NEW DELHI: Reliance Infrastructure today said its arm Reliance Defence has entered into a pact with Daher Aerospace, France for aerospace equipment manufacturing.

"This offers a great opportunity for both the companies to work together for aerospace composites parts manufacturer. There is an increasing demand in aerospace sector for the composite components," Reliance Infrastructure said in a BSE filing.

Signing an MoU on the sidelines of the Paris Air Show, Reliance Defence envisages a strategic partnership with Daher with aim to jointly explore opportunities in design and manufacture of composite parts; design and build welded ducts, metal conduits, swaged pipes and cable harness supports; aerostructure components, integrated logistics, airframes/ assemblies and related industrial activities, it said.

The new facility with Daher Aerospace fosters a comprehensive defence manufacturing ecosystem through backward integration under the government's 'Make in India' programme for indigenous manufacturing of aerospace components.

Daher Aerospace is tier-I manufacturer in aerostructures segment comprising Fuselage Sections and Fairings made of composites as well as conventional metals for Dassault Aviation and other leading global aircraft manufacturers.

In India, Dassault has 50 per cent offset obligation for 36 Rafale aircraft, a contract valued close to 8 billion euros.

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It has halved the 800-900 staff attending previous shows, officials said. Boeing also set limits on staff attendance.

Some delegates said Airbus was striking a more cautious image amid a sweeping ethics review.

"Everything is about compliance," said one insider.

For all but the top VIPs, the France-based company's traditional gourmet lunches are being replaced by finger food, and refreshments are mostly of the non-indulgent variety.

"We'll be gone by Tuesday," quipped one disgruntled executive at the start of the June 19-25 event.

Organisers said many companies had cut chalet space. That is partly because the number of exhibitors has risen, but it also reflects leaner times across the industry.

Exhibition halls were also noticeably less stocked with trade show promotional materials, delegates said.

It is not the first time air show hospitality has been placed on the back burner.

In 2010, champagne was banned from some facilities as U.S. arms firms cut back on anything that might suggest frills and perks to Pentagon planners and others weighing big defence cuts.

This year, defence spending is on the rise again and chalets of arms firms are humming with activity. But the civil side of the aerospace industry is hunkering down to produce planes as cheaply as possible after a multi-year order boom.

Although Boeing launched a new version of its 737 jet on Monday, overall commercial orders are expected to be down after planemakers filled their order books in previous shows.

(Additional reporting by Andrea Shalal, Giulia Segreti, Victoria Bryan, Mike Stone; Editing by Mark Potter)

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield departed France this morning after two intensive days of appointments at the Paris Air Show,where they met with 18 top-level executives and discussed potential and ongoing projects that could bring hundreds of jobs to the state.

Altogether, Ivey and Canfield attended 22 appointments on Monday and Tuesday with executives from many of the biggest companies in the global aerospace and aviation industry. These included Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, United Technologies Corp., Raytheon and Leonardo.

These discussions uncovered four potential new projects and touched on at least five existing projects being pursued by the Alabama Department of Commerce. Combined, these projects involve significant investment and between 1,600 and 1,900 anticipated jobs, the department projects.

After attending her first international air show, Ivey said she is greatly encouraged by the long-term growth prospects of the aviation, aerospace and technology industries in Alabama thanks in large part to the states workforce.

In the air show talks, Ivey said she heard aerospace industry leaders consistently express a high level of confidence in their Alabama workforces.

In many cases, these executives stated that the quality of their workers in Alabama contributed to these operations ranking among their best-performing operations in the world.

Alabamas future in aerospace is bright, Ivey said. Alabamas commitment to aligning education with workforce demands is paying tremendous dividends, leading to new investment opportunities that will impact our state for decades.

High-level activities

Canfield said the Alabama teams talks at the Paris Air Show often centered on high-level aerospace activities such as research and development and engineering, areas where the states universities and two-year schools can play an important role.

Representatives from Auburn University, the University of Alabamain Huntsville, the University of South Alabama and the Alabama Community College System participated in the air show mission.

