently, the aircraft to be changed and upgraded. The fuel and ECs systems of the aircraft compatibility demonstration and IOC The complete Full Scale Engineering is undergoing modifications and tests which are mandatory was also modified to NP1 latest standards, which required validation on capability. Development of the Naval version of LCA for its Ski jump launch at the Naval Air Station at Goa. The NP1 itself prior incorporation on NP2. The aircraft has also been fitted C D Balaji The significant challenge is that the (FSED Navy) was divided into two main second prototype being a fighter version NP2 is presently with RDI communication equipment in place of the original INCOM Project Director Aircraft has to take off from a 200 metre phases. undergoing equipping after successful completion of set resulting in layout changes and considerable wiring change. The small runway and during landing it has to fuselage structural coupling . The aircraft has incorporated improved landing gear is being fully qualified prior fitment on NP2. stop within a distance of 90 metres using a. FSED Navy Ph-1: lessons learnt from NP1 testing and first set of flights as well What was the reason to build the second Trainer NP5? arrester hook. I. Design and development of 2 Aircraft as from the ongoing flight tests of the LCA AF versions. The second Trainer prototype NP5 is being built as a risk mitigation “The Shore based test facility at the Goa (1 fighter and 1 Trainer) A Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF) replicating an aircraft factor. The aircraft will be nearer the production standard and will be Naval base will be ready by the middle of II. Structural Test Specimen (LEVCON), carrier with ski-jump take-off and arrested recovery is being help ADA and HAL ARDC to create production standard drawings for this year and we have recreated an Aircraft stub wing& Air intake) set up at the Naval Air station in Goa. The take off area of all trainers for the Navy. carrier with all test facilities by using 800 III. Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF) the SBTF is ready. The landing area is scheduled to be tonnes of steel”, he said. IV. Build of an additional Trainer (NP5) completed by mid 2013. What is the state of SBTF progress? “Unlike the Air Force version, the Naval within resources. Post successful launch of the first Naval prototype the SBTF being built at INS Hansa, Goa, is presently progressing on time Aircraft is a new experiment in India since NP1, Indian Navy has indicated interest in Limited Series meeting all major milestones. The take-off area has been cleared for we don’t have any past experience. Now b. FSED Navy ph-2: Production (LSP) of 8 aircraft (4 trainers and 4 fighters) in testing. The landing area will be completely cleared by mid-2013. everything is on schedule and the test I. Design and Development of 2 fighters the Mk1 configuration. will be conducted before December this in Mk2 configuration with higher thrust year, the approved schedule from the engine.

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ndia’s growth in aerospace would inaugurate this biennial event, which Republic, Russian Knights-Russian Air Force technologies, complemented by its provides a significant platform for Indian Aerobatic Team and IAF’s Sarang Aerobatic Iexpanding economy, makes Aero India and Foreign vendors. The five day show aims Team. 2013 an ideal platform to nurture and further at promoting products and services being The first edition of Aero India was held Aerospace interests. offered by Indian Defence Industry in the in December 1996 with an objective to Department of Defence Production, International Market and providing exposure provide significant platform for business Ministry of Defence, Government of India is to the Armed Forces, R & D personnel to the opportunities in the International Aviation hosting the ninth International Aerospace latest Aviation and Aerospace Industry. sector as well as to exhibit capabilities of & Defence Exhibition Aero India 2013 at Air While Aero India 2011 saw the participation Indian Defences R & D and Production. Being Force Station Yelahanka Bangalore from of exhibitors from 29 countries with more a biennial event, subsequent editions were February six to 10. Defence Exhibition than 675 companies and 47 overseas held in 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 Organisation, MoD, has appointed delegations accommodated over the and 2011. While a modest 176 companies Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce gross exhibition area of 75,000 Sqm, participated in the second edition of Aero and Industry (FICCI) as the Event managers the ninth Edition of this International India in 1996, the event in its ninth Edition of Aero India 2013. Aerospace Exhibition is expected to see the of 2013 is expected to feature over 600 Aero India is an aviation - linked platform participation of over 600 companies and 78 companies. which is instrumental in showcasing India’s overseas delegations accommodated over More than 78 official delegations are ability to be in the forefront of technology an approximate area of 1,25,000 Sqm. expected to attend the four day exhibition spectrum, the country’s global outlook The largest overseas participation is seen with many products expected to be and its potential as a major market for the from the USA with indoor space occupied launched by Indian and Foreign Companies aviation industry. It is a perfect forum to being 1,185 sqm followed by Israel and during the exhibitions. Several Business to promote and showcase aerospace related Russia. Other major participants are France, Business meetings are planned to be held products to a discerning professional the UK, Germany and Belgium, Bulgaria, on the sidelines. audience. It also provides a world of Italy, Ukraine, Australia, Belarus, Czech The main thrust of DRDO - ADA pavilion opportunity to network with aviation Republic, Japan, Norway, South Africa, at Aero India 2013 will be centred industry of national/international repute Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, Canada, around projections of aerospace related and benefit from sharing of expertise in the the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, the UAE R&D advancement made by DRDO fields of R&D, production and development and Singapore. labs and the coordianted efforts of support with other global players. The event would also see the participation various R & D work centres of DRDO. The Defence Minister Mr. AK Antony of aerobatic teams – Flying Bulls from Czech DRDO laboratories are participating www.irkut.com Aeromag 22 Aeromag 23 and showcasing their technological might world glimpses of prospective multirole Divisions of HAL are being showcased. in various formats -- indoor and outdoor fighter (PMF) also known as Fifth Generation The other specialities of the HAL pavilion exhibition and static and flying displays. Fighter Aircraft (FGFA). This is under co- include 3D video mapping of HTT-40, HAL will showcase it strength in design, development with the Russians”, says Dr. Dornier Glass cockpit, scale models development and production will be R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, HAL. of aerospace structures of GSLV MkII, showcased through its products during ALH- Dhruv, LCH and Rudra (Mk 4 WSI) GSLV Mk III and PSLV. The Rotary Wing the Aero-India 2013. The major attractions will be on flying display. Scale Models of Corner will provide the visitors through of the HAL’s pavilion include in-house Light Utility Helicopter, Hawk, Light Combat simulation & visual display, a helicopter designs such as Light Combat Helicopter Aircraft (LCA) and Su-30 will also be on view of the technologies, the capabilities (LCH), “Rudra” the weaponised Advance display. and competencies built in the Company. Light Helicopter (ALH) and Intermediate In addition, Pilotless Target Aircraft There will also be a holographic projection Jet Trainer (IJT). (Lakshya), Shakti engine, state-of-the- depicting capabilities of LCA, Hawk, LCH and “For the first time, we will present to the art accessories and avionics from various LUH. Rosoboronexport at Aero India 2013 osoboronexport delegation is to Rosoboronexport will present the Yak- present the latest export models 130 combat trainer, Il-78MK-90 tanker, the Rof Russian aviation and air defence newest Il-76MD-90A military transport equipment and discuss the promising aircraft, Be-200 multipurpose amphibian, areas in military-technical cooperation Mi-35M, Mi-26T2, Ka-31 and Ka-226T between Russia and India and other helicopters, as well as many other new countries in the Asia-Pacific region. samples of the Russian aircraft industry, AERO INDIA 2013 will give a new impetus including training aids and airborne to strong positive military-technical weapons. cooperation between Russia and India and Russian planes and helicopters have other proven to be worthy in the Asia-Pacific countries in the Asia-Pacific region at the region. The fact that India’s Republic Day AERO INDIA 2013 to be held in Bangalore Parade 2012 started with a flyover by from February 6 to 10. the newest Mi-17V-5 military transport helicopters, which were given the honor of carrying the National Flag and the Army, Navy and Air Force flags, was a clear evidence of India’s strong confidence in Russian aviation equipment. administrative and political centers, and Building an antiaircraft and missile infrastructure components in India – the defence system, without which it is Antey-2500 ADMS, Tor-M2E and Buk-M2E impossible to talk about the reliable SAM systems, as well as the Pantsir-S1 security of any state, is very promising for SPAAAGM system and Igla-S MANPADS.` the development of a military-technical Rosoboronexport Deputy Director dialogue with the countries in the General Viktor Komardin heading the joint region, particularly with India. With its Rostec and Rosoboronexport delegation vast experience in this sphere, Russia noted that in cooperation with India will showcase a wide range of reliable Rosoboronexport came over, de facto, systems capable of providing assured from traditional sales pattern to joint protection for military installations, development of the latest equipment.

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Aeromag 28 Aeromag 29 LCA project has given us Technology to dominate Rolls-Royce a lot of challenges and advantages presence at Aero India 2013 Rolls-Royce, the global power systems defence modernization goals.” will be used to highlight the company’s company, will highlight the use of its John Gay, Senior Vice-President — expansive services capability and offer innovative technology to enhance Defence Aerospace, South Asia, Rolls- visiting customers analysis of how customer capability at the 9th Aero India Royce, said: “It is a pleasure for us to be initiatives such as fuel management may in the oil filtration area we indigenously We are now looking for more projects for in Bangalore from February 6th-10th, a part of Aero India, which gives us a help to improve operational performance developed hydraulic filters capable of various subsystems of Combat Aircrafts 2013. The Rolls-Royce stand (B4.3 in the platform to showcase our technology and reduce costs. operating in pressure line, return line and including Advanced Medium Combat UK Pavilion) will showcase its iPad-based and products and has been an enabler The Adour Mk871 engine powers the case drain line with a pressure range of 35 Aircraft (AMCA). services technology for the first time at for exchange of innovative ideas. Rolls- Indian AJT and is assembled and tested bar to 280 bar. Filters developed by CVRDE We had faced a lot of difficulties during the show and feature the Adour Mk871 Royce is proud to have powered the in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited along with the gear box have flown 2000 the initial stage in development of industrial engine, which powers India’s latest Hawk Indian armed forces for 80 years. As our (HAL), an example of a partnership hours so far on various LCA aircrafts. partner, in view of special materials, high Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT), and the in-service fleets continue to increase between the two companies that has now CVRDE has also developed a Power rejection rates to achieve high quality and CTS800 helicopter engine. we are looking to strengthen our local flourished for 57 years. Take Off (PTO) shaft for LCA with titanium no private industry came forward to take the Kishore Jayaraman, President, Rolls- partnerships to deliver greater levels of The CTS800 engine is designed and alloy diaphragm capable of taking large risk. I personally visited M/s. Shanthi Gears, Royce India, said: “Aero India is a significant support to the benefit of the customers developed by the Light Helicopter misalignments and technology transfer is Coimbatore explained the opportunities platform for us in the continuing here.” Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a being done to M/s. Godrej & Boyce, Mumbai to Chief Executive and requested their development of our business. India is an The touch screen technology on the 50:50 partnership between Rolls-Royce and M/s. Lakshmi Technology & Engineering assistance for making a prototypes. Also I important market for Rolls-Royce with a stand will enable visitors to gain a new and Honeywell. It has passed 100,000 in- Dr P Sivakumar, Industries Pvt Ltd, a Coimbatore based briefed about the advantages in the future number of significant local partners. We insight in to the capabilities of the service flight hours and demonstrated Director, CVRDE, Chennai. company. once the company exposed to high speed look forward to accelerating our business portfolio of Rolls-Royce defence engines proven technology and reliable Presently, a 5 kW Brushless high speed DC gear box development. development and partnership initiatives which power aircraft in all market sectors. performance in a variety of demanding generator is under development and it will Similarly, M/s. MikroFlo Filters, Hyderabad as we work to further contribute to India’s In addition, new iPad based technology operational environments. ombat Vehicles Research and be completed at the earliest. took up the manufacturing of the Hydraulic Development Establishment Thanks to the LCA programme, a lot of filters after lot of persuasion. Now I want C(CVRDE), a DRDO lab under the Indian companies including BEML. Mahindra, to thank both the companies for their Ministry of Defence, is a proud partner of Tata Motors, L&T and Ashok Leyland initial support. Presently, both of them are LCA programme. ventured into Aerospace and Aviation field. successfully doing good business not only CVRDE, who is responsible for Armoured The experience gained in LCA programme is for LCA but also they export high speed gear Fight Vehicles development, got an very much useful to enter commercial sector boxes and filters. As a DRDO Lab, CVRDE opportunity to associate with the LCA also. The LCA projects have given CVRDE cannot manufacture the products to meet programme in late 1980s, when Dr.VS a lot of exposure in the field of vigorous the production requirement. Arunachalam was the Scientific Advisor testing and the documentation culture even Now we are developing the high speed to Defence Minister. During that time, I before ISO accreditation. We have obtained bearings successfully for LCA. After seeing was working in the Transmission division, certification from Airworthy agencies all the work of CVRDE for LCA, Dr V.K. developing for Armoured Fighting Vehicle interacting with CEMILAC and DGAQA, a Saraswat, DRDO Chief and Scientific Advisor project and Shri. M Natarajan, former DRDO multiple agencies coordination, whereas for to Defence Minister, has given us another chief was heading the Transmission Division. armoured tanks, we have self certification. project of developing landing gear for Our expertise was in the field of design Rustom II, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. and development of transmissions for the Armoured Fighting Vehicle applications and we were thrilled when we got a project to design and develop high speed gearbox for LCA. Even though HAL and other partners raised doubts about the capability of CVRDE, Dr.V S Arunachalam had a trust on CVRDE in taking up the gear box project for LCA programme and CVRDE proved it in an excellent way. We were making transmission for Battle Tanks with a speed of 2400-3000 rpm. But our real challenge was to develop high speed gearbox with a speed of 16810 rpm for a fighter aircraft and achieving the gear quality of DIN class 5 from class 6 & 7 of ground vehicle applications. For the tanks, the bearing reliability is 90% and for the aircraft application reliability factor of the  AS 9100 C Certification process at advance stage bearing has to be enhanced to 99%. Along with the gear box, another project to develop Hydraulic filters for LCA was entrusted with us. In view of our expertise

