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Piaggio Aero P180 Avanti II executive aircraft will be displayed for the first time in India at the first edition of INDIA AVIATION 2008.to be held at Hyderabad Airport from 15th to 18th October 2008. (Piaggio Aero stand B-6 and static display).
INDIA AVIATION 2008 is the first Civil Aviation Exhibition in India and it has been organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
At the first edition of the Hyderabad Air Show are expected several famous aircraft industries present as exhibitors and on Static Display; Business aviation Indian market is growing very rapidly in these years and the booming of this sector offers great opportunities to the aviation industry.
The Avanti II achieves ‘Jet’ performance and is able to reach a certified altitude of 41,000ft and a maximum
speed of 402 knots (at 31,000ft) with the fuel efficiency of a Turbo Prop, burning about 40 per cent less fuel than a same size jet. While in flight the spacious cabin sets new standards in comfort, smoothness and extremely low ambient internal cabin noise levels. The cabin provides seating for seven plus passengers to travel in unprecedented first class comfort. The first class‘stand-up’ cabin is six feet wide and five feet nine inches high which is wider and taller than most of the competing business aircraft in its weight and pricing class.
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Hyderabad: Notwithstanding cancellation of three A340 aircraft by Kingfisher and turbulence in the aviation industry globally, Airbus has said that the company’s latest forecast, which is due in the next two months, would peg the demand for aircraft at a higher level.
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday at Indian Aviation 2008, John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer (Customers), said the Airbus market share in India had gone up to 57 per cent (of 250 aircraft) in 2007 from 20 per cent in 1981.
Dr Kiran Rao, Executive Vice-President (Sales and Marketing), said that world would need 24,000 new aircraft in the next 20 years.
“India with a growth rate of 11.3 per cent tops the list of emerging aviation markets with a total population of 5.6 billion,” he said.
Stating that the airport traffic had gone up significantly in India since 2003, Dr Rao said India was expected to have a total fleet size of 1,221 (the present capacity is 253) by 2006, requiring 992 new aircraft with a total value of $120 billion. It would require 670 single-aisle aircraft and 227 twin-aisle aircraft.
18/10/08 Business Line
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday at Indian Aviation 2008, John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer (Customers), said the Airbus market share in India had gone up to 57 per cent (of 250 aircraft) in 2007 from 20 per cent in 1981.
Dr Kiran Rao, Executive Vice-President (Sales and Marketing), said that world would need 24,000 new aircraft in the next 20 years.
“India with a growth rate of 11.3 per cent tops the list of emerging aviation markets with a total population of 5.6 billion,” he said.
Stating that the airport traffic had gone up significantly in India since 2003, Dr Rao said India was expected to have a total fleet size of 1,221 (the present capacity is 253) by 2006, requiring 992 new aircraft with a total value of $120 billion. It would require 670 single-aisle aircraft and 227 twin-aisle aircraft.
18/10/08 Business Line
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Hyderabad: Upbeat over growing demand for regional jets, Canada-based Bombardier said that it was considering options for establishing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in India.
"We are in the process of evaluating options for MRO facilities in the Indian-subcontinent. We are already offering aircraft maintenance facilities to our existing operators in the Asia-Pacific region," Bombardier Aerospace Commercial Aircraft (BACA) Vice-President (Marketing) Trung Ngo said here.
Air India currently operates three CRJ 700s and Jet Airways flies seven CRJ 200s, produced by BACA. Bombardier is now aggressively showcasing its CRJ 900 regional jet in the Indian market, one of which is at display at the ongoing airshow here. These CRJs (Canadair regional jets) have passenger capacity ranging between 60 and 100.
"Our comprehensive family of Learjets, Challengers and Global Business Jets are operational in the region. We also offer a complete range of travel solutions to meet the ongoing growing business travel requirements," Bombardier Regional Vice-President (Sales) David Dixon said.
Ngo said that India and China were experiencing the highest forecast growth rates for regional and single-aisle commercial aircraft.
17/10/08 PTI/Economic Times
"We are in the process of evaluating options for MRO facilities in the Indian-subcontinent. We are already offering aircraft maintenance facilities to our existing operators in the Asia-Pacific region," Bombardier Aerospace Commercial Aircraft (BACA) Vice-President (Marketing) Trung Ngo said here.
Air India currently operates three CRJ 700s and Jet Airways flies seven CRJ 200s, produced by BACA. Bombardier is now aggressively showcasing its CRJ 900 regional jet in the Indian market, one of which is at display at the ongoing airshow here. These CRJs (Canadair regional jets) have passenger capacity ranging between 60 and 100.
"Our comprehensive family of Learjets, Challengers and Global Business Jets are operational in the region. We also offer a complete range of travel solutions to meet the ongoing growing business travel requirements," Bombardier Regional Vice-President (Sales) David Dixon said.
Ngo said that India and China were experiencing the highest forecast growth rates for regional and single-aisle commercial aircraft.
17/10/08 PTI/Economic Times
Labels: Aircraft Manufacturer, Bombardier, Canada, Foreign
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The financial meltdown does not seem to have dented the plans of the jet-setting corporate head honchos and politicians in the country . It seems
business is as usual, if not better, for marketers of helicopters and private jets.
Among the corporates expecting to buy helicopters in the next three-four months include Reliance Industries, Essar and real estate major DLF, which is buying an AU 139 from the Italian company AugustaWestland, according to industry sources. A number of Delhi and Mumbai-based charter companies are also buying small helicopters like AU 109 and Bell 407 to be in time for the general elections to ferry politicians.
"We are bringing in one aircraft every month, starting this month, until January next year. And all of these have been bought by big corporate houses in the country for their top bosses and they want the machines as of yesterday," said A J S Walia, MD - India, Sikorsky Aircraft.
