TACA to launch flights to Asuncion, Paraguay
July 28, 2008
The CEO of the Peruvian subsidiary of the group, Daniel Ratti, announced that the airline will be launching Lima-Asuncion service with three or four weekly nonstop flights to commence November 15. Daniel said the A320 flight will provide connecting service to South,
Spirit began Fort Lauderdale-Bogota service on July 24
July 28, 2008
The new daily service is operated by the ULCC carrier’s A319 aircraft and is the second destination in
51 million passengers carried by Brazilian airlines in 2007
July 28, 2008
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Uruguay Reports Tourism Receipts Up a Record 20%
July 28, 2008
According to an interview with Montevideo’s El Espectador (as reported in Portal del Uruguay) Mercedes Comas of Price Waterhouse Coopers, Uruguay’s tourism receipts in the first six months of the year reached $550 million , up 20% over the same period last year. In fact, the growth in receipts was the best in
Emirates Airline Buys 60 Airbus Wide-Body Aircraft
July 28, 2008
Dubai based Emirates Airline has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for 30 Airbus A350XWB plus 30 A330-300s. The agreement was signed between Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group and Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO on the occasion of their first A380 delivery in Hamburg, Germany.
At the 10th Dubai Airshow in 2007, Emirates signed a firm order for 70 A350 XWBs with an option for 50 more. Today’s agreement includes the firming up of 30 of these A350 XWB options and will eventually increase Emirates’ total order for the A350 XWB to 100.
Sheikh Ahmed said, “Dubai’s aims to attract 15 million visitors a year by 2012 and Emirates is forging ahead with expansion plans. The A350 XWB and A330 will enable Emirates to expand using modern fuel efficient aircraft and alongside the A380 will be key tools in achieving our goals.”
“Emirates Airline continues to impress with its pace of growth. We are honoured in the faith Emirates places in Airbus and we are delighted that the vision and innovation that are hallmarks of the A330, the A350 and all Airbus aircraft products, will further support the growth and success of Emirates. These orders and the delivery of its first A380, make this a truly remarkable day in the history of both companies,” said Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO.
With a true wide-body fuselage allowing very high comfort standards, the A330-300 is able to accommodate seat and class configurations to suit the diverse customer requirements. It has a range of up to 5,650 nm / 10,500 km with a full passenger load. Highly efficient and optimized for the medium – to extended range market, the A330-300 offers the best balance between range and cost, which is reinforced today by high fuel prices. The A330-300 is the current most economical means of flying around 300 passengers on medium range routes in true long-haul comfort.
The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) Family is Airbus’ response to widespread market demand for a series of highly efficient medium-capacity long-range wide-body aircraft. With a range of up to 8,300 nm / 15,400 km, it is available in three basic passenger versions: the A350-800 accommodating 270 passengers, the A350-900 seating 314, and the A350-1000 for 350 passengers in a typical three-class layout. The A350 has the widest fuselage in its category, offering unprecedented levels of comfort, the lowest operating costs and lowest seat mile cost of any aircraft in this market segment. Powered by two new generation Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines delivering each up to 92,000 lbs of thrust, the A350 XWB Family is designed to confront the challenges of high fuel prices, rising passenger expectations, and environmental concerns. Not taking the Emirates LoI into account, firm orders for the aircraft stand at more than 470 from 28 customers.
Airbus Delivers First A380 To Emirates Airline
July 28, 2008
Emirates Airline has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380 aircraft in an historic delivery ceremony with over 500 guests in Hamburg, Germany. The first customer A380 powered by Engine Alliance engines, was presented to Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum and to Emirates President, Tim Clark by Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. Also present was James Moravecek, Engine Alliance President and Bruce Hughes, former Engine Alliance President.
“Emirates was quick to recognise the potential of Airbus’ all new A380 design, with its large double-deck capacity and excellent operating economics. It will be one of the pillars of Emirates’ future,” said Sheikh Ahmed. “With its very low fuel burn and quietness, the A380 also sets new standards in environmental performance. It will definitely help air transportation and Emirates grow, while reducing the impact on the environment,” he added.