This year, there were more substantive discussions regarding the potential for new investments in aerospace projects that would incorporate next-generation technology and R&D, confirming that Alabamas efforts to leverage our seven research universities and the community college system is being recognized by industry leaders, Canfield said.

At the air show, Ivey and Canfield were joined by economic development specialists and elected leaders from areas where aerospace and aviation are critical economic components. These groups arranged and conducted their own one-on-one meetings at the air show.

These representatives chiefly came from Huntsville, a prominent aerospace hub for space exploration and missile and rocket development; Mobile, home to Airbus only U.S. aircraft assembly plant and growing aviation cluster; and the Wiregrass, site of the U.S. Armys helicopter pilot training center at Fort Rucker.

Growth prospects

The Paris Air Show also featured a significant industrial announcement for Auburn.

Germanys Winkelmann Group,a 120-year-old family-owned firm, revealed plans for a high-tech metals-forming facility in the east Alabama city that will employ 50 people. The company is investing $12 million in the venture.

Winkelmanns decision to come to Alabama is significant because the companys high-precision metal-forming technology is very advanced and positions it for sustainable, long-term growth at the Auburn facility, Canfield said.

Since Winkelmann is a recognized leader in innovation and manufacturing, its choice of Auburn represents a powerful endorsement of the citys advantages for business.

Leadership role

Ivey said her meetings with business executives at the Paris Air Show indicate to her that the industry will continue to thrive in Alabama, which is home to around 400 aerospace and defense firms. Of the 22 meetings, 18 featured company CEOs or presidents, signifying the industrys high level of interest in the state.

Alabamas aerospace, aviation and technology sectors are poised to be international leaders well into the 21st century, she said.

The Paris Air Show and its relative, the Farnborough International Airshow, represent the most important aerospace industry trade events, with billions of dollars in business transactions being announced each year. Economic developers say having a presence at these events is critical to efforts to land aerospace jobs and investment.

The events trade show portion was expected to draw more than 2,000 exhibitors and official delegations frommore than90 countries. Alabama was among more than 20 states with exhibition booths in the U.S. Pavilion.

This story originally appeared on the Alabama Department of Commerces Made in Alabama website.

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Gardner Aerospace technicians on the job.

Airbus supplier Gardner Aerospace has completed its sale to Ligeance Investments Ltd., a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Chinese firm Shaanxi Ligeance Mineral Resources (SLMR), according to a company press release.

Gardner (Hall 2b, Booth E140) is Europes largest supplier of aerospace detailed parts and sub-assemblies, providing parts to key aerospace firms including Airbus, Spirit, GKN and Stelia Aerospace. The company employs more than 1,400 people worldwide and has 10 facilities in the UK, France, Poland and India.

With the long-term backing of our new owners, we will be able to accelerate our growth plans, construct operations in new locations and continue to offer our customers, such as Airbus, excellent quality production at competitive prices, said Nick Sanders, executive chairman, Gardner Aerospace.

The deal is worth more than 300 million (US$384 million), and gives Gardner access to the growing Chinese domestic market, according to the press release. SLMR started in 1993 as a mining business, but has recently diversified into the aerospace sector and now has a number of subsidiaries dedicated to engine and airframe work.

The acquisition of Gardner Aerospace will allow us to serve our customers better in China and the rest of the world for decades to come, said Zheng Zhang, chairman of SLMR.

With the management team at Gardner Aerospace, we intend to further consolidate the global aerospace supply chain through careful, strategic acquisitions.

