Nov. 08--The fast-growing aerospace industry needs skilled workers across the Inland Northwest, and North Idaho College has opened a new training center in Hayden to prepare students for those manufacturing and maintenance jobs.

Forty students are enrolled this fall in the Aerospace Center for Excellence, which operates in a converted pole barn near the Coeur d'Alene Airport. They are learning composite materials fabrication and repair, which ties into much of the aerospace business in Spokane, Kootenai and Bonner counties.

Over the next two years, NIC will roll out three more aerospace programs: quality assurance and nondestructive testing; manufacturing and machining operations; and airframe maintenance. Total enrollment is expected to hit 80 to 100 students.

Among those in the first class is Marcus Torres, 27, a Coeur d'Alene High School graduate who earned a photojournalism degree at NIC last May. Now he plans to earn a two-year degree in advanced manufacturing and use those skills to become a mobile repairman specializing in fiberglass and carbon-fiber parts. He wants to get his pilot's license, too, so he can fly to jobs.

"It gets you on all levels -- intellectually, you get your hands dirty working with material, see how different materials lay up, their properties," Torres said. "It's so interesting."

The aerospace center was established with a $2.97million federal grant and is expected to create 520 new jobs by 2015, with the average salary estimated at $43,500, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.

"The outlook for the aerospace industry is really bright," NIC President Joe Dunlap said.

Twenty-five aerospace businesses have sprung up in North Idaho alone, Dunlap said. They are part of an industry that anticipates sharp growth in passengers, cargo and airliner replacement in the next 20 years, he said.

"We want to do our part to contribute to that," Dunlap said.

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter and Lt. Gov. Brad Little stopped by the aerospace center Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Otter paid tribute to those who made it happen.

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(ACM) to support increased production by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ACM produces flight surfaces for all of Boeing's commercial programs, including the Next-Generation 737, 747-8, 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner.

The RM50 million (17 million USD) investment by Boeing and Hexcel adds 125,000 square feet to a factory footprint that now totals 440,000 square feet, and the project includes a clean-room expansion of 11,000 square feet and installation of RM14 million (5 million USD) in new equipment.

With the added capacity, ACM is expected to grow its high-tech manufacturing workforce beyond its current 950 employees, furthering ACM's position as the region s leading employer.

The added capacity is expected to be partially used to begin production of 787 Fixed Leading Edge Panels in 2014.

"Boeing and Hexcel are increasing ACM's capacity as a direct result of its proven high performance and ability to expand its capabilities to support the quality, reliability and affordability of Boeing's commercial aircraft," said John Byrne, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president, Airplane Materials and Structures.

"Boeing and Malaysia have a long history of collaboration, and ACM is a great example of the mutual benefit earned by growing Malaysia's high-tech sector and supporting Boeing's supply chain."

"Hexcel is deeply committed to the success of ACM and the Boeing aircraft it supports," said Russ Thurman, Hexcel Corporation, Director of Operations Americas.

"We share in ACM's continued passion in the advancement of composite aerospace production while expanding on our collective success as the employer of choice for the people of Malaysia"

"ACM are determined to continue to grow ACM business by sourcing locally, creating new local employment especially within this Kubang Pasu district, offering products and helping in the further industrial development of the state of Kedah and the growth of the aerospace industry in Malaysia," said Robert Moray, General Manager of ACM.

"Boeing recognizes that high-technology aerospace composites manufacturing is a key initiative of the Malaysian Government," said Skip Boyce, president of Boeing Southeast Asia.

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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Nov 7, 2013) - FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY) (the "Company" or "FLYHT") has scheduled a live conference call to discuss the third quarter results to be held, Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm MST (4:00 pm EST, 1:00 pm PST).

The conference call will include a brief presentation about FLYHT's third quarter results and then a question and answer period with management.

To access the conference call by phone within Canada and the U.S. the toll-free number is 1-800-319-4610. Outside Canada and the U.S., dial 1-604-638-5340. (Callers should dial in five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time).

