ZEROHAL, LOW FIRE HAZARD PRODUCTS DELIVER COMPLETE CABLING AND INTERCONNECTS SYSTEM

HARRISBURG, Paris,March 19, 2013 – TE Connectivity(TE)  line of low fire hazard products designed for marine applications offer a low halogen system of insulating and sealing components, including heat shrink molded parts, tubing and adhesive. The low halogen material offers good fluid resistance in fuels, oils and greases. These low fire hazard parts offer designers a complete system of cabling and interconnects for commercial and military shipboard use, as well as manned ROV and offshore platform use. 

"Because of our extensive experience in the marine market, we have a thorough understanding of the environmental, mechanical and electrical requirements," said John Kuster, senior product manager, TE Connectivity, Global Aerospace, Defense & Marine. "Our full line of low fire hazard products for marine platforms allows engineers great flexibility, due to the availability of parts of all common shapes and designs, to keep electrical harness designs simple." 

The system has an operating temperature of minus 30 degrees Celsius to 105 degrees Celsius, is highly flame retardant and meets the BSG 198 Part 5 requirements for low smoke generation when burned. TE's low fire hazard products provide the reliability and safety that is needed to protect personnel in restricted areas in the sea-going and offshore platform vessels. The system meets the international standard for low smoke and low toxicity, and qualifies for VG 95218 Low Smoke Zero Halogen.

For more information on TE's low hazard products for marine applications, Visit www.te.com/ADM  or contact the Product Information Center at 1-800-522-6752.

GLOBAL INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS 2013 RECEIVES BACKING FROM ALTRAN

March 18, 2013, London, UK –Organisers of Global Intelligent Systems (GIS), the new two-day conference taking place 16-17 July 2013 in central London, are pleased to announce that the event is gathering pace with confirmation that Altran, a global leader in high-tech engineering consulting and the integration of intelligent systems, will be sponsoring the event. The news comes after recent endorsement from UKTI and support from several academic institutions who have agreed to speak at the event.

Speaking about the conference, Kevin Jones, ADS Director for GIS said, “If we can generate a coherent and UK-wide view, market opportunities for Autonomous and Intelligent Systems will be significant and could generate real growth and value to the UK economy from both a domestic and export perspective – Altran’s support undoubtedly bolsters our objective. The conference programme we have developed offers a great opportunity for cross-sector collaboration – if you are a producer of this technology, GIS2013 is a forum at which to meet stakeholders and potential customers to engage, learn, debate and uncover new markets and business. And if you simply want to learn how the autonomous and intelligent systems can improve your business, GIS2013 will provide you with an exclusive and informed insight.” 

Keith Williams, Executive Director of Intelligent Systems / Altran, said, “It is expected that by 2016there will be 2.6 billion intelligent systems worldwide, and that this rapidly growing market will be worth US$1,400bn. As world leaders in the integration of intelligent systems, we are delighted to offer our support to ADS and Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) in creating an event that will be central to the vision of the future, as intelligent systems transform our world and enable major technological advances across industries.” 

Amanda Stainer, Commercial Director for FIL said, “The impact of intelligent and autonomous systems technology on our society promises to be far reaching and shape the future world in which we live. We are excited to be bringing together the highest level of expertise in this area for the first time at Global Intelligent Systems 2013 for what we hope to be the birth of a new

Russian-Made Multi-Role Ka-32A11BC Helicopter Certified in Australia

Moscow / 13 December 2012 – The Russian-made multi-role coaxial Ka-32A11BC received a certificate of airworthiness in Australia.  This certificate allows Australian helicopter operators to use the Ka-32A11BC as a search & rescue and firefighting helicopter as well as for sling load operations and in construction and installation work.

The Ка-32А11BC is a unique Russian-made helicopter that is used in more than 30 countries around the world. Its coaxial main rotor system makes it the only highly effective helicopter in its class thanks to the its inherent advantages, which allow for great accuracy in the execution of difficult maneuvers and ensure high stability while hovering.

The Ka-32A11BC meets the US FAR-29 and Russian AP-29 standards and in 2009 received an airworthiness certificate from European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The helicopter has been successfully deployed in Russia, Canada, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, China, Austria, South Korea, Indonesia and Japan.

In 2011 the Ka-32A11BC was certified in India and Brazil. In March of this year the Brazilian operator Helipark Taxi Aereo received a multi-role Ka-32A11BC helicopter, which is now being actively used for cargo transportation via external sling. Ka-32A11BC has  proven its merits as a search & rescue helicopter in Kazakhstan, which received two of these helicopters in 2012. In Spain this helicopter is being used for firefighting and search & rescue missions. The helicopter has also in been high demand on the Russian Market - 2012 a contract for five new Ka-32A11BC helicopters in the firefighting configuration for the Russian emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) was fullfilled. At the ministry request the contract's delivery schedule was accelerated. The need for additional Ka-32A11BC helicopters for firefighting became apparent during the response to a major fire at the Moscow City high-rise complex in April 2012, when several helicopters of this series were deployed to extinguish the blaze.

The medium multi-role Ka-32A11BC is one of the most sought-after new models of Russian Helicopters. Having been developed on the basis of the naval military Ka-27PS helicopter, the civil Ka-32A11BC is a very reliable, durable and practical helicopter. The Australian helicopter market could hold good prospects for Russian Helicopters, as the constant need for multi-functional and reliable specialized helicopters is acutely felt in this country. The Ka-32A11BC is the first Russian-made helicopter to receive airworthiness certification in Australia. 

 Next year Russian Helicopters plans to have a presence at the Australian International Airshow 2013 at Avalon Airport, where regional helicopter operators will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Ka-32A11BC as well as other helicopter models offered by the holding.

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