Canada's aircraft support company to showcase expertise at BRIDEX 2009

THE second edition of the Brunei International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BRIDEX 2009), which is scheduled to be held from August 12 to 15 at the new purpose-built Exhibition and Convention Centre in Jerudong, will showcase cutting-edge technology and systems for the army, navy, air force as well as for security and law enforcement agencies from around the Asia Pacific region.

BRIDEX 2009 is organised by the Royal Brunei Technical Services (RBTS), and is fully supported by the Ministry of Defence (MinDef). BRIDEX 2009 will be the first integrated tri-service defence and security exhibition to be held in a single venue, maximising interacting opportunities between exhibitors and delegates. "This will be beneficial to the exhibitors for their business growth and also beneficial to the delegates in enhancing their capabilities to address security challenges," said RBTS.

This year's event will see exhibitors displaying their cutting-edge equipment and systems that could be utilised by agencies such as Brunei's National Disaster Management Centre.

Representing Canada at BRIDEX 2009, Field Aviation is one of the world's leading full-service aircraft modification and support centres. Field Aviation has been supporting the domestic and international aviation community since 1947. With facilities in Calgary and Toronto, Field Aviation is a major North American aircraft service organisation providing aircraft modification and integration, installation, distribution, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), engineering and component manufacturing services for regional, business and government aircraft operators worldwide.

Field Aviation has enjoyed worldwide recognition in the development of specialised modifications for adapting aircraft platforms for special mission applications. "Field Aviation has the engineering and manufacturing expertise that can support specialised requirements for a nation's civil and defence applications," said company officials. The company's demonstrated track record includes applications for role in maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, research and development, fisheries patrol, illegal immigration, ground surveillance, search and rescue, flight inspection and ice detection.

Field Aviation's capabilities extend to a diverse array of low, medium and high speed aircraft platforms in the fixed and rotary wing categories.

"Our teams of highly trained professionals are capable of conducting a multitude of heavy checks, airframe structural repairs and modifications, exterior and interior refurbishments, along with a comprehensive array of avionics and aircraft engineering services," said Field Aviation.

Field Aviation manufactures a wide range of aircraft parts for OEMs as well as replacement parts under the Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA) and the Parts Design Authority (PDA) of Transport Canada. The company manufacture kits for the Embraer EMB120 Cargo Door Baggage Restraint System, Bombardier CRJ Cabin Class Divider, Bombardier DASH 8 Cabin Class Divider, Bombardier Dash 8 Passenger Window Blinds, Saab 340 Cargo Interior Kits, Beech 1900 STC floor board fabrication, Bombardier Dash 8 EGPWS, Bombardier Dash 8 TCAS and FMS and Bombardier Dash 8 Advanced Flight Deck.

As a member of the Hawker Beechcraft Resale Group, Field Aviation has access to a large inventory of quality pre-owned piston singles and twins, turboprops and jets.

The company also markets the entire range of Hawker Beechcraft general aviation aircraft, including the Bonanza G36, Baron G58, King Air C90GTi, King Air B200GT, King Air 350, Premier IA, Hawker 400XP, Hawker 750, Hawker 900XP and Hawker 4000.

The Brunei Times