AEROSPACE SINGAPORE January - April 2015 by Paul & Marigold

VO L 8 / N O . 1 / 2015

A regional publication of the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore)

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Boeing Opens Cyber Analytics

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E&M Asia Set to Kick the Year Off

AeroEdu/Youth Pratt & Whitney Ties Up with TP

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Scaling Heights in Kathmandu

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Full Steam Ahead for MROs in Singapore

he Asia Pacific MRO market has witnessed tremendous growth in the last decade and will continue to helm the momentum with a projected growth of 5.4% per annum to over US$27 billion within the next 10 years. Fuelled by fast growing demand in China and India, air traffic growth in Asia-Pacific is also estimated to stay ahead of the global average and will constitute nearly half of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traffic growth in the next two decades. Our regional fleet is also reaching close

to 30% of the global total in 2024, clear indicators of more global interest and investment programmes showering in to this part of the world. Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aerospace industry has maintained a leading position in the Asia Pacific market. Generating an output of more than $8.7 billion in 2013 and growing by a compounded average of 12% since 1990, the aerospace industry is a key economic driver for Singapore. Backed by a stellar pool of aerospace companies offering comprehensive â&#x20AC;&#x153;nose-to-tail services and a large precision engineering centric supplier base, Singapore is ever ready ready to capitalise on the growth and burgeoning opportunities. This New Year, we will continue to see more market consolidation and the introduction of new aircraft types which would possibly require new approaches towards maintenance.The looming threat to independent MROs as OEMs continue to seek greater share of the aftermarket will dramatically shape and transform the landscape. With a more OEM-centric market and continuing wage inflation, keeping a tight reign over long-term maintenance costs becomes a delicate undertaking. These are just some of the challenges Singapore is facing. As we strive to further reinforce and bolster our MRO cluster, aerospace manufacturing and R&D capabilities will continue to be developed. For Singapore to maintain its principal standing as an MRO hub and to edge out against other booming regional markets, we need to capitalise on our strengths and constantly look at ways to reposition and reinvent our self to stay ahead of the game. Our in depth feature on the Asia Pacific MRO market and its forecast over the decade will provide much needed insight to plan for the road ahead. I also hope that this feature will spark intelligent discourse on how we can stave off some of the challenges that we might face. Leaving behind the debacles of 2014, let us embrace 2015 with revitalized vigour and renewed conviction. Kenneth Ang / Chief Executive, AAIS

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CONTENTS VOL 8 / NO.1 / 2015

AEROEDU/YOUTH

AERONEWS

Airbus celebrates its 200th aircraft assembled in TianJin AERONEWS SINGAPORE

Boeing is proud to open its very first cyber analytics centre outside the US, here in Singapore

Strengthening Skills for a Global Space

The WorldSkills International is a bedrock of stimulating challenges and aspirations for skilled youth. See who took home the top prize.

Partnering for Progress

Pratt & Whitney Canada and Temasek Polytechnic sign an MOA to develop and prepare industry ready talent for the fast growing aviation industry.

FEATURE

Asia Pacific MRO Takes thE Lead

An interesting read on the current outlook and the impending future of the Asia Pacific MRO market

AEROSTYLE INFOCUS

JEC Asia Conference Brings the Industry Together

Kathmandu in September Peaceful Nepal in autumn takes centre stage in our travel piece this issue.

The much anticipated JEC Asia Conference highlights how all sections of the industry were brought together

14th Annual MRO Asia Conference & Exhibition

The Asian MRO market witnessed an energetic start at the 14th annual conference and exhibition

An Electrifying, Energetic Ride

See what Harley Davidson and Yamaha have in store for the future of motorcycles. Electric may be the choice of power but it doesn’t take away from a powerful bike. AAIS

Implementing the Right Automation Solutions and OptimiSing Production

A roundup of recent happenings at the Association.

This annual conference covers everything from OEM service options to how airlines are changing their MRO services

President Charles Chong SIA Engineering Company Ltd 1st Vice President Kham Joon Wui ST Aerospace Ltd 2nd Vice President Tin Ho Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte Ltd Honorary Secretary T. Hastings Siegfried NORDAM Singapore Pte Ltd Assistant Honorary Secretary Adrian Plevin Meggitt Aerospace Asia Pte Ltd

Thomas Kennedy SR Technics Singapore Pte Ltd

PUBLISHER Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) Chief Executive Kenneth Ang Director, Sales & Marketing / Head, Publications Agnes Chua Mobile: +65 9182 8161 agneschua@aais.org.sg

EDITORIAL & DESIGN

Honorary Treasurer Steven K. Pearson Aviall Pte Ltd Assistant Honorary Treasurer Steve Price International Engine Component Overhaul Pte Ltd Committee Members Ekkehard Pracht Liebherr-Singapore Pte Ltd Lim Hee Joo Wah Son Engineering Pte Ltd Mike McCormack Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers Paul Inman Singapore Aero Engine Services Pte Ltd Co-Opted Committee Members Prof. Graham J F Hunt Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Asia Ltd

Industrial robotics are rising to the challenge of the ever booming composite industry

Delivering Engineering & Maintenance Strategies to Match Soaring Demand

AAIS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2013-2015

Managing Director Arvind Pasricha Mobile: +65 9189 9672 arvind@paulandmarigold.com www.paulandmarigold.com Editor Kashini Krishnamurthy Contributors Üdiger Sonntag Ivo Brook Kashini Krishnamurthy Rosemarie John Tristan Jinwei Chan Leithen Francis Art Director Weyne Yew Photography AEROPHOTOWORKS

Philip Ang Vector Aerospace Asia Pte Ltd

ASSOCIATION OF AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (SINGAPORE) 4 Changi South Lane , #07-01A, AAIS AeroHub Nan Wah Building, Singapore 486127 Tel: 65 6922 1788 • Fax: 65 6783 9129 www.aais.org.sg • www.facebook.com/aero.sg All rights reserved. Copyright 2015. Reproduction in whole or part of the magazine is strictly prohibited without the expressed permission of the publisher. The views of the contributors are entirely their own and do not necessarily represent those of the AAIS or the management committee. AAIS does not endorse any products and services featured in the magazine’s advertisements expect those in its own advertisements. AEROSPACE Singapore is printed by Atlas Cetak (M) Sdn Bhd (97608-x) MCI 117/06/2014

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HONEYWELL HELPS MAKE AVIONICS MAINTENANCE COSTS PREDICTABLE FOR SAUDI OGER

oneywell Aerospace has signed construction and facilities management giant Saudi Oger as its first Boeing Business Jet avionics maintenance plan customer in the Middle East. The Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan, known as HAPP, is designed to increase fleet availability for operators while driving more predictable and manageable maintenance costs. Avionics span the

electrical systems in the cockpit and the aircraft’s satellite connectivity equipment. “Avoiding unplanned grounding and ensuring our fleet is available as it is needed is a top priority for us, as a grounded aircraft is simply 100 percent cost with no return,” said Mahmoud Khatib, Director of Maintenance, Saudi Oger. “This requirement, combined with the benefit of more predictable operations

and maintenance, makes HAPP a costeffective, easy-to-justify investment that will deliver an immediate positive impact on our bottom line.” Saudi Oger will benefit from full unplanned maintenance coverage of the avionics and satcom systems on its Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) and its two Gulfstream G450 aircraft, which it has also enrolled in the programme. In addition, Saudi Oger has also enrolled the two G450s in Honeywell’s Mechanical Protection Plan (MPP). MPP provides the same level of assurance and peace of mind as HAPP across the aircraft’s cabin control systems, such as the air conditioning and cabin pressurisation equipment. It is available for Gulfstream G350, GIV, G450, GV and G550 and Pilatus PC12/PC-12NG aircraft.

Stangarone & Associates Brings Together Industry Leaders

and Wichita - the company has the capability to meet the widest range of business operations, marketing and communications requirements almost anywhere in the world. According to Stangarone & Associates Managing Director Robert Stangarone, “As companies and organisations continue to pursue Lean in all aspects of their operations, outsourcing is an effective way to reduce costs, take advantage of the latest best practices and best talent, stay agile and expand into global markets with local knowledge. For emerging companies, S&A talent can save significant time and expenses by sharing well-proven processes and practices, honed from decades of industry leadership and experience.”

S&A’s consulting expertise in the area of business operations includes aircraft design, engineering and manufacturing; aircraft certification, safety and flight standards; mergers and acquisitions; fundraising; market analysis and forecasting; aircraft sales, financing and leasing; ExIm Bank financing assistance; due diligence; fleet planning; flight operations; airline and general aviation start-ups and operations; regulatory compliance; crisis management; aircraft disposition; cybersecurity, electronic warfare and cryptology; aviation and defence law; talent recruiting; aerospace medicine; Lean/Six Sigma; ethics, compliance and employee engagement; and government and public affairs.

