TAM Has International Market Share of 85.1% in February
March 9, 2009
SAO PAULO, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — TAM (NYSE: TAM; BOVESPA: TAMM4) announces operating data for February 2009, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) today.
According to ANAC, TAM registered a 1.9% reduction in domestic RPK (demand) compared to the same period last year, and a 13.6% increase in domestic ASK (supply). In February, market demand decreased 0.6% and market supply increased 8.2%. TAM registered domestic market share (RPK) of 49.8%, a 0.6 p.p. decrease compared to the same period in 2008. TAM’s domestic load factor was 60.9%, 0.1 p.p. higher than the market average of 60.7%.
In the international market, TAM registered 12.6% growth in RPK and 16.9% in ASK, compared to February 2008. The company attained market share of 85.1%, representing 17.9 p.p. growth year on year. TAM attained 71.3% load factor, 4.0 p.p. higher than the market average of 67.3%.
Delta Air Lines Announces New Flights between Atlanta and Brasilia, Brazil, Starting in December
March 9, 2009
ATLANTA, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Delta Air Lines
(NYSE: DAL) today announced it will begin nonstop service between Atlanta and Brasilia, Brazil on Dec. 17, 2009.*
Delta will be the only U.S. airline to fly nonstop to Brasilia, Brazil’s capital city, increasing to six the number of cities served by Delta in the country.
Delta has offered service between Atlanta and Sao Paulo for more than ten years, and has continued expanding throughout the years with nonstop flights between Atlanta and Rio de Janeiro, New York City-JFK and Sao Paulo, Atlanta and Manaus, and a direct one-stop flight connecting Atlanta to Recife and Fortaleza.
On May 21, Delta also will begin nonstop service between Los Angeles and Sao Paulo.
“As Delta continues to grow in Latin America, this new flight to Brasilia becomes a significant step in our expansion given the governmental and diplomatic activity in Brazil’s capital,” said Jim Cron, Delta’s senior vice president of Global Sales and Distribution. “Of course, Brasilia also is a base for some of the most important companies in South America, and we look forward to better serve the travel needs of the business sector by offering more direct flights and connections between Brazil and the United States, Europe and Asia.”
Delta’s schedule between Atlanta and Brasilia starting Dec. 17, 2009:
Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
DL 231 Atlanta at 9:20 p.m. Brasilia at 8:45 a.m. Mon., Thurs., Sat.
DL 232 Brasilia at 11:45 p.m. Atlanta at 5:40 a.m. Tue., Fri., Sun.
Starts
12/18/10
The new Atlanta-Brasilia flight will be operated with a Boeing 757-200ER, with 158 seats in Economy Class and 16 seats in BusinessElite(R), Delta’s award-winning premium service.
Delta is offering a special one-way introductory fare of $399** for travel between Jan. 11 and March 30, 2010. Round-trip ticket purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased by March 23, 2009. Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Details are included below.
Delta Air Lines is the world’s largest airline. From its hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to 379 destinations in 66 countries and serve more than 170 million passengers each year. Delta’s marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem either SkyMiles or WorldPerks on more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta’s more than 70,000 employees worldwide are reshaping the aviation industry as the only U.S. airline to offer a full global network. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and flight status at delta.com.
American Airlines and Aviation Partners Boeing Announce First Revenue Flight of a Boeing 767-300ER Featuring Blended Winglets
March 9, 2009
Annual Fuel Savings of up to 500,000 Gallons Per Aircraft
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — American Airlines and Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) announced today the first revenue flight of a Boeing 767-300ER with APB’s Blended Winglets(TM). American Flight #78 left Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Sunday, March 8, at 8:35 p.m. with 204 passengers onboard and arrived ahead of schedule at London Heathrow Airport on Monday, March 9, at 10:26 a.m.
“We are pleased that APB chose to partner with American to develop and install these Blended Winglets, and we are especially happy that we also operated the first flight with customers onboard a winglet-equipped 767-300ER,” said Bob Reding, American’s Executive Vice President – Operations. “The fuel savings and emissions reductions that we will achieve are one more step in our efforts to both moderate costs and shrink the impact we have on our environment – two goals that go hand-in-hand.”
The increased lift provided by the winglets, without a corresponding increase of engine power, improves fuel efficiency. Each airplane equipped with the winglets is expected to save up to 500,000 gallons of fuel annually depending on miles flown, according to APB. American plans to install winglets on its entire 58 aircraft fleet of 767-300ERs, which could result in a total savings of up to 29 million gallons of fuel per year. That represents a significant potential increase to the 111 million gallons of fuel that American currently saves through its Fuel Smart efficiency program.