Management will accept questions by telephone and e-mail. Individuals wishing to ask a question during the call, can do so by pressing *1. Also, you can email questions in advance or during the conference call to investors@flyht.com.

An archive of the conference call will be posted on the Presentations and Webcasts section of FLYHT's website as soon as it is available from the conference call provider. http://ctt.marketwire.com/?docid=0909580001&id=3625261&type=0&url=http%3a%2f%2fflyht.com%2finvestors%2fvideos%2f

About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

FLYHT provides proprietary technological products and services designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the airline industry. The Company has patented and commercialized three products and associated services currently marketed to airlines, manufacturers and maintenance organizations around the world. Its premier technology, AFIRS UpTime, allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations anywhere, anytime, in real time. If an aircraft encounters an emergency, FLYHT's triggered data streaming mode, FLYHTStream, automatically streams vital data, normally secured in the black box, to designated sites on the ground in real time. The Company has been publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since 2003.

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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Parker Aerospace extends its congratulations to Bombardier Aerospace upon the companys successful start of the CSeries* aircrafts flight test program. Parker provides four key systems on the CSeries, including flight control, hydraulic, fuel, and fuel tank inerting. The CSeries flew for the first time on September 16, 2013.

As a systems provider, Parker Aerospace is responsible for architecture development, system sizing and analysis, equipment development and qualification, and integration testing supporting overall aircraft certification for all four systems.

We congratulate Bombardier as it celebrates the exciting start of the CSeries aircrafts flight test program, remarked Parker Aerospace President Roger Sherrard. Parker is proud to support this new family of aircraft with four systems and believe our advanced technologies will help to make the CSeries aircraft a strong competitor in the marketplace.

Parkers fly-by-wire flight control system is a complete, stick-to-surface system. Fly-by-wire flight controls replace earlier, more conventional hydro-mechanical flight control systems that use a series of pulleys and or rods that directly control flight surfaces. Parkers fly-by-wire system provides easier installation and increased functionality. With fly-by-wire flight control, pilot inputs are interpreted by sophisticated on-board computers to ensure that the signals being sent to the control surfaces optimize the aircrafts performance.

Parker Aerospace Control Systems Division Vice President and General Manager Frank Dubey commented, Parker is honored to have developed the complete fly-by-wire flight control system for the CSeries aircraft. Parkers advanced systems integration laboratory was used to evaluate system performance, helping to control cost and reduce development time and overall risk.

Parker Aerospace is responsible for the design and manufacture of the CSeries aircrafts hydraulic system, providing the functions necessary to power and control the airliners flight control system, landing gear and steering system, and thrust-reverser system. This is Parkers fifth major hydraulic system platform jointly developed with Bombardier Aerospace.

Parker Aerospace has also designed the fuel system for the CSeries aircraft. Parker supplies equipment that provides multiple functions for the aircrafts fuel system, including refueling and defueling, transfer, engine feed, fuel tank venting, and fuel quantity measurement. As the fuel system supplier, Parker Aerospace is responsible for architecture development, system sizing and analysis, equipment development and qualification, and integration testing that supports overall aircraft certification.

Parker Aerospaces fuel tank inerting system uses air separation modules with patented fibers that generate nitrogen-enriched air by removing the oxygen molecules from an air source and distributing the remaining nitrogen to all aircraft fuel tanks.

As the system supplier, Parker Aerospace has applied proprietary tools for inerting system sizing, analysis, and integration testing that supports overall aircraft certification.

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Singapore, 6 November 2013 ST Aerospace announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary,ST Aerospace Resources Pte. Ltd. (STA Resources) has signed a joint venture agreement withWings Capital Partners Holdings Ltd, to set up WingStar Pte. Ltd. (WingStar).

