Etihad Airways Engineering, EAD Aerospace, Lufthansa Technik and Envoy Aerospace team up to form the IAMA
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The Indian Aviation Giant is awake and ready to soar - MRO South Asia 2019 Summit Pg 2 MAC Aero Interiors launches subsidiary in Sichuan, Pg 7 enters Chinese aircraft cabin interiors market Sikorsky S-92A to start service in Mexico Pg 12 Feb 1 st , 2019 Etihad Airways Engineering, EAD Aerospace, Lufthansa Technik and Envoy Aerospace team up to form the IAMA Romain Mbwang Seppoh, Head of Air- worthiness at EAD Aerospace said, “The retro fit market has specific challenges to be handled with customers and operators in terms of organisation and mandatory exchange of data. IAMA will be a col- laborative and knowledgeable reference and voice to regulators and standardisa- tion committees regarding how STCs efficiently fulfill these obligations. Being in the heart of the activity, IAMA tackle those challenges daily. The alliance will foster proportionate and adapted regula- tions, and jointly develop and provide the optimal tools to its members.” According to the members of the alli- A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by Etihad Airways Engineering, EAD Aerospace, Bernhard Randerath, Vice President Design, Engineering and Innovation of Eti- had Airways Engineering said, “This alli- ance a strong and transparent retrofit market will benefit everyone. The IAMA is open to anyone from the market Lufthansa Technik and Envoy Aerospace ance is a positive step towards addressing including aircraft manufacturers, airlines, to form the Independent Aircraft Modi- the challenges that customers face with suppliers and lessors. Members of the fier Alliance (IAMA) in the field of aircraft STC solutions today. As the Middle East’s alliance will work together to add value modification. The IAMA has scheduled its largest MRO, we use OEM solutions; how- the aviation industry and to provide the launch meeting in the spring of 2019. ever, Etihad is renowned for innovation operators with greater choice. The industry players have come to- and applying our own STC modifications. Thomas Rueckert, Head of Base Main- gether and formed an alliance to attain We believe that OEMs will also benefit tenance and Aircraft Modification at Luf- objectives such as to agree on common from becoming members of IAMA, which thansa Technik, said, “We enable aircraft standards for the documentation and is open to all modification providers.” operators to decide objectively and inde- quality of Supplemental Type Certifi- “We are excited to be a part of IAMA,” pendently on the best possible modifica- cates, to establish an open, secure docu- said Adrian Honer, partner and ODA Lead tion solution for their fleet regardless of a mentation platform for airline customers Administrator at Envoy Aerospace, LLC. specific provider. Safety, flexibility of so- and aircraft owners using STCs, and to “The affiliation will provide our members lutions for implementation of customer inform the relevant public and expert with a significant voice to resolve issues requests, along with speed and efficiency communities about the advantages of that affect retrofit certification approv- are at the heart of our activities. STC approved solutions. als. Our involvement in IAMA reflects our Marilyn Feigl, partner and ODA Admin- Promoting the modernisation of the commitment to our customers, present istrator at Envoy Aerospace said, “Retrofit aircrafts through high quality equipment and future, to be a leader in retrofit air- modifications on aircraft have unique and rigorous inspections is the aim of craft certification quality.” challenges. IAMA will offer its mem- IAMA. Customer concerns with regard to bers mentorship and counseling to deal IAMA members will be able to provide documentation, data availability and a with these challenges, especially when supplemental type certificate for aircraft worldwide customer support network dealing with regulatory agencies and modifications, such as the installation across different regulatory systems with the industry at large. This will help raise of new cabins, connectivity solutions or various national authorities will be ad- the certification standards to ensure the avionics systems. dressed by the members of the alliance. highest quality STC products.” www.mrobusinesstoday.com Feb 01, 2019 1
