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DAY THREE ThurSday, 21th february, 2008
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Singapore Airshow Flies High Free Power for
hen the Singapore Civilian Aircraft Prime Minster said irbus has success- Wthat his government fully tested a fuel cells had delivered a promise by Asystem in flight. For getting the Singapore air show the first time on a commercial off the ground and right on aircraft this innovative energy time-he was perhaps heralding source powered the aircraft’s the sentiment that’s come to back-up hydraulic and electric epitomise the show’s success. power systems. The parting of ways with The test conducted this the Asian Aerospace show has month is part of Airbus’ overall ultimately gifted Singapore with plans for an eco-efficient avia- a mega event that many say is tion industry. It supports the already a resounding success. on-going research to evaluate Raymond Francis of the the potential use and envi- Boeing Company said: “The ronmental benefits of fuel cell show has been a great suc- technology and zero emis- cess and for a first-time event sions power generation in civil organisers have done a great meet our customers and sup- Kee Sum, Eurocopter’s Inter- aviation. job. The facilities are wonder- pliers in the region and take national Media Manager:” Our According to Patrick ful and the new site is a hit. forward our relationships” relationship with the air show Gavin, Airbus Executive Vice The show is proving to be very The new site has injected President Engineering, ‘ Fuel Contd. on page 02 important for us, being able to the show with verve. Says Pek cells offer tremendous poten- tial environmental benefits and operational savings’ and this is another example of Air- 3,007 Aircraft worth US$ 393bn Forecasted bus providing leadership for an eco-efficient industry , one For Southeast Asia Region by 2026 which creates value with less environmental impact.” oeing presented a fore- worth US$ 290 billion out of This achievement will en- cast on the South/South- which majority will be single- able Airbus and its partners Bwest Asia market on the aisle aircraft amounting to 45 to further develop ways to second day of the Singapore per cent (873 aircraft) of the implement fuel cell technology Airshow. At a press briefing. total order. This will be followed for replacing other aircraft sys- Dr. Dinesh Keskar, Senior by 38 per cent (737) twin-aisle tems such as the emergency Vice President, Sales, Boeing aircraft and 12 per cent (233 power systems and the Aux- Commercial Airplanes said aircraft), while the 5 per cent iliary Power Unit (APU). This that the company foresees a (97 aircraft) will be for regional would significantly reduce the requirement of 3,007 planes jets. noise and emission levels in worth US$ 393 billion in the On the other hand, the and around the airports. South/Southeast Asia market Southwest Asia market will The fuel cell system devel- in the next 20-years. be dominated by India with oped by Airbus and Michelin He stated that the region’s the overall requirement of the was tested on the A320 test market will witness a robust region coming to 1067 aircraft aircraft owned by DLR, the growth across the numerous worth US$ 103 billion. This German Aerospace Centre. routes in the region at an aver- includes 70 per cent (747 Airbus has been working on age growth of 6.9 per cent per Dr. Dinesh Keskar, aircraft) being dominated by fuel cell technology in coop- year. According to Boeing the Senior Vice President, Sales, single-aisle aircraft followed eration with Michelin, Liebherr Southeast Asian region will Boeing Commercial Airplanes by 21 per cent (224) twin-aisle Aerospace and DLR since the require a total of 1,940 aircraft end of 2005. Contd. on page 02
SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 01 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 Singapore Airshow.... Contd. from 01 at Singapore has been fruitful large number of people have a very well organised event lished in the area, occasions over 26 years. This year we shown interest in Abu Dhabi with good facilities and I really like the Singapore Air show have good static display-with and the Terminal Complex. We liked the venue”. are interesting and a good 6 helicopters on show. We are see much success and hope Over from India, Chairman moment to get close to clients. glad for the opportunity to meet this relationship continues in Ratan Tata of the Tata Group The show has been very well customers in the Asia Pacific the future”. remarked rather concisely:” It’s organised and we’ve been in region, which is a booming Al Creque, Director of a good show”. touch with both customers and market for us”. Product Marketing at Engine And an ATR officialun - potential clients. ATR is very Says Rany Nasser of the Alliance, USA, was of the derlined the relationship factor satisfied”. All in all, seems like Abu Dhabi airports compa- opinion “the air show has been which emerges as so important the ratings are heading for a ny: “The show has gone well. very active and we’ve made a at the end of the day. He said: whole lot of stars. We are very happy that such a lot of good contacts. This was “Because ATR is well estab- -Amitabh Joshi 3,007 Aircraft worth US$ 393bn..... Contd. from 01 aircraft, 8 per cent (85 aircraft) Asia region will witness a high nate until 2026 but the popular- closure for many operators. single-aisle and 1 per cent (11) percentage of new aircraft ity of the twin-aisle aircraft will “The options that are avail- for larger aircraft. deliveries at 882 new aircraft increase in the coming years. able for the Indian carriers to Out of the total 1,940 air- for growth followed by 185 “The majority of the growth survive in the market are to craft, the requirement for new new aircraft for replacement from the forecast last year consolidate, improve yield and airplanes in the Southeast Asia and 180 being retained in the has been due to the change hope for a reduction in the fuel region would be for 1,430 new fleet out of the total demand for in the twin-aisle market and if prices.” airplanes for growth, 510 for 1,067 aircraft. the market leaders in the India With the phenomenal replacements while 370 will As mentioned before, the want to retain their market increase in the number of be retained in the fleet. “One Southwest Asian region will share then they will have to aircraft as well as the opera- of the fastest growing region be dominated by India with a expand their fleet.” tors in India, Keskar predicts in terms of demand in the whopping 85 per cent of the But Keskar was also quick that this growth will allow the Southeast Asian region will be aircraft delivered to the Indian to point that if the Indian carri- operators to connect flights Indonesia as well as Malaysia carriers with a total of 911 air- ers have to survive and sustain to destinations like Australia, with a combined requirement craft worth US$ 86 billion. The in the market condition then Munich among others, which of 740 new aircraft in the next requirement in the single-aisle they will have to consolidate were not operated before. 20 years.” The Southwest aircraft will continue to domi- since over capacity will lead to -Bhavya Desai BAE forecast Market for Hawk Jet likely to Total 1000 by 2018
AE Systems expects be manufactured by Hindu- the possible market stan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bfor the next generation which is already gearing up Advanced Jet Trainer Hawk to take on the production of to a total about 1,000 air- 42 AJTs from the earlier deal. craft in the next 10 years, The original 66 Hawks the group’s training solutions are slated to be delivered in new business director Mike a phased manner by 2010- Rudd said at the Singapore 2011. Air Show. The Hawk deal, was BAE is hoping to turn at signed in 2004 after a de- least half of the potential lay of almost two decades market for its Hawk trainer jet despite the Indian Air Force in the next decade into firm desperate that it needed business, the British defence around 120 AJTs to teach its and aerospace group said. rookie pilots the intricacies of ‘We would estimate for combat flying. business planning purposes the UK and up to 20 air forces 1.45 bn project finalised in BAE is, meanwhile, facing that we would be able to ac- in the world use the trainer. March 2004. growing competition for train- cess about half that market,’ India is already on course According to reports, the er jet business from the Aer Rudd said. to acquire another 40 British proposal will be placed before Macchi trainer jet made by BAE has won orders for ‘Hawk’ advanced jet-trainers New Delhi’s Cabinet Commit- Italy’s Finmeccanica SpA and the latest version of the air- to add to the 66 such aircraft tee on Security for the final the T50 Golden Eagle from craft from Bahrain, India and already contracted in the US$ nod. The 40 new Hawks will Korea Aircraft Industries.
