Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries

ARTICLE ON SIATI

Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries (SIATI) was founded in 1991 by Dr.C.G.Krishnadas Nair, the Managing Director, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bangalore on receiving the National Aeronautical Prize (1990), for his outstanding work in Aeronautical Science and Technology. This prize was instituted by the Aeronautics Research & Development Board, Ministry of Defence and given by the Aeronautical Society of India. The said cash award received by him was set apart for the formation of SIATI, after discussion with a number of his colleagues in the Aeronautical Society of India as well as in the industries and research institutions. It was considered that SIATI will be complementary to the Aeronautical Society of India as it will bridge the gap between R&D and industry and focus on technology applications and creation of industrial infrastructure for making aerospace materials, components & Systems/equipment and, in general, develop Aerospace Technology. The SIATI is a unique association, as it is not borne out of the desire of the member organisations to form some sort of trade association to protect their interests, but was founded with a vision and with the support and patronage of major aerospace orgnaisations such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., (HAL), Indian Satellite Research Organisation, (ISRO), Defence Research Development Organisation, (DRDO), Directorate General of Civil Aviation, (DGCA) Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC) and Directorate General of Aircraft Quality Assurance (DGAQA) to encourage and motivate the private industry, especially small and medium scale entrepreneurs to participate in the indigenous development and manufacture of aerospace material, equipment and systems and to bring about synergy among the R&D and Industries within the country and facilitate co-operation with overseas aerospace organisations.

The Prime Objectives of the Society are:
- Promote aerospace technologies and industries in India, encourage potential entrepreneurs to set up medium/small scale industries for manufacture/maintenance of aerospace components, system and materials.
- Provide forum for interaction of industries and users, research & development institutions, universities etc., for the above.
- Conduct Seminars/Workshops, participate in National/International Airshows /Exhibitions / Seminars etc.
- Encourage education and research and, for this purpose, institute scholarships/fellowships, etc. in aerospace.
- Conduct visits within India and abroad, to aerospace industries, Airshows, Symposia/Seminars, etc., to provide for exchange of ideas, transfer of technology etc.
- To collaborate with similar societies, trusts, professional institutions and industries in the country and abroad for achieving its objectives.

The managing committee of SIATI consists of eminent persons drawn from various Indian Aerospace Organisations viz., Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Indian Space Research Organisation, Aeronautical Development Agency, Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification, Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Industry.

The Society as on today has around 330 industry members of small, medium and large-scale industries. They are engaged in Indigenous development and manufacture of aircraft, equipment, Systems, accessories materials, consumables, components, software and software solutions. SIATI is playing a significant role in the indigenous development of aerospace materials, systems and equipment, components etc. SIATI is an important ‘Gateway’ to Indian Aerospace business and Global Co-operation for tie-up in R&D, Technology, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, Co-production and information exchange and is a professionally managed non-profit, non-commercial organisation.

SIATI AWARDS:
SIATI awards are instituted for excellence in indigenous development of technology and manufacture of aerospace materials, components and systems. These awards are presented during the SIATI Anniversary function each year.


During the 10^th Anniversary of SIATI, Her Excellency Smt.V.S.RamaDevi, the Governor of Karnataka, presenting the Awards to the SIATI Member	Her Excellency Smt. Rama Devi, the Governor of Karnataka releasing Souvenir of SIATI. Also seen Air Cmde. (Retd.) J Varkey, Hony. Secretary General, SIATI (left) and Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair, President, SIATI (right) either side of Her Excellency

WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS:
A number of Seminars and Workshops in a particular fields like design, machining of components, manufacture of gears, electric/electronic items, hydraulic items GHES etc., for indigenisation and on subject such as

1.Opportunities for international collaboration.
2.CAD/CAM Applications in Reverse Engineering.
3.Indigenisation of Ground Support Equipment including Tooling, Test Rigs, Test Equipment etc.
4.Civil and Military Aircraft Maintenance.
5.Emerging Trends for Small Aircraft in India.
6.Aerospace Products, Services and Technologies.

SIATI has signed an MoU with Overseas Aerospace Organizations such as Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) UK, Groupement des Industries Francaises Aeronautiques et Spatiales (GIFAS) France, European Association of Aerospace Industries (AECMA), German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) and North West Alliance Aerospace (NWAA) UK, and representatives of Australian industries and research. A number of interactive workshops with Indian and Overseas industries are being conducted. One of the highlights was the Civil Aviation Summit Conference held in Bangalore from 26th to 28th November 2002 and another was a conference on Civil Aviation Safety and Security held recently at Delhi on the 15th and 16th October 2003.

PARTICIPATING IN THE ASIAN AEROSPACE 2004.
SIATI is leading a large delegation to Asian Aerospace exhibition at Singapore under India Pavilion from 24th–29th February 2004. Asian Aerospace is the largest Air show outside Europe and it has significant events where latest technologies are showcased. Apart from HAL & DRDO, there are about 20 Private Companies and Public Sectors participating for the Air show 2004.

Participants Asian Aerospace 2002 at Singapore. Dr.C.G.Krishnadas Nair, President SIATI, (second from left) and Dr.Kota Harinarayana,, 3^rd from left and Air Cmde. (Retd) J Varkey, Hony. Secretary General (fourth)

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