MRO South Asia 2019 Summit The Indian Aviation Giant is awake and ready to soar - MRO South Asia 2019 Summit Indian aviation market is poised to become the 3rd largest market in the world after China and US. With over 10 flying every month, this market in only set to grow further. Given the technol- ogy and engineering base, the govern- hub in Asia, attracting business from foreign airlines. Looking at the pool of opportunities million passengers in domestic market ment is keen to develop India as an MRO the MRO sector provides, the STAT Times had organised MRO South Asia 2019 Summit in January. The theme of the conference revolved around the Oppor- tunities of Aerospace & Defence MRO in South Asia. The 2-day power-packed summit had 7 panel –discussions ranging from topics like the MRO market forecast, Make in India- MRO make it happen, Innovations in MRO, Challenges of skilled MRO work- force and Regulatory & Government policy framework supporting Indian MROs. The tone of the conference was set by felicitation of Dr. Dinesh Keskar, Senior VP, Asia-Pacific & India-Sales, Boeing with the lifetime achievement award for his unparalleled services in the aero- space industry. Dr. Dinesh A. Keskar Senior Vice President – Sales Asia Pacific & India, Boeing Commercial Airplanes www.mrobusinesstoday.com 2 Feb 01, 2019
double digit growth in 50 consecutive months, which is phenomenal. India has the power of a billion people along with talent and technology.” He also went on to say that the MRO industry in India is just scratching the surface now. The base is already laid by Air India. Now with private play- ers opening their own MROs, there is no dearth of opportunities in the MRO sector. Dr. Keskar’s felicitation was followed by keynote speech on civil MRO by the Economic Advisor to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Vandana Aggarwal. She emphasised on the government role in supporting the MRO sector in India. Stressing on vision 2040, put forward by the ministry of civil aviation, Vandana Aggarwal (IES) Mrs Aggarwal urged not only the Indian Economic Advisor companies to lend a hand to MRO sector Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India but to their foreign counterparts as well. She echoed Dr. Keskar’s words that India is undoubtedly the upcoming MRO hub of South Asia. She also said that “Despite being such a core segment of the aviation space, Indian MRO is merely a fraction of the world MRO which is nearly 80 billion dollars.” Concluding her speech with more foreign investments in MRO sector she rightly informed that the time is ripe, right now and that the participation and collaboration should go to a new stage. The keynote on civil MRO was followed by the keynote on defence MRO which was addressed by Air Marshal JK Singh, Director General (Systems) Indian Air Force. Air Marshal JK Singh initiated his speech by identifying different areas for giving impetus to defence MRO. He said, “Military aerospace goes way beyond platforms like airframe and engine as the core. It includes an array of associated specialist equipment like radars, missiles, communication Air Marshal JK Singh AVSM VSM systems and also electronic warfare Director General (Systems), Indian Air Force (IAF) systems.” He further went on to give a brief overview of current MRO capabilities of Dr. Keskar then went on to explain were times when only 3 or 4 aircraft was the Indian Air Force (IAF). He explained his 39 year old journey in the industry delivered in India, and today one in 20 in detail the in-house MRO facilities in dating back to October 1987 when Air aircraft are delivered here. This is India’s depots and the indigenisation of spares India took the delivery of 747 aircraft. growth story. India has come a long needed to support the MROs. He urged He further delved into details about the way.” the industry stalwarts to visit the IAF power that India has achieved over the He further said,” India is the only depots and help take indigenisation years in Aviation sector. He said, “There country in the world which is seeing programme to a higher level. www.mrobusinesstoday.com Feb 01, 2019 3
Digital Operating Systems to revolutionise the MRO industry M RO is an ever changing industry and it is fast paced but because the aviation industry is full of regula- time. MRO organizations can work with clients to approve, cancel, or choose to deliver their own spare parts using the tions, a number of processes have been system. Clients can also see which parts slowed down. MRO service requires the MRO service provider suggests, different kinds of certification, signature their costs and the deadline to make and approvals. The only way to make the decision. The information can also this process easy is to digitalise all the be easily exported into Excel or PDF data that accompanies the approval of Files. spare parts; this in turn will speed up The most difficult challenge that the the innovation and digitalisation of the MRO industry is facing when imple- entire industry. menting new technology is to deter- Manually managing the aviation