Based in Singapore and equally owned (50:50) by the two shareholders, WingStar will build onopportunities created by global fleet expansion and renewal to acquire aircraft for lease, conversionor part out. Under the joint venture agreement, the shareholders plan to build up a portfolio of midlifeand end-of-life aircraft assets which will initially include Airbus A320 and Boeing 737NG familiesof aircraft.

WingStar will leverage Wings Capital Partners extensive relationships and experience in dealsourcing, financing, leasing and marketing, alongside ST Aerospaces comprehensive technicalexpertise in airframe, engine and component maintenance repair and overhaul, aircraft tear-down,parts trading, passenger-to-freighter conversion, as well as aircraft inspection and technical assetmanagement, to bring value added services to the aircraft operators globally. WingStar isexpected to commence operations by early 2014.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to team up with ST Aerospace to create an enterprise with thetechnical and financial skills necessary to tap on opportunities in the used aircraft market.~ Stephen HANNAHS, Managing Director & CEO, Wings Capital Partners

This joint venture extends ST Aerospaces total aviation support offering, adding a new dimensionto how we can support airline customers on mid to end-of-life aircraft. We look forward to working with Wings Capital Partners to build up aircraft solutions for the global market. ~ CHANG Cheow Teck, President, ST Aerospace

STA Resources is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Aerospace, a new vehicle set up to focus onasset management.

Wings Capital Partners is an affiliate of Wings Capital Partners Management LLC. The latter is an investment partnership between Stephen Hannahs, his management team, and Two Sigma PrivateInvestments, that will make private equity investments, provide advisory services, and acquire mid to end-of-life aircraft. Stephen Hannahs co-founded the Aviation Capital Group in 1989, and served as its Chief Executive Officer as the company grew into a leading global aircraft lessor witha portfolio of more than 250 aircraft and over 90 airline customers in 45 countries. Two SigmaPrivate Investments is the private markets investment division of Two Sigma Investments, aleading technology company that applies a rigorous, scientific method-based approach toinvestment management. Two Sigma Private Investments seeks to partner with managers to buildbusinesses with flexible, long-term capital.

The joint venture is not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of ST Engineering for the current financial year.

ST Aerospace (Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd) is the aerospace arm of ST Engineeringwith a turnover of $2b in FY2012. Operating a global MRO network with facilities and affiliates inthe Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, it is the worlds largest commercial airframe MRO providerwith a global customer base that includes leading airlines, airfreight and military operators.ST Aerospace is an integrated service provider that offers a spectrum of maintenance andengineering services that include airframe, engine and component maintenance, repair andoverhaul; engineering design and technical services; and aviation materials and assetmanagement services, including Total Aviation Support. ST Aerospace has a global staff strengthof around 9,000 employees worldwide. Please visit http://www.staero.aero.

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WELLINGTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

B/E Aerospace, Inc. (BEAV), will make a presentation to institutional investors at the Goldman Sachs Industrials Conference in Boston, MA on Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

The presentation will begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. A live audio broadcast of the presentation will be available on the investor relations page of the Companys website http://www.beaerospace.com.

About B/E Aerospace, Inc.

B/E Aerospace is the worlds leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and the worlds leading provider of aerospace fasteners, consumables and logistics services. B/E Aerospace designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of products for both commercial aircraft and business jets. B/E Aerospace manufactured products include aircraft cabin seating, lighting systems, oxygen systems, food and beverage preparation and storage equipment, galley systems, and modular lavatory systems. The Company also provides cabin interior reconfiguration, program management and certification services. B/E Aerospace sells and supports its products through its own global direct sales and product support organization. For more information, visit the B/E Aerospace website at http://www.beaerospace.com.

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TORONTO , Nov. 5, 2013 /CNW/ - Magellan Aerospace Corporation ("Magellan Aerospace") (MAL.TO) will release its earnings report for the third quarter 2013 on Monday, November 11th, 2013 after the markets close. The results will also be posted on the Company's website at http://www.magellan.aero.

