Aero India 2013 in pics: MPP, Assystem sign Mou

Bangalore, Feb 8: Aiming to offer a wider range of aerospace services to the Indian market, Assystem and Maini Precision Products (MPP) on Thursday announced signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for future collaborations.

Maini group -- a design and manufacturing company -- is planning to diversify into defence, land and aerospace systems, while Assystem is an international engineering and innovation consultancy.

"This collaboration aims at offering a wider range of aerospace services to the Indian market, at an apt time when the various procurement programmes of the Indian ministry of defence are at a mature stage," a release from MPP said.

The memorandum was signed at the ongoing Aero India show here.

Assystem's long experience in setting up assembly and manufacturing processes would be greatly complemented by MPP's expertise in design, manufacturing, delivery and testing services on parts and tools, it said.

"This first MoU is intended towards leading to an enlarged collaboration aimed at supporting European Original Equipment Manufacturers while increasing their international footprint," it added.

The MoU was signed by Dominique Louis, chairman, Assystem and Gautam Maini, executive director, Maini Group. The programme was attended by several other top officials of the two companies.

US fighter aircraft F-16

An US fighter aircraft F-16 performs on the 2nd day of the Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Light Combat Aircraft "Tejas"

Light Combat Aircraft "Tejas" performs on the 2nd day of the Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Light Combat Aircraft "Tejas" fly

Light Combat Aircraft "Tejas" fly past the parked aircrafts during the 2nd day of the Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru on Thursday.

AESA Radar designed by DRDO

AESA Radar designed by DRDO on Brazilian Embraer during the 2nd day of the Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Visitors enjoying the site of parked aircrafts

Visitors enjoying the site of parked aircrafts on the 2nd day of the Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Flying Bulls Zlin 50LX single-engine

Flying Bulls Zlin 50LX single-engine and single-seater aerobatic display team from the Czech Republic perform during the 2nd day of the Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh

Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh inside the cockpit of s C-17 Globemaster aircraft at Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Air Base, in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne speaks at a press conference

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne speaks at a press conference on the 2nd day of the Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Visitors having a look of a model of Rafale aircraft

Visitors having a look of a model of Rafale aircraft at a stall during the 2nd day of the Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Airbase in Bengaluru on Thursday.

PTI