mine how to operate legacy system. projects causes both service providers spare parts with just a click of the finger. Customer Portal MRO can be seamlessly and clients to miss deadlines and this It can also help the MRO providers work- integrated with other software ser- could easily be rectified by introducing ing with long term clients as the history vices if an MRO organisation is already a digital operating system. Locatory. of the clients will be available which will operating a system for other parts of the com, an aviation IT company has created make project management easier for MRO process. a digital operating system Portal MRO everyone involved. All the tasks will become smooth for which will help the clients access all the One of the many benefits of employ- clients and service providers alike, as the information easily. ing Locatory.com is preventing the loss Customer Portal MRO system eliminates Customer Portal MRO cuts operational of information. Work summaries can misunderstandings and the need for ad- costs and saves time. It can synchronise be accessed by both the parties at any ditional paperwork. www.mrobusinesstoday.com 4 Feb 01, 2019
MRO Insider adds facility specific maintenance request capability may not have been aware of.” M RO Insider has announced the growing website now allows air- craft owner/operators to submit aircraft MRO Insider is a web-based tool for obtaining and submitting maintenance quote requests for corporate aircraft, in- maintenance requests to specific fa- cluding rotorcraft. After completing a cost- cilities on demand. Prior to this release, free registration, owner/operators select users sent requirements out to the MRO their aircraft, choose one of eleven services, Insider network and all facilities match- specify an input date, and send documents ing the needs of the user were notified such as equipment lists or status sheets that a request for quote (RFQ) had been with their request. Upon submission, facili- submitted. With the upgraded platform, ties subscribed to the MRO Insider network aircraft owner operators can either are notified of an RFQ (request for quote) choose the MRO Insider facility they and can log in to obtain the information would like a quote from, or they can tional focus on our customer needs, we needed to submit their quote. use the previous format by choosing to realized there may be users looking for The company reported the website will obtain quotes from multiple providers. quotes from facilities that they believe also use this feature to allow mainte- Andy Nixon, Co-founder/VP of sales, may work on their aircraft but currently nance facilities to post open maintenance explains, “We released this new update do not. By creating this direct request slots within their e-Newsletter which is to assist the MRO Insider network in feature, the facility can provide a higher sent to thousands of aircraft owners and expanding their reach on the website. level of customer service by acknowl- operators. Any interested facility can pay Currently, facilities only receive requests edging and responding to a straight a flat fee to have their opening listed and that match their capabilities. After addi- forward request that they previously dispersed within the e-mail. www.mrobusinesstoday.com Feb 01, 2019 5
Bombardier contracts Teijin to supply carbon fiber for Airbus A220 T eijin Limited, a Japanese chemical, pharmaceutical and information technology company has signed a contract with Bombardier Aero structures and Engineering Services to supply its Tenax carbon fiber material. Teijin was given the contract by Bombardier to supply Tenax for major primary and secondary composite structures in 2010. It has now been extended for another seven years until 2025. The Tenax Carbon Fiber is mainly been used in primary structure applications which includes wing, center wing box structures and empennage applications. Teijin intends to become a leading solution provider for aircraft applications by strengthening its carbon fiber and its intermediate material business. They are targeting annual sales in this field in excess of USD 900 million by around 2030. One of the growth strategies of Teijin is to focus on its carbon fibers with higher-tenacity and higher-tensile modu- aircraft business strategies in its medium-term management lus, intermediate materials including Tenax TPUD, carbon fiber plan for 2017-2019. They will be accelerating the development thermoplastic consolidated laminate (Tenax TPCL), thermoset of mid- to downstream applications, such as cost-effective prepreg and non-crimp fabric. www.mrobusinesstoday.com 6 Feb 01, 2019