And interestingly, all the four aircraft ordered by the Indian corporate houses are in the VVIP version of its executive series S-76 C++. The company has six orders for the improved version of this machine, S-76 D, from public sector undertakings and state governments.
Similarly, of the 40 orders for helicopters that Bell Helicopter has in India for the next three years, significant numbers are from corporates, according to Max E Wiley, vice-president , Asia Pacific Sales of Bell Helicopter. He said even owners of construction companies are buying helicopters to move from site to site.
Further, Bombardier is very bullish about the Indian market and is seeing the numbers of private jets being bought by private companies and governments in the country on an upsurge.
16/10/08 Padmaja Shastri/Times of India
business is as usual, if not better, for marketers of helicopters and private jets.
Among the corporates expecting to buy helicopters in the next three-four months include Reliance Industries, Essar and real estate major DLF, which is buying an AU 139 from the Italian company AugustaWestland, according to industry sources. A number of Delhi and Mumbai-based charter companies are also buying small helicopters like AU 109 and Bell 407 to be in time for the general elections to ferry politicians.
"We are bringing in one aircraft every month, starting this month, until January next year. And all of these have been bought by big corporate houses in the country for their top bosses and they want the machines as of yesterday," said A J S Walia, MD - India, Sikorsky Aircraft.
And interestingly, all the four aircraft ordered by the Indian corporate houses are in the VVIP version of its executive series S-76 C++. The company has six orders for the improved version of this machine, S-76 D, from public sector undertakings and state governments.
Similarly, of the 40 orders for helicopters that Bell Helicopter has in India for the next three years, significant numbers are from corporates, according to Max E Wiley, vice-president , Asia Pacific Sales of Bell Helicopter. He said even owners of construction companies are buying helicopters to move from site to site.
Further, Bombardier is very bullish about the Indian market and is seeing the numbers of private jets being bought by private companies and governments in the country on an upsurge.
16/10/08 Padmaja Shastri/Times of India
Labels: Foreign, Helicopter Manufacturer, Private Jets
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Hyderabad: Even as the general civil aviation industry is going through a meltdown, the helicopter segment appears to be unaffected and in fact ex
cited. Moreover, India is gaining importance for helicopter manufacturers. Leading helicopter maker Bell says it will sell 17 helicopters this year and between 25-30 next year. The importance of India for the company is underscored by the visit of the company's president and chief executive officer Richard J Millman's visit to India Aviation 2008. "The fact that I'm here shows how important it is for us," he quipped.
Further, Bell is setting up a heliport design and operations centre. "We have been asked by the government to help them in this," Millman clarified. Interestingly, India has just about 60 heliports, while Shanghai in China alone has between 60-100, he pointed out.
Further, Millman said that there is a severe shortage of helicopter pilots in India. Seeing this need, Bell is planning to set up a training academy here. "We are looking at several prospective partners for this," he said. In all likelihood, the academy would be in place by next year. "While we are looking at one, the government wants us to set up one in the north and the other in the south. But we are yet to decide on that and also the location," Millman added.
It may be noted that most of the helicopter pilots come from the Air Force, Army and Navy as there are hardly any training facilities to train helicopter pilots, unlike in the fixed wing segment.
Meanwhile, to address the pilot shortage issue, Bell is wooing its customers with a free training slot for pilot training. "You buy a chopper from us, we will give you a training slot free at Fortworth Texas," proferred Millman. Right now many of its customers are hiring foreign pilots.
17/10/08 Satya Naagesh Ayyagary/Times of India
cited. Moreover, India is gaining importance for helicopter manufacturers. Leading helicopter maker Bell says it will sell 17 helicopters this year and between 25-30 next year. The importance of India for the company is underscored by the visit of the company's president and chief executive officer Richard J Millman's visit to India Aviation 2008. "The fact that I'm here shows how important it is for us," he quipped.
Further, Bell is setting up a heliport design and operations centre. "We have been asked by the government to help them in this," Millman clarified. Interestingly, India has just about 60 heliports, while Shanghai in China alone has between 60-100, he pointed out.
Further, Millman said that there is a severe shortage of helicopter pilots in India. Seeing this need, Bell is planning to set up a training academy here. "We are looking at several prospective partners for this," he said. In all likelihood, the academy would be in place by next year. "While we are looking at one, the government wants us to set up one in the north and the other in the south. But we are yet to decide on that and also the location," Millman added.
It may be noted that most of the helicopter pilots come from the Air Force, Army and Navy as there are hardly any training facilities to train helicopter pilots, unlike in the fixed wing segment.
Meanwhile, to address the pilot shortage issue, Bell is wooing its customers with a free training slot for pilot training. "You buy a chopper from us, we will give you a training slot free at Fortworth Texas," proferred Millman. Right now many of its customers are hiring foreign pilots.
17/10/08 Satya Naagesh Ayyagary/Times of India
Labels: Foreign, Helicopter Manufacturer
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Hyderabad: Jeppesen, a wholly-owned Boeing subsidiary specialising in aeronautical charting, is to open an office in Hyderabad by early 2009. While it has operations in Singapore and Beijing, the Hyderabad office would be the first and the only one in India.
Addressing the media at the India Aviation 2008 air show here on Thursday , Thomas Wede, Jeppesen's senior vice president for commercial and military aviation, said the company zeroed in on Hyderabad due to various factors including the presence of a state-of-the-art international airport at Shamshabad, the growth of the city as an aviation and aerospace hub including the setting up of an SEZ, and the fact that its central location in the country allows one to fly anywhere within India in less than two hours time.
Jeppesen is an information solution provider to the aviation market and supports the majority of airline operators in India with flight critical services. In addition to providing mission critical information , Jeppesen helps customers optimise their operations by providing flight operations management and crew optimisation solutions and electronic flight bag applications and data. The Hyderabad office is to be led by Max Ali, general manager for the location.
