IBM wins IPTN contract

Mon, 02 Mar 1998, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA (JP): State aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat
Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) has signed a series of contracts with
IBM to supply additional workstations and software to support the
N-2130, the country's first passenger jet project.

IBM said Saturday that they would supply RISC System/6000
workstations and CATIA software.

"The RS/6000 contract is to supply additional workstation
requirements until mid 1998," the statement says.

According to IPTN, the use of CATIA will significantly improve
the company's competitive position as it will enhance its ability
to design and construct its twin-jet 130-seater airplane.

"Based on our experience, this system will play an important
role in helping IPTNs competitive position in the aerospace
market. Our relationship with IBM since 1984 has been a
beneficial one," executive-vice president of IPTNs Airline
Business Unit, Ilham Habibie, said.

IPTN has previously used CATIA software in the design and
construction phases of its CN-235 and N-250 aircraft projects.
(gis)

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