Saudi Oger becomes the first Middle East operator to cover a Boeing Business Jet with an avionics maintenance plan from Honeywell.

hirty highly respected industry leaders and professionals – including several former CEOs - have joined in a broad-based business consultancy that specialises in Aviation, Aerospace, Defence and Air Travel, under the banner of a new company -- Stangarone & Associates. With these experts – including Regional Associates located in London, Rome, Hamburg, Singapore, Hong Kong, Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, Denver

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HONEYWELL AND GDC TECHNICS TO DELIVER JETWAVE AVIONICS FOR BOEING AND AIRBUS JETS GDC Technics’ Supplemental Type Certificates enable Boeing and Airbus aircraft to be retrofitted with Honeywell’s high speed JetWave satellite connectivity hardware.

oneywell Aerospace has signed an agreement with San Antonio-based aircraft modification centre GDC Technics, to bring the Honeywell JetWave™ satellite communications system to in-service Boeing and Airbus business and commercial aeroplanes. JetWave is Honeywell’s brand name for its range of satellite connectivity hardware that exclusively supports Inmarsat’s forthcoming Jet ConneX (JX) Wi-Fi service. When it comes online early in the second half of 2015, the service will bring consistent, high speed in-flight Wi-Fi to aircraft across the globe over both land and sea. GDC Technics will develop Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for Honeywell’s JetWave hardware on Boeing and Airbus aircraft, including those in Boeing Business Jet, Airbus Corporate Jet and Commercial configuration, enabling it to install the equipment on the aircraft. “Through this agreement with GDC Technics, Boeing and Airbus operators will soon be able

and private jet operators will be able to turn to GDC Technics for JetWave hardware installation on their aircraft, while GDC Technics will also market the STCs to other completion centres. Via the Inmarsat JX service, Honeywell’s JetWave is capable of delivering broadband speeds similar to those that people experience in their homes and offices, allowing passengers to videoconference, send and receive large files and stream high quality television and movies while on the move. It will also allow operators to stream more data between the ground and the aircraft, improving operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.

to easily upgrade their aircraft with one of the most advanced and capable in-flight connectivity systems in the market,” said Mike Beazley, Vice President Global Sales, Business and General Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace. “Jet ConneX will bring high speed, consistent global in-flight internet connectivity via Wi-Fi to the cockpit and cabin and we expect to see significant demand for the technology, particularly for long haul commercial and VIP planes.” GDC Technics will develop JetWave supplemental type certificates (STC) for Airbus A319, A330 and A340 aircraft, as well as the Boeing 737, 747, 777 and 787. Both commercial air transport

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Airbus celebrates 200th aircraft assembled in Tianjin

SOLBERG Expands Product Certifications on Foam Concentrates

Important milestone highlights successful partnership between Airbus and China

ceremony was held at the Airbus (Tianjin) site to celebrate the 200th A320 Family aircraft assembled by the Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line (FALC). Daniel Baubil, Airbus Executive Vice President and Head of Single Aisle Family Programme handed over the A319, a member of the A320 Family, to China Eastern Airlines. “The 200th Airbus A320 Family aircraft assembled in Tianjin marks an important milestone of the Airbus partnership with China,” said Airbus

China President and CEO, Eric Chen. “We are happy to deliver this aircraft to China Eastern Airlines, and to celebrate this achievement together with the Tianjin Free Trade Zone and AVIC, our partners. We are committed to providing the world’s best aircraft to our customers and are keen to continue our winwin cooperation with China.” Officials from China and Europe, representatives of China Eastern Airlines, Airbus and its Chinese partners, Tianjin Free Trade Zone (TJFTZ) and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), as well as employees of the FALC and Airbus Tianjin Delivery Centre (ATDC), were in attendance. Shortly after the delivery of the

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first aircraft to the country, Airbus started industrial cooperation with China. Today, some 1,100 Airbus aircraft are being operated by Chinese airlines, accounting for some 50% of the total fleet of aircraft over 100 seats in China. Chinese aviation industry companies have been fully involved in the design and assembly of Airbus aircraft. There are components produced in China on all Airbus commercial aircraft types. Airbus now has four joint ventures with Chinese partners covering training and support, engineering, final assembly and composite manufacturing, in addition to a number of cooperation projects.

he Solberg Company has announced that they have achieved Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Listing Certification on the company’s REHEALING™ fluorine-free and ARCTIC™ AFFF / AR-AFFF (ATC™) foam concentrate product lines. In addition to its outstanding fire performance and long drain times to provide superior vapour suppression, RE-HEALING Foam concentrates from Solberg are an innovative and environmentally sustainable fluorosurfactant and fluoropolymer-free firefighting foam. It is used to effectively extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires with no environmental concerns for persistence, bioaccumulation or toxic breakdown. RE-HEALING Foam can be used with fresh, sea or brackish water and possesses excellent fire extinguishment and superior burn back resistance, due to its flow and rapid sealing characteristics. The product takes its name from the foams physical “resealing” characteristics. The ULC Certification for RE-HEALING Foam includes RF3, 3% and RF6, 6% concentrate types. “All of the ingredients in REHEALING foam have been individually tested under the HOCNF protocol and are safe for use from the North Sea to the South Pacific,” explained Solberg’s General Manager, Steve Hansen. “Every question that has been asked of REHEALING foam has been answered without a sacrifice in fire performance.”

HONEYWELL APPOINTS HAECO PRIVATE JET SOLUTIONS AS NEW AUTHORISED DEALER IN ASIA PACIFIC

oneywell Aerospace has appointed HAECO XIAMEN and its business unit, HAECO Private Jet Solutions based in Xiamen, as a new authorised dealer for avionics in Asia Pacific. HAECO Private Jet Solutions is well positioned to offer retrofit, modifications and upgrades (RMU) services for Honeywell’s avionics on Boeing Business Jets, Airbus Corporate Jets and other wide-body corporate aircraft. HAECO Private Jet Solutions’ addition will significantly enhance the level of aftermarket support provided to business jet operators in the region. HAECO Private Jet Solutions is Asia’s first and only Airbus-approved and Boeinglicensed Cabin Completion Centre

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for their respective ranges of executive and private jets. “HAECO Private Jet Solutions has an excellent reputation in the market for its design and installation capabilities, and this partnership will allow us to offer customers unrivaled access to best-in-class aftermarket services closer to their home base,” said Andy Gill, Senior Director, Asia Pacific for Business & General Aviation, Honeywell. Business jet operators in the region can look forward to ensuring their entertainment, high-speed connectivity and productivity capabilities are available for passengers, without having to fly out of the region to get services, such as complex upgrades to avionics.

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Boeing to Open First Cyber Analytics Centre outside the U.S. in Singapore Boeing will open its first Cyber Analytics Centre outside the U.S. in Singapore, to bring advanced cybersecurity capabilities and services to customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

he centre will help train and equip cybersecurity professionals perform advanced analytics, and serve as Boeing’s regional cybersecurity centre of excellence. Boeing will hire and train cybersecurity

professionals in Singapore to staff the centre. “Boeing is a leader in cybersecurity from the U.S., and we warmly welcome Boeing’s decision to establish the Cyber Analytics Centre in Singapore,” said Gian Yi-Hsen, Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board’s Safety & Security Industry Programme Office. “This centre is a first for Boeing internationally, and a significant addition to the cybersecurity industry in Singapore to meet the growing demands of the region.” “We are taking our Singapore partnership to a new level with this

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Cyber Analytics Centre, aimed at boosting cybersecurity in the citystate and beyond,” said Skip Boyce, President of Boeing Southeast Asia. “Boeing already has a strong business presence here, comprising commercial airplane and defence procurement, aircraft maintenance, and research and technology work.” A key feature of the facility will be the ability for customers to share timely and actionable information. The centre will also provide a collaborative environment for security professionals to work with industry partners, customers and academia to solve complex, cybersecurity challenges.

ROLLS ROYCE UNVEILS SCOOT AIRLINES TRENT 1000 ENGINE

Above: Rolls-Royce celebrates a milestone at the Seletar Campus with the unveiling of a Trent 1000 engine, the first to be made in Singapore for Singapore.

Left: Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education, in conversation with Rolls-Royce scholarship interns at the Seletar Assembly and Test.

Rolls-Royce celebrated a milestone at the company’s Seletar Campus with the unveiling of a Trent 1000 engine, the first to be made in Singapore for Singapore’s very own long-haul budget carrier, Scoot. The Trent 1000, which is fully assembled and tested by a team of 80 staff, will provide power to Scoot’s new fleet of 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

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r Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education, witnessed the ceremony alongside Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Scoot and Jonathan Asherson, Regional Director for ASEAN & Pacific, Rolls-Royce. “As a Singapore-based airline we support all things Singapore – and it’s especially fantastic to be able to feature Singapore-built engines on our brand-new 787s,” said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot. “Today we are proud to present Scoot with their first Trent 1000 engine made at our Seletar facility in Singapore. We are delighted that local carrier Scoot has placed its trust in our Trent 1000 engine and our ability to deliver superior product and service performance. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership,” said Jonathan Asherson, Regional Director for ASEAN & Pacific, Rolls-Royce. The Trent 1000 engine delivers exceptional environmental performance on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with the best through-life fuel efficiency and lowest noise. Rolls-Royce powered the very first Boeing 787 test flight in December 2009, the first 787-8 to enter service in October 2011, and the first 787-9 to enter service in 2014.

