The Royal Thai Air Force receives its first VIP ATR 72-500
September 10, 2009
Thailand’s RTAF (Royal Thai Air Force) today took delivery of its first ATR 72-500 from a contract that was signed in 2007 for four ATR 72 VIP aircraft. This first ATR features a state-of-the-art VIP cabin interior and will be dedicated to the transport of the Thai Royal Family, as well as other Government and military officials.
The aircraft is powered by two PW 127M engines, and is equipped with ATR’s optional front passenger door. The remaining three ATR 72-500s will be delivered before the end of the year.
ATR aircraft have been operating in Thailand since 1990, with three airlines, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and PB Air, currently operating ATR 72s. The aircraft delivered today is the first being ordered by the Government.
Stéphane Mayer, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declared: “We are confident that these specifically designed VIP ATR aircraft will fulfill the transportation needs of the highest authorities in Thailand”.
He also underlined “the importance of the strong support base of ATR in South East Asia, which is definitely contributing to our continued success in this part of the world. Airlines, as well as Governments, know they can count on our expertise and our proximity to efficiently operate their ATR fleets.”
Commenting on ATR presence in South East Asia, he added: “Our support facilities include the Asian ATR Training Center (AATC), located in Bangkok and equipped with two Full Flight Simulators, enabling us to provide high qualified training courses to pilots and engineers throughout the region. In addition, we rely on ATR Eastern Support (AES) in Singapore for spares and technical support to all our operators in Asia and the Pacific.”
Sagem Avionics Announces Temporary Price Reduction of 20% on Integrated Cockpit Display System Components
September 10, 2009
Grand Prairie, TX –
As the trend towards aircraft modernization continues to grow, Sagem Avionics, Inc. (SAFRAN Group) would like to emphasize their commitment to support existing aircraft owners desiring to upgrade their existing airframes. In order to help the aircraft owner bridge the gap between challenging economic times and the recovery in progress, Sagem Avionics, Inc. announced today that the company will offer a Temporary Price Reduction on all Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS) components (not including Attitude and Heading Reference Systems). The 20% reduction on list price will be in effect for all purchase orders placed between September 15th and October 15th.
Please contact Sagem Avionics, Inc. at +1.972.314.3600 for instructions on how to order.
Terms and conditions:
Purchase orders must be received between September 15th and October 15th.
Deliveries must be accepted and payment must be received by December 1st.
All systems receive a one year warranty on parts and labor.
All sales are final (i.e. no returns and or exchanges).
Configurations not included in the Temporary Price Reduction are the Robinson R44 and the Sikorsky S61 (other pricing options are available for these airframes; please contact Sagem Avionics, Inc. for details).
Hawker Beechcraft Delivers First T-6B Trainer Aircraft to U.S. Navy
September 4, 2009
Avionics upgrade of world’s most successful trainer to be Navy’s primary flight training aircraft
WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 3, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced the delivery of its first two T-6B aircraft, the avionics upgrade variant of the highly successful T-6A trainer, to the U.S. Navy. The Navy took possession of the aircraft (designated PN-1 and PN-2) at HBC’s headquarters in Wichita, Kan. From Wichita, the aircraft were flown to Whiting Field in Florida. The Navy is expected to acquire more than 260 T-6B aircraft to replace the aging T-34 fleet.
“The T-6B aircraft represent the future of Navy primary pilot training,” said Jim Maslowski, president, U.S. and International Government Business. “We are pleased with our partnership with the U.S. Navy and proud to supply this training aircraft for military student pilots.”
Full rate production of the T-6B avionics upgrade and flight training for the initial cadre of Navy pilots began at the HBC facility in Wichita, Kan., following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. Deliveries of Navy aircraft will continue in December 2009, with 15 T-6B aircraft delivered by April 2010 for Initial Operating Capability for Navy student pilot training.
The T-6B avionics upgrade combines the best of the highly successful T-6A primary trainer, in use today by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy, with a glass cockpit configuration that includes three multi-function displays, hands-on-throttle-and-stick functionality, and Head-Up Display. The T-6B provides primary pilot training with enhanced capabilities in air-to-air and air-to-ground mission areas.