MAC Aero Interiors launches subsidiary in Sichuan, enters Chinese aircraft cabin interiors market M AC Aero Interiors, a leading aircraft interior specialist has es- tablished a joint venture with Benniao for narrow-body Airbus A320 Family, Boeing 737 and wide-body Airbus A380 aircraft types. shop solutions which, in turn, lead to limited competition and high cabin maintenance costs for local airlines. We Aviation to enter the Chinese aircraft Petras Akstinas, Managing Direc- are here to change it. cabin interiors market. MAC Aero Inte- tor, MAC Aero Interiors said, “China Risto Mäeots, CEO, Magnetic MRO riors is the commercial aircraft cabin is the fastest growing MRO market said, “We enter the market with our interiors arm of Magnetic MRO. in the world and, among other, one technical expertise that we gathered The newly launched MAC Sichuan of main growth contributors in the over years of work in the UK and all will provide cabin total technical care global cabin interiors industry which across Europe. We also bring the trust support, including design, engineer- is expected to reach almost $39bn in and reliability that comes with the ing, refurbishment, maintenance and several years. However, most of local MAC Aero Interiors’ name. Meantime, modification of aircraft cabins, as well MRO companies, including the large our partners from Benniao Aviation as manufacturing and installations of ones, still focus on heavy maintenance. will support the JV with their exten- cabin components to the Chinese air- As a result, such segments as cabin sive local market connections and craft owners and operators. refurbishment do not develop at their marketing capabilities. The synergy MAC Sichuan is situated in Sichuan full potential; they are being left rather between our companies will open new which hosts one of the world’s busi- under-developed in terms of efficiency, market opportunities for the entire est aviation hubs, Chengdu Shuangliu personnel training and application of Magnetic MRO, as well as contribute International Airport. The company will new technologies. Thus, the existing to a stronger presence of Hangxin, our provide cabins for first, business and Chinese cabin interiors market lacks parent company, on the domestic MRO economy class, as well as VIP cabins experienced engineers and one-stop- market.” www.mrobusinesstoday.com Feb 01, 2019 7
AJW Technique wins Japan Civil Aviation Bureau approval independent components MRO in the world to gain this approval under the Bilateral Agreement. “This certification from JCAB is a fantastic achievement for AJW Tech- nique, of which the whole team should be immensely proud. It recognises and rewards the world-class component repair and overhaul support for which our skilled technicians have become justly renowned.” said Gavin Simmonds, Chief Operating Officer, AJW Group. “The certification further paves the way for strengthening trade links between Japan and Canada which is beneficial to both the people, and economies of both countries.” AJW Technique will be able to supply new support capabilities and supply chain A JW Technique has received approval from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) under the Bilateral Aviation Transport Canada (TCCA) and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). It is a notable achievement for AJW efficiencies to trade businesses that are looking at supporting operators directly in Japan under the technical arrangement Safety Agreement (BASA) between Technique as it has become the first for maintenance certification achieved. AT ASIA PACIFIC’S PREMIER ROTORCRAFT AND UNMANNED SYSTEMS SHOW From revolutionary rotorcraft innovations to commercial and defence unmanned solutions, this is a one-stop opportunity for professionals in the agriculture, construction, oil & gas, EMS and public safety fields to visit two cutting-edge shows in one exciting space. EXHIBITION URBAN MOBILITY SHOWCASE CONFERENCES W H A T ’ S N E X T S TA R T - U P S H O W C A S E L I V E D E M O N S T R AT I O N S S TAT I C D I S P L AY S Visit our website to find out more and secure your free trade pass today! www.rotorcraft-asia.com • www.unmannedsystems-asia.com ORGANISED BY: SUPPORTED BY: HELD IN: www.mrobusinesstoday.com 8 Feb 01, 2019
