Aero India 2015 - Day 2

ISSUE FEATURES

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  LEAD STORY
  Need to do more: Prime Minister Modi
  

  We are reforming our defence procurement policies and procedures. There would be a clear preference for equipment manufactured in India.

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  SPECIAL REPORT
  Separate ‘Make in India’ Policy for Defence?
  

  The Union Minister of Defence, Manohar Parrikar today categorically stated that the government ‘has not finalised positively or negatively’ the French multi medium role combat aircraft (MMRCA) – Rafale.

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  SHOW REPORT
  India’s Tejas Era Begins
  

  On display here at Aero India 2015, you couldn’t have missed the static display of the LCA Tejas, India’s light fighter. Unlike the LCA that enthralled Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inaugural flying display yesterday...

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  SHOW REPORT
  Indo-Brazilian AEW&C to Enter IAF Service
  

  The quietness of this aircraft belies the enormous interest it has evoked in the regional market already. It’s return to Aero India this year is, therefore, no big surprise.

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  SPECIAL REPORT
  Future Aircraft: Low Observable Progress?
  

  Plenty about the Indian aerospace scene perplexes analysts and observers. Examples are plentiful. One of them is activity in the stealth aircraft area, where India has the distinction — it's arguable what sort of distinction — of working on two separate and comparable stealth combat aircraft.

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  Boarding Pass Soon on Your Mobile
  

  You are in a hurry and have forgotten to carry a print out of your air ticket/boarding pass. Not to worry. The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru will be the first airport in the country soon to allow passengers into the terminal using their mobile phones. It is environment-friendly by going paperless.

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  SHOW REPORT
  Airbus A400M Refuels Two F-18 Fighters Simultaneously
  

  The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has further proved its credentials as a tanker by successfully demonstrating simultaneous air-to-air refuelling of two F/A-18 fighters.

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  RUAG Aerostructures partnership with TAL
  

  RUAG Aerostructures, a global supplier and integrator of Aerostructure components and TAL Manufacturing Solutions Ltd., a Tata Enterprise and a leading company in Commercial & Defence Aerospace manufacturing in India, entered into partnership for manufacturing and supply of aero structural components and sub-assemblies.

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  SHOW REPORT
  Rockwell Collins Next-gen Avionics Solutions for India’s Military Aviation
  

  As a leader in avionics products and systems, Rockwell Collins is strongly positioned to provide India civil and military operators with a host of new and upgraded avionics for a wide assortment of fixed wing aircraft and helicopter applications, as well as the rapidly growing market for “smarter” unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

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  SHOW REPORT
  Embraer Executive Jets Positive About India
  

  With the Narendra Modi government at the Centre, Embraer Executive Jets is positive about prospects for the aviation industry.

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  SHOW REPORT
  BEL Showcasing Wide-ranging Capabilities at Aero India 2015
  

  The Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is participating in Asia’s premier airshow and exhibition, Aero India 2015 (February 18 to 22, 2015). BEL is showcasing its wide range of capabilities at Indoor Stall E.26 and outdoor display near Hall E.

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  NEW LAUNCH
  BizAvIndia launched at Aero India
  

  On the eve of Aero India 2015, SP Guide Publications and Business Aviation Operators Association (BAOA) launched ‘BizAvIndia’, a quarterly magazine which will focus on the challenges and opportunities of business aviation, a segment which has tremendous potential to grow.

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  CONFERENCE REPORT
  BizAvIndia Conference — Time to think Small
  

  Realising the neglect of the general and business aviation segment of the aviation sector, the Government of India is changing its focus and started thinking small (small aircraft), announced the Joint Secretary of Civil Aviation, G. Asok Kumar.

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  INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
  Gujarat Beckons Investments in Aviation
  

  The state of Gujarat has been a progressive one. It is taking active steps to develop all sectors, including aviation. The Director of Civil Aviation, Government of Gujarat, Captain Ajay Chauhan explains the steps the state is taking to network intra and inter-state.

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  India Aviation 2016 Dates Announced
  

  On the eve of Aero India 2015, SP Guide Publications and Business Aviation Operators Association (BAOA) launched ‘BizAvIndia’, a quarterly magazine which will focus on the challenges and opportunities of business aviation, a segment which has tremendous potential to grow.

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  SHOW NEWS
  Snecma and HAL to Create a Joint Venture and Build a New Production Facility in India
  

  Snecma (Safran), a leading manufacturer of aircraft engines, and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), a leading aerospace manufacturer...

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  SHOW NEWS
  Astra Microwave - ‘Make in India’ Partner for manufacture of Strategic Electronics
  

  Hyderabad based Astra Microwave Products Ltd. has posed itself as the manufacturing partner for foreign OEM’s looking to Make their Products in India and supplying to the swiftly increasing demands of defense forces in India for modern equipment.

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  IRKUT to Complete Su-30MKI Kit Deliveries to India in 2015
  

  IRKUT Corporation of Russia will complete deliveries of Su-30MKI aircraft kits to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) during 2015. In total, IRKUT Corporation will have successfully delivered 222 aircraft kits for assembly at (HAL) Nashik plant.

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  Israel Pavilion Displays Top-notch Technologies
  

  SIBAT — the International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) – is presenting various top-notch military and civil aviation technologies at the Israel National Pavilion. Air defense and airborne ISR technologies for the military sector – and avionics, communications, and airport technologies for the civilian market are the highlights.

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  SHOW NEWS
  Boeing Awards Titanium Forging Contract to India’s Bharat Forge
  

  Boeing announced it has signed a multi-year contract with Bharat Forge of India to supply titanium forgings for wing components for the Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX.

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  Parrot Uses Dassault Systemes’
  

  Dassault Systemes, the world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced that Parrot, developer and marketer of advanced technology wireless products for consumers and professionals, has used its Solidworks Industrial Design application to successfully design complex 3D shapes for a future line of drones.

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  SHOW NEWS
  BAE Systems’ Underscores Commitment to ‘Make in India’
  

  Encouraged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to ‘Make in India’, BAE Systems’ showcase at the tenth edition of Aero India extends its ‘Make in India’ commitment to a range of platforms and technologies.