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Addressing the media at the India Aviation 2008 air show here on Thursday , Thomas Wede, Jeppesen's senior vice president for commercial and military aviation, said the company zeroed in on Hyderabad due to various factors including the presence of a state-of-the-art international airport at Shamshabad, the growth of the city as an aviation and aerospace hub including the setting up of an SEZ, and the fact that its central location in the country allows one to fly anywhere within India in less than two hours time.
Jeppesen is an information solution provider to the aviation market and supports the majority of airline operators in India with flight critical services. In addition to providing mission critical information , Jeppesen helps customers optimise their operations by providing flight operations management and crew optimisation solutions and electronic flight bag applications and data. The Hyderabad office is to be led by Max Ali, general manager for the location.
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Hyderabad: Even as American aviation biggies consolidate their presence in the Indian market, the US government is keen on introducing this mart to its small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a top official said.
“We have strong SMEs focusing on the high end of the technology. The participation of these SMEs in the Indian aviation market will help deepen and broaden the cooperation between the two countries,” said Carmine d’Aloisio, minister counsellor at the US Embassy.
D’Aloisio is part of the US trade mission at the India Aviation 2008 being held in Hyderabad. The US is the partner country for the event.
“Many SMEs in the US have the capability to cater to the needs of the Indian market. They are keen on getting their supplies to India,” he said. According to US Commercial Services officials, the two countries have already been working close on various issues such as regulation, certification, MROs and training.
They have been working on the civil aviation sector jointly through the Aviation Cooperation Programme (ACP), a public private partnership initiative launched in 2007.
About 18 American companies are part of the ACP and have been exploring and tapping the potential of the domestic market.
“The ACP has been working very well. The partnership has been strengthened through funding from the US Trade Development Agency, technical expertise from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration and the support of the US Embassy,” d’Aloisio said.
Under the ACP, the US has already taken up several projects in the country. Officials said that the first project focusing on air traffic management is close to completion and the second would be a seminar on air traffic flow management next week in New Delhi.
16/10/08 K V Ramana/Daily News & Analysis
“We have strong SMEs focusing on the high end of the technology. The participation of these SMEs in the Indian aviation market will help deepen and broaden the cooperation between the two countries,” said Carmine d’Aloisio, minister counsellor at the US Embassy.
D’Aloisio is part of the US trade mission at the India Aviation 2008 being held in Hyderabad. The US is the partner country for the event.
“Many SMEs in the US have the capability to cater to the needs of the Indian market. They are keen on getting their supplies to India,” he said. According to US Commercial Services officials, the two countries have already been working close on various issues such as regulation, certification, MROs and training.
They have been working on the civil aviation sector jointly through the Aviation Cooperation Programme (ACP), a public private partnership initiative launched in 2007.
About 18 American companies are part of the ACP and have been exploring and tapping the potential of the domestic market.
“The ACP has been working very well. The partnership has been strengthened through funding from the US Trade Development Agency, technical expertise from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration and the support of the US Embassy,” d’Aloisio said.
Under the ACP, the US has already taken up several projects in the country. Officials said that the first project focusing on air traffic management is close to completion and the second would be a seminar on air traffic flow management next week in New Delhi.
16/10/08 K V Ramana/Daily News & Analysis
Labels: Foreign, MRO, Training, US
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Hyderabad: After successfully capturing a significant market share in the Indian helicopter market, Bell Helicopter, the US-based rotorcraft manufacturing major, is now working on a plan to set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the country.
The company is in its initial stages of talks with potential partners for the proposed facility. Bob Fitzpatrick, senior vice-president, Bell Helicopter, told DNA Money that the final plan shouldn’t take more than a year.
The US company, which specialises in the manufacture of military and civilian helicopters, has supplied about 99 helicopters to various Indian clients. The 100th helicopter will be handed over to the client on October 16 at the India Aviation 2008, the country’s first civil aviation show being held in Hyderabad.
Among Bell Helicopter’s leading domestic clients are Deccan Aviation, Global Vectra Helicorp, Heligo Charters and Pawan Hans.
The company has also been working jointly with the Director General of Civil
Aviation (DGCA) for offering support for helipads and other infrastructure and maintenance issues.
16/10/08 K V Ramana/Daily News & Analysis
The company is in its initial stages of talks with potential partners for the proposed facility. Bob Fitzpatrick, senior vice-president, Bell Helicopter, told DNA Money that the final plan shouldn’t take more than a year.
The US company, which specialises in the manufacture of military and civilian helicopters, has supplied about 99 helicopters to various Indian clients. The 100th helicopter will be handed over to the client on October 16 at the India Aviation 2008, the country’s first civil aviation show being held in Hyderabad.
Among Bell Helicopter’s leading domestic clients are Deccan Aviation, Global Vectra Helicorp, Heligo Charters and Pawan Hans.
The company has also been working jointly with the Director General of Civil
Aviation (DGCA) for offering support for helipads and other infrastructure and maintenance issues.
16/10/08 K V Ramana/Daily News & Analysis
Labels: Bell, Foreign, Helicopter Manufacturer, Joint Venture, MRO
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Hyderabad: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the US, will have a permanent representative in India, it said here Wednesday.
FAA Administrator Robert A. Sturgell made the announced at the inaugural function of India Aviation-2008, India's first international conference and exhibition on civil aviation.
The move is aimed at promoting aviation partnership with India. He said the official appointed as permanent representative to India brings with him a decade of air traffic operation experience, including recent work in China during the Beijing Olympics.
Sturgell said the FAA was working to promote partnership and cooperation in air traffic management, aircraft certification, airport safety and environment.
Sturgell said as countries were developing new aviation systems, there was a need to ensure that they are harmonised. He pointed out that the FAA had already set up working groups to address safety and efficiency issues.