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by Leithen Francis

Asia

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he global MRO market is set to grow 50% to US$86.8 billion by 2024 from US$57.7 billion last year, and MRO companies in Asia will account for much of that growth. This is according to a forecast by US-based aviation consultancy Team SAI. It says the global MRO market will average 4.2% growth per year and that Asia will grow at a faster rate of 5%. Asia will account for 34% of the world’s commercial MRO in 2024, making it the biggest MRO market globally. The MRO industry in Asia has been expanding thanks to the rapid growth of the airline industry here and the fact that many airlines from Europe and North America send aircraft here for maintenance. But the industry faces a challenge ensuring it has enough maintenance technicians to support the growth in the industry. Boeing estimates the MRO industry globally will need to add 584,000 new technicians from 2014-2033 and that 224,000 of these will need to be employed in Asia Pacific. Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) Chief Operating Officer, Jeffrey Lam, says: “It is true that the Asian MRO industry is attracting a considerable amount of business activity, however, land and labour costs are on the rise.” A licensed aircraft engineer working for SIA Engineering or Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Engineering & Maintenance can earn US$8,00010,000 a month plus benefits, says Brian Hogan, adding that “this pay is much higher than the same position in Europe.” Hogan is partner of XSQ Aviation Consultancy and the former chief operating officer of Cebu Pacific Air. Despite offering good salaries, Singapore MRO companies face a challenge attracting young Singaporeans as many are attracted to other industries such as IT or banking and finance. “The problem in Singapore is no one wants to ‘turn a wrench’ as they are told from youth that you need to get a degree and strive for senior management,” says Hogan.

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“The lack of understanding [among young Singaporeans] about the aviation industry in general may result in them being attracted to seemingly more ‘glamourous industries’. This could explain why newer batches of engineering graduates have a tendency to choose non-engineering jobs,” says Lam from ST Aero. Singapore’s government is very supportive of the MRO sector. There are polytechnics and other tertiary institutions in Singapore that have aerospace engineering courses to meet the needs of the industry. The Singapore government appears determined to see that the industry here avoids the fate of Hong Kong’s MRO industry, which has failed to entice young people who are instead being lured by the promise of higher paying jobs in

other industries. Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering (HAECO), the largest MRO company in the territory, has warned that it is unable to expand due to a sustained labour shortage. HAECO is also unable to import workers from China, because the territory has very tight work permit restrictions on blue-collar workers from the mainland. Singapore’s MRO sector does employ maintenance technicians from overseas – mostly from China, the Philippines and Indonesia – but the authorities here are working hard to attract young Singaporeans to the industry, to reduce the dependence on foreign labour. But enticing young Singaporeans to the MRO industry is a challenge. “The MRO industry is not a sexy industry and it involves working

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OEMs control the technical data and the supply of proprietary spares which are of prime importance to any MRO organiSation

sometimes long, unsociable hours as well as in difficult conditions and there is little visibility of the industry externally. It requires a fair amount of commitment and if you want to rise through the ranks to get your licenses, it is a long and hard road with exams and experience requirements. The financial rewards relative to the effort required, is better in other industries. But the flip side is you carry a lot of responsibility and you are working with high-end technology,” says Raj Ramanujam, Regional Director of Sales at Fokker Services. Although higher labour rates make it harder for Singapore MRO firms to compete purely on price, the industry is responding by moving up the value chain. Singapore still carries out standard airframe heavy

maintenance checks – which is relatively labour intensive work – but it often bundles this with more complex, higher-value work. Higher cost MRO companies generally migrate “to highervalue, non-commoditised work such as conversions and lease re-deliveries where the work is more involved than just doing a standard C-check [heavy maintenance check]. That is where the higher costs can be justified and where the capabilities in low-cost MROs may be lacking,” says Ramanujam. Singapore is also focusing on the MRO of high-value specialist components and parts, especially for original equipment makers (OEMs). This strategy appears to be working. Monetarily, Singapore now accounts for 25% of all MRO projects done in Asia Pacific, according to Singapore’s Economic Development Board, which has persuaded OEMs, such as aircraft engine-makers, to establish MRO facilities in the nation, to serve not just the region but the world. “Singapore has succeeded in building a cluster of aerospace segments, setting itself as an aviation hub in the region. In addition to a strong global airline and its home-grown industries, there are third-party MRO service providers, OEMs, distributors of parts and materials as well as a good number of aerospace training centres here,” says William Kircher, Vice President of Overhaul & Repair at Pratt & Whitney Singapore. He adds that Singapore has an open tax and tariff structure, a sound transportation network with the world’s largest shipping port. Ramanujam says Fokker chose

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Singapore because of good logistics, infrastructure and connectivity. Getting spare parts delivered on time is key to reducing aircraft downtimes, asserts Ramanujam, adding that Fokker was also impressed with the ease of doing business here, Singapore’s welltrained workforce and the country’s political stability. He says Singapore’s move to “partner with OEMs is definitely a good strategy. OEMs control the technical data and the supply of proprietary spares which are of prime importance to any MRO organisation.” “One way of ensuring you have access to data and spares – at reasonable prices – is by linking up with the OEMs. This is particularly the case with component MRO,” he adds. GE, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce have MRO facilities in Singapore. The country is also a large player in MRO thanks to SIA Engineering Company, which maintains not just the Singapore Airlines fleet but also aircraft for other airlines such as the Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Air. And there is ST Aero, which has facilities at Seletar Aerospace Park, Paya Lebar and Changi Airport. ST Aero is the largest third-party MRO company in the world. It also has facilities in North and Central America, as well China and Europe. ST Aero has two heavy maintenance facilities in China, in Guangzhou and Shanghai. China is another big player in Asia Pacific for commercial MRO. Hans-Juergen Loss, Executive Director of Ameco Beijing, an MRO joint-venture between Air China and Lufthansa Group, says the wages for maintenance technicians in China keeps increasing each year and that it is forecast that in the next 10

FEATURE years, the man-hour rates between mainland China’s MRO industry and the overseas MRO industry will be marginal. He says the cost advantage that China has had is rapidly decreasing, hence the industry in China must now refrain from promoting its services as low-cost, but rather as high quality services. Loss says this message resonates because airline customers expect international quality standards. While China and Singapore have large MRO industries, the industry in other Asian countries is much smaller. Taiwan has three MRO companies that undertake airframe maintenance - China Airlines Engineering & Maintenance, Air Asia Company and Evergreen Aviation Technologies (EGAT). An official at EGAT says the medium-sized MRO company has differentiated itself from the larger, cut-price MRO companies in China by providing better on-time delivery performance and by doing highervalue work, in addition to heavy maintenance checks. Higher value-work often involves accessing a supplemental type certificate, enabling the company to do aircraft modifications, retro-fits, interior reconfigurations and installation of complex equipment such as satellite communications equipment, says the EGAT official. Higher labour rates in Japan and its reluctance to import labour leads to Japanese carriers outsourcing the bulk of their heavy maintenance checks overseas. China has been a big recipient of the work, and industry executives say the political tension between the two countries equates to the Japanese giving their MRO projects to Southeast Asia.

RIGHT: Mechanic repairing engine of 747 aircraft at JFK

But some Southeast Asian countries may be unable to cater to work from Japan, the U.S. and Europe, as the MRO capacity is low. Ramanujam at Fokker points out that the MRO activity in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia is dominated by state-owned MRO companies, namely Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia, Thailand’s Thai Technic and Malaysia’s MAS Engineering & Maintenance. “These MRO companies account for the bulk of the airframe heavy maintenance work in those countries,” he adds. “Because Singapore has done such a good job at attracting OEMs to set up component MRO capabilities, there is not much business case to be made to

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have additional component MRO capability in nearby markets such as Indonesia and Thailand,” says Ramanujam. “The volume does not justify the investment. China is the exception, because the domestic market alone is large enough to warrant in-country facilities. India could be the same in future, but it is not there yet,” he adds. Asia’s MRO sector is set to grow strongly in the coming years, but the challenge lies in finding enough skilled and qualified maintenance technicians, as well as moving up the value chain. This is to enable MRO companies to charge more of a premium for their services, in an effort to offset rising wage costs.

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JEC Asia Conference Brings THE Industry Together The 7th edition of JEC Asia 2014 bears witness to an energetic Asian Composites Market.

EC Group, the world’s leading professional organisation for the composites materials’ sectors, closed the 7th annual session of JEC Asia Composites Show & Conferences, with promising outcomes for the Asian Composites market. With Asia representing 53% of the worldwide composites market in the next 5 years, there were 11 national pavilions (France, China, Thailand, United Kingdom, Spain, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, Germany, Japan and the USA) which proudly represented their composites advances to an international crowd of more than 50 countries. “The support of our long-time partners from all around the world, especially in Asia, has helped us bring the event to what it is today: an international platform with composites professionals willing to develop the industry together”, says Mrs Frederique Mutel, JEC Group President and CEO.