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There was a change of command held at CFB Trenton today. It was for the Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre. As Darryn Davis found out while the warfare centre is small in numbers it is the linchpin shaping the future of the R-C-A-F

Capability integration will be a key factor in the delivery of information age air power. As CFAWC needs to expand its portfolio further in order to be optimally postured to support the commander RCAF and his air staff. Thats the outgoing commander of the Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre talking about the ongoing work that lies ahead for the centre and its incoming commander Colonel Shayne Elder. The Aerospace Warfare Centres role is ensuring the Royal Canadian Air Force is ready for the ever changing demands of today and the future. Were attempting to develop future air power strategies that might shape the institution forward, we cater for emerging threats around the world. The centre also oversees air power doctrine and provides education based off that analysis. The air force commander says this is a good time for the R.C.A.F. Its growing and moving in the right direction for the expectations placed on it. Well be expanding the size of our fighter force moving forward well be bringing on new capabilities so through a career of actually seeing reductions in the military this has been very very welcome. The commander of the air force says as they plan and prepare for the future he sees a growing role for the air force centre here in Trenton. Weve aligned all of our electronic warfare development and training through the warfare centre, were looking at operational test and evaluation as well. The Canadian Aerospace Warfare Centre also has a presence in Waterloo working on innovative ideas to maintain operational advantages on the battlefield. Darryn Davis CKWS news CFB Trenton.

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PPG Industries (PPG - Free Report) launched an innovative high-pressure aerospace sealant injection tool Semco 1010 HP that addresses the unique application requirements of channel sealing aircraft wings for prevention of fuel leaks during flight.

The sealant application pressure being too high causes damage to the aircraft wing. The Semco 1010 HP dispensing tool has a pressure limiting mechanism to combat this issue.

Semco 1010 HP is the latest addition to the Semco high-pressure injection tool line, providing the users consideration advantages over earlier generations of dispensing tools.

The model works well with the highly viscous, noncuring sealant that is forced through grooves of aircraft wings. The tool is ATEX Class II certified and can be used in potentially volatile environments during maintenance applications. It is also salt fog resistant for highly corrosive theaters.

PPG Industries has outperformed the Zacks categorized Chemicals-Diversified industry over the past three months. The companys shares have moved up around 6.3% over this period, compared with roughly 4.5% gain recorded by the industry.

The company has a diversified business, both in terms of products offered and geographical presence. The companys strong presence in emerging regions has enabled it to deliver growth to shareholders by tapping opportunities there. PPG Industries is also taking initiatives to expand its business through acquisitions.

PPG Industries is also executing an aggressive cost cutting and restructuring strategy. The company has announced certain restructuring measures to lower its cost structure globally. Special emphasis will be put on regions and end-use markets with the weakest business. The restructuring actions are expected to deliver $120$130 million in annual savings, with $40$50 million of savings expected to be realized in 2017.

PPG Industries is, however, exposed to currency headwind, macroeconomic challenges and volatility in raw materials and energy costs. Some of its end-markets including marine still remain sluggish.

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PPG Industries currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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BASF has expected long-term growth of 8.9%.

Chemours has expected long-term growth of 15.5%.

Huntsman has expected long-term growth of 7%.

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As world gathers for Paris Air Show, report shows global aerospace, defense revenue growth slowing Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) As the global aerospace world gathers in France for this week's Paris Air Show, a new report by consulting giant Deloitte confirms what some in the sector have known for months. After several aerospace boom years and despite all the hype and flashy air ... Evan Weese Staff reporter Columbus Business FirstColumbus Business First all 168 news articles »

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Its no wonder that Alabama has sent a top-level economic development team to the major air shows in Europe for many years. The annual trips to aerospace trade events in Paris and London have set the stage for growth in an industry important to the states future.

The Paris Air Show, going on this week, and its alternating sibling, the Farnborough International Airshow, offer Alabamas team an unmatched opportunity to develop and build relationships with key industry figures.

In some cases, air show discussions have led directly to projects that have created jobs in Alabama.

Over the years, Alabamas team has engaged in scores of private meetings with industry decision-makers in Paris and Farnborough. With Gov. Kay Ivey leading the team in Paris, this year is no different.

Bob Smith, the Alabama Department of Commerces point man on aerospace and a veteran of many air show missions, said the event is structured to foster relationships and accelerate potential deals.

How else could the governor meet with a dozen C-suite executives in just two days? She would have to fly all over the world to do that, said Smith, the departments assistant director of business development-European strategy.

