Airtel launches 4G services in Bangalore After Calcutta, it’s Bangalore who is the next city to benefit from the 4G technology by Bharti Airtel. The 4G technology allows the users to access wireless broadband services at 30-40 mbps speeds compared to 3-4 mbps on 3G platforms. The company has invested around 1.5 billion € in the state of Karnataka to introduce this technology. Mangalore and Mysore will be the next cities to benefit from this new service. The service will then be launched in Pune (Maharashtra) and Chandigarh (Punjab).  

SpiceJet plans to expand its international operations Indian low cost carrier, SpiceJet, plans to fly this year to more international destinations. To this effect, it has obtained the necessary approvals from the Indian aviation authorities to add 6 new international destinations to its current itinerary. With these additional routes, SpiceJet’s weekly international flights will move from 14 flights /week to 64 flights/ week. SpiceJet, whose primary shareholder Mr. Kalanithi Maran holding 43.60% of shares, will add Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Male, Kabul, Dubai and Bangkok to their existing international destinations, Colombo and Kathmandu. The new destinations are expected to increase the carrier’s revenues from international operations from 2.75% to 4.5%.  

BES Expo 2012, International Conference and Exhibition on Terrestrial & Satellite Broadcasting, is being organized by the Broadcast Engineering Society of India  from 11th to 13th February 2012 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi . The event will host a French Pavilion, organized by UBIFRANCE, French agency for international development , bringing together leading companies from the French broadcast industry . The participating French companies are looking forward to showcase their high-tech broadcast solutions and evaluate business opportunities in the Indian market.  The French Pavilion at the trade show brings together 6 renowned companies from the French broadcast industry. This presence includes companies such as DIGIDIA, NEOGROUPE, NETIA, RAMI AUDIO, WINMEDIA and AETA AUDIO SYSTEMS. The main objective is to promote advancement and dissemination of knowledge & practices of broadcasting in the field of Radio & TV and to share their expertise with broadcast engineering professionals in India. The Pavilion offers a comprehensive platform for these companies to showcase their innovative, state-of-the-art technology and share their expertise and professional know-how in the growing media & broadcast industry. Here is a brief profile of all the participants of the French Pavilion (HALL 12 booth No 92-93) : DIGIDIA : Digidia specializes in Digital Radio Transmission. Digidia is a member of DRM and World DMB consortium. Their product portfolio consists of: - DRM30/DRM+:  Content Servers and Modulators and Professional Receivers - Synchronous FM: Head End and Decoders - DAB/DAB+/DMB: Multiplexers, Encoders and IP Gateways, Monitoring Equipment and Professional Receivers Digidia covers transmission of all European Digital Radio Standards and the Synchronous FM through Single Frequency Networks which prevents disturbances when moving from one area to another. Digidia is an R&D orientated company with excellence in COFDM modulation and IP transport technology. DIGIDIA delivers complete systems as well as OEM modules and specific projects. Website: www.digidia.fr NEOGROUPE : Founded in 2002, NeoGroupe specializes in manufacture of software applications for Radio and Television broadcast systems.  The company develops standard and tailor-made applications used in various high-profile talk shows as well as major public organizations worldwide. Their applications feature intuitive functionality which enhances the workflow between individuals in a business environment. These applications include contest management, call screening, SMS/Facebook/Twitter/Iphone Apps, budgeting, purchase and hardware inventory solutions. NeoGroupe also has a custom application division developing customized solutions for media industry clients and a range of interactive applications like programming, sales, production, broadcasting, verification, notifications, and more. Website: www.neogroupe.com NETIA : A GlobeCast company, is a leading provider of software solutions that enable efficient management and broadcast of content. With more than 10,000 users and 200 installations in more than 40 countries, NETIA solutions allow content producers and owners to manage content from ingest to delivery, targeting multiplatform outlets including the Internet, VOD, IPTV services, and mobile devices. Website: www.netia.net RAMI AUDIO : Rami have been designing, building and selling audio devices for radio and TV broadcasting industry for over 30 years. Their product range includes mixing desk, headphone amplifiers, broadcasting equipment, microphone control desk, audio signal routing, telephone hybrids, digital analogue, audio signal detectors, analogue voice over for advertising and many more.  