In addition to the fuel cost savings, this 767-300ER fuel efficiency improvement will result in a reduction of up to 277,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually, according to APB. The 11-foot high winglets could also extend the range of an aircraft by as much as 360 nautical miles and improve take-off performance, providing as much as 12,000 pounds of additional payload.
“The 767-300ER Blended Winglets have been the most complicated product development program in the history of Aviation Partners Boeing. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our launch partner, American Airlines, and our other pre-certification customers for their continued faith in APB and Blended Winglet technology and their patience and support through a challenging certification process. These winglets represent the largest piece of structure ever retrofitted to a commercial aircraft wing and will dramatically change forever both the appearance and performance of the 767-300ER,” said John Reimers,
Precision Aviation Group Promotes Desai and Lemke
March 9, 2009
ATLANTA, March 9 /PRNewswire/ — Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO(R) (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), has promoted two of its employees – Ketan Desai to Director of Sales & Marketing, and Chad Lemke to Vice President – Government Programs. Desai was previously the Sales Manager for PAG subsidiary Precision Avionics & Instruments (PAI), and Lemke was previously Vice President – Operations at PAG.
“Ketan and Chad’s dedication, customer focus, intensity, and successful implementation of strategic initiatives has been instrumental to our success over the last several years. We look forward to continued success in their new roles,” said PAG CEO David Mast.
Chad Lemke, in addition to his operations role, will now be tasked with building a Government Support organization within our current business structure, growing PAG’s already sizeable Government/Military/DOD/Sub-to-prime support business and management/compliance of the aforementioned.
Ketan Desai will now be responsible for strategic account management, executing sales and marketing initiatives, and managing all of PAG’s sales/sales support personnel in its four operating companies, Precision Heliparts (PHP), Precision Avionics & Instruments (PAI), Precision Heliparts-Canada (PHP-C) and Precision Accessories & Instruments (PAI-C).
About Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry. With sales/service facilities in the United States and Canada, PAG uses its distinct business units and customer focused business model to serve aviation customers through two business functions – Aviation Supply Chain and Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul – (ISMRO).
In 2008, PAG processed over 30,000 accessories, avionics, instruments and other rotable items for repair and overhaul. PAG’s 42 technicians total more than 450 years experience in the general aviation field and 22 Sales team members each average over 14 years of support experience. PAG has a long history of expertise in repairs management; PAG employees have extensive knowledge of the aerospace & defense industry and maintains strong relationships with OEMs and other repair stations. PAG companies have unlimited FAA certifications for avionics, accessories and instruments. PAG also maintains EASA and Transport Canada certifications.
PAG provides parts and MRO services for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft through Precision Heliparts (PHP www.heliparts.com) and Precision Avionics & Instruments (PAI www.precisionavionics.com) in Atlanta, GA and Precision Heliparts – Canada (PHP-C www.heliparts.ca) and Precision Accessories & Instruments (PAI-C www.paicanada.ca) in Vancouver, BC. PAG has MRO capability on 8,000 different products, including accessories, avionics, instruments and starter generators.
Boeing, Mexicana Group Agree to 25-Airplane 717 Leasing Deal
March 9, 2009
SEATTLE, March 9 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Mexicana Group today announced a lease agreement for 25 Boeing 717-200 airplanes to be used by its MexicanaClick operation.
Under a multi-year arrangement, MexicanaClick will begin receiving the 717s from Boeing Capital Corporation in March, making Mexicana the first North American 717 operator outside the U.S. Boeing Capital is the world’s largest lease provider of the modern, fuel-efficient twin jet.
In addition to the airplanes, Boeing through its Commercial Aviation Services group will provide training for flight crew, cabin crew and maintenance staff as well as spare parts provisioning. In total this approach represents a comprehensive Boeing solution to Mexicana Group’s fleet renewal needs.
“With these 25 airplanes, we give a strong boost to MexicanaClick and a better way to improve the passengers’ experience and the airline’s operating efficiency to maintain its leadership both in quality of equipment as well as on-board services,” said Manuel Borja, Mexicana Group director general.
The Boeing 717 has distinguished itself in service to nine airlines on four continents. Designed for quick turnaround, high-frequency and short- range markets (up to 1,500 nautical miles), the 717 offers big-jet passenger comfort with the lowest noise and emissions in its class. The Rolls Royce-powered 717s will replace Fokker F-100s operated by the airline.
“At a time when economic conditions pose challenges to airline operators and travelers, the 717 offers a wealth of value – greater fuel efficiency, lower maintenance costs, a modern flight deck and spacious interior,” said Tim Myers, Boeing Capital Corp. vice president for structured financing. “We’re pleased to join forces with Mexicana to bring the 717 to the region.”
Click’s 717 fleet will be configured to carry 104 passengers with 20 in Mexicana Elite class, with two-by-two seating, allowing all passengers to enjoy either aisle or window seats, and 84 in tourist class where the five-abreast, wide leather seats will appeal to travelers.
