Elisra Showcases Advanced EW Solutions at Upcoming LAAD 2009 Show in Brazil
March 31, 2009
The company’s presented solutions will include its EW design upgrade for Brazil’s AMX fighter plane
Bene Brak, Israel, March 31st…Elisra, recognized worldwide as a leader in EW – RF and IR solutions, will showcase its latest EW and intelligence solutions, including its design for upgrading the Electronic Warfare systems on Brazil’s AMX fighter plane, at the upcoming LAAD 2009 show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 14-17, in Elbit’s booth H-39 and in Brazil’s AEL booth F-48.
Elisra maintains its position as a world leader in advanced integrated EW and Intelligence solutions by an ongoing application of cutting edge technology, enabling the company to offer the most updated responses to changing needs and circumstances. The company’s systems are operated by air forces around the world, including the Israel Air Force where they are repeatedly proven operationally on aircraft including the F-15I, F-16I, and the Apache Longbow helicopter.
Elisra’s solutions include a family of tailored Self Protection Suites – from Warning Systems – RWR, LWS or MWS through Active Systems assuring mission completion.
Elisra’s PAWS family underscores its unique position in offering operational missile warning systems for both airborne and ground based IR platforms. With its integrated countermeasures capability, PAWS is the cornerstone of the first and only family of operationally deployed and combat proven EO self protection suites using Staring IR Missile Approach Warning Systems for protecting attack and support helicopters, fighter and transport aircraft, and civilian cargo and passenger planes. The company’s integrated electro-optical IR self protection suites provide powerful and optimal protection aimed at missiles, rockets, and small arms fire, while seamlessly integrating countermeasures and providing situational awareness, collision alert, and shooter locator.
Recently, Elisra was awarded a contract to upgrade the EW suite on Brazil’s AMX fighter plane as part of a $187 million contract awarded to Elbit Systems, Elisra’s parent company, for a full avionics upgrade to Embraer’s AMX. Elisra has been working with Brazil’s military for years, having already installed EW suites on Brazil’s F-5 fighter planes. Elisra’s current EW suite Showcased at this year’s LAAD is the advanced generation of Elisra’s airborne self-protection family of systems and includes the unique IR Solutions (PAWS) for which Elisra is famous.
Elisra’s CEO Itzhak Gat points out that, “Elisra takes pride in having been selected by Embraer, to be yet again the EW source for the Brazilian Military Forces.” He goes on to say that, “This reflects and demonstrates the trust of both Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force in Elisra’s systems, and their recognition of the company’s capabilities.”
About Elisra:
Elisra, a world leader for over 4 decades in the field of Electronic and Information Warfare as well as Intelligence and C3 systems has been the source of these solutions deployed in modern defense forces of over 40 countries world wide.
The company develops, designs, manufactures, integrates and supports advanced EW, Intelligence (RF and IR based technologies) and Communication solutions, for air, sea and land applications.
Elisra, 70% owned by Elbit Systems Ltd., and 30% by Elta Systems Ltd. (an IAI subsidiary), comprises of Elisra Electronic Systems, Tadiran Electronic Systems and Tadiran Spectralink.
100 Years of Innovation: Goodyear Aviation Introduces World’s First Aluminum Core Bead for Aviation Tires
March 30, 2009
AKRON, Ohio, March 30 /PRNewswire/ — Now in its 100th year of developing innovative products for the aviation industry, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s (NYSE: GT) Aviation business has done it again with the introduction of the world’s first aluminum core bead for use in aviation tires.
The patented light weight alloy bead core using aluminum is a revolution in weight savings. The traditional construction of the bead has a steel center wrapped by strands of high tensile wire. Goodyear has found a way to replace the steel core with aluminum. The result is a significant weight savings.
The first production tire with this innovation, H37.512.0R19, will be fitted on the Gulfstream G650. The weight savings on this tire equates to three pounds per tire.
“Goodyear introduced the first airplane tire in 1909, and since then, we have continued to innovate in aviation tires,” said Pierre Jambon, General Manager of Goodyear’s Global Aviation business. “The aluminum core bead is just the latest ‘first’ from the company that has been a pioneer in the aviation industry.”
