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Bangalore: June 5: Eurocopter has entered into a global industrial cooperation partnership agreement with Bangalore-headquartered Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for joint production of the civilian/military Ecureuil and Fennec family of helicopters for the world market.

The world's leading helicopter manufacturer said it has set its sight on expanding its footprint in the Indian subcontinent through a series of measures, including the production of AS 350 B3 Ecureuil, a "world record" helicopter, in collaboration with HAL here.

According to a statement from Eurocopter, the agreement envisages the supply of composite and metallic structural assemblies for the Ecureuil and Fennec families.

Under the deal, HAL will supply the composite and metallic work packages, including the airframe for the two helicopters, for the world market.

In addition to this, the Cheetah and Chetak fleets of the Indian Army will soon be due for replacement. "The AS 350 B3 Ecureuil, with excellent high temperature and high altitude capability, has already been officially proposed as their successor," according to Eurocopter.


 


I guess even Airbus has a pact with HAL for making Airbus aircraft doors. Does any1 know more of this



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HAL primarily makes forward passenger doors for the A-320 series. In addition to this, HAL also makes parts for Boeing aircraft:


  • Uplock box assy. for Boeing 777
  • Over wing exit doors for Boeing 757
  • Bulk cargo door for Boeing 767

    • Visit this URL for more information on their products:


    http://www.hal-india.com/AircraftBangalore/products.asp



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    This URL from the Airbus site has more information :


    http://www.airbus.com/store/mm_repository/pdf/att00005586/media_object_file_India_update.pdf


     



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    HAL close to inking pact with US co for MRO facility 


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    HAL has said that it is close to sewing up two critical tie-ups with US aircraft engine major, Pratt & Whitney.


    One is for an MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) facility in Bangalore to service civil turboprop aircraft.


    The second is for manufacturing specialised, high-end civil aero-engine components, according to the HAL Chairman, Mr Ashok Baweja.


    Without disclosing the finer details of the tie-ups, Mr Baweja said that the MRO business facility was proposed to cater to the turboprop fleet - close to a hundred - that airlines have sourced from Canadian aircraft major, ATR.


    Pratt & Whitney, a part of the US-based aerospace major United Technologies Ltd, has a strong Canadian presence.


    MRO aspirants like HAL, which has already been doing small and dedicated military overhauls, expect roaring business from the aircraft purchases of domestic airlines.


    Under the joint manufacturing proposal, two centres have been lined up - one at Bangalore for static engine parts and another at Koraput in Orissa for rotating parts. HAL has also entered into a 50:50 venture with French engines major, Snecma, to produce components for Snecma's global users.


    From the production centres, HAL plans to turn out large volumes but limited varieties of flight-critical, high-value parts for aircraft customers.


    "We are in active dialogue with Pratt & Whitney to set up the dedicated production centres for specialised engine components."


    Mega aircraft purchase deals of Airbus and Boeing are also keeping the order books of their engine makers overflowing, while engine components have a backlog of 20-24 months.


    Thanks to this activity, the market forecast for aircraft engine components could be worth $100-150 million and HAL wants to cash in on this opportunity, he added.


    HAL is also in advanced-level discussions with UK-based ejection seats leader, Martin-Baker Aircraft Co, to set up a joint facility in Bangalore for a new type of emergency ejection seats used in military aircraft.



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