Boeing and Mexicana have worked together for decades. The airline was among the world’s largest operators of the Boeing 727 and its current long-haul routes depend on the Boeing 767.
“We congratulate MexicanaClick on joining the ranks of airlines that depend on the 717’s high dispatch reliability and low maintenance costs to compete successfully,” said Ihssane Mounir, vice president for Latin American sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Add to that a quiet and fuel-efficient airplane, with great comfort and passenger appeal and an average fleet age of less than five years, and the result is a great platform to grow Click’s market success.”
NASA TV to Air Tuesday’s Space Station Spacewalk
March 9, 2009
HOUSTON, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — NASA Television will provide live coverage of the March 10 spacewalk of Expedition 18 Commander Mike Fincke and Flight Engineer Yury Lonchakov. The pair will complete unfinished work from their December 2008 excursion outside the orbiting laboratory.
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Fincke and Lonchakov will don Russian spacesuits for the spacewalk out of the Russian Pirs Docking Compartment airlock. Flight Engineer Sandra Magnus will monitor the spacewalk from inside the station. It will be the sixth spacewalk of Fincke’s career and the second for Lonchakov.
NASA TV coverage of the spacewalk will begin at 11 a.m. CDT Tuesday. The spacewalk will start at approximately 11:20 a.m. and last five and a half hours.
The centerpiece of the spacewalk will be the installation of a European materials science experiment, which allows short and long-term exposure to space conditions and solar UV-radiation, on the hull of the Zvezda service module. The experiment, known as Expose, was installed on Zvezda during the December spacewalk but had to be removed and brought back inside the station because of a cable problem. That problem has been repaired.
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Aerojet Engines Assist NASA in Quest to Discover Habitable Planets
March 9, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that NASA’s Kepler mission was launched aboard the ULA Delta II from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The launch vehicle will place the Kepler spacecraft into solar orbit.
The Kepler mission will survey our region of the Milky Way galaxy in search of Earth-size and smaller planets in or near the habitable zone. Aerojet provided eight MR-103G 0.2 lbf rocket engine assemblies to Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. for the Kepler spacecraft and has provided propulsion for every NASA Discovery mission.
Aerojet, under contract to United Launch Alliance, provides the Delta II rocket’s second stage liquid engine. Other notable Delta II launches include critical NASA missions such as the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity, MESSENGER, Phoenix Mars Lander, GLAST, THEMIS, STEREO and Deep Impact, as well as the USAF Global Positioning System (GPS) Block IIR fleet and several missions for the National Reconnaissance Office. “The Kepler mission is an important science mission that will help us understand whether planets like Earth are common or rare in the galaxy. Aerojet is proud to be part of the team to send them on their way,” said Richard Yanick, director of Delta II and Space Tank Production Programs.
Kepler is a NASA Discovery Mission. Ames is the home organization of the science principal investigator and is responsible for the ground system development, mission operations and science data analysis. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., manages the Kepler mission development. Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. of Boulder, Colo., is responsible for developing the Kepler flight system and supporting mission operations. For more information about the Kepler mission, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/kepler.
Aerojet is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader principally serving the missile and space propulsion, defense and armaments markets. GenCorp is a leading technology-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems with a real estate segment that includes activities related to the entitlement, sale, and leasing of the company’s excess real estate assets.
Dassault Launches “Falcon E-Forum” Online Seminar Series
March 6, 2009
(Teterboro, New Jersey, March 6, 2009) – In an effort to provide world class
communication between Dassault and its Falcon operators, the first “Falcon E-Forum”
was recently hosted by Dassault Falcon. The “E-Forum” is a regular internet based
seminar designed to provide an exchange of information and best practices with Falcon
operators. Thirty two Falcon 7X customers from the United States, France, Mexico,
Brazil, Switzerland and the United Kingdom took part in the first session.
“Falcon’s E-Forum program is a cost-effective tool that’s flexible and interactive, and
improves our responsiveness to customer feedback and information-sharing techniques,”
said Frank Youngkin, Vice President of Customer Service in the western hemisphere.
“Our customers demand and deserve these innovative tools to help ensure that their
Falcons are always ready to go so they can stay ahead of their competition.”
The seminars last approximately one hour and focus on one specific topic of interest (or
model series) per session. E-Forums provide a medium to communicate in an interactive
environment with Falcon operators on timely issues.
Participating in “Falcon’s E-Forums” is convenient and easy. It only requires a computer
with an internet connection and Microsoft Live Meeting and a phone to listen to the audio
portion of the presentation. Attendees can listen to the presenter while simultaneously
viewing presentation slides and other materials. Additionally, they can submit questions
which can be answered by subject matter experts from the Dassault Falcon team.
