Ya esta abierto el Registro Anticipado para el Foro ALTA 2009 de Lideres de la Aerolineas Registrese ahora y ahorre US$ 250!
March 12, 2009
Importantes líderes de la industria Aérea se darán cita en este Foro para analizar, y dialogar sobre la mejor forma de afrontar las realidades de la crisis económica actual y otros grandes desafíos de la industria.
Proexport es el anfitrión oficial del
Foro ALTA 2009 de Líderes de Aerolíneas a celebrarse en Cartagena, Colombia.
Cartagena de Indias es un matrimonio mágico entre el clima caribeño y su patrimonio español. Es, sin lugar a dudas, la ciudad amurallada mejor conservada en el hemisferio occidental; una mezcla encantadora de historia, arquitectura, etnias y & sabores caribeños.
El Foro de ALTA es el evento más grande de la industria de la aviación comercial en Latinoamérica y el Caribe, y está diseñado para promover el diálogo internacional para el desarrollo de una aviación más segura y eficiente en la región. Esta conferencia, atrae a los más altos ejecutivos de la industria de más de 30 países, incluyendo la participación de líderes del mundo aeronáutico, y la presencia de más de 30 CEOs y Presidentes de aerolíneas de Latinoamérica, directores de aviación civil, así como importantes organizaciones internacionales y medios de comunicación.
La agenda del Foro ALTA 2009 de Líderes de Aerolíneas incluirá nuevamente a CEOs líderes y conferencistas de alto nivel de la industria que tratarán temas de actualidad e importancia para la industria de las aerolíneas de la región, y la entrega de los Premios Federico Bloch y Rolim Amaro, así como excelentes oportunidades para establecer importantes relaciones de negocios.
Ya está abierto el registro en línea para el Foro ALTA de Líderes de
Aerolíneas patrocinado por Proexport en www.alta.aero/airlineleaders .
Regístrese hoy mismo y ahorre US $250. El registro anticipado vence el 30 de abril de 2009.
Para información adicional y oportunidades de patrocinio, favor comunicarse con el Gerente de Eventos Especiales de ALTA, Alberto Cortes, e-mail acortes@alta.aero, o teléfono +1-786-522-7824.
Proexport es la entidad encargada de promover las exportaciones colombianas, el turismo internacional y la inversión extranjera hacia Colombia. Apoya a las empresas nacionales en sus actividades comerciales internacionales, facilitando el diseño y la ejecución de sus estrategias de internacionalización, con miras a la generación, desarrollo y materialización de oportunidades comerciales.
Cessna Gains International Certifications for Citations
March 12, 2009
WICHITA, Kan., March 12, 2009 Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today it has gained several international certifications for various Citation models, opening new markets for the world’s most popular line of business jets.
The Citation Mustang gained certification this month in China and the Isle of Mann (UK). The Citation XLS+ gained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, and the Citation X gained certification in Nigeria. No details were released regarding near-term deliveries to these countries.
“The entry into service for the Citation Mustang has been nothing short of phenomenal, and interest from the market continues to grow,” said Roger Whyte, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing for Cessna. “We are excited about offering the Mustang in China.”
The Citation Mustang is now certified in 57 countries including the United States.
The XLS+, the latest version of the popular Excel/XLS line, has received full type certification from EASA.
“The Excel/XLS/XLS+ product line continues to be very popular with nearly 150 registered in Europe,” said Whyte. “The XLS+ can fly non-stop anywhere in western Europe making it very attractive for business and charter operations.”
Earlier this month, the Citation X received type certification in Nigeria. The Citation X is the world’s fastest civilian aircraft with a top cruising speed of 525 knots / 972 km/hr (Mach 0.92). There are more than 300 Citation Xs in service worldwide.
Lufthansa Expands CFM56-5B-Powered Airbus Fleet; Places $375 Million Engine Order
March 12, 2009
EVENDALE, Ohio — February 18, 2009 — Lufthansa has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power 27 new Airbus A319/A320 aircraft in a firm engine order valued at approximately $375 million. The airline is scheduled to take its first new aircraft later this year, with deliveries continuing through November 2012.
Lufthansa took delivery of its first CFM-powered aircraft in 1986 and today operates more than 150 CFM56-powered Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Lufthansa, the national carrier of Germany, is one of the world’s most prestigious airlines. Since it’s foundation, Lufthansa has been a driving force behind commercial aviation. In recent years, the airline has been one of the industry’s strongest proponents of “green” technology that reduces the impact of aviation on the environment, particularly noise and emissions.
