TAM Surpasses Estimates of Expansion into the International Market
August 27, 2008
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Company to initiate a total of five international flights
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — TAM (Bovespa:
TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) is announcing an international market growth plan that
surpasses estimates announced to the market at the end of 2007.
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In South America, in addition to the direct flight between Brasilia and
Buenos Aires already in operation, TAM will initiate a flight between Sao
Paulo and Lima (Peru) before the end of the year. For long distance routes,
we have already announced the start of flight service between Rio de
Janeiro and Miami, departing from Belo Horizonte starting on September 19.
Before the end of the year, we will be initiating two flights that are
now in the final phase of approval before ANAC. Daily flights between:
— Rio de Janeiro and New York, and
— Sao Paulo and Orlando
To sustain our plan for international growth, we are adding two Boeing
767-300 aircraft to our fleet plan. With this we will finish 2008 with 125
aircraft, as indicated in the following table:
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
B777 4 4 4 4 8
B767 4 4 4 4 4
Airbus wide-body 16 18 20 22 22
Airbus narrow-body 101 104 110 113 115
Total Fleet 125 130 138 143 143
In this way, we will be surpassing the estimates previously announced
to the market, maintaining our strategy of selective growth in the
international market and serving the main destinations sought by
Brazilians. This growth is a response to the opportunity currently
available to Brazilian companies that fly to international destinations.
About TAM:
TAM (http://www.tam.com.br) has been the domestic market leader since July of
2003, and closed July 2008 with 51.1% of market share. The company flies to
42 destinations in Brazil. Through business agreements signed with regional
companies, it reaches 79 different destinations in Brazil. TAM’s market
share among Brazilian companies that operate international flights stood at
72.5% in July. Operations abroad include TAM flights to 16 destinations in
the United States, Europe and South America: New York and Miami (USA),
Paris (France), London (England), Milan (Italy), Frankfurt (Germany),
Madrid (Spain), Buenos Aires and Bariloche (Argentina), Santa Cruz de la
Sierra (Bolivia), Santiago (Chile), Asuncion and Ciudad del Este
(Paraguay), Montevideo (Uruguay), and Caracas (Venezuela). It has
code-share agreements that make possible the sharing of seats on flights
with international airlines, enabling passengers to travel to 64 other
destinations in the U.S., Europe and South America.
SOURCE TAM
Aero Republica Receives Embraer-190 Aircraft
August 27, 2008
Colombian airline continues with fleet renewal program
PANAMA CITY and BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ —
Aero Republica, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today
announced the delivery of its 8th EMBRAER-190 Aircraft directly from the
manufacturer. The airline currently operates a fleet of 13 aircraft,
consisting of five MD-80 aircraft and eight EMBRAER-190 aircraft.
The new aircraft is part of the Aero Republica’s fleet modernization
and renewal program, which began in 2006 and aims to replace MD-80 aircraft
with modern and efficient EMBRAER-190s. The EMBRAER-190, with a 106-seat
single class configuration, has two seats on each side of the aisle and no
middle seat. This modern aircraft incorporates advanced technological
features such as winglets, efficient and powerful GE CF34 motors and the
latest Honeywell Corporation aeronautics equipment.
“Fleet renewal has been one of Aero Republica’s top priorities and the
benefits of this transition are more than evident. Today our fleet is the
most modern in Colombia, clearly defining our commitment to provide our
passengers safe, comfortable, and dependable service. Additionally, we have
become leaders in on-time performance in Colombia’s domestic and
international markets,” added Roberto Junguito, CEO of Aero Republica.
The EMBRAER-190s will be utilized to serve Aero Republica’s domestic
and international routes more efficiently. They also will play an important
role in Aero Republica’s alliance with Copa Airlines in Panama, through the
joint expansion of route networks that will provide passengers more
destinations and frequencies.