Aeromag 30 Aeromag 31 Aero India 2013: HAL to Fly The World can change in minutes ! Dhruv, Rudra and LCH

AL’s strength in design, Combat Aircraft (LCA) and Su-30 will development and production also be on display. Hwill be showcased through its In addition, Pilotless Target Aircraft products during the up-coming Aero- (Lakshya), Shakti engine, state-of- India 2013. The major attractions of the the-art accessories and avionics from HAL’s pavilion include in-house designs various Divisions of HAL are being such as Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), showcased. “Rudra” the weaponised Advance Light The other specialities of the HAL Helicopter (ALH) and Intermediate Jet pavilion include 3D video mapping Trainer (IJT). of HTT-40, Dornier Glass cockpit, “For the first time, we will present scale models of aerospace structures to the world glimpses of prospective of GSLV MkII, GSLV Mk III and PSLV. multirole fighter (PMF) also known as The Rotary Wing Corner will provide Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA). the visitors through simulation & This is under co-development with the visual display, a helicopter view of Russians”, said Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, the technologies, the capabilities and HAL. competencies built in the Company. ALH- Dhruv, LCH and Rudra (Mk 4 WSI) There will also be a holographic will be on flying display. Scale Models projection depicting capabilities of of Light Utility Helicopter, Hawk, Light LCA, Hawk, LCH and LUH.

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The delegation will meet Bangalore of biotechnologies and high-tech services. Development Authority about future Innovative, market-leading companies are opportunities for Bavarian companies to be found in virtually every town and in assisting Land Acquisition, Town village in Bavaria due to the state’s policy Planning and Development, Engineering of building institutions of higher education Development. In Delhi the delegation and research all throughout the state. will meet the representatives of Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry Invest in Bavaria of Communications and Information “Invest- in-Bavaria” is the special division Technology. within the department of Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Transport and Economic power house Technology. The Invest in Bavaria team assists Bavaria, the largest state of Germany international companies, which are looking with Munich as its capital is Germany’s towards setting up offices in Bavaria, with strongest and fastest growing economy information, location analysis, data support, with a GDP of 446.4 billion Euros in 2011. and a professional network in the business Munich is rated the best for high quality of and governmental area and helps investors life in Europe. Bavaria is home to a great to make the best decisions. It is specifically number of global players like BMW, Siemens, dedicated to foreign direct investment Audi, Allianz, Infineon, Puma AG, Adidas policies and business location marketing. The AG, Infineon, MAN and many small and State of Bavaria opened its Office in India at medium sized companies of world class Bangalore in 2001 to offer first hand service for repute. Bavaria is also a world leader in Indian investors. For more details please visit Martin Zeil the field of clean technology, automotive, www.invest-in-bavaria.in Bavarian Minister materials & aerospace engineering, ICT, life sciences, optronics, nanotechnologies, industrial & automation technologies and biotechnology.

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Aeromag 36 Aeromag 37 range of technologies and methodologies. We have the capability to undertake N2GO - CEMILAC widens its horizons certification of Full Fledged Combat Aircraft, Helicopters, Engines, Systems, Equipment and Software programmes. While we Nitrogen gas have the ability to devise certification requirements for complex, electronic hardware of radars, communication systems, where and when EW systems and electro-optical payloads With the changing pace of technology and for various platforms from flight safety and mission criticality point of view we are you need it equipment, CEMILAC’s responsibilities mature enough to impartially safeguard have increased a thousand fold. CEMILAC the intellectual property of a developers by ensuring confidentiality of information. is working towards a goal where CEMILAC We have core teams to certify and ensure airworthiness in each of these areas. Certification is globally recognised, says What are the new initiatives of CEMILAC? Dr K Tamilmani, Distinguished Scientist & CEMILAC has risen to the challenges posed by the rapid development in Chief Executive, CEMILAC, DRDO, in this aeronautical software and the UAV programmes. We have already formulated interview to Aeromag Asia. and established procedures like the Dr K Tamilmani DDPMAS software certification and Distinguished Scientist & Chief Executive the DDPUAV to certify them. We have CEMILAC, DRDO conducted training for scientists and technologists of other laboratories so that it becomes easier for them to follow the DO standards – DO254 for hardware Could you share your thoughts on how time. exported platforms. CEMILAC is working and DO178 for software. Apart from that, airworthiness assurance is emerging as towards a goal where CEMILAC Certification we at CEMILAC believe that awareness an important discipline? Could you talk about your work in will be globally recognised. on the status of Indian Aeronautics Ever since man endeavored to fly, safety regard to verification of upgrades and should be disseminated throughout the and airworthiness have been major issues integration of imported /indigenous Could you throw some light on core country, to different genre of people. We of concern. Operational demands together systems? teams of CEMILAC, Areas of work, also strongly believes that young minds with extreme environmental stringency All aircraft last longer than the careers strength and competence? are the future of the country and take make aviation an activity least tolerant to of the original designers. Upgrading the The Centre for Military Airworthiness the initiative to conduct “Aeronautical failures. Over the last one and a half decades aircraft with the latest systems becomes & Certification (CEMILAC) performs Awareness Programme” at various there has been significant advancement in necessary for improved performance as well Certification and Airworthiness Activities educational institutions of Anna University the Aerospace activities in India. Aviation as increasing the life further. Airworthiness related to Aircraft, Helicopters, unmanned and VTU, Karnataka, IITs and IISc. We have materials, systems and complexities of certification of such upgrades, updates is Aerial vehicles, Air Launched vehicles, conducted various seminars/workshops missions have brought in greater challenges always a tricky issue. We have to ensure Engines and the Systems operated by the on indigenisation of aeronautical products for airworthiness assurance functions. that in the process of upgrading and Air Force, Navy, Coast guard and Army. of national importance where in DRDO/ Airworthiness assurance is fast emerging as changing the equipment, we do not CEMILAC’s corporate office is located at HAL would display products that could be an important discipline and need to account reduce the original levels of safety. This is Bangalore and regional offices at different indigenised, and the delegates to these for frontier projects like Light Combat a challenging task and our regional centres aero development centres of India. The seminars were Indian private industries. Aircraft, Advanced Light Helicopter, Light have been doing good work in these areas. nature & work of CEMILAC in DRDO is To sum up we will be working towards self Combat Helicopter, unmanned airborne The clearance for installation or use of the pretty unique in the sense that CEMILAC reliance through promoting indigenisation. vehicles, advanced missile systems, SARAS, item or equipment is given by the Regional is a Service Oriented Institution rendering FGFA and Aerostats etc. Centre for Military Airworthiness (RCMA) AIRWORTHINESS CETIFICATION SERVICES after ensuring that the item/equipment for military aircraft and airborne stores. Please share your thoughts on Aero Could you talk about CEMILAC’s meets all airworthiness requirements. Our spectrum of work is wide. It India 2013 and the capabilities you are For topping up tire pressure, engagements on providing concurrent The platform RCMAs give support during encompasses approving Designs, showcasing in this mega Bangalore event? airworthiness certification support to integration of the unit. We have worked on Performance, System integration, ATPs, CEMILAC has been assigned the undercarriage struts, indigenous development? Boeing P8I, MiG-27, Su-30, Jaguar etc. Software IV & V and certification of Ab-initio responsibility of conducting the Aero India Actually, views of CEMILAC are sought by programmes. Airworthiness Assurance Seminar, a precursor to the Airshow, for the accumulators & other the ministry at the project definition stage Could you elaborate on widening in Licence manufacture covers approval third time consecutively. There has been itself. CEMILAC is associated with the horizons of CEMILAC? of Modification, Deviation Assessment a continued improvement in the conduct nitrogen applications. project from the requirement stage and Yes, with the changing pace of and Failure Analysis. We undertake of the seminar. This year the theme is all design and development activities are technology and equipment, CEMILAC’s certification of Bought Out items. We also ‘Aerospace Products progressed concurrently with certification responsibilities have increased a thousand provide continued airworthiness to all aero Challenges in Design to Deployment’ and activities such as design evaluation, analysis fold. Airworthiness Assurance is being platforms. we have 62 speakers, out of which 52 are ® and test activities. While we have been given to UAVs and Missiles, and other Our strength lies in the expertise gained invited talks and 12 are contributed. Of the working on LCA, ALH, LCH etc., it has been aero programmes. We are involved in fuel over the four decades of concurrent 50 invited talks, 23 are Indian speakers and HALE HAMILTON Excellence in Pressure & Flow Control observed that concurrent certification certification. A new impetus has been given involvement with aircraft design, 27 from the rest of the world. The seminar results in saving time and cost, as it gives to indigenous propulsion programmes. development, manufacturing and is of three days duration with 15 sessions, ACIRCOR International, Inc. Company space to remedial actions at the appropriate We are also extending Airworthiness to operational deployment involving a wide on diverse topics. www.halehamilton.com Aeromag 38 Aeromag 39 capability to operate on a/c carriers with STOBAR system installed. At the end of 2009 the first series MiG-29K/KUB were shipped to India. The year 2004 contract was finally completed in Indian navy gets 2011 with the customer getting all 16 a/c quite in time. While expecting a commissioning of “Vikramaditya” aircraft carrier with the IN, the fighters are stationed on the costal air base in Goa. The fighters’ commissioning with the IN took place on February 19, 2010. On March 12, 2010, that time option MiG-29K fighters on additional 29 MiG-29K/KUB had got a status of the firm contract. MiG Corp started its implementation since the summer 2011. Just before the shipment of a first batch of a/c under the n December 2012 the MiG Corporation electro-remote control system with four- second contract, MiG-29K/KUB fighters were tested on shipped to the Indian Navy four fold reservation, a low profile on the radar “Vikramaditya”. On July 17, 2012 the MiG’s landing gear wheels IMiG-29K/KUB multi-role ship-borne screen, an increased fuel tanks and an open touched the “Vikramaditya”’s deck for the first time and on July fighters. The supplies are under the second architecture of on-board radio-electronic 28, after a series of trial circuits and deck runs, Mikhail Belyaev contract of 2010. The previous deliveries of equipment. and Nikolay Diorditsa, the MIG Corp’s aircrew of test pilots, 16 MiG-29K/KUB had been implemented Additionally the fighter is being equipped made a first-ever landing of MiG-29KUB on the deck of the during 2009 – 2011 as per the contract of with the “Zhuk-ME” multifunctional on- a/c carrier. The same day they did a first-ever take-off from the 2004. The fighters will operate as a part board radar, a multi-channel IRST with “Vikramaditya”’s deck. of aviation groups both on the board of target designation system to the anti-radar During the testing, the Russian test pilots had done 41 take- “Vikramaditya” aircraft carrier, which is passive war-head missiles. The MiG-29K/ offs and landings, including a few ones with different types being developed and tested in Russia, and KUB arms system consists of a wide range of arms systems and in a variant of air refueller. As stated by boards of aircraft carriers of Indian origin. of ‘air-to-air’ and ‘air-to-surface’ guided Mr. Sergei Korotkov, CEO, MiG Corporation: ” We have got A contract on development of MiG-29K/ missiles, guided bombs, unguided missiles, our confidence in an efficiency of aviation-technical systems KUB upgraded multi-role ship-borne aviation bombs and an installed 30-mm of aircraft carrier, precisely aero-finishers, optical system fighters and supplies of 16 such a/c to the gun. of landing, starting retainers, communication and aviation navy was signed up between the Indian Flying tests of MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB’s control systems, electromagnetic compatibility and others. Navy and MiG Corp. on Jan 20, 2004. prototypes were started in 2007, while in The tests had been quite successful. We got a confidence: the MiG-29K (single-seated) multi-role ship- March 2008 was tested a first series fighter. fighters’ component of the Indian naval aviation will be battle borne fighter and MiG-29KUB (double- In September 2009 the MiG Corp’s test worthy and efficient”. In addition to the Indian Navy, a/c of seated) multi-role ship-borne fighter pilots had made first take-offs and landings MiG-29K/KUB family will be operational soon with the Russian belong to aircraft of ‘’4++’’ generation. of MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB on “Admiral Navy as well. They have got a modern glider with a great Kuznetsov” a/c carrier of the Russian Navy “Mr. Sergei Korotkov, CEO, MiG Corp. during the MiG’29 KUB sortie on deal of composites used, a digital complex in order to confirm the MiG-29K/KUB’s “Vikramaditya” aircraft carrier”

