MAIDENHEAD, England,
Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- SDL (LSE: SDL), a leader in global content management,
translation and digital experience, today announces that Aero
Vodochody has selected SDL Contenta Publishing Suite to manage the
creation and publication of technical content and documentation for
the L-39NG, its next generation military jet aircraft.
A new highly efficient trainer and light aircraft, Aero
Vodochody's L-39NG is being manufactured with the latest
technologies and systems available. Pre-production started in
January, first flights are expected in late 2018 and customer
deliveries expected by 2020. Each aircraft comes with a range of
technical, operational and maintenance documentation – all of which
needs to be created, published and comply with the S1000D standard,
an international specification for the production of technical
publications.
Aero Vodochody required a turn-key solution to support the
introduction of the S1000D standard, both for software and
hardware, but also highly tailored for its complex content
environment and the L-39NG project. This includes initial training
and follow on guidance for managing the entire content management
process, from definition phase up to the formal delivery of the
first L-39NG aircraft to a customer.
"We were looking for a comprehensive end-to-end solution to
manage our content supply chain, and our aim was to find the right
business partnerships to help deliver our most complex projects.
Based on those requirements, we decided that SDL, and its partner
Etteplan, could provide the best solution for our S1000D project,"
said Marco Venanzetti, Executive Vice President for the L-39NG
program at Aero Vodochody. "We look forward to building on the
relationship as we deploy and utilize the SDL Contenta Publishing
Suite and adopt the S1000D specification."
SDL partner Etteplan will also provide S1000D consulting
services and technical assistance for Aero Vodochody's ongoing
deployment of SDL Contenta Publishing Suite.
"We're delighted to work closely with Aero Vodochody on such an
innovative project. Companies like Aero Vodochody face tough
standards when dealing with government organizations, and we're
always looking for secure and simplified ways to help customers
manage their complex projects," said Thomas
Labarthe, Chief Revenue Officer, SDL. "We look forward to
working with Aero Vodochody over the years, helping them to
overcome the very unique content management challenges facing them
and their industry."
The S1000D standard is maintained by the S1000D Steering
Committee which includes members from Aerospace and Defense
Industries Association of Europe
(ASD), the United States'
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the Air Transport
Association (ATA), and industry and defense leaders from around the
world. The solution also complies with the European Military
Airworthiness Certification Criteria (EMACC) for data and
publication requirements.
About AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE
AERO Vodochody
AEROSPACE a.s. focuses on design and manufacturing of both military
and civil aircraft. It is the largest aircraft manufacturer in the
Czech Republic and one of the
oldest aerospace companies in the world. With a vast fleet of the
L-39s still in operation and a brand new L-39NG aircraft, Aero
manages to maintain its strong position of a leader in the military
light jet market. Additionally, Aero has been a reliable long-term
partner to many of the world's air forces in the area of military
pilot training. In the field of civil aviation, Aero partners with
many of the world's largest manufacturers in a diverse range of
projects and even several risk-sharing programs, taking
responsibility not only for the production of structures but also
for their development.
About L-39NG
The L-39NG aircraft is a modern and
effective trainer designed as a unified, comprehensive training
system for modern air forces. The L-39NG is based on the
aerodynamic concept of the current L-39, but utilizes the latest
technologies and equipment. Power is provided by the modern
FJ44-4M engine supplied with the TAP
Blue engine support service to ensure unprecedented airworthiness
and predictable maintenance costs. The aircraft's avionics are
prepared to train future pilots of 4th and 5th generation aircraft
and can be tailored to the customer's requirements. The L-39NG is
equipped with five hard-points for weapons. The aircraft also
features a broad range of simulation technologies, including the
integration into high-tech tactical simulation centres with the
goal to increase training efficiency. Strategic partner in the
L-39NG project is Czech company Omnipol. For more information,
visit www.l-39ng.aero
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