15/10/08 IANS/Economic Times
FAA Administrator Robert A. Sturgell made the announced at the inaugural function of India Aviation-2008, India's first international conference and exhibition on civil aviation.
The move is aimed at promoting aviation partnership with India. He said the official appointed as permanent representative to India brings with him a decade of air traffic operation experience, including recent work in China during the Beijing Olympics.
Sturgell said the FAA was working to promote partnership and cooperation in air traffic management, aircraft certification, airport safety and environment.
Sturgell said as countries were developing new aviation systems, there was a need to ensure that they are harmonised. He pointed out that the FAA had already set up working groups to address safety and efficiency issues.
15/10/08 IANS/Economic Times
Labels: Foreign, Joint Venture, Regulation
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Hyderabad: The Russian Aircraft holding and the Indian Hindavia company will soon set up a joint venture to market and sell Il-114-100 airliners in India, the head of the Russian company said on Wednesday.
The Il-114-100 is a short-range passenger airliner powered by two PW-127 Pratt and Whitney turboprop engines. It can carry up to 64 passengers.
"The joint venture will promote the Il-114 on the Indian market and in other South and Southeast Asian countries," Pavel Melnikov said at the opening of the India Aviation 2008 air show.
India Aviation 2008 is India's first international civil aviation exhibition. The exhibition is organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and is being held from October 15 to 18 at Hyderabad.
Melnikov said that despite the current crisis in the global civil aircraft industry, India remains an attractive market for foreign aircraft manufacturers.
He also said that Il-114 planes have twice the fuel efficiency of their turbojet counterparts, and that demand for the aircraft will grow as fuel costs rise.
Il-114-100 planes are produced at Uzbekistan's Tashkent aircraft manufacturing plant, which has been integrated into Russia's United Aircraft Corporation.
15/10/08 RIA Novosti, Russia
The Il-114-100 is a short-range passenger airliner powered by two PW-127 Pratt and Whitney turboprop engines. It can carry up to 64 passengers.
"The joint venture will promote the Il-114 on the Indian market and in other South and Southeast Asian countries," Pavel Melnikov said at the opening of the India Aviation 2008 air show.
India Aviation 2008 is India's first international civil aviation exhibition. The exhibition is organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and is being held from October 15 to 18 at Hyderabad.
Melnikov said that despite the current crisis in the global civil aircraft industry, India remains an attractive market for foreign aircraft manufacturers.
He also said that Il-114 planes have twice the fuel efficiency of their turbojet counterparts, and that demand for the aircraft will grow as fuel costs rise.
Il-114-100 planes are produced at Uzbekistan's Tashkent aircraft manufacturing plant, which has been integrated into Russia's United Aircraft Corporation.
15/10/08 RIA Novosti, Russia
Labels: Aircraft Manufacturer, Foreign, Il-114-100, Joint Venture, Russia
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Hyderabad: Bell Helicopters, a leading producer of commercial and military helicopters, unveiled its new 429 model at India Aviation 2008.
The firm will also deliver its 100th helicopter in the country to its customer ATIR constructions on Thursday at this expo.
"We will deliver a helicopter to our customer ATIR constructions in this expo which would be 100th helicopter sold in India. This year we will deliver another 20 helicopters" said Mr Max E. Wiley, VP (Asia-Pacific sales), Bell Helicopters.
15/10/08 The Asian Age
The firm will also deliver its 100th helicopter in the country to its customer ATIR constructions on Thursday at this expo.
"We will deliver a helicopter to our customer ATIR constructions in this expo which would be 100th helicopter sold in India. This year we will deliver another 20 helicopters" said Mr Max E. Wiley, VP (Asia-Pacific sales), Bell Helicopters.
15/10/08 The Asian Age
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Hyderabad: "Embraer participates in 'India Aviation 2008' October 15 to 18, at Hyderabad’s airport, on Sadar Patel highway, in India. During the event that is organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Indian Government, in conjunction with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Embraer promotes its entire line of commercial and executive jets at stand B39.
In the commercial aviation market, Embraer E-Jets have been flying in the livery of Paramount Airways, since October 2005. In 2009, the EMBRAER 170 jet will also join the fleet of the recently formed Star Aviation, which has signed for seven of this aircraft model.
To transport its public officials, the Indian government has been using Legacy 600 jets, since 2005, and currently operates five aircraft, one by the Indian Air Force and other four by the Border Security Force. At the end of 2007, Embraer signed a contract with India’s Invision Projects for the sale of 20 jets from the Phenom family, which is the largest fleet order in the country. Aviators India also has two firm orders for the same aircraft.
This year, Embraer announced the sale of three EMB-145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning & Control) jets to the Indian Government. The deal includes a broad logistical package consisting of training, technical assistance, replacement parts, and ground support equipment. The first delivery is scheduled for 2011".
16/10/08 Avionews
In the commercial aviation market, Embraer E-Jets have been flying in the livery of Paramount Airways, since October 2005. In 2009, the EMBRAER 170 jet will also join the fleet of the recently formed Star Aviation, which has signed for seven of this aircraft model.
To transport its public officials, the Indian government has been using Legacy 600 jets, since 2005, and currently operates five aircraft, one by the Indian Air Force and other four by the Border Security Force. At the end of 2007, Embraer signed a contract with India’s Invision Projects for the sale of 20 jets from the Phenom family, which is the largest fleet order in the country. Aviators India also has two firm orders for the same aircraft.
This year, Embraer announced the sale of three EMB-145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning & Control) jets to the Indian Government. The deal includes a broad logistical package consisting of training, technical assistance, replacement parts, and ground support equipment. The first delivery is scheduled for 2011".
