UBIFRANCE, the French export-support agency, Centréco and the Chamber of Commerce of the Midi-Pyrénées region of Southern France are jointly organising the French Pavilion at Aircraft Interiors Expo. The 23 companies present on the Pavilion will showcase their innovative products and technologies at the trade show, to be held in Hamburg (Germany) from 27 to 29 March 2012. Aircraft Interiors Expo is the global trade fair of reference for the aircraft-interior sector, as well as for services to airlines. The trade fair is taking place at the end of March of this year, in the Northern German city of Hamburg. The French businesses present at the trade show, on the French Pavilion, will display their products and services in Hall 6 (Stand 6B56) and in Hall 7 (Stand 7B40). A list of the companies that will be on the French pavilion is supplied below; a detailed catalogue is available on request. ADHETEC ADHETEC is a specialist in adhesive-film technology, which is used in masking, marking, assembling, bonding, surface protection, technical cutting and decoration. www.adhetec.com    AÉROCENTRE AÉROCENTRE is an aeronautical cluster based in the Centre region of France. Across the region, the sector encompasses nearly 220 companies, 12 research laboratories that work in partnership with the major players in the industry, and an airport dedicated to freight transport and aircraft maintenance. www.aero-centre.fr Aérofonctions A composite specialist, Aérofonctions provides aircraft interiors for the cockpit and the cabin, such as coat racks, VIP panels, partitions, armrests and other seat components. The company also manufactures structural products and equipment. www.aerofonctions.fr Air Support Air Support has become an authority in the field of aircraft-component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and is certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). www.airsupport.fr ATTAX For 20 years, ATTAX has designed and manufactured aircraft seat-attachment fittings for major aircraft seat makers. The company is introducing a new range of standardised, easy-operated fittings. www.attax.com CabinExpAir CabinExpAir is a specialist in cabin retrofitting. The company’s modular approach to manufacturing cabin products optimises planning and retrofit costs. www.cabinexpair.com Châteauroux-Centre Airport Châteauroux-Centre Airport is an industrial airport located South of Paris. Covering 40 hectares, it is dedicated to cargo transportation, pilot training, aircraft storage, maintenance, dismantling and recycling. www.chateauroux-airport.com Composite Industrie Composite Industrie designs and manufactures structural composite parts designed for both the cockpit and the cabin of all aircraft types. It also proposes MRO and repair services for every composite part. www.composite-industrie.com Decomatic Decomatic will present its new manufacturing capabilities in small and medium lots of bolts, screws, nuts and other machine parts that are used in manufacturing for the aerospace industry. EADS COMPOSITES AQUITAINE EADS COMPOSITES AQUITAINE designs and manufactures high-performance composite materials, particularly for the aeronautic sector. www.composites-aquitaine.com ELTA ELTA, a subsidiary of AREVA TA & OHB Technology, proposes safe and accessible electronic solutions for use in harsh environments. The company is a leader in automatic and survival emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). www.elta.fr EQUIP’AERO   EQUIP’AERO Industrie is a group composed of two entities: Equip’Aero Technique and Equip’Aero Services. The former is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) involved in the design and manufacturing of aeronautical embedded equipment for air, fuel and hydraulic systems. The latter acts as a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for aeronautical embedded equipment. www.equipaero.com JCB Aéro JCB Aéro has been creating prestigious cabin interiors for more than 20 years, taking charge of refurbishment and aircraft-interiors projects from the design to the finishing stage. www.jcbaero.com Le Moulin Gau With almost 150 years’ experience in the textiles industry, Le Moulin Gau provides highly specialised textiles. The company delivers fabrics dedicated to the aircraft-interiors market and the transport industry, more generally, including fireproof upholstery. www.moulingau.com LISI AEROSPACE CREUZET – INDRAERO SIREN LISI AEROSPACE CREUZET – INDRAERO SIREN is a manufacturer of equipment for the aerospace industry. The company works in partnership with designers, contractors, aircraft manufacturers, airlines and MRO companies. www.iaosi.fr Mecabess Mecabess manufactures mechanical parts and subassemblies for use in the