ATA reports June yields dropping across the board
July 28, 2009
While yields have dropped in all regions, Latin American yield, which dropped 21.8% year over year at 11.9 cents is still the highest international. Domestic dropped 18.9% to 12.9; Atlantic dropped 25.2% to 10.8 and Pacific dropped 25.5% to 9.6 cents.
Pluna reports first operating profit in ten years
July 28, 2009
The “born again” Uruguayan airline has reported net operating profit of $2.4 million in the first six months of 2009. This is the first operating profit reported by the airline since 1999 when it reported a $403,473 operating profit. Obviously this does not include other financial expenses – but it is a great start.
Becker Avionics announces the introduction of its new AR6201 VHF-AM Transceiver with 8.33 kHz channel spacing and integrated intercom
July 27, 2009
Oshkosh, July 27, 2009 – Becker Avionics announces the introduction of its new high performance, compact, AR6201 VHF-AM Transceiver with 8.33 kHz channel spacing and integrated voice activated (VOX) intercom system for up to four passengers. The AR 6201 continues the legacy of its predecessor the AR4201 VHF-AM transceiver, which has set the bench mark for reliability and performance. With more than 18.000 units sold, the AR4201 has been the trustworthy companion for thousands of pilots flying millions of flight-hours.
The new AR6201 is built using state-of-the-art DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology resulting in a highly efficient transmitter and very sensitive receiver. The AR6201 represents a quantum leap forward in technology, performance, technical sophistication and robustness.
The AR6201 operates on a frequency range of 118.000 MHz to 136.990 MHz with selectable channel spacing of 25kHz or 8.33 kHz. Standard or dynamic microphones can be used. A voltage meter and OAT (Outside Air Temperature) readout with optional temperature sensor is built in.
By blending a VHF-AM Transceiver and voice activated (VOX) intercom system into one single, attractive unit the operator will not need to invest in a separate intercom system (up to four seats). Further, the new dual monitor mode allows two channels to be received to provide the ability to scan for radio traffic with the built in intercom.
The AR6201 display color and lighting will be compatible to the BXP6401 in the colors ”green” and “white-blue”. An automated built-in-test procedure increases flight safety and reliability. The AR6201 is mountable in a 2 ¼ inch standard instrument hole. The AR6201 will be pin to pin compatible with the AR4201 in order to ensure easy upgrade and replacement.
The new AR6201 will be ETSO and TSO certified and available in the fourth quarter of 2009. The AR6203, the 160mm variant of the AR6201, will be available by the end of 2009.
About AR 6201 VHF Transceiver
The AR6201 VHF-AM transceiver is a quantum leap forward due to the implementation of state-of-art DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology. It is mountable in the 2 ¼ inch standard instrument panel recess and is equipped with a highly efficient AM-transmitter, a very sensitive receiver and a full graphic LC-display. Push button and display illumination can be dimmed. The AR 6201 offers full 8.33 kHz spacing capabilities, already the new international standard above FL195 and in many countries also below FL195. Switching between the 8.33 and the 25 kHz mode is therefore made effortlessly simple. Standard or dynamic microphones can be used. A built-in-test facility increases flight safety. The dual monitor mode that allows scanning of two different channels is an extra feature. The AR6201 consumes a maximum of 1.2A during transmit and 85mA during receive standby at 12VDC. The unit operates with an input voltage of 9-36VDC. The transmitter power output is better than 6 watts.
The new AR 6201 with its integrated intercom allows the connection of up to four headsets. The Intercom can be activated in two ways. 1. Over a discrete switching input (active low) of the (external) Intercom switch and/or 2. Over VOX, with an adjustable VOX threshold.
The AR6201 is continuing the Becker Avionics airborne radio success story far into the 21st century. Certification according ETSO-2C37e and 2C38e; TSO-C189a.
- Main Features:
- Frequency Range: 118.000 MHz to 136.990 MHz
- Channel Spacing: 8,33 or 25 kHz
- Channel Selection: 8.33 or 25 kHz (selectable)
- RF-Output Power: > 6 W
- Receiver Sensitivity: >6dB for 2µV
- Input Voltage Range: 9 VDC to 36 VDC
- Operating Temperature Range: – 20 degrees C to + 55 degrees C, for short time up to + 70 degrees C
Current consumption: 2A @ 12 VDC (transmit), 140mA @ 12 VDC (receive standby)
Yingling Aviation Named Authorized Lycoming Service Center
July 27, 2009
Wichita, KS—July 27, 2009—Yingling Aviation, Inc. has been selected as a new Authorized Service Center for Lycoming Engines, a division of Textron, Inc., headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The designation indicates that Yingling is approved to sell, install and provide regular and warranty services on Lycoming’s complete line of reciprocating engines, including the company’s two most recently announced powerplants, the IE2, which features electronic controls, and the IO-233 LSA, designed specifically for light sport aircraft applications.