16/10/08 Avionews
Labels: Aircraft Manufacturer, Embraer, Foreign
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Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc company, sees India as a strategic market. The company sees great potential for the helicopter market in India across various sectors, says Richard Millman, president and chief executive officer of the company.
After unveiling the new 429 model at the India Aviation 2008, which is the latest helicopter from the Bell’s stable he said “the product line of the company matches well with the requirement of the Indian customers. Bell’s order for the Indian market have increased sharply in the last three years and the bookings by Indian customers were the highest in the India pacific region”
Apart from the new 429 helicopter, the company with its partner Agusta Westland is developing the first commercial tilt-roter the 609.
Currently, there are two of these aircrafts in flight test and there will be two more joining this year. This aircraft combines the vertical lift advantages with the speed and range of a turboprop airplane. And the company has already received orders for this from Indian customers.
Further, the company is in talks to start research and development partnership with various research institutions for effective use of helicopters in serving the society.
16/10/08 Financial Express
After unveiling the new 429 model at the India Aviation 2008, which is the latest helicopter from the Bell’s stable he said “the product line of the company matches well with the requirement of the Indian customers. Bell’s order for the Indian market have increased sharply in the last three years and the bookings by Indian customers were the highest in the India pacific region”
Apart from the new 429 helicopter, the company with its partner Agusta Westland is developing the first commercial tilt-roter the 609.
Currently, there are two of these aircrafts in flight test and there will be two more joining this year. This aircraft combines the vertical lift advantages with the speed and range of a turboprop airplane. And the company has already received orders for this from Indian customers.
Further, the company is in talks to start research and development partnership with various research institutions for effective use of helicopters in serving the society.
16/10/08 Financial Express
Labels: Bell, Foreign, Helicopter Manufacturer, Textron
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Hyderabad: Aviation IT specialist SITA today claimed that over 50 airlines flying into India will use its communications network for provision of advance passenger information.
Following a test period, over 50 airlines were already using SITA''s community Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) solution, which had to be customized to meet the new security requirements of the Indian Government, SITA Senior Vice-President (Applications Services) Bruno Frentzel said in a press release at India Aviation 2008, here.
''SITA, as a community provider of IT solutions to the air transport industry, has been able to provide APIS solution to meet both the needs of the airlines and the Indian Government,'' he added. SITA Director for India and South Asia Maneesh Jaikrishna said APIS would allow automatic detection of suspects before boarding the aircraft by cross-matching the passengers' data against watch lists.
By the end of the year, almost all of the airlines, serving 75 per cent of all India-bound passengers, would use APIS solutions, he claimed.
In line with ICAO Recommended Practice, APIS collects basic biographical information from machine-readable travel documents such as passports and visas.
15/10/08 Edwin/MyNews.in
Following a test period, over 50 airlines were already using SITA''s community Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) solution, which had to be customized to meet the new security requirements of the Indian Government, SITA Senior Vice-President (Applications Services) Bruno Frentzel said in a press release at India Aviation 2008, here.
''SITA, as a community provider of IT solutions to the air transport industry, has been able to provide APIS solution to meet both the needs of the airlines and the Indian Government,'' he added. SITA Director for India and South Asia Maneesh Jaikrishna said APIS would allow automatic detection of suspects before boarding the aircraft by cross-matching the passengers' data against watch lists.
By the end of the year, almost all of the airlines, serving 75 per cent of all India-bound passengers, would use APIS solutions, he claimed.
In line with ICAO Recommended Practice, APIS collects basic biographical information from machine-readable travel documents such as passports and visas.
15/10/08 Edwin/MyNews.in
Labels: Aviation IT, Foreign, SITA
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Hyderabad: Engine Alliance a 50/50 joint venture of Pratt & Whitney and General Electric Aviation works for GP7200 engine powering the A380 establishing its strong roots in India. Infotech Enterprises’ Engineering Services team also works to create high quality designs and reduce the weight of parts for GP7200.
Engine Alliance member company GE Aviation has one of the largest research facilities in India. The John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bangalore employs over 4,000 advanced researchers who work with global teams to develop advanced technology products. Among these, there are more than 470 researchers working on various mechanical, aerospace and electrical engineering projects including fracture mechanics, acoustics, reliability and electro-magnetism.
Commenting on the occasion Mr.Bill Blair, Engine Alliance General Manager said, “These researchers have been working on products that GE has been developing for the next generation of aircrafts, such as the GE90 engine for the Boeing 777 and the Engine Alliance GP7200 for the A380. They’ve led technological advancements in almost all engineering disciplines, including combustion dynamics, containment prediction, aerodynamics and master modeling.”
Infotech Enterprises Limited also participates on the Engine Alliance team. Bangalore and Hyderabad engineers at Infotech work for Engine Alliance Team. Long before the engine was FAA or EASA certified, Infotech was helping EA parent company Pratt & Whitney develop detailed drawings and providing structural and thermal analysis for the massive engine.
16/10/08 IndiaPRwire.com
Engine Alliance member company GE Aviation has one of the largest research facilities in India. The John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bangalore employs over 4,000 advanced researchers who work with global teams to develop advanced technology products. Among these, there are more than 470 researchers working on various mechanical, aerospace and electrical engineering projects including fracture mechanics, acoustics, reliability and electro-magnetism.
Commenting on the occasion Mr.Bill Blair, Engine Alliance General Manager said, “These researchers have been working on products that GE has been developing for the next generation of aircrafts, such as the GE90 engine for the Boeing 777 and the Engine Alliance GP7200 for the A380. They’ve led technological advancements in almost all engineering disciplines, including combustion dynamics, containment prediction, aerodynamics and master modeling.”
Infotech Enterprises Limited also participates on the Engine Alliance team. Bangalore and Hyderabad engineers at Infotech work for Engine Alliance Team. Long before the engine was FAA or EASA certified, Infotech was helping EA parent company Pratt & Whitney develop detailed drawings and providing structural and thermal analysis for the massive engine.