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SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 03 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 REX Announces Pilot School Plan to Deal With Shortage egional Express (REX), sive recruitment of our trained the largest independent pilots by the main airlines,” he Rregional airline in Aus- explained. tralia, has started its own pilot Rex is Australia’s largest school to alleviate a severe independent regional airline pilot shortage in Australia. The operating a fleet of 37 Saab first batch of 16 cadets, hand- 340 aircraft on 1,300 flights picked from 1,600 applicants, weekly to 24 destinations will graduate in July 2008. from Sydney, Melbourne and Highlighting the pilot short- Adelaide. The Rex Group age Lim Kin Hai, executive comprises Regional Express, chairman of REX said: “No air freight and charter opera- airline in the world can with- tor Pel-Air Aviation and Dubbo stand a 60 per cent annual at- based regional airline, Air trition rate of its pilot strength Link. without catastrophic damage Lim was speaking to the and the fact that we have only media on the sidelines of the suspended 6 per cent of our Singapore Airshow 2008, services is a testimony to the where details of REX’s agree- dedication and sacrifices of ment with Saab Aircraft Leas- our staff and the rapidity of ing to enter into a long-term Michael Magnusson and Lim Kim Hai management’s response to lease for 25 latest generation this severe crisis.” Saab 340Bplus aircraft was flight performance capabilities with state-of-the-art active “With the school, we will revealed. as well as improves on fuel noise canceling system, larger have about 20 new pilots The Saab 340Bplus air- efficiency. Passenger comfort stow away compartments and every three months, largely craft features a redesigned is also greatly enhanced in the modern interiors and lighting. sheltering Rex from the mas- extended wing which increases cabin which comes equipped -Nazir Keshvani SDV on a Contract Signing Spree DV International signed between Jerome Petit, tics and space industry. In Sin- Logistics, part Regional Director Asia Pacific, gapore, the group is operating Sof the Bollore SDV International logistics a fully dedicated warehouse Group, the French and Yuan Zhonghe, Deputy for aerospace. The group has company has signed General Manager, GAMECO. created an associated service an agreement with the SDV International is oper- making its specialists skills company GAMECO, for ating in Singapore since the available to industry on prod- transportation of aircraft beginning of the 90’s and has uct sites. SDV is also signing components from developed its activity recently another agreement with KLM Europe to China and in China with staff trained to Aerospace Logistics Com- Singapore to China. address to the requirement of pany during the Singapore The deal was the companies of the aeronau- Airshow. Rolls-Royce Extends on-wing Care to Singapore olls-Royce and SIA range of specialised line main- our SAESL repair and overhaul resources and expertise from Engineering Company tenance support across the joint venture. This new feature both parties to provide quick R(SIAEC) are combining globe to be at the closet point of our operational support response on a wider range of to offer extended maintenance of operation to Rolls-Royce forms part of a comprehensive, services at the closest point, capabilities to support the customers to maximise engine global On-Wing service which which help airline customers growing fleet of Trent engines. availability. complements our plans for ex- maximise aircraft utilisation.” Under the new agree- Miles Cowdry, President panding aftermarket activities.” On-Wing Care Service ment, Rolls-Royce will offer Services, Rolls-Royce, said: Willaim Tan, Chief Ex- centres are already estab- On-Wing Care services at “Singapore is a major hub for ecutive Officer,SIAEC , added: lished in London, Hong Kong, Singapore Changi Airport, us- airlines and aerospace ac- “The development of the On- New York, and Frankfurt. The ing SIAEC’s extensive capa- tivities. The development of Wing Care service extends our centre created in Singapore bilities. A range of line main- On-Wing Care in Singapore existing relationship with Rolls- will predominantly support the tenance support services, extends our existing pres- Royce. This strong partnership growing Trent engine family, from boroscoping to engine ence and our relationship with between the original equipment including the Trent 900 for change, will be available for SIAEC, with which we have manufacturer and mainte- the Airbus A380, which is in Trent operators. established a long-standing nance, repair and overhaul service with Singapore Airlines On-Wing Care provides a and successful relationship in provider will utilise the best as the launch customer.
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SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 05 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 Goodrich Opens New Maintenance Campus in Singapore oodrich Corporation un- veiled its new 530,000- systems for both commercial Gsquare-foot aircraft and military aerospace custom- component and systems main- ers. Services will cover a broad tenance and repair campus range of aircraft including new on the sidelines of the Singa- and future models such as pore Air Show. The facility will the Airbus A380, Boeing 787 serve commercial and military and Lockheed Martin F-35 aerospace customers in Asia, Lightning II. The facilities MRO Australia and the Pacific Rim capabilities include aircraft from this location. nacelle systems, flight con- The new campus, located trols, cargo systems, engine next to Changi Airport offers controls and components, a full range of Maintenance actuation systems and aircraft
Repair and Overhaul (MRO) evacuation systems as well as Images: Hector Hum services for components and providing MRO services to the
region’s airlines and military According to Cindy Egno- fleets. tovich, Segment President for The center will be perform- Goodrich Nacelles and Interior ing original equipment manu- Systems, “This is a signifi- facturing as well as research cant event for Goodrich in the and development activities. region. The new site is strategi- The recent projects include cally located to serve our Asian designing, developing and and Pacific customers and pro- producing the fan cowl for the vide a range of services which Geared Turbofan test engine. spans Goodrich’s diverse origi- The campus represents nal manufactured equipment. a US$ 23 million investment For our customer it’s all about by Goodrich, which currently enhancing the speed and ease employs roughly 700 people of doing business with us by
Images: Hector Hum and is the corporation’s largest providing the right assets in the MRO campus. right place at the right time.” ST Aerospace signs JV Taml Showcases With Iberia Maintenance Its Product Power ingapore Technologies impact on the consolidated ata Advanced Materi- The company also has the Aerospace (ST Aero- net tangible assets per share als Ltd (TAML), a part of distinction of being the first Sspace), the aerospace and earnings per share of ST Tthe Tata Group, India’s in the Indian private sector to arm of Singapore Technolo- Engineering for the current largest business conglomer- enter the field of composite gies Engineering Ltd (ST En- financial year. ate operating in 7 sectors like aerospace products. TAML gineering), and Iberia Mainte- Managed by ST Aero- engineering, materials, energy, has put in place an exclusive nance, the technical division space, the company will oper- chemicals, services, information state-of-the-art facility to de- of Iberia Airlines of Spain, ate as an independent third systems and communication is sign, develop and manufacture have signed a joint venture party maintenance, repair and showcasing its latest compos- composite components for agreement to set up a land- overhaul (MRO) service pro- ite aerospace products in the aerospace applications. ing gear repair and overhaul vider with an initial focus on Singapore Airshow. Following three basic com- company in Madrid, Spain. Airbus A320, A330 and A340 TAML commenced opera- ponents like innovation, scale, The joint venture company, landing gears. It will provide tions in 1993 with an export con- reliability, TAML has the abil- “Madrid Aerospace Services maintenance services for Ibe- tract for lightweight bullet resis- ity to manufacture composite S.L.”, will be equally owned ria Airlines and other custom- tant vests to Algeria. TAML has components at its world-class (50:50) between Iberia and ers around the world, and will since grown to become India’s facility. It has the largest auto- ST Aerospace, and will be an complement ST Aerospace’s single largest manufacturer of clave, 10,000-class dust free associated company of ST Total Aviation Support and ballistic vests and helmets hold- processing. Apart from this, Aerospace. The initial invest- Iberia maintenance offer- ing 70 per cent market share. TAML also operate in advanced ment is expected to be around ings for Airbus operators. It TAML has since introduced a solutions in armour, aerospace, Euro 6m. is expected to commence host of composite solutions right transportation and infrastruc- Today’s investment is not operations by the second half form design and development to ture and composite transporta- expected to have any material of 2008. full-scale manufacture. tion products.
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SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 07 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 Lufthansa’s Unique Fuel Saving Module n innovative new flight These highly complex rules planning module promis- also known as traffic flow Aing fuel savings of up restrictions (TFR) are set by air to two per cent and the reduc- traffic control authorities to en- tion of carbon emissions was sure a smooth traffic flow while launched by Lufthansa Sys- at the same time optimizing tems on the second day of the ATC capacity and security. Singapore Airshow. Airlines are required to In a drive to further enhance check their routing for a par- ecological and economic ef- ticular flight against the lat- ficiency, Lufthansa Systems est ATC rules, a task usually has worked out this method for performed manually. Automat- airlines to further optimise their ing this process with Lufthansa dispatch processes. Systems’ new Lido OC module It’s an add-on to Lido Op- is a big step forward and en- erations Centre (Lido OC), the ables dispatchers to focus on world’s leading flight planning other important tasks. solution which offers a module In addition to the time saved performing automated checks during route planning, Lido OC of a potential routing relative to opens up a host of new route shown that the TFR module of engines quickly and effectively. current air traffic capacity and options. As an industry first, the Lido OC significantly increases The new technique enhances flow management rules. module automatically consid- efficiency and reduces fuel engine efficiency and results ers even partly burn and costs. The tool can in cost cuts-whole the environ- restricted airways, generate savings of up to two ment benefits from lower CO2 suggesting by- percent in fuel burn. This result emissions. The new engine passes where can help customers reduce washes can be performed legally permitted, CO2 emissions and save directly in the field. On the for the most effec- costs. basis of flight data, Cyclean tive combination of Meanewhile, another arm can bring airlines savings of airway segments. of the German carrier, Luf- between US$ 18,000 and Lufthansa thansa Technik has developed US$180,000 US per aircraft Systems says in the “Cyclean Engine Wash” (depending on aircraft and analyses have a new method for washing engine type). Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan Demo on Alternative Fuel Capabilities ratt & Whitney’s engine validates the flexibility mercial, military and business costs. Geared Turbofan dem- of this engine’s design to take jet engines. In a Geared Turbofan en- Ponstrator engine has advantage of multiple sources Pratt & Whitney actively gine, a state-of-the-art gear successfully operated using of fuel and leverage the participates in several interna- system allows the engine’s an alternative fuel blend dur- environmental and economic tional organizations working to- fan to operate independent ing Phase I ground testing in benefits available today.” gether to bring alternative fuels of the low-pressure compres- West Palm Beach, Fla. Pratt Pratt & Whitney is aggres- into field use. These organi- sor and turbine, resulting in & Whitney and engineers sively researching and testing zations include the American greater fuel efficiency and from the National Aeronautics alternative fuels for the avia- Society of Testing and Materi- a slower fan speed for less program, completed the test tion industry. In addition to the als, the Coordinating Research noise. The Geared Turbofan using a synthetic fuel blend Geared Turbofan demonstrator Council, and the Commercial engine builds on more than as part of a program com- engine, the company has part- Aviation Alternative Fuels 20 years of technology devel- paring potential emissions nered with the U.S. Air Force Initiative. opment with improvements in benefits for future aircraft to test and certify alternative The Geared Turbofan dem- every major module. applications. Pratt & Whitney fuels for the TF33-powered B- onstrator engine is part of Pratt Pratt & Whitney is a world is a division of United Tech- 52 aircraft F117-powered C-17 & Whitney’s overall technology leader in the design, manu- nologies Corp. transport. The C-17 recently readiness program to power facture and service of aircraft “The Geared Turbofan completed its first transconti- the next generation of com- engines, space propulsion engine is setting new stan- nental flight operating entirely mercial aircraft. The company systems and industrial gas dards for environmental per- on a blended synthetic fuel. is actively testing key compo- turbines. United Tech- formance and jet propulsion As part of of Pratt & Whitney’s nents of the Geared Turbofan nologies, based in Hartford, efficiency,” said Bob Saia, overall alternative fuel re- engine on 15 test rigs world- Conn., is a diversified com- vice president, Next Genera- search, the company will wide. The Geared Turbofan pany providing high technol- tion Product Family, Pratt & conduct additional ground and engine targets double-digit ogy products and services Whitney. “The successful flight tests across a range of reductions in fuel consumption, to the global aerospace and demonstration of alternative products. Current plans for engine noise, environmental commercial building indus- fuels on our Geared Turbofan testing this year include com- emissions and maintenance tries.