The Asian Composites Market was valued at US$ 32.2 billion in 2014 and the main Asian countries participating in the event presented their current positions and ambitions for the future. Thanks to the connection between the academic and industrial sectors, “green” transportation was central to the event, with examples of electric cars or taxis. The aerospace industry is also changing with the high penetration of composites and the reallocation of parts production. The composites industry employs 550,000 professionals worldwide and generated 110 billion dollars’ worth of business in 2013, and JEC Asia was once again the place where networking met with knowledge sharing and innovations. Alain Prost, 4 time Formula 1 World Champion, held a debate on HighTech Composites in Automotive and Achievement to every attendees’ honour. “Alain Prost shared his experience

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in the race car industry and the difficulties he had to overcome to succeed in a competitive environment. His highlight was the importance of being surrounded by a good team and their common faith to success is truly inspiring. I can relate to his state of mind as the Composites Industry revolves in a fierce market. JEC’s mission is to create the best environment and to give the required knowledge to every exhibitor and visitor of JEC Asia, to build successful partnerships and gather the most information possible from our conferences”, says Mrs Mutel. Delegates who attended the 5 conferences on Asian Market trends, Production Solutions, Oil & Gas, Aeronautics and Carbon, were able to discuss the new trends with more than 30 speakers from Asia-Pacific and Europe. In addition to the meetings

ABOVE: Exhibitors and attendees mingling at the JEC Asia 2014 exhibition. LEFT: An exhibitor performing a demonstration to an attendee at a booth. BELOW: Interaction between an exhibitor and attendees at a booth of the Singapore Pavilion of JEC Asia 2014.

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on site, more than 250 pre-arranged business meetings were organised by JEC teams between exhibitors and end-user buyers such as Airbus Defence, Boeing, BASF, Delta Aircraft, Louis Vuitton, Mitsubishi Chemicals, to name a few. This year’s event also saw the Singapore Composites Industry being chosen as the Country of Honour. Out of the 11 Innovation Awards trophies, 4 Innovation Awards were handed out to Singaporean laureates in the Compression Moulding, Life Achievement, Academic and Student categories. Singapore was chosen as it stands out for its central location in South-East Asia, its political safety and its open economy. Always industry friendly, the city-state offers a host of high quality services and infrastructures for various industries such as aeronautics, chemicals or financial operators. In addition, universities and private R&D centres provide an ideal environment for international potential investors who are willing to develop key industries of the future, such as composites.

Composites markets in Asia are driven by economic growth In 2000, Asia accounted for 25% of the global composites production. By 2008, the percentage had risen to 42% and could reach 50% by 2015. The composites market in Asia is driven mainly by economic growth, amounting to 29 billion euros in 2012.

High-potential development of the composites industry in Asia-Pacific The Asian composites market represents 41% of this global industry in volume and only 36% in value. The shares in value are likely to increase in the coming years. The potential for improvement is very important to cater to the needs of various Asian developing economies. The current trend is a growing number of investments in all of the composites sectors across the board.

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is also vulnerable to more risks and disruptions. In addition to traditional supply chain issues, there are now considerations for mitigating risks for natural disasters, political upheavals, regulatory compliance mandates, increasing economic uncertainty, rapid changes in technology, demanding customer expectations, capacity constraints and the effects of globalisation. The workshop discussed approaches and proven strategies to supply chain risk assessment and management for optimal supply chain resiliency. Moderated by Lee Ann Shay Tegtmeier, Chief Editor MRO, Aviation Week, Steve Douglas, Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division, FAA and Patrick Neo, former Head of Engineering & Maintenance, Tigerair Mandala; and Director, Fuller Engineering Consultants conducted a session on the ‘Future/Evolution of Technical Support Services & Contract Issues’. The workshop highlighted the new level of complexities that exist in supporting technical organisations in the high growth, multi-

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MRO Asia Exhibition saw more than 2,500 industry professionals from over 50 countries address the critical issues affecting the industry today

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sia-Pacific remains a powerhouse of growth for commercial aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), as a result of aircraft delivery into the region, strategic international partnerships and governmental support. The region’s current status and upcoming opportunities were addressed by industry professionals at the 14th Annual MRO Asia Conference & Exhibition, held on November 4-6, 2014 at the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event was presented by Penton’s Aviation Week, the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defence industries. Aviation Week’s MRO Asia Exhibition saw more than 2,500 industry professionals from over 50 countries address the critical issues affecting the industry today. Attendees connected with existing customers, cultivated prospects and developed business partnerships. The event also featured a robust exhibition floor, which drew over 100 solution providers to communicate actionable solutions, build contacts and exchange ideas. Singapore Senior Minister of State for Finance

and Transport, Josephine Teo, provided an update on the nation’s strategies to strengthen and expand its MRO, aftermarket services and manufacturing capabilities in her Guest of Honour address on the second day of the conference. Aviation Week’s MRO Asia Conference included specialised tracks focused on Engineering, Leasing, Propulsion, Regulatory, Supply Chain & Logistics and Technology. The conference featured in-depth discussions led by industry experts from the airlines and MRO supply chain. General sessions included a 10-Year Market Forecast as well as discussions on Preparing for Growth, Inventory Optimisation for New Aircraft, and Joint Venture MROs. A seminar on Supply Chain Resiliency, sponsored by DHL, was complimentary to all delegates. With the globalisation of MROs, businesses are faced with a more complex and versatile supply chain that

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cultural, emerging region of Asia Pacific – for both legacy international carriers and emergent, regional low cost carriers (LCCs). The integrated service offerings that MROs seek to create, along with the different kinds of support services (engineering, techpubs, etc.) that are growing in demand were also discussed. Attendees enhanced their conference experience by downloading the free Aviation Week Events App (http:// www.aviationweek.com/eventapp), which featured an appointment-setting tool for personal or confidential meetings with delegates and a wide selection of useful planning tools, along with news and analyses by Aviation Week’s award-winning editorial team.

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aced with the threat of a shortage of resources, the responsible use of finite raw materials is becoming ever more important. In all areas of production, it is important to take efficiency and sustainability into consideration. A reduction in CO2 emissions can be achieved, for example, by increasingly using lightweight plastics as opposed to heavier conventional materials. In the face of limited raw materials and energy resources, intelligent lightweight systems are gaining in importance in virtually all branches of industry. The use of lightweight materials is the way forward in reducing energy and material requirements and thus improving the efficiency and costeffectiveness of products and systems. Lightweight components have been used for years in the aerospace industry. In the future, hybrid materials, in particular fiber reinforced composite materials, will play an increasingly important role in the aerospace sector. With their considerable weight savings, they contribute to increased reach, reduced consumption

Text BY üdiger Sonntag, Key Technology Manager Plastics, KUKA Roboter GmbH

and lower CO2 emissions. The technologically challenging processes are validated and approved, but the required batch sizes are smaller than in general industry and the manufacturing costs tend to be high. Hybrid materials are also increasingly replacing other materials, such as steel and aluminum, in the automotive industry. The aerospace and automotive industries are just a couple of many possible examples; the potential for lightweight materials is generally very great throughout industry. When selecting the most ideally suited production process, it is necessary to choose from a wide range of materials and processes, taking into consideration such requirements as weight, batch size, costs and cycle time. When it comes to the manufacture of these materials, requirements on the precision and repeatability in processing operations play a particularly important role. The primary task of automation in the plastics industry is to ensure that these requirements are met. In order to fulfill these requirements for costoptimized “mass production” with

There are virtually no limits to the range of potential applications for industrial robots in all areas of industry. KUKA Roboter is committed to the on-going development of its products. With the KR C4 platform, consisting of controller, robot arm and software, the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer has established a basis for automation solutions. The KR C4 controller was designed for use in harsh conditions and environments. It has an inner cooling circuit and an outer cooling circuit. There is an overpressure of 0.5 bar inside the controller. This prevents foreign matter from entering the inner housing of the controller. The double-walled design of the cabinet ensures that the cabinet is cooled outwards. This cabinet design is particularly valuable when it comes to machining plastics, as no process-inhibiting dust can

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Industrial robots are FLEXIBLE untiring production workers with high process reliability in compression moulding forming and injection moulding to adhesive bonding, welding and foaming

Implementing the right automation solutions AND optimiSing production Large batch sizes, short cycle times and high precision and repeatability: industrial robotics rises to the challenges of the booming composite industry. 22

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composite materials in the different branches of industry, there is a need for new systems and cell concepts that enable shorter cycle times in the manufacturing process, reduce space requirements and offer multifunctional equipment to reduce capital investment. Industrial robots are flexible and untiring production workers; regardless of the specific branch of industry, they manufacture lightweight components with the utmost quality and safety. Alongside familiar processes from the aerospace sector, a large number of other highly innovative technologies

are freely available on the market for the manufacture of lightweight components. From compression molding, forming and injection molding to adhesive bonding, welding and foaming, industrial robots master these tasks with high process reliability. In all branches of industry, KUKA Roboter GmbH has been working successfully for many years with a large network of system partners, in possession of a wealth of expertise in their respective fields. Industrial robots from KUKA Roboter constitute an open system which, in conjunction with the ideas, requirements and know-how of the system partners and end customers, are transformed into a flexible and customer-oriented automation solution.

ABOVE: Drilling and milling are tasks that can be easily performed by industrial robots in lightweight applications. Source: KUKA Ro3boter GmbH

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penetrate to the interior of the cabinet. The robot arm is also ideally suited to operation in the plastics sector. The Foundry variants of KUKA robots, for example, with their resistant robot skin, offer protection against high temperatures and dirt. This protection is particularly important in lightweight applications. A complex automation process does not necessarily require complex operator control. Software from KUKA Roboter enables simplified operator control for many different applications. The KUKA.CNC functionality, for example, makes it possible to operate a robot using the NC and G-code commands that are already established in the market. Using the interface tool mxAutomation, KUKA robots can be simply integrated into existing PLC-based systems or machines for automation purposes. Furthermore, the KUKA.VisionTech tool has been implemented in the standard KR C4 system. The software enables the robot to “see”, allowing the chaotic feeding of components which can subsequently be sorted for feeding into the process.

