Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate increased collaboration in developing educational programmes with a particular focus on research to foster talent development in the Indian aerospace sector.The MoU was signed in September by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, the then director IIT Kanpur, and Rémi Maillard, president and managing director, Airbus India and South Asia.Under the collaboration, both entities will promote research in advanced technologies and develop programmes and activities to enhance technical capabilities for aerospace students in India. Both organisations will also explore collaboration opportunities with global institutes where students will get to work on projects relevant to the sector.Prof. S. Ganesh, officiating director, IIT Kanpur, said, IIT Kanpur has been relentlessly pursuing its vision to support innovation, research, and entrepreneurial activities in technology-based fields, and aerospace is one of the key thrust areas in this endeavour. This collaboration with Airbus Group indeed is a significant step. The collaboration is certain to enhance the industry experience of aerospace engineering students at the institute.Rémi Maillard said, At Airbus, we are firmly committed to developing the aerospace ecosystem in India. We continue to invest in education and skill development that will help in the creation of a competent workforce in the country. This MoU will harness Airbus expertise and IIT Kanpurs capabilities in education, research and training to nurture the next generation of technology leaders.Prof. GM Kamath, head, department of aerospace engineering at IIT Kanpur, mentioned, The aerospace engineering department of IIT Kanpur has historically been at the forefront with regard to building strong industry-academia connections, and leveraging our research to train our students to be more industry-ready. We are confident that this MOU will lead to impactful outcomes for not only Airbus and IIT Kanpur, but also for the aerospace ecosystem of India at large.We also published the following articles recentlyAirbus & IIT Kanpur sign MoU to boost Indian aerospace talentAirbus and the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) have signed an MoU to collaborate on developing education programs in the aerospace sector. The partnership aims to enhance technical capabilities for aerospace students in India and provide them with mentorship, exposure, and industry experience. The collaboration will also explore opportunities with global institutes for students to work on relevant projects. The agreement will contribute to the growth of the aerospace industry in India.TN plans big bang in defence, aerospaceTamil Nadu has positioned itself as a hub for the aerospace and defense sectors through the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TANDIC). The state government is focusing on creating enabling infrastructure and ecosystem, such as testing facilities for drones, electronic warfare, and communication. Coimbatore, Hosur, and Trichy are being developed as specific hubs, while Chennai will have a strategic electronics cluster. The hub and spoke model will also provide opportunities for the MSME sector. Additionally, Tamil Nadu plans to create a space cluster in Tuticorin due to the upcoming ISRO launchpad.Tamil Nadu plans big bang in defence, aerospaceTamil Nadu is positioning itself as a hub for the aerospace and defence sectors through the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TANDIC). The state government has identified five nodes for TANDIC and aims to attract investment in defence production facilities. The focus areas include space tech, aircraft design and manufacturing, small aircraft manufacturing, drones, ammunition, and propulsion systems. The government is also developing specific hubs in Coimbatore, Hosur, and Trichy. Tamil Nadu aims to become the aerospace and defence capital of India, enhancing its technical prowess and creating opportunities for the MSME sector.

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