Some of these devices can be connected and controlled from a distance using IP. Rami specialises in providing reporter USB decks for voice off in video edition. Many TV organizations use the PJO series desks. The mixer radio RP500 has been specially designed for the Indian market. It includes seven universal inputs with line and microphone, a USB input for diffusion digital, three analogue outputs for the antenna, recording and listening booth. The RP500 also features an AES EBU digital output. The format is very compact and fitted with the latest generation technology. Website: www.ramiaudio.com WINMEDIA : WinMedia offers affordable radio and TV software solutions with differnt modules and functionalities to meet all the needs of a Broadcast chain like Recording, editing, music scheduling, traffic advertising, playout, and logger and automatic podcasting. WinMedia has now released the latest version of its automation software, WinMedia 2.12 which now allows to manage the cross Media with the video contents. Keep in view the convergence of media (radio, TV, web, podcast), the company has developed integrated tools for multiple media management in its software Suite. The users will be able to manage FM radio, HD radio, SD TV, HD TV, web radio, web TV, together in the same software! The Indian media sector has been amongst the fastest growing sectors in the country over the last two decades. India is currently on the threshold of an entertainment revolution spawned by economic liberalization and the subsequent advent of broadcast industry. Given the emphasis on rapid developments in this field, the French companies from media and broadcast industry are committed to identify new opportunities and challenges and chalk out strategies for business collaborations. Website: www.winmedia.org AETA AUDIO SYSTEMS : Based at Le Plessis Robinson, Paris (France), AETA Audio Systems is a leading international manufacturer of portable sound recording units, mixers and advanced audio codecs, optimized for any kind of media and transmission infrastructure. The label “Made by AETA” is a synonym for high quality and rapid return on investment. With its strong commitment for innovation, the company has an outstanding history of launching innovative high-tech solutions in the industry. AETA is a co-founder of the Audio-Over-IP experts group, a community of industry partners with the common intention to support interoperability between audio codecs. Website: www.aeta-audio.com About Ubifrance: UBIFRANCE is the French agency for international business development, a key public partner in export for French companies. It’s complete range of services include providing information (on markets, legal, regulatory, international financing, calls to tender, sector watch), export consulting, sales actions (prospecting missions, partnership meetings, trade events abroad, communication in the international press, etc.) and the Volunteers for International Experience (Volontariat International en Entreprise – VIE) for the international deployment of skilled human resources. To support French companies of all sizes and all sectors in their development on foreign markets, UBIFRANCE mobilizes the expertise of 2,500 persons in France (Paris and Marseille) and in 120 other countries through its Missions Economiques, clubs and associations, and a network of Press Services.   For further information, please contact: Iwona KUCZMA Head of ICT, Services & Aerospace Department French Trade Commission Consulate General of France, Mumbai Tel: +91 22 66 69 40 72 Email: iwona.kuczma@ubifrance.fr   Press Contact : Deepika PRAKASH Press Officer French Trade Commission Embassy of France, New Delhi Tel: +91 11 24 19 63 51 Email: deepika.prakash@ubifrance.fr  

Given the emphasis on rapid developments in the defence and aerospace industries, the Indian market demonstrates a huge growth potential. To ensure progressive transformation in this field, leading French companies are committed to introduce their innovative, state-of-the-art technologies in the Indian market and identify business opportunities. With participation in around 30 military programs including the ones for aircraft composites for the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft, offset workloads for the multi-role combat aircraft from EADS and DASSAULT SYSTEMS, subcontracting for AIRBUS and providing a range of services across various industries like windmills, automotive etc., these companies are premier suppliers of key players like EUROCOPTER, BRITISH AEROSPACE, BOMBARDIER, EMBRAER, AVIC, EADS, AIRBUS, DASSAULT SYSTEMS and other big European industries. The French composites cluster offers an engineering lab (AIC), manufacturing machinery and tools for composite parts (Injection: ISOJET; Moulds: TME; Ovens: SAT) & ultrasonic shot peening technology (SONATS).   Leading engineering lab in Europe to industrialize and test composite parts AIC provides expertise to develop composites components and large-scale parts, with material and process selection, prototype manufacturing and industrialization support. AIC offers dedicated services to the optimization, definition and programming of machining processes for composites, aluminum and compound alloys across various industries like aeronautics, defence, naval, automotive, medical & so on. AIC Composite Laboratory provides expertise from sample analysis to part certification with a series of ultrasonic, mechanical, physical/chemical tests, micrographic analysis and geometrical control.   