Belgian flight simulation device manufacturer Euramec has revealed plans for new regional sales and technology centres in India and Canada.

The Indian centre, launched in conjunction with the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries (SIATI), is expected to open in 2020 and will combine R&D and sales.Featuring collaborative space for research and development with universities, the facility will help to develop SIATI's aerospace business network in order to execute customised simulation projects and support Euramec's standard product line.

The centre will focus on flight simulation R&D to match world-class flight simulation solutions with the expanding aerospace business in India.

A recent report in The Times of India stated: “With India intending to buy 2,100 new aircraft valued at US$290 billion, together with infrastructure modernisation and huge investments, an expanding air fleet and the growing domestic economy makes aviation the hottest sector in terms of a career.”

Euramec CEO Bert Buyle adds: “As India is the fastest growing domestic aviation market in the world for three consecutive years, we see the necessity to have a local presence here to support our flight simulation product line and to take on customised projects cooperating with industry through a mutually beneficial Industrial strategic partnership.”

Shivinder Singh joins as business development director for the India office, specialising in light to super midsize business aircraft. His focus will be maintaining the fundamental principles of comprehensive market research while promoting the company's current exclusive offerings in flight simulation devices.

The company has also chosen Canada as a future sales and maintenance site. Euramec NV will continue to develop advanced flight training devices for the global markets from its head office in Belgium but the company structure is being adjusted to reflect the needs of customers. Buyle explains: “Our efforts in the international markets resulted in a strong commercial outlook. We need to scale up and have selected Canada as our home base for the North American market.”

The Canadian and Bengaluru centres join a growing list of Euramec sales and support centres of technical excellence around the world. Each centre has a unique industry focus, and is supported by a clear digital strategy.