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Aeromag 42 Aeromag 43 system into the plane’s avionics, which missiles. IRKUT, has happened to be successful. provides targets’ detection and their effective Meanwhile, even now the Yak’s weapon- Here may be quoted Konstantin Makienko, Yak-130 market expanding homing for guided weaponry at night. A next control system provides utilization of KAB- one of top-managers of CAST non-state phase of the Yak’s development is related to 500 guided air bombs and R-73 missiles, think-tank: “Historically, many Russian installation of on-board radar in a stationary designated for air fighting in actual programs had been a sort of follow-up to t the end of 2012 IRKUT with Belorussia opens a window of The IRKUT specialists are of a view version as well as one of container type. visibility conditions. Latest developments programmes, initiated by the West. The Yak- Corporation signed up a contract opportunities for Yak-130 in the CIS that the further increasing of combat Besides, it is being considered to use Yak- have demonstrated that the Yak-130 130 Programme is quite a different story. Aon supply to the Belorussian AF countries. performances of Yak-130 will contribute 130 for carrying on its board Kh-29 and Kh- Programme, which was initially launched In this case Russia has projected itself as a of four Yak-130 modern combat trainers. Under its first export contract, during to expansion of the trainer’s markets. 31 missiles, which are rather powerful and by the famous Yakovlev Design Bureau on trend-setter in a niche of combat trainers of The aircraft, belonging to the category of 2011 IRKUT shipped 16 Yak-130 to Algeria. Precisely in this context, there are current efficient, as well as Kh-38 new generation its own and later on in cooperation with a new generation”. lead in fighter trainer (LIFT), are supposed This country had ordered the modern efforts to integrate an opto-electronic to replace L-39, the outdated trainer of the trainers of the LIFT category in order to Czech origin. organize a full-scale training of its pilots, IRKUT Corp. shipped to the Russian AF all who fly Su-30MKI (A) fighters. The LIFT fifteen Yak-130s as it was stipulated in the trainers of previous generations are not contract for the year 2012. The Russian able to provide the adequate training in AF will acquire expectedly by 2020 an all types of flying regimes. In a category of additional batch of Yak-130s, including a a number of ordered and shipped aircraft, number for a new pilot group. Yak-130 nowadays surpasses M-346 a/c, its The replacement of L-39 combat trainers main competitor in the niche of subsonic with Yak-130s was dictated by a necessity LIFT trainers of the new generation. to retrain Russian pilots for operating Among the Yak’s major advantages, new Su-30SMs and Su-35s, super-agile some experts mention its potentials to fighters, which are entering the service operate as a light combat aircraft. This with the Russian AF. It was also noted, the idea was well articulated in an article requirements for Yak-130 are also related of Peter Collins, the test-pilot of Flight to training of pilots of T-50 5th generation International, who flied Yak-130 in the fighter, which had been developed in summer of 2012 and published his close collaboration with India. The Russian detailed report on his own experience AF has got big park of L-39 trainers of (http://www.flightglobal.com/news/ previous generation. But the military articles/flight-test-yak-130-proves- believe that this a/c is poorly suited for versatility-373512/). “Some aircraft I have pilots’ training on super-agile fighters flown are good advanced trainers and because of a low engine thrust, a limited some are good light-attack aircraft, but maneuverability and out-dated avionics. the Yak-130 comprehensively covers both Representatives of Rosoboronexport roles with sophistication yet robustness, State Corporation, which is in charge and docility yet potency. … Any air force of the Russian armaments’ marketing commander would be delighted to have worldwide, is positive on the Yak-130’s such a multi-role aircraft in his inventory; export chances. Among potential in part for the breadth of roles it can fulfill customers are being mentioned with competence and also because of its Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and affordability and built-in digital future», - a few Latin American countries. Russian concluded Peter Collins his review in the experts believe that the current contract Flight Weekly.

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Could you throw light on the product fatigue analysis, the Fatigue module, which has been the company’s growth in this capabilities and efficiencies of COMSOL helps predict component life. We have also country over the years and what are the Multiphysics? launched a Livelink to Excel, which allows growth triggers going forward? COMSOL Multiphysics is a physics engineers to run COMSOL from within MS based simulation software which helps Excel, thereby providing a bi-directional India is an important market as there is to better understand various physical interface between software. a growing emphasis on applied research phenomena and processes. Electromagnetic in the industry and in basic research in phenomena, fluid flow, heat transfer and How does COMSOL help accelerate governmental labs. Engineering services stress analysis are some examples of the business and overcome design outsourcing is another growing area for physics which can be simultaneously challenges? simulation. coupled to accurately model processes. As product lifecycles keep reducing, there This can significantly speed up product is more pressure to get newer products to What are the other initiatives in the development of individual component the market faster. COMSOL can be used to pipeline? as well as modeling complete product model real life processes on a computer. We continuously work on improving our behaviour, enabling quick optimization and This reduces the time required to get a existing software and release new products thus minimising prototyping. new product to the market, as expensive to better suit our customer needs. In prototyping can be minimised by doing the addition, we host an annual conference in What about the recent product testing and optimisation on the computer. Bangalore in November where we release launches? new products and provide training on We have recently launched a tool for How do you see India as a market, how various aspects of physics based modelling.

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Aeromag 46 Aeromag 47 Keen to grow aerospace biz team in India: Atkins

Atkins Aerospace is seeing more and www.maxonmotor.in more large-scale, technically-challenging engineering projects in the market, and the company excels at this type of work because it has the size, strength and breadth of capability to work on major multi-disciplinary projects, says Han van der Vleuten, Atkins’ Aerospace

Han van der Vleuten Operations Director in India, in this Atkins’ Aerospace Operations lized solutions which we develop with and for you. you. with and for develop solutions which we lized netary, spur and special gearheads, feedback devices and control electronics. devices feedback spur and special gearheads, netary, and sys- leading supplier of high-precision drives maxon motor is the world’s tems of up to 500 watts power output. Rely on the quality of highly specia- output. power tems of up to 500 watts sing: brushless and brushed DC motors with the ironless maxon winding, pla- sing: Director in India interview to Aeromag Asia. modular system, encompas- on an extensive is built The maxon product range When it really matters. The astronautics industry also counts on our drive systems. These can be found, for example, in the which has been in action on NASA rover Opportunity, Mars since 2004.

Could you talk about the company’s We have had a 40% increase in the size operations in India? Could you elaborate on your strategy of our aerospace team here in the last year Atkins is one of the world’s leading vis-a-vis opportunities in the aerospace and our short and medium term goals are design, engineering and project and aviation fields in India? to continue to grow. We’re looking for management consultancies, and we have At the moment the priority for our talented and motivated engineers, and had operations in India for over 15 years. aerospace business in India is growing in return we offer them the chance to In Bangalore we currently have a team of our team, and we’ve recently been work in a growing, international business around 1000 engineers working across a holding a series of aerospace engineering that is committed to their professional range of sectors including building design, recruitment days to help us tell more development, alongside a friendly and water, environment, highways, energy, people about what makes Atkins a great supportive team, and to work on some rail, ICT systems and aerospace. place to work. The team in Bangalore of the world’s most exciting aircraft supports project work all around the development programmes. How do you see India as a market for world, providing high quality design and Our clients know us as a team that is able your business? analysis for major clients such as Airbus to tackle particularly challenging pieces of It’s an exciting time to be working and Rolls-Royce, and there is increasing engineering work, and for delivering on in engineering in India. We are seeing demand for their skills. time and to budget. The long-term goal more and more large-scale, technically- In aviation more broadly, Atkins is must always be to maintain this and to challenging engineering projects in the developing its software verification and continue to focus on being the best in our market, and Atkins excels at this type of validation business. Aviation is a sector field. work because we have the size, strength where safety is absolutely critical and and breadth of capability to work on major Atkins has many years’ experience of What are your thoughts on and multi-disciplinary projects. independently verifying safety critical expectations from Aero India 2013? In addition to this, India is an software systems, such as those used in Aero India is a great event, which brings international centre of engineering aircraft avionics. Alongside this, the Atkins together the best of our industry in terms excellence, producing tens of thousands team in India is also working on biometric of people, products and technology; it of engineering graduates every year. security systems for major international provides opportunity for our employees to So for Atkins it’s important to have airports. get close to the products they work on and operations here in India to ensure we see them in action. We are not exhibiting are employing the very best engineering What’s your short-, medium- and long- this year but will be present to enjoy the talent. term goals in India? event and meet others in the industry. maxon DC motor efficient, durable. efficient, durable. Precise, Precise, maxon drives on Mars. Aeromag 48 Aeromag 49 “We anticipate high growth in near future” With recent developments of global increase in engineering activities and also with burgeoning domestic business opportunities, the future looks very promising, says Safran Engineering Services India Ltd. The company is well positioned for strong growth both in terms of headcount and revenues, says Mr Anup VITTAL, Managing Director of Safran Engineering Services India Pvt Anup VITTAL Ltd, Bangalore, in this interview to Aeromag Asia. MD, Safran Engineering Services India Pvt Ltd

Services beyond Aerospace domain, it Engineering Software. For any company Could you talk about Safran Engineering has been renamed as Safran Engineering seeking to outsource work to India, we can Services India? Services India. Today we are one of the be a one stop solution provider with cost- Safran Engineering Services India (SESI) few companies that offer the entire gamut effective value propositions. Availability is a part of the Safran Group, a global high- of solutions in the Engineering Services of competent talent with a significant cost technology group focused on Aerospace, domain under one umbrella. benefit is the primary advantage that we Defense and Security. Head Quartered offer to our customers. Over the years in Paris, France, the Safran Group had How has your Indian business benefited we have managed to enhance customer approximately Euros 12 Billion in Revenues your parent company? confidence through on time delivery with last year and 60,000 employees worldwide. SESI’s operations are designed on an desired Quality and Productivity. Safran Group companies include well known integrated business model of our parent names like Snecma, Turbomeca, Messier- company Labinal, which is one of the What are the ramp-up and expansion Bugatti-Dowty, Labinal, Sagem, Morpho etc. Safran Group companies. This model is plans in Bangalore / India? In India, the Safran Group is present flexible enough to operate at a global level With recent developments of global through various subsidiaries and Joint as well as at domestic level (India based increase in engineering activities and ventures. SESI, based in Bangalore is Safran’s business opportunities). Through our parent also with burgeoning domestic business exclusive engineering services provider and company, we are operationally responsible opportunities, the future looks very caters to the requirements of the group for Safran Group’s strategic objectives promising, and we are well positioned for companies as well as other aerospace and contribute directly to the business of strong growth both in terms of headcount customers. More than 550 employees the company and the group. The group’s and revenues. SESI has maintained a strong, SESI showcases the Safran Group’s goals flow down to SESI, and we have been growth rate which not only supports expertise in Aero-structures, Electrical exceeding them on a consistent basis. the short term requirements but is also Systems, Mechanical Systems, Technical We are also an integral part of Safran’s sustainable in the long run. We anticipate Documentation, Embedded Software, growth strategy for emerging markets, high growth in the near future and are Systems Engineering, Electronics and both in terms of technology transfer and for constantly evaluating work locations Engineering Software. fulfilling various requirements like Offsets. to determine an appropriate fit for our With many of the Safran Group companies business objectives. The priority would be Your journey so far and the road-map involved (directly or indirectly) in Aerospace, to provide a congenial work environment you see in the near-term? Defense and Security business opportunities to employees, while at the same time The company is one of the early entrants in India, SESI will have a prominent role to meeting business objectives including in the Engineering Services domain. Starting play in this area. operational efficiency and profitability. operations in 2002 SESI quickly established From the service offerings perspective, itself as one of the leading players in the SESI has a unique advantage of providing What are the Future Prospects of SESI industry. The company was incorporated as a wide spectrum of engineering solutions and could you talk about your vision over Snecma Aerospace India and was renamed to its customers. As mentioned earlier, SESI long-term? as Safran Aerospace India when the Snecma has expertise in Aero-structures, Electrical SESI is well positioned to take advantage group merged with Sagem to form the Systems, Mechanical Systems, Technical of the growing shift of global engineering Safran group. Owing to the fact that the Documentation, Embedded Software, to locations like India. Today it has built up company provides solutions in Engineering Systems Engineering, Electronics and significant competencies, capabilities and

