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H E L I C O P T E R S 9/2010 FINMECCANICA MAGAZINE AGUSTAWESTLAND only occupied a small slice of the civil helicopter market in Russia, but the country is gradually opening its skies to the use of helicopters, particularly around major cities. The continuing importance of the oil and gas sector in Russia, plus the emergence of new applications such as emergency medical services and civil protection, mean that there is great potential for future growth in the rotary wing sector. In June a time capsule was laid at the base of the foundations in Tomolino, during an official ceremony which was attended by representatives and dignitaries from the partners. Speaking after the ceremony, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, said: “We have been building a remarkable industrial base in Russia in recent years by establishing major collaborations with prime local companies in various fields of the civil sector. This latest landmark provides clear evidence of our commitment to playing an increasing role in the region by the mean of a mutually beneficial industrial co-operation, particularly in the civil rotorcraft sector.” Commenting on the significance of the joint venture, AgustaWestland Chief Executive Giuseppe Orsi explained: “The start of construction work is an important milestone in what we believe will be a very important partnership for the future. AgustaWestland has had a presence in Russia for many years and we have achieved some important commercial sales recently including the AW119, AW109 Power, Grand and the AW139. However, the HeliVert joint venture will bring a different dimension to our presence. The AW139 has been identified by Russian industry as a benchmark in its class and we look forward to the many opportunities which exist in Russia and CIS civil markets.” Oboronprom Director General Andrey Reus added: “The start of the plant’s construction signifies a new stage of the growing mutually beneficial co-operation between Russian and Italian helicopter manufacturers. Thanks to it we will gain access to new technical production solutions and high helicopter servicing quality standards. We will seek to broaden our cooperation, including by gradually localising Italian helicopter manufacture in Russia.” Oboronprom overview The Oboronprom Corporation was formed in 2002 and is a diversified industrial-investment group in the engineering and high technology sectors. It employs more than 100,000 people. Russian Helicopters is Oboronprom’s helicopter manufacturing business. Oboronprom’s key activities include: participation in defence industry restructuring; development of integrated processes in the sector; streamlining production, financial and economic relations among enterprises; attracting foreign investments; consolidating shareholdings in defence industry companies. BACK IN THE RUNNING FOR MARINE ONE AgustaWestland has signed an agreement with Boeing enabling the two companies to make a bid for the US Navy’s Marine One programme (VXX) to provide the next generation US Presidential helicopter fleet. Boeing will acquire a licence from AgustaWestland for US production of the AW101. The agreement gives Boeing the full intellectual property, data and production rights to convert the AW101 into a Boeing product for the VXX competition. If selected, Boeing will be the prime contractor and will design, build and deliver the aircraft, designated Boeing 101, at one of its US facilities. AgustaWestland’s role will be fully addressed once Boeing is on contract with the Navy. The original VXX contract was awarded in 2005. AgustaWestland built four test vehicles and five pilot production aircraft under an agreement with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. The VXX programme was halted by the US government in 2009 and a new competition has since been launched. Commenting on the agreement, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Finmeccanica Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Finmeccanica and Boeing enjoy a long and successful history spanning four decades. We carefully evaluated the situation and made a strategic decision to work with Boeing because it is the best solution for the VXX competition.” “The agreement with Boeing confirms the capability of AgustaWestland and Finmeccanica, and AW101 in particular, to compete in the American market.” AgustaWestland Chief Executive Giuseppe Orsi added: “We listened to the US customer and structured an agreement that best meets the Navy’s requirements. After careful evaluation we made a strategic decision to work with Boeing because this is the best solution for the VXX competition. The AW101 is the right aircraft for this mission; there are many reasons why it won the first time around. It is important to keep in mind that AgustaWestland received accolades for its performance in delivering on time and on cost the nine aircraft of the previous programme.” Right: a Grand helicopter in Russia. Top: participants at the inauguration ceremony for the new assembly line. Facing page: the Boeing 101 58 59
