Boeing Announces BBJ C Availability at EBACE
May 11, 2009
747-8 VIP Overhead Space Utilization Kit Offered, BBJ Performance Improvements Planned for 2011
GENEVA, May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today that the BBJ Convertible is now available to prospective customers. The airplane reconfigures from all-passenger to all-cargo configuration in less than eight hours.
Multi-mission Capability
Governments, corporations and private individuals can quickly change from transporting VIPs, staff or troops to delivering disaster-relief supplies or configuring for medical evacuation. There is room for transporting tools, parts and machinery; race cars or race horses; or equipment for touring bands and musicians.
Overhead Space Kitted for Flexibility
Boeing recently finalized an agreement with Greenpoint Technologies to provide 747-8 VIP owners and their chosen completion centers with a kit that adds 75 square-meters of space to the airplane’s crown. The Overhead Space Utilization or OSU kit is installed post production above the main cabin ceilings between doors three and five. The kit includes stairs from the main deck to the space above. Greenpoint offers three artistically engineered OSU designs.
BBJ Performance Improvements Set
BBJ owners receiving their airplanes after mid-2011 will reduce fuel consumption by 2 percent through a combination of airframe and engine improvements that Boeing announced in late April. Airplane structural improvements will reduce drag on the airplane, reducing fuel use by about 1 percent.
Boeing’s engine partner, CFM is contributing a further 1 percent fuel savings through hardware changes to its CFM56-7B Evolution engine.
Hill Announces Retirement
Steven Hill, president of Boeing Business Jets since August 2004, will retire in July after 35 years with Boeing. Taking Hill’s place is Stephen R. Taylor, currently the BBJ chief pilot. Taylor has held positions as a production flight test pilot for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, served as a captain for Boeing executive flight operations and was a self-employed BBJ pilot for two years. Taylor joined The Boeing Company in 1991 as a flight operations engineer.
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Delivers S-300CBi(TM) Helicopter to Gulf Coast Helicopters
May 11, 2009
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Curtiss-Wright Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Contract for ASIST Helicopter Handling Systems
May 11, 2009
Award to Supply ASIST Systems and Modular Lightweight Track For New Australian Navy Destroyers
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced it has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by ASC AWD Shipbuilder Pty. Ltd., on behalf of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Alliance, to supply Aircraft Ship Integrated Secure and Traverse (ASIST) helicopter handling systems and modular lightweight tracks for three Hobart Class ships for the Royal Australian Navy. Curtiss-Wright Flow Control will perform the work at its facility in Ontario, Canada with initial deliveries scheduled to begin in late 2009. The total contract value, including all follow-on options, is expected to be in excess of $15 million. The contract contains an option for a fourth shipset of equipment with a potential award in 2009.
“Curtiss-Wright is very pleased to continue its support of the Australian Navy’s aviation operations and to work with ASC on this exciting new ship program,” said Martin R. Benante, CEO and Chairman of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “The supply of these helicopter handling systems demonstrates our continuing engineering expertise in providing improved capability through innovative equipment designs and overall value through operational efficiency.”
The ASIST system is a state-of-the-art deck handling solution for shipboard helicopter operations. It integrates the functions required for landing and on-deck operations to stow large ship-borne helicopters. Using the ASIST system, all deck handling operations can be accomplished without the need for personnel on the flight deck. The ASIST system enables safe helicopter handling day or night, even in adverse weather and sea conditions. The system will initially operate with the Australian Navy legacy S-70B helicopters and will be compatible with future helicopter designs.
The AWD program will provide the Royal Australian Navy with one of the world’s most capable all-purpose warships. The three AWD Hobart Class ships will provide an advanced air defense system capable of engaging enemy aircraft and missiles at ranges in excess of 150km. The AWD ships will include a helicopter for surveillance and response to support key warfare areas as a part of their core capabilities.