Aeromag 50 Aeromag 51 Flying in comfort with maxon motors

t an altitude of 11 km above the surface of the earth, the air is very Athin. Modern pressure cabins and an environmental control system (ECS) ensure a pleasant atmosphere in commercial aircraft. In the new Boeing 787, also known as the Dreamliner, a special air-conditioning system further improves the comfort of the passengers on long flights. Brushless maxon DC motors, spur gear heads and resolver combinations ensure a good climate at great heights. Anodizing of Aluminium Alloy for Spacecraft Environmental control systems in aircraft Onboard Components. ISRO Qualified Anodizer encompass three components: air exchange, in India. pressure control and temperature control. At Some of the defined processes undertaken by us altitudes up to and beyond 11,000 metres, for SPACECRAFT ONBOARD COMPONENTS are: providing the passengers with the required ANODIZING ON ALUMINIUM ALLOY Advanced machines and latest technology manufacturing 1. Normal Anodizing on Aluminium Alloy atmosphere in the cabin, with high enough 2. Selective Anodizing on Aluminium Alloy air pressure, adequate oxygen supply and with innovation in products is the key to our success. 3. Anodizing& Inorganic Colouring a satisfactory ambient temperature, means Customized products to meet any Customer Requirement 4. Selective Black Anodizing on Aluminium Alloy that each commercial aircraft needs a climate 5. Selective Hard Anodizing on Aluminium Alloy control system. Air-conditioning systems in 6. Chromating on Aluminium Alloy 7. Multi- coating on Aluminium Alloy (Anodizing, aircraft therefore differ greatly from ordinary Black Anodizing & Gold Plating) air-conditioning systems, both where the of one degree. A considerable amount Motors for aeronautic and astronautic 8. Electroless Nickel Plating on Ferrous & Non- Ferrous design and the energy source are concerned, of heat is contributed by the passengers applications differ greatly from standard GOLD PLATING as aircraft ACs require an energy source with themselves. Each person radiates 80 to motors. They have to with-stand greater 1. Gold Plating on Kovar much higher power capacity and have to 100 W on average. On the ground, the temperatures and vibrations, have a longer 2. Gold Plating on Invor 3. Gold Plating on Stainless Steel meet higher safety requirements. air-conditioning unit is supplied with life span and have to be very reliable. All in 4. Gold Plating on Aluminium Alloy(Selective) Pressurized cabins in commercial vehicles compressed air by the auxiliary power all, 48 motors by maxon are at work in the ensure that the air pressure is at a level that is unit (APU) and during the flight, on most climate control system of each Boeing 787. tolerable for passengers. The circumference aircraft, by the jet engines. Specific motor modifications were required of the aircraft expands due to the pressure On the Boeing 787, the air is not drawn for the highly complex air-conditioning compensation. This puts great stress on the from the jet engines under pressure, system. This includes drives for the cabin airframe. During the flight, the pressure in but is instead, fresh air from the outside ventilation, for cooling the electronics and the cabin is successively reduced slightly as atmosphere. On board electric motors for closing and opening the air inlet on the the altitude increases. Thus the passengers power compressors to prepare the cabin outside of the aircraft. The motors have to experience an amplitude increase to approx. air for a comfortable flight experience. In withstand temperatures of -55°C to +85°C 2400 metres. However, the climate control other words, the air-conditioning system and the vibrations during take-off and also depends on the amount of oxygen is operated entirely electrically. The jet landing throughout the decades of the required by a human and the number of seats engines have very strong generators to aircraft’s service life. on the aircraft. ensure adequate power supply. The climate Therefore it is vital that the motors have a But oxygen alone does not ensure a system for the Dreamliner is manufactured long life span. The cabin ventilation system pleasant atmosphere. The temperature by the American AC manufacturer Hamilton consists of 36 shut-off valves that are driven Furniture Division and humidity also play an important role. Sundstrand. Such a system supplies by maxon EC 45 flat motors. These light Modern computer-controlled systems enough power to cool or warm 25 private brushless motors have been designed to fit Manufacturer of wide range of Modular Furniture. regulate the temperature with a precision households. into even the smallest spaces. First & Only DGS&D Rate Contract Holder in South India for Modular Furniture. Joint Ventures and Business Partners in Czech Republic and Japan capacity in many domains and technologies direct opportunities in India, as well as the quantity and quality of the available Awards & Achievements – All of which are ‘hot’ requirements today collaboration expected around Offsets), and talent pool in the industry, and their and into the foreseeable future. Safran also Security customers where Safran and availability for industrial projects. The CII-EXIM Bank award(EFQM Model) for Business Excellence for the year 2012. Group strategy also aligns very well with SESI are already involved. We are continually university interaction program especially THREE National Awards in 2009, and ONE National Award in 2008 from SESI objectives, with the expected gains evaluating new business opportunities to focuses at nurturing the best talent from from Offshoring as the global economy expand our customer base both in India and universities, development of curriculum to Government of India, Ministry of MSME for Research & Development and shrinks, and continued focus on on-time in global markets. suit aerospace industry and leveraging the outstanding entrepreneur efforts in manufacturing and services sector. delivery and quality of services rendered. We will be laying special emphasis on University infrastructure and capabilities to We foresee strong growth in the next growing relevant skills & competencies develop new methods on new technologies. Proposed Plant- 3(Aerospace Division) at Devanahalli Aerospace Tech Park few years, as we move further up the value in the teams, especially in the Aerospace Safran Engineering Services India is today chain in our core domains and service domain. A significant outcome of this plan positioned in a ‘sweet spot’ for business, as Pushpak Products India Pvt. Ltd. PLANT 1: NELAMANGALA offerings. Specifically, we have a high is the establishment of a Competency we seek to leverage our decade-old story of PLANT 2: BIDADI potential for business from Aerospace Development Centre in the organization, growth in India and take on new business NO: 303, ‘PUSHPAK’, MES RING ROAD, JALAHALLI, customers (both within the Safran Group and also developing a University Interaction opportunities in India and globally, for BANGALORE-560013. Ph: 080-2838 2031/4644 Fax: 080-28389090 and outside), Defense customers (domestic program. Together, these aim at increasing Safran Group as well as other customers. EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.pushpak.com AN ISO 9001: 2008 COMPANY

Aeromag 52 Aeromag 53 wire Flight Control Laws and Fault Tolerant Airdata Algorithms for all Air force and SARAS PT1N to fly in February: NAL Naval variants of Tejas. Over 1990 successful flights have been flown on twelve different CEMILAC and DGAQA who have joined the SARAS programme about a year ago are providing very good prototypes. The IOC version of the Control Laws include an autopilot, boundary regulatory support. NAL expects the PT1N to fly by the end of February 2013. The work on weight optimised limiting and carefree manoeuvring features. version of SARAS (PT3) will be resumed shortly, says NAL Director Shyam Shetty in this interview to The autopilot performance was rated on Aeromag Asia. par with the any flying autopilot in the IAF fighter fleet by the NFTC test pilots. Air Data delivered after completing certain formalities, to take up the task of certifying the aircraft in algorithms have been upgraded to improve very shortly. Australia as MAPL had acquired M/s. Gippsland the robustness and also incorporates wake The Banasthali Vidyapith Gliding and Flying Aero in Australia, which is now their sister protection features. The National Control School (BVGFS) in Rajasthan had requested for concern. They have the design and production Law team has also developed robust and an allotment of one HANSA aircraft to DGCA approval by CASA, the local regulatory efficient “hands-free” ramp take off mode for and they have since agreed to this request and authority. Therefore, both the partners will LCA Navy, which will reduce the specialised allotted the HANSA aircraft that was available pursue this programme in Australia with CSIR- training required for ship borne operation with HICA Flying club in Karnal (Haryana). This NAL providing design, structural testing and by naval pilots. An auto throttle control law aircraft was dismantled and re-assembled at flight instrumentation support and MAPL- has been designed and is undergoing the BVGFS with the assistance of CSIR-NAL. We Gipps Aero taking up the responsibility for piloted assessment in the simulators. Ship also provide all the assistance required by prototype aircraft manufacture and flight dynamics model for indigenous aircraft the Banasthali School to operate this aircraft testing in Australia. A tripartite meeting of carrier has been configured and is being including training for the maintenance crew CASA, CSIR-NAL and MAPL will be held in integrated with the aircraft simulator. Wake and the flight crew. March 2013 in Australia to decide on the penetration trials have been carried out to follow up action required. The first prototype validate the wake models used in simulation What are the other key programmes in aircraft which is currently undergoing flight and to obtain the necessary clearances. progress at NAL ? trials in Australia will continue to fly till about CSIR-NAL has the responsibility of India’s Largest Autoclave for Airworthy Composites Processing Shyam Chetty The other key programmes at CSIR-NAL September this year, during which time supplying 13 large and very complex Director, NAL are related to design & development of 5 all the modifications required to make the composite airframe components/assemblies seat general civil aircraft CNM-5 jointly with aircraft fit for certification will be carried out. for the series production requirements of aerodynamics at low Reynolds numbers, and simulation is proposed as an area of Mahindra Aerospace (MAPL), development A formal application to CASA for certification LCA Tejas. These include Centre Fuselage fabrication techniques, flight simulation, vision important work. of fly by wire flight control laws and supply is expected to be made by then and a final components (7 Nos.), Under-carriage doors aided navigation and a miniature autopilot of CSIR-NAL has developed Engine of complex 13 composite components/ certification by CASA is planned by end 2014, - Forward and Aft (4 Nos.) and the vertical 8 gms. This program also proposes the use of Instruments and Crew Alert System (EICAS) What’s the update on the SARAS project, assemblies for the series production in Australia. Fin and Rudder assembly for 20 airframes. a larger mothership to carry and launch these and a 3-axes digital autopilot system for and what are the things you plan to do in requirements of LCA Tejas. As it is well known CSIR-NAL is leading To meet the above requirements, TATA smaller MAVs there by extending the range of its SARAS aircraft. The EICAS is first of its this context in the near term? CSIR-NAL and MAPL, the industry partner in the National Team effort on Design, Advanced Materials Ltd (TAML), Bangalore, the targets. kind in India and has been cleared by The SARAS PT1 is being upgraded to PT1N the CNM-5 programme collectively decided Development and Certification of Fly-by- has been identified as the production DGCA for aircraft integration. The system standard which includes modified stubwing partner and CSIR NAL has entered into Any joint ventures or joint initiatives on has the potential for use in other aircraft and rear fuselage, larger area rudder, new a MoU with TAML. The manufacturing the anvil? programmes both in India as well as abroad. nacelle and an autopilot. PT1N will be technologies developed in fabricating the We have quite a few joint collaborations Astronautics, USA has shown interest in powered by 2 x 1200 SHP PT6A-67A engines. above components have been brought up with defence laboratories, PSUs, and forming a joint initiative with CSIR NAL for CEMILAC and DGAQA who have joined the to the production standards. TAML team international institutes/organisation on tapping other aircraft markets. SARAS programme, about a year ago, are is undergoing training on the fabrication the anvil. The major ones are highlighted CSIR-NAL has expertise and facilities providing very good regulatory support in this of the above components at the Advanced here. CSIR-NAL is actively involved in R&D for laboratory scale processing of NiTi connection. We expect that the PT1N will fly Composite Division of our laboratory. activity in the area of Structural Health Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Wires. An MoU by end of February 2013. The work on weight Monitoring (SHM) of composites. The efforts has been recently signed with HAL for optimised version of SARAS (PT3) will be Could you talk about MAV programmes? are on the anvil to realise a fully on-line productionisation of these NiTi SMA wires resumed shortly. The composite components CSIR-NAL is playing a lead role jointly with structural health monitoring system so as at their Foundry and Forge Division. Further, like the wing, HT, VT are getting ready and we IIT-Mumbai, IIT-Kanpur, Indian Institute to enable the paradigm shift from ‘Periodic a MoU has also been signed with Research are confident that the PT3 aircraft will fly by of Science and a few other academic maintenance’ to a ‘Maintenance on demand’ & Development Establishment (Engineers), last quarter of 2013. institutions and private industries in the philosophy. Leading Aircraft manufacturers Pune, for joint collaborative work in the National Programme on Micro Air Vehicles like Boeing, Airbus etc. who have visited NAL development of pseudoelastic NiTi wires and What’s the latest on Hansa? (NP-MICAV) of DRDO and DST. At NAL have expressed keen interest in having a strips with tailor-made properties suitable We are expecting DGCA approval to CSIR- we have newly formed a MAV unit which joint collaboration. for fabrication of SMA hybrid composites for NAL for the operation of HANSA aircraft has completed one year and has shown A joint collaboration work on “Extension damage mitigation application. under the new CAR-21 regulations being considerable progress. Many sponsored of Aero-database beyond Normal Flight CSIR-NAL has successfully completed implemented by them. It is now planned to projects are being executed in the unit. Envelope” has been taken up with De collaborative project in the area of fly HANSA aircraft under the experimental Black Kite, Golden Hawk and Pushpak MAV’s Montfort University, UK. An advanced electromagnetics for ray propagation and category. In the meanwhile, IIT-Kanpur has with a 300 mm span, 300 grams weight aerodynamic model of the Generic Tailless RF field simulation inside passenger cabin of started flying HANSA again for their flight and endurance of 30 minutes have been Aircraft (GTA) which includes special models large aircraft such as Boeing 787 dreamliner. research activities after installing a new engine developed. The MAVs carry a day light for unsteady aerodynamics and rotary The project also involved advanced EM with the support provided by CSIR-NAL. IIT- camera and provide an operational range of coning motion effects in the near-stall and characterization of constituent materials Kanpur has expressed interest to procure one 2 Kms. These MAVs are currently undergoing post-stall flight regimes was developed inside the passenger cabin. The Boeing more HANSA aircraft to meet the demands user trials. and integrated with the real-time flight highly appreciated the contributions of CSIR- of student flight training and flight research Under the CSIR’s 12th Five Year Plan simulation facility at NAL for further studies. NAL and expressed their interest in future activities. CSIR-NAL has identified an aircraft program on MAV, it is proposed to develop We will be shortly signing a MoU with HAL in collaborative work on EM characterisation of to be provided to the Institute, this will be Advanced Civil Aircraft Cockpit advanced technologies related to airframe which non linear flight dynamics modelling their aircraft.

