Boeing ties-up with IISc Wipro HCL

Boeing ties-up with IISc, Wipro, HCL

To develop network technology for aerospace use

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

NEW DELHI: Boeing has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Wipro Technologies and HCL Technologies, to develop wireless and other network technologies for aerospace-related applications.

The allies have formed Aerospace Network Research Consortium (ANRC), which would become India’s first public-private aerospace research consortium.

Naveed Hussain, Engineering and Technology vice president for Boeing in India, said, “It is part of Boeing’s strategy to leverage top research capabilities anywhere in the world and we look forward to working with our Indian partners to benefit from their tremendous capabilities and talents in this area.”

Initially established as a four-year collaborative effort, the agreement can be extended based on mutual interests. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Researchers from Boeing Phantom Works, the company’s R&D unit, and Commercial Airplanes will represent Boeing. Boeing is the leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft.

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