Zen Technologies and Rockwell Collins Launch into India’s Military Flight Simulation Market

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(From L-R) HJ Kamath- SVP, Av iation, Zen Technologies, Ashok Atluri, MD- India, Zen Technologies, Bob Wuestner- Senior Director, Air Combat & Surface Solutions, Rockwell Collins, Kishore Dutt, President, Zen Technologies, Colin Mahoney- SVP, International and Serv ice Solutions, Rockwell Collins, Jim Walker- Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pac, Rockwell Collins, Ram Prasad- MD, India, Rockwell Collins, Nicholas P. Gibbs- Sr. Director, Simulation Products, Simulation & Training Solutions, Rockwell Collins

Zen Technologies and Rockwell Collins today announced their decision to join forces in military flight simulation by unveiling a next generation rotary wing simulator at Aero India 2015. The two industry leaders recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine their strengths in simulation and training to offer advanced and high fidelity aviation solutions.

The strategic alliance between Zen Technologies and Rockwell Collins will produce top shelf solutions while also ensuring cost benefits for customers across the region since the alliance’s capabilities are indigenized, including in software, electronics and visuals. With the rotary wing platform launch, both companies aim to emerge, in the near future, as key partners to the Indian armed forces.

The next generation Rotary Wing Simulator housed in an ergonomically designed cockpit is configurable and fully addresses both the flight and mission aspects of rotary wing aircraft. The simulator supports anytime, anywhere training and is a cost-effective, efficient alternative for pilot training in handling routine flights, emergencies and practice missions. Unparalleled realism in training is provided using geo-specific cultured terrains, operations flight profiles, and avionics that can be used to train both new and experienced pilots before any mission. The simulator will enhance combat readiness for crew members through a comprehensive training continuum that is customizable for all types of military platforms.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ashok Atluri, Managing Director, Zen Technologies said, “Zen Technologies has over the years emerged as a strong player in the field of land forces simulation in India. Over the next few years, the Indian defence forces will be strengthening their aircraft portfolio, both fixed and rotary wing. Moreover, there are a number of existing simulators which may need some mid-life upgrades both in terms of technology and aircraft concurrency. Therefore, we see a very large opportunity for full mission simulators, flight training devices, and part task trainers, amongst others. Through our association with Rockwell Collins we will be able to fill the existing gap in the flight simulation market in India. Moreover, our alliance with Rockwell Collins marks the first time that a global simulator original equipment manufacturer has teamed with an Indian simulator manufacturing company to cater to the Indian defence market.”

Colin Mahoney, Senior Vice President, International & Service Solutions for Rockwell Collins, said, “Being able to unveil this advanced, jointly developed simulator within four months of signing the MOU with Zen Technologies clearly demonstrates the dedication and commitment of both companies to the success of this relationship. This is just the first step in our collaboration. We see tremendous opportunity to provide indigenous, affordable and highly effective simulation and training solutions to India’s defence forces through our alliance with Zen.”