Aeromag 54 Aeromag 55 Rafael to showcase complete Air and Missile Defence Systems

Oron Oriol Executive Vice President, Business Development & Marketing Rafael

afael’s vision combines between the company’s historical roots and present activities as RIsrael’s national laboratory, making significant investment in R&D, while continuing to grow financially and boasting substantial presence in the global market, says Executive Vice President Business Development & Marketing Mr. Oron Oriol. This combination enables Rafael to offer its customers and users in the air, at sea and on land, a wide portfolio of solutions in domains such as defense, attack, command and control etc. Rafael has created partnerships with companies in Israel and with leading aerospace and defense companies overseas. As such, it holds more than 100 teaming agreements with companies overseas. These agreements bolster Rafael’s ability to compete in the global market, synergize its activities with foreign partners and reduce costs. Sharing our knowledge with our partners and facilitating local production gives them a competitive edge and our global customers an economic and operational advantage. One example of this is Rafael’s Spike Family of tactical guided multi-purpose missiles, which have been sold to over 20 countries, in part with local production. Rafael’s wide variety of products, coupled with Israel’s frequent regional military challenges generate an exceptional degree of flexibility in adapting Rafael’s technologies to the operational requirements of both local and international users. Changes in modern warfare and the new needs that have arisen from the way modern battles are fought, have brought about new thinking that has led Rafael to take advantage of its long-standing experience and knowhow in missile technology to address the needs of air defense. Throughout the years Rafael has developed many generations of different types of air- to-air missiles, to include the Python-5 and the DERBY, serving also as air defense systems (SPYDER) that are capable of defeating a variety of aerial threats and are already in operational use in a number of countries.

Aeromag 56 Aeromag 57 Nitrogen portable charging Rustom-2 first flight unit for civilian use in early 2014: ADE ale Hamilton’s hugely successful and highly acclaimed through-life support that reflects the products quality and integrity, military nitrogen portable charging unit has now been the PCU’s. ADE together with NAL has developed three Hlaunched into the non-military sector. The portable Nitrogen As a result of the continued success, there had been an increasing configurations of micro air vehicles of 300 gm class 2 Go (N2GO) is now available in the civilian market and is expected to demand for a civilian, or non-military, product equivalent. Hale prove every bit as successful as the military version. Hamilton has therefore developed the nitrogen PCU and its variants and has demonstrated their capabilities to a number First used by the UK Royal Air Force, the portable gaseous ground to meet the operation and maintenance needs for most commercial support equipment is now in daily use with foreign military forces airliners, business jets and helicopters. Now available with the option of Services and Para Military Agencies. ADE has also in many countries. The product was originally developed in the of wheels, extending handle and a removable lid, Hale Hamilton’s N2 developed 2 Kg class of UAVs and brought them to mid-2000s as a direct response to a competitive tender from the UK Go range of portable Ministry of Defence Air Support IPT. Hale Hamilton developed a range nitrogen charging units leads the field in portable gaseous ground the level of the 300 gm version and has demonstrated of all-new portable nitrogen and oxygen charging units, or PCUs, to support equipment today. P S Krishnan their capabilities to the same users, says its Director replace the Hale Hamilton ‘walk around’ kits that were in service at the Trevor Bignold, Hale Hamilton’s sales manager, is delighted with Director and Distinguished Scientist time. the successful development of the company’s latest product: “It is ADE and Distinguished Scientist Mr. P S Krishnan, in this The MoD determined that Hale Hamilton’s new PCUs best met the easy to carry our PCU out on to the flight line by hand or in a van and interview to Aeromag Asia. pre-determined criteria which included low weight, ease of portability with 300bar nitrogen you can top up tyre pressures charge a strut or and the provision of both high and low pressure nitrogen outputs. charge door accumulators. It can also be flown fully-charged, subject The company supplied 1000 PCUs which remain in service with the UK to our customer having approval. It really is a handy source of nitrogen military across the globe today backed with a guarantee of ongoing, on the go. We now call it N2 Go!” Could you give us an update on the the networked battlefield of the future. three configurations of micro air vehicles Rustom-1 programme and its road-map of 300gm class and has demonstrated going forward? Could you talk about ADE’s contribution their capabilities to a number of Services RUSTOM 1 is a project undertaken to get in the field of UAV technologies in and Para Military Agencies. ADE has also design solutions for automated nose wheel general? developed 2 Kg class of UAVs and brought Missile attacks against Israel brought provides optimum protection for authority in providing solutions in steering, external piloting, and making ADE has been developing various types them to the level of the 300gm version and about the development of “Iron Dome” the homeland as well as forward the area of critical asset defense, as systems for heavier UAVs flying for long of unmanned vehicle systems right from has demonstrated their capabilities to the - a counter short-range rocket system, deployed forces. The system recently part of Rafael’s System Integrated duration. Towards meeting these objectives mid 70’s. We used to develop a target for same users. ADE is now spearheading a which since its initial deployment in completed a first full interception Solutions (SIS). Such solutions will we have had very good results and the surface to air missiles code named ULKA National Programme on Micro air vehicles 2009 has intercepted over 500 rockets test. enable many countries to deal with requisite knowledge for RUSTOM-II has been which was successfully used for the user in which more than 50 projects are being that have been fired from the Gaza One of Rafael’s most recent challenges they face from sea, air gained. Fourteen flights done so far, have trials. We then developed LAKSHYA, the done by agencies like NAL, the renowned Strip at Israel, with an extremely high developments in the area of air and land, in protecting infrastructure achieved this objective. Additional objective high speed target aircraft which is the institutes, NDRF etc. The aim is to develop rate of success, preventing numerous defense is MIC4AD (Modular, such as bases, power plants, rigs, of exploring its capability as a UAV for the work force for the targets used by all the technologies for the future like vision casualties and damages to civilians and Integrated C4I Air & Missile ships and more. users is being evaluated. This was not the three Services for the past fourteen years navigation, obstacle avoidance, biometric military personnel, as well as critical Defense). MIC4AD is an advanced, There is a growing need to increase part of the original scope when the project and of course the DRDO is also using sensing etc. to name a few. strategic assets. unified, integrated C4I system cooperation and partnership with was taken up. Thus a few tens of flights, as LAKSHYA for evaluating the performance The development program of that commands and controls the global clients, while maintaining needed will be on-going activity dictated by of the missiles. We have also made the Could you share your thoughts on “Iron Dome” was kicked off in mid- operation of both air and missile knowledge transfer and adaptation the situation. LAKSHYA-2 which has a very low altitude Aero India 2013 and the capabilities that 2007 and included the development defense, including air-superiority of existing solutions to the flying capability for evaluating sea ADE is going to showcase at this mega of an interceptor, launch system, missions. MIC4AD provides a total specific needs of the user, thereby What about Rustom-2? What’s the skimming missiles. Bangalore event? Battle Management Control (BMC), solution for multi-system, multi- providing the added value in a progress made so far? We made our beginning in the low The Aero India in general and the 2013 radar adaptations, and integration layer and multi-range air and missile highly competitive environment. After the sanction of the project in 2011 speed UAVs through KAPOTHIKA which version in particular are events which of all system components. The defense, traditionally operated as As such, one of Rafael’s main a lot of progress has been made and all was fielded in army exercises in the past. the lab looks forward to show case its initial test was conducted in 2008, separate commands. strategic endeavors is to bolster the components of the aircraft and the This led to the requirement of NISHANT capabilities through all types of media and and a full-system test on 2009. The A core requirement in an aerial its cooperation with the DRDO, as airframe are coming in one by one and the UAV having 4, 5 hours endurance which the physical contacts so that the business combination of all of these elements campaign is the ability to detect, well as with other leading defense integration will start soon. The first flight is is capable of being launched from rough of development which requires the resulted in the successful completion recognize, identify and perform industries in India. being planned for early 2014. unprepared terrains as against the other collaboration of starting with the customers, of the development phase and the target navigation. Rafael has At the Bangalore Air Show Rafael UAVs being used now by Army which sister R&D organisations involved in such delivery of the first operational developed “Litening”, an advanced will present its’ complete Air and Could you share your thoughts on the have to be launched from taxi runways. development from other departments be battery from the production line electro-optical Pod, in use by more Missile Defense Systems for the first significance and applications of Rustom The NISHANT at the end of its mission it from public or private, manufacturing within a record time of less than three than 20 air forces around the world, time at the outer display (including programme? is recovered by means of parachutes at organisations, component suppliers etc can years. mounted on a variety of kinds of Iron Dome and David’s Sling). Among RUSTOM UAV program is very significant pre-designated point which can even be come together and share our positions and Currently under development in fighter aircraft. Rafael’s has also its advanced defense solutions, since it ushers us into the club of very few changed while in flight. Thus NISHANT is a needs so that every one can benefit at the partnership with Raytheon USA, developed Reccelite, for day/night Rafael will also display the Spice nations having such a high weight long very flexible system which has also a lot of end. David’s Sling is an affordable and reconnaissance real-time imagery 1000/200 Precision Guidance Kits; endurance UAV capable of carrying out fail-safe features. We are planning to put up the full scale lethal solution against long-range collection and data transfer via data Electro-Optic and Communication surveillance, reconnaissance, battle field UAVs NISHANT and RUSTOM 1 and if possible artillery rockets (LRAR), short- link communications for manned Systems (Litening, Reccelite, Toplite, damage assessment using sophisticated Could you throw light on micro air RUSTOM-II, telemetry station called FLYDAQ, range ballistic missiles (SRBM), and unmanned aerial vehicles. Imilite, Global Link) and the Spike electro-optic, radar and other types of vehicle programme in the country, of as outdoor exhibits and the electronic units cruise missiles (CM) and traditional The integration of these capabilities Famly – Multi-Purpose, Tactical sensors to get the complete information of which ADE is a key part? in the area of Telecommand, telemetry, air defense threats. The system and others makes Rafael a leading guided Missile Systems. the area of interest. This is the way to go for ADE together with NAL has developed flight control systems etc. as indoor exhibits.

Aeromag 58 Aeromag 59 AWACS programme getting firmed up on the drawing board: CABS

The year 2013 will be the Year of Flight- proving the AEW&C System. After an intense phase of flight-testing and system- proving, an operation-worthy fleet of ‘AEW&C India’ will be delivered to the Indian Air Force by early 2014, says CABS Director, S Christopher, in this interview to Dr. S Christopher CABS Director Aeromag Asia.

What is the update on the AEW&C through a rigorous scheme of development from saving enormous foreign exchange Programme? testing and fine-tuning of its performance for acquiring these technologies, the For the AEW&C Programme, the 2012 was vis-à-vis the Operational Requirements. indigenous effort has resulted in a guarantee a Year of System Integration and Testing. In the process, the system hardware and against ‘technology denial’ by nations that The many sub-systems of the AEW&C have software will get fully qualified and obtain have acquired these already. been integrated and tested on a stand- the necessary Initial Operational Clearance. The infrastructure created like the Planar alone mode and as part of the total system This process is expected to be completed in Near Field Measurement facility and the at the System Test and Integration Rig (STIR) about a year. System Test and Integration Rig are major facility. The Anechoic Chamber and the assets of generic nature and would serve Roof-Top Test Rig were extensively used Could you throw some light on the the Nation also through future programmes for functionality checks and performance significance of AEW&C system and its with only minor scaling up for specific evaluation of the system. applications? requirements. The first of the EMB-145 I aircraft modified Efforts to acquire ‘early warning’ in military Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of for the AEW&C role by M/s Embraer, Brazil, warfare seem to date back to 200 BC when the Govt of India has given clearance arrived at CABS in August 2012 followed man-lifting kites were used for spying on for procurement of a large quantum of quickly by the second aircraft in December enemy positions in China. World War II saw Transponders/Interrogators/Combined- 2012. Integration of the AEW&C Mission use of tethered balloons for reconnaissance. Interrogator-Transponderunits against the System on to these aircraft has begun and is The Gulf War of 1991 was indeed won by a Tri-Services’ requirement in the near future. steadily progressing. small fleet of AWACS aircraft. In strategic CABS has developed IFF MK XII (S) products The year 2013 will be the Year of Flight- defence role, the AEW&C/AWACS systems with identified production agencies to meet proving the AEW&C System. After an intense can help detect, identify, track and intercept a substantial segment of this requirement. phase of flight-testing and system-proving, airborne threats. More importantly, the success of the an operation-worthy fleet of ‘AEW&C India’ AEW&C/AWACS has proven to be a true AEW&C programme is the outcome of will be delivered to the Indian Air Force by Force Multiplier. There are now more orchestrated efforts by the work-centres in early 2014. programmes in the world today to develop DRDO, Indian Air Force, CEMILAC, DGAQA AEW&C/AWACS systems than Fighter and the Brazilian aircraft manufacturers. Which are the next milestones you are Aircraft. AEW&C/AWACS systems help pre- Academic Institutions, R&D Laboratories, looking at vis-à-vis this programme? empt wars. May be, this ability of the System S&T Centres and Industries in the public Clearance of the AEW&C Mission System on will one day bring about a World without and private sector also dovetailed with the aircraft involves a few steps. The Mission War! programme tasks and offered specialist System should operate safely without support. This synergic networking that has affecting the aircraft’s avionic systems. Could you talk about the spin-off impact given us a new ‘strategy for success’ is a Towards this the AEW&C Mission System will of the AEW&C programme? major windfall from the programme. be tested and cleared from Electro-Magnetic The technologies generated through Interference/Compatibility (EMI/C) aspects, the programme, like the Transmit-Receive What are the new initiatives of CABS initially with the aircraft on ground and later Multi-Module and the Active Electronically and what are the new proposals at hand? during flight. Scanned Array for the Primary Radar, have The confidence gained and the measure The AEW&C system will then be put given a boost to Indian self reliance. Apart of success obtained through the AEW&C