At the Paris Air Show, you just have access to people you normally wouldnt have access to, he said. Thats why every viable aerospace company in the world convenes at these air shows.

Alabamas team can point to notable successes at the air shows.

No. 1: BUILDING TIES WITH AIRBUS

Alabama economic development officials have spent years cultivating a relationship with France-based Airbus. That became even more important after the companys plans to build a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker were dashed in 2011.

Alabama officials stayed in touch with Airbus officials, connecting with them at air shows and other opportunities. It paid off: Airbus is now assembling A320 Family passenger jets at a new $600 million manufacturing facility in Mobile.

The relationship continues to grow. In May, Ivey and Airbus announced plans for a $6.5 million aviation education center in Mobile that aims to interest young people in aviation careers.

We look forward to working hand-in-hand with Governor Ivey to bring the education center to reality and help ensure its relevance as well as the future of the aerospace industry in Alabama, Airbus Americas Inc. CEO Allan McArtor said at the time.

No. 2: MAKING A SPLASH AT THE AIR SHOW

At Farnborough in 2014, Alabama was the center of three project announcements that involved the creation of 700 aerospace jobs.

The splashiest was held at GE Aviations exhibition hall, where the companys leadership revealed groundbreaking plans to launch mass production of a 3-D printed jet engine nozzlein Auburn.

The global aerospace industry press was there for an announcement that put Alabama on the cutting edge of technology.

The same day, U.K.-based GKN Aerospace rolled out plans for a composite design engineering center at its aerostructures plant in Elmore County, and Huntsville-based SES announced a $70 million expansion of its helicopter-modification facility.

In one eventful day, Alabamas aerospace industry gained around 700 future jobs.

No. 3: SPARKING JOB-CREATING PROJECTS

Talks initiated at the air shows can lead companies to make investments in Alabama.

One example is RUAG Space, a Swiss company that just opened a 130,000-square-foot manufacturing center on the campus of United Launch Alliances rocket factory in Decatur. The $30 million project is expected to create at least 100 jobs.

The project got started at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow, when Alabama officials met with RUAG Spaces Swiss executive team. Talks with ULA leaders about the collaboration took place at that Farnborough show and the next year at the Paris Air Show.

A grand opening for the RUAG facility, which produces aerodynamic fairings for rockets, was held May 31.

The RUAG Space USA partnership with ULA will help keep our state on the cutting edge of aerospace innovation, U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., said at the event.

Another example is GE Aviations additive manufacturing project in Auburn.

Plans for that facility in were first discussed at the 2013 Paris Air Show when GE Aviation CEO David Joyce met with Alabama leaders. They discussed what the next generation of technology would look like and how the existing Auburn facility could fit into that.

At the 2014 Farnbough show, GE Aviation executives joined Alabama leaders to announce the $50 million project.

No. 4: LIFTING OFF WITH THE MADE IN ALABAMA BRAND

The air shows are also a platform for promoting Alabama. In Paris, the teams home baseis the Department of Commerces Made in Alabama booth, which features a conference room thats booked solid for meetings.

Looking good counts. The booth won a top design award at Farnborough last year.

To compete in this technologically forward industry, its important for us to present Alabama in a way thats sophisticated and appealing, said Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce.

The Made In Alabama booth helps us tell our story at the air show.

Standing out at the air show is important because the U.S. Pavilion will be packed with exhibition booths from around two dozen states, cities and economic development agencies, according to air show organizers.

This story originally appeared on the Alabama Department of Commerces Made in Alabama website.

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In addition to the non-chromate primer, UTC Aerospace Systems is also implementing Zinc Nickel plating for steel components as a drop-in replacement for Cadmium and Titanium Cadmium in support of the REACh sunset dates. Its first application will be on the A350-1000 main landing gear.

"As aircraft manufacturers, OEMs and MROs work to comply with the EU's REACh regulations, we're happy to work with our customers on these innovative new solutions to help them succeed in achieving their goals," said Landing Systems President Jim Wharton.

