Fuselage Test Barrel for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft Arrives
August 25, 2009
– A series of wind tunnel testing of CS100 and CS300 aircraft configurations completed
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Aug. 24, 2009) – The first test article, a fuselage test barrel, for the new CSeries single-aisle aircraft, has been delivered to Bombardier’s Saint-Laurent, Quebec facility. The test barrel is representative of the main fuselage section of the upcoming CSeries aircraft. Its production and testing will demonstrate the manufacturing and engineering structural concepts before the aircraft’s final design phase begins in 2010. The CSeries aircraft’s entry into service is scheduled for 2013.
The test barrel, which measures approximately 23 feet (7 m) long and has a maximum diameter of approximately 12 feet (3.7 m), is made of advanced aluminum alloys. These materials have been selected to provide weight and maintenance advantages for CSeries jetliner operators.
Built by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, a unit of China Aviation Industry, the test barrel left Dalian, China on July 20, 2009, traveled across the Pacific and then 2,500 miles from California to Quebec.
Just over 10 per cent of the CSeries aircraft will be manufactured in China by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. Shenyang also supplies the empennage, as well as the aft and forward fuselage sections for Bombardier’s high-speed Q400 turboprop airliner.
“The test barrel for the CSeries aircraft arrived on schedule, and meets the quality standards equivalent to a final production unit. This achievement underscores the strength of our partnership with Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and China Aviation industry,” said Robert Dewar, Vice President, Integrated Product Development Team, CSeries Aircraft Program, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “This partnership is an integral part of our commitment to building a long-term investment and strategic industrial relationship with China.”
Another recent achievement for the CSeries aircraft program included the completion of a series of wind tunnel tests covering high speed, low speed and high lift. These tests were carried out at various facilities including, ONERA F1 (France, Toulouse), ETW (Cologne, Germany) and ARA (Bedford, UK). The tests were completed on schedule and have confirmed CSeries aircraft overall performance benefits.
Bombardier’s competitive 110-seat and 130-seat CSeries aircraft will benefit from the latest technological advancements, including: fourth generation aerodynamics; increased use of composites and advanced aluminium alloys in structures; a next-generation engine – the Pratt & Whitney PurePowerTM PW1000G engine; and the very latest in system technologies, such as fly-by-wire and electric brakes. Designed specifically for comfort, the CSeries airliners will set new standards in fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
LAN Airlines Launches Online Booking Engine ‘LAN for Business’
August 25, 2009
MIAMI, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ — LAN Airlines, Latin America’s premier air carrier, announced today the launch of LAN for Business, a new online booking engine designed to allow small and medium businesses to purchase and reserve airline tickets with a few easy clicks. This tool has been specifically created to satisfy the administrative and management expectations when booking business travel. LAN for Business offers control, convenience, independence and savings to its customers. LAN for Business can be accessed at www.lan.com/forbusiness.
“LAN for Business is designed to streamline the corporate travel booking process for time-pressed executives and offers a 24-hour service portal that features access to fares and other travel premiums to South America”, said Pablo Yunis, Vice President, North America & Caribbean, LAN Airlines. “The creation of this tool is part of LAN’s continued efforts to provide superior service offering and redefine the standard of air travel with enhanced technology.”
Key advantages of LAN for Business include:
- More Control: LAN for Business offers access to an expenditure report that allows companies to assign travel expenses to different branches and different departments, allowing travel planning to be completely at the company’s control.
- Time Saving: With LAN for Business the booking process is smoother than ever, as its search function for fares and schedules is quick and convenient. It will provide companies the best possible itinerary for their business travel. The portal also records passenger profiles to expedite future trip purchases.
- More Independence: LAN for Business can be accessed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from anywhere, allowing users to organize or edit trip details whenever they require.
- Exclusive Support: LAN for Business support center has been designed to deliver specialized help to its exclusive clientele. The call center can be easily reached at 1-866-540-9644 or at Lanforbusiness@lan.com
- Save Money: Upon enrollment, special discount packages may be available for corporate travel (subject to company qualifications).
For the summer, LAN for Business is offering a truly unique promotion. Register your company through September 15, 2009 for a chance to win 2 roundtrip tickets to South America. Visit LAN.com/forbusiness for more information on how to register and start enjoying the benefits of LAN for Business. Don’t miss the opportunity to win two free tickets to South America!
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Delivers S-300C™ Helicopter to Superior Flight School
August 25, 2009
HORSEHEADS, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2009 – Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, recently delivered an S-300C™ helicopter to Superior Flight School of Greater Atlanta, Ga. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The new helicopter will be used for flight training as the second Sikorsky Global Helicopters aircraft in the company’s fleet. Best known for fixed wing training, Superior recently introduced rotary wing training to its program.