Aeromag 60 Aeromag 61 programme has already prompted initiation Asian region. One need not look for more of the follow on programme – An AWACS What are your thoughts on Aero India reasons for the rapid growth in stature of with enhanced operational radar range 2013 and what are the capabilities you AERO INDIA with every successive event. It and endurance utilising the indigenous are showcasing in this mega Bangalore is indeed filling a natural need of the nations technologies and design capabilities event? in the region for interactions, collaborations, generated through the AEW&C exercise. The The numerous Divisions of HAL, the many and developments in matters aerospace, phase-I of the future programme has been Centres of ISRO, the aerospace laboratories besides buying and selling. cleared by Govt. as SA to RM announced of CSIR, the aero-cluster laboratories of DRDO will be showcasing technologies in the press meet on 25th Jan 2013 with an DRDO, the renowned Aeronautical Institutes and products born out its many R&D outlay of more than 5,000 crores to CABS, of Higher Learning, the large Civil Aviation programmes. CABS, as part of the DRDO. network, and the Indian Air Force that is DRDO team, will be there with the AEW&C The new programme is getting firmed up among the largest in the world, make India India aircraft and the AEW&C technology on the drawing board. the natural ‘Aeronautical Hub’ of the South wares.

Defence Minister hands over HAL-DO-228 aircraft to Seychelles

he Defence Minister Mr. A. K. Antony handed over HAL’s DO-228 Tto the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Seychelles, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam, at a function in New Delhi. The maritime surveillance aircraft will be used to guard the extensive coast line of island nation. “It is yet another milestone of our close friendship between our two countries”,said Mr. Antony. He congratulated HAL for delivering the aircraft much ahead of schedule. The Seychelles Foreign Minister appreciated the gesture and said the DO 228 will enable his country to fight piracy and strengthen the overall security in the Indian Ocean. “The aircraft to be provided to Seychelles will be supported by HAL team for maintenance on site to enable the new user get the requisite expertise”, said Dr. R. K. Defence Minister Mr. A.K. Antony handing over keys of HAL Dornier 228 to Minister of Tyagi, Chairman, HAL. Foreign Affairs of Seychelles Mr. Jean-Paul Adam in New Delhi. The aircraft is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art facilities and is excellent platform of maritime applications, he added. Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs market, efforts are underway to achieve Mr. Waven Williams, High Commissioner were among the invitees on the occasion. direct exports. The company is making for Seychelles to India, Major Micheal Fuelled by the growth prospects of this efforts to exploit conducive military markets Pouponneau, Commanding Officer,aircraft, HAL has also set eyes on export in Mauritius, Nepal, Vietnam, South Africa, Seychelles Air Force, Chief of Naval Staff, market. While the full aircraft structures Afghanistan and Columbia. Efforts are also to Admiral D.K. Joshi, Mr. R. K. Mathur, Secretary are already being exported to Germany penetrate civil export markets that are suited Defence Production, Mr. Sanjay Singh, for assembly and supply to world-wide for HAL-DO-228s.

Aeromag 62 Aeromag 63 SIATI Members in Apollo sees huge SLN Technologies Aero India 2013 Name of the exhibitor Stall No. AeroMag Asia C2.17 biz opportunities in record steady growth Aerospace Engineers C1.7.1 Air Works Ltd C 1.4 angalore-based SLN Alpha Design Technologies B 2.6 India and for India Technologies is an ISO 9001 - Amado Tools, C1.7.2 2008 certified company since B AMI Metal Inc A1.3 2002, with branches all over India. It is one of the leading suppliers of Amphenol Interconnect B3.6 equipment in Printed Circuit Boards Ankit Fasteners C 3.13 and Electronic Manufacturing Service Apollo Computing Laboratories C (EMS) industry since 1995. Since its pollo Aerospace Components is a European aerospace supply chain inception, the company has been Assystem India B2.8 management company headquartered in the UK. Their Indian company growing continuously to become one Avdel Aerospace B2.9 Ais now open for business and is growing rapidly by working with a of the leading suppliers, state-of-the- AVI-OIL INDIA [P] LTD. A1.9 good number of the major Indian Manufactures to improve supply of products , art manufacturing equipment and BE Analytic Solutions C1.7.3 increase supply chain and operational efficiency and lowering total overall costs. raw materials to electronics industry BEML F 3.6 Apollo are committed to quality. They hold many industry approvals such in India. This has been possible as Airbus, AgustaWestland and Spirit Aerosystems as well as AS9100 Rev through 23 years of hands on Brahmos Aerospace E 2.5 C. It is also the only European distribution business to have attained the experience in the Industry and today Captronic Systems Pvt Ltd C1.11 prestigious UTC Supplier Gold accreditation. This programme, run by United the company offers the complete Chivaro Aerospace G 1.5 Technologies, is based on proven excellence. It demands at least 99% on- Mr Jason Crabtree Subramanyam D R turnkey project solutions for PCB and Data Patterns C. 2.14 time delivery and 100% quality performance over a 24 month period. The Chief Executive Director, SLN Technologies EMS Industry. company supplies parts to customers in over 20 countries. Apollo Aerospace Components SLN is also one of the reputed & Eastern Engineering Ltd G 2.25.1 Apollo India brings a world of high quality ready-made aerospace approved vendors for supplying Emsac Engineering Private Ltd E2.1.2 components to the doorstep of India’s aerospace industry, providing customized electronic system development & Integration services, embedded GAD Aerospace G3.10 access to a worldwide network of more than 250 specialist suppliers. Using products & software to defence, aerospace, public sector & DRDO organizations Genser Aerospace & IT Ltd G2.14 procurement expertise built up over more than 30 years, its staff work with in India colleagues in Europe and North America to source a comprehensive range of Hindustan Aeronautics E 2.6 – 2.9 high specification fasteners and components and complimentary products industry. Its well acclaimed new products are: Hindustan University F 2.8 for companies throughout the sub-continent. With a pool of talented and qualified engineers and Industrial Automation and Measurement products – ADDI DATA GMBH, India Navigation Co. Pvt. Ltd C1.10 Through its new office facility in Bangalore, experienced Apollo staff also low cost of manufacturing, the company will scale up Germany ISRO F 1.3 work closely with many of India’s top machining and fabrication specialists, investment in future to enhance business volumes in World class Technology from ADDI DATA, Germany for the Industrial building a unique network to manufacture and supply high quality India. Apollo is planning to recruit more engineers for its Automation and Measurement products. ADDI DATA provides solutions J S Precision M/s J. S.Precisions C1.9 components to leading aerospace customers throughout the world. Indian operations soon. worldwide in numerous industrial areas: automotive and metal industry, Kanes Technology A 1.4 The combination of first class local manufacturing facilities with Apollo’s Apollo has a strong presence in Europe and as a major engine building industry, tailor-made machinery, aircraft and chemicals LDRA Technology Pvt. Ltd C1.13 knowledge, expertise and quality approved management systems, logistics supplier of aerospace components to the Airbus supply industry etc, they are used for quality control, process control, signal Maini Aerospace B 1.5 and supply chain skills, enables the company to supply finished parts to chain and other major OEMs. Mr Crabtree added that switching, data acquisition, motion control or position acquisition. specification, at lower costs and to the required quality standard. the quality of Indian Aerospace industry is fantastic and Matcon Aerospace Pvt Ltd, C3.22 Apollo is keen to expand business in India. It is looking to acquire land to in that Apollo is keen to promote and leverage the Indian Component Groups for packaging of electronic products – INTERMAS Micronel Grolabl Engineers C1.12 an SEZ in Bangalore to build its own facility but is also currently evaluating capabilities. GMBH , Germany National Aerospace Laboratories C 2.16 The local manufactures are also maintaining good other possible bases in order to best support it’s developing customer base. Intermas- Elcom develops, manufactures and markets components and Processware Systems Pvt Ltd, C2.19 The company enjoys good relations with the Indian Aerospace Industry. The standards with cost effective products. Apollo sees India modules for the “packaging” of electronics: cabinets, housings, subracks, company has a long association with HAL. Apollo has good business ties with as a future growth centre. With a good understanding cassettes and an extensive range of accessories which leaves nothing to be Quest Global G 2.6 L & T, QuEST and Maini group, CIM Tools and TATA Advanced Systems. It is about the requirements of the customers, Apollo is very desired. Intermas products are used in almost all fields of industrial electronics, Radiall C2.22 currently implementing a number of in house added value projects. confident about its prospects in India. They proud to have telecommunications, military and traffic technology. Rotary Electronics Pvt Ltd A1.6 According to Apollo Aerospace Components Chief Executive Mr Jason developed so many strong and valued relationships over Speciality Silicone Compounds, Components and Coated Fabrics- ARLON Samtel Display Systems E 2.4 Crabtree, India is a growing market with tremendous business opportunities. the last few years. Silicone Technologies, USA SasMos HET Technologies C2.18 It represents their main business development drive. He sees the company Arlon Silicone Technologies has been a leader in silicone rubber and silicone here as an India business doing business for and on behalf of the developing adhesive technologies since 1954... Arlon offers the highest performance Sattva Aerospace C 1.5 reinforced silicone solutions in a broad range of products from thermal Sika Interplant System Ltd E2.1.1 insulation pads and molded heat shields for aircraft, aerospace, and automotive Southern Electronics A1.8 applications to substrates for flame retardant flexible heaters, ducting, and Star Hentzen Coatings Pvt Ltd A1.3.1 Bombardier to showcase two class-leading jets at Aero India motor coil insulation. ombardier Aerospace announced need for global and regional corporate in India, and we are playing our part in Arlon develops and manufactures specialty silicone compounds, STPI Group A1.7 that it will showcase two of its class- travel increases in the region, the value connecting India’s business leaders with components, and coated fabrics for a variety of applications and industries. System Controls Technology B2.7 Bdefining jets at this year’s Aero India of a business jet is now well established. the rest of the world by providing the Laser Technology Applications – EO Technics Co., Ltd , Korea Systems Aids C1.8 airshow. On display will be the Challenger Our Global aircraft family is the market ultimate tools to improve their efficiency,” EO Technics is the worldwide leader of the laser- based application industries. Titanium Industries India Pvt Ltd C2.18 605 and Global 6000 business jets. leader in India and we look forward to having added Mr. Pattanayak. “2012 was a great With more than 20 years of dedication in developing laser technology and “India represents huge potential for the opportunity to showcase a Global 6000 year for Bombardier Business Aircraft as we applications, they bring a wide range of products in laser marking, drilling, Travian Flight Services Pvt Ltd C3.21 business aviation,” said Nilesh Pattanayak, jet, our class-leading Challenger 605 jet and captured 60 per cent of business aircraft trimming and cutting . EO Technics has achieved an eminent position as TW Metals E 1.3 Regional Vice President, Sales, Asia- presenting our overall product portfolio. orders worldwide and we are continuing to a laser-based equipment supplier in the field of semiconductor, PCB, FPD, Uni Deritent Limited G 1.1 Pacific. “As the economy grows and the “It’s an exciting time for business aviation build upon that success in 2013”. telecommunication and general industries. Varman Aviation F 3.5.1

