Punta Cana International Airport Welcomes New Expanded Terminal
January 23, 2009
Expansion allows for upsurge in arrivals, significant increase in tourism to the region
The inauguration of the expansion of
“I feel great admiration for Mr.
The expansion of the Dominican Republic’s busiest airport is the result of a multi-million dollar investment by Grupo PUNTACANA, the owners and operators of the airport and the PUNTACANA Resort & Club. The renovation enables
A new check-in terminal with forty stations and a new baggage belt system opens this month, with additional changes scheduled to be introduced throughout this year and next, including a new, larger runway; expansion of the existing taxiways; and construction of a new taxiway and control tower.
Additionally, Punta Cana International is the first airport in the
“We are thrilled that PUNTACANA Resort & Club is celebrating 40 years as a world-class destination,” said Mr.
Currently,
As a result of the expansion,
Thanks to these new renovations, guests of Grupo PUNTACANA’s hotel and real estate properties will have more time to experience some of the recent and upcoming enhancements at the resort, including Corales, the world-class golf course designed by
About PUNTACANA Resort & Club
The development of Grupo PUNTACANA dates back to 1969 when Dominican businessman and hotelier
Aer Lingus and United Airlines Announce Transatlantic Partnership
January 23, 2009
First Operation Between Washington and Madrid Available for Sale in April 2009
The partners will launch service between Washington Dulles and
It is intended that both carriers will equally share the commercial and operating benefits and risk, with
Further expansion and development of the partnership’s activities will be jointly assessed and agreed by the Partners and may develop into a broader and deeper joint venture.
Speaking at the launch of the Partnership Aer Lingus’ Chief Executive
EADS not envisaging to withdraw from A400M programme
January 23, 2009
Amsterdam, 23 January 2009 – There is no discussion within EADS about a scenario to withdraw from the A400M programme, contrarily to what has been circulated in the press.
Over 6,000 persons are presently working actively on the programme inside EADS, and there are ongoing discussions with OCCAR and the customer governments, the aim of which is to establish the right frame that will enable the best achievement of the programme.
This aircraft will be the best in its category, with outstanding specifications and no alternative programme in competition on the world market.
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2007, EADS generated revenues of € 39.1 billion and employed a workforce of about 116,000. The Group includes the leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the world’s largest helicopter supplier Eurocopter and EADS Astrium, the European leader in space programmes from Ariane to Galileo. Its Defence & Security Division is a provider of comprehensive systems solutions and makes EADS the major partner in the Eurofighter consortium as well as a stakeholder in the missile systems provider MBDA. EADS also develops the A400M through Airbus Military.
EADS not envisaging to withdraw from A400M programme
January 23, 2009
scenario to withdraw from the A400M programme, contrarily to what has been circulated in the press.
Over 6,000 persons are presently working actively on the programme inside EADS, and there are ongoing discussions with OCCAR and the customer governments, the aim of which is to establish the right frame that will enable the best achievement of the programme.
This aircraft will be the best in its category, with outstanding specifications and no alternative programme in competition on the world market.
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2007, EADS generated revenues of € 39.1 billion and employed a workforce of about 116,000. The Group includes the leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the world’s largest helicopter supplier Eurocopter and EADS Astrium, the European leader in space programmes from Ariane to Galileo. Its Defence & Security Division is a provider of comprehensive systems solutions and makes EADS the major partner in the Eurofighter consortium as well as a stakeholder in the missile systems provider MBDA. EADS also develops the A400M through Airbus Military.
ATR registers Record Turnover in 2008 with US $ 1.3 billion*
January 23, 2009
On the occasion of the ATR annual press conference, which took place today in Paris, Stéphane Mayer, ATR CEO, announced a record turnover of US $ 1.3 billion for 2008. Such result continues the strong growth of ATR since the recovery of the turboprop market in 2005, and represents an increase of around 140% in the last three years.
“The outstanding annual turnover achieved in 2008 is the recognition to the strong efforts that we have done in a particularly difficult year taking into account the global economic context. Despite such difficulties, we have achieved an important rate of growth, including a doubling of aircraft deliveries in two years, while keeping one of our highest historical backlogs. In such complicated times we are specially gratified by the confidence shown both from our current operators and our new customers”. He added: “We have intensified our worldwide expansion with the aim of being closer to our operators, to support them and to provide them a high-quality service. We are proud of having achieved also a main milestone by powering on and starting the ground tests of the ATR -600 series, the most advanced regional turboprop aircraft under development”. He concluded: “Despite the current difficult times, the demand for turboprops is here for the long term. We will continue to develop our product and our services to maintain our leading position of over 50% in the turboprop market”.