By selecting the CFM56-5B Tech Insertion configuration, Lufthansa is taking a significant step in further achieving those goals. Over the engine’s life cycle, CFM56 Tech Insertion will provide the airline better specific fuel consumption, which translates to better fuel burn and, as a result, lower CO2 emissions. The engine also meets the new International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Committee of Aviation Environmental Protection standards (CAEP /6) that took effect in early 2008.
Tech Insertion will also result in longer time on wing through an equivalent 15 – 20° C additional exhaust gas temperature margin; between 5 and 15% percent lower maintenance costs (depending on the thrust rating) through enhanced durability. These benefits are achieved through improvements to the high-pressure compressor, the combustor, and the high- and low-pressure turbines.
CFM56-5B engines are a product of CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (SAFRAN Group) and General Electric Company.
EADS nombra a Domingo Ureña-Raso Jefe de Airbus Military, Miembro del Comité Ejecutivo de EADS y Presidente de EADS CASA.
March 12, 2009
Ámsterdam – 24 Febrero 2009 – Bajo propuesta del CEO de EADS, Louis
Gallois, la Junta Directiva de EADS ha designado a Domingo Ureña-Raso
como nuevo Presidente de Airbus Military, Miembro del Comité Ejecutivo de
EADS y Presidente de EADS CASA, reemplazando a Carlos Suárez.
Adicionalmente será nombrado miembro del Comité Ejecutivo de Airbus.
Carlos Suárez, cuyos logros como Presidente de MTAD son reconocidos,
tendrá una oferta de un puesto de categoría senior, acorde con su amplia
experiencia, en los próximos días..
El pasado 16 de diciembre de 2008, en el marco del programa “Futura
EADS”, el Consejo de EADS decidió fusionar la División de Aviones de
Transporte Militar (MTAD) con Airbus, y crear Airbus Military quedando a
cargo de todos los aviones de Transporte Militar. La integración está dirigida
en el interés de la eficiencia organizativa – en particular una organización del
programa A400M más depurada y simple. Dicha integración asegurará la
responsabilidad y la gestión de Airbus Military. Domingo Ureña-Raso
reportará a Tom Enders, CEO de Airbus.
Con su cultura de flexibilidad y acceso a las capacidades de Airbus, la nueva
entidad dirigirá dentro de Airbus el reorganizado programa A400M, el
prometedor mercado de aviones derivados de Airbus, y el segmento de
aviones de transporte ligero y mediano. Será responsable del crecimiento y
desarrollo de dichos mercados. Para la realización de sus funciones utilizará
los recursos que tenga directamente bajo su control, o bien accederá a ellos
a través del formidable conjunto de capacidades comunes que tiene Airbus.
Domingo Ureña Raso, de 50 años de edad, es Ingeniero técnico aeronáutico
(Universidad de Madrid), graduado por la escuela de negocios de París
ESSEC, ha participado en algunos programas de relevancia incluyendo el
FLA (posteriormente A400M) del cual él era Jefe de la Oficina de Compras
de 1996 a 1997, posteriormente fue Jefe de Estrategia Industrial de Airbus
en 2006. En la actualidad era responsable del programa (Power 8) de
Airbus y ha contribuido notablemente a su acertada puesta en marcha.
EADS es un líder global de la industria aeroespacial, de defensa y servicios
relacionados. En 2007, EADS generó ingresos por valor de 39.100 millones
de euros con una plantilla de unos 116.000 empleados. EADS incluye al
fabricante líder en aviones comerciales Airbus, con Airbus Military como
responsable de los aviones de reabastecimiento en vuelo, los de transporte
militar, y los de misión, a Eurocopter, mayor proveedor de helicópteros del
mundo, y a EADS Astrium, líder europeo en programas espaciales que
abarcan desde el Ariane a Galileo. Su División de Defensa & Seguridad es
proveedor de soluciones de sistemas globales además de convertir a EADS
en el socio principal del consorcio Eurofighter y accionista de la empresa de
misiles MBDA. EADS desarrolla también el A400M a través de su División de
Aviones de Transporte Militar.
Al Saif Group is Named Embraer Sales Representative in Saudi Arabia
March 12, 2009
Group will sell the entire line of Embraer Executive Jets products in the country
São José dos Campos, March 12, 2009 – Embraer has named the Riyadh-based Al Saif
Group as its authorized sales representative (ASR) in Saudi Arabia. The Group, which is one
of the most respected and trusted names in the Saudi business world, will be selling the entire
line of Embraer Executive Jets products.
