ExecuJet Aviation Group to expand completions activity
September 8, 2008
ExecuJet Aviation Group is marking three years’ activity of handling aircraft interior design and completions by moving into larger executive jet types. By the end of the year, the Zurich, Switzerland-based company is hoping to add Airbus ACJ and Boeing Business Jets to its current, primarily Bombardier Business Jets portfolio. A brand new dedicated customer showroom, located at Zurich Headquarters is scheduled to open this autumn.
The expansion of our interior and completion business is mirroring the growth of activity, not just from new build aircraft deliveries, but increasingly in response to rejuvenated interest to create new looks for pre-owned aircraft,” says Pascal Jallier, Head of Completions at ExecuJet Aviation Group.
Australia and Asia Pacific are big growth regions, as is the Middle East, especially for mid-sized cabin business jets. Russia is another strong market accounting for 40% of ExecuJet’s activity right now. ExecuJet will be talking up its expertise in completions and its expanded portfolio of business aviation solutions at Russia’s dedicated business aviation show, Jet Expo, in Moscow this week (September 17th-19th) at Hall 7, Stand C190.
Pascal Jallier, previously Head of Interiors for Bombardier Business Aircraft and Jet Aviation, has hands-on experience of approximately 160 business aircraft completions. He leads a team of 12 in Switzerland and is working closely with ExecuJet’s pre-owned global aircraft sales team, headed by Nicholas McHaffey from ExecuJet’s Middle East Headquarters in Dubai.
ExecuJet’s completions division has handled about 26 design and completion projects to date. In the past few months the team has been approached about new cabin interiors for the Bombardier CRJ200, the Fokker 100 regional turbofan, and the Dornier 328JET. Currently, ExecuJet is responding to RFPs for BBJ and ACJ work.
As soon as a deal is ratified on a new or second-hand aircraft, ExecuJet works hand-in-hand with the OEM to determine a customer’s specification of the cabin. The completions team will visit the operator and discuss their preferences for interiors, taking into account any in-flight entertainment requirements the customer has selected.
“Customers are becoming more savvy about what they want to offer their passengers inflight – Satcom connectivity; the ability to offer world news and sports results for example – when planning their cabin interiors. Consider that business jet operators were offering Skycam, for example, a good five years before it was featured by commercial airlines at the beginning of this decade. We will thus think ahead and plan how in-flight installations can be accommodated within the cabin design.”
On receipt of an all new green aircraft, ExecuJet’s completions team will conduct a series of tests – verify that all components are in place, and conduct a full inventory and conduct a full inventory and quality check, for example. Our so-called ‘white glove’ test, the culmination of a complete interior cabin completions test, is very thorough.
ExecuJet has a broad number of international accreditations for its MRO/technical services work and its FBO activity, as befits an organization that oversees more than 120 business aircraft on management contracts on eight Aircraft Operating Certificates (AOCs) around the world. ExecuJet works primarily with Bombardier business jet models, reflecting the close relationship that the two companies enjoy, but it has also worked on Falcon, Gulfstream, Embraer and Citation types.
ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Aviation Group is a leading global business aviation organization offering a diverse range of services including pre-owned and new aircraft sales, aircraft management, aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance, aircraft completions management and fixed base operations. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, ExecuJet Aviation Group has operations in four regions – Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia, embracing a workforce of over 750.
ExecuJet manages over 130 business jets worldwide under the most stringent safety standards. Its commercial fleet is operated under the regulatory umbrella of eight regional civil aviation issued air operating certificates (AOCs).
ExecuJet is a sales representative and dealer across four continents for Bombardier Business Aircraft’s family of Learjet, Challenger and Global Express business jets. They are an exclusive agent outside North America for the sale of the Grob Aerospace spⁿ light business jet, and the sole sales representative outside the Americas for the 8 to 12-passenger Aerion Supersonic Business Jet.
ExecuJet unveiled its new jet ownership program SimplyFly, tailored for high net worth individuals and corporations, earlier this year. SimplyFly is a one-stop shop service incorporating aircraft acquisition, management, maintenance and operations. The program offers whole aircraft availability at predictable costs, with a dedicated crew, the option to earn charter revenue and the ability to take the aircraft over completely at the end of its lease term.
GeoEye-1 Satellite Launches Into Space From Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
September 7, 2008
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DULLES, Va., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — GeoEye, Inc. (Nasdaq:
GEOY), a premier provider of satellite, aerial and geospatial information,
announced today the successful launch and deployment of GeoEye-1, the
world’s highest resolution, commercial Earth-imaging satellite.
GeoEye’s ground station in Norway relayed the downlink signal it
received from GeoEye-1 confirming that the satellite successfully separated
from the second stage of the launch vehicle and began automatically
initializing its onboard systems.
Bill Schuster, GeoEye chief operating officer, said, “Based upon the
data we saw, the satellite is performing properly and ready to begin the
next phase towards meeting its mission requirements.” GeoEye-1 will now
undergo a calibration and check-out period before imagery products will be
available for sale.
