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I Jun 01. PARIS AIR SHOW 2001 (16-24 June 2001, Le Bourget Airport
(Seine-Saint Denis, France). More than 1,700 companies from 43
countries
will exhibit, including over 425 U. S. companies spread throughout
the
six separate exhibition halls, 21 national pavilions and 505 chalets.
Aircraft static and flying displays will comprise 217 airplanes,
and
more than 270,000 visitors are expected. (www.paris-air-show.com)
One-day passes or permanent passes for $30 and $110, respectively,
may be
purchased online at www.salon-du-bourget.fr or www.promosalons.com.
Almost 300 of the U. S. companies will be located in the official
US
Pavilion covering about 70,000 square feet of exhibition space
in Halls 3
and 4. Last June 30, the US Department of Commerce awarded the
contract to organize and manage the pavilion to Kallman Worldwide
of
Waldwick, New Jersey, USA (www.kallman.com). DOC will carry out
an elaborate
plan to bring foreign delegations to meet with these U.S. companies
at
their individual exhibit booths and at DOC-sponsored receptions
in the
Hall 3 Lounge.
About 100 other U.S. companies will be located in The Global
Solutions Pavilion in Hall 1. AADI of Princeton, New Jersey, USA
(www.aadi.net) and Salons Internationaux de l'Aeronautique et
de l'Espace partnered to offer this new pavilion to an international
group of companies. Daily sessions within the Pavilion will feature
presentations by global leaders from the aviation and aerospace
industries. Teal Group analysts will be among the presenters.
(www.parisairshow.com)
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May 01. Thales, the European leader in defence electronics, is
a major
participant at the Paris Air Show.
With 65,000 employees in almost 50 countries, Thales' strategy
of
external growth and unique model of multi-domestic development
has enabled
it to emerge as a global player with the local industry presence
that
each market requires. Thales' global revenues are close to E8.6bn,
and
50% of the Group's employees are now based outside France. Breakdown
of
revenue Group-wide by business area is 57% Defence, 25% IT &
Services
and 18% Aerospace.
Group activities are organised into three core business areas,
each
corresponding to a specific market:
* Aerospace
* Defence
* Information technology and services
The Group's presence at the show is divided into three zones:
* Commercial aerospace
* Military mission systems
* C4I systems
Avionics
The Group is displaying its capabilities through its JV with
Diehl
Avionik Systeme on the Diehl VA Systeme stand, its TCAS joint
venture with
L-3 Communications on the L-3 Communications stand, its MEGHAS
avionics
suite on the Eurocopter fleet and the MiG-AT cockpit on the RAC
MiG
stand.
Military mission systems
Thales supplies the armed forces of almost 50 countries with
mission-critical systems for combat aircraft, mission aircraft
and helicopters.
Thales provides a full range of equipment for mission system
integration, including radar, optronics, electronic warfare, communications,
navigation, identification, IHM, anti-submarine warfare, armament
and
missile electronics. The has successfully completed a prime contractor
role
in the upgrade of Spain's Mirage F1's.
Combat
The Group is a major partner for the mission systems of the Rafale,
the
Mirage 2000-5 and the Mirage 2000-9, and actively participates
in the
Eurofighter programme.
Thales develops multi-function attack pods for the French Air
Force and
Navy, and for the forces of the United Arab Emirates.
Surveillance
The Group has a 28% stake in SOSTAR (Stand-Off Surveillance and
Target
Acquisition Radar), the French contender for Nato's air-to-ground
(AGS)
requirements. Thales is also well positioned in Airborne Early
Warning
& Control Systems (AEW&C) and won a contract in Greece
to equip four
aircraft with its systems. In addition, its AMASCOS maritime patrol
systems (already ordered by the Pakistani and Indonesian Navies)
can be
installed either on aircraft or helicopters.
The Group will also demonstrate its capabilities in sonar technology
with FLASH (Folding Lightweight Active Sonar for Helicopters)
- a compact
ASW dipping sonar system designed to fit in most types of helicopter.
