Becker Avionics Inc. Appoints Markus Schmitz as VP, Strategy & Business Development
December 29, 2008
Prior to joining the Becker Avionics Team, Markus consulted for several Aviation clients and held management positions with Eurocopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, in
About Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics is a privately held high-tech company that develops, manufactures and distributes the latest communications, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne, maritime and ground applications.
Becker Avionics has a longstanding history of over 50 years in providing equipment to General and Corporate Aviation, ATC, law enforcement and military organizations around the world. In order to support the international market requirements the Company has established branches around the world. Becker Avionics supports an extensive customer base, such as, but not limited to Eurocopter, EADS, Airbus, British Aerospace, ATR, CASA, Dornier-Fairchild, Xian Aircraft Corporation, Agusta, Pilatus, German Air force, Navy and Army, German Border Patrol,
Embraer Sells 11 E-Jets to British Airways
December 23, 2008
Fleet modernization centers on EMBRAER 170 and EMBRAER 190SRs for BA CityFlyer
São José dos Campos, December 22, 2008 –Embraer and British Airways signed a contract for 11 E-Jets, comprised of six EMBRAER 170 and
five EMBRAER 190SR jets, to be operated by BA CityFlyer. BA CityFlyer is British Airways’ wholly owned regional subsidiary that operates
international and domestic routes from London City Airport, England. The deal, which heralds a significant modernization of its regional fleet, also
includes options for another three EMBRAER 190SR jets. The contract value of the E-Jets firm orders is US$ 376.5 million, at list price, based on January 2008 economic conditions, and could reach US$ 489 million, if all options are confirmed.
The first BA CityFlyer EMBRAER 170, configured with 76 seats, is scheduled for delivery in
the second semester of 2009. The larger EMBRAER 190SR will seat up to 98 passengers.
Both will have a single-class layout.
“We are absolutely delighted to win this order from such an internationally renowned, worldclass
airline. This marks a great achievement for Embraer and the E-Jets family,” said Mauro
Kern, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “It is a privilege to have our E-Jets
chosen as the backbone for modernizing BA CityFlyer’s fleet in its operations out of London
City Airport, where the very short runway and the noise restrictions are highly demanding.”
The EMBRAER 170 obtained steep approach certification to operate at London City Airport
in June 2007. This approach uses a software solution developed within the existing fly-bywire
system, which means improved flight quality and control and reduced pilot workload,
with less weight and maintenance cost. The EMBRAER 190SR is currently undergoing a
series of engineering evaluation tests with a view to receiving its steep approach certification
by the end of 2009.
“We are very excited about this new fleet of fuel-efficient aircraft, which will not only meet
our environmental objectives but, also, deliver a product with more space and comfort for our
customers,” said Peter Simpson, Managing Director of BA CityFlyer. “This significant
investment in new aircraft further demonstrates British Airways’ commitment to services into
and out of London City for our customers. Having the combination of the EMBRAER 170s and
EMBRAER 190s in the same fleet will give us greater flexibility, enabling us to match capacity
with demand on routes within our existing and future network. The Embraer E-Jets family was
selected after a detailed analysis to find a suitable replacement for our aging regional fleet and
one that offered us a greater range for existing and planned new destinations.”
In order to support its new Embraer fleet during the next ten years, British Airways also signed
the Embraer Pool Flight Hour Program, which provides optimized inventory control at reduced
initial investments for parts and infrastructure.
On September 30, 2008, Embraer had logged 865 firm orders and 813 options for the E-Jets
family. With 500 aircraft delivered to date, the family has a broad base of 52 operators in 35
countries, on five continents. The planes that have already been delivered have accumulated
more that 2.2 million flight hours with outstanding schedule reliability, and have transported
more than 100 million passengers.
About the EMBRAER 170/190 Family of E-Jets
The EMBRAER 170/190 family of E-Jets consists of four commercial jets with 70 to 122
seats, featuring advanced engineering design, efficient performance, outstanding operating
economics, low emissions levels and a spacious cabin.
The E-Jets can fly at a maximum cruising speed of Mach 0.82, at 41,000 feet (12,497 meters),
with ranges of up to 2,400 nautical miles (4,448 km). The high degree of commonality among
the four aircraft results in exceptional reductions for carriers, in terms of crew training and
costs for spare parts and maintenance. Another key feature of the E-Jets is the fly-by-wire
technology used in the flight control systems, similar to that deployed on larger commercial
jets and advanced military aircraft.