"This is part of UTRC's missionto quickly transition world-class science and technology to our businesses enabling industry-unique solutions for our customers," said Steve Tongue, Senior Director, UTC Aerospace Systems Program Office, UTRC. "There are significant technology hurdles to overcome within the aerospace industry as we work to meet these vital REACh requirements. We still have a long way to go, but are encouraged by the recent advances we've made."

About UTC Aerospace Systems UTC Aerospace Systems is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries, supporting a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities. For more information about the company, visit our website at http://www.utcaerospacesystems.com or follow us on Twitter: @utcaerosystems

About United Technologies Research Center As the innovation hub of United Technologies Corp. (UTC), United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) supports the development of new technologies and capabilities across the company and collaborates with external research organizations, universities and government agencies globally to push the boundaries of science and technology. Further, UTRC leads the monetization of UTC's intellectual property through business model innovation. UTRC is headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, with additional operations at its affiliate in Berkeley, California, and its subsidiaries in Shanghai, China; Rome, Italy; and Cork, Ireland. UTC, based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries. Learn more at http://www.utrc.utc.com.

About United Technologies Corporation United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries. By combining a passion for science with precision engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our website at http://www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC

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"The Centre is home to equipment that utilizes new technologies and an automated production line that can produce a fuel pipe in less than four minutes and with only four weeks lead time," said Edward Dryden, General Manager, Composite Centre of Excellence, UTC Aerospace Systems. "In addition, our close proximity to leading universities, research centers, a hub of Formula One manufacturers and UTC Aerospace Systems' Actuation Systems business in Wolverhampton gives us the opportunity to tap into a great knowledge base and exceptional talent pool."

The Centre is currently supplying composite fuel pipes and isolators for the carbon wings of Airbus's A350XWB. In total, the Centre supplies more than 300 fuel pipes and 20 isolators for the wings.

"A key benefit of our composite fuel pipes and isolators is that they help protect the wing from lightning strike damage," added David Chard, Business Development Director, Composite Centre of Excellence, UTC Aerospace Systems. "And they are built to last the entire life of the aircraft. No maintenance is required." In addition, the pipes and isolators offer a weight savings at the aircraft level through the removal of lightning shielding. UTC Aerospace Systems will display a composite transmission shaft, fuel pipe and tie rod at the Paris Air Show.

About CTG Composite Centre of ExcellenceCTG, a UTC Aerospace Systems unit, designs, develops and manufactures advanced composite products and systems for the aerospace industry. CTG has established an international reputation for its innovation, quality and development of composite solutions across a wide business spectrum, including composite pipes and isolators, transmission shafts and structural aircraft tie rods and struts. http://www.ctgltd.com/

About UTC Aerospace SystemsUTC Aerospace Systems is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries, supporting a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities. For more information about the company, visit our website at http://www.utcaerospacesystems.com or follow us on Twitter: @utcaerosystems

About United Technologies CorporationUnited Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries. By combining a passion for science with precision engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our website at http://www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC

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Boom Supersonic will use the 3D printing company's technology to accelerate production of the parts for its demonstration aircraft. What happened?

Last week, 3D printing company Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) and supersonic airliner start-up Boom Supersonic announced what they termed a "significant" three-year technical partnership.

The partnership's goal is "to bring the commercial airline industry one step closer toward routine supersonic travel." Boom will use Stratasys' fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D-printing technology and expertise to help it speed up the production of advanced tooling and aircraft parts for its XB-1, a supersonic demonstrator that it plans to fly for the first time next year. Boom claims its airliner will fly 2.6 times faster than any other commercial aircraft currently on the market.

Image source: Boom Supersonic.

This is moderately material news for Stratasys and its investors. Boom Supersonic is aiming to revolutionize commercial air travel, so Stratasys could be getting in on the ground level of a budding new segment within the lucrative aerospace industry.

It's a team-up that builds on the momentum of the partnership Stratasys' forged last summer with aerospace titan Boeing.Boeing and Fordare partnering with Stratasys on the development of Infinite Build, a next-generation 3D-printing technology that prints on a vertical plane, enabling the production of parts that have a nearly unlimited dimension in the build direction.Last year, Stratasys launched the Infinite Build demonstrator.