It is fitted in the British Royal Navy Merlin EH101Helicopters;
supplied
for the UAE Navy (Naval Cougar) and has completed successful
Operational Tests in the US Navy ALFS programme (SH60R helicopters).
FLASH is developed by Thomson Marconi Sonar (TMS), a Joint Venture
of
Thales and BAE Systems with more than 30 years experience in the
field
of airborne sonars.
Transport
Thales ispresent on the NH-90, following a E400m contract in
June 2000
covering key avionics systems, radar, EW and self-protection systems,
communication, navigation, and identification systems and electronic
generation equipment for more than 250 helicopters.
In the area of satellite telecommunication systems, Thales will
showcase its involvement in France's new Syracuse III military
communications
system, a contract awarded to Alcatel Space and Thales by the
French
defence procurement agency (DGA) in November 2000, and worth around
E1.4bn. The Syracuse IIIA satellite will enter service in 2003,
complementing the current fleet of mixed civil/military Telecom
2 satellites.
C4I systems
Air Command and Control activities
* Pre-Pathfinder : the air component of a simulation tool used
for the
training of the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF), developed for
NATO in
anticipation of the NATO Pathfinder programme
* Soprano : an Air Mission tasking and scenario preparation tool
used
in national/multinational exercises
* Muse : a sensor deployment aid tool and real-time sensor modes
control tool for sensor optimisation deployment and management,
* The IOS (Interim Operational Solution) : a Windows/NT version
of the
ARS centres currently in operation in the French Control and Reporting
Centres (CRC) as a pre-ACCS LOC1 solution.
Air defence systems
Thales will be demonstrating its capabilities including:
Very Short-Range Systems, Short-Range Weapon Systems such as
the Crotale NG (CNG), the Flycatcher system and the Crotale Naval
NG (CNNG). Medium-Range Weapon systems with the Arabel Multifunction
Radar used with the Aster missile.
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15 May 01. TRW Inc.
(NYSE:TRW - news) will highlight its award-winning e-business
solutions, systems capability and advance technologies at the
2001 Paris Air Show, June 16-24, at Le Bourget. Show attendees
will be able to view demonstrations of the company's all-encompassing
portal to be launched at the show as well as its proposed BOWMAN
System, a secure battlefield communications system, at the TRW
stand located in Hall 2B, No. H11.
TRW will also display a wide range of next-generation products
in the
areas of power generation, flight controls, engine controls, missile
actuation, and cargo handling.
E-business
TRW expects to announce the formal launch and name of its
all-encompassing global e-business aerospace portal to enable
electronic
transactions with its customers, suppliers and peer groups. The
portal
incorporates lean redesign principles and enables real-time collaborative
engineering with customers and
suppliers; allows airlines to place repair work through TRW's
recently
launched innovative maintenance, repair and overhaul management
service, TRWAeroservices, as well as place spares orders and track
them in
real time with TRWAerospares; and provides access to both catalog
buying
and direct material procurement. The portal offers all this
functionality through single login and will be available to all
TRW Aeronautical
Systems customers and suppliers.
BOWMAN
TRW'S BOWMAN demonstration will feature employment of the U.S.
Army
Hunter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, the Guardrail RC-12Q aircraft,
and the
Apache helicopter as sources for gathering intelligence data --
such as
friendly and enemy locations -- which can then be distributed
to field
commanders via a ``tactical internet'' wireless communications
system.
TRW is competing for the UK BOWMAN program, the TRW team includes
Brown
& Root, Logica UK Ltd., LSC Group, Raytheon Systems Ltd, Vickers
Defence Systems, Vosper Thornycroft (UK) Ltd. and Xetron. Systems
Capability
More Electric Flight Controls
TRW has developed a number of flight control power-by-wire alternatives
including electrohydrostatic actuation (EHA), electromechanical
actuation (EMA) and its Integrated Actuation Package(TM) (IAP),
with the aim
of replacing the hydraulic power supply to primary and secondary
flight
controls with electric.
The company will be displaying a large EHA demonstrator model
during
the show.
Variable Frequency Generation
TRW has developed a variable frequency system for large aircraft
by
applying the experience gained from providing the world's first
variable
frequency electrical system on Bombardier's Global Express business
jet.
