French innovation is sky high at Aircraft Interiors and Aerospace Testing

Aircraft Interiors is the leading international trade show for the sector, bringing together innovative companies in the field of cabin design, in-flight entertainment (IFE) and passenger services. The trade show is organised in parallel with the Aerospace Testing exhibition, a leading European event for the aerospace industry.

Aircraft interiors represent a growing segment within the industry. Future cabin and in-flight entertainment programmes will be launched at Aircraft Interiors, as well as passenger-service applications. The trade show will deal with the main issues in the sector, such as reducing the weight of materials, optimising internal space and renovation solutions.

In 2010, Aircraft Interiors welcomed 500 exhibitors and 11,000 visitors. In all, 118 countries were represented.

The French Pavilion at Aircraft Interiors 2011 (Hall B6, Stand 6B56) will feature 12 innovative companies and organisations. These companies are listed below.

Aerocentre
Aerocentre is an aerospace cluster that brings together 35 companies based in the centre of France (Région Centre). These companies cover all aspects of the aerospace industry such as cabin and cockpit interiors, aerostructure, security control and certifications, aircraft maintenance, energy and the environment.

For further information, please go to: www.aero-centre.fr

ARM Group
ARM Group is an expert in machining, turning and assembling for markets with high specifications such as aerospace, defence and rail. Its clients include Groupe SAFRAN, EADS Sogerma, Daher Socata, Groupe ZODIAC, and Dassault Aviation.

For further information, please go to: www.arm-grp.com

Atelier Pinton
Atelier Pinton creates bespoke carpets and tapestries in Felletin, near Aubusson in France. Its products include custom-made hand-tufted carpets and rugs as well as tapestries. The mill works with contemporary artists and designers to create unique designs.

For further information, please go to: www.ateliers-pinton.com

Attax
Attax has designed and manufactured aircraft seat attachment fittings for leading aircraft seat makers for 30 years. Attax is introducing a new range of standardised, easily operated fittings, which address the growing demand for reduced costs and for saving time in the final assembly line.

For further information, please go to: www.attax.com

CabinExpAir
CabinExpAir offers a full range of products and services for airline cabins, incorporating the latest technological innovations in keeping with operating expenditure and investment budgets. CabinExpAir will showcase its Upgrading Concept seats at Aircraft Interiors 2011.

For further information, please go to: www.cabinexpair.com

Chateauroux Airport
Chateauroux Airport is an industrial airport, which is located south of Paris, in central France. The airport is dedicated to cargo, pilot training, aircraft housing, maintenance, dismantling and recycling. Chateauroux Airport offers large parking and hangar facilities and offers the opportunity for original equipment manufacturers (OEM), maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) entities and other aerospace players to develop their activities on site, in flexible and cost-effective conditions.

For further information, please go to: www.chateauroux-airport.com

Cogit Composites
Cogit Composites is an engineering company that specialises in composite materials, from design and structure calculation to process simulation (infusion and RTM).

For further information, please go to: www.cogit-composites.com

Composite Industrie
Composite Industrie specialises in the design, certification, manufacturing and repair of aerospace and defence parts, as well as systems for composite and hybrid-metal composite parts.

For further information, please go to: www.composite-industrie.com

Elta
Elta, which is a subsidiary of AREVA TA & OHB Technology, designs, manufactures, and supports emergency locator transmitters, which are approved by leading aircraft manufacturers.

For further information, please go to: www.elta.fr

INDRAERO SIREN
INDRAERO SIREN specialises in the design, production and integration of aeronautical systems and aircraft interiors. The company handles the global outsourcing of production for primary sheet-metal parts manufacturing, structural bonding and assembly by welding or riveting.

For further information, please go to: www.iaosi.fr

PGA
PGA specialises in IFE/CMS for private jets, as well as offering customised HD for aircraft used by heads of state. PGA is a leader in LED snake light solutions.

For further information, please go to: www.pga-avionics.com

Simair
Simair supplies airlines with bespoke VIP and CJ galleries, privacy compartments and monuments, standard and commercial galleries, stowages, dividers, partitions and ATR security cockpit doors.

For further information, please go to: www.simair.com

SMAC
SMAC is an expert in noise-damping solutions for aircraft interiors. The company offers a wide range of customised products including shock absorbers, fuselage damping materials, solutions for vibro-acoustic reduction, and cabin-noise reduction applications.

For further information, please go to: www.smac.fr

SWI
SWI acts as a subcontractor and service provider in the creation of upholstery and the manufacture of a range of leather and fabric seat covers, as well as armrest stuffing and fuselage and panel trim.

For further information, please go to: www.swi-entreprise.com

The French Pavilion at Aerospace Testing (Hall B4, Stand L21) will feature five innovative companies and organisations. These companies are listed below.

BCSA Gear
BCSA Gear manufactures custom-designed high-speed rotating test systems with a wide range of applications in various fields, including aeronautics and defence. The company’s strength lies in its close technical collaboration with customers to ensure optimum design and manufacture.

For further information, please go to: www.bcsa.fr

Clemessy Group
Clemessy Group is an expert in electrical engineering, automation and mechanised systems. The company has developed the TestinView system for the design and validation of electronic systems during MIL, SIL and HIL phases.

For further information, please go to: www.clemessy.com

iXMotion
iXMotion is a leading manufacturer of multi-axis motion systems such as flight motion simulators, inertial testing equipment, as well as ground and bedded positioners for civilian and military applications.

For further information, please go to: www.ixmotion.com

ECA Sinters
ECA Sinters offers a wide range of solutions for aeronautics applications such as aircraft assembly lines, the supply of equipment and maintenance facilities.

For further information, please go to: www.ecagroup.com

Sonaxis
Sonaxis manufactures specific ultrasonic probes with frequencies of between 200 kHz and 20 MHz. The company develops specific solutions that are tailored to any need. This includes high-frequency probes and analytical tools dedicated to inspecting microwelds.

For further information, please go to: www.sonaxis.com

About UBIFRANCE
UBIFRANCE is the French Agency for International Business Development, and is part of France’s export-support framework.

As the partner of reference for French companies wishing to export, UBIFRANCE offers a complete range of services based on the provision of information about export markets, about legal issues and regulations, and about 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 organising the French Pavilions at Aircraft Interiors and Aerospace Testing, which will take place in Hamburg (in northern Germany) from 5 to 7 April 2011.

The French Pavilion at Aircraft Interiors 2011 (Hall B6, Stand 6B56) will feature 12 innovative companies and organisations; the French Pavilion at Aerospace Testing (Hall B4, Stand L21) will feature five innovative companies and organisations.

For further information, please go to: www.ubifrance.fr

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