The EMBRAER 170/190 family provides superior comfort with its double-bubble fuselage
design, which includes two main passenger entrances and two service doors that minimize
aircraft turn-around time. The E-Jets offer much more space for passengers, in a single or
dual-class layout, than other aircraft with similar seating capacities.
Heligo Charters Starts AW139 Offshore Operations In India
December 23, 2008
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Heligo Charters Pvt Ltd, the Mumbai based offshore helicopter operator, has started operations this month in India with its first AW139 medium twin engine helicopter. Heligo Charters has also recently received CAR145 Maintenance Organization Approval, making it the first helicopter company in India to comply with these requirements. The company plans to add a second AW139 to its fleet in early 2009 to meet increasing demand in the Indian oil and gas sector, particularly for deep water offshore support operations. Additional AW139s are planned for offshore operations in India later in 2009.
Since entering service the AW139 has already performed an impressive medical evacuation mission from a seismic survey ship 217 nm (402 km) offshore. The AW139’s maximum cruise speed of 167 knots enabled it to reach the vessel quickly while its long range meant there was no need for the ship to divert closer to the coast, allowing it to continue its seismic survey activity.
The AW139 is ideally suited for the offshore role, with its large cabin and baggage compartments allowing it to transport 12 to 15 passengers, offering ease of access and egress by its large sliding doors. Remarkable space on board and modular role equipment allow an easy and quick conversion to and from various configurations. Furthermore, a Maximum Gross Weight (MGW) of 6,800 kg (14,991 Ib), a 400 kg (882 Ib) increase on the original certified MGW of 6,400 kg, was certified in 2008. The increased MGW and payload, which is available on all new production aircraft as an option, is allowing the AW139 to target various long range offshore requirements currently being met by larger 19-seat types, further expanding its impressive capabilities.
The AW139 has already entered service with almost all the major providers of offshore helicopter transportation services around the world. The helicopter has achieved a great success becoming the best selling medium twin in the world for various applications. Almost 110 customers from nearly 40 countries have ordered over 430 helicopters to perform offshore transport, EMS/SAR, VIP/corporate transport, law enforcement, utility and military operations.
AgustaWestland And CEIIA Sign R&D, Design And Engineering Contract
December 23, 2008
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a six year contract with CEIIA of Portugal for the Research and Development, Design and Engineering Project (RDE) during an official ceremony held in Lisbon today and presided by the Minister of Economy and Innovation of Portugal, Manuel Pinho.
Under this contract Portuguese companies and universities will be involved in diversified aerospace-related projects. The main aeronautical fields targeted include mechanical systems, interiors, structures and composites, electronic and software systems.
This contract follows major achievements performed in August comprising the setting up of AgustaWestland Portugal subsidiary to provide complete helicopter support services, the contract with Locação de Equipamentos de Defesa SA (DEFLOC) for the long term provision of support for the Portuguese Air Force AW101 helicopters through the Full In Service Support (FISS) and the offset agreement amendment including aerospace manufacturing and engineering services.
Giuseppe Orsi, CEO, AgustaWestland said “We are delighted to have signed this latest agreement which represents the initial step to meet the long term plans defined for AgustaWestland Portugal. The RDE project is clear evidence of AgustaWestland’s commitment to bringing specific experience and knowledge into local industries and universities. We are committed to increasingly getting closer to our customers as well as to enabling local companies to play major roles as AgustaWestland Portugal’s subcontractors to exploit future business opportunities of mutual benefit”.
A number of highly skilled engineers will be engaged and significant investments will be dedicated to state-of-the-art infrastructure of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and training activities, aimed at enhancing engineers’ skills to enable CEIIA to compete in the worldwide aerospace market.
CEIIA, as the leader of the “Pólo de Competitividade e Tecnologia” for the Aeronautical cluster, will allow the creation and rapidly foster the expansion and alignment of the Portuguese supply base to international markets and standards, thereby widening the potential customer base for the Portuguese players within the Aeronautical worldwide market.
Global Aviation Announces Promotion of Brian Lockhart to Vice President
December 23, 2008
HILLSBORO, OR (December 22, 2008) – Global Aviation, Inc., an independent, full service aviation company has named Brian L. Lockhart, Vice President of the company. Lockhart, a 13 year veteran of Global Aviation had previously served as the Director of Maintenance.
Brian Lockhart helped establish Global Aviation, Inc. with President, Flo Newton, in 1995, as a consultant providing critical direction for the creation of the company. He formally joined Global in November of 1997, founding the maintenance department. He has grown the department from 2 to 50 employees, while expanding the company’s reputation as an exceptional aviation maintenance entity. The maintenance division includes inspection, avionics, parts and inventory departments.