Resin injection equipment for composite structures in Aerospace ISOJET is a made-to-order and turn-key solution provider for setting up equipment injecting resins. Injected resins (1 or 2 components) are epoxide, polyurethanes, polyimides and silicone. Main application in aeronautics: production lines of structural parts with injection of epoxy resin in carbon fibers using RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) or RIM (Resin Infusion Moulding) processes. Special injection systems, presses and moulds are available for laboratories and design centers. ISOJET has a large customer base in the aerospace and automotive industries.    Heating equipment of composites and light alloys for Aerospace  SAT designs, manufactures and installs 4 ranges of thermal equipment: composites and light alloys furnaces; industrial furnaces & ovens; industrial tunnels; roto-moulding & slush-moulding equipment. SAT works for aeronautics, mechanics, steel, refractory material, industrial electricity, automatisms. The thermal equipment can be adapted to a large number of applications like degassing, burning, de-sizing, drying, sterilization, sintering, polymerization, vulcanization, preheating, annealing, stabilization, thermal heat treatment, quenching, homogenization, stress relieving, ageing, recovery annealing.   Ultrasonic shot-peening, a technological breakthrough SONATS offers metal surface treatments using a patented ultrasonic process technology: Stressonic®. The ultrasonic shot-peening, needle straightening and needle peening suit specific requirements of various applications:  handheld or automatic, in house or on site treatments. SONATS’ recognized expertise is used in Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Transportation, Infrastructures, Oil & Gas and Heavy industries. A constant innovation process enables SONATS to offer state of the art processes and technologies.   Integrated moulds & presses to produce large scale composites parts Techni-Modul Engineering (TME) specializes in design, development, prototyping, manufacturing, commissioning and optimization of composite parts integrated production equipment. TME offers affordable, easy to use, productive and specifically engineered turn-key systems. TME has over 20 years of experience and a wide customer base Worldwide in RTM and other composite processes for Aerospace and Defense. Example: automatic helicopters blade production.   International engineering and business development consultancy Industries Consult Plus represents the French composites cluster in India. IC+ operates between France and India, China, Algeria, Germany, USA and Brazil. IC+ exports French technical goods, develops R&D and industrial partnerships, and procures financing for innovation and international business. IC+ serves Aerospace/Defence, Railway, Automotive, Energy, Industry, High-Tech & IT. The Indo-French Technology Meet being organized from 19th September to 1st October 2011 in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, brings together leading French and Indian companies to meet and interact and chalk out strategies for business development. The three days dedicated to the Aerospace & Defence industries will have presentations by leading French companies on their latest innovations and state-of-the-art technologies in the field of Aeronautics, Defence & Space. The program will also include a series of seminars & conferences, one-to-one B2B meetings between French and Indian companies and networking lunches. The Indo-French Technology Meet 2011 provides a unique platform to these companies to work out business partnerships in the field of Aerospace.   About Ubifrance: UBIFRANCE is the French agency for international business development, a key public partner in export for French companies. It’s complete range of services include providing information (on markets, legal, regulatory, international financing, calls to tender, sector watch), export consulting, sales actions (prospecting missions, partnership meetings, trade events abroad, communication in the international press, etc.) and the Volunteers for International Experience (Volontariat International en Entreprise – VIE) for the international deployment of skilled human resources. To support French companies of all sizes and all sectors in their development on foreign markets, UBIFRANCE mobilizes the expertise of 2,500 persons in France (Paris and Marseille) and in 120 other countries through its Missions Economiques, clubs and associations, and a network of Press Services.   For further information, please contact: Pierre DENUELLE                                            IC+ for the French Composites Cluster       Lyon, France                                                           Tel: +33 6 7331 4803                                     pierre.denuelle@icplus.biz     Iwona KUCZMA Head of ICT, Services & Aerospace Department French Trade Commission Consulate General of France, Mumbai Tel: +91 22 66 69 40 72 Email: iwona.kuczma@ubifrance.fr     Press Information: Deepika PRAKASH Press Officer French Trade Commission Embassy of France 2/50 E Shantipath, Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 Telephone: +91 11 43 19 63 51 Email: deepika.prakash@ubifrance.fr NOTE TO THE EDITOR: Please inform us of the publication of this press release- Please continue to send reader responses to French Trade Commission- This is the only way that we can ensure the follow-up is done efficiently.   