Superior Flight School will operate the new helicopter as a lease-back from a private owner. The company already leases an S-300CB™ helicopter and plans to add a second S-300C helicopter to its fleet in the near future.
“Operating 300 Series helicopters will give us a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Joe Gravalec, general manager and co-owner of Superior Flight School. “We have waited for the right time to introduce helicopter training and are looking forward to growing the new program.”
The S-300C helicopter is known for its versatility in a broad range of operations, from law enforcement and utility patrol to lift operations. With its 950-pound useful load, the S-300C helicopter combines precise maneuverability with outstanding endurance at an economical price.
In addition, the S-300C helicopter operates throughout the world in many demanding roles including military patrol, power line/pipeline patrol, commercial and military flight training, ranching, external load operations, animal surveys, aerial photography and personal transportation. The cockpit size, load capacity, performance characteristics, robust design and low direct operating costs make the S-300C a leader in its class.
Latitude Technologies Equips Western Area Power Administration Rotorcraft
August 25, 2009
Latitude Technologies announced today that the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA) within the U.S. Department of Energy has selected
Latitude to provide a suite of Satcom hardware products and related services
for its helicopter fleet. Century Helicopters Inc. of Fort Collins,
Colorado will be responsible for the installation. Western Area Power
Administration markets and delivers reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power
and related services within a 15-state region of the central and western
U.S. Their transmission system carries electricity from 57 power plants
operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the
International Boundary and Water Commission and is regularly patrolled by
its Bell 407 rotorcraft fleet.
“We are pleased that WAPA selected Latitude to provide the SatCom hardware
and for Century Helicopters to complete the installation for this important
project. Together we will provide WAPA with the best solution possible to
meet their needs,” remarked Michael Hansen, General Manager of Century
Helicopters, Inc.
About Century Helicopters
Century Helicopters Inc. has served the helicopter industry for over three
decades. Century is a Bell Helicopter and Schweizer Aircraft Customer
Service facility providing aircraft maintenance, component overhauls,
avionics installations and repairs, and complete aircraft refurbishments and
new aircraft completions. For more information about Century Helicopters
call 1-970-484-6804.
About Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies Corporation headquartered in Victoria, British
Columbia is a global supplier of FAA approved aeronautical voice and data
equipment and services including the SkyNode® S100 and S200 family of Satcom
products and LWS Sentinel™ service for data reporting, messaging and flight
following.
VIVAAEROBUS SELECTS SAGEM E-AGS SERVICES
August 25, 2009
Grand Prairie, Texas: Sagem Avionics, Inc. (SAFRAN Group) and VivaAerobus of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico are pleased to announce an agreement for the Sagem e-AGS Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) service. The e-AGS provides comprehensive flight data analysis (FDA) for VivaAerobus’ fleet of Boeing 737-300 aircraft and will be used to proactively improve flight safety. Designed with simplicity in mind, the e-AGS is implemented easily and quickly without burdening the operations of VivaAerobus. Similar to other e-AGS members, VivaAerobus will meet flight data monitoring (FDM) regulations while upholding the highest level of safety from using the e-AGS.
“The ability to implement a FOQA program with minimal impact on our operations was the key factor in our decision. Quite simply, Sagem has the most competitive implementation plan for any airline who wants to begin flight data analysis.” says Ing. Daniel Bárcenas Ramírez
Sub Director de Operaciones, VivaAerobus.
“We are thrilled that VivaAerobus has placed their trust and confidence in our industry leading FOQA service and welcome them warmly to our rapidly growing e-AGS community.” says Jean Baudin, President and CEO of Sagem Avionics, Inc.
Celebrating its 17th year, the Sagem AGS has been the preeminent Flight Data Analysis Software package worldwide with a constantly growing user base of over 340 and a culmination of 50 years experience in manufacturing flight data recorders.
Engine Alliance Celebrates One Year of Reliable Service
August 25, 2009
EAST HARTFORD, CT – August 24, 2009 – The Engine Alliance’s GP7200 engine has marked a successful first year in service with Emirates. Since entering service in August 2008, the GP7200-powered Airbus A380 has had no in-flight shutdowns, and the engine has demonstrated a departure reliability rate greater than 99.9%.
“Over the last year, the GP7200 engine has outperformed expectations and is the most fuel efficient engine in commercial service with the lowest noise signature on the A380,” said Engine Alliance Vice President Bill Blair. “The engine’s performance is a testament to the hard work and efforts of employees at both member companies who have developed a strong collaborative relationship focused on delivering and supporting our customers.”