At the ceremony, Emirates unveiled its exclusive, spacious and luxurious cabin, featuring 489 seats (14 first class suites, 76 business and 399 economy). For added passenger relaxation, innovative ceiling mood lighting throughout creates a calming starry night sky effect.
“Fulfilling the A380 dream has required vision, innovation, a lot of courage and determination. Emirates shared in this vision early on and today the result is the world’s most modern, innovative and eco-efficient aircraft ever built. The A380 is changing the way people travel. Airbus is proud of all the engineers, staff and customers such as Emirates who have made the A380 a magnificent reality,” said Tom Enders.
Emirates is the largest customer for the A380 with 58 aircraft on order. Four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines delivering up to 72,000 lbs of thrust each will power the aircraft, with a resultant overall fuel efficiency of only three litres of fuel per passenger per 100 kilometres.
“Airbus had the prescience, around a decade ago, to correctly anticipate an environment of high fuel prices, public clamour for quieter airports, fewer emissions, and less crowded skies. This is the kind of superior product vision that has served our industry so well,” former Engine Alliance President Bruce Hughes said.
The aircraft’s efficiency and advanced technologies result in higher operational flexibility and outstanding economics, with a range of more than 15,000 km and seat-mile costs 20 per cent lower than its closest competitor.
The A380 will take-off for the United Arab Emirates on July 29, arriving at Dubai International Airport in the afternoon. Emirates’ first A380 commercial service is on August 1st between Dubai and New York, USA. Currently Emirates Airline has 50 Airbus aircraft in its fleet.
To date, total orders and commitments for the A380 stand at 202 aircraft from 17 customers.
Airbus is an EADS company.
Embraer to Create Two Centers of Excellence in Portugal
July 26, 2008
New units to produce metallic airframe structures and composites components and assemblies
São José dos Campos, July 26, 2008 – In a ceremony held today in Lisbon, Embraer
announced plans for implementing two new industrial units dedicated to manufacturing
complex airframe structures, one focused on metallic assemblies and the other on composites,
both of which to be located in the city of Évora, Portugal.
The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Portugal, José Sócrates Carvalho Pinto de
Souza, the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Embraer’s President & CEO,
Frederico Fleury Curado, as well as government and press officials from both countries.
“We are pleased to announce new investments in Portugal, which represent another
important strategic step towards improving Embraer’s productivity and competitiveness,
whilst also supporting Company’s growth and its global presence,” said Frederico Fleury
Curado, Embraer President & CEO. “We firmly believe that these technological state-of-theart
operations will represent an important contribution to the region of Évora, as well as to
Portugal and to the European Union, one of our largest and most important markets, both for
our supplies and aircraft sales and services.”
The selection of the city of Évora resulted from a careful evaluation of several factors,
including potential access to qualified labor, logistical infrastructure and the existence of a
technological center dedicated to aeronautics, as set forth in the municipal master plan.
The new factories will be highly automated and use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes,
coherently with the Company’s lean manufacturing initiatives. They will represent an
estimated investment of € 100 million (metallic) and € 48 million (composites) over the next
six years, according to their respective implementation schedules. These investment amounts
were already considered in Embraer’s long term planning and do not alter any of its
economical and financial guidances.
Precision Conversions and Leth & Associates Announce Maximum Zero Fuel Weight Increase STC on 757-200PCF
July 25, 2008
PORTLAND, OR, — July 25th, 2008– Precision Conversions, LLC and Leth & Associates proudly announce that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) increase on the Precision Conversions 757-200PCF freighter. The new weight upgrade STC (ST01857SE), developed by Leth & Associates, approves MZFW increase on the Precision Conversions passenger-to-freighter conversion STC (ST01529SE). The weight upgrade allows for a MZFW increase to 196,000 lbs. (88,904 kg). In total, the weight upgrade STC allows for an additional 8,000 lbs (3,628 kg) increase in payload. The STC is currently applicable to Rolls-Royce powered 757-200s with manufacturer line number 210 and higher.
