ALTA Member Airlines Passenger Traffic Climbs 1.3% in April
June 13, 2008
Miami, June 12, 2008. – The Latin American Air Transport Association (ALTA) announced that its member airlines carried 9.2 million passengers in April, up 1.3% from last year.
Traffic (measured in RPKs) and capacity increased 5.6% and 8.5% respectively. The higher growth in ASKs than in traffic brought down the load factor to 69.0%, 1.9 percentage points less than in the previous year.
The number of passengers carried year-to-date (January ’08 – April ’08) increased 7.4% versus the same period the previous year, reaching 37.6 million passengers. During the aforementioned period, traffic (RPKs) increased 12.0%, capacity 11.3%, and passenger load factor reached 71.1%, 0.5 percentage points higher than the previous year.
Freight ton kilometers decreased 13.0% in April and 9.0% year-to-date.
Los Pasajeros Transportados por las Aerolíneas ALTA
June 13, 2008
Miami, junio 12, 2008. – ALTA, la Asociación Latinoamericana de Transporte Aéreo, informa que el número de pasajeros transportados por sus aerolíneas miembros durante el mes de abril se ha incrementado un 1,3%, alcanzando los 9,2 millones.
El tráfico (medido en RPKs) y capacidad se incrementaron un 5,6% y 8,5% respectivamente. El factor de ocupación alcanzó el 69,0%, 1,9 puntos porcentuales menos que durante abril de 2007.
La cantidad de pasajeros transportados acumulada a abril (enero-abril 2008) se incrementó un 7,4% contra el mismo período del año anterior, alcanzando los 37,6 millones de pasajeros. Durante el período mencionado el tráfico (RPKs) se incrementó un 12,0%, la capacidad un 11,3%, y el factor de ocupación alcanzó el 71,1%, 0,5 puntos porcentuales más que en el período anterior.
Las toneladas-kilómetros de carga transportadas se redujeron un 13,0% en el mes de abril, y las toneladas-kilómetros de carga acumuladas lo hicieron un 9,0%.
Kaman Adquiere Brookhouse Holdings, Limited
June 12, 2008
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., 12/06/2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Kaman Corp. anunció hoy que su subsidiaria, Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc., ha adquirido a Brookhouse Holdings, Limited, líder en diseño y fabricación de aeroestructuras compuestas, herramientas aeroespaciales y servicios de reparación e inspección, con sede en Darwen, Lancashire, Inglaterra. El precio de compra fue de 43 millones de libras esterlinas ($85,1 millones a un tipo de cambio de 1,98) en efectivo, y fue financiada con préstamos a través de la línea de crédito de renovación automática de Kaman. La empresa no espera que la adquisición afecte la ganancia por acción de la empresa en 2008 y que sí represente un leve aumento en la misma en 2009. (FUENTE Kaman Corp.)
Boeing Flight-Tests B-1 Equipped With New Targeting Pod
June 12, 2008
ST. LOUIS, June 10, 2008 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced it has successfully flight-tested an electro-optical/infrared targeting pod system designed for the B-1 bomber. A B-1 equipped with a Sniper XR electro-optical/infrared targeting pod completed a series of flights from the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Boeing engineers have worked with the U.S. Air Force for the past 14 months to develop the targeting pods as part of an urgent combat need issued by the service. B-1 crews will use the new capability to positively identify stationary and moving targets, improving the bomber’s ability to meet mission requirements. The targeting pod is scheduled to be deployed by late summer.
“The Air Force identified the need and the funding and asked how fast we could get this capability to the warfighter,” said Mark Metevia, B-1 targeting pod project manager for Boeing. “We assembled a best-of-Boeing team and were able to cut our usual development cycle time in half.”
Design work was performed at Long Beach, Calif., and the external pylon was assembled in Mesa, Ariz. Boeing St. Louis workers built pylon parts, electrical testing was performed in Huntington Beach, Calif., and the aircraft was modified by Boeing technicians at Edwards Air Force Base and Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.
Bora Jet Signs for Global Express XRS Jet
June 12, 2008
Exclusive Charter A.S. has placed an order for an ultra-long range Global Express XRS jet.
“Our Global Express XRS jet will be the very first to be based in Turkey, and will join our existing
charter service fleet,” said Faruk Bayindir, managing director, Bora Jet. “This prestigious aircraft
will enhance the services we provide our customers.”
Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Bora Jet – a sister company of Orphan Air A.S. – will operate a multiaircraft
fleet, which will also include a Challenger 605 aircraft ordered in February 2008. A new
company established to meet the growing V.I.P. travel needs in Turkey, Bora Jet offers aircraft
charter services to various destinations throughout the region.
“We are delighted that Bora Jet has selected Bombardier aircraft to serve as the foundation of
their business,” said Khader Mattar, regional vice-president, sales, Middle-East and Africa,
Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Bora Jet is commited to offering its customers the ultimate in
comfort, luxury and technology, and that is reflected in their decision to add the Global Express
XRS jet to their fleet.”
Global Express XRS: The pioneering Global Express XRS business jet features the largest
cabin of any purpose-built corporate aircraft in service today – offering more cabin volume and
more floor space than its closest competitor. Built from a proven and reliable platform, no other
business jet in the ultra long-range segment matches the high-speed range capability delivered
by this aircraft. Offering the ultimate in cabin comfort, this impressive jet can link Istanbul-Rio de
Janeiro non-stop with eight passengers and three-to-four crew**.
Northern Jet Takes Delivery Of 100TH Manufactured Bombardier Learjet 40 XR Aircraft
June 12, 2008
Wichita, June 12, 2008 – Bombardier today announced the delivery into service of the 100th
manufactured Learjet 40 XR light business jet to Northern Jet Management, an aircraft
management and shared ownership company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. A special
delivery ceremony was held on May 30 at Bombardier’s Learjet assembly facility in Wichita to
highlight the program milestone.
The new Learjet 40 XR joins The Company Jet fleet, Northern Jet’s shared ownership program,
which currently features three Learjet 40 XR and one Learjet 45 XR aircraft. The Company Jet’s
fleet is based at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids.
“The Learjet 40 XR jets are a great addition to The Company Jet fleet. This high-performance
aircraft offers our fractional jet owners greater range and faster travel times, increases our
client’s productivity and provide them with significant advantages over their competitors that still
fly on commercial airlines”, said Charles R. (Chuck) Cox, president, Northern Jet Management.
“We are thrilled that our valued strategic partner Bombardier Learjet delivered their milestone
aircraft, the 100th Learjet 40 XR aircraft, to Northern Jet Management. ”
Northern Jets’ association with Learjet dates back to the early 1960’s, when Northern Air, its
sister company, purchased a new Learjet aircraft.
“This milestone delivery for the Learjet program clearly highlights our customers’ confidence in
Learjet aircraft. We are delighted that Northern Jet has selected the high-performance Learjet
40 XR aircraft to contribute to the ongoing growth of their shared ownership program,” said Ed
Thomas, regional vice-president, Learjet Sales, United States, Bombardier Business Aircraft.
Since acquiring Learjet in 1990, Bombardier has carried forward the brand’s proud legacy by
launching eight high-performance and fuel-efficient Learjet aircraft.
Cessna Citation XLS+ Earns FAA Certification
June 11, 2008
Wichita, Kan., June 2, 2008 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, reported today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted type certification (TC) to Cessna’s Citation XLS+. With nearly 600 hours of flight testing, the XLS+ met Cessna’s certification timeline goal.
The XLS+ features the fully integrated Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite and electronically controlled (FADEC) engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada. Exterior and interior restyling is also integrated into the new model, most prominently the extended contour of the nose and expanded seat widths, both introduced to more closely resemble Cessna’s Citation X and Citation Sovereign models.
The Citation XLS+ at maximum takeoff weight will depart from runways as short as 3,560 feet (1,085 meters) at standard, sea-level conditions, travel as fast as 440 knots (815 kilometers per hour), have a range of more than 1,858 nautical miles (3,441 kilometers) and land on runways as short as 2,700 feet (823 meters) at its typical landing weight.
The original Citation Excel was delivered in May 1998, followed by the Citation XLS in July 2004. The 500th Excel/XLS was delivered in June 2006, making the Excel/XLS the best-selling aircraft of all business jet models since its introduction. The fleet of Excel/XLS aircraft comprises of nearly 650 planes with an accumulated total of more than 1.4 million flight hours.
The first XLS+ delivery is expected before the end of 2008.
EADS Defence & Security will carry out the Harrier AV-8B modernization programme for the Spanish Navy
June 11, 2008
EADS defence and Security (DS) will carry out the modernization programme of four Harrier AV-8B “Day Attack” aircraft of the Spanish Navy. The contract, with a value of 11,5 million Euros, has been signed with Navair, the U.S. governmental authority acting on behalf of the Spanish Navy. The contract will be executed throughout the next three years, until 2011.