The company will also highlight its low-cost FADEC (Full Authority
Digital Engine Control) designed for the business and regional
jet markets
Missile Control Systems TRW will also be highlighting its advanced,
fully integrated missile control actuation systems capability
on the Aster program.
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1 Jun 01. Oxley Avionics, the UK based specialist avionics
manufacturer, announces the launch of ROTOX, a lightweight anti-collision
high
intensity red LED light for rotary winged aircraft.
ROTOX employs the latest LED technology developed by Oxley Avionics
at
its Ulverston plant. The system is fully compliant with military
and
JAA/FAA civil aviation requirements for external lighting, including
colour and brightness.
Utilising state of the art LED technology, this product incorporates
LEDs in an innovative electronics design to achieve many advantages
for
helicopter operators over flash tube lights, particularly weight,
less
than 0.85kg, reliability, EMC and simplicity of installation.
ROTOX is inherently NVG friendly; the anti-collision light has
twelve
faces, which are illuminated to meet the requirements of JAR/FAR
27 and
JAR/FAR 29 for rotorcraft. The single unit does not require any
additional power converter, it operates directly from the aircraft
28 volt
supply.
The design accommodates dimming for in-flight and ground taxi
intensity
requirements. Variation of flash pattern is available as an option.
Mechanical fixing can be designed to suit the customer's requirements.
Dr Tim Bushell, Technical Director of Oxley Avionics said, "ROTOX
employs the latest developments in LED technology. Oxley is now
a world
leader in LED technology for aircraft external lighting applications
following the work we have carried out with the close co-operation
of the
Royal Air Force and the USAF on a number of airframes such as
F-16, Jaguar
and Blackhawk helicopters. The high reliability, light weight
and
technology of ROTOX has attracted interest from a number of UK
and overseas
military and civil rotorcraft users. We expect to announce our
first
customer in due course.
Oxley Avionics, a division of Oxley Developments, has established
itself as a world leader in Night Vision cockpit compatible systems
since it
was established within the Oxley Group in 1992. The division designs,
manufactures and installs NVG compatible filters, components and
systems for cockpits of fixed and rotary wing aircraft throughout
the world.
Oxley Group comprises three divisions, Oxley Developments, the
UK's
longest-established independent innovator and producer of quality
electronic components, Oxley Avionics, a division which has been
at the
forefront in the development of NVG (Night Vision Goggle) compatible
lighting
systems and special IR engineered components for use in aircraft
and
Oxley Systems which specialises in the design, manufacture and
installation of a wide range of electronic field data capture
systems used to
track and monitor any form of valuable assets in virtually any
type of
working environment.
The company is a world leader in the production and installation
of NVG
compatible cockpits supplying air forces throughout the world
particularly in the UK and USA.
Oxley is exhibiting ROTOX at the 2001 Paris Air Show on the North
West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) Hall 2B Stand K12 of the UK Pavilion.
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5 Jun 01.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter will participate in the flying
display and Lockheed Martin will exhibit its X-35 Joint Strike
Fighter full-scale mock-up plus a C-130J Hercules transport and
Royal Navy Merlin helicopter adjacent to its business chalet.
A U.S. Air Force F-16 and a U.S. Navy P-3C Orion will both be
on static display in the U.S. Government aircraft corral.
Additionally, Expedition One astronauts recently returned to
Earth after serving as the first crew aboard the International
Space Station will be available for luncheon interviews during
the week at the Lockheed Martin press center.
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10 May 01.
Elbit Systems' IntraMission, a generic, advanced avionics and
cockpit demonstrator for helicopters and transport aircraft, will
make its debut at the 44th Paris Airshow.
The feature-packed demonstrator is designed to give users an
inside
view of advanced cockpits that's as close to reality as you can
get.
IntraMission incorporates real components including three Elbit
Systems'
6x8" and two 8x10" multifunction color displays (MFCDs),
and two Cockpit
Integrated Units (CIUs). Its advanced Man-Machine Interface is
used for
controlling and managing advanced avionics and weapon systems
for day
and night missions. An array of critical data is easily accessible,
including FLIR and Radar information, tactical updates (including
command
and control), Situation Awareness (including Digital Maps), Engine
Performance, IFR, targeting and armament information.
