Aero India 2013 - Day 1

ISSUE FEATURES

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  LEAD STORY
  Aerospace Sector key enabler of economic growth
  

  As Aero India 2013 dawns, there is a general sense that the tumult and buzz of the show's last two iterations just won't be there. This would perhaps be true if the only indication of a show's success was the number of fighter jet types participating.

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  INDUSTRY FEATURE
  Eurocopter AS550 C3 Fennec the helicopter of choice
  

  Extensive global experience shows that reconnaissance and observation helicopters need to be capable of fulfilling various roles - personnel transport, escort and armed missions, casualty evacuation and observation.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  'We plan to indigenise the Indian defence capabilities in a big way'
  

  In an interview with SP’s ShowNews, Rafael’s Chairman Itzchak Gat speaks about Rafael technologies and the forays it is making in different parts of the world.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  India Integral to Honeywell's Global Growth Strategy
  

  Rolls-Royce is a power systems company catering to aircraft, ships and land applications. Rolls-Royce is best known for aero engines that power many of the world’s most advanced passenger jets, like the new Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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  INDUSTRY REPORT
  Rafale to be 'Plugged' into Tomorrow's Integrated Battlespace
  

  Boeing has underscored its commitment to strengthen strategic partnerships with customers, the government, industry and academia aimed to support India’s expanding aerospace industry.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  ANSYS Offers Comprehensive Simulation Solutions
  

  In an interview, Chris Boardman, Managing Director, Military Air & Information, BAE Systems, spells out the plans in India to SP’s ShowNews.

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  INDUSTRY REPORT
  CAE and InterGlobe to Open New Delhi Aviation Training Centre this Spring
  

  Safran is the leading supplier of aircraft engines, landing gear and carbon brakes for airlines operating in India and neighbouring countries, and plays a full-fledged role in the development of air transport in the country.

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
  Rockwell Collins Growing Presence in India
  

  As the tenth largest economy in world and with GDP forecasted to grow at 8 per cent annually, India is a critical growth market for Rockwell Collins. Increasing air traffic and ongoing regional security threats are driving spending on programmes in both commercial and government sectors.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  ‘The US-2 is a tried and tested amphibious aircraft’
  

  About 90 years ago, ShinMaywa Industries began its business operations as the Kawanishi Machinery Company when the Kawanishi Type II seaplane was manufactured for the then Imperial Japanese Navy.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  'Big-ticket deals open up huge offset market'
  

  The acquisitions in the aerospace and defence sector which are happening at a rapid pace in India have opened the floodgates for foreign investments in India, thanks to the offset initiatives the Government of India has put forth.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  India An Exciting Biz Jet Market
  

  Rockwell Collins is among the top companies in the realm of training products for the aerospace sector. It provides world’s leading aerospace and defence companies to rely on Rockwell for smart communications and aviation electronics. In an interview Jim Walker, Vice President, talks about the company’s road map.

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
  Kazakhstan takes delivery of two C295
  

  Kazakhstan has taken delivery of the first two C295 transport aircraft that it ordered last year, marking Airbus Military's entry into the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) regional market.

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
  C295 ideal for defence and civic missions
  

  The new generation C295 is the ideal aircraft for defence and civic missions to the benefit of society, such as humanitarian actions, maritime patrol, and environmental surveillance missions, amongst others.

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
  First production A400M in French Air Force colours
  

  The first production A400M 21st century airlifter can be seen for the first time in the colours of an air force in this latest picture of the aircraft in the Airbus Military final assembly line (FAL) at Seville, Spain.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  FIPB approves Telephonics JV with Mahindra
  

  Telephonics Corporation, a world leader in fully integrated, advanced sensor and communication systems technology serving aerospace, defence and commercial markets. Whether it is in the air, on the sea, or on the ground, Telephonics electronic systems are on board to ensure the safety and security of thousands of military personnel and civilians worldwide.

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  INDUSTRY FEATURE
  HISTORY REVISITED: Lockheed Martin C-130 to C-130J Super Hercules
  

  Year 1951, the US Air Force was seeking designs for an aircraft capable of hauling large bulky equipment, including artillery pieces and tanks, over long distances.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  Adding Value to the Indian Economy Through Production Within India
  

  In an interview with SP’s ShowNews, Thomas K. Schilliger, General Manager Dornier 228 and Military Aviation Germany and Martin Buehlmann, Vice President Supply Chain Management, Ruag Aviation, talks about the company’s plan for India providing full life-cycle support for the Dornier 228.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  BEL’s Array of Defence Solutions
  

  Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is engaged in manufacture and supply of electronic products primarily to defence services. BEL’s segments are radars, military communication, naval systems, weapon systems, electronic warfare, avionics, C4I Systems, electro-optics, tank electronics, gun upgrades, etc.