For its 2nd edition, JEC SHOW ASIA 2011 being held from 18th to 20th October 2011 in Singapore will host a French Pavilion organized by Ubifrance and the French Trade Commissions. The French Pavilion will see participation from 18 specialized French companies from the composites sector who will present their state-of-the-art technologies and forge strong business partnerships.   An international exhibition with a strong foothold in the Asia-Pacific area, JEC Show Asia 2010 saw participation from 346 exhibitors from 24 countries and welcomed 7,000 visitors coming from all around the world: 82.3% from Asia Pacific, 17.7% from western countries. JEC Show Asia reflects the composites industry’s tremendous growth in Asia. In 2008, Asia accounted for 42% of global composite production and could reach 50% by 2015. Represented by four principal sectors: transport, aeronautics, construction and electronics, the composite market is experiencing high growth rates. The current composite market amounts to around 18 billion euros in Asia.  According to a survey conducted by JEC Composites magazine, the French composite market is represented by three main sectors namely: transport (32%), construction (21%) and electronics (15%). It includes a host of small and medium sized companies involved in new collaborative research and development projects. JEC Show Asia provides a unique platform to come and meet these dynamic French companies and see their latest innovations.   List of participating companies is as follows: 01dB-Metravib presents its range of Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA or DMTA) instrument, a unique range of material testing instruments. METRAVIB is introducing a brand new option to handle the polymerization process of thermoset resins: simultaneous DMA/calorimetry Analyzer for liquid to solid characterization. Website : www.dma-instruments.com   ADERIS™ develops and produces an innovative range of structural adhesives designed for the transport, construction, building and sport and leisure sectors. ADERIS™’s experience and the proven track record of its methacrylate technologies play a key role in the success of its clients’ projects. Website: www.aderis-specialties.com   AEC POLYMERS provides a wide range of structural adhesives. Its SAF range is made up of structural methacrylates adhesives with high elongation (400% elongation – 8MPa). SAF 400 is a revolutionary adhesive for windshields. It is usable without primer directly on glass and bodywork. It has an exceptional resistance on glass and has high elasticity. Website: www.aecpolymers.com   AEROFORM FRANCE is an expert in manufacturing repair equipment for structural and cosmetic composite parts as hot bonders, eco bonder, hot air gun.... This equipment is used by most of the airline companies, aircraft or helicopter manufacturers and companies working within the MRO. Website: www.aeroform-france.com   A pioneer in developing reinforcements for closed-mold processes, CHOMARAT is known for its flagship brands such as ROVICORE ™, ROVIFLOW ™ and ARAMAT ™. A keen innovator, the group has invested in carbon technologies through its C-WEAVE and C-PLY ™ ranges for direct processes (RTM, infusion), which have strong industrial growth prospects. Website: www.chomarat.com   CIMAG INTERNATIONAL develops and sells MAGICS/COMPOSITE, a F.E.A software dedicated to the design of composite materials (sandwich, multilayers …). The new V11 version will be presented, running on Windows 64bits with new solvers, 10 times faster than before. Website: www.cimagint.com   Composites Rhône-Alpes is a network of companies in the composites sector in the Rhône-Alpes Region (France). Its main characteristics are: the presence of high performance composite leaders; a breeding ground of innovative SMEs representing the entire composites field, competitive clusters (Axelera, Plastipolis, Techtera), Aerospace & Automotive clusters, etc. Website: www.compositec.com   World leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product, DELMIA for virtual production, ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, EXALEAD for search-based applications, SIMULIA for virtual testing, SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Website: www.3ds.com   FRANCE ETUVES manufactures ovens for the “Laboratory” and “Industrial” lines: high temperature ovens, industrial ovens, vacuum ovens, laboratory ovens, glassware drying cabinets, incubators, composites ovens…. Special ovens for composites are used in various sectors of the composite industry: aeronautics, nautics, electricity, weaponry, spatial. Website : www.france-etuves.com   HEXCEL is a leading company in the fireld of advanced composites. It develops, manufactures and markets