Monday, January 29, 2007

New Delhi: US aerospace major Lockheed Martin is aggressively pitching its F-16 fighter for an Indian Air Force - order, terming it 'the most successful international combat aircraft programme in history', even as it will display an array of aircraft and equipment at the upcoming Aero India 2007 show.
The other aircraft showcased at the Feb 7-11 show at Bangalore will be the C-130J Super Hercules, the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft and the MH-60R maritime-dominance helicopter.
Also featured will be the Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system, the ship-mounted Littoral Combat Solution - system, and the MK-41 vertical launching system - for firing missiles at sea.
'Most of these products have potential to support the growing strategic military relationship between the India and the United States,' a Lockheed Martin statement said.
The company's focus, however, is clearly on the F-16 as it eyes a soon-to-be-floated tender for 126 multi role combat aircraft - to replace its ageing fleet of Russian-built MiG-21 jets.
The IAF had, in 2004, sent out a Request for Information - for four jets - the F-16, the Russian MiG-29M/M2, the French Mirage 2000-5, and the Swedish JAS-39 Grippen.
28/01/07 IANS/RxPG NEWS, US

Labels: , , , , , ,

To read the news in full | PermaLink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Aero India 2009 News >>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, January 28, 2007

Russia is set to unroll its new high-altitude light helicopter gunships and has offered its co-development to India as a package deal, which could also forsee cooperation in building 10-tonne-class choppers.
The offer comes as the country is also ready to unveil its new Kamaov-60 and next generation 10-tonne-class MI helicopters, which can be used as heavy lift troop carriers.
India has desperately been seeking to induct light helicopter gunships for use in mountainous terrain following its experiences in the Kargil conflict when absence of such firepower forced it to use fighters firing missiles from stand off distance.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has been conducting trials on light helicopter gunships by modifying the Chetak and Cheetah helicopters and indigenous Advance Light Helicopters.
The Russian designers say that they aim to make presentations of the ventures to India during the forthcoming Aero India show to be held in Bangalore from February 7.
28/01/07 AK Dhar/PTI/Hindustan Times

Labels: , , , ,

To read the news in full | PermaLink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Aero India 2009 News >>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

New Delhi: Air Force Chiefs of 37 countries including the US, the UK and Russia will attend the International Aerospace Power Seminar to be held from February 4 to 5
The theme of the seminar this year is "Aerospace power in tomorrow's world".
After attending the two-day long seminar in New Delhi, the visiting Air Force heads of 37 countries, would proceed to Air Force Station Yelahanka for attending Aero-India 07.
The countries having confirmed their participation are Afghanistan, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhistan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mangolia, Myanmar, Netherland, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, the US, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
During the two day seminar discussions would be held on various areas, including, emerging geopolitical context of aerospace power; transformation of airpower-translating technology into doctrine, strategy, and application; joint operations-integrating aerospace operation and surface forces, cooperative aerospace operations in future.
26/01/07 ANI/DailyIndia.com, US

Labels: ,

To read the news in full | PermaLink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Aero India 2009 News >>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, January 27, 2007

Bangalore, India and Hallbergmoos, Germany: After a successful 2006, the Eurofighter partnership starts the new year with a strong presence at this year's Aero India in Bangalore.
The Eurofighter consortium and the EUROJET engine consortium present the programme to the Indian military and aerospace leadership as well as the public for the first time.
The capabilities of Eurofighter Typhoon can be assessed by professional visitors at the Eurofighter stand in Hall C, Stand C4,6 by flying the unique Cockpit Demonstrator with air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities fully integrated.
Additional features on display at the Eurofighter stand include the EJ200 engine and the electronic scanning antenna developed by the Euroradar consortium, which is soon to be flown on a Eurofighter Typhoon Development Aircraft in Germany.
A press briefing with senior customer and industry officials is scheduled for 7 February at 1400 in Hall 1 of the press centre on show site.
26/01/07 Antara (press release), Indonesia

Labels: , , , ,

To read the news in full | PermaLink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Aero India 2009 News >>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, January 26, 2007

Kuala Lumpur: Russia's state-controlled MiG aircraft manufacturer will publicly unveil the final production model of its new MiG-35 fighter at an air show in India next month, the company said Wednesday.
The full technical specifications of the MiG-35 will be shown at the Yelahanka air base in Bangalore, India, on Feb. 6, a day before the opening of the Aero India exhibition, Vladimir Barkovsky, director of MiG Corp.'s Mikoyan Design Bureau, said in a statement.
Only the test prototype of the MiG-35 has been shown to the public so far at the MAKS Airshow Russia in 2005 and at Farnborough, Britain, last year, according to the statement issued by MiG through the Kuala Lumpur-based Asian Defense & Diplomacy magazine.
The aircraft is based on Russia's existing MiG-29M fighter, but is widely expected to have significant improvements in maneuverability, flight range and weapons systems.
26/01/07 China Post, Taiwan