The new aircraft configuration upgrades the current Harrier AV-8B to a version very similar to the one already integrated into the Harrier II PLUS fleet operated by the Spanish Navy. Military Air Systems (MAS), an integrated business unit of EADS Defence & Security, will be responsible of implementing the modification, testing the upgrade, and supporting the reintroduction into service of the aircraft, including the certification process.
The modernization programme includes the installation of new Rolls Royce Pegasus 408A engines, advanced avionics, and structural and component modifications. It also foresees the incorporation of technical orders and the revision of the third level of Scheduled Depot Level Maintenance. The avionics enhancement includes a Night Vision Goggle (NVG)-compatible cockpit controls and displays, an external NVG lighting, a wide-field-of-view Head-Up Display, the installation of a new communications system ARC-210 Havequick, Automatic Target Handoff System (ATHS) and an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS)/ navigation system MINITACAN. The comprehensive upgrade further incorporates a Digital Video Mapping System as well as new computers and the integration of new screens into the cockpit. Moreover, the improved aircraft will have increased armament and electronic warfare capabilities.
This upgrade allows the Spanish Navy to homogenize most of their fleet of Harrier aircraft, as they will share the common configuration of engine, navigation, operational software and missions planning systems. Enrique Barrientos, CEO of DS Spain, declared: “This upgrade programme is strategically important, given the evident operative advantages obtained by the Spanish Navy. From an industry perspective, it is a great satisfaction to be able to carry out this sophisticated and tailor-made MRO solution here in Spain”. Barrientos added: “We are sure that the long experience of MAS in modernization programmes will optimally contribute to fulfil this new contract.”
MAS is also responsible for the Third Maintenance Level of the fixed-wing aircraft of the Spanish Navy. This task, including comprehensive maintenance, overhaul and repair (MRO) activities such technical support, maintenance revision programmes and structural repairs, is being carried out within a 7 million Euro umbrella contract, valid until 2009.
Dassault Aviation, Thales and Indra submit a joint MALE UAV offer in Franco-Spanish cooperation to the French and Spanish Ministries of Defence
June 11, 2008
Paris/ Madrid 28 May 2008 – Dassault Aviation, Thales and Indra have signed an industrial agreement covering Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE UAV) activities. On 22 May 2008 the companies submitted an offer to the French and Spanish Ministries of Defence for a UAV MALE system to be developed within the framework of Franco-Spanish cooperation.
This pragmatic and competitive offer would match the operational needs of both countries, and allow the supply to both Armed Forces of long endurance UAVs for theatre surveillance within a very short timeframe. The first system could be operational as early as the end of 2012.
The proposed solution, managed at a European level by Dassault Aviation, Thales and Indra, entirely fulfills the requirements of both countries by taking into account the current budget constraints while addressing operational needs with a comprehensive high performance mission system, integrating leading technologies. The solution is based on the HERON TP UAV developed by the Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries. It is a new generation multi-mission platform, whose design benefits from 30 years of Israeli experience in the domain of UAVs.
This joint offer capitalises on strong industrial capabilities acquired in Europe and also covers the technical and managerial skills needed to succeed in such a partnership – aerospace, mission systems, systems architecture and complex systems management. The solution is based on extensive expertise, long lasting cooperation, and is backed by a strong and solid industrial team.
CAE acquires Sabena Flight Academy to address global pilot shortage
June 11, 2008
* Expands its ab-initio training capability
* Adds new type-rating training programs to European portfolio
Montreal, June 9, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE has acquired Sabena Flight Academy for cash consideration in order to expand its ab-initio training capability and CAE Global Academy and to add new type-rating training programs in Europe.
Sabena Flight Academy (SFA) specializes in ab-initio pilot training as well as type-rating training for airlines. It operates an ab-initio flight academy equipped with approximately 40 aircraft in Mesa, Arizona, USA, and a six-simulator training centre in Brussels, Belgium. Sabena Flight Academy is a JAA- and JAR-approved Flight Training Organization (FTO) with 135 employees and more than 50 years of experience in professional pilot training.
“This strategic bolt-on acquisition is another step towards developing our training network in order to better address the global pilot shortage. It is also in support of our CAE Global Academy as it will bring our capacity to train cadets to more than 1,400 a year globally. The acquisition will also enhance CAE’s ability to deliver type-rating training in Europe as it adds new training programs and an extensive range of new customers to our network,” says Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Innovation and Civil Training and Services.
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