“Yingling Aviation has a long, solid reputation for representing a variety of aviation sales and service providers and we are extremely pleased to add this designation as a Lycoming Authorized Service Center to that list,” noted Lynn Nichols, Yingling’s president. “We have been providing service and maintenance on Cessna aircraft throughout our history as the longest-running Cessna affiliate, including the numerous models powered by Lycoming engines. We expect this relationship will expand business opportunities for both companies,” he added.
“By identifying and working with shops that meet or exceed our standards prior to the actual launch of these two new products, we are building a quality customer support network of dependable, honest, competent and professional service providers that will be known for its technical capability and the highest standards in the industry,” said Mike Everhart, Lycoming’s Director, Distribution Management & Customer Service. “Yingling has demonstrated that it provides responsive, courteous attention, accurate information, and competitive pricing to its customers and we look forward to working with them throughout the entire purchase, delivery, installation, and flight testing process to ensure that our customers receive Lycoming-approved attention. That dedication will continue with after-the sale information, service support and warranty assistance, too,” he noted.
Lycoming is headed to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with a full payload of products, including the iE2 and IO-233-LSA. The IO-233-LSA display drew rave reviews in Europe at Aero Friedrichshafen 2009. A near constant stream of visitors showed great interest in the engine’s mogas capabilities and advanced technology. Lycoming will also host an additional program on alternative fuels at EAA Airventure 2009.
Cessna SkyCatcher Completes ASTM Compliance, Clearing the Way for Deliveries
July 27, 2009
OSHKOSH, Wis., July 27, 2009 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today its Model 162 SkyCatcher Light Sport Aircraft is in compliance with ASTM International standards for Light Sport Aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin before year’s end.
“This is significant not only for Cessna, but for the aviation community as a whole,” said Cessna Chairman, President and CEO Jack Pelton. “Once these airplanes enter service, they will act as a catalyst for increased pilot starts. They will significantly change the economics of ownership and operation for flight schools, aircraft renters and aircraft owners, and will benefit the entire GA community.”
The Model 162 SkyCatcher is a two-place, single-engine piston, high-wing aircraft in the Light Sport Aircraft category, defined in the United States as an aircraft with a gross weight under 1320 pounds and with a top speed of no more than 120 knots. LSAs are built to ASTM International standards.
The 162 is powered by a Continental O-200D 100-hp air-cooled, carbureted engine and a fixed-pitch propeller. The aircraft will cruise at speeds up to 118 knots and will have a maximum range of 470 nautical miles. The Cessna 162 SkyCatcher features a Garmin G300 avionics system. Information is presented in a single, split-screen primary flight display (PFD) and multi-function display (MFD), or as two full-screen displays with an optional second screen. The SkyCatcher will be capable of Visual Flight Rules/Day/Night operations.
In several areas, Cessna conducted additional tests on the SkyCatcher not required by the ASTM International standards, such as an extensive Ground Vibration Test (GVT) and instrumented, in-flight flutter testing. Planned testing, also not required by ASTM, includes an airframe fatigue test to ensure a durable product for the training environment.
After conducting a global search for a production partner that could not only handle high-quality, high-rate production, but could make the requisite investment in the program, Cessna chose Shenyang Aircraft Company in Shenyang, China, a company with experience in military and civil aircraft production and assembly. SAC will fabricate the fuselage and integrate the U.S.-made engine and avionics.
Following shipment to the U.S., the 162s will be reassembled for delivery at one of three regional locations.
Cessna, in association with King Schools, has also developed a new Web-based training system for sport and private pilot certificates that will be available through the Cessna Pilot Center network of flight schools.
Cessna launched its SkyCatcher program at AirVenture Oshkosh in 2007 and has since amassed more than 1,000 orders.
Legendary Beechcraft King Air Now Even More Capable with Launch of New C90GTx
July 27, 2009
Payload and performance upgrades keep C90GTx as the performance and quality leader in its class
OSHKOSH, Wis. (July 27, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced the launch of the new Beechcraft King Air C90GTx – the latest advancement for the most successful turbine aircraft in general aviation today. The new C90GTx features impressive enhancements to both payload and performance while remaining one of the greenest and most efficient aircraft available. The C90GTx marks the eighth major King Air upgrade the company has introduced since 2003.