08 SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 - Day THREE iFerret - Detecting Foreign Objects on Runways
Lim Kim Choo (CAAS) and Dr David Chew (Stratech)
tify foreign objects on runways The contract was inked on and pinpoint their exact loca- the sidelines of the Singapore tion, on a 24-hour basis. It can Airshow by CAAS’ director- then raise immediate alerts, general and CEO, Lim Kim enabling operators to have full Choon, and Stratech’s execu- visual of the object to examine tive chairman, Dr David Chew. the object detected. Foreign object related dam- The Civil Aviation Authority age, or FOD, poses a danger of Singapore (CAAS) awarded to aircraft landings and take- the tender for Changi Airport’s offs. The development of the installation of the iFerret system was possible with fund- System to Stratech Systems ing support from the Singa- Limited. Under the terms of the pore government’s Enterprise contract, valued at over S$12 Challenge. million, Stratech will custom- “With iFerret, air traffic and ise the system to suit CAAS’ ground operations staff can new intelligent system to lance system is the world’s first specific requirements. The visually assess foreign objects detect foreign objects on intelligent vision-based system system will also have built-in identified on a remote screen Arunways will help make to ensure runway safety. layers of backup. Installation of display, without making a Singapore’s Changi Airport saf- The system uses vision the system is expected to be physical visit,” said Dr Chew. er. The iFerret runway surveil- technology to detect and iden- completed in early 2009. - Nazir Ksehvani Al Ain Intl. Airport Ideal Cargo & LCC Hub DAC’s second airport of the anchor network for future The airline will first start with connections and our GCC Al Ain, which is serving cargo carriers from all regions cargo operations to six major neighbours.” Athe eastern region of of the world, and is ideal for the destinations that include Orly “The growing interest in Al the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is increasing Indian subcontinent in France, Mumbai and Kochin Ain Airport reflects the airlines’ the ideal UAE cargo and low cargo traffic efficiently linking in India, Dhaka in Bangladesh, recognition of the Airport’s cost and low fare carrier hub. them to Africa and Europe.” Istanbul in Turkey, and Beirut in strategic location within the “We are actively demonstrat- Last month, the UAE’s Lebanon. UAE and its quality services,” ing this potential to carriers first all-cargo carrier, MIDEX Addressing a special cer- Al Mazrouei said. from the immediate region, AIRLINES, announced plans emony at ADAC Head Office, “Our partnership with the Indian subcontinent and to take to the skies from Al H.E. Khalifa Al Mazrouei said: MIDEX is in line with our to the carriers operating tech Ain International Airport. H.E. “We are delighted that MIDEX plans for developing Al Ain stop services to and from Khalifa Al Mazrouei, Chair- has chosen Al Ain International International Airport into a re- Europe and Asia,” said Mr. man and Managing Director of Airport as their home base and gional cargo hub. “MIDEX will Peter Hoslin, ADAC head of Abu Dhabi Airports Company main hub for their international get the most efficient airport marketing. (ADAC) concluded an agree- cargo business. This operation services and support to help The start in March 2007, of ment in January, the operator of will take advantage of Al Ain them extend their network and Empost Airlines the first UAE Al Ain International Airport, and Airport’s strategic location with excellent service to all parts of all-cargo airline, which chose Dr. Issam Khairallah, President easy road access to the entire the world,” said Al Mazrouei. Al Ain as its base, has laid of MIDEX AIRLINES. UAE, international air and sea - Nazir Keshvani
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SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 11 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 Tatas, EADS Join Forces for Indian Army’s Tact Com Systems atas and EADS (DS) Ratan TATA Visits Singapore Airshow have unveiled plans to Tform a high tech team partnership to bid for the Indian Army’s US$1billion ad- vanced tactical communication system projects. The project is expected to be announced later this year. Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Group commented: The Tatas recognize the signifi- cance of this project of nation- al importance and therefore with a view to leveraging the capabilities of several Tata companies, we propose to implement the project through a new umbrella company- Tata Advance Systems Limited (TASL). We believe that the above approach will syn- ergise the groups’ relevant capabilities for the project and provide a single interface for the Indian Army. The teaming Ratan Tata, Chairman Tata Group visited TATA Advaced Materials Stall at Singapore Airshow. arrangement with EADS (DS) Tata said that its a good show would ensure that the solu- tion proposed is cutting edge, Indian Army Tactical Commu- while EADS DS will act as a The project will create one best - in –class and meets all nications System is intended system design authority and be of the most sophisticated and the requirements of the Indian to replace its current AREN responsible for the network ar- contemporary tactical mobile Army.” system and will make use of chitectural design and integra- communications systems in According to Stefan Zoller, the State-of-the –art technol- tion on the programme through the world. CEO of EADS DS, ‘India ogy. The new fully mobile its chief technical officer from The Indian Army has is- holds an important place on communications system will their systems design center. sued a detailed request report the world’s stage and this be contemporary when fielded Raytheon will be responsible for information to over 40 programme recognises the and will put the Indian Army for radio systems design and defence industry companies need for India’s armed forces on par with the most sophisti- precision electronics for sup- in 2007. Using the defence to have the latest available cated tactical mobile systems port in production, ruggedisa- procurement policy 2006 technology. EADS and Tata currently in development for tion, security and integration. guidelines, the Indian ministry can design and deliver one of deployment around the globe. The new team partnership of defence requested re- the most sophisticated battle- Tata Advanced Systems, combines international lead sponses from global systems field communications systems as the lead on the programme, systems integration, expertise integrators experienced in in the world, and at the same along with other Tata partners with local domain knowledge of delivering tactical systems and time, will make a significant will be responsible for the the Indian market to provide an local Indian systems integra- contribution to India’s high project management, security, India centric system with the tors with the financial capabil- tech economy.’ software development, produc- latest technology and complete ity and necessary technical The proposed US$ 1 billion tion, integration and delivery, security. background. Free Wi-Fi at Changi Airport for Five Years ravellers to Changi Air- 3 and the Budget Terminal. Skype. year. StarHub won the tender port will have free Wi-Fi The free service can be ac- The airport’s offer is an ex- with partner QMax to run the Taccess to surf the Net cessed by anyone who has a tension of the free Wireless@ free service at the airport for and check e-mail for the next compatible laptop PDA (per- SG hotspot service that covers the next five years. five years. StarHub won a sonal digital assistant). With many of Singapore’s shopping Mr Anil Nihalani, StarHub’s tender to provide the service, download speeds of up to 512 centres and public areas. vice-president for mobile which kicked off on Jan 1, in kilobits per second (Kbps), it A tender for free access at services, said it would benefit the public and transit areas is also fast enough for users the airport was called by the local users as well as travel- of all of Changi’s terminals. to make free or cheap Net Civil Aviation Authority of Sin- lers turning up at the airport. These are Terminals 1, 2 and calls using online services like gapore (CAAS) in August last - Nazir Keshvani
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SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 13 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 EADS, India to Jointly Develop Missile-Warning System ADS defence & security electronic warfare and avion- and the Indian govern- ics. The partners are develop- Ement are strengthening ing jointly a missile warning their defence co-operation in system based on the DS’ warn- the highly sensitive field of ing sensor MILDS AN/AAR-60 electronic warfare. As an- and integrated into the existing nounced by the company Multi-Sensor warning system officials at the Singapore of the Indian armed forces. Airshow the joint development As part of the agreement, of a missile warning system DS in the first phase is deliv- for the Indian Air force to- ering 36 sensors for further gether with the Indian Defence integration and development. Avionics research Establish- The deliveries have been ment (DARE) is making good progress. The MILDS missile warning sensor from the EADS (DS) - -here seen Says Bernd Wenzler, CEO in the NH90 configuration- will be part of the Indian Armed Forces’ of the Defence Electronics, self-protection suit. an integrated business unit of EADS Defence Security (DS),’ India is a major player in de- missiles including the most ations and ensures the safe fence and several Indian com- prevalent threat of heat seek- return of both the crew and panies are co-operating since ing shoulder launched Man aircraft. The sensor has been many years with EADS’. He Portable Air Defence Systems sold in more than 5,600 units adds, ‘India is a priority coun- completed and the integration (MANPADS). The system and is in service abroad a try for EADS as it offers market tests in DARE’s multi-sensor provides full coverage, low huge variety of rotary wing and potential and solid aerospace self-protection suite have been false alarm rate and maximum wide body aircraft; a version and defence competence. This conducted in October 2007 warning time to enable the de- for fighter aircraft is under project is a clear signal of our and will be tested on several ployment of countermeasures development. commitment to India, not only platforms. The tests will be such as Chaff/flares. In the field of electronic as a market but also as an finally be terminated by mid- With a very low false alarm self-protection and missile industrial partner.’ year. rate and fast detection com- warning, DS is involved in the EADS (DS) in 2006 has MILDS AN/AAR-60 is an bined with automatic initiation defensive aids systems of the signed an agreement with the advanced, passive imaging of countermeasures, MILDS Eurofighter, the A400M trans- Indian DARE which captialises sensor which detects and AN/AAR-60 relieves the pilot’s port aircraft and the Tiger and on longstanding experience in tracks the UV of approaching workload in time-critical situ- NH90 helicopters. ATR and Air Vanuatu Sign Pact For One ATR 72-500