JetBlue inaugura agencias de pasajes en Santo Domingo Oriental y San Francisco de Macorís
May 11, 2009
11/05/2009 /PR Newswire Latinoamerica/ — – Aerolínea celebra con oferta de lanzamiento de cuatro días en sus vuelos desde los aeropuertos de Puerto Plata, Santiago y Santo Domingo
– Tarifas de una sola vía al aeropuerto JFK de Nueva York por solo US$99, disponibles desde hoy hasta el 14 de mayo en cualquier agencia de pasajes en la ciudad o visitando, www.jetblue.com –
SANTO DOMINGO, República Dominicana, 11 de mayo /PRNewswire/ — En base al éxito de las dos agencias de pasajes en la ciudad existentes de JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) en República Dominicana, la aerolínea se complace de anunciar la inauguración de dos nuevas agencias de venta de pasajes en efectivo en la isla: una en Santo Domingo Oriental en el centro comercial Mega Centro y la otra en San Francisco de Macorís, Km. 55 al noreste de Santiago, en el Multicentro La Sirena.
Para celebrar, JetBlue hoy está ofreciendo una tarifa especial de cuatro días en sus vuelos desde los aeropuertos de Puerto Plata, Santiago o Santo Domingo. Hoy hasta las 09:59 p.m. del jueves, 14 de mayo, los pasajeros pueden comprar tarifas por sólo US$99 (a) de cualquiera de estos lugares al Aeropuerto Internacional John F. Kennedy de Nueva York. Además, los vuelos de Santo Domingo a San Juan, Puerto Rico están disponibles por $49 (a) y de Santo Domingo a Orlando, Florida por apenas $69 (a). Los viajes se deben realizar entre el 11 de mayo de 2009 y el 15 de junio de 2009. Fechas de viaje restringidas y otras restricciones aplican (a). Los pasajeros pueden reservar estas excelentes tarifas bajas en cualquiera de las cuatro agencias de pasajes de JetBlue o llamando al 809-200-9898 o visitando http://hola.jetblue.com.
“En el transcurso del año pasado, continuamos añadiendo más vuelos y más destinos desde República Dominicana en respuesta a la fuerte demanda que observamos por nuestras bajas tarifas y servicio galardonado”, dijo Kelvin Pabon, gerente general de JetBlue para República Dominicana. “Estamos muy emocionados de lanzar dos agencias de venta de pasajes en el país, lo que hace que viajar por JetBlue sea aún más conveniente para nuestros pasajeros nuevos y leales”.
Este verano, JetBlue ofrecerá cinco destinos sin escala desde el Aeropuerto Internacional de Las Américas en Santo Domingo, incluyendo: Boston, Massachusetts (a partir del 19 de junio); Fort Lauderdale, Florida (comienza el 18 de junio); Nueva York (Aeropuerto JFK); Orlando, Florida; y San Juan, Puerto Rico. JetBlue también ofrece vuelos diarios de Puerto Plata y Santiago a Nueva York. Los pasajeros que viajan de Santiago o Santo Domingo también pueden reservar convenientes servicios de conexión a Washington, D.C. (IAD) así como a cinco destinos en California incluyendo: Burbank; Long Beach; Los Ángeles (LAX a partir del 17 de junio); Oakland; y San Francisco. Los pasajeros de Puerto Plata también pueden hacer conexión con facilidad a Boston vía JFK.
La nueva agencia de pasajes de JetBlue para los pasajeros de la Zona Oriental en Santo Domingo está localizada en el Mega Centro y el horario de atención es de 10:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. de lunes a domingo. La agencia de venta de pasajes existente de JetBlue en Santo Domingo está localizada en la avenida Winston Churchill en Plaza Las Américas (Esquina: Paseo de Los Locutores, Segundo Nivel Suite #Y 16-B). La agencia está abierta los días de semana de 9 a.m. a 5:45 p.m.; los sábados de 9 a.m. a 2:45 p.m.; y está cerrada los domingos y días feriados.
