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New developments in the Aerospace & Defence industry
Modernising head-up More Airbus helicopters for Japan Helicopters’ business in Japan posted from the Dauphin family. The helicopter will displays for United Arab Airbus two new orders and two new deliveries at be dedicated to rescue missions and supportthe start of the year, reaffirming the company’s ing activities in the Prefecture and will play an Emirates F-16 fleet strong presence in the country. Currently leading important role in the North of Japan, known for
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AE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to modernise head-up displays (HUD) on F-16 aircraft for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces, replacing the fleet’s analogue system with advanced digital technology. The HUD, which sits directly in a pilot’s line of sight, is a see-through display that presents real-time, flight-critical information without obstructing his or her view of the outside world. BAE Systems will use its cutting-edge Digital Light Engine (DLE) technology to implement a HUD upgrade that integrates seamlessly into the F-16’s existing HUD space, requiring no changes to the aircraft, cabling, or computing. The advancement will remove the outdated cathode ray tube image source and replace it with a digital projector. “To the naked eye, the pilot sees no difference in performance when our DLE HUD is installed. It retains the existing optics, video camera, and control panel,” said Andy Humphries, director of Advanced Displays at BAE Systems. “The real difference is the significant cost savings our customer will experience over the product’s life cycle as a result of reduced maintenance and spares requirements.” Visit: www.baesystems.com/dlehud
Nasmyth Group to supply a Satellite Communications Module transport container to Airbus
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asmyth Group, a global precision engineering company, will manufacture the Spacecraft Transport Container for Eurostar Neo, which is one of the two new satellite product lines of the European Space Agency’s Next Generation Platform, NEOSAT. The Space-
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the Japanese civil and parapublic helicopter market with more than 50% market share, Airbus Helicopters plans to increase its position in tandem with the Japan’s projected fleet growth of 2% annually over the next 20 years. The first contract was signed with longstanding customer Excel Air Services, for a Helionixequipped H135 helicopter. This new aircraft will join the operator’s growing Airbus fleet currently comprising an AS355N, AS350B2, AS350B3 and Hermès-designed H135. This best-seller light-twin helicopter will be dedicated for electronic news gathering missions. The second contract was signed with a new customer, the Hokkaido Government, which placed an order for one AS365N3+ helicopter
its extensive fields and harsh winter conditions. Visit: www.airbus.com/helicopters.com
ATR sees further growth potential in Asia Pacific
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TR, the world’s leading manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, anticipates a demand for some 750 turboprops within the next two decades in the Asia Pacific region (excluding China). Asia Pacific is ATR’s largest market globally, accounting for over one third of the global fleet. As of today, there are nearly 1200 ATRs
around the world, of which some 420 are in Asia Pacific. The region ranks first in terms of number of ATRs in operation. Of the top ten countries in the world, in terms of ATR fleet size, four are in the Asia Pacific region. “Asia Pacific is a fast-developing region of the world with strong economies, but there is a real need for greater air connectivity in the region to further drive economic growth,” says ATR CEO Christian Scherer. “Many cities and towns in Asia Pacific need more air services and there are many places that still have no or very few air services. ATR are the best aircraft for developing new air routes and new markets. In 2017, our aircraft created 70 new routes in Asia Pacific alone, thus bringing regional connectivity to new places and expanding business opportunities for regional carriers.” Visit: www.atr-aircraft.com
craft Transport Container will house the crucial ‘clean room’, enabling its safe transportation by road, rail, sea or air – whichever is deemed applicable. The Container has self-generation and air conditioning with full external/internal monitoring system in place. The container will be supplied with two removable transfer trollies which will allow the spacecraft to be rotated 360 degrees and is
capable of powered movement from both horizontal and vertical planes. This will be supplied with all test and operating equipment. The NEOSAT programme aims to support Airbus Defence and Space in providing a commercially attractive platform in the mid-range and high-end telecommunication satellite segments. Visit: www.nasmythgroup.com
