Satyam Computer Services has signed a multiyear, multi-disciplinary service agreement with Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC). The contract calls for Satyam to provide high-end design, computer-aided engineering (CAE), analysis, product lifecycle management, and other services to HBC, a business, special-mission, and trainer aircraft manufacturer.

HBC will leverage Satyam’s aerospace engineering competency and global delivery framework. The partnership is expected to enable HBC to fulfil orders more quickly, and within appropriated budgets, while maintaining quality standards. Satyam will establish an offshore development centre with about 40 professionals dedicated to HBC projects.

“We are pleased to have Satyam handle these critical projects, and to leverage its program management and global delivery capabilities,” said Randy Nelson, senior vice president, Product Development and Engineering. “We look forward to having Satyam’s professionals supplement our own expertise, which will help HBC achieve our business goals.”

According to Subu D Subramanian, director and senior vice president, Satyam’s Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense Practice, “Global organisations are increasingly adopting global models, and relying on robust and comprehensive engineering solutions, such as those Satyam will provide for HBC. As a result, HBC will be able to increase its focus on providing superior aviation products and services for its clients.”