Labels: , , ,

To read the news in full | PermaLink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Aero India 2009 News >>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, January 25, 2007

Bombay: Saab AB is gearing up to push its multi-role combat aircraft Gripen for an expected Indian Air Force order of 126 aircraft, the Economic Times reported, citing the Swedish aerospace firm's India director.
The Gripen is pitted against Dassault Aviation's Rafale, Russia's Mig-35, EADS Typhoon and the US' F-18, the report said.
Saab plans to have its largest-ever presence in India at the upcoming Aero India airshow at Bangalore, it said.
25/01/07 XFN-ASIA/ABCmoney.co.uk, UK

To read the news in full | PermaLink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Aero India 2009 News >>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Boulder, Colorado: Korry Electronics and Anark today announced a partnership to create a sophisticated 3D product and aircraft visualization tool. This solution will be used to interactively display the Korry line of custom-built control panels embedded within a virtual aircraft cockpit. This marketing-focused application will augment existing customer communication capabilities by providing highly detailed product images that emphasize individual component attributes and enhance consistency in product messaging.
Korry has developed a multi-tiered distribution plan for the new visualization application. Public displays will be offered at two upcoming aerospace tradeshows, Aero India and the 2007 Paris Air Show. This will be complemented by one-on-one sales presentations, internal product familiarization, and executive overviews.
“With our growing list of aerospace manufacturing customers, the upcoming Paris Air Show will be introduced to a whole new level of product visualization,” noted Anark CEO Stephen Collins.
23/01/07 Ten Links (press release), US

Labels: , ,

To read the news in full | PermaLink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Aero India 2009 News >>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, January 22, 2007

Aero India 2007, one of Asia's most prestigious aeroshow and aerospace events, and an eagerly awaited event in the country, is due to open for business and public exposition on 8 February, 2007, and will conclude on 11 February, 2007. This sixth such event, like the previous five, will be hosted at Air Force Base (AFB), Yelahanka, Bangalore, and will consist of two major events - an international seminar and an exhibition, that will include static and flying displays.
Aero India 2007 is being organised by the defence exhibition organisation (DEO), a nodal agency for such events, functioning under the ministry of defence, government of India (GOI). For the first time ever, though, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Farnborough International Limited have assumed responsibilities as event managers.
The exhibition at Yelahanka will have on display aerospace products from all over the world, and will also host the crowd-wowing flying display. The static displays in the hangars, and on the tarmac, will also allow the curious to come up close to birds that they have seen only from afar, or if at all.
The exhibition will cater to an international audience, allowing aircraft manufacturers and technology providers to showcase global aviation and aerospace solutions and services. The Yelahanka show will provide an ideal forum for the promotion and showcasing of these products.
22/01/07 domain-B

Labels: , , ,

To read the news in full | PermaLink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Aero India 2009 News >>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, January 18, 2007

Washington: A sales and marketing dogfight between American fighter jets F-18 Super Hornets and the much-ballyhooed F-16s will be just one of the star attractions in the Aero India 2007, which will be held in Bangalore from February 7-11.
Both Boeing, which makes the F-18, and Lockheed Martin, which manufactures the F-16, are flying down their machines and men for the Bangalore show, the first time that Americans are turning up in strength after the Aero India began in 1996.
Reason: The Bush administration has given the green signal for US arms merchants that India is no more out of bounds.
Besides two F-18 Super Hornets, Boeing will also be sending a giant C-17 transport aircraft and Chinook heavy-lift choppers for the show, a senior Boeing official said.
While one of the F-18s will be on display, the other one will be put through the paces at the show by Boeing's chief test pilot Ricardo Traven, who is flying down to Bangalore for the show.
The American jets will have to contend with three other international competitors who are lining up to bid for the 126-aircraft deal that the Indian Air Force is expected to call for shortly, one of the single largest fighter plane contracts in the history of aviation, worth a massive $7 billion at least.
Also in the race, Sweden's Grippen and Russian advanced MiGs. The prospective deal has been the talk of military aviation circles for several months now.
18/01/07 Times of India

Labels: , , , ,

To read the news in full | PermaLink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Aero India 2009 News >>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aero India 2009 News



XML

Powered by Blogger



© 2006 Aero India 2007 News | Blogger Templates by GeckoandFly.