In 1909, Goodyear started its tradition of innovation by introducing the first airplane tire. A century later, Goodyear is the world’s largest supplier of aviation tires for commercial, military and general aviation aircraft. Goodyear manufactures aviation tires and retreads in the United States, Thailand, Brazil, and The Netherlands.
Safari Air Introduces First Green Around-the-World Adventure by Luxury Private Jet
March 30, 2009
Adventure of a lifetime includes the Great Pyramids, Taj Mahal and safaris in Tanzania and Kenya
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 30 /PRNewswire/ — Safari Air, the first green, luxury private jet charter service offering flights on a per-seat basis, announced today that it is set to take flight on October 15th with the world’s first 21-day “Around the World Grand East Africa Safari.” Designed exclusively for eight passengers aboard a luxurious Gulfstream IV private jet, this 25,450 mile once-in-a-lifetime adventure will depart from Orange County, California’s John Wayne Airport and will circle the globe, making leisurely stopovers at world-class hotels in Quebec City, Edinburgh, Cairo, Agra-India, Hong Kong, Guam and Honolulu. The centerpiece of this amazing journey will be a two-week African safari by award-winning Micato Safaris beginning in Kilimanjaro and featuring one week in both Tanzania and Kenya at the finest tented safari camps and lodges.
“Safari Air is proud to purchase carbon offsets for each passenger mile and do our part to help reduce global warming,” said Ken Jillson, CEO and founder. “And by flying relatively short daytime flights, jet lag is minimized, thus creating a leisurely eco-friendly around the world experience for our passengers. The added bonus of restful stopovers in five-star hotels is that our guests get to see amazing sights along the way such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal and magnificent Hong Kong Harbor. Priced at $144,500 per person, it’s an unparalleled value for our unique clients.”
Safari Air’s luxurious inflight service will feature amenity kits, fine wines, gourmet food, afternoon tea, and MacBook(R) laptops with Bose(R) headsets for each passenger to watch pre-selected movies from Netflix(R).
ABOUT SAFARI AIR
Founded in 2008, Safari Air is the first green, luxury private jet charter service to offer scheduled flights on a per-seat basis from Orange County, California exclusively aboard Rolls-Royce(R) powered Gulfstream IV aircraft to popular destinations such as New York, Honolulu, Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas. With zero financial commitment required and no need to charter an entire aircraft, Safari Air fills a special niche in today’s turbulent private jet industry by saving both business and leisure passengers thousands of dollars and opening the market to a much broader audience.
Pratt & Whitney To Provide Up To 80 PurePowerT PW1000G Engines for Lease Corporation International’s Bombardier CSeries Order
March 30, 2009
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., March 30, 2009 – Pratt & Whitney will provide exclusive power for up to 40 new Bombardier CSeries® aircraft ordered by Lease Corporation International as part of a contract announced today, which includes 20 firm and 20 option aircraft. The Bombardier CSeries aircraft is powered by two PurePower™ PW1000G engines, which target double digit reductions in fuel burn, environmental emissions, engine noise and operating costs. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
“We are excited about the future of Bombardier’s CSeries jetliner family,” said LCI Chairman, Adam Tomazos. “Market studies carried out by ourselves and other organizations see a large worldwide demand for aircraft in the 100- to 149-seat category over the next two decades and the CSeries jetliner family is a perfect fit.”
“The competitive advantages of the Bombardier CSeries include the efficiency and performance of the PurePowerTM PW1000G Engines,” said Gary R. Scott, president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “These advanced technology engines will help to deliver double digit reductions in fuel and cash operating costs.”
“This order, along with Lufthansa’s firm order earlier this month, gives Pratt & Whitney the opportunity to provide up to 200 PW1000G engines for Bombardier CSeries aircraft,” said Todd Kallman, president, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines & Global Services. “Our engines will help our customers with double digit reductions in fuel burn and operating costs.”
The announcement marks the third order for the PurePower PW1000G engine, which also powers the Mitsubishi Regional Jet that received its launch order from All Nippon Airways in 2008. Both aircraft are scheduled to enter service in 2013.
Pratt & Whitney has over 16,000 aircraft engines installed with hundreds of airlines around the world. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney is 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 FAR 33 certified for the new 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 Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.