2008 Status
ATR booked orders for 42 new aircraft (see figure 1) and options for 14 aircraft in 2008. 23 of these orders have been booked with carriers in the Asia Pacific region, thus confirming the importance of this zone in the success of ATR since the recovery of the turboprop market. In addition to this, ATR added 5 new customers in 2008, representing almost 40% of the total orders of the year.
Since the recovery of the turboprop market, ATR has booked net orders for 295 new aircraft. From the beginning of the programme, ATR has sold 979 new aircraft (421 ATR 42s and 558 ATR 72s).
ATR portfolio is today composed of some 140 operators in some 80 countries.
ATR delivered 55 new aircraft in 2008 (see figure 2), versus 44 in 2007 and 24 in 2006, thus representing a growth of some 130% in two years. As of December 31st 2008, ATR has delivered a total of 810 aircraft (403 ATR 42s and 407 ATR 72s).
ATR finished 2008 with a backlog of 169 aircraft, which represents over two and a half years of production. Among the backlog, there is a total of 39 ATR -600 series aircraft, thus showing the confidence the customers placed in this new version.
With its US $ 1.3 billion in 2008, ATR reached a record in the annual turnover, which represents an increase of around 140% in the last three years (see figure 3).
ATR achieved in 2008 an important milestone with the power-on and the beginning of the ground tests, as scheduled on the development plan, of the ATR -600 pre-series aircraft.
In 2008, ATR continued the reinforcement of its customer support activities and positioned a new ATR training simulator in Kuala Lumpur. In connexion with the policy of continually improving communication and enhancing the support for its operators, ATR has organized two different cycles of conferences in different places of the world, one covering the overall operators conference and the other covering more specifically the training activities. The annual turnover of the customer support activities also reached in 2008 a record, with US $ 240 million. In addition to this, ATR inked in 2008 an important Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) covering the fleet of both Malaysia Airlines’ subsidiaries, MASwings and Firefly.
To face the challenges of the increased activity, ATR increased in 2008 its workforce up to 860 employees. The total ATR staff increased some 33% in the last two years.
Perspectives 2009
In terms of deliveries, ATR plans to deliver more than 60 new aircraft during 2009. In order to cope with the current financial situation, ATR will strengthen its activities to assist its clients in order to source the optimal financial arrangements on the market for their aircraft deliveries. For 2009, ATR targets a turnover of over US $ 1.4 billion.
These last years, turboprops are achieving higher commercial results than jets in the regional market. The commercial potential for turboprops is high both in growing economies and in regions where turboprops are replacing regional jets or previous turboprop versions. In addition to this, ATR is today the only manufacturer of a 50-seat turboprop manufacturer. ATR continue the objective in 2009 to maintain its leading position over 50% of the turboprop market share.
Concerning the support and services activities, ATR will officially recognize this year a certain number of MRO providers in key areas of the world, to provide guidance and ensure the best quality of maintenance to the family of ATR operators. In addition to this, ATR is evaluating further developments of its regional policy. This mainly includes the evaluation of further training centers in zones such the USA, Latin-America and Africa.
In 2009, ATR will continue the development of the ATR -600 series. The ATR pre-series aircraft will do its maiden flight this year. The entry into service of the first ATR -600 series aircraft is scheduled for 2011.
About ATR
Toulouse, Southern France-based regional aircraft manufacturer ATR is the world leader in the 50 to 74-seat turboprop market. ATR is an equal partnership between Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica company) and EADS
Xojet Debuts Guaranteed Availability On Challenger 300 Jet Fleet
January 21, 2009
Company Continues to See Growing Charter Demand for
Challenger 300 Jet
January 20, 2009 – San Carlos, CA – Today XOJET announced that it is now
offering guaranteed availability on its Bombardier Challenger 300 fleet through a
limited number of added positions in its popular Fleet Exchange Membership
program, a customized offering specifically tailored to each customer’s financial
priorities and travel needs.
XOJET also offers its Challenger 300 fleet on charter to customers who fly by the
trip, and has experienced rising demand on this sought after aircraft, with both
the number of flights and total flight hours increasing greater than 50 percent
each month since the aircraft was made available to customers in October of
2008.