lightweight, high-performance structural materials, including carbon fibers, reinforcements, prepregs, honeycomb, matrix systems, adhesives and composite structures, used in commercial aerospace, space and defense and industrial applications. Website: www.hexcel.com     MATRASUR COMPOSITES is a European equipment manufacturer of robotic production lines for composite part manufacturing. Among its newest developments, the unique multi-application, Spray-up Robot, reproduces the human movement for release agent, gelcoat, barrier coat, resin & fiberglass, low density putties and polyurethane foam as well as a range of Trimming Robots for composite parts. Website: www.matrasurcomposites.com   NORD COMPOSITES is supplying a large range of polyester and vinylester products to the composites market – ready to use tooling resins without shrinkage – speciality resins for RTM light – fire retardant resins – bonding pastes – light sprayable and machineable putties – coloured pastes – total range of gel coats – suncoat – aquaguard – fire resistant gel coats for railway and building industry. Website: www.nord-composites.com   The PORCHER INDUSTRIES Group , develops innovative products, combining textiles and chemistry for multiple industrial application for many markets (Automotive, Building & Industrial, Composites, Electronics, Screen and Sport).  Porcher Industries develops and manufactures for the Composite market reinforcements for cutting edge composites materials. Its fabrics are based on E Glass and S Glass, carbon and para-aramid, high performance thermoplastics prepregs in rolls and laminates (PiPreg®), peel ply. Website : www.porcher-ind.com   RESOLTECH , as an epoxy resin formulator, focused on formulation and polymer engineering, developing over 800 systems. The company created very advanced polymers such as water based epoxy systems, fire resistant systems or water based pre-preg resins. Resoltech´s very low viscosity infusion resins and High TG infusion resins are becoming increasingly popular in the wind energy and aerospace for tooling applications. Website : www.resoltech.com   Safran-STRUCTIL , a subsidiary of Safran-SME, offers extensive technical means and skills in the following fields: thermoset resins, structural adhesives as pastes and films for aerospace and industry applications, prepregged tapes and fabrics made of carbon, glass or basalt fibres and epoxy etc. Safran-STRUCTIL also distributes the ABLADUR® ablative materials for high temperature protection. Website: www.structil.com   SAT is a designer and manufacturer of customized industrial heating equipment up to 650°C by forced air convection since 1953. Development of rotomoulding and slush-moulding plants dedicated to the transformation of plastic parts and dashboards for the automotive industry. Website: www.sat-thermique.com   SICOMIN develops epoxy systems, and offers a full range of products for laminating, infusion & RTM process, filament winding, but also special products such as epoxy foaming systems from 170 up to 600 kg / m3, fire retardant systems FAR 25, bio based epoxy systems, high TG systems for infusion, clear systems for standart & hot process. Website: www.sicomin.com   SWISS TEX is a supplier of twisting/cabling/assembling machinery for glass yarns. SwissTex France offers a complete range of machinery in twisting, cabling and assembling glass yarns. Website: www.swisstex.fr   About Ubifrance: UBIFRANCE is the French agency for international business development, a key public partner in export for French companies. It’s complete range of services include providing information (on markets, legal, regulatory, international financing, calls to tender, sector watch), export consulting, sales actions (prospecting missions, partnership meetings, trade events abroad, communication in the international press, etc.) and the Volunteers for International Experience (Volontariat International en Entreprise – VIE) for the international deployment of skilled human resources. To support French companies of all sizes and all sectors in their development on foreign markets, UBIFRANCE mobilizes the expertise of 2,500 persons in France (Paris and Marseille) and in 120 other countries through its Missions Economiques, clubs and associations, and a network of Press Services.   Press Information: Deepika PRAKASH Press Officer French Trade Commission Embassy of France 2/50 E Shantipath, Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 Telephone: +91 11 43 19 63 51 Email: deepika.prakash@ubifrance.fr NOTE TO THE EDITOR: Please inform us of the publication of this press release- Please continue to send reader responses to French Trade Commission- This is the only way that we can ensure the follow-up is done efficiently. 