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Text BY Ivo Brook, Conference Producer, MRO Network

Delivering Engineering & Maintenance Strategies to Match Soaring Demand The Asia-Pacific region has emerged to become the leading aviation market, with the region’s fleet comprising nearly 25 per cent of the global total. The regional MRO spend was valued at approximately $16.4 billion, according to figures from ICF International.

rowth and opportunities within the AsiaPacific market reflect global interest and internal investment programmes, as the MRO market is predicted to sit at almost $27 billion by 2022. MRO Network’s Airline Engineering & Maintenance conference, which takes place on the 4th and 5th of March 2015 in Singapore, will allow key stakeholders in the aviation aftermarket to discuss engineering and maintenance strategies to match this demand. The conference, which has been running in the region for over 15 years, features leading industry speakers on a wide range of topics. The market overview session, led by Subhranshu Sekhar Das,

Mr. Wim van Beers

Mr. Subhranshu Sekhar Das

Dr. Helge Sachs

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Head of Aerospace & Defence, Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific, will cover the latest fleet trends in the region and globally, as well as an analysis of the shifting dynamics in the MRO industry and the regional and global forecast for the key MRO segments. Audience participation is also encouraged at the event through several panel discussions across the two day conference. The “Battle of the Aftermarket” panel discussion will challenge the speakers and delegates on a variety of topics including: • How OEMs balance service options for mature assets versus new technologies. • Are airlines changing how they manage their MRO services? • Where do airlines strike the balance between outsource versus in-house, OEM versus independent? Speakers participating in this session include Wim van Beers, Vice President of Marketing and Sales Asia, MTU Maintenance, Mark Kerr, Head of Customer Marketing – Services at Rolls-Royce, Raymond Tan, Head of Engineering at Tigerair, Doug Jenkinson, Business

The current air transport MRO market is ~$61b Asia Pacific has overtaken europe for the 2nd position. 2013 Global MRO Demand Total = $60.7B

Air Frame 15%

Modifications 6%

South America 5%

Africa 4% North America 31%

Middle East 7%

Line 17%

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Components 22% Source: ICF SH&E

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Europe 26%

Asia Pacific 27%

Development Manager, Navhouse Corporation and Christopher Whiteside, President of AJW Aviation. A new speaker for 2015 is Dr Helge Sachs, Director of Corporate Innovation and Product Development at Lufthansa Technik, who will be speaking on research and innovation in the MRO sphere.

Why Asia-Pacific and Why Now? With the huge growth in GDP (led by China and India) igniting a spike in air traffic, the Asia-Pacific region has outpaced more mature markets such as Europe and North America in recent years. Boeing estimates the region’s airlines will need an additional 12,820 aircraft, valued at $1.9 trillion, representing a remarkable 36 percent of the world’s new aircraft deliveries. This is not a trend that has gone unnoticed and stakeholders within the aerospace industry, both currently in the region and those looking to cement their foothold, are looking to develop strategies in the hope of cutting themselves a large market share. More information on the agenda and speakers confirmed for Airline Engineering & Maintenance: Asia Pacific can be found at www.airlineengineering-asiapacific.com

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BY TRISTAN CHAN and Photos by Nanyang Polytechnic

Strengthening Skills for a Global Space Discover how competitions are shaping practical skills of the young and transforming their mindset to accept unconventional challenges.

s Singaporean youths continue to revel in innovation, champion diverse skills and embrace global knowledge, Singapore is cognisant of the role of international competitions. The WorldSkills International is a bedrock of stimulating challenges and aspirations for skilled youths from all corners of the globe, to celebrate their unique expertise and to showcase their skills in a plethora of subjects.. Apart from offering both tactical and creative pursuits, WorldSkills was initiated with the intention to recognise young individuals who have persevered and attained new heights in their careers and specialised areas of interest. The bi-annual competition serves as an opportunity to unite young skilled people of the world and to lay the foundation for leading technological developments of the world. The most recent WorldSkills event took place in 2013. Held in Leizpig, Germany, a congregation of over 1000 competitors from 72 countries

LEFT: Albert Vidal winner RIGHT: NYP aerospace competitor in WorldSkills Leizpig 2013 OPPOSITE: Trainers and winners from NYP in WorldSkills Leizpig 2013

pitted their talents against each other and shared a robust exchange of ideas in 50 skill areas. It was the largest assembly for the WorldSkills Competition to date. Traditionally, Singapore has done extremely well in two skill areas, IT Network System Administration and Health and Social Care. Of noteworthy mention, Nanyang Polytechnic’s delegates have won the Albert Vidal Award twice in 2005 and 2009. The award is presented to the student who achieves the feat of gaining the highest score among competitors in all categories. In 2015, the WorldSkills Competition will be held in South America for the first time – in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It will be organised by the National Service for Industrial Training (SENAI), which bears recognition as one of the five

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largest complexes of professional education in the world. For the 2015 competition, the theme is focused on building a network of information on opportunities for courses and job opportunities, and assisting people when making their choices to enter the job market. AeroSpace Singapore speaks to Kelvin Ng, Deputy Director of Systems and Network at Nanyang Polytechnic’s School of Information Technology, who shares more on the continued advancement and focus on aspirations at WorldSkills. How do you select the most qualified students to participate in WorldSkills? There are numerous rounds of selection for the most qualified students to represent Singapore in

WorldSkills Competition. It starts with months of technical skills and mental training with different levels of competency and followed by many selection trials to select the best students to represent the institution. There are also two selection rounds at the national level to select the most qualified students from the five polytechnics, three ITE campuses and specialised training institutes over three days of intensive competitions. Once selected to represent the country, these competitors continue with intensive skill development and training to further build up their skills to a world-class standard and prepare for the International WorldSkills Competition in the following year. In terms of industry relevance, how does taking part in this competition enhance the development of the industry in Singapore? There are four themes related to the role of skills competitions in making the industry more attractive: Skills competitions present an opportunity for young people to learn a variety of skills; They help create an understanding that acquiring skills can lead to promising careers; These competitions provide an opportunity for young people to see the level of excellence and success that can be achieved in skills professions, and they can gain confidence in reaching similar success; and The competitions help improve the profile of selected industries and have the potential to attract more talent to these industries Could you tell us more in detail the type of training and projects they work on at WorldSkills?

What do students have to undergo and what can they expect? In the area of Aerospace Maintenance, Nanyang Polytechnic’s training for competitors consisted of two parts. The first is internal training by staff who are qualified Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers on all the seven skillsets (Visual Inspection, Borescope Inspection, Sheetmetal Assembly, Compressor Blade Blending, Component Removal and Installation , Flight Control Rigging and Electrical Fabrication and Trouble Shooting) using established aerospace industry standards. This is followed by an industrial attachment to aerospace companies to be trained in an actual aerospace environment so that they could relate to the learning in school and experience the actual industry tempo. The objective is to help them to think and behave like an aircraft engineer so as to be able to compete effectively amongst others during the competition as many of the competitors are working aircraft apprentices. What are some unique benefits of taking part in this competition? How can students apply this knowledge or new skills to their school work or

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professional experience? Young delegates can compare the skills being taught in one’s country against the highest global benchmark set by countries with the most advanced skilled levels. They can test their “real world” skills against the most highly skilled competitors in the world by participating in the unique International WorldSkills Competition every two years. The skills picked up during WorldSkills training are very relevant and provide a good environment for the theoretical concepts to be tested out in real life scenarios. This helps the students to understand some of the theoretical concepts better, which reinforces their knowledge. Many past competitors have done extremely well in their course and have progressed to university studies in prestigious universities including Stanford University in California and University of Manchester. Development of confidence and selfreflection, together with the skills of time management and communication are the most important soft skills developed through the training process. These skills are not only relevant to the competition but also help the students to excel in their school work and professional development.

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Pratt & Whitney Canada and Temasek Polytechnic have established a cross training partnership, aimed at developing and preparing industry-ready talent for the fast growing aviation industry. AeroSpace Singapore sits down with Maria Valerio, Vice President of Operations, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada, on how a programme like this is for the betterment of the industry at large.