“The C90GTx is the latest example of our commitment to keeping the Beechcraft King Air family the most successful turboprop lineup in aviation history,” said Bill Boisture, HBC Chairman and CEO. “We took an outstanding product, the C90GTi, and made it even better in the new C90GTx. No other aircraft in its class can compare.”
Key enhancements to the new King Air C90GTx include an increase in gross weight and the addition of composite winglets, which improve climb performance and further increase fuel efficiency. The maximum ramp weight and maximum takeoff weight of the C90GTx have been increased by 385 pounds to 10,545 and 10,485 pounds respectively. This increase in maximum weight provides the new C90GTx with a full-fuel payload capability of more than 750 pounds – almost double that of the C90GTi and ahead of any entry-level jet. The ability to carry more fuel with higher payloads increases the four passenger range by more than 200 nm. The C90GTx will be available beginning in early 2010.
The King Air 90 entered into service more than 45 years ago and is known for its reliability, durability and affordability. The aircraft series has long been the entry point into larger aircraft, serving as the first step into cabin-class comfort and twin-turbine capability, safety and performance.
Before its latest enhancements, the C90GTi series aircraft already included an advanced, fully-integrated Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21™ avionics suite, which features advanced capabilities not found in other, entry-level turbine avionics systems. This same system can be found in larger aircraft, including the King Air B200GT, King Air 350, Premier IA, Hawker 750 and Hawker 900XP, as well as in jets costing millions more. The C90GTx will include upgraded, turbulence-detecting Doppler weather radar and WAAS GPS as standard equipment.
The durable King Air C90GTx is extremely adaptable. It is capable of operating from remote, unimproved fields as easily as it flows into congested terminal airspace, providing operators with the versatility to utilize airports inaccessible to most jets. The fuel efficiency of the C90GTx contributes to its low operating costs while providing increased performance and greater system redundancy than single-engine turbine competitors.
The C90GTx features a cabin 50 percent larger than most very light jets. In addition to the pilot, it seats up to seven passengers in its famed squared-oval design, allowing greater passenger comfort. It includes an in-flight accessible, heated and pressurized baggage storage area along with a private aft lavatory that is standard on every King Air C90GTx.
Embraer Breaks Ground for its New Facility in Portugal
July 27, 2009
From left: Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer’s President & CEO; José Sócrates, Prime Minister of Portugal; and José Ernesto d’Oliveira, Mayor of Évora, during the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Embraer industrial unit in the city of Évora, Portugal, held on July 26.
City of Évora welcomes Embraer to produce components of composite materials
São José dos Campos, July 26, 2009 – Embraer broke ground, today, for a new industrial unit to
be built in the city of Évora, Portugal. Participating in the event were the Prime Minister of
Portugal, José Socrates, and Embraer’s President & CEO, Frederico Fleury Curado, along with
the Mayor of Évora and other Portuguese Government officials.
The new 15,000-square-meter facility, scheduled for completion by the end of 2011, will be
dedicated to manufacturing complex airframe structures and components in composite materials.
“Today’s groundbreaking celebrates a milestone for Embraer, as it expands its global
presence,” said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President & CEO. “This is a strategic step
towards improving our Company’s productivity and competitiveness. We are honored and
proud to strengthen our bonds with Portugal and, more widely, with Europe, one of our
largest and most important markets.”
The new composite material manufacturing facility will rely on state-of-the-art manufacturing
processes, in conjunction with the Company’s lean manufacturing initiatives. In order to
sustain and further develop the competencies of its centers of excellence, Embraer has been in
contact with local organizations, including potential suppliers, research centers, and
universities.
This facility represents an estimated total investment of € 48 million, which is fully integrated
with Embraer’s long-term planning and budget, and consistent with Company’s economic and
financial projections.
“We are proud to celebrate this achievement for Portugal, as we progress in consolidating
our aerospace cluster,” said José Socrates, Prime Minister of Portugal. “The expansion of
Embraer in our country will be a big boost for the economic development of Évora and its
region, and will demonstrate the competence of our workforce and the ability of our country
to be involved in such a selective and demanding industry.”
