American Systems Demonstrates Hornet Simulator

Feb. 12, 2009
F/A-18 Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Trainer debuts at Aero India 2009.

BANGALORE - Virginia-based American Systems, a government and commercial information technology solutions provider, demonstrated its F/A-18 Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Trainer (SAMT) at Aero India 2009, said American Systems official Bhim Uppal.

American Systems, along with its Indian partner MEL Systems and Services (MELSS), are displaying the SAMT. Both companies signed a collaboration agreement that offers Indian customers virtual maintenance trainers and Web-based computer training modules for avionics, hydraulic, engine, fuel, flight controls and electrical areas.

The Hornet is one of six contenders for an upcoming Indian combat aircraft contract.

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