Luxaviation Group signs sale agreement with Dassault Aviation for global maintenance activities of ExecuJet L uxaviation Group has signed a final sale agreement for the global main- tenance activities of its subsidiaryEx- nance operations worldwide ensures the constant quality performances of the maintenance of ExecuJet following the Group, commented, “Our worldwide team has been providing state-of- the-art maintenance activities for ecuJet to Dassault Aviation, a subsidiary transaction. The outstanding ExecuJet decades. Its excellence will continue to of Dassault Group. Subject to obtaining MRO service quality will continue to be be accessible to all private jet owners the required approvals, the ExecuJet ascertained by the staff which has been globally. The shareholder changes but maintenance activities will be stepwise taken over, the existing management ExecuJet will maintain its identity and integrated into the structure of Dassault teams and the development of opera- its leadership. We will benefit from Aviation group over 2019. tions globally. valuable synergies within the Dassault Luxaviation Group acquired ExecuJet Patrick Hansen, Chief Executive Officer Group.” Group in 2015, including its maintenance of Luxaviation Group, said, “Selling our ExecuJet provides maintenance sup- (MRO) centres, its Fixed Base Operations maintenance activities to a European port capabilities for a braod range of (FBO) as well as its aircraft manage- group whose excellence is recognized aircraft types in 42 countries. Services ment activities. The sale agreement around the world and acclaimed by a guaranteed by ExecuJet’s licensed cen- with Dassault Aviation is limited to the multitude of excellence awards, allows tres for the largest aircraft manufactur- maintenance activities of ExecuJet and Luxaviation Group to refocus on our core ers globally are certified either by the will permitDassault Aviation to rein- aviation services and to further concen- Federal Aviation Association (FAA) or by force its global presence, particularly in trate on innovation and to invest world- the European Aviation Safety Agency the Asia-Pacific region, in Oceania, the wide into the sector’s development.” (EASA). Factory trained technical staff Middle-East and Africa. The continuity Graeme Duckworth, Executive Vice guarantees specialised fuselage, engi- of the personnel and of the mainte- President MRO Services, Luxaviation neering and avionics services. W O R L D A V I A T I O N T R A I N I N G S U M M I T April 30 - May 2, 2019 Rosen Shingle Creek Resort Orlando, Florida, USA T H E W O R L D ’ S M O S T I N F O R M AT I V E A V I AT I O N T R A I N I N G E V E N T SAVE UP TO 3B0Y% BOOK * FEB 23 d rate es to airline early bir *Saving appli Conference by Uniting the international aviation training community to share and discuss safety and best practice through four conferences and the industry’s leading tradeshow for airline simulation and training. Conferences include: Maintenance Training • World Pilot Training • Regional Airline Pilot Training • Cabin Crew Training Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors For more information visit $&$(FRPSDQ\ wats-event.com www.mrobusinesstoday.com Feb 01, 2019 9
AAR, Lake Superior College expand Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince SULTAN BIN SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD aviation maintenance programme deal Chairman of the Saudi Space Agency Founder and Chairman of Saudi Aviation Club SAUDI INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW A AR, an independent provider of aviation services and Lake Supe- rior College (LSC) will be expanding their partnership to further improve instruction and career prospects for students enrolled in the aviation maintenance technician programme at the college’s Centre for advanced aviation. Both the companies have partnered since 2013 on marketing and recruiting, and to extend apprenticeship opportunities. “Lake Superior College and AAR already have been working closely together to serve our students and help prepare a highly-skilled workforce. This new EAGLE Career Pathway programme will make our connection even stronger and offer increased opportunity for our stu- dents,” said Patrick Johns, President of Lake Superior College. “EAGLE will provide additional marketing and recruiting opportunities and should result in more students enrolled in our programme, give them a clear career path and provide additional resources to support their success.” The EAGLE Career Pathway schools will be opened near AAR’s aircraft repair stations in United States. The programme will help students earn portable, stackable skills credentials to earn a two-year associate degree Commercial, Business & or enter a management track. Students who are interested in pursuing General Aviation, the coveted position of FAA-certificated airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic will be benefited with stackable skills. Aerospace & Defence, Up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursements will be available for students Airport Infrastructure who will pursue the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft mechanic’s certificate. LSC’s aviation maintenance technician (AMT) programme will be re- CONNECTING THE AVIATION ceiving