aeronautical, industrial and medical sectors. www.mecabess.com PGA ELECTRONIC PGA ELECTRONIC offers fully integrated all-in-one motion and lighting system solutions controlled by in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) and cabin-management system (CMS) touch screens. www.pga-avionics.com SANDOW TECHNIC        SANDOW TECHNIC produces custom-made shock cords such as bungee cords (2mm to 30mm thick) and straps (8mm to 120mm thick). The company’s shock cords are used for fastening, stowage, propulsion, damping, shock absorption and suspension applications. www.sandowtechnic.com SIMAIR SIMAIR is a cabin-equipment specialist, dedicated to single-aisle aircraft. The company produces commercial galleys, privacy compartments and monuments, stowage equipment, dividers, partitions, and security cockpit doors. www.simair.com SMAC SMAC is a specialist in noise-dampening solutions for aircraft interiors. It is organised around four core markets: SMAC AERO, specialising in the acoustic improvement of aircraft interiors; SMAC SPACE, providing pyro-shock and micro-vibration apparatus; SMAC DEFENCE, producing high-performance shock absorbers for defence applications; and, finally, SMAC RACING, focusing on high-performance bump-stop equipment for racing cars. www.smac.fr SWI SWI acts as a subcontractor and service provider, mainly for the aeronautics and defence sectors. It creates upholstery and manufactures a range of leather and fabric seat covers, as well as armrest stuffing, fuselage and panel trim. www.swi-entreprise.com Techno Logistique Techno Logistique specialises in seat refurbishment, cabin refurbishment, and the supply of spare parts for seats. www.technologistique.fr Yellow Window Yellow Window is a design consultancy offering a full service, from idea generation to concept development and industrial design, for aircraft interiors and equipment. www.yellowwindow.com   About UBIFRANCE UBIFRANCE is the French export-support agency. As the partner of reference for French companies wishing to export, UBIFRANCE offers a complete range of services based on the provision of information on export markets, legal issues and regulations, as well as international finance and tenders, while also supplying sectorial data. In addition, UBIFRANCE offers export advice and targeted support to companies’ commercial activities, such as exploratory visits, partnership meetings, foreign exhibitions and international press communication. Finally, UBIFRANCE runs the International Postgraduate Programme (VIE) for employing qualified personnel and young graduates outside France. UBIFRANCE is showcasing 23 French companies at Aircraft Interiors Expo, which will take place in Hamburg (in Germany) from 27 to 29 March 2012. The companies will be in Hall 6 (Stand 6B56) and Hall 7 (Stand 7B40). For further information about Aircraft Interiors Expo, please go to: http://www.aircraftinteriorsexpo.com/   For further information about the French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in the UK, please go to: www.ubifrance.com/uk/

AÉROCENTRE is a French cluster of aerospace excellence that was created in May 2009 in the Centre region of France and specialises in cabin interiors: it will be exhibiting at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg (in northern Germany) from 27 to 29 March 2012. The cluster is seeking new customers and partners in presenting its services and know-how at the trade show. Regional association AÉROCENTRE, which will be present at Aircraft Interiors Expo at the end of this month, was founded in 2009 in order to sustain, develop and structure the aeronautical industry in the Centre region. The cluster now has 45 member companies, employing a total of 4,500 people. The region has an airport dedicated to freight and aircraft maintenance, as well as 12 research laboratories that work in partnership with the sector’s major players. AÉROCENTRE has been a member of Groupement des Industries Francaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales (GIFAS, The French association for the aeronautic and space industry) since January 2010. The cluster of excellence concentrates a range of skills, including cabin-equipment engineering, precision manufacturing relying on advanced technology, and high-quality production harnessing the expertise of the luxury-goods industry. As part of various collaborative projects involving other players in the sector, AÉROCENTRE also provides services in relation to engineering and certification as well as contract manufacturing, and in the field of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). AÉROCENTRE’s products include ready-designed and certified cabin equipment. The cluster also has a new AÉROCENTRE engineering