“We welcome the Al Saif Group as Embraer’s sales representative in Saudi Arabia,” said Colin
Steven, Embraer Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Europe, Africa, and Middle East –
Executive Jets. “Our commitment is to work together to continue effectively offering our
executive jet portfolio to customers in this region, with all of its innovation, comfort, high
performance, and luxury.”
Embraer’s Executive Jets portfolio consists of six aircraft: Phenom 100, Phenom 300,
Legacy 450, Legacy 500, Legacy 600, and Lineage 1000, from the entry level, light, midlight,
midsize, super midsize, and ultra-large categories, respectively. These aircraft offer cabin sizes
and ranges that are well-suited to the most diverse demands, allowing for greater work
productivity and offering better usage of valuable travel time with comfort and privacy.
“Our partnerships with world-class brands demonstrate the ethos of our group,” said Khalifa
Abdulmohsin Al Saif, Chairman of the Al Saif Group. “It is a pleasure to find in Embraer the
values and pursuit of excellence that we desire in a business partner. Embraer Executive Jets
will help us to continue our sustained growth.”
About the Al Saif Group
The highly respected Al Saif Group was founded by Khalifa Abdulmohsin Al Saif, in 1985.
Its well-managed portfolio of ten companies, all registered in Saudi Arabia, covers ten
divisions, ranging from real estate and investments, through communications, surveillance,
healthcare and medical supplies, to automotive, heavy equipment, military and security.
The Group’s investments focus on emerging markets, innovative initiatives, and growth
companies, making it a major player in the international business world. In a global age,
where information moves at “the speed of thought”, it is paramount that change be managed
intelligently. Today, the Al Saif Group manages assets in excess of US$ 950 million.
Barco secures avionics deal for ATR regional airliner
March 12, 2009
Avionics Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 12 March 2009 – Avionics display provider Barco has achieved a new success with its control display unit on the civil aviation market. The company announced today that its CDMS-3000 display has been selected for the future ATR-42 and ATR-72 regional passenger aircraft. The next generation ATR cockpits will be equipped with a brand-new Thales TopDeck avionics suite, each including two Barco CDMS-3000 units.
“We are very proud to have been selected for this forward-fit cockpit project,” commented Yves Vanhauwaert, General Manager of Barco’s avionics business. “It is a recognition of our leading avionics display offering, as well as our unique position in the industry as an independent display provider.”
“Barco CDMS-3000 control display units are valued by the industry for their flexibility and excellent performance in general and their high-grade optical performance in particular. Integrated into the flexible Thales TopDeck flight deck, our units will bring the best of today’s avionics display technology to the ATR-42 and ART-72 cockpits,” Vanhauwaert continued.
The CDMS-3000 is the successor of Barco’s widely-used CDMS series. Featuring the latest display technology, it combines excellent sunlight-readability with compact dimensions, low weight and optimum energy efficiency. The CDMS-3000 comes as a complete, ETSO-C113 certified product line, including both civil and military-oriented versions. A variety of keyboard sizes is available to enable form-fit-function compatibility with existing units.
Barco’s CDMS-3000 displays will take off aboard the recently-introduced ATR-42-600 and ATR-72-600 aircraft. This 600-series builds upon the proven advantages of the existing ATR aircraft, but includes new Pratt & Whitney engines, a new TopDeck glass cockpit, and LED lighting in the cabin. The aircraft are designed and manufactured by ‘Avions de Transport Regional’, which is a joint venture company between EADS and Finmeccanica / Alenia Aeronautica. At the moment, ATR airliners are in service with 140 operators in 80 countries.
About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco (NYSE Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3500 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of 725 million euro in 2008.
FreeFlight Systems Introduces RAD-40 Radar Altimeter Display
March 12, 2009
A Critical Instrument for Pilots Flying in Task-Saturated Situations
WACO, Texas, March 12 /PRNewswire/ — FreeFlight Systems, a global supplier of high criticality avionics systems, announces the introduction of a new radar altimeter display, the RAD-40. The RAD-40, a panel-mount digital display, provides the pilot with a precise readout of the aircraft’s height above ground level on a bright LED readout. Moreover, this new display includes a pilot-selectable Decision Height (DH) and five additional trip points (from 100 – 1000 feet), all with discrete outputs designed to control an audible tone or interface to third party equipment.