a boost with the help of AAR EAGLE career pathway programme. AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRY It will include job shadowing and mentoring opportunities, as well as TO SAUDI ARABIA academic support and monitoring. According to a Boeing study, there is a predicted shortage of 189,000 new AMTs in North America through 2037. www.saudiairshow.aero “We are proud to extend our current partnership with Lake Supe- rior College to now include the EAGLE Career Pathway programme. Supported by EAGLE partner schools like Lake Superior College provide additional training beyond the FAA minimums,” said AAR’s Goertzen. “The specific coursework developed by AAR with Lake Superior College focuses on repair station and air carrier operations, which allow for a smooth transition into AAR’s workforce. Students will be guided through a five-year career path showcasing job opportunities beyond a technician, including roles in management and quality control.” www.mrobusinesstoday.com 10 Feb 01, 2019 SA19 MRO BUSINESS TODAY V2.indd 2 21/01/2
Defence exclusive Lockheed Martin rolls out first operational F-35 for Royal Netherlands Air Force transformational leap in capability for the future of the Netherlands’ national defence. The aircraft is scheduled to ferry to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona after the ceremony where F-35A pilot training takes place. The F-35 is the first opera- tional aircraft and the third Netherlands jet delivered to date. In 2013, the first two Dutch F-35s were delivered and they are currently at Edwards AFB, California, supporting op- erational testing. The RNLAF also plans to obtain 37 F-35As. The F-35 programme has benefitted the Dutch industry including 25 suppliers with contracts awarded for high tech- nology work. The F-35 programme has T he roll out the first operational F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Nether- lands Air Force (RNLAF) was celebrated Marillyn Hewson, Chairman, President and CEO of Lockheed Martin; Mona Keijzer, State Secretary of the Nether- already generated more than $1 billion USD in contracts for Netherlands indus- try, as estimated by the Netherlands at Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, Texas. lands Ministry of Economic Affairs; and Ministry of Economic Affairs. It has In attendance at the ceremony were Maxime Verhagen,Special Envoy F-35, created thousands of direct and indirect various distinguished government, the Netherlands Ministry of Economic jobs for the Netherlands over the life of military and industry guests including Affairs. The event commemorated a the programme. Israel Aerospace Industries, India sign $93 million follow-up deal on complementary MRSAM systems I srael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement worth $93 million with the Indian Navy and rated with each other for an inter- ception test aboard INS Chennai, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for which assessed for the first time provision of Naval MRSAM (Medium potential collaboration between Range Surface-to-Air Missile) systems. ships. The interception test was a IAI will provide India with huge success and it demonstrated complementary systems for the how the operational force of the air defence system (ADS). It also in- defence system can be doubled volves follow up orders for a range regionally, rather than topically. of maintenance and other services MRSAM has been developed for various sub-systems of IAI’s by IAI with the help of Israel’s advanced MSRAM ADS, according Ministry of defense, India’s De- to the contract. fence Research and Development The MRSAM is an air-defence Organization (DRDO), RAFAEL, system used by Israel’s navy and IAI’s Elta and additional industries India’s naval, air and ground in India and Israel. It consists forces. The system provides broad of several key state-of-the-art and topical defence against a systems, including a digital radar, range of assault air, marine and command and control, launchers, ground threats. and interceptors with advanced The Indian navy and IAI collabo- homing seekers. www.mrobusinesstoday.com Feb 01, 2019 11 2019 09:21