Emirates currently operates five GP7200-powered A380 aircraft and will be the largest operator of GP7200-powered A380 aircraft with a total order for 58 aircraft and more than 250 engines. In the last year, Emirates has logged more than 60,000 flight hours in 1,900 departures and offers one of the longest scheduled flights between Dubai and Sydney, which is about 6,500 nautical miles. Air France is scheduled to receive its first GP7200-powered A380 aircraft in October.
The GP7200 is derived from two successful wide body engine programs, the GE90 and the PW4000. It benefits from the two programs’ latest, proven technologies and the lessons learned from more than 25 million flight hours of successful operation. Certified at 76,500 pounds (340 kN) of thrust, the engine has the capability to produce more than 81,500 pounds (363 kN) of thrust. In addition to being the quietest, most fuel-efficient engine for the A380, the GP7200 engine has emissions that are well below current and anticipated regulations.
The GP7200 is designed and built by GE and Pratt & Whitney, with GE manufacturing the high pressure compressor, combustor and high pressure turbine in Durham, North Carolina, and Pratt &Whitney manufacturing the fan module, low pressure compressor and low pressure turbine. Final engine assembly is conducted at Pratt & Whitney’s Engine Center in Middletown, Connecticut. GP7000 Engine Program participants include SNECMA (France), Techspace Aero (Belgium) and MTU Aero Engines (Germany).
In addition to Emirates and Air France, the Engine Alliance GP7200 has been selected to power A380 aircraft for Air Austral, Etihad Airways, International Lease Finance Company (ILFC) and Korean Airlines.
The Engine Alliance is a 50/50 joint venture of General Electric (NYSE:GE) and Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
ITT’s Space-Grade Connectors
August 25, 2009
Class G connectors offered in all standard product line and series I, II and III shell styles…
ITT’s new space-grade connectors meet MIL-DTL-38999 class G specifications
SANTA ANA, CA – August 24, 2009 – ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, is now qualified to manufacture MIL-DTL-38999 class G connectors, as well as class F (electroless nickel), W and B (cadmium) options. While ITT has developed space-grade connectors for many years, they are now designing products to meet the Thermal Vacuum Outgassing specification of MIL-DTL-38999.
The MIL-DTL-38999 Thermal Vacuum Outgassing requirements stipulate that: “all non-metallic materials shall not release greater than 1.0% total mass loss (TML) and 0.1% collected condensable material (CVCM).”
“By utilizing a special potting and lubricant material, we succeeded in meeting these demanding TML and CVCM parameters, and outgassing of the connectors is achieved by baking at 350 degrees C for 48 hours,” said Keith Teichmann, director of marketing for ITT Interconnect Solutions. “The connectors are offered in all standard product line and series I, II and II shell styles, and customers further benefit from a low-cost product with proven reliability.”
ITT’s MIL-DTL-38999 class G connectors feature lightweight aluminum shells and standard M39029 copper alloy contacts, and are available in a variety of layouts as described in MIL-STD-1560. Operating temperature ranges from -65 degrees C to +200 degrees C. The high-quality space-grade connectors are robust enough to withstand 500 mating cycles. ITT’s MIL-DTL-38999 class G connectors are available for distribution from inventory.
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AWARDS PIPER TYPE CERTIFICATE ORGANIZATION DESIGNATION AUTHORIZATION
August 25, 2009
VERO BEACH, Fla. –The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Piper Aircraft, Inc. with Type Certificate Organization Designation Authorization (TC-ODA), which gives Piper the authority to act on behalf of the FAA in the approval of airplane designs and certification to FAA standards of airworthiness.
“We’re honored by the FAA’s recognition of our capabilities and expertise,” said Piper CEO Kevin J. Gould.
FAA officials Melvin Taylor, Manager of the FAA Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, and Mack Riley, Manager of the FAA Orlando Manufacturing Inspection District Office, presented Gould and Piper President John D. Becker with an official letter of authorization during a ceremony held here at Piper headquarters.
TC-ODA is similar to the previous FAA standard, Delegation Option Authorization (DOA) that Piper held.
“TC-ODA is one of the most important authorizations that the FAA awards aircraft manufacturers,” said Becker. “This authorization affirms the FAA’s confidence in Piper’s ability to design, develop and certify aircraft.”