Stratasys' increasingly strong aerospace chops could bring it more business from other aerospace players as the industry continues to embrace 3D printing as a faster, more cost-effective, and less design-constrained method than traditional manufacturing to produce advanced tooling and final parts.

Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Ford. The Motley Fool recommends Stratasys. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Solvay Composite Materials (Tempe, AZ, US) and GKN Aerospaces Fokker business (Hoogeveen, The Netherlands) announced at the Paris Air Show that theyhave teamed up to promote and accelerate the adoption of thermoplastic composite materials on aircraft, with Solvay becoming a preferred supplier of these innovative lightweight materials to Fokker.

Under the agreement, Solvay and GKN Aerospaces Fokker business will combine their expertise to advance technological developments in thermoplastic composite materials, as well as improve processes and cost competitiveness. The companies say the businesses have complementary materials expertise in thermoplastic polymers and fiber reinforced composites. GKN Aerospaces Fokker business also brings leadership in component design and manufacturing, to translate the technology into innovative solutions for aerospace customers.

Solvays partnership with GKN Aerospaces Fokker business is an important step in our goal to become the leading supplier of thermoplastic composite materials to the aerospace, oil andgas and automotive industries. A deeper understanding of the markets needs and challenges in adopting these new materials together with Fokkers expertise in design and manufacturing will enable us to develop technologies to industrialize the manufacturing of thermoplastic composites and parts, said Carmelo Lo Faro, president of Solvays Composite Materials Global Business Unit (GBU).

Toine Verbruggen, vice president procurement and supply chain management of GKN Aerospaces Fokker business, said,This agreement will contribute to our technology leadership in thermoplastic innovation. We design and manufacture the systems and components that our customers need, and this partnership will enable us to offer more advanced, lightweight solutions to our customers.

Thermoplastic composites can reduce the weight of aircraft components by up to 25%, when compared to traditional metallic solutions. This helps reduce emissions, boost aircraft performance and enhance the efficiency of parts manufacturing.

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Fourteen small Connecticut aerospace companies are exhibiting their wares at the Paris Air Show this week. They join thousands of other businesses at the worlds biggest industry showcase.

All the major players -- the big airlines, aircraft companies, and engine makers -- strut their stuff at the European air show each year, showing off new products and making billions of dollars in deals.

In all honesty, aerospace is a bit like a club," said Clive Cunliffe of New England Airfoil. "Everybody knows everybody, and you have to have that personal interface.

Cunliffe's adopted company is a tiny business of just under 60 employees in Farmington. They too will be in Paris, courtesy of Connecticuts Department of Economic and Community Development, which each year takes a booth at the air show.

Cunliffe said for him and the 13 other small Nutmeg companies sharing that stand, the results in terms of sales will be tangible.

Inquiries that come in through the air show can take one to even three years to incubate, but unless youve got a presence at the Air Show, youre not seen as a serious player in the aerospace business, he told WNPR.

New England Airfoil itself was a failing business just a couple of years ago, when Italian forging company Pietra Rosa stopped by the Connecticut booth at the air show, looking to discuss gaining a foothold in North America.

Talks at the show eventually led to Pietra Rosa buying and reviving the Farmington-based company, which is now growing and adding employees.

DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith said boosting Connecticuts aerospace supply chain is a good investment for the state.

Weve seen as many as a billion dollars of sales be made in one individual year from the companies we take with us," she said. "Last year I believe the number was right about $400 million, so this is a really productive opportunity for these companies.

The Air Show runs through Saturday at Le Bourget, just outside Paris.

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PARIS: In a boost to the Modi governments regional connectivity scheme (RCS), Mahindra Aerospace will soon start the process to launch a 10-seater aircraft in India.