Sikorsky S-92A to start service in Mexico S ikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin has been selected by a ma- jor oil company to provide deepwater transportation to rigs off the shores of Mexico. Three fielded S-92 helicopters will support the client’s operations, including crew change and search and rescue. With the flight hours increasing to seven percent in 2018 despite the downturn in offshore transportation demand, the operational tempo of S-92 continues to grow. The offshore and utility type certifi- cate for the Sikorsky S-92A helicopter fleet, contributing to a total of nearly in Sikorsky’s commercial sustainment was approved by Mexico’s Directorate 1.5 million hours flown. to support both the S-92 and S-76 General of Civil Aeronautics in Novem- “We are very happy the customer has helicopters, including in a 24-hour, ber of 2017. selected the S-92 for this important state-of-the-art customer care centre The S-92 is the preferred aircraft of its service,” said David Martin, Sikorsky in Trumbull, Connecticut, the opening size class since it provides safety and vice president of Oil & Gas. “We are of four Forward Stocking Locations reliability for offshore oil worker trans- respectful of the trust our customers world-wide and an increase in the portation. More than 300 production place in us, and we are working hard number of Sikorsky field service rep- S-92 helicopters have been delivered to ensure this mature and reliable heli- resentatives as well as the continued by Sikorsky since 2004. The fleet flew copter is also the most economical.” authorisation of Sikorsky customer 175,000 hours in 2018, a record for the Lockheed Martin has been investing support centres since 2016. GA-ASI contracts CAE to develop synthetic training system for United Kingdom’s Protector remotely piloted aircraft C AE has recieved a contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), an affiliate of Gen- Protector. The Protector Mission trainers will be the first simulator developed for the eral Atomics to develop a complete advanced certifiable ground control synthetic training system for the station (CGCS) and it will be based on United Kingdom’s Protector RG Mk1 GA-ASI’s CGCS. As a part of the overall remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) synthetic training system, CAE will programme. also provide brief/debrief and scenario CAE will be developing and designing generation stations. a comprehensive synthetic training ance and automatic take-off and land- “We are pleased to continue our glob- system that will include desktop and ing.” said David R. Alexander, presi- al training partnership with GA-ASI to high-fidelity mission trainers specific dent, Aircraft Systems, GA-ASI. “The support the UK Protector programme,” to the Protector RPAS according to the Protector synthetic training system said Gene Colabatistto, CAE’s Group contract. will play a key role helping the Royal President, Defence & Security. “Protec- Royal Air Force will be operating the Air Force develop skilled aircrews and tor will offer a new level of capability protector and it is the UK-specific vari- we are pleased to collaborate with CAE in an unmanned air system and will ant of GA-ASI’s certifiable MQ-9B Sky- as our training partner on this critical require well-trained aircrews. We will Guardian RPAS. It can meet with the programme.” leverage developments we have made most stringent certification require- The delivery of the synthetic training over the past several years creating the ments of aviation authorities. system will take place in 2020 to RAF highest fidelity training devices for “MQ-9B SkyGuardian, which Protec- Waddington, the hub of UK Intelli- the Predator family of remotely piloted tor is based on, represents the next- gence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition aircraft to produce a world-class syn- generation of remotely piloted aircraft and Reconnaissance (ISTAR). It will thetic training system for the Protector capabilities, including longer endur- be the main operating base for the programme.” www.mrobusinesstoday.com 12 Feb 01, 2019
US Army to receive cyber/electronic warfare podded system from Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin that can be easily configured for a variety of airborne and ground platforms, such as a wing- mounted pod for Group 4 unmanned aerial systems. An extensive internal research, devel- opment and testing on Silent CROW has been completed by the Lockheed Martin’s team. With the help of Silent CROW, US soldiers would be able to dis- rupt, deny, degrade, deceive and destroy adversaries’ electronic systems through electronic support, electronic attack and cyber techniques. “Lockheed Martin’s deep roots in cyberspace allow us to anticipate future threats while actively solving today’s L ockheed Martin has received a Pro- totype Project Agreement through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) design, develop and test a cyber/elec- tronic warfare podded system for the “Air Large” component of the US Army’s most complex cyber problems,” said Deon Viergutz, vice president of Lock- heed Martin’s Spectrum Convergence. with Consortium Management Group Multi-Function Electronic Warfare “We’re prioritizing the Army’s critical (CMG) on behalf of Consortium for Com- (MFEW) family