OAG RELEASES ITS 10 YEAR COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT FLEETS AND UTILIZATION FORECAST
March 30, 2009
§ Projected 4% drop in global aircraft utilization in 2009
§ North America worst affected with 7% decrease
§ Asian operators’ market share of global utilization to increase 3% by 2018
§ Aircraft retirements to peak in 2016 – 2017
In 2009 the average aircraft utilization for the world’s commercial fleet is expected to drop by 4% compared to 2008, according to the latest Commercial Aircraft Fleets and Utilization Forecast from OAG (www.oagaviation.com), the world’s leading aviation data business.
This is revealed in OAG’s most recent study of the global MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) service demand projection for the next decade, developed in partnership with AeroStrategy. The utilization forecast, which drives MRO demand, takes into consideration the significant global downsizing in schedules frequency and capacity that have been filed with OAG in the past six months. Global aircraft utilization typically grows at an average of 3.4% per year.
John Weber, Managing Director, OAG Aviation, said: “Scheduled airline frequency and capacity cutbacks made over the past six months will have a significant impact on planned aircraft utilization, with a corresponding short-term downturn in demand for MRO services. We are projecting a worldwide drop of -4% in average aircraft utilization in 2009 compared to 2008, with only modest recovery in 2010. Normal levels of aircraft utilization growth are not expected to return until 2011.”
The regions worst affected this year by a reduction in aircraft utilization will be North America (-7%) and Western Europe (-5%). Least affected will be China, Eastern Europe, Africa, India and Latin America. North American and European operators accounted for 61% of global aircraft utilization in 2008. The forecast trend indicates a gradual shift of this market dominance to other regions. By 2018, Asia is projected to increase its share of the world’s global aircraft utilization by 2.8% to 25.4%, driving up demand for MRO services in that region.
Over the next 10 years, OAG forecasts that aircraft retirements will peak in 2016 – 1017 at double the average retirement rates of 2009 – 2013. The global installed base of active aircraft will grow 38% by 2018 compared with 2008.
OAG’s Commercial Aircraft Fleet and Utilization Forecast is a 47-page in-depth report tracking 10 year future trends. It is one of six reports produced by OAG on the Commercial Aviation MRO (“CAMRO”) sector covering airframe, engine, components, modifications and line/field maintenance.
U.S. Navy Exercises F414 Contract Option
March 30, 2009
LYNN, Mass. – March 30, 2009 – The U.S. Navy announced it has exercised
its 2009 option for the procurement of 90 GE F414 turbofan engines for
the U.S. Navy and ordered 26 GE F414 turbofan engines for the Royal
Australian Air Force. Engine. Deliveries for this contract option are
scheduled to occur during 2010 and early 2011.
GE Aviation and the Navy signed a multiple-year contract in 2007 for
delivery of up to 384 F414 engines and modules to support the Navy’s
planned procurement of twin-engine F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G
Growlers. The agreement included four option years that could result in
engine deliveries continuing into 2012 and bring the total value of the
contract to more than $1.5 billion. The parties have also agreed the
U.S. Navy is authorized to issue orders for quantities that exceed 384
F414 engines under this contract.
“We appreciate the Navy’s continued confidence in the F414” said Tony
Mathis, general manager of Turbofan/Turbojet Engines at GE Aviation.
“Our team is dedicated to producing the highest quality engines and
ensuring deliveries and support are optimum for the U.S. Navy and for
international customers such as the Royal Australian Air Force.”
Super Hornets and Growlers are powered by twin F414-GE-400 turbofan
engines. The F414 engine for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G is rated at 22,000
pounds (98 kN) thrust and is in the 9:1 thrust-to-weight ratio class.
The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of more than 860 F414 engines with more
than 1 million engine flight-hours accumulated to date.
GE Aviation and the U.S. Navy continue collaboration on an F414-based
technology demonstrator program, paving the way for future upgrades to
increase thrust and/or extend time-on-wing for significant lifecycle
cost benefits.
The F414 has also been selected as the powerplant for growth versions of
the Saab Gripen. In addition, the F414 is being considered for India’s
Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, KAI/LMTAS A-50 light fighter (a derivative
of the T-50 advanced trainer) and other combat aircraft under
development.
