Delta Signs $50 Million Exclusive JT8D Engine Parts Agreement
January 12, 2009
“Pratt & Whitney is committed to being a leader in an increasingly competitive marketplace, and we continue to explore together new and innovative ways to reduce our total cost within the supply chain,” said
“Pratt & Whitney’s material management model, based on establishing predictable and stable maintenance costs and offering very high service level guarantees, was key to winning this agreement,” said
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 in service on the 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
Embraer Sells Eight Super Tucano Aircraft to the Dominican Republic
January 10, 2009
Aircraft will be used on border patrol missions and to combat drug trafficking
The choice made by the Dominican Republic Air Force shows how the aircraft’s extreme versatility, associated with its good performance for both training and operational missions and with low acquisition, operating and maintenance costs, makes the Super Tucano one of the best multimission airplanes on the market.
To date, 63 units of the Super Tucano have already been delivered to the Brazilian Air Force (Forca Aerea Brasileira – FAB) and 25 to the FAC, and they are successfully used for border surveillance and other operational missions. In all, 144 aircraft have been sold to four Latin American customers.
The FAC received its 25th Super Tucano in August of last year, thus finalizing the deliveries begun to this customer, in
The Super Tucano went into operation with the FAB in
Global Internet Access from TS2 Satellite Technologies
January 8, 2009
BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network – http://www.ts2.pl/en/BGAN) satellite two-way (upload/download) modem is a small laptop-sized device which weighs less than a kilogram (T&T Explorer 110) and which ensures transfer and reception of files of any size within a satellite network from almost any place on Earth, up to 492 Kbit/s. Equipped in USB, WLAN, Bluetooth and ISDN, BGAN makes a control unit or communications center with a decision center in any place in the world. On land, water, or in the air, both high in the mountains and on deserts — BGAN makes your portable office ready for work within minutes.
BGAN terminals (http://www.ts2.pl/en/BGAN) are ideal for foreign correspondents, soldiers, crisis management units, police, fire brigades, emergency services and other safety services. Travelers, participants of exotic expeditions, extreme sports lovers, sailors and officers of international organizations all over the world also form a numerous group of users.
The new technology can be used for communications even in most extreme weather conditions. The terminal is resistant to water, humidity, shock, dirt and temperatures ranging from -40 degrees C to +80 degrees C. Its additional accessories such as a solar panel, car antenna or power-generating unit eliminate additional limitations. Its user-friendliness and possibility to connect several computers and other compatible devices to one modem make it suitable for use in countless situations.
TS2 Satellite Technologies (http://www.ts2.pl) delivers BGAN services for US Army soldiers stationed in
Raytheon Team Completes Final Major Milestones on Next-Generation GPS Control Segment
January 8, 2009
Successful, on-time completion of vital program requirements represents two significant achievements
The Raytheon-led team completed the segment design review and modernized capability engineering model demonstration
“These mark major accomplishments for our entire team and significantly burn-down the execution risk on the program,” said
The segment design review was a comprehensive review of the team’s progress in systems engineering, systems architecture and program management. Successful completion demonstrates that the design is sufficiently mature and the level of residual risk is acceptable to proceed to the program’s next phase.
In keeping with the “back-to-basics” approach, the team demonstrated the ability to command modernized GPS signals, provide situational awareness and expose data on the network through the modernized capability engineering model demonstration. The Raytheon team also demonstrated time-certain delivery by achieving all model objectives on time and within budget.
Canty added, “Both milestones allowed us to show the customer that we have met their requirements, significantly reduced program risk and are well-positioned to deliver our GPS OCX solution. Our back-to-basics approach to developing our GPS control segment demonstrates our understanding and alignment with the needs of our U.S. Air Force customer.”
The Raytheon-led team is on track to complete the remaining program milestones and is working under a
The completion of the segment design review and modernized capability engineering model is an accomplishment of Raytheon Company, ITT, The Boeing Company, Infinity Engineering Systems, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, SRI International and Braxton Technologies.
Based in
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of
JetBlue Names Alex Battaglia Vice President of Airports
January 8, 2009
“Alex quickly established himself as a strong leader with the talent and expertise needed to efficiently run a complex airline operation,” said
“I am honored to take the helm of JetBlue’s airports team,” said Mr. Battaglia. “These are exciting times for JetBlue as we continue to lead the industry by delivering on a simple value proposition: providing a great product that’s also a great value. I look forward to working with our award-winning crewmembers to deliver more of that signature JetBlue experience as we continue to spread our wings throughout the Americas.”