The RAD-40 is compatible with FreeFlight Systems’ TSO-certified RA-4000 and RA-4500 Radar Altimeters. The RA-4500, with an ARINC 429 interface, and the RA-4000 are high integrity, professional grade radar altimeters designed to enhance operational safety during approaches, nighttime operations, and flights above hazardous terrain.
“When flying in degraded weather conditions, pilots find themselves in task-saturated situations which is why we designed the RAD-40 to be clear, bright, and easy to read with reliable warnings when both decision height and pre-set warning altitudes are met,” states Robert Schneier, COO, FreeFlight Systems. “When pilots are ‘in the weeds,’ that is low to the ground, they are looking outside because the weather is bad or they are fixating on a landing zone. In this situation our RAD-40, combined with either the RA-4000 or RA-4500, could very well be the last — and only — thing that keeps them from hitting the ground,” adds Tim Taylor, president and CEO, FreeFlight Systems. “We take that responsibility very seriously when designing our systems.”
In addition to the standard version, a Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible display is available. For certain installations, a display mounted in a round faceplate adapter is also offered as an option.
The RAD-40 is available at a retail price of $2,525 when purchased with an RA-4500 or RA-4000 and $2,995 when purchased separately. TSO certification is expected in mid-March, with delivery in late March 2009.
About FreeFlight Systems
Founded in 2001 through the acquisition of Trimble Navigation’s avionics products division, FreeFlight Systems is an international supplier of professional grade navigation systems for commercial and military aircraft. With a focus on safety, simplicity, and reliability, FreeFlight Systems offers a broad array of GPS navigation systems, GPS/WAAS sensors, and radar altimeters worldwide. Based in Waco, TX, FreeFlight Systems was the first company to certify an airborne Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) receiver. For more information, please visit www.freeflightsystems.com.
EADS North America Begins Deliveries of UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters to the District of Columbia National Guard
March 12, 2009
The New Rotary-Wing Aircraft Are Configured for Multi-Mission Duties, Including Medical Evacuation
WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – March 12, 2009) – EADS North America today delivered the initial three UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters to the District of Columbia National Guard, providing new-generation aircraft for a range of aviation support missions in the nation’s capital area.
These helicopters were accepted during a ceremony at the Washington, D.C. Armory, and are the first of 16 Lakotas to be operated in the region. The D.C. National Guard will receive a total of eight UH-72As, with a similar number assigned to the Military District of Washington. All 16 will be based at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, and are capable of operating from this Army facility as well as from the Washington, D.C. Armory.
“We’re extremely proud of every UH-72A Lakota we deliver to the U.S. Army, but it will be especially rewarding to see our aircraft supporting the men and women who protect our nation’s capital,” said Ralph D. Crosby, Jr., EADS North America’s chairman and CEO. “The Lakota is the most capable light utility helicopter in the world today — built here in the United States, and being delivered on time, on budget and on performance.”
The UH-72A is based on Eurocopter’s EC-145 multi-role helicopter. As part of EADS North America’s expansion of the company’s U.S. industrial presence, a full-scale Lakota production capability has been established at the Columbus, Miss. facility of its American Eurocopter business unit — generating high-value jobs in the United States.
The D.C. National Guard Lakotas are multi-mission aircraft with provisions for medical evacuation — providing the capability to carry NATO-standard litters.
“These new aircraft will greatly enhance our ability to fulfill our mission in the nation’s capital,” said Army Maj. Gen. Errol R. Schwartz, commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. “Aviation assets like the UH-72A provide increased capability and flexibility across a wide variety of mission requirements as we support and protect both the residents and government functions in the District.”
EADS North America is supplying the Lakota under U.S. Army contract, with 128 aircraft currently on order and more than 50 delivered to date to Army and National Guard units. Nearly 10,000 flight hours have been logged by UH-72As in service from bases across the country — including the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa.; Fort Eustis and Fort Belvoir, Va.; Fort Polk, La.; Fort Irwin, Calif.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Morrisville, N.C.; Pineville, La.; Tupelo, Miss.; and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
The Army expects to acquire a total of 345 Lakotas through 2016 for use on missions that vary from homeland security and medical evacuation to drug interdiction, support and logistics operations. Additionally, five Light Utility Helicopters have been ordered by the U.S. Navy for pilot training at the Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, Md.
UH-72A U.S. production averages three to four helicopters per month — with the capability of reaching five aircraft monthly at the Columbus production site. This state-of-the-art installation is a 220,000 sq. ft. addition to American Eurocopter’s Mississippi rotary-wing aircraft center of excellence, which is located adjacent to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. The facility has met its goal of creating new job opportunities in the region, with total employment planned to surpass 200 as the UH-72A program reaches its full production and final assembly capability.