Onboard for the first time is MIDASH Raster Solution, the latest
generation helicopter display and sight helmet, and one of the
most advanced
in the world. MIDASH's unique capabilities include the ability
to
present diverse video inputs such as map images, 3D surface illustration
images, Electro-optical Pod Imagery as well as other internal
and external
videos and symbols. Additionally, MIDASH features advanced Magnetic
LOS
capability for slaving Electro-optics payloads and weapon systems.
IntraMission is the venue for introduction of two additional
innovative systems: the first, a 3D audio system developed by
Elbit Systems which uses the pilot's sense of hearing to guide
him in the direction of a perceived threat, and the second, El-op's
BIRD HUD (Best Innovative Reliable Display), assuring safe landing
for transport aircraft.
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HH SHEIKH AHMED TO AID PENULTIMATE PROMOTIONAL PUSH AT LE BOURGET
2 Jun 01. Space sales for Dubai 2001 - the international aerospace
exhibition being held in Dubai this November - are hotting up
with
organisers Fairs and Exhibitions signing up an average of one
exhibitor every
two days over the past three weeks.
And the show, more than 80% of which is already confirmed or
reserved,
is expected to be sold out well ahead of target.
A penultimate international sales push is to be made at the Le
Bourget
Paris air show this month (June) when a Dubai delegation to the
exhibition will be headed by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Makoum,
President,
Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai.
HH Sheikh Ahmed is to meet exhibitors and potential air show
customers
at a special reception in the Dubai 2001 business chalet at Le
Bourget
and will attend the official launch of the Middle East's first
ISTAR
conference, being staged to coincide with the Dubai air show.
"As Le Bourget comes to a close all eyes turn to Dubai,"
said HH Sheikh
Ahmed.
"Alongside this natural progression is the fact that the
slowdown in
the
US and Japanese economies is focusing increasing attention on
the
Middle
East. Manufacturers and suppliers are turning to this region as
perhaps
the only major international market with growth potential.
"The Middle East is one of the fastest growing markets for
aviation
and, although we do not know if sanctions against Iran and Libya
will be
lifted soon, all the aircraft manufacturers still like to come
here to
make sure that they know the right people in these countries and
are
ready when the time comes."
To date, exhibitors from 25 countries have confirmed for Dubai
2001,
which also has commitments from eight national pavilion organisers.
"Almost a third of the contracted exhibitors are new to
the show
including, Ameco, the GE/PW Aircraft Engine Alliance, MTU Aero
Engines, Qatar
Airways, Rockwell Collins, SIA Engineering and TRW Lucas Aerospace,"
explained Clive Richardson, Chief Executive, Fairs and Exhibitions.
"The
balance of new interest to date is leaning much more heavily towards
the commercial, rather than the military sector.
"The creation of the Airport Expo Dubai has given us 25%
more
exhibition space available than in 1997, some 25,000 square metres
in all, but
with exhibitors expanding their average space by nearly eight
per cent,
we are confident of achieving a 'full house' scenario at the end
of our
last international sales push at the Maks Russian aerospace exhibition
in Moscow this August."
Dubai 2001 will be held at the purpose-built Airport Expo Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, from November 4th-8th. The show is organised
by Fairs and Exhibitions in co-operation with the Department of
Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in conjunction with the
UAE Armed Forces. www.Dubai-2001.com
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11 Jun 01. BATTLESPACE is launching its new web site to coincide
with the paris Air Show. "The site, www.battle-technology.com,
will provide our readers with added value to our various publications
and e-mails services", says Julian Nettlefold, Publisher
of BATTLESPACE, "The Oxley sponsored Paris News will be available
on our web site, updated every day by our web master at Net Resources
in Edinburgh. This service will be a major ongoing feature of
our web services. Other additions we plan are web based data bases
and a new on-line military book shop and increased news coverage."