La agencia de pasajes en San Francisco de Macorís está localizada en el Multicentro La Sirena, Carretera San Francisco de Macorís – Nagua Km. 2-1/2. El horario de atención es de 10:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. de lunes a domingo. Los pasajeros también pueden comprar pasajes en la agencia de JetBlue en el centro de la ciudad de Santiago, localizada en la Plaza Jorge II, avenida Bartolomé Colón frente al Multicentro La Sirena. La oficina está abierta de 9 a.m. a 6 p.m. de lunes a viernes; los sábados de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m.; y está cerrada los domingos y días feriados.
Los amistosos miembros de la tripulación de JetBlue ofrecen un servicio de vuelo galardonado. Los pasajeros que viajan vía la aerolínea también disfrutan más por menos, como la primera maleta embarcada gratis, snacks y bebidas de cortesía y generoso espacio para las piernas en asientos de cuero muy cómodos. Además, JetBlue ahora ofrece una selección de películas gratuita durante el vuelo, en inglés y español, en las TV personales en el respaldar de los asientos en los vuelos entre República Dominicana y Estados Unidos continentales.
Embraer Offers New Seat for the Phenom 100 Executive Jet
May 11, 2009
Item will be available in the fourth quarter of 2009
São José dos Campos, May 11, 2009 – Embraer will offer its Phenom 100 jet customers a new
seat with enhanced comfort in form and function, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2009.
“Embraer is continuously committed to
delivering premium comfort and stylish design
throughout its entire product line,” said Maurício
Almeida Filho, Embraer Vice-President,
Programs – Executive Jets. “The new seats for
the Phenom 100 will enhance both passenger
comfort and convenience.”
Following Embraer’s strategy to consistently
improve its products and increase customer
satisfaction, the new seats will feature several
enhancements to passenger comfort as well as
to cabin mobility.
The stylish design developed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA will
distinguish the new seats, which will offer ergonomically improved cushions and lumbar
support structures. Each one will include an armrest that discretely retracts into the seat
contour, streamlined to expand the aisle width. A partial folding capability in the seat adjacent
to the aircraft entrance will further facilitate entry and exit from the cabin.
Wisconsin-based DeCrane Aerospace Aircraft Seating is the supplier for the current and new
seats. The company’s development and certification schedule will enable Embraer to begin
incorporating the new seats as a standard item in the Phenom 100 that will be delivered in the
fourth quarter of 2009.
Customers who have already received or will yet receive their Phenom 100 with the current
seats will be offered special commercial conditions for retrofitting the new seats as of the first
quarter of 2010.
Embraer Names Nayak as Authorized Service Center in Germany
May 11, 2009
German company expands the support network coverage for the Phenom executive jet family
São José dos Campos, May 11, 2009 – Embraer has named Nayak Aircraft Services
(www.nayak.aero), based in Cologne, Germany, as an Embraer Authorized Service Center
(EASC). The company became the first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility to
serve Embraer’s Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 in that country.
“We are very pleased to welcome Nayak Aircraft Services to our customer support network,”
said Antonio Martini, Embraer Vice President, Customer Support and Services – Europe, the
Middle East and Africa – Executive Jets. “Embraer is constantly evaluating and improving the
global network of its Executive Jet Service Centers. Their location is an important factor for
serving our customers, and Germany is one of Europe’s most responsive business aviation
markets for our Phenom family.”
Nayak’s main base in Bonn Airport, in Cologne, will provide warranty support, as well as line and
base maintenance services, for Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 customers. Full-service aircraft care
includes routine inspection, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, as well as airframe,
engine, avionics and other systems repairs, 24/7 assistance, Aircraft On Ground (AOG) mobile
rescue team, and an inventory of expendable and repairable parts.
“It is a source of great pride to have been selected by Embraer as their authorized service center
for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300,” said Herbert Busch, Managing Director of Nayak Aircraft
Services. “Nayak’s dedicated engineers are looking forward to starting the operations, which will
reflect the knowledge and experience we have gained in over 30 years in the business.”