About Copa Holdings
Copa Holdings, through its Copa Airlines and Aero Republica operating
subsidiaries, is a leading Latin American provider of international airline
passenger and cargo service. Copa Airlines currently offers approximately
136 daily scheduled flights to 42 destinations in 22 countries in North,
Central and South America and the Caribbean. In addition, Copa Airlines
provides passengers with access to flights to more than 120 other
international destinations through code share agreements with Continental
Airlines and other airlines. Aero Republica, the second-largest domestic
carrier in Colombia, provides service to 12 cities in Colombia as well as
international connectivity with Copa Airlines’ Hub of the Americas through
flights from Bogota, Bucaramanga, Cali, Cartagena and Medellin.
Additionally, in May 2008, Aero Republica increased international service
by launching direct daily flights to Caracas, Venezuela, from the cities of
Bogota and Medellin.
Sikorsky’s X2 TECHNOLOGY(TM) Demonstrator Achieves First Flight
August 27, 2008
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HORSEHEADS, N.Y., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sikorsky Aircraft
Corporation today successfully completed the first flight of its X2
TECHNOLOGY(TM) Demonstrator, maneuvering the prototype aircraft through
hover, forward flight, and a hover turn, in a test flight that lasted
approximately 30 minutes. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies
Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Sikorsky Chief Test Pilot Kevin Bredenbeck conducted the test flight at
Sikorsky’s Schweizer Aircraft Corp. rapid-prototyping facility in
Horseheads, N.Y. The milestone culminated more than four years of design,
development and testing of the Demonstrator aircraft’s suite of
technologies that are intended to advance the state-of-the-art,
counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter.
“Today’s achievement is the result of dedicated effort by the entire X2
TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator Program Team,” said James Kagdis, Program Manager,
Advanced Programs. “It is proof of the complete commitment by Sikorsky
Aircraft to this program and to the exploration of innovation in aviation.
We look forward to expanding the flight envelope for this Demonstrator and
will continue to conduct market analysis to determine the next steps for
this important program.”
The X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator is designed to establish that a
helicopter can cruise comfortably at 250 knots, while retaining such
desirable helicopter attributes as excellent low speed handling, efficient
hovering, and safe autorotation, combined with a seamless and simple
transition to high speed.
Sikorsky President Jeffrey P. Pino said the successful first flight
attests to the company’s commitment to excellence and to industry-leading
innovation.
“X2 TECHNOLOGY has crossed a major threshold,” Pino said. “The team’s
achievement sets the stage for the next series of tests eventually leading
to maximum speed. It also sparks the imagination for what ultimately the
technology can mean to the future of the rotorcraft industry. We are far
from having a product, but closer than ever to realizing the potential.”
Among the innovative technologies the X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator
employs are:
— Fly-by-wire flight controls
— Counter-rotating, all-composite rigid rotor blades
— Hub drag reduction
— Active vibration control
— Integrated auxiliary propulsion system
Sikorsky Aircraft first announced the initiative to develop an
integrated suite of technologies called X2 TECHNOLOGY in June 2005. The
project is funded solely by Sikorsky. The X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator
Program Manager is Steve Chisarik, and Director of Engineering Sciences for
Sikorsky is Steve Weiner.
Key suppliers for the X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator are:
— Eagle Aviation Technologies, Inc.: Main rotor blades, miscellaneous
composite hardware
— Goodrich Corporation: SmartProbe(TM) air data system and engineering
support
— Hamilton Sundstrand Corp.: Flight Control Computers, Active vibration
control, engineering support
— LHTEC (Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company, a partnership between
Rolls-Royce/Honeywell): Engines, engineering support
— Moog, Inc.: Active vibration actuation, Consignment MU/EU components,
engineering support
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader
in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. The company’s long
commitment to safety and innovation is reflected in its mission statement:
“We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere … every
time(TM).” United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a
broad range of high-technology products and support services to the
aerospace and building systems industries.
SOURCE Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Boeing Appoints Charlie Miller to Lead International Communications
August 27, 2008
CHICAGO, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Boeing Company (NYSE:
BA) named Charlie Miller vice president of International Corporate
Communications, reporting to Tom Downey, senior vice president of
Communications, and Shep Hill, president of Boeing International.
