US-based Company's First Mid-East Event Outing
Dubai, UAE. 18th September, 2007 - Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a Crane Co. segment and a major supplier of systems and components for critical aerospace and defence applications, is officially debuting its new SmartStemTM Tire Pressure Indication System for the Middle East at the Dubai Airshow - the 10th showing for the aerospace exhibition which runs at the Airport Expo Dubai from November 11-15 2007.
The system features a wireless design which provides an easy, accurate method of maintaining proper aircraft tire pressure - very important both to aircraft safety and economics as improper tire pressure can substantially shorten tire life.
Using SmartStemTM wireless technology, the system operates by replacing the aircraft's existing tire inflation valve stem with a wireless valve stem that senses and communicates tire pressure, temperature, and other stored information to a control unit onboard the aircraft or to a handheld reader.
The system is flight proven on Boeing's 777, which has incorporated the SmartStemTM technology in Crane's Tire and Brake Monitoring System on all new-production 777 aircraft since May 2007. In addition, it is currently being developed by Crane for the Brake Control and Monitoring System for the Boeing 787.
Speaking about the company making its debut at the Dubai Airshow in 2007; Kevin Wright, Group Vice President, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, said: "The Dubai Airshow has continued to strengthen at a phenomenal rate and is now one of the top three events of-its-kind in the world. The Middle East aerospace industry is one of the fastest growing anywhere and we place a firm emphasis on doing business in the region."
The SmartStemTM Tire Pressure Indication System is also being tailored for the military market as well as the general aviation market. A significant industry agreement will be announced at the National Business Aviation Association convention in the US later this month.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is one of 130 new-to-market exhibitors from 24 countries for the Dubai Airshow this year. Accounting for one tenth of the show's entire exhibitor profile, it is the highest number of inaugural participants to date.
Alison Weller, Aerospace Director of Fairs & Exhibitions, which organise the show, said: "The significant increase in new exhibitors underscores the growing importance that is now placed on the event as an international meeting place of business for the world's aerospace industry. The Middle East aerospace industry is one of the fastest growing in the world and is being monitored by players from East to West- a fact reflected in our diverse and global exhibitor profile."
The Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest yet, with up to 900 exhibitors expected. This year's show has recorded a 34% increase on floor space on Dubai 2005. Future growth will be accommodated by a move to the new purpose-built site at Dubai Exhibition World in 2009, which is being built at Dubai World Central, the huge urban aviation complex currently underway at Jebel Ali, 30 kilometres outside Dubai city.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a major supplier of systems and components for critical aerospace and defence applications. Product and service offerings are organised in solution sets, and include Landing System Solutions, Sensing and Utility Solutions, Fluid Management Solutions, Power Solutions, Microwave Systems Solutions, Electronic Manufacturing Solutions, Microelectronics Solutions and Cabin Solutions. Products are manufactured under the brand names ELDEC, General Technology, Hydro-Aire, Interpoint, Keltec, Lear Romec, Olektron, P.L. Porter and Signal Technology.
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About Fairs & Exhibitions' Aerospace Division:
Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E) is one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector having conceptualized the Dubai Airshow and organised it, in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces, since its inception in 1989. This year marks the 10th anniversary edition of the Dubai Airshow the 2007 event is taking place at the Airport Expo in November.
F&E, which maintains offices in London and Dubai, has widespread and long-standing relationships with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the industry it serves and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence.
The company also organises the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference and exhibition on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association. MEBA is now a biennial event with the 2008 edition scheduled for November next year.
Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) is a new event emerging from F&E's dedicated Aerospace Division. It will be held at the Airport Expo Dubai in June 2008 and will service the region's rapidly developing commercial and business aviation fleets.
The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Middle East Exhibition & Conference is the latest event to be added to F&E's growing portfolio. The event will be organised in conjunction with AVIATION WEEK, which has an excellent track record of organising MRO events. The inaugural event is to be held in the beginning of 2009 to cater to growing regional demand for MRO services.
For further information:
Sam Dulka,
MCS/Action,
PO box 20970, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 390 2960;
email: sam.d@actionprgroup.com
Or visit the Dubai Airshow online at: www.dubaiairshow.org
Or for more information on Crane Aerospace & Electronics, visit www.craneae.com, and for Crane Co., visit www.craneco.com.
Marilyn Scwartz,
Director Communiactions
Phone: 425-743-8231
Mobile: 425-327-7876
FAX: (425) 743-8371
E-mail: marilyn.schwartz@craneaerospace.com
Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CR).
© Press Release 2007
