Helicopter market in Asia Pacific set to take off

Is there demand for helicopters engineering technology graduates?


Well it depends! The industry is bracing itself for growth in the next few years. You can read the article below and also the links to the article in FLIGHT GLOBAL.


But the industry is also selective. The want the BEST. As they too are demanded by their clients to deliver the best. Most civilian helicopter operators operate charter services.


Some charter their helicopters to oil and gas industry, which have a very strict demand for safety and reliability. They don't tolerate delays and grounding of aircraft that affect their production schedules.


So those in the helicopter program must understand this fact. You are good, the job will find you; if you are just marginal then you'll find the industry will close its doors, in spite of your paper qualification. It may sound to be cruel, but this is the fact of life in the helicopter industry.






Helicopter manufacturers are optimistic about growth in the Asia-Pacific region, despite the adverse impact on private helicopter orders during last year's financial downturn, believing that sales in key segments such as homeland security, military and search and rescue missions will continue to increase.Eurocopter, which has 2,000 helicopters in Asia Pacific, sums up the region as the "number one helicopter market in the world". Its fleet in the area makes up about a quarter of its worldwide total, says Norbert Ducrot, Eucocopter's senior vice-president Asia Pacific sales. "We have 52% of the Asia-Pacific market," he adds.

SINGAPORE 2010: Helicopter market in Asia Pacific set to take off

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Social Responsibilities of Air Transportation

1. Safety and security

Every year millions of people travel by air. Air safety and security is a vital element for travelers. Especially after the September 2001 incident at the World Trade Center.

Airlines, airports and the aviation authority have taken drastic measures to ensure air travel is safe.

Sometimes at the inconvenience of the travelers themselves. They have to follow strict body search at airports. Their hand carry luggage are subjected to thorough checks by airport security officers.

http://www.airsafe.com/

2. Environmental friendly

Aerospace industry and air travel are contributers of water, air and noise pollution. It also carry some dangerous goods as cargo on board the aircraft. Spillage of those dangerous goods like chemicals would have serious adverse effects on the environment.

The construction of airports, roads leading to it and other supporting infrastructures would damage the natural ecosystem if not properly manage. There is a requirement in most countries for an Environment Impact Assessment (E.I.A) to be carried out.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_and_the_environment

3. Disabled and reduced mobility people

The requirements in many develop countries for access to air travel by this group of passenger is being supported by their respective governments.

In USA and UK regulations are enforced to ensure airlines and airports provide easy access to this group of people. In Malaysia pressure groups in the form of NGO are championing their cause.

http://www.caa.co.uk

4. Education, Research and Development

Aerospace scientists are pioneers in many technologies. Innovations and new inventions are many. In quite a number of aerospace nations we will find strong collaboration between the industry and the universities. The smart partnership is a win win for both the industries and the educational communities.

http://www.erau.edu/

5. Medical and Health

The technology developed for aerospace systems are now being used in the field of medical engineering. New smart materials are finding its uses in many surgeries and procedures that help patients.

Satellites are helping doctors to communicate with other remote hospitals around the world. In fact the advancement in satellite communication are making remotely controlled surgery a possibility in this era.

http://ipp.nasa.gov/innovation/

6. Search and Rescue

During the tsunami disaster in Acheh Indonesia the air rescue had played a very significant role in saving thousands of life. Airlift of injured people, dropping of food and medical supplies are carried out by aircrafts and helicopters during emergencies.

http://www.cnn.com

7. Quality of Life

Aerospace technology had changed the way people work, travel, communicate and exchange information. One would not be able to function properly if we are deprived of the modern technology and facilities accorded by the advancement in aerospace.

8. Information and communication

Aerospace technology greatest contribution apart from flying is in satellite communication. Many people lives are now depended on the system. Flight navigation, Global positioning , Tracking of goods, Weather forecast, Broadcasting, Mapping and etc.

http://www.insidegnss.com/

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