Dassault Falcon Launches New Interior Concept for the Falcon 7X
May 11, 2009
(Geneva, Switzerland, May 11, 2009) –Today at EBACE, Dassault Falcon unveiled a
new cabin interior design for the 5,950 nm Falcon 7X. The program is the result of a
collaborative effort between Dassault and BMW Group DesignworksUSA, a global
design consultancy and subsidiary of BMW Group. Falcon 7X s/n 44, which is presented
on the Dassault static display at Geneva Airport, was used in the development of this new
interior which will be available as an option for deliveries starting in the first quarter of
2011.
The Falcon 7X has the longest range of any Falcon business jet. Special attention was
given to enhancing its cabin comfort for flights lasting up to 13 hours. Since its entry into
service in 2007, the 7X cabin has set a new standard for business jets. It presents a large
and bright cabin with 28 windows which are 10% bigger than previous Falcons. It also
features a low in flight cabin altitude of 6,000 feet, even at 51,000 ft, and an advanced
temperature control system that maintains the environment to within one degree
throughout the entire cabin. The 7X is also praised by its passengers for its “library quiet”
cabin which is the result of breakthroughs in design, materials and cushioned engine
mounts.
“Our collaboration with DesignworksUSA further enhanced the advanced features and
the comfort of the airplane. Their unique design successfully integrates functionality,
technology and ergonomics into the Falcon 7X cabin. The result is an elegant yet
sensible interior that meets the challenges of today’s demanding business environment,”
noted John Rosanvallon, President and CEO Dassault Falcon.
Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, DesignworksUSA’s Transportation Design Group
merged its design, materials and finish development skills together and created a more
integrated process that leveraged each group’s expertise to create a strategically targeted
and unique interior design.
The new Falcon 7X cabin introduces subtle curves throughout the interior. A single arc
carpet element visually stretches the cabin and connects the interior front to back.
Curved bulkheads visually expand the main cabin volume while subtle curves in the
galley and main cabin create better flow. Cabin lighting techniques feature up-wash and
down-wash ambient lights as well as light strips. The combination of new lighting and
more contrast between the carpet, the side walls and headliners emphasize openness,
spaciousness and comfort. The final result is elegant and styled cabin fused with
function.
“We put a lot of emphasis on the passenger when designing the interior cabin, especially
since a flight could easily last 13 hours,” said Verena Kloos, BMW Group
DesignworksUSA President. “Additionally, we wanted the timeless and elegant design
to reinforce Dassault’s aeronautical passion and goal of defining a new level of flying
experience.”
Royal Australian Air Force Takes Delivery of First F414 Engines
May 11, 2009
Royal Australian Air Force Takes Delivery of First F414 Engines
LYNN, Mass. – May 11, 2009 – The first F414 engines for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) were shipped from Lynn to Boeing earlier this spring for installation on the F/A-18F Super Hornets.
In 2007 the RAAF ordered 54 F414-GE-400 engines for its 24 Super Hornets (through a Foreign Military Sales agreement with the U.S. Navy). Engine deliveries are scheduled to continue through 2010 for the RAAF, the inaugural international Super Hornet customer.
“This is a key milestone for us and our RAAF customer. GE has a long history working with the RAAF to support its fleet of F404 powered Hornets. We are looking forward to expanding our relationship with the delivery of the F414 powered Super Hornet,” said Jim Caplan, F404/F414 Program Director at GE Aviation.
As of April 21, 11 F414 engines had been assembled, and tested and will subsequently be shipped to Boeing’s facility in St. Louis where they are mated with the airframe.
The first RAAF aircraft will be in flight-test at NAWC China Lake while RAAF pilots will receive training at NAS Lemoore beginning early next year. The Super Hornets will then be ferried over to Australia beginning in March of 2010.
Under a 12-year TLS (Total Logistics Support) contract signed in late 2008, GE will provide comprehensive support for these engines for the projected life of the Super Hornet fleet as well as the F404 engines that power the RAAF F/A-18A/B Hornets.
Plans call for the aircraft to be delivered starting in 2010, with a fully operational Super Hornet squadron to be based at RAAF Base in Amberley in Queensland by 2012.
Twin F414 engines power F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers. 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 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.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power, and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings.