Our aircraft AIRVAN 10, a 10-seat Single Engine Turbine aircraft, has received approvals from the Australian and US civil aviation authorities. We will soon apply to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for approvals, which will pave our way for the launch of the aircraft in India, SP Shukla, chairman, Mahindra Aerospace, and Group President-Aerospace & Defence, Mahindra Group told ET.

The Rolls-Royce M250 powered AIRVAN 10 follows in the footsteps of the piston engine 8-seat AIRVAN 8, and the Turbocharged version of this aircraft, which now operate in 29 countries and have achieved high service times with the excellent reliability and low maintenance costs, the company said.

He added that the company is hopeful that this aircraft will give a boost to the governments regional flight scheme. Under the RCS, the government is offering flights connecting unserved and underserved airports in the country at a subsidised fare of Rs 2,500 per hour of flight.

In another deal announced on Tuesday, Mahindra Aerostructures signed a long-term contract with Airbus SAS to manufacture and supply components made of hard metals aerospace steel, titanium and Inconel for the airplane manufacturers workhorse A320neo and A350XWB.

This will be the first direct work package from Airbus to Mahindra Aerostructures, who will execute the work together with its sub-tier, Segnere SAS based in France.

(The correspondent is attending the Paris Air Show at the invitation of AirAsia)

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What happened?

Last week, 3D printing company Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) and supersonic airliner start-up Boom Supersonic announced what they termed a "significant" three-year technical partnership.

The partnership's goal is "to bring the commercial airline industry one step closer toward routine supersonic travel." Boom will use Stratasys' fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D-printing technology and expertise to help it speed up the production of advanced tooling and aircraft parts for its XB-1, a supersonic demonstrator that it plans to fly for the first time next year. Boom claims its airliner will fly 2.6 times faster than any other commercial aircraft currently on the market.

Image source: Boom Supersonic.

This is moderately material news for Stratasys and its investors. Boom Supersonic is aiming to revolutionize commercial air travel, so Stratasys could be getting in on the ground level of a budding new segment within the lucrative aerospace industry.

It's a team-up that builds on the momentum of the partnership Stratasys' forged last summer with aerospace titan Boeing.Boeing and Fordare partnering with Stratasys on the development of Infinite Build, a next-generation 3D-printing technology that prints on a vertical plane, enabling the production of parts that have a nearly unlimited dimension in the build direction.Last year, Stratasys launched the Infinite Build demonstrator.

Stratasys' increasingly strong aerospace chops could bring it more business from other aerospace players as the industry continues to embrace 3D printing as a faster, more cost-effective, and less design-constrained method than traditional manufacturing to produce advanced tooling and final parts.

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Global specialty broker and risk advisor JLT Specialty USA has made several leadership appointments in its Aerospace practice in North America.

The appointments include elevating Phil Gingell, who most recently served as president of the JLTs aerospace division in North America, to the executive chairman role.Gingell started his insurance career in 1976. In 1988, he was a founding director of Nicholson Chamberlain Colls, a Lloyds broker, which was subsequently acquired by Aon. In 2002, Gingell joined Heath Lambert Aviation, which was subsequently acquired by JLT in 2003. In June 2004 he transferred to JLTs U.S. aviation division where he has served as president for 13 years.

Jason Klevens, who joined the organization in May 2016 and has served as executive vice president of JLTs aerospace unit, is being promoted to president of aerospace and will remain in the Atlanta office.Klevens joined JLT from Willis Towers Watson, where he served as senior vice president and had responsibilities that included managing the general aviation staff and Atlanta aerospace office portfolio.

JLTs aerospace unit is further widening its specialty focus and global practice with two additional appointments. Steve Lloyd has been named chief executive officer and Steve Alexandris, deputy chief executive officer.

Lloyd will relocate from London and be based in Chicago. Lloyd joined JLT in 2013 and most recently served as a partner and a member of the executive committee for JLT aerospace in London. Prior to joining JLT, Lloyd was an executive managing director for the airline practice at Marsh.

Alexandris has 20 years of aerospace and aviation industry experience, having held senior management roles and in both underwriting and broking. Most recently he was regional executive for aerospace in the Americas at AIG. Alexandris remains based in Atlanta.