Wide Area Augmentation System Now Available for Learjet 60 Aircraft
March 30, 2009
Montreal, March 30, 2009 – Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it is now offering a
Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable Flight Management System on Learjet 60
aircraft. The new system is available as a Supplemental Type Certificate for in-service
Learjet 60 aircraft customers.
“This is more great news for all our Learjet customers operating in North America,” said Leon
Botteron, regional vice president, Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Centers. “Consistent
with Bombardier’s commitment to providing our customers with the latest technology, it will give
them more flexibility when landing their aircraft and improve safety and efficiency in all phases
of flight.”
Provided by Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, WAAS enhances navigation capabilities
through the use of a network of ground reference stations collecting global positioning system
(GPS) satellite data. This data is broadcast to user aircraft through two or more geostationary
satellite communication links. The aircraft uses the WAAS signal, in addition to the GPS service
to fly area navigation and localize performance with vertical guidance (LPV) instrument
approaches. LPV approaches offer pilots lower landing minimums, resulting in more flexibility for
landing decisions.
WAAS also recently became available for all Learjet 40, Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45, and Learjet
45 XR aircraft operators. It can be installed at all Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Center
locations. Operators should contact their Bombardier regional manager for additional details.
EADS confirma la continuidad de su compromiso total en la construcción del A400M
March 30, 2009
Amsterdam, 30 de marzo 2009 – Clarificando comentarios aparecidos en prensa, EADS confirma que permanece completamente comprometida con la construcción del A400M que será el avión militar más avanzado para las próximas décadas.
El grupo reafirma que el contrato firmado en 2003 no contempla las condiciones necesarias para el desarrollo con éxito del programa, en primer lugar debido a una planificación poco realista y en segundo lugar debido a la naturaleza comercial del contrato que no encaja con la realidad de un programa militar que alberga grandes riesgos tecnológicos.
EADS espera que la moratoria de tres meses propuesta por OCCAR sea empleada por todos los socios del programa para hacerlo de nuevo viable en condiciones aceptables para todas las partes.
EADS es un líder global en el sector aeroespacial, de defensa y servicios relacionados. En 2008 EADS generó ingresos por valor de 43.3 millones de Euros con una plantilla en torno a los 118.000 empleados. El grupo incluye a Airbus como fabricante principal de aviones civiles, Airbus Military cubriendo los tanqueros, aviones de transporte y misión, Eurocopter como el mayor proveedor mundial de helicópteros y EADS Astrium, el líder europeo en programas espaciales desde el lanzador Ariane hasta el sistema Galileo. Su división de Defensa y Seguridad es un proveedor de soluciones y sistemas y hace de EADS el mayor socio en el consorcio Eurofighter así como accionista en el proveedor de sistemas de misiles, MBDA.
Lease Corporation International Group formaliza un pedido para adquirir 20 aviones Jet Bombardier de la serie C con opción para comprar otros 20
March 30, 2009
Primer cliente de arrendamiento para las aeronaves de la serie C
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – March 30, 2009) – Bombardier Aerospace anunció hoy que Lease Corporation International Aviation (New Buildings) Limited ha firmado un convenio de compra en firme por tres aviones CS100 y 17 CS300. El comprador, que además tomó opciones para adquirir otras 20 aeronaves de la serie C, es una subsidiaria de Lease Corporation International Limited (LCI). LCI es una empresa privada de arrendamiento de aeronaves propietaria y arrendadora de aviones para las principales aerolineas.
En base a precios de lista, el pedido en firme por 20 aeronaves de la serie C está valuado en aproximadamente $1,440 millones de dólares.
“Este pedido en firme para las aeronaves CS100 y CS300 se añade a la inercia anticipada para las aeronaves de la serie C después del primer pedido en firme de la empresa Deutsche Lufthansa AG. Por otra parte, la compra de LCI confirma la flexibilidad diseñada en esta familia de aeronaves tecnológicamente avanzadas como lo requieren todos nuestros clientes, especialmente las compañías arrendadoras,” comentó Gary R. Scott, Presidente, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “Agradecemos la confianza de LCI en los aviones de la serie C y nos complace darles la bienvenida como la primer compañía arrendadora. Esperamos trabajar conjuntamente con ellos en el desarrollo adicional de la aeronava para su puesta en servicio en el 2013.”