Ole Leth, Leth & Associates President said, “We began this intensive engineering effort over two years ago and are pleased that we have been able to achieve a significant weight increase on the 757-200PCF freighter.” He went on to say, “We expect to have the STC amendment reflecting approval for Pratt & Whitney powered aircraft soon.”
Steven Thomas, Precision Conversions President stated, “In achieving the STC, Leth has further contributed in differentiating the Precision PCF from all other 757 conversions. We expect this increased pay load option will further demonstrate our commitment to making the PCF the best value in the medium narrow body market today and in the future.”
The first aircraft to receive the weight upgrade is the DHL/European Air Transport owned 757-200PCF (S/N 27598).
Brian McCarthy, Precision Conversions Vice President of Marketing and Sales said, “This STC combination is a significant benefit to high density cargo operators.” He added, “With record high fuel prices causing economic pressures on all sides, our weight upgraded conversion allows operators to fully capitalize on their revenue generating ability by using the most flight efficient, full 15 pallet position 757-200PCF freighter.”
Currently, there are nineteen 757-200PCF conversions being operated around the world with eight different cargo carriers. Precision Conversions expects that the majority of current and future customers will want the weight upgraded version of the 757-200PCF.
About Leth & Associates
Leth & Associates is an engineering company engaged in aircraft certification and modifications. The firm began a relationship with Precision Conversions in 2000 and was instrumental in the loads development, flutter clearance, load-survey testing and certification in support of the Precision Conversions 757-200PCF conversion. The company has been involved in a series of programs, ranging from noise-improvement, to engine conversions, to major structural modifications. The company was founded by Ole Leth in 1981 and has specialized in conversion of passenger aircraft to freighters and weight upgrades, and most notably supported the conversion of the A300-B4, sponsored by Aviation Services, a subsidiary of BAE Systems of the UK. The firm is based in Sammamish, Washington.
About Precision Conversions, LLC
Precision Conversions, LLC (www.precisionconversions.com) maximizes the utility, service life, revenue potential and residual value of the B757-200 as a freighter for its aircraft Owners and Operators. The company maintains its executive offices and operations in Portland, Oregon with an additional sales office in North Carolina.
Tuskegee Airmen Awards Colorado Student the Pratt & Whitney Golden Eagle Scholarship
July 25, 2008
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Pratt &
Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, in partnership
with the Tuskegee Airmen Inc., awarded the 2008 Golden Eagle Scholarship to
Mahad Fahieh of Aurora, Colorado. The four-year, $20,000 award, funded by
Pratt & Whitney, recognizes a high school senior who has demonstrated
aptitude for aerospace technology and aviation.
The Golden Eagle Scholarship is the largest single endowment awarded by
the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fund. Under the terms of the scholarship,
Mahad will receive $5,000 each year for four years. He was presented with
his award during the Youth Luncheon at the Tuskegee Airmen Convention on
July 19 in Philadelphia. Orville Bailey, director of quality assurance for
Pratt & Whitney’s Middletown Engine Center in Connecticut, presented the
scholarship on behalf of Pratt & Whitney. Bailey will also serve as Mahad’s
mentor during his college career.
“Mahad Fahieh has demonstrated superior academic achievement and
meaningful community involvement; he is determined to focus on career goals
that will set him apart from the others,” said Jerry Hodges, chairman of
the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fund. “Mahad is an individual who will
succeed in any endeavor that he attempts. The Tuskegee Airmen and Pratt &
Whitney are fortunate to be partners in the future development of this
talented scholar.”