“Now more than ever, individual and corporate private jet fliers are looking for the
most efficient aircraft options,” said David Siegel, XOJET’s CEO. “When it
comes to balancing range, cabin comfort and economics, the Challenger 300
aircraft has set a new standard. In fact, many customers who once preferred
large cabin aircraft have found the Challenger 300 jet, with its comparable cabin
size, to be a far better value, offering all of the benefits of larger aircraft at a
significantly lower cost. “
With typical seating capacity of up to ten passengers, the Challenger 300 jet was
designed to address customer needs previously unmet by any other aircraft in
the super-midsize category. It boasts coast-to-coast range, a 0.82 Mach highspeed
cruise and the ability to takeoff and land at airports with runways as short
as 4,810 feet, so customers arrive as close as possible to their destinations. The
interior cabin has completely redesigned seats and a cross section that rivals
large cabin jets with a height of 6’1”, a width of 7’2” and a flat floor.
XOJET is one of the first operators to offer this aircraft with Bombardier’s new
Quiet Cabin package, making the cabin one of the quietest available on the
market. The fleet also features a state-of-the-art entertainment system
developed in partnership with Lufthansa Technik that uses hidden audiocabin side walls as speakers.
The Fleet Exchange Membership program, offered only by XOJET, enables
clients to create a customized solution that provides the best value for their
specific travel profile. Because clients only pay for what they actually need,
travel costs can be reduced by approximately 10 to 25 percent. The program
has none of the restrictions or requirements typical of traditional fractional
programs. Clients are not required to own an aircraft or a share. XOJET has no
peak day calendar, no expiration of flight hours at the end of the term, and
members can fly anywhere in the world without ferry fees.
Ranger Rotorcraft Group and Texas Aviation Services Expand MRO Services for Aging Helicopter Fleets
January 21, 2009
| Left to right: Tom Lark, Mike Bashlor, and Ed Bolden lead the efforts at TAS and Ranger Rotorcraft for larger levels of MRO services on aging helicopter fleets. The Texas Aviation Services helicopter depot in Fort Worth TX is one of the largest of its type in the South, capable of handling scores of helicopter projects annually. Expansion plans include adding more shops and hangars in the future. (PRNewsFoto/Ranger Rotorcraft Group, Inc.) FORT WORTH, TX UNITED STATES |
The rotorcraft services holdings of Ranger Rotorcraft Group include:
- Texas Aviation Services, Inc. – a large depot-sized helicopter service center that specializes in completions, avionics, interiors, paint, MRO, re-wiring, and mission retrofits for civilian and military helicopters. The President of TAS is
Michael Bashlor . - Integrated Flight Systems, Inc. – specializes in helicopter air conditioners and video systems, and is adding new STC’s for other helicopter specialty products. The President of IFS is
Leroy Aday . - Ranger AeroDesign – an engineering unit that provides aeronautical engineering services to Ranger’s subsidiaries and to outside clients, with a goal of eventually qualifying as an “ODA” licensee with the FAA. The officer in charge of this engineering unit is
Fida Waishek . - Platinum Aviation Group, Inc. – holder of numerous STC’s and an unlimited repair station license, in which special projects can be accomplished. Newly teamed with Pegasus Helicopters PLC, for prototyping and manufacturing pressure-jet helicopter kits. Mr. Aday is also President of Platinum.
Ranger Rotorcraft Group, Inc. presently has all of its operations at Meacham Field in
Space Station Commander Guides New HD Tour of Complex
January 21, 2009
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO)
The special Video File also will be broadcast in standard-definition on NASA TV immediately following the regularly scheduled daily Video File broadcasts. For technical information on how to receive the special broadcast in high definition, and for NASA TV streaming video, downlink and scheduling information, visit:
With a mass of almost 630,000 pounds, the station has grown to a size larger than an average four-bedroom house on Earth. The next space shuttle mission, designated STS-119, will continue the station’s assembly by delivering a fourth and final set of solar arrays. Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew are targeted to launch
For the latest information about Expedition 18 and its crew, visit:
For more information on the STS-119 mission and its crew, visit:
Pratt & Whitney Awarded $4 Million Fleet Management Contract for Navy F-16 Aggressor Squadron
January 21, 2009
“Pratt & Whitney is proud to support the Navy aggressor squadron at the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center as they help to train and prepare Naval aviators to be safe and effective during potential engagements with hostile adversaries,” said
The contract guarantees engine readiness for the Navy’s 14 F100-PW-220 powered F-16 aircraft at NAS Fallon and covers overall engine intermediate and depot level maintenance management responsibilities. The Navy F-16 aggressor squadron serves as the “enemy force” training pilots in the tactics of air-to-air combat.