16/10/08 IndiaPRwire.com
Labels: Engine Alliance, Engines, Foreign
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Eurocopter, the global leader in helicopter manufacturing, will be showing a strong presence at India Aviation 2008, the first international exhibition of its kind in India on Civil Aviation Sector. This event being organized by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation will see Eurocopter presenting its range of commercial helicopters and latest technology.
With a partnership spanning over four decades with India, Eurocopter today has over 480 helicopters in service including the Cheetah/Chetak fleet manufactured by HAL under license from Eurocopter.
Flying high on the international success of its wide range of products, Eurocopter will be showcasing full-scale models and mock-up of its civilian range of reference products like EC 145, EC135 and EC155.
As Norbert Ducrot, Eurocopter Senior Vice President Sales for Asia points out, "With plans for flying ambulances, services to tourist destinations and religious places, and proposals to set up heliports in Delhi and Mumbai, the helicopter has a busy time ahead. We believe that the helicopter market in the country has the potential of doubling up in the next few years. As always, we at Eurocopter are set to bring in our expertise to support this significant growth of the Indian helicopter industry by offering end-to-end helicopter services. "
In the civilian sector, Eurocopter currently has a fleet of 64 helicopters flying in India, representing a market share of 40 percent. Eurocopter commands over 50 percent market share of the oil & gas sector. Other segments where the company holds a key position are charter and tourism services, state and government transport as well as the VIP/corporate operations where Eurocopter’s clientele includes leading groups like Reliance, Jindals, Kingfisher and Sahara.
The future of the helicopter industry in India looks very promising. Rapidly growing economy, increasing reliance on air transportation and diversified terrain are all pushing the Indian helicopter market to develop at a fast pace.
Over the four-decade of successful partnership with India, Eurocopter’s relationship with India has transcended the realm of product sales. It has helped create a highly skilled technical workforce of over 2,000 people. Also, recognizing the increasing need for having qualified helicopter pilots, the company is actively supporting the Indian government in setting up state-of-the-art helicopter pilot’s training facilities. This close cooperation has also helped Eurocopter in supporting the development of local ancillary industry.
15/10/08 Vertical Magazine, Canada
With a partnership spanning over four decades with India, Eurocopter today has over 480 helicopters in service including the Cheetah/Chetak fleet manufactured by HAL under license from Eurocopter.
Flying high on the international success of its wide range of products, Eurocopter will be showcasing full-scale models and mock-up of its civilian range of reference products like EC 145, EC135 and EC155.
As Norbert Ducrot, Eurocopter Senior Vice President Sales for Asia points out, "With plans for flying ambulances, services to tourist destinations and religious places, and proposals to set up heliports in Delhi and Mumbai, the helicopter has a busy time ahead. We believe that the helicopter market in the country has the potential of doubling up in the next few years. As always, we at Eurocopter are set to bring in our expertise to support this significant growth of the Indian helicopter industry by offering end-to-end helicopter services. "
In the civilian sector, Eurocopter currently has a fleet of 64 helicopters flying in India, representing a market share of 40 percent. Eurocopter commands over 50 percent market share of the oil & gas sector. Other segments where the company holds a key position are charter and tourism services, state and government transport as well as the VIP/corporate operations where Eurocopter’s clientele includes leading groups like Reliance, Jindals, Kingfisher and Sahara.
The future of the helicopter industry in India looks very promising. Rapidly growing economy, increasing reliance on air transportation and diversified terrain are all pushing the Indian helicopter market to develop at a fast pace.
Over the four-decade of successful partnership with India, Eurocopter’s relationship with India has transcended the realm of product sales. It has helped create a highly skilled technical workforce of over 2,000 people. Also, recognizing the increasing need for having qualified helicopter pilots, the company is actively supporting the Indian government in setting up state-of-the-art helicopter pilot’s training facilities. This close cooperation has also helped Eurocopter in supporting the development of local ancillary industry.
15/10/08 Vertical Magazine, Canada
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Hyderabad: Eurocopter, the global leader in chopper manufacturing, sees the Indian market doubling in the next few years. “We believe that the helicopter market in the country has the potential of doubling in the next few years,” Norbert Ducrot, Eurocopter’s senior vice president sales & marketing (Asia) said in a statement Monday.
“As always, we at Eurocopter are set to bring in our expertise to support this incredible significant growth of the Indian helicopter industry by offering end-to-end helicopter services,” Ducrot added
The company will present its range of commercial helicopters and latest technology at the four-day India Aviation 2008, the first international exhibition on the civil aviation sector that opens here Wednesday.
“With plans for flying ambulances, services to tourist destinations and religious places, and proposals to set up heliports in Delhi and Mumbai, the helicopter has a busy time ahead,” Ducrot pointed out.
In the civilian sector, 64 Eurocopters of different models are currently flying in India, representing a market share of 40 percent.
The most active sector is oil and gas, where Eurocopter commands over 50 percent of the market share.
13/10/08 IANS/Thaindian.com, Thailand
“As always, we at Eurocopter are set to bring in our expertise to support this incredible significant growth of the Indian helicopter industry by offering end-to-end helicopter services,” Ducrot added
The company will present its range of commercial helicopters and latest technology at the four-day India Aviation 2008, the first international exhibition on the civil aviation sector that opens here Wednesday.
“With plans for flying ambulances, services to tourist destinations and religious places, and proposals to set up heliports in Delhi and Mumbai, the helicopter has a busy time ahead,” Ducrot pointed out.
In the civilian sector, 64 Eurocopters of different models are currently flying in India, representing a market share of 40 percent.
The most active sector is oil and gas, where Eurocopter commands over 50 percent of the market share.