Matthew O’Connell, GeoEye chief executive officer, said, “Later this
fall, we will start providing high-resolution color imagery of the Earth
from our newest satellite to customers around the globe. The imagery from
GeoEye-1 adds to the quantity and quality of that currently provided by our
IKONOS satellite, and together this magnificent constellation will enable
us to meet world-wide customer demand.”
O’Connell added, “This launch, and our important relationship with the
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), shows how public-private
partnerships can be successful for the collection of broad areas of the
Earth. And all our customers can be assured of continued access to quality
products and first-class customer service.”
GeoEye-1 is part of the NGA NextView program. The NextView program is
designed to ensure that the NGA has access to commercial imagery in support
of its mission to provide timely, relevant and accurate geospatial
intelligence in support of national security. GeoEye won its $500-million
NextView contract in September 2004 and was able to build and launch
GeoEye-1 without any contract cost overruns in less than four years after
contract award.
GeoEye-1 will simultaneously collect 0.41-meter ground resolution
black-and-white (panchromatic) images and 1.65-meter color (multispectral)
images. Designed to take digital images of the Earth from 423 miles (681
kilometers) and moving at a speed of about four-and-a-half miles (seven
kilometers) per second, the satellite camera can distinguish objects on the
Earth’s surface as small as 0.41-meter or 16 inches in size. Due to U.S.
licensing restrictions, commercial customers will get access to imagery at
half-meter ground resolution.
GeoEye-1 was built by General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems in
Gilbert, Ariz. The imaging system was built by ITT in Rochester, NY. ITT is
also building the imaging system for GeoEye-2 slated for launch in 2011.
The 4310-pound satellite was launched at 11:50 a.m. PDT on a United Launch
Alliance Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The
launch of GeoEye-1 marks the 83rd consecutive successful launch of the
Delta II rocket.
About GeoEye
GeoEye is the premier provider of geospatial information for the
national security community, strategic partners, resellers and commercial
customers to help them better map, measure and monitor the world. The
Company is recognized as the industry’s trusted imagery expert for
delivering reliable service and the exceptional quality of its imagery
products and solutions. It operates a constellation of Earth imaging
satellites, mapping aircraft and has an international network of ground
stations, a robust imagery archive, and advanced imagery processing
capabilities for developing innovative geospatial products and solutions.
The Company also provides support to academic institutions and
non-governmental organizations through the GeoEye Foundation. Headquartered
in Dulles, Virginia, GeoEye is a public company listed on the Nasdaq stock
exchange under the symbol GEOY. It maintains a comprehensive Quality
Management System (QMS) and has achieved company-wide ISO accreditation.
For more information, visit http://www.geoeye.com.
Boeing Statement: Renegotiation Fails; Strike Called
September 7, 2008
SEATTLE, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) issued the
following statement after mediated talks with the International Association
of Machinists and Aerospace Workers concluded today without reaching
agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, covering nearly 27,000
employees mainly in Washington, Oregon and Kansas:
“Over the past two days, Boeing, the union and the federal mediator
worked hard in pursuing good-faith explorations of options that could lead
to an agreement. Unfortunately the differences were too great to close,”
said Scott Carson, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The IAM has called for a strike to begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Sept.
6. Boeing operations in Washington, Oregon and Kansas will remain open.
Employees who are not represented by the IAM are expected to report for
work as normal.
During the work stoppage, Boeing will support its customers and their
airplanes in service. The company will continue delivering airplanes that
were completed prior to the strike, and will continue providing customers
with spare parts. Boeing does not intend to assemble airplanes during the
strike.
TACA inaugura vuelos a Asunción y aumenta frecuencias a Montevideo.
September 6, 2008
El aumento de destinos, frecuencias y número de aviones en su flota, han caracterizado la estrategia de TACA durante el 2008.
Con el ánimo de continuar su plan de expansión en América del Sur, TACA ha solicitado autorización ante las entidades gubernamentales de Perú y Paraguay, para iniciar la operación de vuelos entre Lima y Asunción.
Ambas ciudades tuvieron conexión aérea durante varios años por medio de Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas y AeroPerú, hasta mediados de los noventa, cuando la primera de ellas, dejó de curbir la ruta al ser comprada por el grupo TAM de Brasil y la segunda cesó operaciones por dificultades económicas.
Ahora Lima y Asunción vuelven a tener vuelos directos tres veces por semana y otros tres con escala en Montevideo, para un total de seis vuelos semanales, en modernos y cómodos aviones Airbus de la serie 319 y 320, los cuales, partirán de la capital peruana los lunes, miércoles y jueves a las 21: 30 y saldrán de regreso desde Asunción los miércoles, sábados y domingos a las 6:55 de la mañana, hora perfecta para arriba al Hub de Lima y disponer de conexiones hacia destinos como: Quito, Guayaquil, Bogotá, Caracas, San José, San Salvador y Guatemala, lo que abre un sin número de posibilidades para los paraguayos, quienes estaban limitados a hacer conexiones internacionales por medio de Buenos Aires y Sao Pablo.
Pero las novedades no terminan ahí, los vuelos a Asunción se extenderán hasta Montevideo, es decir, serán operados: Lima-Asunción-Montevideo. La capital uruguaya, pasará a tener 6 vuelos semanales hacia Lima, tres de ellos vía Asunción y otros tres directos. Los vuelos sin escalas entre Lima y Montevideo operarán los martes, viernes y sábados.
