Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
Germany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.
Satish Kirtikar has been appointed Turbomeca India Engines
Turbomeca, has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Indian operations.
Satish Kirtikar has taken up the position of Managing Director at Turbomeca India Engines Pvt. Ltd with immediate effect and comes to Turbomeca with considerable experience of both the Original Equipment and Aftermarket business, having worked in the aeronautical and automotive sector since 1978.
During this time he worked for Microturbo (Turbomeca subsidiary) in France and the USA and ACTIA in the USA. Most recently, he has worked for ACTIA in Delhi in the capacity of CEO and Chairman of the Board. Satish has a strong technical and commercial background and has occupied senior positions in engineering, operations and corporate management functions within these international companies.
Satish’s key focus on joining Turbomeca is to grow the business in India and to aggressively regain its favoured supplier position in both the military and civil helicopter engine market. He brings with him strong market knowledge, excellent customer relationships and first-class commercial acumen.
Satish said, "Turbomeca is a great company with a great track record. We have a comprehensive, revitalised and competitive product line-up coupled with a strong, capable team that will deliver world class levels of support and service. What with all of this and the backing of our shareholder, we will strive hard for growth in India."
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