For additional information on the UH-72A, visit the program website: www.UH-72A.com
About EADS North America (www.eadsnorthamerica.com)
EADS North America is the North American operations of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $10 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 190,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. Operating in 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
JetBlue ofrece cinco destinos saliendo de Santo Domingo y nueva ruta a Bo
March 12, 2009
12/03/2009 /PR Newswire Latinoamerica/ — – La aerolínea ofrecerá hasta 10 salidas diarias desde Santo Domingo este verano –
– Todos los boletos incluyen trato amable, sabrosos refrigerios y una grata experiencia –
SANTO DOMINGO, República Dominicana, 12 de marzo /PRNewswire/ — JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) seguirá creciendo este verano en la República Dominicana al incluir otra ruta desde el Aeropuerto Internacional de las Américas de Santo Domingo. A partir del 19 de junio, JetBlue ofrecerá durante todo el año vuelos a Boston, Massachusetts (quinto destino en importancia de la aerolínea) saliendo de Santo Domingo. En un principio, JetBlue ofrecerá vuelos a Boston sin escalas tres días de la semana (viernes, sábados y domingos), pero planea ampliar la opción a vuelos diarios durante la temporada alta en invierno.
JetBlue también ofrece vuelos diarios de Santo Domingo a Fort Lauderdale, Florida (a partir del 18 de junio); Nueva York (Aeropuerto JFK); Orlando, Florida, y San Juan, Puerto Rico. Además de los vuelos que salen de la capital, JetBlue ofrece vuelos diarios de Puerto Plata y Santiago a Nueva York. A lo largo del año pasado la aerolínea incrementó el número de sus vuelos y destinos desde República Dominicana en respuesta a la creciente demanda por sus servicios.
El itinerario de JetBlue entre Santo Domingo y Boston que entra en vigor el 19 de junio de 2009:
Boston a Santo Domingo Santo Domingo a Boston
Salida – Llegada Salida – Llegada
12:35 p.m. – 4:28 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
— Vuelos disponibles los viernes, sábados y domingos —
JetBlue operará sus nuevos vuelos a Boston a bordo de espaciosos jets Airbus A320 con 150 asientos de piel, aeronaves que ofrecen a cada pasajero las mayores comodidades: el máximo espacio entre asientos y, por un costo simbólico de $5, películas de estreno en español e inglés en los televisores colocados en el respaldo de los asientos. Todos los boletos de JetBlue incluyen una generosa variedad de bebidas y refrigerios, además del reconocido servicio al cliente que distingue a la aerolínea.
Los boletos para volar con JetBlue pueden adquirirse en línea en http://www.jetblue.com/espanol, por teléfono en el 1-809-200-9898 o en la oficina de boletos de la aerolínea que se encuentra en Plaza Las Américas, Ave. Winston Churchill, Esquina, Paseo de los Locutores, 2º nivel, suite Y-B, Santo Domingo, y tiene un horario de atención de 9 a.m. a 6 p.m. de lunes a viernes, y de 9 a.m. a 3 p.m. los sábados.
“La demanda de nuestros vuelos y servicio de alta calidad en República Dominicana no ha dejado de superar nuestras expectativas”, comentó Scott Laurence, vicepresidente de planeación de redes de JetBlue. “Estamos felices de iniciar la oferta de nuevos vuelos entre Santo Domingo y Boston este verano, una de las rutas favoritas de nuestros clientes. La excelencia en el servicio, la comodidad de los asientos y el sabor de nuestros refrigerios se conjugan para sentirnos orgullosos de ser la primera opción en aerolíneas dentro de República Dominicana”.
“Aerodom está muy entusiasmado con la decisión de JetBlue de ofrecer la nueva ruta Santo Domingo-Boston, ya que esta ciudad es uno de los mercados más importantes de los Estados Unidos, con una significativa y creciente población dominicana que reside allí y un notable auge en el número de habitantes de Boston y sus regiones aledañas que disfrutan sus vacaciones en la República Dominicana”, afirmó Rodolfo Salgado, director ejecutivo de Aerodom. “Estamos seguros de que como resultado de esta nueva ruta se fortalecerá el intercambio turístico, comercial y de negocios entre ambas ciudades siendo ésta, junto a los nuevos vuelos de JetBlue desde y hacia Fort Lauderdale y el aumento de frecuencias desde Puerto Plata hacia Nueva York, una excelente noticia para los todos los dominicanos”.