BY Kashini Krishnamurthy and Photos by PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

What are the main objectives of this 3 year agreement with Temasek Polytechnic (TP)? The main objective is that we essentially have a workforce that is relevant for the aerospace industry, especially in the MRO business. We are seeing such growth that it is important to work with tertiary institutions such as polytechnics to ensure that aerospace students and graduates have a seamless transition from school into businesses, including our own business as we are always looking for skilled talent. Unique to this collaboration is a ‘Train the Trainer’ aspect where P&WC SEA will provide TP lecturers with the same hands-on training that aircraft maintenance engineers in the field receive. Lecturers will be trained across topics such as ‘PW100 Basic Engine Familiarisation’ and ‘Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Standard Practices Course’ to help them develop and deliver aircraft engine maintenance workshops for

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final year TP students pursuing a Diploma in Aerospace Engineering. The cross training agreement will also see TP conducting workshops with P&WC SEA employees on theoretical modules. Employees will gain insights into current industry best practices and knowledge. Through such partnerships, we are able to further establish ourselves as an employer of choice, not only to students but also to other individuals who have a keen interest in pursuing a career in the industry. What do you hope students will gain from this joint venture? Students would gain hands-on experience of working on an engine that has been loaned to the polytechnic. They will be able to do the cleaning, quality inspection as well as the reassembling of the PW100 engine. Unlike most models given to educational institutions, the PW100 provided by P&WC SEA is an active engine model which is currently in operation across the region. Through the ‘Train the Trainer’ approach, educators from TP will be exposed to industry requirements so that they are able to align the training accordingly, sharing their knowledge with students who already have a keen interest in the industry and in doing so, develop and even secure the next generation of talent. Through the cross training component where TP lecturers in turn train our employees, we’ll also be able to expand the skill sets of our engineers and ensure that they stay relevant to industry approaches and trends. How important are tertiary tie ups in the aerospace and aviation industry? We believe in partnering for success and are committed to nurturing and expanding the skill sets of existing and potential engineers, to ensure that they are relevant in the ever-changing aviation industry. Besides raising the profile of Pratt & Whitney in the minds of students seeking future employment within the industry, this partnership also allows us to equip trainers with current industry know-how

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so that they are able to align the students’ workshops accordingly. It will also provide training for our employees and to enhance their skills and knowledge. For example, in the case of human factors training, our employees will be able to upgrade and enhance their skills by attending the human factors training in the best practices of the industry. Our partnership with TP is a great example of how the industry and education institutions can work together to power the future. Have there been past tie ups before and in that case how effective have they been? This is a first in terms of a major step in reaching an agreement or collaboration with a major polytechnic. We are taking it to a new level with a ‘Train the Trainer’ approach, providing lecturers with the same hands-on training that aircraft maintenance engineers in the field receive, to ensure that the students they train are relevant when they graduate. Tell us about the theoretical workshops P&WC will be conducting for its staff here. The theoretical workshops for the P&WC SEA staff will include modules on ‘Aircraft Maintenance Human Factors’, ‘Aviation Legislation’ and ‘Gas Turbine Engine Theory’. As I said before, we have a skilled work force and are keen to continue to invest in our team here in Singapore as well as the surrounding region. What are some of P&WC’s immediate challenges? We are expecting strong industry growth which means we will require more skilled labour, leading to increased competition from companies looking to obtain the most skilled professionals in the region. This is also another reason as to why we are looking to invest in the development of our people and the Singaporean workforce, so that ultimately we can tap into the best-inclass talent. Any thoughts on the leakage issue in the industry? With the growth of the regional aviation industry, there’s also an increase in demand for MRO services, which naturally leads to an increasingly competitive industry landscape where companies are all seeking a competitive edge in both services provided and in attracting and retaining skilled labour. I guess this is why it is so important to make it exciting for the students and to enhance their education, so they never want to leave the industry. I believe if we offer exciting jobs

ABOVE: Pratt & Whitney Canada (SEA) and Temasek Polytechnic signed a threeyear MOA LEFT: TP lecturers receiving training from Pratt & Whitney Canada (SEA).

with continued growth and evolution, this should minimise the leakage issue. What do you think the industry can do to retain talent and skilled labour? I think one important way is to continue to develop our people. Once you have the right people, you should not stop their development because the industry keeps changing and you need to stay current. So it is vital that your workforce does not remain stagnant but continues to grow and to be updated with whatever changes are being faced in the industry, both regionally and globally. We should also be proactive in our bid to retain talent. That is why it is a very proud moment for us to be signing this MOA with TP as part of our quest to improve the future of the industry. Where do you see the Aerospace and Aviation industry moving in the next 10 years be it in SEA or globally? Greenhouse emissions are becoming a significant and increasing concern for the aviation sector. With the industry growing, the trend is set on building a more sustainable future for the aviation industry. Aircraft operators want efficient and dependable engines that enable them to meet their commitments to both their customers and the environment. Pratt & Whitney recognises the needs and the benefits of energy efficiency and has demonstrated this through continuously innovating to develop green and energy efficient solutions, which the PurePower engines are testimonial to. Just as our legacy products revolutionised fuel efficiency, our geared architecture is redefining the industry standard for efficiency. Pratt & Whitney continues to anticipate the needs of the market by developing game-changing product innovations with improved environmental performance.

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Text and Photos by Rosemarie John (www.travelandbeyond.org)

Kathmandu in September As the blistering summer ends and with winter to set in, autumn in Nepal is one of the most pleasant seasons to explore the Kathmandu Valley.

W ABOVE: Mt. Everest as seen from the Everest Flight RIGHT: Boudhanath Stupa built during the 5th century AD BOTTOM: Arya Ghat, the location for cremations

ith clear skies, deep green landscapes, sculptured white caps of the Himalayan Range and red brick and terracotta structures that surround the city, Kathmandu offers visitors an array of breath-taking panoramas, mystical temples, wandering sadhus and UNESCO World Heritage Sites coupled unfortunately, with the reality of a nation struggling with poverty and chaos. Nestled amidst the magnificent peaks of the Himalayan range and at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres in a bowl shaped valley in central Nepal, Kathmandu is a kaleidoscope of colours. Rich tapestries of crop lands, rivers and brown-thatched houses encircle the commercial areas of Thamel, Basantapur, and Boudha. The dust filled streets are bustling with activity at every turn. Touts and beggars line the touristy areas and learning to ignore them is a key element in an enjoyable trip. For most people, Nepal invokes images of snow clad mountains and mountaineers. While that is indeed a true picture with Kathmandu itself being surrounded by four great peaks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Nagarjun and Chandragiri, there is a lot more to Nepal than the mountains. It is the seat of two ancient religions of

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Hinduism and Buddhism and therefore a great melting point for the two great cultures of India and China with whom it shares its borders. This is an ancient land caught up in the throes of modern age, trying hard to find a balance between its rich culture and the trappings of the 21st century. Any visitor to this great land experiences awe and annoyance in equal measure. The rag tag airport with corrupt and inept immigration officials, chaotic traffic jams, overflowing garbage, stench of animal faeces, utter poverty and unpaved roads are the ugly side which is bound to at times outshine the beautiful. But those with a stomach to take this into stride are in for some fascinating and thrilling experiences, for there are lots of beauty on offer in terms of landscape and the people who inhabit this land.

Accommodation in Kathmandu Valley The key to enjoying Kathmandu is getting a decent accommodation. It is important to note that your hotel in more ways than one acts as your sanctuary whenever you need to take a break from the maddening crowds and snarling traffic of the city. With the exchange rate at NPR 88 to a US Dollar, one can find some pretty decent accommodation indeed. Kathmandu struggles with electric power cuts known as power shedding on a daily basis where 12 hour power cuts is a way of life for

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the average Nepali. It does not take too much imagination to visualize a power cut in the midst of a bath or while using the internet or amidst many other important things that require electricity. A reliable hotel with a generator set will ease these problems immensely. And one of the best places to stay in Kathmandu that transports its visitors into a luxurious experience of first class accommodation is the Dwarika Hotel in Battisputali. Located at just a 10 minute drive from the International Airport,

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all four sides to symbolise the allseeing Primordial Buddha. A centre for Tibetan culture, Boudhanath Stupa is located on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. It is considered the holiest Buddhist stupa outside of Tibet. Built approximately in the 14th century, the temple is an important centre of Tibetan Buddhism. Standing on a massive three-levelled Mandala styled platform, the stupa is considered the cleanest religious site in the whole of Kathmandu Valley.

Trekking to the Everest Base Camp isn’t for everybody. It requires patience, high endurance and the ability to adapt to truly basic amenities while outdoors. The mountain flight on the other hand offers passengers the ability to soak in the beauty of the snow covered peaks on a one hour flight above the Himalayas.

ABOVE: 10% of sages in Kathmandu are women. They are called sadhvis RIGHT: Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine BOTTOM: The palaces of the Malla & Shah kings are within the Kathmandu Durbar Square

the hotel is an amalgamation of Nepali heritage, architecture and hospitality. Dwarika Hotel also houses an extensive collection of artefacts from the 13th century onwards with its buildings and courtyards housing some of the country’s best craftsmanship, capturing the beauty and spirit of an ancient city. With only 87 rooms in the hotel, the service you will experience is truly personalised.

Board a Beechcraft 1900c pressurized twinengine aircraft for an experience of a lifetime. Guna Airlines is one of many airlines that offer the mountain flight operating out of the Domestic Airport in Kathmandu. Tickets at USD200 can be acquired online or through a travel agent. The best flight to be on is the first flight of the day that departs at 6.30am as the skies are much clearer. As the plane reaches closer to the Himalayan range, you will be able to see a total of 20 peaks with Mount Everest or Sagarmatha as it is known to locals being peak number sixteen. Each passenger will have the opportunity to head to the cockpit to get a better view of the colossal sculptured garden of jagged white and greys.