n the occasion of the be delivered in 2009. tract, Hollingsworth Ngwele, length of the flights, the fuel Singapore Airshow, Since 2004, the airline has Air Vanuatu CEO, stated: burn and the CO2 emissions. OATR and Air Vanuatu operated an ATR 42-300 for “Following the successful We are honoured with the announced the the contract its principal domestic routes, service of our ATR 42-300, the renewal of the confidence of for the purchase of the first linking the capital city Port purchase of this ATR 72-500 Air Vanuatu, while pleased to ATR 72-500 for the airline. Vila to the islands of Santo will allow us to increase the introduce the ‘-500 series’ in This contract signature and Tanna, as well as regular capacity of our fleet and to a new country of the South follows the MoU already an- flights to Noumea, New Cale- face the growth of the de- Pacific, which represents a nounced late in 2007. donia. With its new ATR 72- mand. Because of its econom- key market of the ATR suc- This 70-seat aircraft will 500, Air Vanuatu will be able ics, performance, comfort and cess”. be equipped with 120-minute to face the increasing demand ETOPS 120 minutes, the ‘-500 ATR reached in 2007 a ETOPS (Extended Range on its regional network. Fur- series’ ATRs are the optimal record year with orders for Twin-engine Operations) thermore, the unique ETOPS aircraft for the development of 113 new aircraft. Since the capability, the “Elegance” 120 capability offered with the our domestic and international beginning of the programme, cabin, higher rated PW 127M ATR 72-500 will enable Air operations”. ATR has sold 953 aircraft engines, as well as state-of- Vanuatu to develop its inter- Stephane Mayer, ATR (417 ATR 42s and 536 ATR the-art technological innova- national network with flights to CEO, declared: “The ETOPS 72s) and has delivered 757 tions in passenger comfort, the surrounding Islands such 120-rated ATRs enable (397 ATR 42s and 360 ATR communications and naviga- as Fiji and Solomon Islands. the airlines to expand their 72s), thus posting a current tion aid tools. The aircraft will Commenting on the con- networks while reducing the backlog of 196 aircraft.
14 SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 - Day THREE Indian Navy set to Launch Supersonic VLS BrahMos ear up defence folks. were successfully fitted, adding More recently Indian range capability to the fleet for GNavy’s INS Ranvir D 54 missile warfare. of the Kashin class has been fit- The Navy’s technical teams ted out with the first indigenous that supported the prepara- VLS 8 missile BrahMos nestle tion and loading of P-15 Styx during its long refit at the Naval missiles in Osa Class in the Dockyard in Vishakapatnam. 1971 war and later P-20 liquid When the firings are proved in fuelled missiles in the INS the next few months, it will be Rajput Kashin class achieved a true red letter day achieve- a high degree of capability and ment for India’s DRDO and INS Agnibahu which had a defence industry and the Navy, mobile Technical Position TP, as all future Naval platforms are and Naval Armament Depot slated to be fitted out with the L-R: Dr. S. Pillai, HE. V. Putin & P. Mukherjee Karanjia off Mumbai, became BrahMos missiles. synonymous with 100 per cent Indian defence display at tion with Bumar of Poland and will have to be interfaced with missile serviceability. The fit- the Singapore Airshow has assists in tank manufacture of the SU-30MKI and TU-142 and ment of the various variants not been large this year and 1347 T-90s on order from Rus- the newly received Il-38s. and upgrades of French Exocet no aircraft were fielded as sia and MBT Arjun. The Indian Navy has always and US Harpoon missiles has Defexpo 08, India’s sea and BrahMos attracted a lot of been ‘missile savvy’ and ‘pro been recorded in 18 navies land exhibition, began on 16th visitors at Defexpo and Brah- missilery’ since both its historic and the Russian equivalents February in New Delhi and the Mos Aerospace Ltd, a Indo- attacks on Karachi on 4th (Op were the Styx P-15(30nm), Styx dates of these maga events Russian joint venture had a Trident) and 8th December P-20(50nm) and Zvezda Kh-35 clashed. With the result, most stall in the Indian Pavilion at the 1971(Op Python) were path sea skimming Uran(100nm) senior defence personnel were show and was worth a visit. Dr breakers in missile warfare for which were inducted on most required to be in New Delhi Sivathanu Pillai CEO delivered the world to emulate. The trend Indian Navy front line platforms for business and many large ex- a talk at the Air Show confer- to fit anti -ship SSMs, and ship with angled launchers and met hibitors had to choose between ence. All three Armed Forces in to land missiles on ships was with success in most exercises the two. Defexpo attracted over India have reposed faith in this incorporated even by smaller and trials against battle Practice 400 companies and half were supersonic cruise missiles that navies on their platforms. Targets BPTs and decommis- foreign from 30 countries, while flies with waypoints and has In the Indian Navy a band of sioned ships. All these were the rest were from India with excellent guidance and EW pro- officers nicknamed ‘The Killers’ straight flying missiles with DRDO leading the way. De- tection with a range of 290km. who were initially trained in radar homing, and a preset fence PSUs like Bharat Elec- The Navy was the first cus- Vladivostok in the late 60s set ‘Radar Gate’ opened at a par- tronics Ltd which makes sonars, tomer who has the BrahMos fit- the trend. In a unique experi- ticular range to seek lock on to radars, communications and ted on INS Rajput, which visited ment in the 80s two British sup- the target to ensure that friendly most systems, missile maker South East Asia, and now INS plied Type 12s INS Talwar and ships in the vicinity or en route Bharat Dynamics, Hindustan Ranvir has been fitted out. INS Trishul had their forward were not engaged. In late 90s Aeronautics Ltd, Shipyards, The Army has accepted bat- 4.5 inch guns removed in Naval Rosboronexport signed a $ 1b Bharat Earth Movers which teries and the Air Force lighter Dockyard Mumbai and four contract for the three Krivack assembles ARVs in collabora- version has been developed but Styx P-15 missile launchers Talwar class missile stealth frig- ates which were built by the Ad- miralty Yard and Russia offered to fit the vertical launch 8 Nova- tor Klub (3M-54E1) missiles in a VLS nestle. The first ship of class INS Talwar was commis- sioned in May 2002 at Northern Yard at St Petersburg. Speeds of the missile are also varied as it cruises at .7 Mach and in final attack achieves Mach 2 speed. Buoyed with success the Indian Navy decided to progressively fit out its Kilo class submarines during refit in Russia with the tube launched Klubs after the 9th Kilo EKM 877 INS Sindhu- shastra S64 joined the fleet in end 2000 from Sudomek Yard in St Petersburg. -Cmde(Retd) Ranjit B Rai
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SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 17 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 T-50 Golden Eagle Trainer for Future Fighter Pilots raining for future gen- advanced training system, as The T-50, co-developed by advances and capabilities. erations of fighter pilots announced by J.R. Wildridge, Korea Aerospace Industries Said Wildridge, ‘the T- Ttakled promising as the director of T-50 business (KAI) and Lockheed Martin is 50 provides a cost-effective T-50 Golden Eagle looks for- development for Lockheed Korea’s first indigenous super- bridge for air forces around the ward to graduating additional Martin, during a briefing at the sonic aircraft and the world’s world, from primary training to classes of Korean air force Singapore Aerospace. The only high performance, su- high performance fighters and student pilots this year. second class of students be- personic trainer in production it is relatively easy to fly these Twelve officers graduated gan their T-50 training in July today. The T-50 is exceeding machines in terms of airframe in late 2007 from the fresh- 2007 and will graduate next the expectations of operational design, digital flight controls, man class of the T-50’s total month. pilots with its technological onboard systems, It includes embedded training features, a mission planning and debrief- ing systems, as well as a comprehensive ground-based training systems.’ The supersonic T-50 with its manoeuvrability, endur- ance and systems integration provides an excellent capabil- ity and functions as a lead in fighter trainer (LIFT) for the republic of Korea Air Force. The main difference from the advanced jet trainer (AJT) is the addition of armament and multi-mode fire control radar. Development of a light combat variant of the T-50 called the FA-50 is expected to begin soon. Embraer Upbeat About Asia Pacific Region and China mpresa Brasileira de cent, well above the projected regional aviation in the coming Aeronautica SA or Em- world average of 4.9 per cent. years. In China, the economy Ebraer predicted “major This is based on a positive eco- is growing at a fast pace opportunities” for sales in the nomic environment and more and, together with the heavy Asia-Pacific region in the next accessibility to the market by infrastructure investments, is two decades, projecting that new carriers. stimulating the creation of pri- demand for aircraft will grow Increasing openness in vately-owned airlines, resulting by 7.5 per cent in China alone some countries of the region in greater competition. But the and by 5.3 per cent region encourages more airline expan- fleets are centered, mainly, on wide. sion and start-ups, which are high-capacity aircraft, which Speaking to reporters at Orlando José Ferreira Neto, resulting in stronger air trans- are unable to efficiently serve the Singapore Airshow 2008, Managing Director, portation growth. most medium-demand sec- Embraer Asia Pacific, Orlando José Ferreira Neto, However, the Asian fleet still ondary markets. managing director, Embraer concentrates on high-capacity Embraer foresees a Asia Pacific, said: “Embraer’s focus of our strategic planning.” narrowbody aircraft, preventing demand for 1,270 jets in the production, training and Embraer, which specialises the implementation of adequate 30 to 120-seat segment, over service investments show in passenger jets for short- and air transportation services to the next 20 years, in the Asia its deep involvement in the medium-range routes, “fore- medium-sized cities. Embraer Pacific region and China, or an Asia Pacific region, where the sees a demand for 1,270 jets expects that this fact, in con- estimated total market value company has three decades in the 30- to 120-seat segment junction with an ever-growing of US$42 billion. The forecast, of experience. The burgeoning over the next 20 years.” need to integrate secondary broken down into ten-year and highly competitive aviation According to the company, cities, plus new public policies, periods, shows the delivery of markets of the region pose a Asia Pacific will grow at an will motivate the development 610 aircraft in 2008-2017 and challenge that we take very annual rate of 5.3 percent and, of regional transportation, thus 660 in 2018-2027. seriously and sharpens the particularly, China at 7.5 per- creating major opportunities for - Nazir Keshvani