The Company will then host its financial analyst conference call on Tuesday, November 12 th, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its results for the third quarter of 2013. Participants may join the call by dialing 1-866-352-2112 and entering the participant PIN code 7155 853# at the scheduled time of 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time .

Jim Butyniec , President and Chief Executive Officer will lead the discussion and will be accompanied by John Dekker , Chief Financial Officer and Daniel Zanatta , Vice-President, Business Development, Marketing and Contracts. The discussion will be followed by a question and answer period.

Thank you for your interest in Magellan Aerospace and we look forward to your participation in the conference call.

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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMI Aerospace, Inc. (LMIA), a leading provider of design engineering services and supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components to the aerospace and defense markets, today announced key management changes as the company streamlines operations and further integrates Valent Aerostructures, LLC.

Lawrence E. (Ed) Dickinson, who has served as LMI's Chief Financial Officer since 1993, has been appointed President of Valent and will lead the Valent subsidiary, assuming control of the bulk of the company's machining business. Valent will remain headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Dickinson has served as Chief Financial Officer since joining LMI Aerospace in 1993. Prior to joining LMI, he was a financial analyst and Controller for LaBarge, Inc.

Cliff Stebe has been named the Chief Financial Officer of LMI filling the vacancy left by Mr. Dickinson. Stebe has served as LMI's Corporate Controller for three years after several years as a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Both Dickinson and Stebe will report to Chief Executive Officer Ron Saks.

"Ed Dickinson has distinguished himself as a very capable Chief Financial Officer who has also spent considerable time honing his knowledge of aerospace operations and cost control," Saks said. "We have considered a senior operations role for Ed in the past, but his value in his prior position made this conversion difficult. The opportunity to oversee the Valent companies comes at a time when Ed is prepared for the challenge and has, in Cliff Stebe, an accomplished Corporate Controller also capable of assuming greater responsibilities. We are confident that both will be successful in their new roles."

Charlie Newell and Henry Newell, the co-Presidents of LMI's Aerostructures segment, and Bruce Breckenridge, Executive Vice President of Business Development for Valent, have resigned from the company. In order to effect a smooth transition, the three former executives will serve as consultants to LMI for the next six months.

"We are grateful to the Newells and Bruce for their efforts in building the strong business platform we acquired late last year. We remain impressed with the employees, capabilities and work statement of the Valent operations. We thank each of them for their service to LMI during our early efforts to integrate Valent into LMI and wish them well in their future endeavors," Saks said.

The Valent subsidiary provides complex, structural components, major sub-assemblies and machined parts for OEM and Tier 1 airframe manufacturers in the aerospace and defense industry.

In other news, LMI announced it will close Precise Machine, Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Ft. Worth, Texas. The company will transfer approximately $7 million in work to other company machining facilities and expects to realize $1.5 million in recurring pre-tax savings from the consolidation after incurring approximately $1.5 million in cost to shut down the operation. The closure will take place over the next several months and is expected to be completed in May 2014. Precise was acquired by LMI in 1998 and currently has 35 employees.

"Precise Machine was LMI's first acquisition fifteen years ago, and the work force has been very reliable, growing its capability and capacity," Saks said. "However, we were not able to grow the revenue at this Fort Worth site and in the last ten years the plant was converted to machining components primarily for other LMI plants. Additionally, with the acquisition of Valent Aerostructures in late 2012, we have several larger plants with the right equipment to perform the Precise work. In recent months, capacity at those plants has become available, allowing this work to be done at the transfer plants without adding personnel and overhead expenses.

"Given the reduction of demand in 2013 for certain engineering services and structural components, LMI is aggressively reducing costs while maintaining the ability to deliver quality product on time and to accept new work when available. This closure is one of several actions we expect to take to realize the savings anticipated when we made the Valent acquisition," Saks added.