Exploring the Three Kingdoms

Visiting Religious Sites in the Valley

Kathmandu has three ancient Kingdoms. Do not however expect that you would be visiting huge sprawling palaces with gardens and fountains. What you see are much smaller structures located within babel of houses and human populace. The three ancient medieval kingdoms, namely Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, previously walled fortresses known as Durbar (Palace) Squares are among the region’s revered World Heritage Sites. Home to the Malla and Shah Kings of old, these palatial squares are filled with guardian deities looking out from their sanctuaries and intricate wood carvings in every lintel, upright, tympanum, gateway and window, forming a well-orchestrated symphony of Newari architecture. The most popular location within the Kathmandu Durbar Square is the Kumari Ghar that houses the living goddess of Kathmandu. Built in 1757, the temple is known for its magnificent carvings as well as its divine inhabitant. There is a tradition of worshipping a young pre-pubescent girl whom devotees believe is the reincarnation of the demon-slaying Hindu goddess Durga. Locals and travellers alike visit the Kumari to receive her blessings. With a little bit of patience, discovering the hidden beauty of these palace squares are worth the effort if ancient architecture is of interest.

Nepal is a deeply religious place boasting 2000 year old temples. Pashupatinath, a temple on the banks of the Baghmati River dedicated to Lord Shiva is

Boarding a Mountain Flight The highlight of a trip to Kathmandu is the opportunity to set your eyes up-close on majestic Mount Everest.

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considered the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in the country. On the river banks, the Hindus cremate their dead in a place called the Arya Ghat. Entrance into the main temple courtyard is permitted only to those of the Hindu faith but visitors are allowed to

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take pictures of the temple entrance. Photographing Sadhus and Tantriks covered in ash will cost you a fee, so avoid photographing them if you are not in the mood to spend a few dollars. Budhanilkantha is a temple located at the base of the Shivapuri Hills known for its fascinating statue of Lord Vishnu reclining on a bed of coiled snakes in the middle of a small pond. The statue is said to be sculpted from a single block of stone. Photography is not allowed inside the temple but you could take a few snapshot through the wooden fencing. Climb 365 ancient steps up to the Swayambhunath complex that consists of a stupa and some holy Buddhist shrines. The golden tower on top of the white stupa has the famous Buddha eyes gazing from

Renowned for their silver jewellery, copper and brass statues, felt products, hand-made paper, and traditional hand-painted Tibetan paintings, Kathmandu is a shopper’s paradise for those with a keen sense for haggling. Though Bhaktapur is known for pottery and Patan is known for woodwork and carpets, Thamel is a one-stop-shop for all items found throughout Nepal. But what makes shopping in Thamel so unique is the experience of shopping in the dark. With constant extended power cuts, the locals carry on business as usual, unfazed and busy ushering you into their stores that sit in complete darkness. The shops in Thamel are often narrow, long and without windows hence making it very difficult to shop. If luck is on your side, what you want might just be on display outside the shop.

The Kathmandu Charm Kathmandu is an ancient city which offers a symbiosis of Hinduism, Buddhism and Tantrism. Its ancient kingdoms, temples and courtyards over hundreds of years have shaped the imagination of many a visitor, be it a poet, a writer or a commoner. The city grips you and shakes your soul. It may shake you spiritually or perhaps change your social opinion but you will depart from it with some deep impression indeed.

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TRAVEL TIPS Autumn in Nepal starts from the month of September to November with an average temperature of 20 to 26oC (59 to 75 Degree Fahrenheit). You won’t need any warm clothing but instead bring along a raincoat for it does rain every now and then in the evenings. Autumn is when Nepal has the highest influx of tourist activity as it is a peak season for trekking. When entering or exiting the airport terminal, make sure to hold on to your luggage firmly and assertively decline any touts from whisking your bags away. If they manage to do so, you will be obliged to pay them for services you didn’t need in the first place. Moving around in Kathmandu’s tiny white taxis can be a pretty tricky feat. If haggling for a price from one destination to another is not your forte, choose to get a car and driver from a reputable tour company for your entire stay. It turns out to be cheaper, more convenient and much safer. Do not consume water in restaurants unless it comes from a sealed bottle which is opened in front of you. Kathmandu Valley suffers a severe drinking water supply crisis and travellers often fall ill from drinking contaminated water. It is impossible to get a prepaid Blackberry or iPhone data service unless you sign up for an expensive post-paid service that requires too much paperwork. Your best bet is to get a simple sim card that supports both local and international calls and text messaging from Ncell. You will require a photocopy of your passport and one passport photograph. Changing your remnant Nepalese Currency back into USD at the end of the trip can be tricky and a big chore. Ensure that you either use all of it or pay part of your hotel bill with it.

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We unveil the attentiongrabbing roars of Harley Davidson and Yamaha, as Tristan Chan discovers how electric motorcycles are breaking the mould, and playing to a youthful, hip appeal and riveting riding experience

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he future of transportation looks bright as motorcycles are set to be the new preferred and practical choice. Counteracting city congestion and praised for their efficiency and relative affordability, motorcycles will fit into tomorrow with no fuss, plenty of functionality and stylish simplicity. Motorcycle enthusiasts and professional road speedsters have long thought Harley Davidson to be “asleep at the wheel” as it continued to churn out nothing but air-cooled heavyweight cruisers for a fast-depleting and removed customer. However, the makers at Davidson have clearly got something up their inventive sleeves, with Project Livewire. According to the makers at Davidson Project Livewire, it is not for sale but designed for the purpose of getting insight into riders’ expectations of an electric bike. The Livewire blends their knack for styling heritage with the most equipped technology, to deliver a new overall expression of the signature Harley Davidson look. In motorcycle shows and tours around the world, a plethora of options avail: unexplored styles, alluringly futuristic accessories and colours that make a statement. All of these just show that motorcycles going electric may be what it takes to bring them back into the spotlight. Characteristics of electric bikes are typical: packed robustly with torque

Harley-Davidson Project LiveWire™

and hard acceleration, but a limited range, and no clutch or transmission. The bike, which is battery-powered with an electric motor, may not be the first competitor in the market of electric motorcycles. But Harley’s entrance promises a moveable and wide-ranging spread of the technology, which has been slower to catch on than in cars. Where the electric Harley does manage to set itself apart, is by playing to the brand’s strengths; distinctive looks and sound. On paper, there are some impressive players in the electric motorcycle segment, but style and presentation are often not a strong suit. This makes the sporty and handsome Livewire, a leader in the looks department. The engine reputedly produces 74 horsepower and 52 foot-pounds of torque, on a vehicle that weights merely 460 pounds. Moreover, the torque is immediate and seamless. There’s no getting up to the power band. It’s all power band, from zero to 92mph. As of July 2014, Harley-Davidson has begun touring the country to display the modern and outrageously trendy Livewire in 30 major dealerships. The showcase will feature an electric extravaganza, with a fleet of test bikes, a computerised ride simulator, and scheduled press and media events. The iconic presence of the stylish vehicle will also take centre stage in Hollywood. The LiveWire will appear in Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron film slated to hit theatres in May 2015, the Milwaukee Business Journal reports. Yamaha’s electric bike offerings, the PES1 (passion, electric, street) and PED1(passion, electric, dirt) are elegantly unusual but are built to a nifty modular design – the electric motor, battery and central frame segment are common to both bikes. Everything else just bolts on, from the sub frame and different shock layouts, to the seat unit and rear controls, all the way up to the swing arm “tank” unit, the belly pan and the entire front end, which bolts on behind the head stem to give each bike different steering geometries. Designed with the ability to remove their battery packs for recharging, the motorcycles cover several major areas of Yamaha’s marketplace, from off-road dirt bike racing through to commuters and sports bike enthusiasts. The PES1 has the ability to go from fully automatic to manual transmission with the flip of a switch. This is a concept, of course, so there’s no indication of range or how much the

The engine reputedly produces 74 horsepower and 52 foot-pounds of torque, on a vehicle that weights merely 460 pounds. Moreover, the torque is immediate and seamless. There’s no getting up to the power band. It’s all power band, from zero to 92mph

Yamaha PES1

slim down will impact those leisurely rides. Be thrilled by the swift transitions of a twisty road as PES1’s lightweight package provides for confident cruising past bumps and slopes. PED1 will be more of a density feat as it will weigh only 188 pounds, which Yamaha claims will fit in the back of an SUV and “expand the scope of electric vehicles to the off-road world.” For any retro motorcycle enthusiast, the PED1’s sweet, svelte lines and sturdiness will offer much satisfaction. For the futurist, the PES1 offers a tech surprise in the interiors. The display is hidden in the videos: it’s a phone, an NTT Docomo X phablet specifically. You will be able to enjoy the leisurely pursuits of music, calls and voicecontrol features, all in the trappings of a Bluetooth-equipped helmet. Considering that Yamaha has a varied and consistent history of building superbly constructed and beautifully designed bikes with internal combustion engines, we have high hopes it can do the same to challenge the electric cycle world.

January - April

AAIS

HOST @ Universal Studios Singapore Held on 16 October, AAIS organised the HOST @ Universal Studios Singapore in partnership with Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). 42 top professionals from the aerospace industry attended the networking session. Guests were treated to two exciting attractions at USS, namely ‘’Lights, Camera, Action!’’ and ‘’TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle’’. AAIS Honorary Secretary, T. Hastings Siegfried gave a welcome address prior to dinner and networking at KT’s Grill. Christine Choo, Assistant Vice President of Sales Strategy and Planning, RWS, gave a short welcome and presented on their properties, which included the upcoming hotel at Jurong Lake.

