GOA, India -- (Business Wire)
Kineco Kaman Composites - India (KKCI) Private Limited, a Joint Venture
Company between Kineco Group of Goa and Kaman Aerospace Group USA, has
made its first commercial dispatch of Composite Mission Consoles to BAE
Systems, Inc. for the P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.
KKCI had earlier completed First Article Inspection phase of the
composite console paving the way for this serial production. This is a
historic event for KKCI and marks the beginning of its long term
engagement with global aerospace OEM’s like BAE Systems.
BAE Systems initiated this sourcing activity as part of its commitment
to help develop aerospace and defense industrial capabilities in India.
Over the last eighteen months, the company’s team has been developing
KKCI’s capabilities to achieve readiness for this production. KKCI is
the first supplier in India developed through P-8 industrial commitments
by BAE Systems.
An industry team, led by The Boeing Company, is building the P-8. The
aircraft, a derivative of the Next-Generation 737-800, provides advanced
anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and long-range maritime
reconnaissance capabilities. Boeing has delivered 23 P-8A Poseidon
aircraft to the U.S. Navy and six of eight P-8I aircraft to the Indian
Navy, through 2014.
BAE Systems supplies the Mission Computing and Display System for
Boeing’s P-8 aircraft. Each P-8 aircraft has five (5) consoles which
serve as the main user interface to control and interact with sensors,
communications and weapon systems on the aircraft. The consoles are a
complex assembly manufactured using carbon composite and glass composite
panels, with a multitude of metallic inserts.
“Kineco Kaman is proud to mark this significant milestone and make the
maiden dispatch of a ‘Made in India’ product for a prestigious program
such as the Boeing P8 Poseidon. This now paves the way for us to
commence production and delivery of the consoles, which are the
platforms through which missions are operated on the Boeing P8 Poseidon.
Equally, we look forward to strengthening our engagement with BAE
Systems on this program and look forward to expanding our engagement on
other platforms and programs in support of the ‘Make in India’ global
initiative of the Prime Minister,” said Mr. Shekhar Sardessai, Chairman
& Managing Director of KKCI. “BAE Systems has shown immense commitment
to making our partnership a successful one.”
About Kineco
Kineco has had a successful history as a provider of composite
structures to India’s DRDO and Defense Agencies, i.e., dorsal unit for
Airborne Early Warning & Control Systems (AEWACs), antenna housing for
radars on naval ships, sonar radome for naval ships, composite tools for
advanced light helicopters (Dhruv), various other defense projects, and
dual helix array antenna for Vikram Sarabhai Space Center.
Among some of Kineco’s first ventures are: first to manufacture an
airborne composite radar (dorsal unit) AEWACs; first to manufacture
complete carbon cycle frame; first and the only Indian company to
manufacture composite stator ring for power generation; and the first
and only Indian company to manufacture composite formula cars. More
information is available at www.kinecokamanindia.com
About Kaman
Kaman Aerospace Group is a segment of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN),
which was founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman.
Headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, Kaman Corporation conducts
business in the aerospace and distribution markets. The company produces
and/or markets widely used proprietary aircraft bearings and components;
complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial, military
and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircraft; aerostructure
engineering design analysis and FAA certification services; safe and arm
solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied
militaries; subcontract helicopter work; and support for the company's
SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters and K-MAX medium-to-heavy
lift helicopters. Additionally, the Company is a leading distributor of
industrial parts, and operates more than 250 customer service centers
and five distribution centers across the United States and Puerto Rico. More
information is available at www.kaman.com
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Contacts:
Kineco Kaman Composites -India Private Limited
Dananjay
Dodtumkur, +919916328263
Director of Strategic Initiatives
dananjay.dodtumkur@kinecokamanindia.com
Source: Kineco Kaman Composites - India
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