Attadus Inc. opens office in Finland

Attadus Inc. has recently opened an office in Helsinki, Finland. This is part of the aerospace and defense company’s global expansion plans which started with offices in Singapore and India in 2018.
Speaking on this occasion, the company’s President, Captain Shrinath Sundaram said, “We are happy to open an office in Finland. Thereby marking our first European presence. The strengthening of ties between the nations in technological areas has fostered a healthy business relationship.” “The Finnish team is highly capable and motivated and are working in multi domain projects in aerospace and defense,” he added.

The Connecticut-based company, along with its Indian partners DIVOTE PRIVATE LIMITED, formulated a first-of-its kind degree course in the aviation sector, Bachelor of Vocational degree in Airport Operations. Attadus Inc. expertise spreads across various sectors — Manufacturing, Aviation, Raw Materials, Defense —from which it derives a set of professionals that form the core team.

The company’s services include aircraft and engine leasing, maintenance, repair and overhaul, manufacturing, defense systems, aerospace and aviation academia and research and development.

In 2019, the company aims to venture into charter and freighter services and expand its manufacturing line across APAC region.

October 10, 2018 at 10:53 am | press-release | No comment

Attadus partners with AASSC for CVRCE’s Airline Revenue Management Course

Date: September 30, 2018
Attadus Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with C. V. Raman College of Engineering, based out of Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, for Airline Revenue Management course. The course is in alignment of Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC)’s Qualification Packs.

The course will start on December 15 th later this year. The course will be conducted by CVRCE as add-on training, part of their MBA course.

Attadus’ President, Capt. Shrinath Sundaram, carried out a5-day ‘Train the Trainers’ program, under the prescribed norm of AASSC.

The syllabus for the Airline Revenue Management course will be structured by Attadus and
conducted by the trained professors and scholars of CVRCE.

October 10, 2018 at 10:46 am | press-release | No comment

Attadus Inc. launches first-of-its-kind Aviation Sector Course in India

Date: August 29, 2018

Attadus Inc., along with its Indian partners DIVOTE PRIVATE LIMITED, launched a first-of-a-kind aviation degree course in India at Annamalai University.

The course is being offered at Centre for Skill Department at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC), a Government of India initiative under Skill India program.

Attadus Inc. and Divote Pvt. Ltd. are the industry partners for this course and will drive the course structure and process.

Peter Immanuel, CEO of AASSC, and Captain Shrinath Sundaram, President of Attadus Inc., were part of the inaugural program held in Chidambaram.

Capt. Shrinath, President of Attadus Inc. said, “We still look at Airport Operations at a very disjointed way and most of the students learn on the job. With the sector skill guidance and emphasis on a structured course, will help the nation in achieving its target for air transportation.”

According to Mr. Immanuel, the course “perfectly blends the educational and skill development ecosystem”.

The three-year Bachelor of Vocation degree course in Airport Operations has been designed as per NSQF — Qualification Packs (QPs) and National Occupation Standards (NOS) with 60% practical training and 40% general and theory sessions.

The course will help future employees develop skills to assist the customers before and after a flight. It also trains the student on how to provide support to other airport personnel including pilots and engineers and has a focus on imparting skills on safety regulation on ground and runway operations. Plus, developing skills on rescue services and communication procedures in the airport.

Features of the B.Voc in Airport Operations

• Affordable fee structure, age no bar
• Unique interdisciplinary curriculum designed for all round education and skill development
• Emphasis on managerial skills for enhanced employability
• Addresses service needs of Aviation Sector with stress on safety and security skills
• Opens new avenues for higher education and specialization

The main components of the course are as follow:

• Communication and Life Skills
• Airport Safety Crew
• Customer Relations
• Logistics Management
• IT and Networking
• Airlines Security
• Air Fire Safety and Rescue
• Communication Protocols in Airport
• X-Ray Machine Operation
• Conflict Management
• Runway Operations

October 5, 2018 at 1:28 pm | press-release | No comment

Attadus signs MoU with Annamalai University

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Annamalai University and Attadus Inc., USA and M/s Divote Private Ltd., Chennai  here on 14 November 2017, Tuesday.

The MoU was signed by Mr Shrinath Sundaram, Director, Attadus Inc., USA and Dr K. Arumugam, Registrar, Annamalai University in the presence of Dr S. Manian, Vice Chancellor, Annamalai University.  With this MoU, Annamalai University and Attadus Inc. will undertake curriculum and Faculty development in Pilot training, advanced avionics and aerospace technologies as well as Avionics Medicine.

“This initiative demonstrates Attadus Inc. commitment’s continually works with academic institutions to innovate in skill training and to widen the talent pool in India,” said Shrinath. With the agreement, Attadus will collaborate with AU to undertake cutting edge research in avionics industry and avionics Medicine.

Dr S. Manian, Vice Chancellor, Annamalai University, in supporting Attadus Inc.’s effort noted, “I see this as the continuation of a valuable partnership to further raise the level of education at Annamalai University.”

Attadus Inc. Joined with their Indian partner Divote Pvt Ltd, Chennai provide technical assistance to AU to establish  world-class infrastructure which includes, but is not limited to, an avionics integration bench, setting up flight simulators and provide other hardware and software required for conducting pilot training, communication, navigation and surveillance  and also development of new prototype in avionics medicine jointly. At the end of this three-year agreement, the partners may agree to extend the relationship and broaden the scope of collaboration. Notably, Attadus Inc. will also extend its facilities to research student through internship opportunities. It will also develop courseware, train the trainers and provide sustained support during the course of agreement.

It begins with cooperation between Centre for Skill Development and Centre for Biomedical Engineering , Annamalai University and Attadus Inc. USA and Divote Pvt Ltd., Chennai. Dr V. Arutchelvan, Director, Centre for Skill Development, Dr J.Krishnan, Director, Centre for Biomedical Engineering and Dr R.Malathi, Head, Division of Telemedicine and Biomedical Engineering represent Annamalai University and Ms. Sudatta Mukherjee, Vice-president of Attadus Inc. and Divote Pvt Ltd represent the Industry.

January 13, 2018 at 9:44 pm | press-release | No comment