Globally, JLTs Aerospace practice includes more than 250 specialists who serve all segments of the aerospace and aviation industry. JLT said it represents nearly a third of airlines worldwide.

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DUBAI Government-controlled Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) will consider ordering more than 20 new aircraft after it acquires Dublin-based lessor AWAS, a deal it expects to close in the "early part of the third quarter," its chief executive said.

DAE, the aircraft leasing and maintenance company controlled by the government of Dubai, previously said the deal, announced in April, would finalize sometime in the third quarter. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.

"I think it is fair to say after the close we will seriously consider placing a large order so that we have proper line of sight on ... growth for our company for the next several years," DAE CEO Firoz Tarapore told Reuters.

The order would be "bigger than" the 23 new Airbus aircraft AWAS has on order, he said.

The AWAS acquisition would more than double DAE's fleet from 131 owned, managed and committed aircraft to 394 worth over $14 billion by the end of 2018. That will make DAE one of the world's top aircraft lessors behind the likes of General Electric (GE.N) and AerCap (AER.N).

DAE is interested in buying narrow and wide-body jets from Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing (BA.N), and turboprop aircraft from ATR which is co-owned by Airbus and Italy's Leonardo LDOF.PA with deliveries to start from late 2019 - subject to availability.

Tarapore said the firm would look at the Airbus A320neo and A350-900, Boeing's 737 MAX, 787-9 and 777 freighter, and ATR's 72-600.

"Narrow-bodies of course are the first preference but we believe that there are a few wide-body types that are quite appropriate to have on a leasing company books," he said.

The ATR 72-600 fleet could grow to the "top end" of the 60-to-100 spectrum, he added. DAE currently has 57 owned and committed ATR 72-600s.

DAE believes the AWAS acquisition will give it the benefits of scale - it will have more than 110 airline customers spread across 55 countries.

Reuters reported on Monday that DAE plans to raise up to $2 billion in July with the proceeds to be used towards financing the AWAS acquisition.

It is acquiring AWAS from private equity firm Terra Firma Capital Partners [TERA.UL] and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).

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LONDON Rupert Murdoch will find out by June 29 whether he is closer to securing takeover target Sky after Britain set out a timetable to rule on whether the media mogul is a suitable owner of Europe's biggest broadcaster.

SYDNEY/LONDON Rio Tinto selected Yancoal on Tuesday to buy its Coal & Allied division in Australia for $2.45 billion, surprising commodities trading giant Glencore, which had put in a higher bid.

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Embry-Riddle, the worlds oldest and largest university specializing in aviation and aerospace, has a long-standing education and training presence at U.K. air bases but this is the first time it has teamed up with a major UK campus.

The new masters qualification is expected to be highly coveted, as it will equip graduates with two degrees one from Embry-Riddle and a second from the University of Salford.

Vice-Chancellor (International and Regional Partnerships) Professor Jo Purves and Embry-Riddle Worldwide Chancellor Dr. John R. Watret agreed the collaboration on the opening day of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France on Monday, June 19.

Together the two universities boast long-standing partnerships with numerous industry players including Airbus and Boeing, while Embry-Riddle alumni include NASA astronauts Daniel Burbank and Alvin Drew.

We are honored to partner with the University of Salford to deliver world-class programs that will enable our students to be productive and successful participants in the aerospace community, said Embry-Riddle President Dr. P. Barry Butler. Collaborations between our two great universities will benefit everyone involved.

Professor Purves said Embry-Riddle is a gold standard in aviation qualifications in the U.S. with a history going back to the 1920s, so we are thrilled to be their first UK higher education partner. Graduates with our double qualification will be uniquely placed to pursue careers worldwide in aircraft engineering and avionics, aerospace and airport management.

This partnership fully underlines our commitment to work collaboratively with leading organizations to enhance the career prospects of our students.

The masters course, which starts in September 2017, is suitable for engineering graduates or professionals working in industry. It will be delivered online and onsite at the University of Salfords campus in the UK.

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