D E F E N C E A N D S E C U R I T Y E L E C T R O N I C S 9/2010 FINMECCANICA MAGAZINE DRS TECHNOLOGIES REFUELING IN FLIGHT: READY FOR TAKE-OFF GREAT EXPECTATIONS AMONG THE EMPLOYEES OF DRS INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS RE- GARDING THE TENDER LAUNCHED BY THE AIR FORCE FOR THE NEW MULTI- MISSION REFUELING AIRCRAFT. AT BOEING – IN THE RUNNING FOR THE ORDER – THE FINMECCANICA COM- PANY WOULD SUPPLY THE AERIAL RE- FUELING OPERATORS STATION, A STATE-OF-THE-ART SOLUTION FOR IN- FLIGHT REFUELING On Monday, June 7, more than 700 employees at DRS Integrated Manufacturing Solutions in Johnstown, Pennsylvania held a rally to gain local, state and national support for Boeing’s bid to secure the contract for the NewGen Tanker from the US Air Force. The NewGen Tanker is Boeing’s latest American-made, multi-mission aerial refueling aircraft, which Boeing asserts will save US taxpayers nearly USD 29 billion in fuel consumption dollars. The Tanker would be an upgrade from the Air Force’s current KC-135 tanker, which is also made by Boeing, holding more fuel, cargo and troops and providing an easier to operate interface than the current version. Boeing is bidding for the contract against French airplane manufacturer and EADS subsidiary Airbus. The contract is expected to be awarded in November. The Aerial Refueling Operators Station (AROS), which DRS would provide for the program, uses state-ofthe-art technology to control aerial refueling operations. Aerial refueling is the process of transferring fuel from one aircraft to another during flight. As the originator of this technology in the 1940s, Boeing has long been an industry leader. According to Boeing, the AROS will deliver improvements over the KC- 135 Tanker including: • an advanced fly-by-wire system offering more precise and reliable control; • a well-developed set of rules that are used to determine the commands to be sent to a system to give the AROS rock-solid flying characteristics; • the Automatic Load Alleviation System, which automatically sends flight commands to alleviate forces on the boom and reduce boom operator workload; • a full-time Independent Disconnect System that eliminates the danger of damage to the AROS or the receiver aircraft. Allowing the AROS operator to retract the noz- zle from the receiver aircraft receptacle independent of the state of the receiver boom latches; • reduced maintenance requirements. Estimated at up to USD 50 billion to build 179 NewGen Tankers, the proposed contract represents economic opportunity for Pennsylvania, as Boeing plans to utilize several companies in the state, including Bren- ner Aerostructures in Bensalem; Dunmore in Bristol; Maxima Technologies in Lancaster; Reiker in Aston; and DRS in Johnstown. The Tankers will also support approximately 50,000 jobs throughout the United States, with more than 800 suppliers in more than 40 states. Relying on its history as a trusted provider of refueling consoles for Boeing’s 767 Tanker sales internationally, DRS Integrated Manufacturing Solutions would build the AROS console and would also be responsible for the cable design of the Tanker. DRS Integrated Manufacturing Solutions is a 180 square foot (55 square meter) manufacturing facility that provides end-to-end electronic manufacturing solutions and services ranging from engineering, supply chain management, assembly, system integration and testing. The AROS console allows aerial refueling operators to plan, monitor and manage their workload more effectively. Boeing provided a NewGen Tanker simulator for the rally, which allowed visitors and DRS employees to experience the latest technology. It provided a simulated refueling of an in-flight fighter aircraft and an opportunity to see what it would be like to pilot the tanker. Dignitaries at the rally included US Rep. Mark Critz and State Senator John Wozniak of Pennsylvania; Cambria County, Pa., commissioners; local economic development representatives and business executives. During the rally, a teaming agreement was signed by DRS C3 & Aviation Group President Alan Dietrich and Mark DeVoss, Boeing’s Director of Supplier Management for Tanker Programs, to mark the partnership between the two companies, should the US Air Force select Boeing for the program. Speaking to DRS employees, elected officials and others, Dietrich said, “The US Air Force selection of a new tanker provider will have a major impact on the Johnstown area, and especially here at DRS. Awarding the contract to Boeing would help DRS continue to provide quality jobs to the great people of this region.” When asked why Boeing chose to partner with DRS for this potential opportunity, Doug Holmes, Boeing’s BDS advocacy communications manager, replied, “DRS was a great partner on the previous RARO (Remote Aerial Refueling Operator) programs. They completed the international tanker program requirements on schedule and cost competitively, making them a perfect teammate. DRS has already proven to The Boeing Company that they have the know-how and experience to provide the AROS refueling stations for the next NewGen Tanker. We at Boeing believe that our suppliers are what make us stand out when bidding for these contracts.” Right: Alton Lundon of Boeing presents a demonstration of the NewGen Tanker refueling simulator to a DRS employee Above: Alan Dietrich, Chairman of the C3 & Aviation Group, and Mark DeVoss, Supplier Management Director of Boeing Tanker Programs signs a partnership agreement 60 61
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