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Latest Business Trending Stories 44 minutes ago Asian shares slip from threeweek high as oil rally pauses 48 minutes ago Faced with S$100m bill, developers renew calls for rollback of property curbs 1 hour ago California highspeed rail's first leg to connect Central and Silicon valleys Sam Kee Station on Punggol LRT system to open Feb 29 Spectrum auction expected in Q3 this year to facilitate entry of 4th telco Obama signs new sanctions against North Korea Singapore's Sports Hub consortium faces partnership breakdown South Korea's Black Eagles: 3 things to know MORE BUSINESS NEWS RECOMMENDED FOR YOU The fiveyear deal aims to expose both NTU's undergraduate and postgraduate students to hightech aerospace development and expand Singapore’s research in the area. By Kenneth Lim Posted 18 Feb 2016 12:35 SINGAPORE: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Italian based aerospace firm Finmeccanica signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday morning (Feb 18) to set up Singapore’s first research centre for helicopter production and technology. The fiveyear deal aims to expose both undergraduate and post graduate students to hightech aerospace development and expand Singapore’s research in the area. Projects will focus on rotary wing technology, including using new composite materials to build helicopters, and aerodynamics modeling to improve overall flight performance. “We are happy to join forces with NTU in such complex technological field,” said Managing Director of Finmeccanica’s helicopter division, Daniele Romiti. “During the course of 2016, we plan to evaluate these opportunities, establish a plan for research activities and define the structural details of our cooperation through the proposed joint technology research centre.” BUSINESS NTU and Finmeccanica partner on helicopter production, technology PHOTOS CAPTION 7 Email More A A Guests at the signing, include representatives from Finmeccanica, NTU, EDB, Ambassador of Italy Paolo Crudele (second from right) and Regional Head of UK Trade & Investment, Chris Pook (second from left). (Photo: Kenneth Lim) 10:05 09:20 09:15 08:50 08:00 07:58 07:05 06:55 06:30 06:20 VIEW ALL BUSINESS STORIES Latest News refreshed just now Media mogul Redstone victim of 'undue influence,' exgirlfriend says Asian shares slip from threeweek high as oil rally pauses Faced with S$100m bill, developers renew calls for rollback of property curbs California highspeed rail's first leg to connect Central and Silicon valleys Japan Aso: G20 to discuss China, oil, US monetary policy Genting Singapore goes into the red in Q4 US stockpiles, Saudi comments stifle oil rally Euro slips on ECB hints at more stimulus Citi raises CEO Corbat's pay by 27 percent in 2015 Fed's Williams sees gradual US rate hike path as 'best course' Man Utd slump again in Europa League, holders Sevilla win Drinking more coffee may undo liver damage from booze Pope says Trump 'not Christian,' Trump calls comment 'disgraceful' Singapore leaders send condolences to Turkey after Ankara blast Obama signs new sanctions against North Korea LTA speaking to those likely to be affected by Cross Island Line’s route Uber losing US$1 billion a year to compete in China Wounded US soldier soon to receive first US penis transplant Fri, Feb 19 2016 0 My Playlist ASIA PACIFIC SINGAPORE WORLD BUSINESS SPORT ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY HEALTH LIFESTYLE VIDEOS WEATHER MORE NEWS TV PREMIER Sig In