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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMI Aerospace, Inc. (LMIA), a leading provider of design engineering services and supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components to the aerospace and defense markets, announced that it will host a conference call to discuss the company's third quarter 2013 results.

The conference call will be Monday, November 11, 2013, at 9:00 A.M., CST. LMI Chief Executive Officer Ronald S. Saks and President of Valent Aerostructures Lawrence E. Dickinson will host the call. LMI plans to release the company's third quarter results prior to market open on Monday, November 11, 2013.

To participate in the call, please dial 866-307-3343 approximately five minutes before the conference call time stated above. A live webcast of the call can be accessed directly from LMI Aerospace website at http://ir.lmiaerospace.com/events.cfm and clicking on the appropriate link. A recording of the call will be available on the LMI web site upon completion of the call.

LMI Aerospace, Inc. is a leading supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components and provider of design engineering services to the aerospace and defense markets. Through its Aerostructures segment, the company primarily fabricates, machines, finishes, integrates, kits and assembles machined and formed close tolerance aluminum, specialty alloy and composite components and higher level assemblies for use by the aerospace and defense industries. It manufactures more than 40,000 products for integration into a variety of aircraft platforms manufactured by leading original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 aerospace suppliers. Through its Engineering Services segment, the company provides a complete range of design engineering and program management services, supporting aircraft product lifecycles form conceptual design, analysis and certification through production support, fleet support and service life extensions via a complete turnkey engineering solution.

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Nov 4, 2013) - Bombardier Aerospace today announced the appointment of ric Martel as President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. Mr. Martel succeeds Steve Ridolfi, who last week was appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy and Mergers and Acquisitions, Bombardier Inc., reporting to Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. Both of these appointments are effective January 1, 2014.

"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Steve on his new position and wish him continued success," said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. "Steve has made countless contributions to Aerospace throughout his career, and this move to the corporate office will assuredly benefit the entire organization.

"We are fortunate to have a solid succession plan in place with a resource of accomplished leaders who are ready to take on the challenges ahead," Mr. Hachey continued. "As such, I am extremely pleased to announce that ric Martel has been appointed President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. Over the course of ric's tenure at Bombardier, he has held numerous positions with increasing responsibilities, including President, Bombardier Customer Services & Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft since 2011. ric comes to this new position with a proven and very successful track record."

Following ric Martel's nomination, Bombardier Aerospace also announced the appointment of Michel Ouellette as President, Bombardier Customer Services & Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft, effective January 1, 2014.

"I am also very pleased to welcome Michel Ouellette to the Aerospace Leadership Team," added Mr. Hachey. "Michel has been with the Company for over 20 years, and in that time he has consistently risen to hold a number of senior positions within Engineering, Commercial Aircraft and Business Aircraft, most recently as Vice President and General Manager, Global Aircraft Programs.

"These appointments come at a critical time for Bombardier Aerospace as we make major investments in product development and continue to grow our services footprint internationally. I'm confident that ric and Michel are the right leaders to execute and deliver on our commitments," concluded Mr. Hachey.

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Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.

Bombardier is headquartered in Montral, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we posted revenues of $16.8 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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Hyderabad, Nov. 1:

The countrys first Aerospace SEZ is all set to take off with a committed investment of Rs 1,500 crore.

With land allocated to 24 companies, the facility, situated in Adhibatla, about 15 km from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, will see action beginning on November 4.

At least half a dozen companies will begin work on that day, when the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Kiran Kumar Reddy, is expected to kickstart activity at a foundation laying function.

Creating employment

The ambitious Aerospace & Precision Engineering SEZ will provide the infrastructure for these units to manufacture a range of products needed for the strategic sectors of aerospace, nuclear, space and defence.

The venture can provide direct employment of 10,000 and indirectly to another 18,000 in the next three years, as these manufacturing units, turn fully operational. The projected annual turnover is Rs 2,500 crore and exports to the tune of Rs 400 crore.