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Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 M-346 Flies High In The South Asian Sky
team and the Advanced and Lead-In Fighter Trainer M-346. In Asia Pacific region, the company focuses on homeland protection, helicopters, inte- grated defense systems, air traffic management and tactical air lifter. Addressing the press conference, C.Cosentino, the Chief Executive Officer of AleniaAermacchi said, “ This trainer aircraft is the only twin- engine trainer existing today in the world. The specialty of C.Cosentino, this aircraft is the high teaching effectiveness offered at a low leniaAermacchi, a Fin- cost.” meccanica company, is The M-346 is the new Adisplaying M-346, the generation advanced trainer advanced military trainer air- conceived from the outset to craft at the Singapore Airshow prepare pilots to fly the fourth 2008. M-346, the fifth genera- and fifth generation combat aircraft and integrated training Speaking of the company’s tion advanced lead in fighter aircraft now entering service system, Chile and Canada with performance, Mr. Cosentino trainer aircraft is the latest with Air Forces worldwide. The 12-14 aircraft each, the com- said, “ In 2008, the revenue offing by the company. first customer is the Italian Air pany has also been short listed has gone upto 14.0-14.7 billion It provides a complete Force (ITAF), which has asked in UAE and Singapore for the euros with a rise in orders to range of products covering for first batch of 15 aircraft. air force. AleniaAermacchi 17 per cent. Aermacchi is the every phase from initial flight This trainer aircraft fully rep- is going to sign a contract in only company in the market for screening to lead-in fighter resents the latest fighters and Malaysia soon. which training is the real core training, including the classic can also be used for currency LRIP00 is the latest aircraft, business. SF-260 screener, the new M- training, “downloading” hours which is getting developed, The latest area of interest 311 turbofan basic advanced from much more expensive and officially going to be rolled for the company is in Un- trainer, the MB-339 turbojet front-line aircraft. out by end of March. The first manned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), used by the Italian Air Force Already being marketed flight will be ready by early he added. (ITAF) “Frecce Tricolori” display in countries like Greece-37 June 2008, he said. - Rojita Padhy
Pushing Tech Boundaries Way Beyond CAAS, Thales Deal on Nextgen ATCs The Civil Aviation Author- including operational mainte- generation systems. Thales is CAAS’ air traffic control- ity of Singapore (CAAS) and nance and support services on pleased to ensure the con- lers will benefit from a unique Thales have signed the LO- both hardware and software tinuous of CAAS impeccable combination of the most RADS III contract for the sup- from its recently established safety record and reputation for advanced ATM functionalities ply of a new Air Traffic Control Singapore Customer Support service excellence’. for area, approach and tower System replacing the current Centre. Air traffic growth worldwide control, enhancing CAAS’ LORADS II system supplied Alexandre de Juniac, Se- poses a range of technical and ability to fulfil its mission with by Thales in 1995. nior Vice President of Thales’s technological challenges for safety and operational effi- Under the terms of this Air Systems business, national civil aviation authori- ciency over the next decades, contract, valued at over 145 stated: ‘Thales is honoured ties as well as for equipment while coping with soaring million Euros, Thales will that CAAS is renewing its con- and service providers. De- traffic volumes in the Asia-Pa- design, manufacture, sup- fidence in the Group with the signed specifically to respond cific region. LOARDS III will ply, deliver, install, test and award of the most significant to these critical issues, LO- ensure unprecedented levels commission the next genera- ATM system contract in recent RADS III will help CAAS rise to of safety, improve reliability, tion EUROCAT system on a history. LORADS III will be the the daily challenge of providing promote green approaches turnkey basis. first integration of the world’s its air traffic services in an through shorter routing and Thales will also provide most advanced ATM function- efficient way, guiding aircraft maximum use of optimum a comprehensive full life alities, leveraging off Thales’ safety through Singapore’s flight level and reduce costs support after commissioning, major R&D investments in next airspace. of operations.
20 SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 - Day THREE The Hurricane Hunters hat’s what they’re called- both too slow and too vulner- and their mission is to able to large storm-generated Tbeat the weather at its waves, the only way to collect own game. They fly into Hur- this data is with aircraft. ricane zones in their special WC-170 J Hercules; monitor Storm chasers build-ups-equipped with high- So, what’s it like to be a hur- tech radar and allied equip- ricane hunter? Well, we spoke ment. to Major JD Haig, who’s an These are the men of the instructor pilot and has flown US Air Force’s 53rd WRS countless missions with 3000 based in Biloxi, Mississippi flying hours on the WC 170 J under the Air Force Reserve Hercules. “Once the Hurricane Command. The WC 130 J gathers strength-it’s a round- Hercules is a special weather the-clock routine. At times I’ve reconnaissance version of the been up in the air for up to 14 C 130 J cargo Hercules and its hours”, he says-but he takes on display at the Singapore air the tough parts in his stride like show. a real airman. Well, JD, you may make it sound like no big An eye for hurricanes deal-but for those who jump Its mission is to fly into the out of their skins due to even eye of hurricanes to retrieve the slightest turbulence on critical information about active commercial flights-flying into storms. The air force reserve the eye of a hurricane doesn’t command’s 53rd Weather exactly come across as a ‘Hurricane Hunter’ Major J D Haig Reconnaissance squadron is meditative experience. the only unit in the Defence And he’s seen action dur- Department which flies these ing ‘the storm of the century’ a full time job. Over 18 years plane’s radar packed up and missions. Hurricane Katrina. In fact, the in the air force, the Hurricane he headed straight into a thun- Although satellite data has landfall of Katrina on 29 August Hunter remains happily unmar- derstorm. A shaky experience, revolutionized weather fore- 2005 caused devastating dam- ried! to say the least. casters’ ability to spot tropical age to Kessler air force base, But that’s consigned to cyclones before they form, where the 53rd WRS is based. Hercules man memory. For now, he’s here at there are still many important The Hurricane Hunters But talk to him about the the Singapore Air Show and tasks for which it is not suited. even have their own associa- Hercules and his eyes light up. enjoying every bit of it. Satellite imagery cannot de- tion (comprising the 53rd WRS It can land on dirt strips and TheTheWC-130J Hercules termine the interior barometric and another associated squad- unimproved surfaces. Needs is a special weather recon- pressure of a hurricane, nor ron), and run a website. They about 3000 feet runway length naissance version of the new can it provide accurate infor- trace their roots back to a dare in peace time-which can be Lockheed Martin C-130J mation about wind speeds. in the middle of World War II, cut by half during action time. cargo plane. Its mission is to These data are needed by when Lt Col Joe Duckworth Haig has also served in the fly into the eye of hurricanes forecasters to accurately pre- took an AT-6 Texan training first Gulf war, in Panama and to retrieve critical information dict a hurricane’s development aircraft into the eye of a hur- in repatriation missions over about active storms. The Air and movement. ricane. Japan. Tense moments for him Force Reserve Command’s Because satellites cannot And back to the future-for include one time when flying 53rd Weather Reconnaissance collect the data and ships are 41-year-old Major Haig-it’s now in formation over the US, the Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, MS, a component of the 403rd Wing, is the only unit in the Department of Defence that flies this mission. WC-130J Hercules is a special weather reconnais- sance version of the new Lockheed Martin C-130J cargo plane. Its mission is to fly into the eye of hurricanes to retrieve critical information about active storms. The Air Force Reserve Command’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, MS, a component of the 403rd Wing, is the only unit in the Department of Defense that flies this mission. - Amitabh Joshi
SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 21 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 Elbit Systems Rolls-Royce Opens ‘Facility Unveils New Engine for of the Future’ in Singapore olls-Royce has taken The facility will be a break- software is built upon open Hermes 450 UAV its first step towards its through for the aerospace standards, utilising Criti- ew engine increases RS$320 million (US$225 industry in Asia. Engines for cal Software’s own experi- UAV’s performance million) Trent aero engine facil- large commercial aircraft will ence to maximise application Nenvelope for all promi- ity in Singapore with a ground- be assembled and tested in performance, portability, and nent operational parameters breaking ceremony at the new Singapore before being sent to security. With more than 30 (weight ratio and extended flight Seletar Aerospace Park. Boeing and Airbus for installa- dedicated project personnel, duration) allowing Hermes 450 Sir John Rose, Rolls- tion on aircraft. this represents one of Criti- operators improved performance Royce Chief Executive, Scheduled for completion cal Software’s largest current by simply upgrading the engine commented: “Our world-class in 2009, the ‘Facility of the projects. Elbit Systems Ltd. un- Facility of the Future at Seletar Future’ will produce engines “We are very proud of the veiled its new R902 (W) engine Aerospace Park will break in the Trent series, the Trent relationship and trust that has designed to further improve the boundaries in terms of opera- 1000 for the Boeing 787 and been established between operation of the Hermes 450 tional and environmental ef- the Trent XWB for the Airbus us and AgustaWestland. This UAV at the ongoing Singapore ficiency and be our distinctive A350 XWB. The facility, the stems from many years of in- Airshow. showcase in Asia.” development of which was vestment in the aerospace do- Elbit Systems, a world lead- A tree was planted to sig- announced in November 2007, main and our dedicated drive ing developer and manufacturer nify the commitment of Rolls- also enables Rolls-Royce to to create positive business re- of UAV platforms, based its inno- Royce to the environment. The be closer to its long-term part- lationships with key players in vative R902 engine, also known event was attended by John ner Singapore Airlines, whose the field”, says Nuno Almeida, as “W” (for “wide”) engine, on Horsburgh, Chief Operating fleet will now include engines Business Development Direc- the “Wankel” technology, as Officer (Aerospace Singa- assembled in Singapore. tor for the Aeronautics, Space it determined the “Wankel’s” pore), Rolls-Royce and was Critical Software is cur- and Defence Markets. performance characteristics, presided over by Minister for rently developing a revolution- Critical Software and Agus- in particular, its outstanding Trade and Industry, Lim Hng ary Health & Usage Monitoring taWestland share a common power-to-size and weight ratio, Kiang. System (HUMS) Ground Sta- goal of fostering innovation. were ideal for tactical unmanned “I am delighted that Rolls- tion software application under By providing users with an en- aircrafts. Royce has selected Singapore contract to AgustaWestland, hanced level of scalability, the The “W” engine includes a for this significant project, one of the world’s leading heli- new system will accelerate the larger combustion compartment which is not only a first for copter manufacturers. Sched- pace at which HUMS process- than its predecessors, derived Singapore but also a first for uled for release in the first ing outputs are made avail- from an increase in the width of Asia. This is the first time ever half of 2008 this innovative able and give a far better user the Wankel Engine Block in a that large civil aero-engines system, built from the ground experience, whilst also deliver- manner that allows for an engine will be manufactured in Asia,” up, will deliver an autonomous ing improved HUMS process- weighing in at approximately said Minister for Trade and web based HUMS download, ing capabilities. This will result 40 kg. to deliver over 70 BHP. Industry Lim Hng Kiang. “This processing and analysis in better data quality, faster The power-to-weight ratio of is therefore a landmark project system capable of interacting operational turnaround times, this engine is considered the for Singapore and marks a with virtually any maintenance more accurate data trending best among internal combus- major breakthrough for our management system in use by and reporting and enhanced tion engines (Piston and Wankel aerospace industry.” operators currently. flight safety. engines), thus setting a new The Facility of the Fu- The system will acquire, This all-new web driven standard for UAV engines. The ture will be the most modern analyse, communicate and application provides Intuitive, only other engines with high Rolls-Royce production engine store data gathered from sen- user-centric human interface power-to-weight ratios are turbo assembly and test facility for sors and accelerometers that and a run-anywhere, installa- (jet) engines. However, these large commercial aero en- monitor essential components tion-free platform, as well as engines consume vast amounts gines, and its first in Asia. for safe flight (Engine, Trans- an ultimate flexibility in fleet of fuel – in contrast to the fuel- The facility will operate on mission and Structural Health maintenance and operation. economical R902, which can lean assembly and flowline & Usage, as well as Failure The system provides new data power Elbit Systems’ Hermes operating principles developed Analysis). After analysis, the gathering mechanisms that 450 UAV in the air for more than by Rolls-Royce over the last data allows operators to: permit non-sequential and con- 20 consecutive hours. Moreover, decade. This will result in sig- Detect abnormal airframe and current aircraft processing with Elbit Systems’ new engine is nificant operational efficiencies component vibration, manoeu- unprecedented platform flex- equipped with electronic fuel and improved service quality. vres and stress; Monitor flying ibility that will enable operators control and a “starter-alternator” In addition to its techno- hours and airframe and com- and manufacturers to give a option for aerial ignition. logical advances, the facility ponent cycles and failures: better, faster and more respon- The engine’s advanced fea- will be built according to the Generate feedback where sive HUMS analysis capability. tures position it at the forefront ‘Green Mark’ standard, the training and maintenance pro- Furthermore the new system of UAV engines worldwide, a benchmark set by Singapore’s cedures should be reviewed; provides unprecedented fact that further strengthens the Building and Construction Au- Support a flight operations and configuration functionality ca- position of the Hermes 450 UAV thority to recognise best prac- quality assurance program; pable of accepting on-aircraft as a leading platform capable of tices in environmental design Monitor fleet-wide trends in software and data changes effectively performing its security and performance, reducing aircraft operations and compo- without the need to update and missions and war against terror potential environmental impact nent usage. re-load a new version of the at high levels of reliability. and improving sustainability. The new application HUMS application.
22 SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 - Day THREE Technology At Its Best tip than the previous engines. In addition, the blade tips have been provided with cooling air on the tips to keep them from oxidizing. Besides Emirates, the other manufacturers that have chosen the GP7200 powered A380s include 12 aircraft from Air France and 8 from Ko- rean Airlines. Out of these 2 or 3 aircraft will be delivered to Emirates this year and Air France will begin taking its de- livery next year as well. “I think the first Air France aircraft has already been assembled in Toulouse and 8 engines have already been delivered out of which 4 have already been installed in the aircraft that has been assembled.” The company has also started its production again Al Creque, Marketing Director, Engine Alliance, LLC after the delay’s in the A380 program. “We will be making 200 engines out of the 300 mirates chose the designed on the two-shaft high The main technology in re- ordered for Emirates and the GP7200 engine to pow- bypass turbofan architecture lation to the noise includes the production line will continue Eer its fleet of 58 Airbus to provide mechanical simplic- revolutionary design of the fan, until 2011.” A380s. Al Creque, Marketing ity, modular construction, and which uses 3D aerodynam- Director, Engine Alliance, a compact, rigid high-pres- ics to reduce the strength of From the LLC spoke to Bhavya Desai sure core rotor that enhances the shock waves while pass- about the dynamics of the performance retention and in- ing through the blades. “The India Pavilion engine and why the GP7200 is creases engine time on wing. biggest challenge was the size the right partner for the A380 of the fan, which in this case e are delighted to partner. Core technology is much bigger than it should be here participating With the variable increase Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has have been. The engine would Win the Singapore Air in the fuel prices since the last designed and undertaken the have been ideally optimized show, with a number of Indian few years, engine econom- manufacturing responsibility for fuel efficiency if the fans di- Aerospace Industries and ics and fuel efficiency have for the low-pressure (LP) rotor ameter would have been 110- R&D Organisations. India is become a very critical factor (i.e., fan, LP compressor and inches instead of 116-inches, emerging as a global eco- for engines today. “It is very LP turbine) and accessory however this was necessary to nomic power. This together important that the High bypass gearbox. “The low-pressure get the optimal bypass ratio.” with the advanced technol- turbofan engines powering the rotor features a swept hollow ogy, research and develop- aircraft continue to incorporate titanium fan based, which has Cooling Technology ment Labs, availability of technical advancements that allowed the reduction on the The company took few things highly skilled and qualified contribute to further reduc- overall weight of the engine into consideration in this case, manpower and knowledge tions in aircraft operating cost, but maintained the rotor especially the hot environ- workers and the Govern- lessen the noise and air pol- blade thickness for increased ment in the Middle-East. The ment’s industry friendly lution impact on our environ- efficiency.” While GE has de- GP7200 has been added with pro-active policies, the Offset ment, and improve dispatch signed and manufactured the additional cooling agent into Clause in the defense and reliability,” says Creque. high-pressure (HP) core rotor the fans, but since the engine Aircraft procurement , India is The engine has been es- (i.e., HP compressor, combus- was designed to produce an excellent destination over sentially designed and manu- tor and HP turbine) and control 81,500 pounds of thrust out partnership in Airspace and factured by the experience of systems. of which only 70,000 pounds, Defense Research and Pro- both the partner companies, have been used, the overall duction. SIATI is the ‘Gate- which includes GE and Pratt Noise Reduction Technology survivability of the engine has way ‘for such partnership. and Whitney. The GP7200 Creque says that the biggest optimized. “The engine can Growth through partnership engine has been derived challenge was to meet the easily be operated for atleast is over goal. India Pavilion at from the PW4000 and GE90 stringent noise regulations, 6 to 7 years before it has to Singapore Air Show illustrates engines. which involved the company come in for performance resto- this WILL and showcases our Capable of producing investing US$ 40 million on ration overhaul.” strength in Aerospace and 70,000 pounds of thrust, which the technology and component The manufacturer also Defense R&D and Industry. was originally designed to tests even before the engine changed the temperature pro- -Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair produce 81,500 pounds. The was designed to meet this file of the engine, which makes Former Chairman, H.A.L. & engines architecture has been levels. the engine much cooler at the President ,SIATI
SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 23 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 Northrop Grumman Unveils new Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) for F-16 and Other Platforms orthrop Grumman Cor- poration unveiled a new Ncompany funded pro- gramme to develop an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) at the Singapore Air Show yesterday. The Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) will be a full performance fire control AESA derived from proven AESA technology for light tactical aircraft. SABR is being designed for retrofit to existing F-16 aircraft and can be scaled to fit other platforms and mission areas. “SABR is the most recent development in a long line of Northrop Grumman AESA air- borne fire control radars,” said Chris Sheppard, F-16 Sensor Systems Programme Develop- ment manager. “SABR will offer all the advantages of an active electronically scanned multi-function array, more than just a radar, but at a lower price than AESA fire control Air Force and our international Although currently being and interleaved air-to-air and radars now available.” partners,” said Sheppard. designed for F-16, the array air-to-ground modes provide “We look forward to sup- Northrop Grumman is is scalable and adaptable to pilots true all-weather, day or porting the F-16 aircraft designing SABR to accommo- other platforms and missions. night precision strike capabili- worldwide for at least 30 more date F-16 electrical and physi- SABR will provide the ty. SABR demonstration flights years, and SABR is our invest- cal interfaces without modifi- increased multi-function are planned for later this ment towards maintaining cation to the aircraft. SABR performance inherent to year on Northrop Grumman’s the F-16’s combat capability. will fit within currently defined AESA technology: improved Sabreliner, which emulates the SABR leverages investment power and cooling require- situational awareness and F-16 avionics suite and has in technologies derived from ments and support the existing detection, high-resolution been used for previous F-16 AESAs produced for the U.S. pilot-vehicle interface. synthetic aperture radar (SAR) radar testing. Asia’s Leading AEROSPACE MAGAZINE www.internationalaerospaceindia.com INTERNATIONAL For Advertising and AerospaceVOl. 10 NO.1 JANUARY-FERBUARY 2008, Review & AnAlysis Editorial Participation Contact: SAP MEDIA WORLDWIDE LTD. 13-D, Laxmi Ind. Estate, New Link Raod, Mumbai - 400 0 53. INDIA. Tel: 91-22-26358083/84 Defexpo 08 Shaping Cyber Domain Dominace Email: [email protected] Singapore Airshow PSLV Launch For www.sapmagazines.com A SAP MEDIA Israel’s Tecsar Satellite PUBLICATION
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Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 Executive Jet Market Makes Embraer A Global Phenom mbraer’s foray into the 15 per cent. up to buy Embraer’s private executive jet market, at “The executive jet has gone planes. Ea time of burgeoning de- from being viewed as a luxury At the Dubai air show alone mand around the world, looks to a crucial business tool in a last November, Embraer rang like the latest in a series of globalised world,” said Luis up US$912 million in orders for smart moves by the company. Carlos Affonso, who heads 51 business jets. The plane, Embraer has received more Embraer’s executive jet divi- the Phenom 100, is small, but than 700 orders for two new sion, at a special briefing at the roomy, with a cabin outfitted by planes, lifting the backlog for Singapore Airshow. BMW Design works that can its executive jet line-up to more Embraer is benefiting from seat up to eight people. than US$6.5 billion. Demand surging demand from the oil- Still, Embraer faces hurdles for the new models is growing rich Middle East to fast-grow- putting its planes in the air. For so fast that it expects business ing countries like Russia and one, its executive jet backlog Luis Carlos Affonso, jets to account for 25 per cent Brazil, where wealthy individu- has ballooned so much that Executive Jet Division of its revenue by 2010, up from als and corporations are lining new customers face waits of up to five years for a Phenom 100 and six years for a Phenom 300. Fortunately for Embraer, buyers are likely to face similar delays with other manufacturers. “Backlogs are huge across the in- dustry,” said Affonso. “This is a reality of the industry today.” More than any other company, Embraer symbolises Brazil’s transforma- tion from an exporter of commodities like coffee and sugar into a nascent industrial power with a mastery of advanced tech- nology. It is one of Brazil’s most global companies, with al- most 24,000 employ- ees in six countries. - Nazir Keshvani
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26 SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 - Day THREE Eaton’s Big Leap aton Corporation an- “The expansion of our nounced dramatic leaps product portfolio afforded by Ein its Aerospace Opera- these recent acquisitions, tions business at the Singapore aligned with Eaton’s long-term Air Show. integrated solutions strategy, The company’s Vice-presi- is helping us to achieve four dent of Customer Solutions and key customer solutions and Services, Einar Johnson, said services, Johnson said. First the firm had catapulted from a was continued expansion and of engineers in the US and Raytheon (Hawker 4000). premier manufacturer and sup- strengthening of our position they find the talent in India The company marked a first plier of fluid power and motion on commercial and military “extremely good”. When asked in producing and supplying a control components and sub- platforms. whether plans were afoot to set of electronic fuel pumps systems in 2005 with around Secondly, a broadened spread into manufacturing powered from the Airbus A380’s $800 million in total sales, to customer base and global pres- ventures in India in aerospace, variable frequency supply. A one of the leading hydraulic, ence, followed by expanded Johnson replied that “ local highly efficient and sensor-less fuel, air and motion control new aircraft systems capabili- manufacturing in the aerospace and brushless DC motor with systems integrators with more ties such as fuel and air, and sector in India is planned. We integrated power electronics is than $ 1.8 bn in sales projected lastly enhanced aftermarket already have good footprints at the heart of the Mk 101 fuel for 2008. service opportunities”. in that area through our earlier pump, whose custom hydro- This was primarily the result In 2007, Eaton was selected ventures”. mechanical design meets of a strong organic growth rate for three major sub-systems for The company says its vision the demanding fuel transfer and some major acquisitions the Sikorsky CH-53 K Heavy is to maintain its world-class requirements of the world’s beginning in 2005. Lift Helicopter development leadership in hydraulic power largest passenger aircraft. programme. generation and fluid convey- Eaton is currently supplying Describing the compa- ance systems, as well as its the world’s largest fuel system ny’s expansion process, legacy in electrical distribution, pump for service on the Boe- Johnson said, “We have controls and sensing product ing 777 commercial aircraft moved some of our engi- capabilities. platform. The unique state-of- neering and manufacturing Eaton is intent to expand the-art gear pump is operat- capabilities to expanding key supplier status with global ing on the newer generation economies in Mexico, India OEMs and their portfolio GE90-112B and GE90-115B and Indonesia”. includes Airbus (A 380, A 400 jet engines and delivers more Eaton presently has M), Boeing (B 787), Lockheed than 157 gallons per minute of 150 engineers in India’s Martin (F 22 & F 35), Rolls- fuel flow at a pressure of 1,700 Pune city on its payrolls-as Royce (Trent 900), GE (Gen psig. they’re facing a shortage X), Pratt & Whitney (F 135) and -Amitabh Joshi Boeing Delivers First KC-767 Tanker to Japan he Boeing Company originated in Wichita, Kan., has delivered the first near Boeing’s tanker modifica- TJapan KC-767 Tanker tion center, following a final to the Itochu Corp., for Ja- review by Japan Ministry of pan’s Air Self-Defence Force Defense (MoD) Air Staff. Itochu (JASDF). It is the first aerial will deliver the KC-767 Tanker refueling aircraft in Japan’s to the MoD following in-country history. acceptance processes. “The KC-767 will have an Japan has ordered four immediate impact and sig- convertible freighter 767s, nificantly increases Japan’s providing flexibility in carrying capabilities,” said Jim Al- features Boeing’s advanced baugh, president and CEO aerial refueling boom and Re- 767 also is Boeing’s offering Company, Boeing Integrated of Boeing Integrated Defense mote Aerial Refuelling Opera- in the U.S. Air Force’s KC-X Defense Systems is one of Systems. “This delivery also tor (RARO II) system. Boeing competition for its next-genera- the world’s largest space and confirms Boeing’s standing as will deliver the second Japan tion tanker aircraft. Since the defense business specializing the world’s leading provider tanker immediately following 1930s, Boeng has built and in innovative and capabilities- of aerial refueling tankers acceptance of this first Japan delivered more than 2,000 driven customer solutions. and continues our company’s delivery. tankers that feature the world’s Headquartered in St. Louis, proud 75-year history of pro- Additionally, Boeing is build- most advanced aerial refueling Boeing Integrated Defense ducing tankers.” ing four tankers for Italy with method with the highest fuel Systems is a $32.1 billion The 14-hour non-stop delivery of the first two aircraft transfer rate available. business with 72,000 employ- flight to Gifu, near Nagoya, planned in 2008. The KC- A unit of The Boeing ees worldwide.
SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 27 Day Three - Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 Eurocopter SE Asia Leki Aviation Signs Service Hands over Dauphin Pact with Crane Aerospace eki Aviation has signed CEO, Leki Aviation. agreement with Crane Crane Aerospace & Elec- EC155 B1 to IAT LAerospace & Electron- tronics is a major supplier ics. According to the deal of systems and components Leki Aviation will be providing for critical aerospace and extended sales and marketing defense applications. Prod- for Crane Aerospace in East- uct and service offerings are ern Europe and other selected organized in solution sets, areas. Furthermore, Leki Avia- and include Landing System tion will be stocking inventory Solutions, sensing and utility of expendable and rotable at solutions, fluid management our distribution centers, this solutions, power solutions, will enable our customers and cabin solutions. Prod- a continuous access to the ucts are manufactured under Crane products as and when the brand names ELDEC, required. General Technology, Hydro- “It is with great pleasure for Aire, Interpoint, Keltec, Lear us to announce this new stra- Romec, Olektron, P.L. Porter tegic partnership with Crane and Signal Technology. L-R: Hartono Tanoesoedibjo and Gerard Maitrepierre. Aerospace & Electronics. We Leki Aviation is a leading have been working closely global distributor of aircraft urocopter and its Sin- that IAT is receiving as part of with Crane Aerospace & Elec- spares. Specialising in spare gaporean subsidiary an agreement for six EC155 tronics for the past two years parts distribution and inven- EEurocopter Southeast B1 helicopters signed in 2006 by assisting with the sales tory management to Airlines Asia (ESEA) handed over 1 and 2007. The remaining three and marketing of product up- and MRO throughout the Dauphin EC155 B1 to Indone- EC155 B1 helicopters will be grades and fleet moderniza- world. Leki Aviatino provides sia Air Transport at the Singa- delivered in 2008 and 2009. tion. With this new partnership the customers a consolida- pore Airshow. IAT is one of Eurocopter’s we will be enabled to further tion of their supply chain The EC155 B1 is in off- most loyal customers and has intensify the supply chain management. Leki Aviation shore configuration and will be been operating Eurocopter management and ensure our has offices and stocking used for IAT’s offshore opera- helicopters for the past 20-25 customers’ needs and require- facilities in Denmark, United tions. years. ments are met every single Kingdom, USA, Singapore This is the third EC155 B1 -Nazir Keshvani time,” said Mr. Kim Kroejby, and China. Dassault Falcon Ends Notable 2007 With Asia-Pacific Sales assault Falcon com- Falcon sales worldwide,” Falcon and Macau. KC Chan joined around the world. pleted its strongest business jets 20%-40% less Dassault in early 2007 and Dassault Falcon is respon- Dsales year ever in the fuel than all other large cabin is now based in Beijing. Lam sible for selling and sup- Asia-Pacific region as well as competitors. Hung Fai joined the company porting Falcon business jets around the world, with a sale Over the past eighteen in early 2008 and is based in throughout the world. It is part of a Falcon 900EX EASy to months, Dassault has added Macau. They’re supported by of Dassault Aviation, a leading a customer based in Hong sales manager Jerome Desma- three technical support centers aerospace company with a Kong. Over the past three zures to serve China, Hong that are staffed 24 hours a day, presence in over 70 countries years, Dassault’s sales in the Kong, Macau and Belinda seven days a week by aircraft across 5 continents. Das- region have risen steadily with Nasikin to serve Malaysia. In model and systems specialists. sault Aviation produces the particular strength in Hong addition Jean-Michel Jacob, Dassault will open a spares renowned Mirage and Rafale Kong, China, Malaysia and Vice President of Interna- distribution center in Shanghai fighter jets as well as a com- Australia. tional Sales, was relocated by the end of the first quarter plete line of Falcon business “It was a remarkable year from Teterboro, New Jersey of 2008. The expected inven- jets. The company has as- for Dassault worldwide but to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In tory in Shanghai will be $2.2 sembly and production plants particularly for the Asia-Pacific early 2007, Hawker-Pacific was U.S. million bringing the total of in both France and the United region where trade, wealth named Dassault’s sales agent high-use replacement parts and Sates and service facilities on and the local economies in Australia and New Zealand. tooling based in the Asia-Pacific both continents. It employs a continue to grow,” Said John Dassault’s commitment to region to $8 million U.S. This total workforce of over 12,000. Rosanvallon, President and the region also extends to spare is the third spares distribution Since the rollout of the first CEO of Dassault Falcon. “A parts and customer support. center in the region with one Falcon 20 in 1963, over 1950 substantial fuel efficiency In the past year field technical each in Singapore and Sydney, Falcon jets have been deliv- advantage over the competi- support has added two repre- Australia. Nine Falcon distribu- ered to more than 65 countries tion continues to help drive sentatives, one each in Beijing tion centers are in operation worldwide.
28 SHOW DAILY • sINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2008 Thursday 21th Feb. 2008 - Day THREE Nishant-India’s Multi Mission UAV ishant is a multi-mis- to recovery with the facility for sion tactical UAV devel- manual over-ride. In the event Noped by DRDO of India of failure of on-board systems for its Indian armed services. the UAV has capability to According to Shivashan- return to the designated home karan, Project director (Nis- point and safely recover. hant), ADE, ‘the development of the aircraft system has The UAV could be used for: been completed and is be- Day/Night battle field Recon- ing evaluated by the user. naissance; Surveillance; The unique feature of Nishant Target tracking and localiza- is that it does not need any tion; Correction of artillery fire run-way for its operation. The or weapon engagement; and aircraft could be launched Damage assessment. from anywhere using a short The entire Ground system length launcher and recovered of UAV is conceived as mo- using an aero-conical para- bile system and mounted on chute. This is one of the few vehicles. It has user friendly successful UAV of this weight Ground control station housing class in the world adopting AV Controller, Commander, the launch and para-recovery Payload operator and Image technology.’ exploitation system. At the Nishant has multi-mission end of recovery the air vehicle Day/Night capability using is retrieved using a recovery advanced EO payloads. It has crane and is prepared for a stabilised turret housing the subsequent launch with short payload sensors. The UAV turn around time. The recov- has autonomous flight capabil- ery could be anywhere ie even ity with advanced Navigation beyond the visual range. The system. It has jam resistant recovery CEP is 200 metres. command link and digital Some of the technical down link for payload data. specifications include: 150 kmph; max speed: 185 Launch : Mobile Hydro Pneu- The UAV could be flown in Length: 4.63 cm; Span: kmph; min. speed: 110 kmph; matic Lancher; Recovery: hands-off mode from launch 6.64 m; Cruise Speed: 125- Endurance: 4 hrs 30min; Parachute +Landing bags. Jetstar Asia signs 3-year Deal With Pratt & Whitney ingapore-based Jetstar company’s objective of great said Jim Keenan, senior vice GSP provides customers Asia Airways has se- work quality at competitive president & general manager, with improved engine perfor- Slected Pratt & Whitney and efficient cost, and yet Pratt & Whitney Global Ser- mance and increased asset Global Service Partner for an similarly share our philosophy vice Partner. “The quality and value through a portfolio of exclusive, intended three-year of high standards of safety speed of our services matched services including line main- deal to maintain the airline’s and reliability. In this spirit, we with our global reach supports tenance, engine monitoring fleet of A320 V2500-A5 en- believe it is a great stepping the maintenance needs of our and diagnostics, environmen- gines. Terms and conditions stone to a partnership for our customers worldwide.” tally friendly on-wing water will be worked out over the airline’s development.” The Christchurch Engine washes, leased engines, cus- next six months as part of an Once a definitive agree- Centre was formed in 2001 tom engine service programs, exclusive memorandum of ment is reached, Jetstar Asia’s as a joint venture between and news and repaired parts. understanding signed today engines will be serviced at the Pratt & Whitney and Air New Pratt & Whitney is a world at the Singapore Airshow. Christchurch Engine Center, Zealand. The center overhauls leader in the design, manu- Pratt & Whitney is a United which is a Pratt & Whitney IAE V2500 engines, Pratt & facture and service of aircraft Technologies Corp. company. Global Service Partner and Whitney JT8D engines and the engines, space propulsion “Jetstar Asia is pleased Air New Zealand joint venture Rolls-Royce Dart Engines. systems and industrial gas to have selected the Christ- company. The first engine is Pratt & Whitney Global turbines. United Tech- church Engine Center after expected to be overhauled this Service Partner (GSP) is total nologies, based in Hartford, a stringent and detailed pro- March. service provider for engines Conn., is a diversified com- cess over 12 months,” said “Winning this award from made by Pratt & Whitney, In- pany providing high technol- Ms. Chong Phit Lian, CEO one of Singapore’s most suc- ternational Aero Engines, Gen- ogy products and services of Jetstar Asia. “We believe cessful low cost carriers un- eral Electric, Rolls-Royce and to the global aerospace and that Christchurch Engine derscores the competitiveness CFRMI. In addition to engine commercial building indus- Center will help us meet our of our maintenance offerings,” overhaul and repair services, tries.
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