Miller, 52, will be based in London and lead Boeing’s team of
communications directors and outside agencies working in more than 30 key
markets around the globe. He will oversee all communications activities for
the company outside the United States, including media relations.
“This is an important appointment for Boeing given the global scope of
our business and expanding international presence,” said Downey. “Charlie
will work with Boeing leaders across the company to further sharpen our
focus in key strategic markets and improve communications with our
stakeholders globally.”
He succeeds Matthew de la Haye, who had served in the role since April
2000.
For the past five years, Miller has spearheaded Boeing’s communications
efforts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Prior to that, he was
communications director for the United Kingdom. Before joining Boeing in
2001, he was Head of News at BAE Systems following a 20-year career in
journalism. He earned a bachelor’s degree in French from University College
London.
“International Corporate Communications is the core function that
connects our global audiences with Boeing, and Charlie’s experience and
demonstrated leadership capabilities will help us drive those connections
to strengthen our local presence, shape markets and grow the business,”
said Boeing International President Hill.
Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest
manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.
Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and
defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced
information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA,
Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The
company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support
services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world
and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales. Headquartered
in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 160,000 people across the United
States and in 70 countries. Total company revenues for 2007 were $66.4
billion.
Boeing Nombra a Charlie Miller para Liderar el Área de Comunicaciones Internacionales
August 27, 2008
CHICAGO, 27/08/2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Boeing Company nombró a Charlie Miller para el cargo de Vicepresidente de Comunicaciones Internacionales Corporativas, área a cargo de Tom Downey, Vicepresidente Senior de Comunicaciones, y Shep Hill, Presidente de Boeing International.
Miller, de 52 años, estará apostado en Londres y conducirá el equipo de directores de comunicación de Boeing y las agencias externas que trabajan en más de 30 mercados clave de todo el mundo. Supervisará todas las actividades de comunicación de la empresa fuera de Estados Unidos, incluidas las relaciones con los medios de comunicación. (FUENTE The Boeing Company)
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Pratt & Whitney, Aviall Enter Into Worldwide JT9D Parts Distribution Agreement
August 27, 2008
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., August 27, 2008 – Pratt &Whitney and Aviall Services, Inc., have reached an agreement for the exclusive worldwide distribution of JT9D spare parts. Under the agreement, Aviall will supply new Pratt & Whitney Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spare parts to JT9D engine operators throughout the world. Pratt & Whitney is a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
“By working with Aviall to distribute all JT9D spare parts we can offer enhanced value to our customers while simultaneously managing our inventory and supply chain more effectively,” said Todd Kallman, president, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines. “We have worked closely with Aviall and are confident that their broad distribution network will continue to support our customers with the world-class customer service they expect from Pratt & Whitney.”
The JT9D was produced from 1969 through 1990 and powers Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft, Airbus A300 and A310 aircraft and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft. There are currently more than 1,200 engines installed with operators around the world. Pratt & Whitney will work with Aviall to ensure their critical core competencies of inventory forecasting and management, field sales and marketing, product fulfillment, quality management and technology backed tools result in a seamless transition for Pratt & Whitney’s customers.
“This is an exciting opportunity for both Pratt & Whitney and for Aviall. It is a perfect match of their exceptional products and our aftermarket expertise,” said Paul Fulchino, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Aviall, Inc. “The signing of this agreement is another step in expanding our diverse business portfolio for continued long-term growth.”
Pratt & Whitney has more than 16,000 aircraft engines installed with hundreds of airlines around the world. Pratt & Whitney is also a leading partner in two joint venture companies that manufacture commercial aircraft engines: International Aero Engines, which makes the V2500 for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft, and the Engine Alliance, whose GP7200 engine is FAR 33 certified for the new Airbus A380.
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.
This release includes “forward looking statements” concerning anticipated business opportunities that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements include changes in the health of the global economy and the aerospace industry. For information identifying other important economic, political, regulatory, legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see UTC’s 10-K, 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC.