13/10/08 IANS/Thaindian.com, Thailand
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The CRJ900 NextGen regional jet is en route to Hyderabad as part of Bombardier Aerospace’s show of strength at India Aviation 2008.A global success story, the 90-seat CRJ900 NextGen aircraft is one of Bombardier’s largest and most advanced regional jets in production.
“The CRJ900 NextGen airliner is ideally suited for the growing Indian regional aviation market,” said Trung Ngo, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s Vice President, Sales, for the Asia-Pacific market which includes India.
“The CRJ NextGen aircraft are optimized for medium-haul applications and are benchmarks for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat market on the strength of better economics, including lower fuel burn and operating costs,” he added.
Bearing the colours of U.S.-based Delta Airlines, the CRJ900 NextGen jet will be on display in Hyderabad from October 15 to 17. With over 120 orders, the CRJ900 NextGen regional jet is the best-selling member of the CRJ NextGen aircraft family. The 70- to 78-seat CRJ700 NextGen jet has attracted 50 orders and the 100-seat CRJ1000 NextGen jet has 45 firm orders from four airlines.
Bombardier’s Canadair Regional Jet (later re-named CRJ regional jets) launched modern regional aviation in 1992. In India, both Jet Airways and Indian Airlines/Alliance Air operate CRJ aircraft.
13/10/08 Moneycontrol.com
“The CRJ900 NextGen airliner is ideally suited for the growing Indian regional aviation market,” said Trung Ngo, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s Vice President, Sales, for the Asia-Pacific market which includes India.
“The CRJ NextGen aircraft are optimized for medium-haul applications and are benchmarks for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat market on the strength of better economics, including lower fuel burn and operating costs,” he added.
Bearing the colours of U.S.-based Delta Airlines, the CRJ900 NextGen jet will be on display in Hyderabad from October 15 to 17. With over 120 orders, the CRJ900 NextGen regional jet is the best-selling member of the CRJ NextGen aircraft family. The 70- to 78-seat CRJ700 NextGen jet has attracted 50 orders and the 100-seat CRJ1000 NextGen jet has 45 firm orders from four airlines.
Bombardier’s Canadair Regional Jet (later re-named CRJ regional jets) launched modern regional aviation in 1992. In India, both Jet Airways and Indian Airlines/Alliance Air operate CRJ aircraft.
13/10/08 Moneycontrol.com
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Piaggio Aero P180 Avanti II executive aircraft will be displayed for the first time in India at the first edition of INDIA AVIATION 2008.to be held at Hyderabad Airport from 15th to 18th October 2008. (Piaggio Aero stand B-6 and static display).INDIA AVIATION 2008 is the first Civil Aviation Exhibition in India and it has been organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
At the first edition of the Hyderabad Air Show are expected several famous aircraft industries present as exhibitors and on Static Display; Business aviation Indian market is growing very rapidly in these years and the booming of this sector offers great opportunities to the aviation industry.
The Avanti II achieves ‘Jet’ performance and is able to reach a certified altitude of 41,000ft and a maximum
speed of 402 knots (at 31,000ft) with the fuel efficiency of a Turbo Prop, burning about 40 per cent less fuel than a same size jet. While in flight the spacious cabin sets new standards in comfort, smoothness and extremely low ambient internal cabin noise levels. The cabin provides seating for seven plus passengers to travel in unprecedented first class comfort. The first class‘stand-up’ cabin is six feet wide and five feet nine inches high which is wider and taller than most of the competing business aircraft in its weight and pricing class.
13/10/08 PRESS RELEASE/JETS.ru, Russia
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Airbus is taking part in the India Aviation 2008 Air Show (15th-18th October) at Hyderabad's Begumpet airport. This is India's first air show dedicated to the civil aviation sector. The Airbus A380, the world�s largest and most modern commercial airliner, will make an appearance at the show. The aircraft will be landing on the 16th October with an expected arrival time at the end of the morning, and will be on static display for the remainder of the day. It will then depart in the early hours of the 17th October.
In addition, the opening day of the show (15th October) will feature the arrival of a brand new A319 aircraft that will touch down from Hamburg in Germany. It will be handed over to Air India in a delivery ceremony and will then be on static display until the end of the show. The A319 will be Air India's seventh A319 in their fleet.
To complete the Airbus product range, an Airbus A330 from Kingfisher will also be on display. Kingfisher has 5 A330s in service.
Airbus will hold an A380 press briefing on Thursday 16th October, starting at 16h30 at the Press Conference Centre, in the main airport block, with John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers and Dr. Kiran Rao, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, and President Airbus India. Members of the media are invited to attend.
Visitors to the show will be able to see scaled aircraft models, and find out about Airbus and its entire product range at the indoor stand in Hall B (stand B37). There will also be information on Airbus� cooperation with India, including the Bangalore based Airbus Engineering Centre India and Airbus Training Centre India.
10/10/08 Avian Media/Moneycontrol.com
In addition, the opening day of the show (15th October) will feature the arrival of a brand new A319 aircraft that will touch down from Hamburg in Germany. It will be handed over to Air India in a delivery ceremony and will then be on static display until the end of the show. The A319 will be Air India's seventh A319 in their fleet.
To complete the Airbus product range, an Airbus A330 from Kingfisher will also be on display. Kingfisher has 5 A330s in service.
Airbus will hold an A380 press briefing on Thursday 16th October, starting at 16h30 at the Press Conference Centre, in the main airport block, with John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers and Dr. Kiran Rao, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, and President Airbus India. Members of the media are invited to attend.
Visitors to the show will be able to see scaled aircraft models, and find out about Airbus and its entire product range at the indoor stand in Hall B (stand B37). There will also be information on Airbus� cooperation with India, including the Bangalore based Airbus Engineering Centre India and Airbus Training Centre India.