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16 May 01. BATTLESPACE Publications (http://www.battle-technology.com)
is pleased to announce that Oxley Group Plc, (http://www.oxley.co.uk)
the UK based, electronics specialist has agreed to sponsor the
BATTLESPACE E-mail News Service at the 2001 Paris Air Show to
be held at Le Bourget from June 16th - 24th. Five issues will
be published, one preview, four during the show and one afterwards.
Any companies wishing editorial coverage should contact Julian
Nettlefold at BATTLESPACE
j.nettlefold@battle-technology.com
Julian Nettlefold of BATTLESPACE said, "We are delighted
that Oxley has
once again chosen our BATLLESPACE EXHIBITION NEWS e-mail service
to
support the company's activities during Paris. Our readership
has grown to
17,000 in 85 counties. The service is regarded as a 'must have'
in a
number of companies where employees who have to remain in the
office need
to be kept in touch with all the developments during the show.
In
addition we are rebuilding our web site to accommodate new features
including the Paris News, updated daily from Paris.
This year we are announcing the advent of a technological breakthrough
in news distribution. With the advent of Motorola tri-band technology
using a Timeport modem, the news service will be distributed using
Motorola's mobile tri-band system. This means that we can now
broadcast
BATTLESPACE E-mail news world-wide and we will be expanding our
coverage
this year during AUSA in Washington in October and the Dubai Air
Show."
Dr Geoff Edwards, Managing Director of Oxley said, "BATTLESPACE
e-mail
news gives Oxley a powerful medium for broadcasting news from
Paris. We
have a number of important announcements to make during the show
particularly with regard to new technologies and announcements
in the area of
advanced exterior lighting systems for military and civil aircraft."
Oxley Plc consists of three divisions, Oxley Developments, the
UK's
longest-established independent innovator and producer of quality
electronic components, Oxley Avionics, a company which has been
at the
forefront in the development of NVG (Night Vision Goggle) compatible
lighting
systems and special IR engineered components for use in aircraft
and
Oxley Systems which specialises in the design, manufacture and
installation of a wide range of electronic field data capture
systems used to
track and monitor any form of valuable assets in virtually any
type of
working environment.
The company is a world leader in the production and installation
of NVG
compatible cockpits supplying air forces throughout the world
particularly in the UK and USA.
Oxley Developments was formed in 1942 to design and manufacture
products for the electronics industry. The company is still private
and
independent, with factories in the UK and the USA. Oxley is celebrating
its
60th anniversary next year and this year marks 25 years in the
USA.
Oxley Plc comprises three divisions, Oxley Developments Company
Ltd,
the UK's longest-established independent innovator and producer
of
quality electronic components, Oxley Avionics, a company which
has been at
the forefront in the development of NVG (Night Vision Goggle)
compatible
lighting systems and special IR engineered components for use
in
aircraft and Oxley Systems Ltd which specialises in the design,
manufacture
and installation of a wide range of electronic field data capture
systems used to track and monitor any form of valuable assets
in virtually
any type of working environment.
The company is a world leader in the production and installation
of NVG
compatible cockpits supplying air forces throughout the world
particularly in the UK and USA.
Oxley is exhibiting at the Paris Air Show on the NorthWest Aerospace
Alliance (NWAA) Hall 2B Stand K12 of the UK Pavilion in Hall 2.
For further information contact:
Brian Thomson
Oxley Avionics
Priory Park
Ulverston
Cumbria LA12 9QG
UK
Tel: 01229 582621 Fax: 01229 580687 Email: avionics@oxley.co.uk
http://www.oxley.co.uk
AgustaWestland - http://www.gkn-whl.co.uk
Amphenol - http://www.amphenol.com
Oxley Group - http://www.oxley.co.uk
Paravant - http://www.paravant.com
Paradigm - http://www.paradigmsecure.com
Advertisers in our May issue also at Paris are: DRS Rugged Systems
- http://www.drs.com
Paravant - http://www.paravant.com
Thales Acoustics - http://www.thales-acoustics.com
TRW Inc. - http://www.trw.com
Infoterra - http://www.infoterra-global.com/defence.html
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