“Nos emociona el futuro de la familia de aviones a reacción de la serie C de Bombardier,” comentó el Presidente de LCI, Adam Tomazos. “Los estudios de mercado que realizamos así como los de otras organizaciones preveen una gran demanda mundial durante las dos siguientes décadas para aeronaves en la categoría de 100 a 149 asientos y la familia de aviones de pasajeros de la serie C es un acople perfecto.”
El lanzamiento de las aeronaves de la familia de la serie C fue anunciada durante la exhibición aérea de Farnborough el 13 de julio de 2008.
La familia de la serie C, en configuraciones de 110 asientos y 130 asientos, ofrece comodidad, desempeño y economía de operación sin igual, beneficiándose de los últimos avances tecnológicos, que incluyen: aerodinámica de cuarta generación; mayor uso de compuestos y avanzadas aleaciones de aluminio en estructuras; lo último en tecnologías de sistemas, como vuelo por cables, frenos eléctricos y un motor de la siguiente generación, el motor Pratt & Whitney PurePower(TM) PW1000G. La tecnología PurePower(TM) representa un significativo rompimiento tecnológico en turboventiladores, especialmente en el frente ambiental donde establecerá nuevas marcas por una dramática reducción en consumo de combustible, ruido y emisiones.
Al entrar en servicio en el 2013, la familia de aeronaves de la serie C serán los aviones de un pasillo más “verdes” en su clase. Estas aeronaves cambiaran las reglas del juego con emisiones de 20(i) por ciento menos CO2 y 50(i) por ciento menos NOx, volarán cuatro(i) veces más silenciosos y funcionarán con grandes ahorros de combustible, una ventaja de 20(i) por ciento menos combustible, así como 15(i) por ciento de mejoramiento en costos de operación en efectivo contra los aviones actuales de producción de tamaño similar. Los aviones de la serie C establecerán nuevas marcas en la industria, al consumir tan solo dos litros de combustible por pasajero por cada 100 kilómetros en sus configuraciones con mayor densidad de asientos(i).
Los modelos de aeronaves CS100 y CS300 compartirán un nuevo motor en la línea central y tendrán la misma clasificación tipo para la tripulación, así como los procedimientos de operación y mantenimiento. Además, cada uno de los modelos de aeronave tendrá la flexibilidad operacional para vuelos en rutas cortas o transcontinentales.
Adicionalmente al diseño compuesto de ala transónica de cuarta generación de Bombardier, la compañía está usando su Simulador de Ingeniería de Vuelo Reconfigurable II (REFS II) para desarrollar reglas de control de vuelo por cables específicas para las aeronaves de la serie C. Este simulador es el primero de muchos dispositivos planificados, como parte de un extenso régimen de pruebas integradas para asegurar que las aeronaves de la serie C alcancen consistentemente los más altos niveles de confiabilidad al entrar en servicio.
Acerca de Lease Corporation International
Lease Corporation International (LCI) es un arrendador de aviones privado fundado en 2004. Desde su fundación, LCI ha adquirido aeronaves valuadas en más de $3.5 mil millones de dólares. Su listado de clientes incluye líneas nacionales y las mayores aerolíneas tales como Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Air France y Virgin Atlantic. El experimentado equipo de administración de la empresa trabaja estrechamente con los fabricantes de motores y fuselajes, y con las principales instituciones financieras para ofrecer soluciones de arrendamiento para las aerolíneas alrededor del mundo.
Media invitation: Tony Clement, Minister of Industry to make an announcement at CAE
March 30, 2009
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – March 30, 2009) – (TSX:CAE) (NYSE:CGT) Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, will make an announcement on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at 10 a.m. at CAE’s facility, 8585 Cote-de-Liesse, Saint-Laurent. He will be accompanied by Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services.
About CAE
CAE (TSX:CAE) (NYSE:CGT) 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.
DATEBOOK
WHAT: News conference
WHO: Tony Clement, Minister of Industry
Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government
Services
Robert E. Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, CAE
WHEN: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 10 a.m. (arrival at 9:45 a.m. Photo
opportunity at 10:30)
WHERE: CAE, 8585 Cote-de-Liesse, Saint-Laurent
Entrance at post 4
Directions to CAE:
www.cae.com/map
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