of systems programme. needs by partnering with them and mand, Control and Communications in An open architecture system called investing in new technologies that are Cyberspace (C5) valued at $18 million to Silent CROW has been created by scalable and affordable.” Royal Netherlands Air Force receives 10,000th standard parts order from GKN Aerospace which are smoothly integrated with back-office systems. RNLAF is provided with one single point of contact for all standard parts requirements at GKN Fokker Services in Hoofddorp. Marcel van Hilten, Business Develop- ment, GKN Fokker Services said, “We are proud of the successful implementation of this jointly developed solution. We look forward to expand our relationship with RNLAF. The success of the total support solution for this specific group of parts and services will strengthen the position of GKN Fokker in the military support market.” G KN Fokker Services has delivered its 10,000th order for standard parts to the Royal Netherlands Air forecasting and stock storage are cov- ered under the total support system. The parts were delivered at the Air Jeroen Ridderhof, Supply Chain Management, RNLAF said, “This solu- tion provides us with the anticipated Force (RNLAF). Force Base of Eindhoven. Included in advantages and the high level of unbur- The company managed to achieve this the agreement were RNLAF’s fleet of dening, a cleaner and simplified supply milestone 18 months after implement- Apache, Chinook and Cougar helicopters, chain against an increased availability ing the total support contract. as well as the F-16’s, PC-7’s and the KDC- of parts. We are happy that we can look The delivery of the standard parts and 10 tanker aircraft. back at a successful implementation and additional services such as transporta- A secure and dedicated customer reached this important milestone with tion, management of storage systems, portal was used to process all the orders our strategic partner GKN Fokker.” www.mrobusinesstoday.com Feb 01, 2019 13
Executives in Focus B&H Worldwide names Chris Allen as new Business Development Manager for Asia B &H Worldwide has appointed Chris Allen to the newly created position of Business development Manager at B&H was the Station Manager at B&H, Dubai. He also worked in operations, business Worldwide. Allen will be working with development and customer Bhupesh Malik and Joey Cheng, Country solutions. Managers for Singapore and Hong Kong Seth Profit, Director, Group respectively. Sales said, “We are delighted His knowledge in the field of engineer- that Chris has accepted this ing logistics skills around the world will new role to lead the further help him in his responsibility for identi- development of our business fying opportunities for the company to across Asia. His in-depth grow its products and services across the knowledge of our worldwide Asia region. operations and customer Allen worked at the company’s London first mentality will enable Heathrow global headquarters for the last us to expand our brand plus six years expanding the service offer- meet our growth initiatives ings and customer base as one of B&H’s in the Asian market.” key Customer Solutions Managers. He Chris Allen B&H Worldwide Duncan Aviation appoints Ted Roethlisberger as new Assistant Manager of Customer Service T ed Roethlisberger has joined Duncan Aviation, a provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul Combined with his successes in previous roles at Duncan Aviation, we know this will be a great role for services for manufacturers and Ted, our business, and our custom- service providers as Assistant Man- ers.” ager of Customer service at Battle Ted Roethlisberger had joined Creek, Michigan facility. Duncan Aviation in 2008 as “Through his recent work as a Manager of Business Process and Project Manager, Ted has shown Continuous Improvement. He that he has the skills and tempera- then took over the role as Project ment necessary to help our Manager. team continue to grow “In my 10 years at Duncan and improve,” says Aviation, I have been afforded the Manager of Cus- opportunity to be a part of many tomer Service Luke different areas of our business, and Swager. the one constant is the desire of Luke continued, our team members to provide our “Ted has been customers with the best service willing to take the and experience possible,” says time necessary to Roethlisberger. “I am really looking build relationships forward to working with all of our and educate fel- customers and team members as low team members. we strive to provide an experience that keeps everyone engaged and Ted Roethlisberger Duncan Aviation excited.” www.mrobusinesstoday.com 14 Feb 01, 2019
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