Microtecnica, the aerospace equipment specialist, has announced a strategic alliance with Korean aerospace manufacturer Hanwha Corporation. The agreement will see Microtecnica and Seoul-based Hanwha collaborating on Korean aerospace programmes as preferred partners for the design, and manufacture of equipment and systems, strengthening the actuation specialist's presence in the Korean market.
Microtecnica worked with Hanwha to produce a hydraulic system power control unit for the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH) programme. In addition, it is expected Microtecnica and Hanwha will collaborate on future business to provide flight control systems to international customers.
Alan Bean, chief executive of Microtecnica, says: "Hanwha is Korea's leading aerospace manufacturer with ambitions to grow outside of its domestic market, while Microtecnica is one of the world's largest actuation companies seeking to expand our presence in the Korean market. It's an ideal partnership which will help strengthen our position as a global player, bring shared efficiencies and allow both of us access to a wider industry market."
Hanwha Aerospace, a division of Hanwha Corporation, specialises in the manufacture of hydraulic systems, flight control actuators and fuel systems for aircraft, and guided weapons.
Microtecnica has meanwhile announced that it has agreed with Panavia, EADS Defence & Security and BAE Systems to maintain wing sweep actuators for the Royal Air Force's Tornado aircraft fleet.
Source: Flight Daily News