Virgin Blue Signs OnPoint Solution Agreement for CFM56 Engines
August 27, 2008
GE AVIATION NEWS RELEASE
Virgin Blue Signs OnPoint Solution Agreement for CFM56 Engines
EVENDALE, OHIO – August 27, 2008 – Virgin Blue has entered a six-year OnPointSM solution agreement that covers the maintenance and overhaul of all CFM56-7B* engines operated by Virgin Blue and its international carrier Pacific Blue. The agreement is valued at up to $300 million (USD).
“After lengthy negotiations, it was clear that GE offered the best solution for Virgin Blue Airlines,” said Brian Sharp, general manager, Engineering Operations for Virgin Blue. “GE’s OnPoint solution provides for lower cost of ownership over the life of this contract and ensures excellent performance for our fleet.”
“We are very pleased Virgin Blue selected GE as its MRO provider for its CFM56-7B engine fleet,” said Tom Gentile, vice president and general manager of GE Aviation’s Services organization. “With this OnPoint solution agreement, Virgin Blue’s CFM56 engines will receive the high quality CFM material and service offerings to keep its fleet operating at optimal performance.”
With more than 31 percent of the Australian domestic market and a modern fleet of 68 Next Generation Boeing 737-700 and -800 aircraft and Embraer E-190 and E-170 aircraft, Virgin Blue Airlines currently operates more than 2,100 flights a week to 24 Australian cities and centres and eight international destinations incorporating ports in New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands. Virgin Blue’s total annual passenger numbers exceeds 15 million travelers.
OnPoint solutions are flexible, long-term commitments designed to meet customers’ unique engine services needs. Backed by GE’s world-class support, these solutions help lower our customers’ cost-of-ownership and maximize the use of their assets. Available OnPoint services include overhaul, on wing support, new and used serviceable parts, component repair, technology upgrades, engine leasing and diagnostics.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power, and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings. For more information, visit us at www.ge.com/aviation.
Embraer Signs Service Contract with China’s Kun Peng Airlines
August 26, 2008
ECIP program will support the EMBRAER 190 jet soon to enter service with the airline
São José dos Campos, August 26, 2008 – Embraer signed a five-year Embraer Collaborative
Inventory Parts (ECIP) service contract with Kun Peng Airlines Co., Ltd., the newest E-Jets
operator in China. Kun Peng currently has more than 1,900 part numbers from seven
maintenance bases covered by ECIP.
“With this program, Kun Peng Airlines will optimize its spare parts supply chain by
simplifying it,” said Siu Ying Yeung, Vice President, Customer Support and Services –
Embraer China. “We increased our spare parts support assurance to Kun Peng through
proactive participation in its supply process, which will result in great aircraft availability.
This is win-win cooperation for both of us.”
The ECIP program monitors customer parts usage, guarantees automatic stock replenishment,
shortens delivery times for contracted parts, and establishes a baseline for the carriers to better
manage their costs. By reducing the workload for planning, controlling and purchasing
expendable parts, the airlines can also save management time for repairable items.
“Supported by ECIP, we expect to significantly reduce the operational risk of our EMBRAER 190
by having the spare parts supply well guaranteed,” said Han Dexing, Vice President, Safety
and Maintenance, Kun Peng Airlines. “We are looking forward to being covered by more
Embraer service programs, and we firmly believe that due to the sound cooperation between
both parties, the future operation of our EMBRAER 190 will be very good.”
Kun Peng Airlines is a joint venture between China’s Shen Zhen Airlines and the Mesa Air
Group, of the United States. In July 2008, Embraer announced a firm order for five
EMBRAER 190 jets by Kun Peng, which will become the second operator of the E-Jets
family in mainland China. The first delivery is scheduled for August 2008.
StudentUniverse.com Becomes the First Travel Search Engine to Offer Real-Time Flexible Date Search Function
August 26, 2008
New Search Technology from Online Student Travel Leader Helps Students Find
the Cheapest Airline Tickets
WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Leading online student and
faculty travel provider StudentUniverse.com today introduced new
proprietary search technology that allows flexible date search
functionality to help students find lower-priced airfares.
