The Hindu Business Line : Friday, August 17, 2007

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HAL tests two Dhruv versions
The home-made multi-role advanced light helicopter Dhruv crossed one more milestone on Thursday as its maker, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, tested two new versions for the military. Making their 30-minute demonstrations were a navy blue ... More

INSIGHT
The fatigue factor in flight safety
The recent DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) rule on flight and duty time limitation for flight crew is about the best safety initiative in India for a long time. Proper implementation and follow up are necessary for getting the true ... More

POLICY
International airlines to have it easy
Procedures for operating code share flights simplified More

SHIPPING
Sical Logistics arm buys Rs 100-cr dredger
Chennai, Aug. 16 Sical Logistics Ltd on Thursday announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Norsea Offshore Pte Ltd, has purchased a dredger for $25 million (Rs 100 crore). The dredger, built a year-ago, was purchased from Shanghai Duo Jun ... More

SOFTWARE
TWB ties up with Canadian co for meeting aerospace needs
Bangalore, Aug.16 The Writers Block (TWB) has augmented its service offerings by collaborating with Technocraft Solutions based in Quebec, Canada, which specialises in aerospace and defence engineering and integrated logistics support ... More

HUMAN RESOURCES
HAL, CAE setting up simulation school
Bangalore, Aug. 16 Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is investing in a Rs 200-crore joint-venture helicopter flight simulation training school in Bangalore — the first in the country. A shareholders’ agreement is due to be signed in ... More

RAILWAYS
Rail Wheel Factory set to raise capacity
Bangalore, Aug. 16 The Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) here is poised to increase its capacity to meet the growing demand from both the Indian Railways and private sector. It is expecting funds soon from the Railways board for ramping up its ... More

TRENDS
No pleasure trip, this!
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