Aeromag 64 Aeromag 65 Project to optimize aerodynamic design

ince the Wright brothers, advances in aerodynamics have typically Scome from two places: field testing and the wind tunnel. More recently, a new tool has been added to the toolbox. Computers using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) have become a critical new tool in development and testing of design alternatives. The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at The Technical University of Kaiserslautern (www.uni-kl.de) is renowned for its advancement of the study of aerodynamics, improving the efficiency and stability of aircraft and aerospace IAI: Setting Aim for Future Growth vehicles in flight. Presently, the University has undertaken a project involving testing of Aerospace structures using all three; test flights, wind tunnel and CFD. IAI’s leading edge in this area is the (FAA) certification of the new G280 medium- comprehensive network-centric integration size business jet built for Gulfstream. Fuselage model in a wind-tunnel of weapon systems, as reflected in the Barak Space is another growth area for IAI. The This project uses the complimentary 8 programme currently under way. company currently has a few active satellite discoveries made in the physical flight and In the UAS domain, IAI’s Heron family programmes underway, for communications wind tunnel, as well as those made in a CFD by combining multiple scans from many are not easily edited or modified in the CAD of Medium Altitude Long Endurance and surveillance satellites. Amos-4 satellite, simulation on the computer. Of course the points of view, merging and remeshing the environment. (MALE) drones is already positioned as built by IAI for Spacecom, is scheduled value of the discoveries in each mode is result to yield an optimal mesh for CFD. For If an editable CAD model is the a world leading UAS in terms of number for launch in June 2013 from Baikonur, dependent on the fidelity of the physical model CAD models, XOR uses the mesh generator desired result, XOR also offers 3G (third of operators and operational hours. Kazakhstan. Once positioned at 65°E it will to the computer based model. Any differences to create a high-quality mesh model from the generation) modelling; that is the means Deployed across five continents, Herons cover Russia, India and the Middle East with in the form of the models could taint the CAD model. to create an editable, parametric CAD are proving themselves on a daily basis multiple Ku and Ka transponders creating a results. To get the highest quality models, the To confirm the created model’s dimensions, model from the polygon model. The as reliable, flexible, combat-proven powerful platform, enabling a wide range SAM Department (Strömungsmechanikm XOR’s “Accuracy Analyzer™” provides feedback result is a native CAD model in NX, Pro unmanned platform suitable for a wide of cross-band, cross-beam connectivity Akustik und Strömungsmaschinen) relies on the dimensional deviation of the input vs. Engineer and Solidworks, including an range of missions. Of a particular value options. heavily on Rapidform XOR. the output polygon models via a variety of intact editable history-tree. 3G modelling for India is the maritime surveillance IAI has also commenced the construction analysis tools (mesh to mesh, mesh to CAD facilitates feature based parametric capability of the Heron UAS; its wide of Amos 6 - the next generation Scanning process of Fuselage model etc). editing within the CAD environment, very range of sensors have proved highly communications satellite, offering new using FARO Scan Arm useful if further changes will result from Mr Joseph Weis effective in supporting naval operations, capabilities unavailable before. Other No matter what kind of power system is Defect-free mesh model generated downstream processes. IAI President & CEO maritime surveillance as well as homeland satellite projects currently on the horizon being used for creating thrust, aeronautical from XOR using Mesh Buildup Wizard™ The Technical University of Kaiserslautern security missions. IAI is investing much include various reconnaissance satellites engineers must design to optimize the Any changes made as a result of CFD runs (to project is well under way, testing multiple effort to further develop the Heron based on the latest Opsat 3000 platform. aerodynamic properties of the aircraft. When optimize its flow, reduce flutter, etc.) must be iterations in the CFD environment which system, its ground segment, payloads and IAI completed on January 2013 a successful improving on an existing design, the engineer reflected back into the CAD model. XOR offers uses XOR’s best-in-class polygon model. performance. Offering higher operating public offering of bonds totaling about generally needs to analyze the current aircraft two ways to convey the changes made to the The results so far have met or exceeded altitude, longer endurance and heavier $317 million (USD), issuing a new series of in a CFD simulation by using a watertight polygon model back to CAD. The CAD model the team’s expectations, and they are payload capacity than most drones Shekel-based and unlinked bonds with a polygon model. This model is often made can receive NURBS surfaces representing identifying new projects for Rapidform currently available on the world market, fixed interest rate. The extent of demand from laser-scans of the physical model (i.e., an the changed polygon model, i.e., 2G (second XOR’s modelling capabilities in the future. Heron TP is positioned to become a during the auction reached about $846.5 existing fuselage, a wind-tunnel model). generation) modeling. Alternatively, the Akuva Infotech Pvt. Ltd. is the official ith annual sales of over $3.4 platform of choice for European and other million (USD). The final rate of interest was Rapidform XOR generates the best-in-class modeler could use a unique feature of XOR reseller of Rapidform Software in India. billion, and orders backlog leading air forces. In the segment of special 4.1 percent, reflecting a gap of 0.8 percent mesh data from scan data, as well as from the is a function called CAD correct which will Contact us for Demonstrations and Wexceeding $9 billion, Israel mission aircraft IAI’s systems are already above the yield of government bonds of the CAD model. For physical model conversion: reform existing CAD surface to reflect the Training & and insight into how 3D Aerospace Industries (IAI) is ranked among operational with a number of customers same average maturity. XOR uses its “Mesh Buildup Wizard™” to create shape of polygon automatically. However, one Scanning and Reverse Engineering can Israel’s top five industries. As Israel’s worldwide with maritime surveillance, The amount issued is impressive, since it is a defect-free, watertight mesh automatically limitation of 2G modeling is that these forms improve efficiency at your workplace. largest aerospace and defence exporter, intelligence gathering (SIGINT), and Aerial the largest offering conducted during 2012 in and an important supplier for India’s Early Warning (AEW). the Israeli capital markets. This is the third time military services, IAI is involved in major IAI expects its commercial aviation the company has issued bonds and this is the programmes that implement the most business line to continue and thrive, largest of the three. The bond series received advanced technologies. In the missiles reflecting an expected recovery in the global an “AA/ stable” rating from the Ma’alot - S&P domain, IAI sees the air and missile defence economic market. The company has recently rating agency, with an average maturity of 5.7 as an important growth opportunity. completed Federal Aviation Administration years.

Aeromag 66 Aeromag 67 Premier Explosives The high Energy people Create CAD Models of 3D Scanned Objects

Dr. A.N.Gupta receiving the DRDO’s ‘Defence Technology Absorption Award’ from Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

remier Explosives Limited (PEL) is a ‘Free standing grains’, ‘Case Bonded grains’ and sector and has sufficient technological and R&D 32 years old company and a pioneer ‘Fuel rich grain’. PEL has also been involved in strength to develop new products. Pin the field of commercial explosives. the Design and Development of the propellant PEL products are evaluated by various quality However, in 2003 PEL took baby steps in the grain by DRDO at various stages of Development assurance agencies like MSQAA, SSQAG, R & QA, Defence propellant sector and today it is an and it has to its credit designing of a ‘smoke free OCRI, CNAI and SQA. acknowledged leader in India and the only propellant grain’ company in the private sector meeting the solid PEL is the only private company to have Space: propellants requirements of Defence and Indian entered this high technology area and is now at PEL is operating a 10 year O&M contract at Space Research Organisation. the forefront meeting the critical requirements of SHAR for manufacture of solid propellant. The company, promoted by Dr A N Gupta, a the Indian Defence sector. PEL is supplying special products to ISRO at technocrat, as an SSI unit, had a turnover of Rs Today PEL is producing motors measuring up Thriruvananthapuram and Sriharikota. 118 crore in 2011-2012 and the export earning is to 1 metre diameter and 3800 kgs, which have in the range of Rs 10 crore per year. been successfully tested a number of times over Pilot plant the last few years. PEL is having a pilot plant for scaling up high Prestigious award energy materials, manufacturing from lab scale Defence Technology Absorption Award Pyro Ignitors: to pilot plant scale. So far PEL is successful in With Rapidform XOR software, 3D scan anything and create 2007 by Defence Research Development Premier develops and manufactures Pyrogen scaling up the production of CL 20 and NHN to history-based parametric models that are native in : Organisation, Ministry of Defence, was presented Ignitors for various size motors deployed in India. 5 Kg level in this plant. HTDB-DNCB up to 250 gm by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on 12th level is also developed by PEL. May, 2008. This Prestigious award was awarded Pyro Cartridges: • SolidWorks to PEL as recognition of its contribution in the A pyro cartridge is an electrical initiator. It is Premier ultra safe green detonators – lead free field of Defence. used to initiate the explosive train for specific Specially developed by Premier’s In-house R&D • Autodesk Inventor applications. Pyro cartridge functions on division, PEL is the only company in the world Defence receiving the electrical energy, produces flame that is manufacturing Detonators on commercial • Siemens NX Solid Propellant: with hot gases and solid particles to ignite the basis with NHN as the Primer (instead of LA/LS) • PTC Creo Solid propellant is a fuel for a rocket. PEL contents of the igniter for propellant combustion. to make a product which is safe to manufacture, is today working with DRDO and DPSUs in Today PEL is meeting most of the requirements use and eco-friendly. meeting the Indian Defence requirements of of Defence and ISRO. Contact us for a free demonstration the solid propellant grains for both the Booster OR/CR bases tear gas grenades and Sustainer stage. Towards this end, PEL has Other Defence Products: Oleo resin based tear gas grenades and set up world class facilities for the same. Recently PEL is producing Explosive bolts, Gas CR grenades are used for mob control. The PEL has installed 1000 te capacity press for the Generators, Pyro Actuators, Flash and smoke ignition is brought out by the phenomena sustainer grain, which is a first amongst the generators, special purpose squibs, Explosive of percussion. Premier is the leading Indian private sector in India. transfer line for canopy severance system and player for meeting the requirements of PEL has now the capability of producing the Flares/Chaffs cartridges for the Indian Defence Defence, Central and State Police forces. www.rapidform.com | www.akuva.com AKUVA INFOTECH INNOVATE ENGINEER EXPERIENCE

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AD-APAC.indd 1 2013-01-31 12:23:07 GTRE plans to develop engine for AMCA in SLN Technologies Pvt. collaboration with global engine house Electronics Systems Design and Manufacturing Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is Founded in 1995. SLN is specialized in Electronics Systems Design, Development, Testing & Certification and Manufacturing for Aerospace Industry Sector. SLN has been honored with National R&D Awards from Ministry presently finalising the specification and technology of MSME. Govt. of INDIA, ELCINA - DUN & Bradstreet and ELCINA-EFY. requirement of a >100kN thrust class engine to be Products Domain Expertise developed for the future twin engine powered Indian Ÿ Avionics LRUs Ÿ Interfaces: Analog, Discrete, RS 232/422/485, Ÿ Automated Test Equipments (ATE) SPILL, MIL1553B, ARINC429, ARINC717, Audio, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This Ÿ Software Integration Rigs (SIR) Video, Ethernet, USB. engine development programme and subsequent Ÿ Ground Support Equipments (’I’, ‘O’ Level Testers) Ÿ Bus Architectures: PCI, cPCI, VME, VME64X, Ÿ Control Systems VPX, PXI, PMC, Custom Bus Architecture. production will be pursued in collaboration with Ÿ Instrumentation Ÿ Processors: PowerPC, DSP, ARM, FPGA . Ÿ Electronic Modules (SRUs) Ÿ FPGA Design and Development. a reputed international engine house, says GTRE Ÿ Software: VxWorks, Real Time Linux, LabVIEW. Ÿ Dr. C P Ramanarayanan Director Dr. C P Ramanarayanan in this interview to Services Hardware Process: DO 254, DO 160E. Ÿ Ÿ Director , GTRE Embedded System Solutions Software Process: DO178B, DOD2167A, IEEE Aeromag Asia. Ÿ Board Design Solutions 12207. Ÿ Embedded Software Solutions Could you give us an update in GTRE’s there were no agencies capable of meeting be used as a power plant for an experimental Ÿ IV&V Certifications main charter to design and develop gas our designers’ requirements. As a result, autonomous air vehicle for disaster Ÿ Indigenisation Ÿ ISO 9001:2008 turbine engine for military applications? today, the manufacturing facilities at GTRE management. Ÿ Re-Engineering Ÿ AS 9100C (In Progress) The country’s aero engine programme, are one of the best and are adequate to meet Ÿ Manufacturing Ÿ CEMILAC Approved Design house first conceived in the 1990s, was considered most requirements in engine development. What are the other initiatives of GTRE and ambitious in view of the risks, especially in Over a period of time, we have laid emphasis the proposals at hand? materials and testing. The Government go on creation of specialised expertise in the The DRDO initiatives through the ahead, not withstanding the risks, has borne related multitude of areas which has not only Aeronautical Research and Development immense fruits. It has helped to identify benefited the aero engine programme, it has Board, Contract Acquisition Research Process the gap areas, technology readiness levels also has provided a fillip to the local industry. and Gas Turbine Enabling Technology and generation of techno-commercial We have also leveraged on the fast initiative with Academic Institutions have relationships. It has enabled GTRE and its developing Indian Industry and the facilitated academics to participate actively in associated work centres, Indian industries, opportunities that the global economy R & D. Formal interactions with sister DRDO academics to gain adequate understanding provides. Networking with production and CSIR laboratories have facilitated critical of the scope and complexity and the ways and agencies within the country and abroad studies in core technological areas in addition means to address the same. through a vendor management programme to a spread in science and technology. GTRE Retrofit - Solid State The recent progress and demonstration of has not only enabled us to assemble and is thus a critical knowledge repository on gas Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder Air Data Computer Memory Module for a series of flight tests of Kaveri engine on the test our prototypes, we have done so turbine engines within the country. Tape based FDR IL 76 flying test bed is a culmination of efforts economically. In-house design of process An appreciation of manufacturing carried out over these years. In fact, the flight sheets for certification has ensured that facilities required for production has been testing of the first ever indigenously designed quality standards are the highest. We are undertaken and key areas for possible fighter aircraft engine is a great achievement now looking at facilities for manufacture of cooperation have been identified. Projects for the aerospace community of this country. high temperature components and large size have also been launched for development aerospace quality GT materials. and characterisation of material. Various Could you throw light on the advanced framework and umbrella agreements are research work in the area of gas turbine sub Could you share your thoughts on spin- on the anvil with DRDO HQs fostering systems? offs, particularly marine gas turbines? cooperation in many areas. Optimistic steps The focus areas will be development of GTRE has demonstrated the performance on cooperation in specific areas and in high temperature materials and coatings, of a Marine GT to the Navy as a Technology synergising with international agencies, small advanced manufacturing, system demonstrator. The gap on endurance and medium industries and academia to integration, heat transfer management, requirements observed during these tests is further the development programme are also life management and test infrastructure. A a challenge which is being addressed. GTRE’s being pursued. few technologies that are being pursued designers have analysed the test data and GTRE is presently finalising the specification vigorously are Blisk technology, Multi- identified the design changes required to fix and technology requirement of a >100kN axis Thrust Vectoring Nozzle, Automatic the issue. A higher class of marine engine with thrust class engine to be developed for the Engine Control System and Metal-Metal- improved performance and endurance - as future twin engine powered Indian Advanced ATE for Composites (MMC). per the requirements of the Navy - is on the Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This engine SIR for Display and Mission Computer drawing board. This engine is also likely to be development programme and subsequent Engine Control Unit Could you talk about GTRE’s suitable for land based power plants providing production will be pursued in collaboration (KADECU) manufacturing and test facilities? high quality of power suitable for high end with a reputed international engine house. Contact: Manufacturing facilities for GTRE were applications like robotics, bio-medical etc. The partnership is expected to bridge the Horizon, 3rd Floor, No.1, Pai Layout, Old Madras Road, Bengaluru - 560016, India conceptualised and set up at a time when Also, the Kaveri dry engine is planned to technology gap for a state of art engine with Phone : +91 80 41718881 / 41718882 Fax : +91 80 41718883; Email : [email protected]; Web: www.slntech.com