French cluster in Aerospace & Defence industries for composites to present innovative solutions at the Indo-French Technology Meet 2011 28th - 30th September 2011 in New Delhi (Hotel Shangri La) & Bengaluru (Hotel Leela) Given the emphasis on rapid developments in the defence and aerospace industries, the Indian market demonstrates a huge growth potential. To ensure progressive transformation in this field, leading French companies are committed to introduce their innovative, state-of-the-art technologies in the Indian market and identify business opportunities. With participation in around 30 military programs including the ones for aircraft composites for the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft, offset workloads for the multi-role combat aircraft from EADS and DASSAULT SYSTEMS, subcontracting for AIRBUS and providing a range of services across various industries like windmills, automotive etc., these companies are premier suppliers of key players like EUROCOPTER, BRITISH AEROSPACE, BOMBARDIER, EMBRAER, AVIC, EADS, AIRBUS, DASSAULT SYSTEMS and other big European industries. The French composites cluster offers an engineering lab (AIC), manufacturing machinery and tools for composite parts (Injection: ISOJET; Moulds: TME; Ovens: SAT) & ultrasonic shot peening technology (SONATS).    Download the Press release below.

  APSYS, an CASSIDIAN subsidiary, a European leader for consultancy in Risk Management for the aerospace industry,  specializes in providing Safety & Operational Reliability analyses and Certification & Maintenance Support Services across aeronautics and space industries, to improve design and development of complex systems.   APSYS will participate at the Indo-French Technology Meet with an objective to encourage its international expansion and meet local partners in the Indian market.  The aircraft industry offers multiple technological and operational challenges. Among them, risk management is the most essential. With participation in a number of major civil and military aeronautics programs and through multiple projects, APSYS has capitalized on extensive know-how, covering different regulatory frameworks, and applicable methods and tools. Their extensive experience in the aeronautical field makes APSYS an expert in development and implementation of risk management policies. APSYS provides research-based studies and audit reports in different areas of the aerospace industry: aircraft and helicopter manufacturers, system and equipment providers and civil and military products. In addition, APSYS offers a complete, custom-made training portfolio, covering risk management with strong technical added value. For more than 20 years, APSYS is providing these services to its key customers such as AIRBUS , ATR, ASTRIUM, CNES, EASA, EUROCOPTER, DASSAULT, EMBRAER, THALES, SAFRAN, HONEYWELL, ROCKWELL COLLINS, MOOG, LIEBHERR, ZODIAC, AIR FRANCE INDUSTRIES, SABENA TECHNIC S ... APSYS also develops and markets unique software platforms: SIMFIA: allows the automation of system safety & reliability studies SIMLOG: analyzes the Integrated Logistics Support for multiple repairable systems. DIAGSYS: assist the problem diagnosis of complex systems For any further information: EADS APSYS Mr Jean TROUILLOUD C.O.O. Tel : +33 (0)5 61 30 99 50 Email : jean.trouilloud@apsys.eads.net Website  : www.apsys.eads.net