The new Vice President has also been instrumental in the expansion of operations and facility at Global Aviation. With his leadership, Global recently received designation as a Bombardier AOG/Line Maintenance provider. Rockwell Collins and Universal Avionics have both appointed Global Aviation dealership status.
Lockhart began his career nearly 40 years ago when he received his degree from Sacramento City College as an aviation maintenance mechanic. His advanced training includes fluid aviation industry dynamics, advanced Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic and Inspection Authorization training. Brian spent over a decade with the flight department of Louisiana Pacific Corporation and then eight years with a private aviation company in Hillsboro. Lockhart serves on the Board of the Hillsboro Airport Business Association and the Hillsboro Airport Issues Roundtable. He is Chairman of the Portland Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology Advisory Committee. His hobbies include restoring and flying vintage planes, such as his 1947 Stimson Voyager. He also plays the bagpipes.
“Brian is a well known and highly respected avionics maintenance executive,” said Flo Newton, President of Global Aviation. “When I started the company, Brain was the first person I approached. I knew his expertise and reputation would be critical in Global’s success. His strategic vision and dedication to excellence daily spurs our efforts to provide outstanding maintenance services to our clients.”
Located at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO), Global Aviation is dedicated to providing clients with a superior offering of aircraft charter, maintenance, management and FBO services. Global Aviation currently supports 63,000 square feet of heated hangar space with plans for a 27,000 square foot expansion.
Embraer Certifies New U.S. Distribution Center
December 23, 2008
Facility is operated in a partnership between Embraer and UPS Supply Chain Solutions
São José dos Campos, December 23, 2008 – Embraer’s new distribution center, operated by
UPS Supply Chain Solutions, in Louisville, Ky., in the U.S., was certified by the Brazilian
Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC). The certification by
ANAC is recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The distribution center supports the Embraer executive jet fleet in North America and the
Caribbean. The Company maintains a complete stock of repairable, expendable and structural
parts for Phenom jets at the Louisville Worldport, which is UPS’s largest air cargo hub.
“In addition to the three recently-inaugurated service centers, this achievement further
confirms our readiness to support our North American and Caribbean customers, including
those who will begin to fly their Phenom 100s,” said Edson Carlos Mallaco, Embraer Vice
President, Customer Support and Services – Executive Jets. “We have had an excellent
relationship with UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company and a leading global
provider of specialized transportation and logistics services, with its broad-based express
delivery network.”
In order to assure availability where needed, Embraer will also stock critical parts throughout
the U.S. at its authorized service centers, including the Company-owned distribution center in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Orders requested up to midnight Eastern Standard Time can be
delivered by the next morning to customers virtually anywhere at the thousands of
destinations served by UPS in North America. Additionally, the certification of this site
enables it to receive and generate airworthiness tags for spare parts used on Embraer products,
saving customers time and expense.
“UPS is pleased and excited to be partnering with Embraer in supporting the Phenom jets.
With the existing well-defined Embraer processes as a building block, UPS plans to employ
its own best practices to make the Louisville operation one of Embraer’s most fluid and
efficient,” said Scott Blandford, UPS Operations Manager.
Embraer has seven wholly owned service centers and a broad authorized network, worldwide, to
support its customers
Embraer Lineage 1000 Receives ANAC and EASA Certification
December 23, 2008
The aircraft’s maximum range is now 4,500 nautical miles
São José dos Campos, December 23, 2008 – Embraer’s ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jet
has been awarded type certification by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional
de Aviação Civil – ANAC) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Brazilian
and European Union aviation authorities, respectively. Interior Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) will follow, soon, thus completing the development cycle.
“It is with great satisfaction that we receive the certification of the ultra-large Lineage 1000
executive jet, establishing a range of 4,500 nautical miles,” Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer
Executive Vice President, Executive Jets. “This achievement further highlights our
commitment to provide our customers, worldwide, with revolutionary products.”
The Lineage 1000’s maximum range, originally projected to be 4,200 nautical miles (7,778
kilometers or 4,833 miles) with eight passengers, or 4,350 nautical miles (8,056 kilometers or
5,005 miles) with four passengers, has been extended to 4,400 nautical miles (8,149 kilometers
or 5,063 miles) with eight passengers, or 4,500 nautical miles (8,344 kilometers or 5,179 miles)
with four passengers, both with NBAA IFR reserves.