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
CAE awarded military contracts valued at more than C$80 million
January 21, 2009
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Jan. 21, 2009) – (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CGT) – CAE today announced a series of military contracts valued at more than C$80 million. Key customers include the United States Navy and Army, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NATO, as well as the German defence procurement agency.
“We are continuing to see solid opportunities for modelling, simulation and training services in defence markets around the world,” said Marc Parent, CAE’s Chief Operating Officer. “Our strong position on key platforms, such as the C-130 and MH-60S/R, along with governments and militaries looking to expand their use of synthetic training should position us well for steady growth of our military business.”
United States Navy
The United States Navy exercised a contract option for CAE USA to design and manufacture another MH-60S operational flight trainer (OFT). The MH-60S OFT will be the seventh that CAE is now under contract to deliver to the Navy. CAE won the MH-60S program in 2004 and began delivering MH-60S simulators to the U.S. Navy in 2006. CAE USA is also the prime contractor responsible for designing and manufacturing MH-60R tactical operational flight trainers (TOFTs) for the U.S. Navy.
United States Army
The U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) has exercised a contract option for CAE USA to continue development and services as part of the Synthetic Environment Core (SE Core) program. Under this program, CAE USA’s Professional Services organization operates a rapid database production facility in Orlando, Florida for the U.S. Army.
Boeing Company
CAE has been awarded a contract from The Boeing Company to manufacture an Engineering Flight Simulator (EFS) to be used in the development of the U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The P-8A EFS will serve as an engineering development tool in a systems integration lab to test and validate various mission scenarios. In addition, the device will be used to familiarize aircrews with the P-8A Poseidon. CAE will deliver the P-8A EFS flight deck and flight crew controls to be used at Boeing’s Weapon System Integration Laboratory in Kent, Washington. Ultimately, Boeing will deliver the device to the Navy’s Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland. This work follows an earlier contract for CAE to manufacture the prototype P- 8A Poseidon operational flight trainer.
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has exercised annual contract options for CAE USA to continue providing training support services as part of the U.S. Air Force’s C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System program and C-130E/H Aircrew Training System program. CAE USA is responsible for providing a range of training and maintenance services, including simulator upgrades, training device maintenance, and hardware and software engineering support.
NATO
The NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Program Management Agency (NAPMA) have contracted CAE to design and manufacture an E-3A flight training device (FTD). CAE will deliver the E-3A FTD to the NATO main operating base in Geilenkirchen, Germany in 2010, where it will be used alongside the CAE-built E-3A flight deck simulator for training NATO E-3A aircrews.
The NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) have contracted CAE, in partnership with Rheinmetall Defence Electronics, to upgrade one of the EC135 full-flight simulators located at the German Army Aviation School at Buckeburg. As part of this upgrade, CAE will provide its CAE Medallion-6000 image generator and support the integration of the CAE-developed common database (CDB), an open standard database architecture.
German BWB
Germany’s procurement office BWB (Bundesamt fur Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung) has contracted CAE to provide a range of on-site maintenance support and logistics services for flight simulation equipment. CAE’s annual maintenance and logistics support contracts with the German Armed Forces cover a range of flight simulators, including Tornado multi-role-combat aircraft, as well as helicopters such as the CH-53, UH-1 and EC135. CAE provides services in several sites in Germany and the United States to maintain almost every flight simulator in service with the German Armed Forces.
CAE is a world leader in providing simulation and modelling technologies and integrated training solutions for the civil aviation industry and defence forces around the globe. With annual revenues exceeding C$1.4 billion, CAE employs approximately 7,000 people at more than 75 sites and training locations in 20 countries. We have the largest installed base of civil and military full-flight simulators and training devices. Through our global network of 27 civil aviation and military training centres, we train more than 75,000 crewmembers yearly. We also offer modelling and simulation software to various market segments and, through CAE’s professional services division, we assist customers with a wide range of simulation-based needs. www.cae.com
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