Acerca de JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways, con sede en Nueva York, ha creado una categoría de aerolínea basada en tres elementos: valor, servicio y estilo. Conocida por su premiado servicio y TV gratuita, así como por sus bajas tarifas, JetBlue se complace ahora en ofrecer a los clientes Lots of Legroom (mucho espacio entre asientos) y asientos muy amplios con aún más espacio entre asientos (Even More Legroom). JetBlue introdujo servicios de cortesía en vuelo para correos electrónicos y mensajes instantáneos en la aeronave “BetaBlue”, la primera entre las aerolíneas locales de Estados Unidos. JetBlue es también la primera y única aerolínea de Estados Unidos en ofrecer su propia Declaración de derechos del cliente, con compensaciones importantes y específicas para los clientes que han tenido problemas de servicio dentro del control de JetBlue. Visite http://www.jetblue.com/promise si desea más información. JetBlue da servicio a 52 ciudades con 600 vuelos diarios. Con JetBlue todos los asientos son asignados, no hay emisión de boleto aéreo, todos los pasajes son de ida y nunca se exige una noche de estadía.
JetBlue to Offer Service from Boston to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
March 11, 2009
– Now offering 31 nonstop destinations from JetBlue’s Hub hub –
– Flights to Santo Domingo to be offered year-round –
BOSTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), the airline with the most nonstop destinations from Logan International Airport, today announces plans to kick off service to yet another new destination from Boston this year. Beginning June 19, 2009, JetBlue will offer year-round service to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — the value airline’s 31st destination from Boston — subject to receipt of foreign government approval.
JetBlue will initially offer nonstop flights between Boston and the Dominican capital three days per week (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) with plans to expand to daily service over the peak winter season. This new nonstop link complements JetBlue’s existing connecting service available daily between Boston and the Dominican cities of Puerto Plata, Santiago, and Santo Domingo.
JetBlue’s schedule to Santo Domingo, effective June 19, 2009:
Boston (BOS) to Santo Domingo, D.R. (SDQ) to
Santo Domingo, D.R. (SDQ) Boston (BOS)
Depart - Arrive Depart - Arrive
12:35 p.m. - 4:28 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
-- Service operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays --
“JetBlue is proud to continue investing in Boston with new service to Santo Domingo, our 31st destination from Logan,” said Scott Laurence, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning. “This new route makes it a breeze to get away, whether you’re headed home to visit family and friends or just want to jet off and take in the beauty and culture of one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating cities.”
“JetBlue’s continued expansion at Boston Logan shows the popularity of the airline and the power of the Boston market,” said Edward C. Freni, Director of Aviation for the Massachusetts Port Authority. “We welcome the start of year-round service to Santo Domingo and look forward to JetBlue’s continued growth at Logan.”
“Aerodom is very pleased with JetBlue’s decision to offer scheduled low cost air service between Boston and Santo Domingo,” said Rodolfo Salgado, CEO of Aerodom, the operator of the Santo Domingo airport. “Boston is a major U.S. market with a significant and growing Dominican population and a steadily increasing number of tourists from Boston and surrounding area booking vacations in the Dominican Republic. We are confident that, as a result of this new route, tourism and commercial ties between these two vibrant cities will be strengthened, making this very good news indeed for the Dominican Republic.”
JetBlue will operate its new Boston – Santo Domingo service aboard its spacious 150-seat Airbus A320 jets, which offers customers top-notch comforts including all-leather seating, industry leading legroom, and for a nominal fee, first-run movies on its personal seatback televisions in both Spanish and English. JetBlue’s generous snack and beverage selection — plus its award-winning customer service — is included in every low fare.
Travelers looking for a value-priced vacation package to Santo Domingo or other top destinations need look no further than JetBlue Getaways. Customers can create customized packages that include air travel on JetBlue, a selection of JetBlue-recommended hotels and resorts to choose from, and a car rental. Book yours today at www.jetblue.com.
Tickets for JetBlue flights may be purchased online at www.jetblue.com, by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (1-888-751-2241 in the Dominican Republic), or by stopping by the airline’s ticket office in Santo Domingo. The office is located at Plaza Las Americas, Ave. Winston Churchill, Esquina, Paseo de los Locutores, 2nd Nivel Suite Y-B, and is open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
About JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft “BetaBlue,” a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America’s first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue’s control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 52 cities with 600 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-538-2583 from the United States or 1-888-751-2241 from the Dominican Republic, or visit www.jetblue.com.
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