SMEs setting up shop

Among the two dozen SMEs that have taken land are Motion Dynamics, Gagan Aerospace, Aeroc Space Tech, Hemmair, Apollo Aerospace, DSR Tech, Lokesh Machine Tools, Gowra, Ratna Tools, Castall Tech, Compu Power, Rolon Seal and Revathy Industries, said M.M. Sreeram, Executive Director of Samuha Engineering Industries.

Samuha is a consortium of aerospace Industries, which will anchor the development of the aerospace park. MTAR, SEC Industries, Ananth Technologies, Zetatek, Scarlet and SKM Technologies are the main promoters.

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November 1, 2013 - AIA announced partnerships with IHS and CADENAS PARTsolutions to offer authorized 3D CAD models of components based on critical National Aerospace Standards, providing valuable tool for engineers across aerospace industry to accelerate innovation, shorten design cycles, and reduce costs. Used extensively in design of aircraft, spacecraft, watercraft, ground vehicles, machinery, and electronics, standards define geometry and materials for millions of unique parts. Aerospace Industries Association 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1700 Arlington, VA, 22209-3928 USA Press release date: October 31, 2013

In partnership with IHS and CADENAS PARTsolutions, innovative tool lets engineers quickly configure and download 3D CAD models of NAS- and NASM-fastener components

Arlington, Va. The Aerospace Industries Association today announced partnerships with IHS and CADENAS PARTsolutions to offer authorized 3D computer-aided design (CAD) models of components based on critical National Aerospace Standards (NAS), providing a valuable new tool for engineers across the aerospace industry to accelerate innovation, shorten design cycles and reduce costs.

AIA has a long and proud history serving the needs of the aerospace and defense industry through our National Aerospace Standards program, said AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey. The AIA NAS 3D catalog allows us to provide solutions that will help the industry design and manufacture products faster and at a lower cost. We are excited to work with IHS and CADENAS PARTsolutions, who are recognized leaders in their fields.

AIA, the premier trade association representing the nation's major aerospace and defense manufacturers, manages the NAS, which include widely used mechanical parts standards. These standards define the geometry and materials for millions of unique parts suitable for high-performance aerospace applications. NAS are used extensively in the design of aircraft, spacecraft, watercraft, ground vehicles, machinery and electronics.

Beginning in January 2014, AIA and our partners will offer 3D models of these mechanical parts standards to simplify and accelerate the aerospace design process. Key benefits include:

Reduced modeling and design cycle times; Improved engineering productivity; Elimination of duplicated effort and rework; Assurance of quality through the use of authorized CAD models; Increased consistency in parts used on projects; and Greater accuracy in bills of materials.

For more information on the National Aerospace Standards program, please visit our website at: http://www.aia-aerospace.org/standards/.

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Investments worth Rs 1,500 cr committed for special eco zone

Hyderabad, Nov. 1:

The countrys first aerospace SEZ is all set to take wings in Adhibatla on the outskirts of Hyderabad. About 20 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a few big players have committed an investment to the tune of Rs 1,500 crore.

Located about 15 km from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the facility will see action beginning on November 4.

At least half a dozen companies will begin work on the day, when the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Kiran Kumar Reddy, is expected to kickstart activity at a foundation laying function.

The Aerospace & Precision Engineering SEZ venture can provide direct employment of 10,000 and indirectly to another 18,000 in the next three years, as these manufacturing units, turn fully operational. The projected annual turnover is Rs 2,500 crore and exports to the tune of Rs 400 crore.

Among the SMEs that have taken land are Motion Dynamics, Gagan Aerospace, Aeroc Space Tech, Hemmair, Apollo Aerospace, DSR Tech, Lokesh Machine Tools, Gowra, Ratna Tools, Castall Tech, Compu Power, Rolon Seal, Revathy Industries etc., said M.M. Sreeram, Executive Director of Samuha Engineering Industries.