AAIS Annual 3-0n-3 Basketball Tournament 2014

A short quiz was conducted by Nicholas Cordeiro, Assistant Vice President of Trade Marketing and Corporate Sales, RWS, after the presentation. RWS gave away weekend hotel stays and entertainment vouchers to the lucky winners. AAIS would like to thank Resorts World Sentosa and all participants for making it a successful HOST Session. Champion

NEW MEMBERS

AAIS held its fourth Annual 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament on 18 October at Fengshan Community Centre. With participation from 18 teams comprising nine aerospace organisations, the tournament was well received. AAIS Honorary Tresurer, Steve Price, presented trophies to the winners after lending his support to the players. The winners are:

Ordinary Membership

Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Corp. Ltd Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Corp. Ltd is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, with more than 19 years’ experience specialising in medium to high end performance-critical applications. The group provides supply chain management and after-sales services in performance-critical circuit board assembly (PCBA), box-build assembly and electromechanical sub-assembly.

Ordinary Membership

Werner Aero Services Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Werner Aero Services Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is a premier aviation services company focusing on asset management and aftermarket logistical solutions to airlines and MROs. The company specialises in the sale and management of engines and components as well as providing comprehensive solutions to airlines and MROs worldwide.

Associate Membership

Admiralty International Pte Ltd Admiralty International Pte Ltd provides a full spectrum of product development services for aerospace composite products which includes research and development, including modeling and analysis, as well as rapid prototyping to design, testing and evaluation.

AeroSpace Singapore

Associate Membership

ZW HR Consulting Pte Ltd ZW HR Consulting is an executive search firm specialising in placing senior executives within the engineering field across APAC. The company is the exclusive member of InterSearch Worldwide with more than 14 years of experience.

Team Champion CAS 1st Runner-Up

Component Aerospace Singapore Pte Ltd

1st Runner-Up Team MUSTANG TEAM Messier Services Asia Pte Ltd

2nd Runner-Up Team ZODIAC AEROSPACE Zodiac Aerospace Services Asia Pte Ltd

2nd Runner-Up

Most Valuable Player Rabadan Jhamievel Campos CAS

January - April

AAIS

Aero Business Mission to Canada AAIS Community Day 2014 AAIS is proud to be in partnership with JTC Corportation (JTC) in hosting the AAIS Community Day 2014 at the Seletar Aerospace Park (SAP). Held on 2 December, 47 participants from the aerospace industry attended the event. Kenneth Ang, Chief Executive of AAIS and Heah Soon Poh, Assistant CEO of JTC’s Cluster Group, gave welcome addresses. The event kicked off with the painting of a mural with beneficaries from Good Shepherd Student Care and MINDSville@Napiri. After which, the beneficaries and the attendees were then ferried to a Christmas Party at the Seletar Country Club, where they were treated to a luncheon and singing of Christmas carols. The event was concluded with the disbursement of Christmas presents to the beneficiaries. AAIS would like to thank the following organisations for their sponsorship of the event:

Study Mission to Japan 26 delegates from 18 organisations, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), participated in the Study Mission to Japan. Organised by AAIS and managed by the Singapore Productivity Association (SPA), the mission was held between 19 to 24 October 2014. The delegates visited organisations in Nagoya and Tokyo such as the All Nippon Airways maintenance centre, AMATERAS Group, AVEX, Daifuku Co. Ltd. JAMCO Corporation, Tobu Railway Co. Ltd and Toyota Motor Corporation. The delegation learned the best

practices of Japanese organisations, known for their excellence in developing innovative technology and solutions. Through understanding key issues and challenges faced by Japanese aerospace organisations, techniques, methods, systems and processes of enhancing productivity were also taught. Subsequently, the delegates learned how to overcome these challenges. People development was another topic taught during the mission, which encourages innovation and creative solutions to working more productively, to reduce reliance on manpower.

AeroSpace Singapore

Held from 16 to 22 November 2014, the AeroBusiness Mission to Canada was held in partnership with the Canadian Trade Commission in Singapore. Traversing the cities of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto, the delegation included representatives from PAC Aviation, Singapore Institute of Technology, JTC Corporation (JTC) and AAIS. The delegates visited the three day 2014 Canadian Aerospace Summit, organised by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC). Numerous representatives from Canadian and international organisations attended the event, which highlighted a conference featuring renowned Canadian and international speakers sharing their knowledge and experiences to the participants. The Annual Canadian Aerospace Reception and Dinner ensued, where attendees had the opportunity to network with industry peers.

A highlight of the mission was a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony between Charles Chong, President of AAIS and Jim Quick, President & CEO of AIAC. The MOU aimed to showcase the collective strengths of both parties through the exchange of information, thereby creating mutual awareness on the capabilities and available business opportunities of interest to members of AAIS and AIAC. The delegates also visited organisations such as Mxi Technologies, Caneus MNT, Bombardier Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters and Field Aviation.

Aerosafe Pte Ltd Airbus Helicopters Southeast Asia Pte Ltd CEVA Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd JEP Precision Engineering Pte Ltd MATCOR Technology & Services Pte Ltd Messier Services Asia Pte Ltd NORDAM Singapore Pte Ltd RLC Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte Ltd Safran Electronics Asia Pte Ltd SIA Engineering Company ST Aerospace Ltd Thales Solutions Asia Pte Ltd Transfingo Pte Ltd Vector Aerospace Asia Pte Ltd Wah Son Pte Ltd

AAIS would also like to thank JTC, the beneficiaries and participants for making this event a success.

January - April

Correction The last issue of AeroSpace Singapore Vol. 7 No. 3, within the ‘Blue Skies Ahead’ article, incorrectly referred to Airbus Helicopters as Eurocopter. Within the same article, it was also stated that the CAAS Aviation Open House is held annually, which is incorrect as it is held biennially.

AAIS training calendar Aerospace & International Standards

AS 9100 Rev C Lead Auditor Training

30 March to 3 April 2015

Understanding and Implementing AS9100:2009 QMS

The Professional Development arm of AAIS offers a spectrum of training and development programmes throughout the year. These range from general or soft-skill courses to industryspecific certification courses.

Regulatory (FAA)

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training

9 to 13 March 2015 6 to 10 April 2015 11 to 15 May 2015

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training

12 February 2015 21 May 2015

9 to 13 March 2015 6 to 10 April 2015 11 to 15 May 2015

AS 9100:2009 Internal Auditor Course

OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Training

12 & 13 February 2015 21 & 22 May 2015

Understanding and Implementing AS9120:2009 QMS

26 March 2015

AS 9120:2009 Internal Auditor Course

26 & 27 March 2015

Introduction to ISO 9001:2015 Revision *new*

6 March 2015 8 May 2015

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

16 to 20 March 2015 13 to 17 April 2015 18 to 22 May 2015

bizSAFE

bizSAFE Level 1 Workshop for CEOs / Top Management

6 March 2015 2 April 2015 8 May 2015

bizSAFE Level 2 Risk Management Course

16 & 17 February 2015 2 & 3 March 2015 1 & 2 April 2015 4 & 5 May 2015

12 & 13 February 2015 12 & 13 March 2015 9 & 10 April 2015 14 & 15 May 2015

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Training

Work-at-Height Course for Supervisor

16 & 17 February 2015 2 & 3 March 2015 1 & 2 April 2015 4 & 5 May 2015

26 & 27 February 2015 26 & 27 March 2015 23 & 24 April 2015 28 & 29 May 2015

OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditor Training

Work-at-Height Course for Workers

16 & 17 February 2015 4 & 5 March 2015 27 & 28 April 2015 6 & 7 May 2015

25 February 2015 25 March 2015 22 April 2015 27 May 2015

TSA Repair Station Security

AIRLINE E&M: ASIA PACIFIC 4-5 March 2015 / MARINA MANDARIN SINGAPORE

24 April 2015

FAA Part 21 Certification for Products, Parts & PMA

14 & 15 May 2015

Part 145 Repair Stations including EASA, AS9110 Standards, PMA, FAA Form 8130-9 Usage, and SMS Updates

18 & 19 May 2015

Regulatory (EASA)

EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Approvals

7 & 8 April 2015

DELIVERING ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES TO MATCH SOARING DEMAND

EASA Part M *new*

26 & 27 May 2015

Special Processes (Nadcap)

ASIA-PACIFIC REGION AT A GLANCE:

Introduction to Pyrometry

9 & 10 March 2015

Nadcap Checklist Review – Heat Treating

$16.4bn

12,820

$26.5bn

11 & 12 March 2015

Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

$1.9bn

13 March 2015

Nadcap Checklist Review – Chemical Processing

20 April 2015

Anodizing – Process Planner

21 & 22 April 2015

2014

An additional 12,820 aircraft needed to meet demand, valued at $1.9bn

Represents $16.4bn of the global air transport MRO spend of $59bn

2022

By 2022 the Asia Pacific market is set to hit $26.5bn, surpassing all other global markets

FREE PLACES FOR AIRLINE OPERATORS: We work closely with airlines to overcome their toughest challenges and address their core issues and we warmly invite all airline operators to attend free of charge.

*Information accurate at time of print. AAIS reserves the right to cancel/postpone/ re-schedule the above courses as a result of any unforeseen circumstances. Visit www.aais.org.sg/training for an updated list of training courses.

For enquiries, contact Jen Ng at +65 6922 1788 or email us at training@aais.org.sg

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