StudentUniverse.com is the first travel search engine to offer a real-time
flexible date search function. Users can select to search up to three days
before and three days after their preferred departure and return dates to
get real time cheapest fares on up to 49 travel day combinations — plus an
expanded array of more airfare options with one click. In addition to
introducing new search technology StudentUniverse has launched a completely
redesigned Web site to help streamline student travel searches.
“We know that the average student searches several travel day
combinations when booking air travel. Our new site does the work for you —
providing students with the best fares across more itineraries with one
search,” said Atle Skalleberg, head of research and marketing for
StudentUniverse.com. “We made a real investment in technology to help make
it possible for college students and faculty to find cheaper fares faster,”
Skalleberg continued.
StudentUniverse.com Homepage:
To use the flexible search tool, students simply enter preferred dates
of travel and use the drop down feature to select their flexibility. Users
can get three days flexibility on their departure and return date,
resulting in up to 49 unique date combinations. No other travel site offers
this feature with live availability.
Search Results:
Results are displayed in an easy-to-read grid with the cheapest fares
for up to 49 date combinations, including the specified travel dates. Use
mouse to roll over desired flight to display basic flight information
including carrier, number of stops and price on the left hand side of the
screen.
Finding the Cheapest Alternative:
Once users find the best alternative in the matrix they can get
additional flight information, including flight departure and arrival
times, taxes and airline information below the matrix. Users can easily
sort the results to find what suits them.
A team of developers at StudentUniverse.com sifted through years of
usability testing to create a Web site design to represent
StudentUniverse.com’s mission — to help students find the cheapest travel.
“Not only will the improvements in search technology help students get
more results faster, but a new clean and streamlined look will make it even
easier for students to find what they are looking for,” said Chad Mooney,
Project Manager for the new StudentUniverse site and services.
“We are not a huge company telling students what they want. We are a
small company listening to students and enhancing our Web site based on
specific feedback,” said Skalleberg. “Students can be more flexible with
travel dates and price is most important when booking travel. With the new
flexible search functionality at StudentUniverse.com students can see the
different prices for up to a week’s worth of travel dates and can be
confident they are getting a good deal.”
For more information and screen shots visit
http://www.studentuniverse.com/press.htm.
About StudentUniverse.com
Founded in 1999 as a travel agency exclusively for college students,
StudentUniverse.com helps college students travel more and spend less.
Through proprietary verification technology (to confirm student status) and
exclusive airline deals, StudentUniverse.com connects students with
discounted airfares and other travel deals. Each month, more than half a
million college students and faculty rely on StudentUniverse.com to source
the best travel deals, so they can travel more and spend less. For more
information, visit http://www.studentuniverse.com.
SOURCE StudentUniverse.com
LAN Is Voted Best South American Airline
August 26, 2008
MIAMI, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ — LAN was once again honored and named the
Best Company in South America at the recent World Airline Awards annual
ceremony. The prestigious English market research company, SkyTrax is the
event organizer.
The 2008 award results are based on an annual worldwide passenger
survey conducted by SkyTrax. The survey, which was administered between
August 2007 and June 2008, is the largest global survey given to airline
passengers. Approximately 15 million passenger interviews were conducted by
passengers who represented 95 different nationalities. The survey measured
about 35 different aspects of passenger satisfaction when using the
products and services of each company and evaluated the entire experience
both on land and on-board.
The study is named the World Airline Survey and is considered the
principal reference tool on levels of satisfaction with worldwide airlines.
The analytical format is unique and takes into account the opinion of
passengers who travel for business and tourism in all class cabin levels
(First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy).
Armando Valdivieso, the General Manager of LAN passengers stated, “It
is a great honor to receive this recognition because it reflects
passengers’ opinions from all over the world. Their preference is the best
motivator for the efforts that we put forth daily in offering consistent
and differentiating excellence in service, with the goal of offering the
best travel experience possible.”
SOURCE LAN Airlines
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