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special mission and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; Chester, England, U.K.; and Chihuahua, Mexico. The company leads the industry with a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers.
TopOwlÒ confirmed as the main mission and piloting equipment for helicopter crews
September 2, 2009
Neuilly-sur-Seine, 2 September 2009 – TopOwl®, the Helmet Mounted Sight Display
from Thales, is confirmed as the main advanced mission and piloting equipment
available to date, combat proven onboard transport and attack helicopters in current
theatres of operations.
In order to meet the increasingly demanding needs of operational crews and to provide safe
flight operations in difficult visual environments such as brownout and whiteout, since the
beginning of 2009, TopOwl® has participated successfully in a series of demanding flight
tests. For these flight tests, TopOwl® is connected to the latest technology sensors such as
High resolution FLIR.
TopOwl® enables pilots to display high resolution FLIR and high performance night vision
images right in front of their eyes, and to switch easily and instantaneously between both.
Most of the flight tests were conducted in USA, Canada and Australia onboard:
– Black Hawk & Huey with Lockheed Martin (USA)
– Huey with United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) (USA),
National Research Council (NRC) (Canada) and Defence Science & Technology
Organization (DSTO) (Australia)
These tests successfully demonstrated that TopOwl® enables pilots to fly “head-up and eyesout”
by day or night in extreme conditions.
Flight tests are currently underway on the Apache with the Army Aviation Applied
Technology Directorate (AATD) (USA) with day and night first flight test phase completed.
The Thales Helmet Mounted Sight and Display is based on a unique concept incorporating a
night vision system with a 100% overlapped projection of a binocular image on the visor.
Standard symbology is used to display flight and weapon management data, helping to
reduce crew workload. TopOwl®’s head position sensor, used during target designation and
weapon firing sequences, enhances operational effectiveness. Pilots particularly appreciate
the low weight and perfect balance of the ergonomically designed helmet sight.
TopOwl® is already installed and ffully operational on 5 major helicopter programmes: Tiger,
NH90, Cobra AH-1Z, Huey UH-1Y and Rooivalk. It is in full-scale production and currently
over 700 helmets have been delivered. More than 1,500 systems will be in service over the
next 10 years. It has been chosen by 15 countries for their army, navy and/or air force attack
and transport helicopters.
TACA announces new service to Latin America from Orlando
September 2, 2009
TACA Airlines will become the newest international carrier at Orlando International Airport on November 1, when it inaugurates three-time weekly Orlando-San Salvador service. Service will be on Embraer E190 aircraft.
AirTran filed applications for expanded Caribbean service
September 2, 2009
AirTran filed applications with the DOT to begin offering service to Nassau, Bahamas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and the island of Aruba. The airline proposes to service Nassau and Montego Bay from Atlanta, Baltimore and Orlando; while service to Aruba would be from Atlanta and Orlando. If approved, service would begin later this year and early in 2010.
Proposal to create “TOURCOM MERCOSUR”
September 2, 2009
Basko Asun Salazar, Senior Vice President of the Chilean tourism organization, APTUR CHILE, has proposed the formation of a tourism marketing and promotion group representing all of the Mercosur countries, to be named “Tourcom Mercosur”. A detailed presentation has been circulated by Portal del Uruguay. For a copy go to www.portaldeluruguay.com
AeroRepublica reports on time and level of complaints performance
September 2, 2009
The Colombian subsidiary of Copa Airlines, has reported the Civil Aviation Authority’s record of on time performance in the month of June at 95% – one of the best in the country. The CAA also reports that the airline had the lowest level of complaints, eight for every 100,000 passengers, while the industry average in Colombia is 15.
Mexicana to increase flights to Guatemala
September 2, 2009
The Mexican legacy airline has added three weekly flights between Mexico City and Guatemala which means it will now operate 17 weekly flights on the route with A320 aircraft. The general sales manager of the Mexican airline, Fernando de Cid, announced that while the flu epidemic has affected occupancy on flights to and from the United States, he is positive about the Central American market.
ALTA announces new affiliate members
September 2, 2009
Airline Business and Pratt & Whitney are the new affiliate members of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). Airline Business has been a partner with the Association for a number of years promoting various events.
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