department made up of experts with over 20 years of experience in equipment conception for cabin modification. This department provides R&D and design solutions according to clients’ specific needs, while creating products that are certified for aeronautical use. Regarding MRO, AÉROCENTRE proposes maintenance solutions for many types of commercial and business aircraft. Additionally, AÉROCENTRE offers contract-manufacturing solutions that allow its clients to reduce the number of partners and suppliers they require: this is achieved through offering a unique interface covering both parts and equipment subcontracting needs. AÉROCENTRE supplies precision mechanical components, subassemblies and systems. AÉROCENTRE has a wide range of clients, including Atcom Télémétrie, a specialist in radio and infrared data transmission, and Ric Environnement, which deals with industrial recycling. AÉROCENTRE has also worked for PGA AVIONICS, LISI AEROSPACE CREUZET INDRAERO SIREN and THALES AVIONICS, among many others. About AÉROCENTRE AÉROCENTRE is a French cluster of aeronautical excellence that specialises in cabin interiors for aircraft. It was created in May 2009 in the Centre region of France. The cluster has 45 member companies, which employ 4,500 staff. In the Centre region, a total of 220 companies (including the 45 companies that belong to the cluster) employ 16,000 people in all. AÉROCENTRE will be present at Aircraft Interiors Expo (Hall 6 B56C), which takes place from 27 to 29 March 2012 in Hamburg (northern Germany). For further information about Aircraft Interiors Expo, please go to: http://www.aircraftinteriorsexpo.com/   For further information about AÉROCENTRE, please go to: www.aero-centre.fr  

NDI, the Northern Defence Industry forum, is organizing its annual conference in Bristol (in south-western England) from 13 to 14 March 2012. Leading figures from the government, the Ministry of Defence and industry, from France and the UK, will meet to share their expert advice and knowledge, both as part of the conference and in the Meet the Buyer part of the event. In addition to developing their knowledge of the UK’s market in the sectors of defence, aerospace, security and space, this conference will enable participating companies to explore opportunities arising from co-operation between France and the UK following the 2010 Defence and Security Co-operation Treaty . The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London is assisting in the recruitment of French companies attending the event. Company representatives will also be able to meet prime contractors and qualified contacts through the Meet the Buyer event. With 50 buyers attending and speakers from industry and government covering the four sectors, this is a unique opportunity to learn and network with key buyers in order to, ultimately, win business. More information on this event can be found at: http://www.ndiconference.com

The French Trade Commission in London will present eight French companies on its stand, which will be part of the French Pavilion at Farnborough International Air Show. The Farnborough Air Show will take place from 19 to 23 July 2010. The French Pavilion (Stand A15 in Hall 1 at the Farnborough Air Show, from 19 to 23 July) will offer a unique environment in which visitors will be able to discover new products and find potential business partners. The exhibiting companies will showcase a range of cutting-edge products and technologies from across the entire aerospace sector. These companies are aiming to reinforce their professional contacts and explore new business opportunities between France and the UK. The companies due to attend are listed below; a more comprehensive catalogue with full details on each of the exhibitors is available upon request. Aquarese  Aquarese designs and produces machinery for the automotive sector (engines and bodies) as well as the aerospace industry. Its processes and products include scouring, abrasive cutting-out, micro-drilling, water-jet cutting-out, washing/flushing, deburring, assembly and test, autofrettage, and fatigue test.  For further information, please go to: www.aquarese.fr     Aviatec  Aviatec specialises in aerospace product distribution, with a product portfolio covering a full range of chemicals, including adhesives, lubricants, sealants, paints, cleaners and surface-treatment products. Aviatec also offers global sourcing contracts, which cover outsourcing, stock management, quality control, shelf-life monitoring and call delivery. Aviatec already works with 1,500 customers worldwide, including major airlines (Air France/KLM), OEMs (EADS), MROs and other aerospace companies.  For further information, please go to: www.aviatec.net     Forest Liné