Bombardier Announces Extended Range Option for Learjet 40 XR Aircraft
May 11, 2009
range option for Learjet 40 XR business jets. The 268 nautical miles (NM) * (496 km) range extension is now available as an option for all new Learjet 40 XR aircraft orders and for aircraft previously ordered and scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of the current fiscal year.
The significant range extension will be obtained through a 687 lb increase to the fuel tank capacity. “Bombardier is committed to developing new product lines and enhancing current product platforms, even young models like the Learjet 40 XR,” stated David Coleal, vice-president and general manager, Learjet, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The Learjet 40 XR aircraft offers best-in-class cabin volume, speed and performance. The addition of best-in-class range to this impressive list of capabilities makes this light jet a category leader above all others.”
Flying at its long range cruise speed of Mach 0.75 (800 km/h), the Learjet 40 XR aircraft now offers a non-stop range of 1,991 NM (3,687 km)** – over 15 percent more distance covered. The extended range increases travel flexibility to include key city pairs such as London-Cairo 1,942 NM (3,596 km), Singapore-Taipei 1,835 NM (3,398 km), Hong Kong-Jakarta 1,864 NM (3,452 km), New York-Aspen 1,519 NM (2,813 km), and Dubai-Istanbul 1,715 NM (3,176 km)***.
The six-to-seven passenger Learjet 40 XR aircraft features the widest and most spacious cabin in its class and a full aft lavatory. This premium light jet delivers impressive time-to-climb performance under all conditions – particularly in hot and high operating environments – requiring only 23 minutes* to reach 43,000 feet (13,106 m).
Learjet is the first name in corporate aviation. Since acquiring Learjet Inc. in 1990, Bombardier Aerospace has carried forward the brand’s proud legacy by launching eight high-performance and fuel-efficient aircraft.
Extended range on high speed Global 5000 jet now available
May 11, 2009
• Bombardier Service Centre in Fort Lauderdale is first to install the option on an in-service Global 5000 jet
Geneva, Switzerland, May 11, 2009 – Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the Global 5000 aircraft extended range option is now available at Bombardier Service Centers. The service bulletin regarding the 400-nautical mile (NM) (741 km) increase to the non-stop intercontinental range of the Global 5000 business jet was issued on April 21.
The significant range extension will be obtained by increasing the Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) to 92,500 lbs, allowing for a fuel tank capacity increase. The first installation of the service bulletin on an in-service Global 5000 jet was completed at Bombardier’s Fort Lauderdale Service Center in Florida.
“This is fantastic news for Global 5000 aircraft operators who look forward to getting the most of this impressive high-speed jet and having access to even more destinations non-stop,” said Bob Horner, senior vice-president, Sales, Bombardier Business Aircraft.
Flying at its typical cruise speed of Mach 0.85 (907 km/h), the Global 5000 jet now offers a non-stop range of 5,200 NM (9,630 km)* – eight percent more. The extended range increases travel flexibility to include key city pairs such as London-Los Angeles, 4,742 NM (8,782 km), Sao Paulo-Paris, 5,065 NM (9,380 km), Hong Kong-Wellington, 5,097 NM (9,440 km), New York-Honolulu, 4,331 NM (8,021 km), and Dubai-Perth, 4,873 NM (9,025 km)*.
The Global 5000 business jet’s category-leading high cruise speed of Mach 0.89 (950 km/hr)* and superior short field performance trims up to a full hour from long distance routes such as Moscow-New York (nine hours, 29 minutes) Johannesburg-Geneva (10 hours), Jeddah-Jakarta (nine hours, 53 minutes) and Sao Paulo-Madrid (nine hours, 20 minutes)*.
The aircraft has the widest and most spacious super-large jet cabin, paired with one of the most technologically advanced cabin electronic systems available today. It will also feature the new Global Vision flight deck. The new Pro Line Fusion avionics suite is paired with superior design aesthetics to create the ultimate flight control environment, providing Global aircraft pilots with an unprecedented level of situational awareness and comfort.
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