Dassault Falcon is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets throughout the
world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company with a presence in over 70
countries across 5 continents. Dassault Aviation produces the renowned Mirage and Rafale
fighter jets as well as a complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has assembly and
production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities on both continents. It
employs a total workforce of over 12,000. Since the rollout of the first Falcon 20 in 1963, over
1950 Falcon jets have been delivered to more than 65 countries worldwide.
The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets—the Falcon 900DX,
900EX, 900LX and the7X—as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000DX and 2000LX.
Banyan Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary
March 6, 2009
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Located at Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport, Banyan Air Services, Inc. is proud to announce 30 years of aviation excellence.
“It has been my sincere privilege over the years to grow with our teammates as we rally around clearly defined goals, strictly adhere to our values and passionately pursue excellence in the way we serve our customers and our community,” stated Don Campion, Banyan’s founder.
Banyan began in 1979 in a small hangar as a little maintenance facility serving local charter companies that operated a few piston aircraft. In 1985 Banyan teamed up with Holland Builders, a hangar developer, which became the property side of the equation while Banyan grew its aviation services.
Over the years, Banyan expanded in size and capabilities by adding FBO services, aircraft sales and management, turbine airframe and engine maintenance, avionics installations, aircraft parts distribution, Hangar63 (Banyan’s aviation store), and Tropicaero.com (Banyan’s on-line store). Recently, two major accomplishments included Banyan’s new award-winning, two-story FBO terminal building and the opening of Jet Runway Café.
Today, Banyan is a 24-hour, full-service fixed base operation, with more than 1 million square feet of hangar and office space within an 85-acre aviation complex. Banyan employs more than 150 aviation professionals who cater to aircraft owners and operators from Central and South America, the Caribbean, Bahamas, and the USA.
“Our future plans include further expansion of our capabilities in the maintenance and avionics divisions, investing in more advanced trouble-shooting equipment and tooling, while always maintaining our commitment to training. We estimate moving into an additional 40,000 square feet of hangar space this year,” said Campion.
Over the years, Banyan Air Service has been consistently voted a top U.S. FBO in Professional Pilot magazine’s survey and in 2008 was voted #1 Best Independent and #2 Best overall U.S. FBO.
In addition to this company-wide honor, Eric Veal was voted #3 best line technician and Bruce Woodrell was voted #9 best FBO customer support representative by Professional Pilot readers.
Banyan holds FAA/EASA approval for both the avionics and maintenance shops and has approval as repair station for Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Don Campion, Banyan’s founder
Curtiss-Wright Acquires EST Group, Inc.
March 6, 2009
Supplier of Highly Engineered Heat and Cooling Management Systems For Severe Service Applications in Energy and Defense Markets
ROSELAND, N.J., March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced today that it has acquired all of the stock of EST Group, Inc. for approximately $40 million in cash. EST Group is a market leader in providing highly engineered products and comprehensive repair services for heat management and cooling systems utilized in the energy and defense markets. The business will become part of Curtiss-Wright’s Flow Control segment.
“The acquisition of EST Group provides major growth opportunities in our core markets – nuclear power, oil and gas and naval defense,” said Martin R. Benante, CEO and Chairman of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “EST Group’s expertise in heat management and cooling systems enables us to offer total life-cycle management for critical processes and positions us as a key supplier in the heat management business.”
Founded in 1968, EST Group has three operating segments. Expansion Seal Technologies (EST) is the market leader in engineered plugs for shell and tube heat exchangers, condensers, oil coolers, piping systems and pressure vessels for critical, severe service applications. Its best-known product — the Pop-A-Plug(R) — is the industry’s leading technology. EST Heat Exchanger manufactures heat exchangers, condensers, oil coolers, piping systems and pressure vessels. EST Field Services provide a comprehensive range of field services for heat management systems.
With 2008 sales of nearly $20 million, EST Group employs 99 people and is headquartered in Hatfield, PA, with two other U.S. locations in Baton Rouge, LA, and Baytown, TX, and a European sales office in the Netherlands.
About Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified company headquartered in Roseland, N.J. The company designs, manufactures and overhauls products for motion control and flow control applications, and provides a variety of metal treatment services. The firm employs approximately 8,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.
About Curtiss-Wright Flow Control
Curtiss-Wright Flow Control specializes in the design and manufacture of highly engineered valves, pumps, motors, generators, electronics, systems and related products for the commercial nuclear power industry, oil and gas processing facilities and a range of critical military programs. CWFC’s innovative, high-performance products play an integral role in our nation’s defense, and in the safe, efficient operation of power plants and other industrial sites worldwide. Based in Falls Church, VA, the company has approximately 3,200 employees worldwide and is the Flow Control operating segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
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