De esta manera TACA continúa con su compromiso de ofrecer más destinos, mejores frecuencias y covertura en América, posicionándose como una de las aerolíneas líderes en servicios, atención y cubrimiento con vuelos a las principales capitales y ciudades del continente americano.
Por Santiago López González
Bell Helicopter names Eric Cardinali President of its Canadian operations; Jacques St-Laurent to oversee European operations
September 5, 2008
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 5, 2008) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that Eric Cardinali has been named president of Bell Helicopter Canada. He replaces Jacques St-Laurent who is moving to a new position as president of Bell Helicopter’s European operations.
“Eric’s proven leadership ability, international business acumen, and outstanding performance results make him a perfect strategic fit for the continued success of our Canadian operations,” said Richard Millman, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter. “Moving Eric into this position highlights the value of Textron’s Networked Enterprise, allowing Bell to draw upon the pool of talent across all of Textron. I look forward to the results we are confident he will deliver.”
Cardinali comes from E-Z-GO, a Textron company and a leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, where he was vice president, Integrated Supply Chain. He has over 20 years experience in domestic and international manufacturing and sales. Cardinali first joined Textron in 2001 at Jacobsen, a turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicle manufacturer in Lincoln, NE. He moved to E-Z-GO as plant manager in 2003 and was promoted to vice president in December 2005. He created a culture of operational excellence at E-Z-GO – achieving significant improvements in productivity, first time quality, and inventory turns.
Jacques St-Laurent leaves Bell Helicopter Canada after a six year term as president. During his tenure there St-Laurent oversaw the growth of the workforce from 1,200 to 2,400 people and a production rate that improved from 100 helicopters per year to about 200. He also was instrumental in the development of Bell’s new light twin helicopter, the Bell 429.
Millman said, “We live in a global market place that demands careful attention. It is particularly important that we be available to serve our customers wherever and whenever they need us. To be able to better serve our European customers, and to spearhead our regional growth we have decided to strengthen our European operations. Jacques’ tremendous success at Bell Canada and his understanding of the international market made him the best person for this new role.”
PLUNA S.A.: TRANSFER THE MADRID ROUTE TO THE GOVERNMENT
September 5, 2008
Based on all the controversy surrounding the “born again” airline’s decision to cancel its flights to Madrid, Leadgate, which has control and management of the airline has proposed that the government, through its ownership in PLUNA ENTE which owns the minority stake in the airline, take over the B767 and personnel required in order to maintain the route. PLUNA S.A. would provide the technical and marketing support required to maintain the operation which would be at the government’s risk. In a public statement the airline’s CEO, Matias Campiani, stated: “if the government believes the
Mexico’s ASUR bidding on the new airport on the Riviera Maya
September 5, 2008
The new airport will be completed by 2012 and ASUR is one of the front runners in winning the concession bid which will be announced publicly in October. The new airport will serve
TAM to invest $4.2 billion over the next 12 years
September 5, 2008
Marriott plans to build five new hotels in Latin America & the Caribbean
September 5, 2008
The hotel company has announced plans for five new hotels in the region; in
Embraer Delivers First EMBRAER 170 Jet to Régional
September 5, 2008
Air France subsidiary has nine EMBRAER 170 Jets on firm order
São José dos Campos, September 5, 2008 – Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 170 jet
to Régional – Compagnie Aérienne Européenne, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Air
France Group. This is the first of a total of nine firm orders it has for the EMBRAER 170
from the French airline.
“The delivery of the first EMBRAER 170 to our
largest customer in Europe, just two years after the
airline received its first EMBRAER 190, is an
especially proud moment for us,” said Mauro Kern,
Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “It
is gratifying to see that the operational flexibility and
the commonality gains of the two E-Jets models in the
same fleet will maximize the benefits to Régional and
its discerning customers.”
Régional’s EMBRAER 170 is configured in a 76-seat single-class layout. It will enter service
this week on its domestic and intra-European networks.
“We are very pleased to take delivery of our first EMBRAER 170 jet,” said Jean-Yves
Grosse, Régional/Air France President and CEO. “The combination of the EMBRAER 170
and the EMBRAER 190 in the same fleet will give us greater flexibility, enabling us to rightsize
aircraft to meet route demand and ensure optimum comfort for our passengers.”
As Embraer’s largest customer in Europe, Régional currently operates a total fleet of 48 Embraer
aircraft (six EMBRAER 190s, 28 ERJ 145s, nine ERJ 135s, and five EMB 120 Brasilias).
About Régional/Air France
Régional – Compagnie Aérienne Européenne (www.regional.com) was created in March 2001
with the merger of Flandre Air, Proteus Airlines, and Régional Airlines. The company serves
46 cities: 20 in France and 26 in other European countries. Régional’s headquarters are
located in Nantes, in the West of France. The airline operates 62 aircraft, including 48 by
Embraer, and is supported by two company-owned maintenance centers in Clermont Ferrand
and in Lille. Régional is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Air France Group.
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