10/10/08 Avian Media/Moneycontrol.com
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Montreal, Quebec: Bombardier Aerospace will attend the inaugural International Exhibition & Conference on Civil Aviation, India Aviation 2008, at Hyderabad Airport from October 15 to 18. With the nation's booming economy and rapid growth in air travel, Bombardier recognizes India's increasingly important role in the aviation industry and will have four of its market-leading aircraft on static display. These aircraft include a CRJ900 NextGen regional aircraft, along with the midsize Learjet 60 XR, the super midsize Challenger 605 and ultra long-range Global Express XRS business jets.
"Business aviation is growing at a dynamic pace in India. In fact, Bombardier has already established roots in the country and we are committed to expand our presence even further," said David Dixon, Regional Vice-President, Sales, Asia-Pacific, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Our comprehensive family of Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets offer operators in the region a complete range of travel solutions to meet the increasing business travel requirements of this market."
"Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's product portfolio is ideally suited for the Indian market," said Trung Ngo, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's Vice President, Sales, for the Asia-Pacific market. "For short-haul operations, the Q400 NextGen airliner is a fast, fuel-efficient and lower-emission 70- to 80-seat large turboprop. In medium-haul applications, CRJ NextGen aircraft are the benchmarks for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat segment. For longer routes, the recently launched CSeries airliners are the world's newest and most advanced single-aisle aircraft designed specifically for 110- to 130-seat comfort and setting new standards in technology, fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact."
Mr. Ngo leads Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's "Team India" efforts with support from aviation sales executives Sunder Venkat, Sales Director - India, and Ryan Debrusk, Sales Director - Asia-Pacific region.
India Aviation 2008, the first international exhibition of its kind being held in India within the civil aviation sector, will be held at Hyderabad Airport from October 15 to 18. It is anticipated that 150 companies from over 30 countries will participate in the four-day event. Four Bombardier aircraft will be on static display and Bombardier will be located at exhibit hall A-37 and chalet 15.
08/10/08 Market Wire
"Business aviation is growing at a dynamic pace in India. In fact, Bombardier has already established roots in the country and we are committed to expand our presence even further," said David Dixon, Regional Vice-President, Sales, Asia-Pacific, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Our comprehensive family of Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets offer operators in the region a complete range of travel solutions to meet the increasing business travel requirements of this market."
"Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's product portfolio is ideally suited for the Indian market," said Trung Ngo, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's Vice President, Sales, for the Asia-Pacific market. "For short-haul operations, the Q400 NextGen airliner is a fast, fuel-efficient and lower-emission 70- to 80-seat large turboprop. In medium-haul applications, CRJ NextGen aircraft are the benchmarks for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat segment. For longer routes, the recently launched CSeries airliners are the world's newest and most advanced single-aisle aircraft designed specifically for 110- to 130-seat comfort and setting new standards in technology, fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact."
Mr. Ngo leads Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's "Team India" efforts with support from aviation sales executives Sunder Venkat, Sales Director - India, and Ryan Debrusk, Sales Director - Asia-Pacific region.
India Aviation 2008, the first international exhibition of its kind being held in India within the civil aviation sector, will be held at Hyderabad Airport from October 15 to 18. It is anticipated that 150 companies from over 30 countries will participate in the four-day event. Four Bombardier aircraft will be on static display and Bombardier will be located at exhibit hall A-37 and chalet 15.
08/10/08 Market Wire
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Hyderabad: Come October 15, head honchos of top global aviation companies and ministerial level delegations from 17 countries will descend on Hyderabad, which is hosting India Aviation 2008, an international exhibition and conference on civil aviation. And that is expected to set the ball rolling for many global partnerships and alliances for the Indian aviation sector in the future.
Of the 35 heads of local and global companies to touch down on the city include Dinesh Keskar, president of Boeing Aircraft Trading; Kiran Rao, executive vice president (marketing and contracts, customer affairs) of Airbus; Tony Fernandes, CEO of Air Asia, Kingfisher Airlines chairman Vijay Mallya, Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal and Marion Blakey, president and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association of the US.
“Having US as a partner country for the event, we have been able to bring in large aviation companies for this event. It will set room for bilateral discussions - both at the official as well as business level,” said M Madhavan Nambiar, secretary, Union civil aviation ministry. Around 150 companies from 18 countries, including Boeing, Airbus, Cessna, Bell Helicopter, Hindustan Aeronautics, ATR and Bombardier are participating in the event.
It would have 36 aircraft ranging from Airbus 380, largest passenger aircraft in the world to Pushpak (smallest aircraft) on flying display. Also showcased would be Boeing 777, Learjet, Challenger, Hawker beechcrafts. The exhibition would be open to public on October 18.
08/10/08 Times of India
Of the 35 heads of local and global companies to touch down on the city include Dinesh Keskar, president of Boeing Aircraft Trading; Kiran Rao, executive vice president (marketing and contracts, customer affairs) of Airbus; Tony Fernandes, CEO of Air Asia, Kingfisher Airlines chairman Vijay Mallya, Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal and Marion Blakey, president and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association of the US.
“Having US as a partner country for the event, we have been able to bring in large aviation companies for this event. It will set room for bilateral discussions - both at the official as well as business level,” said M Madhavan Nambiar, secretary, Union civil aviation ministry. Around 150 companies from 18 countries, including Boeing, Airbus, Cessna, Bell Helicopter, Hindustan Aeronautics, ATR and Bombardier are participating in the event.
It would have 36 aircraft ranging from Airbus 380, largest passenger aircraft in the world to Pushpak (smallest aircraft) on flying display. Also showcased would be Boeing 777, Learjet, Challenger, Hawker beechcrafts. The exhibition would be open to public on October 18.
08/10/08 Times of India
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