Mahad is a graduate of Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colorado,
where he was on the honor roll all four years. He was one of six
individuals chosen as a Rosen Scholar, an award which comes with the
opportunity to intern at the Denver Museum. Mahad’s many achievements
include receiving the 2007 Jack and Jill Beau Award given to the highest
achieving African Americans in Colorado as well as the 2007 All School
Award presented to him for outstanding academic achievement. Mahad plans to
study Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder, while
participating in the Air Force ROTC program to gain flight experience. He
is pursuing his private pilot’s license through the Mile High Flight
Program in his home state.
“My parents taught me the value of education and not to take it for
granted. They encouraged me to put 150 percent of my effort into whatever I
choose to do,” said Mahad Fahieh. “I try to give back to my community
through volunteerism and mentoring, helping others just as many have done
for me.”
The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II enlisted in the military to become
America’s first black military airmen. They came from every section of the
country including New York City, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago,
Philadelphia and Detroit. Each possessed a strong personal desire to serve
and defend the United States of America.
Pratt & Whitney donates more than $4.5 million to nonprofit and
educational institutions each year. Its philanthropic giving promotes
environmental initiatives that protect our natural resources, encourages
the development of the next generation of engineers and researchers through
math and science education, and supports programs that enhance the cultural
life of our communities through the arts.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and
service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas
turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the global
aerospace and building industries.
British Airways Completes Purchase of L’Avion
July 25, 2008
French Airline L’Avion To Be Integrated With New Transatlantic Subsidiary
OpenSkies
PARIS and NEW YORK, July 25 /PRNewswire/ — British Airways today
announced that it has completed the purchase of French airline L’Avion,
which will be integrated with British Airways’ new subsidiary OpenSkies.
This agreement was initially announced on July 2, 2008. Full integration of
L’Avion with OpenSkies is slated for early 2009.
OpenSkies recently launched daily flights between Paris Orly Airport
and New York John F. Kennedy Airport. L’Avion operates two Boeing 757
aircraft between Paris Orly and Newark Airport. The combined airline will
operate up to three daily flights between Paris Orly and the New York area
using Boeing 757 aircraft.
“We are very pleased about the completion of this deal and excited to
begin the integration process,” said Dale Moss, Managing Director of
OpenSkies. “This is an ideal combination of two companies that share a
focus on delivering an unparalleled experience on the transatlantic
journey. With L’Avion providing increased access to Paris-Orly, greater
scale and a deep and talented employee base — coupled with the backing of
British Airways — we will present an even stronger and more vibrant
competitive choice across the Atlantic.”
“Together, our combined companies will offer a compelling premium value
proposition for travelers on the New York – Paris route,” said Marc Rochet,
Chief Executive Officer of L’Avion. “Our two airlines are a natural fit,
with a collective commitment to providing memorable customer service on
each and every flight. We look forward to working closely with our
OpenSkies colleagues as we continue to build a premier transatlantic
airline.”
Upon integration of the two airlines, customers can expect to
experience benefits that will further improve the Paris – New York
offering, including an increased schedule and BA Executive Club privileges.
OpenSkies and L’Avion currently operate a codeshare with L’Avion selling
seats on OpenSkies flights.
About OpenSkies
OpenSkies is a premium transatlantic airline offering guests superior
service, competitive fares and exceptional value. OpenSkies will initially
fly between Paris – Orly Airport and New York – JFK Airport. Other European
destinations being considered for the airline include Amsterdam, Brussels,
Frankfurt and Milan. The airline will offer guests innovative features
onboard, including lie-flat beds in business class, personal entertainment
units with 50+ hours of programming, and fresh and healthy meal service.
Backed by British Airways, OpenSkies is the first airline created as a
result of the Open Skies agreement, which allows airlines to fly between
any U.S. and E.U. destination.
About L’Avion
L’Avion is the first French airline that offers all business class
service at affordable prices to travelers. L’Avion operates two Boeing
757-200 with 90 Business Class seats only. L’Avion flies between Paris-Orly
and New York- Newark twice daily, 5 times a week.
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