Mr. Battaglia came to JetBlue after a 24-year career with Delta Air Lines in roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in the position of director of JFK Operations.
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GOL Announces Traffic Statistics for December 2008
January 8, 2009
Embraer Sells a Third ERJ 135 Jet to the Government of Thailand
January 8, 2009
Company has already delivered one ERJ 135 to the Royal Thai Army and another to the Royal Thai Navy
At the end of 2008, Embraer delivered one ERJ 135 to the Royal Thai Army and another to the Royal Thai Navy. The ERJ 135 is a jet of exceptional quality and performance, and offers military customers a combination of modern equipment and low maintenance cost. They will be used in
The deal regarding the first two aircraft was announced in
This document may contain projections, statements and estimates regarding circumstances or events yet to take place. Those projections and estimates are based largely on current expectations, forecasts on future events and financial tendencies that affect Embraer’s businesses. Those estimates are subject to risks, uncertainties and suppositions that include, among others: general economic, political and trade conditions in
TAM Receives Fourth Boeing 777
January 8, 2009
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Boeing Finishes 2008 With 662 Commercial Airplane Orders
January 8, 2009
The Next-Generation 737 remained the company’s best seller, with 484 chosen last year by customers from nearly every region of the world. Demand for the all-new 787 Dreamliner also remained strong with 93 ordered, primarily by
“While we clearly faced obstacles, 2008 also was a time of accomplishment at Commercial Airplanes,” said
“With a balanced base of customers from all regions of the world, from airlines with varied business models, and with strong orders across our product line, we are now focused on executing this strong backlog position,” Carson added.
The twin-aisle 777 captured 54 orders from customers in
During 2008, 375 airplanes were delivered to customers worldwide: 290 737s (including six Boeing Business Jets), 14 747s, 10 767s and 61 777s. Deliveries were affected by a strike that halted commercial production for several weeks.
Boeing also debuted the first 777 Freighter and began flight testing on that program, while the first P-8A Poseidon — a derivative of the Next- Generation 737 for use by the U.S. Navy — completed final assembly. In June, the first 767 Boeing Converted Freighter was delivered, 1 of 26 freighter conversions completed during the year. And, major structural and systems tests were successfully completed on the 787 Dreamliner.
Commercial Airplanes achieved several important milestones in 2008, including the 700th 777 delivery and the 5,000th order for the Next-Generation 737. The 40th anniversary of the rollout of the 747 was celebrated, as was the delivery of the 1,400th 747. Additionally, major assembly was started on the new 747-8. Boeing Business Jets also delivered the first BBJ 3, a new, larger version based on the Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER.
Other Boeing Commercial Airplanes highlights in 2008 included:
* Reaffirming Boeing's environmental leadership by collaborating with
global airline customers on demonstration flights using sustainable
biofuels and advanced air traffic management concepts.
* Seven Boeing Commercial Airplanes manufacturing sites earning ISO 14001
environmental certification: Renton, Auburn and Frederickson, Wash.;
Salt Lake City, Utah; Winnipeg, Canada; and Bankstown and Fishermen's
Bend, Australia.
* Improving Services response time to 97.2 percent from 96 percent in
2007 for airplane customers' more than 10,000 urgent requests through
our 24/7 Operations Center.
* Partnering with government and industry to successfully meet a 10-year
goal to reduce the U.S. commercial aviation accident rate by
80 percent.
GOL anuncia estatÃsticas de tráfego de dezembro de 2008
January 8, 2009
Ṣo Paulo, 8 de janeiro de 2009 РA GOL Linhas A̩reas
Inteligentes S.A. (Bovespa: GOLL4 e NYSE: GOL), a companhia aérea
brasileira de baixo custo, informa as estatÃsticas preliminares de
tráfego relativas a Dezembro de 2008. Em comparação a Dezembro de
2007, o tráfego doméstico de passageiros (RPK) diminuiu 1,7%, e a
capacidade (ASK) aumentou 5,1%. No mercado doméstico, a taxa de
ocupação (load factor) da GOL foi de 68% e no mercado internacional,
a taxa de ocupação foi de 49%. A taxa de ocupação total do sistema GOL
foi de 65% em Dezembro.
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