EADS Test & Services installs test systems at GTRE
Article Type: News and views From: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, Volume 80, Issue 6
European Aeronautic Defence and Space (EADS) Test & Services (T&S)will support the development of the first jet engine to be completely designed and manufactured in India. Following successful acceptance trials, EADS T&S will install its Universal Throttle Systems at the Indian Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE). The Throttles will support the Kaveri Engine Development Programme, the Kaveri being the first jet engine to be completely designed and manufactured in India specifically to meet the requirements of the Indian environment and is a key component for India’s Light Combat Aircraft. The throttle systems have been configured by EADS T&S to meet the exacting needs of GTRE in providing a flexible and capable test platform for the Kaveri Engine and they will play a significant role in the development and proving of the Kaveri Engine.
EADS T&S contribution to this major ground-breaking, programme in India reinforces T&S position as a leading supplier to this growing market sector.
“The Kaveri Engine is the first engine ever developed completely by India and EADS Test & Service are very proud to be associated with it”said Doug McGinn, CEO, T&S UK. “We are delighted that GTRE decided to use our Universal Throttle System and we are confident that it will be able to fully support the engine development programme as it offers the flexibility and programmability required.”