Samuha is a consortium of Aerospace Industries, which will anchor the development of the Aerospace Park. MTAR, SEC Industries, Ananth Technologies, Zetatek, Scarlet and SKM Technologies are the main promoters.

At present, the Tatas have made major investments in a couple of ventures in the area, including in the SEZ. In the joint venture with Sikorsky, it is manufacturing helicopter cabins. The existence of a large number of SMEs with diverse expertise in Hyderabad has drawn the Tatas in a big way. Similarly, several other multinationals are showing keen interest, Sreeram said.

The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) has allocated 193 acres at Adhibatla. Of this, 100 acres will be for the SEZ for which the Corporation is a co-developer. The 93 acres in the domestic tariff area (DTA) has been allotted to Samuha as a lead developer and to allot land to other member units, explained Jayesh Ranjan, Managing Director of the Corporation.

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$150 million contract would provide long-term maintenance for Airbus C295 Engines

OTTAWA , Nov. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Today at a special ceremony in Summerside, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Airbus Military and Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic (ES-A) announced a partnership that will help secure aerospace jobs in Prince Edward Island . ES-A will provide engine maintenance for Airbus Military's C295 as part of its bid to replace Canada's fixed-wing search and rescue (FWSAR) aircraft. If Airbus is successful, this will be worth almost $150 million over the 20-year life of the contract.

"Airbus Military is very proud to celebrate this important partnership with ES-A," said Antonio R. Barbern, Senior Vice President for Airbus Military. "This partnership will help bring long-term high-technology aerospace jobs to Prince Edward Island . This is in keeping with Airbus' already outstanding commitment to Canadian content for our aircraft."

The C295 is the market leader in military search and rescue (SAR), maritime patrol and medium transport. To date, 123 aircraft have been sold to 16 different countries. The C295 boasts substantial Canadian content- about 20% of the aircraft. In addition to ES-A, the C295's engines are built by Pratt & Whitney Canada , simulators by CAE and electro/optical sensors by L-3 Wescam. Discovery Air will provide in-service support for the aircraft over the life of the contract.

"Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic is very pleased to partner with Airbus on this important project that will provide benefits to all Canadians," said Jeff Poirier , President of ES-A. "We are very proud to have built a reputation for excellent service and support right here in PEI. Our partnership with Airbus Military, and the business it brings, on a project as important as the FWSAR program reinforces that."

This commitment to the PEI aerospace industry is a part of Airbus' large overall commitment to Canadian industry. Over the past 25 years, Airbus has become an integral component of Canada's aerospace, defence and advanced technology sectors. Its Canadian operations boast six business units that have over $450-million in annual sales and employ 1,700 people in 11 centres across the country, with an additional 4,000 jobs supported indirectly.

This commitment to Canadian industry means that Airbus' industrial regional benefit (IRB) proposals are based on facts and reliable potential activities. Already, Airbus has eight banking transactions with Industry Canada worth more than $800 million .

"Airbus Military aircraft, like the C295, are proven, reliable, and low risk. We've earned that reputation by working with the best suppliers in the world," concluded Barbern. "That's why we're committed to Canadian companies like Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic, which provide world class service for our world-leading aircraft."

About Airbus Military Airbus Military is the only military and civic/humanitarian transport aircraft manufacturer to develop, produce, sell and support a comprehensive family of airlifters ranging from three to 45 tonnes of payload. An Airbus daughter company, Airbus Military is responsible for the A400M programme, as well as the Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) A330 and for further military derivatives based on Airbus civil aircraft. Together with the C295, CN235 and C212, Airbus Military is the global leader in the market for military transport, tanker and surveillance aircraft able to perform the most varied missions. Altogether, Airbus Military has sold more than 1,000 aircraft to some 130 military, civilian and governmental customers. More than 800 of these aircraft have been delivered. Airbus is an EADS company.

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Airbus Military and Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic are Bringing Investment to Prince Edward Island