AVIDYNE’S ENTEGRA RELEASE 9 SELECTED FOR LANCAIR EVOLUTION
July 23, 2009
Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 avionics suite- chosen for its innovative
single-pilot IFR FMS, and overall ease of use – provides turbine-class capabilities
to match high-performance aircraft.
Lincoln, MA, July 23, 2009–– Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced today that their Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck avionics system has been selected by Lancair International, Inc. of Redmond, OR as an option for the Lancair Evolution aircraft. The Avidyne offering includes dual high-resolution IFD5000 Integrated Flight Displays, WAAS-capable FMS900w Flight Management Systems, and 16-watt all-digital VDL-capable VHF radios. Additional options include Avidyne’s MLB700 SIRIUS/XM for broadcast datalink, the TAS620 for traffic alerting, and the TWX670 for color lightning.
“Avidyne is renowned for making avionics that are easy to use and that enhance overall safety,” said Mike Fisher of Lancair International. “Release 9’s FMS and its truly-redundant system architecture are a great fit for our turbine-class aircraft, and we are looking forward to working with Avidyne on this program. Lancair and Avidyne have enjoyed a successful relationship and we look forward to the future with the introduction of the Evolution incorporating Avidyne’s Release 9 system.”
“We are pleased to be selected as an avionics option for the Lancair Evolution,” said Dan Schwinn, Avidyne’s President and CEO. “The Evolution’s unique safety-enhancing features coupled the addition of Entegra Release 9 – which is designed to make single-pilot IFR flying safer and easier – make a great match for this airplane.”
Cessna Launches Twitter Site for EAA AirVenture
July 23, 2009
WICHITA, Kan., July 23, 2009 Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today it will launch a Twitter feed to share the experience of EAA AirVenture 2009 from the perspective of the Cessna team. Cessna will begin Tweeting on July 27 from Oshkosh under the name @fly_cessna (go to www.twitter.com/fly_cessna to follow the feed). Click here to follow us.
“Our Twitter feed will be a combination of Cessna news and program updates as well as observations about the show from our team members spread around Wittman Regional Airport,” said Robert Stangarone, Cessna vice president, Corporate Communications. “We think our unique perspective as the world’s largest producer of general aviation aircraft will add to the Oshkosh experience, whether you follow our Tweets from the EAA grounds or from anywhere in the world.”
Begun in 1953, AirVenture Oshkosh serves as one of the world’s premier aviation events, attracting top government and industry officials, corporate leaders, celebrities and hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts. It spans the entire spectrum of aviation and attracts 10,000 airplanes each year, with more than 500,000 aviation enthusiasts from around the globe attending the week-long event.
Phoenix Police Department selects Pilatus PC-12 Spectre
July 23, 2009
Pilatus is pleased to announce that the Phoenix Police Department has
selected the PC-12 Spectre for use by the Department’s Air Support
Unit over the City of Phoenix, Arizona.
Commander Dave Harvey, Commander of the Phoenix Police Department
Tactical Support Bureau, said, “After careful consideration, the PC-12
Spectre was selected in part because it is an economical, single-engine,
pressurized aircraft with sufficient cabin space to help accomplish a
multi-mission role. It is a proven surveillance platform that will also
assist us in crime suppression, transport of Department Detectives for
investigative purposes, and assist with out-of-state extraditions.”
Leonard Luke, Vice President of Homeland Security and Government
Business at Pilatus added, “It is a real honor for Pilatus to contribute to
the protection and service to the City of Phoenix. The PC-12 Spectre is a
force multiplier and will be a powerful tool for the Phoenix Police
Department’s high demand operations. The aircraft’s proven durability is
backed by the best product support in the industry, which means it will
be consistently ready to dispatch on a wide variety of missions.”
The PC-12 Spectre is scheduled to be delivered to the Phoenix Police
Department in September and their goal is to have the aircraft
operational in 2010. The aircraft will join their fleet of eight helicopters
and replace several smaller fixed-wing aircraft that had been operated for
decades. The Phoenix Police Air Support Unit provides service to 1.57
million Phoenix residents encompassing an area of more than 500
square miles.
The PC-12 Spectre provides a true multi-mission surveillance aircraft
available to meet today’s operational realities and tightening budgets.
Featuring a retractable surveillance platform, Primus Apex avionics suite,
and a pressurized reconfigurable cabin, the PC-12 Spectre has set a new
standard for multi-mission aircraft capability. Strong performance, fuel
efficiency, and a rugged airframe suitable for military missions make it
the ideal special mission platform for today’s government and law
enforcement agencies.
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