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M. Balaraman Director- Business Development Millennium Aero Dynamics Pvt Ltd

omestic requirements for sea sea plane is proved to be more economical brackish water, lakes and rivers (providing planes in the next decade are as compared to helicopters transporting scope for inter connectivity) that lie Dconservatively estimated to be people. Sea planes in 19-seater class which inland from the coastal regions provides around 100 to 150. Potential for Amphibious have a maximum range of over 1500 km immense scope for sea plane operations. seaplanes exists in both civil and defence are more suitable for inter-island hops or Manufacturers like Dornier, Viking and sector - in terms of connectivity to remote operations around a base in far flung regions Russia BE 200 Jets have endorsed this islands, transportation of tourists to luxury for payload dropping of every intermittent potential. resorts etc. Experts from the National Design distance. Canadian firm Viking Air’s Amphibian sea plane: and Research Forum (NDRF) that is engaged 19-seater Twin Otter operating in the region A sea plane is powered fixed-wing aircraft in research work pertaining to aerospace for of Maldives demonstrates this success story. capable of taking-off &landing on water. years now believe it would help immensely India with varied terrains like high Sea planes that can also take off and land naval operations, especially to the coastal mountains, deep valleys, coastal plains, on airfields are a subclass called amphibian police and Coast Guard etc. Leasing the rivers and streams, large water bodies like aircraft. Sea planes and amphibians are usually divided into two categories based on their technological characteristics-float planes and flying boats as illustrated below. Manufacturing opportunities Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited started the country’s first sea-plane operations -- Jal Hans -- in Andamans and Nicobar Islands. It is perceived that after general aviation and helicopter operations, there is scope and phenomenal growth for sea plane operations in India.

New Patented Technology by IIAAT (International Institute for Advanced Aerospace Technologies) Best suited for a vast spectrum of highly cost-efficient Civilian, Paramilitary and Defence applications. Logistics Support without depending on any aviation or marine infrastructure Capable of taking-off or landing on unprepared roads / fields or water bodies including rivers, lakes, sea, ocean

Aeromag 74 Aeromag 75 New Patented Technology by Australian company - Tigerfish Aviation Pvt Ltd Pushpak going from Retractable Amphibious Pontoon Technology – RAPT RAPT is a quickly removable, retrofit, pack that fits to the bottom of the aircraft that can deploy a pair of floats strength to strength for water operations and wheels for land operations. RAPT is far more efficient than traditional fixed floats and being retrofit decade-old Pushpak Products India Pvt. is far cheaper to develop than a new Ltd. has established itself as a service seaplane. The fist RAPT aircraft planned is Aprovider to major aerospace companies the highly regarded Dornier 228 recently and its clients include some multi-national firms. placed back into production. Other RAPT An ISO 9001:2008 company, started in 1992 by C.S. aircraft are planned to create a family Prakash, the Managing Director, its strength lies in: of new se planes in civil and military • Engineering Division- Manufacturing of operation. Ground Handling Equipments. The retracting floats reduce air drag by • Electrochemical Division- Anodizing and Gold a massive 24% & fuel consumption by Plating on Spacecraft Onboard Components. approx 20% • Furniture Division- Modular Furniture and Seating Systems. Way forward Production and after sales support will Pushpak is providing services to HAL, ISRO, NAL, C S Prakash ideally be located in India - to develop BEL and BHEL for various programmes including Managing Director, Pushpak its aerospace industry, and that has good LCA, ALH and Kaveri Engine. Multinational access to a region where sea planes will companies like Toyota Group, Bosch, L & T and be significant. Millennium Aero Dynamics Volvo are also part of the company’s client network. It is is qualified and certified Pvt Ltd – a result oriented Company will anodizer for ISRO. drive the programme / coordinate with Pushpak is the first and only company to get the approval from DGS&D for rate contract IIAAT (a State Government Establishment for all defence and central government projects. The company has grown through hard under the Ministry of Science, Technology work and commitment of experienced professionals and skilled workers. With a work & Education of The Russian Federation force of around 100 employees it has three factories in Nelamangala, Jalahalli and Bidadi. ) vis-à-vis its existing collaborative The company has already purchased land at Devanahalli Aerospace Park developed by arrangement for promotion of Pelicans. Karnataka government, to provide more services to Aerospace Divisions. With Tiger Fish Aviation Pvt Ltd for Pushpak has already entered into joint venture with Liko-S, Czech Republic. Also the development, integration, testing and company is shortlisted by IKEA and Saint- Gobain Global for their global requirements. certification of RAPT, Investors are invited The association with other international business partners has led to diversity in to consider joining the program. operation. The company is scouting for joint venture partners to enhance its business Millennium’s with its wide network is in aerospace sector. confident of promoting the products Products designed and developed are customer specific and have led to considerable discussed and would facilitate R&D work and the company had secured the National Award in 2008 for outstanding discussions on way forward in terms of Research & Development efforts in MSME sector and three National Awards in 2009 ToT /Licensing , Investment, deliverables for outstanding Research & Development and outstanding entrepreneur efforts ( such as Hardwares / softwares , (manufacturing & services) in MSME sector from MSME, Govt. of India. The company has documentation etc,.) while rendering received the prestigious CII– EXIM Bank Business Excellence award (EFQM Model) for after sales / warranty support being its 2012. core competency. Boeing to showcase range of advanced capabilities at Aero India 2013 oeing will showcase a broad Surveillance Aircraft console and a Virtual Chinook heavy-lift transport helicopter, range of aerospace capabilities Maintenance Training Demo. and V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. B at the upcoming Aero Product models will include the will Boeing subsidiary Insitu will display India 2013 show, to be held Feb. 6-10 include the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, 777- full-scale models of the ScanEagle and at Air Force Station Yelahanka in 300ER (Extended Range) and 737 MAX Integrator unmanned aerial vehicles in Bangalore. commercial airplanes, as well as the the Boeing exhibit. Boeing’s exhibit in Hall E will feature C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter, A C-17 Globemaster III military transport commercial and defense products and P-8I maritime reconnaissance and will fly at the show and go on static display services of interest to India, including anti-submarine warfare aircraft, AH- for visitors. a P-8 mobile console, a Maritime 64D Apache attack helicopter, CH-47F

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olls-Royce, the global power to further contribute to India’s defence based technology will be used to highlight systems company, will highlight modernization goals.” the company’s expansive services capability Rthe use of its innovative technology John Gay, Senior Vice-President — and offer visiting customers analysis of how to enhance customer capability at the 9th Defence Aerospace, South Asia, Rolls- initiatives such as fuel management may Aero India in Bangalore from February 6th- Royce, said: “It is a pleasure for us to help to improve operational performance 10th, 2013. The Rolls-Royce stand (B4.3 in be a part of Aero India, which gives us and reduce costs. the UK Pavilion) will showcase its iPad- a platform to showcase our technology The Adour Mk871 engine powers the based services technology for the first and products and has been an enabler Indian AJT and is assembled and tested in time at the show and feature the Adour for exchange of innovative ideas. Rolls- India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Mk871 engine, which powers India’s latest Royce is proud to have powered the (HAL), an example of a partnership between Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT), and the Indian armed forces for 80 years. As our the two companies that has now flourished CTS800 helicopter engine. in-service fleets continue to increase for 57 years. Kishore Jayaraman, President, we are looking to strengthen our local The CTS800 engine is designed and Rolls-Royce India, said: “Aero India partnerships to deliver greater levels of developed by the Light Helicopter is a significant platform for us in the support to the benefit of the customers Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), continuing development of our business. here.” a 50:50 partnership between Rolls- India is an important market for Rolls- The touch screen technology on the stand Royce and Honeywell. It has passed Royce with a number of significant will enable visitors to gain a new insight in 100,000 in-service flight hours and local partners. We look forward to to the capabilities of the portfolio of Rolls- demonstrated proven technology accelerating our business development Royce defence engines which power aircraft and reliable performance in a variety and partnership initiatives as we work in all market sectors. In addition, new iPad of demanding operational environments.

EADS plans major presence LM eyes naval multi-role at Aero India 2013 helicopter contract in India ADS and its Divisions – Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter –will display a broad selection ockheed Martin is excited that the Indian Air Force Eof cutting-edge products, technologies and continues to expand the role of the C-130J in Special services at Aero India 2013 from 6 February to 10 L Operations. The C-130J is a proven, reliable, and February 2013 at the Air Force station, Yelahanka, flexible air-mobility platform. The company continues to Bangalore. work with other defence agencies in India to develop air EADS will present the following models and mobility solutions using the C-130J platform. exhibits: Lockheed Martin is prepared to scale up to market demands Airbus Military: a mock-up of the MRTT and of as necessary in India. In addition to the C-130J, Lockheed transport aircraft Astrium: satcom terminal and Martin along with its TEAM SEAHAWK (TS) industry partners telecommunications satellites Cassidian: UAVs, sensors, is currently active in the inquiries for upcoming Naval Multi- defence electronics and avionics systems Eurocopter: a Role Helicopter request for proposal (RFP). We are confident range of helicopters including a Naval Panther outside the TS solution provides the best proven maritime helicopter the pavilion ATR: a mock-up of ATR 72-600 that is operational today. In addition to the United States Navy At the EADS pavilion in front of the entrance to Hall C, operating both the MH-60R (Romeo) and the MH-60S (Sierra) there will be a dedicated HR Corner where EADS and its helicopters, the Navies of Australia, Denmark and Thailand Divisions will present their growth plans and welcome operate these helicopters. Indian candidates interested in careers within the In addition to LM’s sale of C-130J aircraft, LM is currently Group. looking to compete in the follow-on Naval Multi-Role Yves Guillaume, CEO of EADS India said: “Since the Helicopter competition along with its TS industry partners. 1960s, we have offered technical and operationally TS looks forward to showcasing the MH-60R and MH-60S to superior equipment and systems to the Indian Ministry the Indian Ministry of Defence and the Indian Navy. The MH- of Defence. EADS is also very strong in the commercial 60R is the most capable maritime helicopter available and aviation sector through Airbus, Eurocopter and ATR conducting real world operations today. Complemented by and in space sector with Astrium. We are leaders in this the MH-60S, these two platforms bring the full spectrum of market and intend to remain so.” capability required by today’s international Navies. Currently, MBDA and Eurofighter are represented through LM Aeronautics is focused on the C-130J platform and its separate stands to present their range of products and variants for meeting India’s air mobility requirements. The systems. company expects to offer these to multiple agencies within the Indian defence establishment as their requirements mature.

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