“I congratulate the members of the Lineage 1000 program for its certification,” said
Henrique Langenegger, Vice-President, Programs – Executive Jets. “They can be proud of
having accomplished, and surpassed, the demanding goals of this project, which takes the
Company’s Executive Jets business to a new level of achievement.”
Launched, in November 2006, the Lineage 1000 is the largest and most refined executive jet
in Embraer’s portfolio. The aircraft is based on the EMBRAER 190 commercial jet, which
was certified in August 2005, and is one of the four members of the E-Jets family, now
operating in 35 countries.
“The proven qualities of the EMBRAER 190 platform bring a mature and reliable Lineage
1000 to the market, with more than 2.2 million flight hours accumulated by the E-Jets
family,” stated Emílio Matsuo, Embraer Senior Vice President, Engineering.
These certifications confirm the Lineage 1000’s maximum takeoff weight of 120,150 pounds,
or 54,500 kg, and authorize the jet to fly extended operations (ETOPS 120), demonstrating
the aircraft’s capability to operate on routes that have a diversion airport up to 120 minutes
from the flight path. The Lineage 1000 can, therefore, fly long distances over oceans, deserts
and other inhospitable areas, thus increasing its operational range, everywhere in the world.
The approval includes the newly designed auxiliary fuel system. The system is compliant with
the latest SFAR 88 safety requirements and is seamlessly integrated with the state-of-the-art
Honeywell Primus Epic® avionics suite, whose automation features reduce pilot workload.
Over 20 Lineage 1000 jets have been sold around the world. U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) certification is expected soon.
Goodrich and Rolls-Royce Sign Agreements to Complete Engine Controls Joint Venture
December 23, 2008
The joint venture company, Rolls-Royce Goodrich Engine Control Systems Limited, will operate as Aero Engine Controls. It combines Goodrich’s existing UK-based engine controls design and manufacturing business and Rolls-Royce’s expertise in the integration of controls into the engine. Each of the contributing companies owns 50 per cent of Aero Engine Controls. Goodrich will retain the aftermarket products and services business associated with the joint venture’s products.
The transaction is expected to close on
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.
Next NASA Moon Mission Completes Major Milestone
December 23, 2008
The orbiter will carry seven instruments to provide scientists with detailed maps of the lunar surface and increase our understanding of the moon’s topography, lighting conditions, mineralogical composition and natural resources. Data returned to Earth from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter will be used to select safe landing sites, determine locations for future outposts and help mitigate radiation dangers to astronauts. The spacecraft will spend at least a year in a low, polar orbit approximately 30 miles above the lunar surface while the instruments work together to collect detailed information about the moon’s environment.
The thermal vacuum testing on the spacecraft took about two months. The orbiter, which was built at Goddard, was subjected to the extreme temperature cycles of the lunar environment as engineers conducted simulated flight operations.
“We have cooked LRO, frozen it, shaken it, and blasted it with electromagnetic waves, and still it operates,” said
The first two checks were the spin and vibration tests. The spin test determined the spacecraft’s center of gravity and measured characteristics of its rotation. During vibration testing, engineers checked the structural integrity of the spacecraft aboard a large, shaking table that simulated the rigorous ride the orbiter will encounter during liftoff aboard an Atlas rocket.
Next, the orbiter was subjected to acoustics testing. The bagged spacecraft was placed near wall-sized speakers that simulate the noise-induced vibrations of launch. Following acoustics testing, LRO underwent tests that simulated the orbiter’s separation from the rocket during launch. The spacecraft also underwent electromagnetic compatibility testing to ensure internal and external electrical signals do not interfere with its critical functions.
“It was less than one year ago that LRO was a myriad collection of parts not yet delivered to our clean room,” said
LRO will be shipped to NASA’s
Goddard is building and managing the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter for NASA’s Exploration Systems Mission Directorate in
ATK Receives $49 Million Contract for Orion Solid Rocket Motors
December 23, 2008
ATK to Provide at Least Nine Orion Motor Flight Sets – Options Could Enhance Total Contract Value
ATK Motors Support Missile Defense and Access to Space Missions
The flight set motors range in size from 38 to 50 inches in diameter, and four to 33 feet in length. Each flight set consists of a minimum of three stages. Work under the contract will be performed by ATK at its facility in
ATK’s Orion motors have a 100 percent mission success rate. They first flew in 1990 on a Pegasus(R) launch vehicle. In 2007, ATK delivered its 100th flight set.
“The proven performance and versatility of the family of Orion motors helps ensure mission success for critical programs that aid in scientific research and the defense of this country,” said
ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 17,000 employees in 21 states and approximately
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