GOL Arquiva Pedido de Análise prévia de Distribuição Pública Primária de Ações Ordinárias e Preferenciais
August 25, 2009
São Paulo, 25 de Agosto de 2009 – A GOL Linhas Aéreas
Inteligentes S.A. (a "Companhia") (BM&FBOVESPA: GOLL4 e NYSE: GOL), a
maior companhia aérea de baixo custo e baixa tarifa da América
Latina, anuncia em atendimento à Instrução CVM nº 358, de 3 de janeiro
de 2002, conforme alterada, comunica aos seus acionistas e ao mercado
que apresentou à Associação Nacional dos Bancos de Investimento –
ANBID ("ANBID"), no exercício das prerrogativas que lhe foram
conferidas pela Comissão de Valores Mobiliários ("CVM"), nos termos
da Instrução CVM n.º 471, de 8 de agosto de 2008 ("Instrução CVM 471")
e do convênio celebrado para esse fim em 28 de agosto de 2008 entre a
CVM e a ANBID, em conjunto com seu acionista controlador, Fundo de
Investimento em Participações Asas (o "Acionista Vendedor"), pedido
de análise prévia de uma distribuição pública primária de ações
ordinárias e ações preferenciais, a ser realizada pela Companhia e de
uma distribuição pública secundária de ações preferenciais a ser
realizada pelo Acionista Vendedor ("Oferta Brasileira").
Concomitantemente, a Companhia e o Acionista Vendedor apresentaram à
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") pedido de registro de
distribuição pública primária e secundária de ações preferenciais sob
a forma de American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") ("Oferta
Internacional", e em conjunto com a Oferta Brasileira, a "Oferta
Global"). Cada ADSs corresponderá a 1 (uma) ação preferencial.
Estima-se que a oferta base primária totalizará aproximadamente entre
R$ 550 milhões e R$ 650 milhões. O valor efetivo da oferta, e a
quantidade de ações a serem emitidas, serão determinados
oportunamente de acordo com as condições de mercado à época da
publicação do aviso ao mercado.
Os recursos recebidos pelo Acionista Vendedor em decorrência da venda
das ações preferenciais de sua titularidade no âmbito da Oferta
Global (com exceção dos recursos recebidos em decorrência da venda do
lote suplementar de ações preferenciais, se ocorrer) serão
reinvestidos na Companhia por meio da subscrição das ações ordinárias
emitidas no âmbito da Oferta Global.
A Companhia pretende utilizar os recursos líquidos provenientes da
Oferta Global para reforçar seu balanço patrimonial, especialmente
nosso caixa e disponibilidades, visando alcançar mais rapidamente seu
objetivo de contar com caixa equivalente a, no mínimo, 20% de nossa
receita líquida operacional referente aos 12 meses anteriores. A
Companhia acredita que um balanço patrimonial reforçado, combinado
com uma contínua geração de fluxo de caixa operacional, garantirá
maior flexibilidade operacional, permitindo responder rapidamente às
mudanças no mercado e explorar oportunidades.
Greenjets New Shared-Ride Service Redefines the Private Jet Industry
August 20, 2009
Greenjets Offers Travelers the Most Affordable Private Jet Flights in the Sky, With Seats Costing as Low as $1,100
WEST PALM BEACH, FL–(Marketwire – August 19, 2009) – Private jet travelers, frequent first class flyers and mid to large-sized corporate executives now have an economical and environmentally responsible way to fly private — Greenjets new shared-ride service on private jet charter flights. A confirmed seat on Greenjets between New York – Florida will cost only $1,100 per person with a Greenjetcard Black membership. The Greenjetcard, the industry’s first and only shared-ride private jet discount card, saves travelers 60% or more off the already affordable Greenjets seat prices and up to 90% off of charter, fractional ownership or jet cards.
Greenjets currently services New York, Florida, Chicago, and Boston and will begin service to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Washington, and Atlanta in the next few months. Throughout 2010 and 2011 twenty-seven markets, including Dallas, Houston, and Phoenix, will form part of the Greenjets Shared-Ride Network.
Greenjets shared-ride service offers an option to private travelers that they didn’t have before — the ability to arrange and confirm a seat on a private jet at the lowest possible industry prices. Greenjets has repackaged the private jet into a more affordable consumer unit — the seat rather than the entire jet. This is unprecedented in the business aviation industry, and enables travelers to save time and money while they share the private jet ride.
Currently, there are basically two options for private jet travel — owning or renting a jet. Both of these options are very expensive and require $3 million to buy a plane or $7,000 per flight to rent. Greenjets is much more affordable — as low as $1,100 per seat for flights as far as NY-South Florida.
Private aviation is in most cases used so that executives can save time, increase productivity and travel to multiple places efficiently. However, the $12 billion industry has been on the decline after the big three automakers were reprimanded for flying on their jets to the congressional bailout hearings. Corporations and individuals alike have since been trying to find alternative modes of transportation that are more fiscally responsible. Greenjets offers a sound solution.
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