LAN to continue with double digit growth in 2010
October 28, 2009
Armando Valdivieso, general manager of passengers for the “model airline”, plans to continue to have double digit growth in 2010. He also stated that demand is recovering and with petroleum costs under control the airline is optimistic about financial results in 2010. The airline plans to expand its presence in Argentina, Peru and Ecuador with new service to the United States and within the region.
Mexicana to begin service to San Juan, Puerto Rico from Mexico City
October 28, 2009
The service will be provided by its LCC subsidiary, Click from Mexico City via Cancun with B717 aircraft. The launch date is some time in December subject to government approval.
Volaris has acquired additional Airbus A319s to add to its fleet
October 28, 2009
The Mexican “model” LCC has announced that it is acquiring two additional A319s for delivery in the summer of 2010. This is all part of the airline’s expansion plan which includes serving Los Angeles from Morelia and Zacatecas beginning next month which will be part of its code sharing partnership with Southwest which begins in 2010.
LAN looking for a code sharing agreement with TAME to serve Galapagos
October 28, 2009
While the Chilean “model airline” subsidiary, LAN Ecuador, is expanding its domestic service in Ecuador, the Civil Aviation Agency has stated that the only way for LAN to serve the island of Galapagos, one of the country’s most popular destinations, is through a code sharing agreement with an Ecuadorean airline. As a result of the decision by the government, LAN Ecuador is negotiating with Ecuador’s TAME to place its code on flights operated by the Ecuadorean airline.
Aires has received government approval for new services
October 28, 2009
The Colombian airline has been approved by the DGAC to serve New York and Fort Lauderdale from Bogota and a number of other domestic cities in the country. It has also applied for rights to serve Sao Paulo from cities in Colombia. The airline will provide both passenger and cargo service.
Hawker Beechcraft Announces First Customer for Beechcraft 1900 Upgrade
October 24, 2009
Raytheon Airline Aviation Services to feature IDS upgrade in world tour demonstrator
ORLANDO (Oct. 21, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) today announced that it has reached an agreement with Raytheon Airline Aviation Services (RAAS) to upgrade its Beechcraft 1900D demonstrator with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Integrated Display System (IDS). This marks the first customer for this upgrade through HBS.
“We are happy to support 1900D operators by enhancing the useful life of this workhorse aircraft,” said Christi Tannahill, vice president, Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Service and Support. “We expect the improved reliability and operating cost benefits of this upgrade to positively impact the bottom line of 1900D operators worldwide for many years to come.”
Available for viewing at the NBAA Static Display, the RAAS demonstrator is uniquely outfitted to exhibit the 1900D’s multi-mission capability to perform air ambulance, corporate shuttle and regional transport. RAAS, who specializes in marketing Beechcraft 1900 aircraft to regional airline, freight and corporate operators, will feature the HBS IDS upgrade in its world-tour demonstration aircraft after installation next year.
Announced at the Beechcraft 1900 Operators Conference in Wichita last month, the HBS IDS upgrade is designed to significantly improve 1900D reliability and reduce operating cost by replacing legacy avionics equipment with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 video capable Adaptive Flight Displays, dual Attitude Heading Reference Systems, and an electronic Engine Indication System. In addition, the RAAS demonstrator will be upgraded with a Rockwell Collins Integrated Flight Information System, a model 850 Weather Radar, dual air data computers, dual APS-65 Autopilots, a Rockwell Collins TCAS II 4000 and dual Garmin model GNS-400 WAAS enabled Navigators.
For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraftservices.com or e-mail hbs_salessupport@hawkerbeechcraft.com.
GE Delivers 1000th GE90 Engine
October 24, 2009
EVENDALE, OHIO – October 21, 2009 – GE Aviation has delivered its 1000th
GE90 engine to Boeing for its 777 program. The engine, a GE90-115B
engine, was recently shipped from GE’s outdoor test facility in Peebles,
Ohio, to Boeing’s Washington facility to be installed on a 777-300ER
aircraft for Emirates Airlines.
“It took 11 years to build 500 GE90 engines, and in a little more than
three years, we doubled deliveries to 1000,” said Tony Aiello, general
manager of the GE90 Program at GE Aviation. “The feat demonstrates the
industry’s strong response to the Boeing 777 aircraft, which has
revolutionized the way the aviation industry views big-twin engine
aircraft.”
As orders for the GE90-powered Boeing 777 aircraft have significantly
increased over the last few years, the production rate for GE90 engines
has also experienced dramatic growth from 20 engines per year to 160
engines per year. GE Aviation has an additional 560 GE90 engines in its
backlog.
Of the 1000 engines delivered, 601 engines were GE90-115B, which power
the Boeing 777-300ER, -200LR and 777 Freighter aircraft. At 115,000
pounds of thrust, the GE90-115B engine combines advanced technologies
from the GE90 family with new, performance-enhancing features, such as a
three-dimensional aerodynamic (3-D aero) compressor and wide-chord,
swept composite fan blades for greater efficiency. The dual annular
combustor emits no more than 40 percent of the hydrocarbons allowed by
today’s international standards. Since the GE90-115B engine entered
service in 2004, the engine has accumulated more than 4 million flight
hours and has demonstrated superior fuel efficiency as well as proving
itself as one of the quietest engines per pound of thrust.
Derated to 110,000 pounds of thrust, the GE90-110B engine powered the
Boeing 777-200LR to a world record in 2005 for distance traveled nonstop
by a commercial jetliner east from Hong Kong to London. The same engine
also powers the world’s largest, longest-range twin-engine freighter,
the Boeing 777 Freighter, which offers lower operating costs and more
capacity than any other twin-engine freighter.
Snecma of France, Avio SpA of Italy, and IHI Corporate of Japan are
revenue-sharing participants in the GE90 program.
The GE90-115B engine is part of GE’s “ecomagination” product portfolio
-GE’s commitment to develop new, cost-effective technologies that
enhance customers’ environmental and operating performance.
CAE starts classes in new CAE Simfinity(TM)-based classroom at Honeywell Aerospace Academy
October 24, 2009
ORLANDO, FLORIDA–(Marketwire – Oct. 21, 2009) – (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) – CAE announced today at the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) annual convention that it has initiated its first CAE Simfinity(TM)-equipped classroom for maintenance training at the Honeywell Aerospace Academy in Phoenix, Arizona. High-fidelity, simulation-based multi-screen displays will be used to support technical training across a range of Honeywell-equipped business aircraft platforms.
The first course taught in the CAE Simfinity classroom addresses Air Transport Association (ATA) Level III line maintenance for the Honeywell Primus Epic(R) integrated avionics system. The five-day course began this week, and encompasses operations theory, line replacement unit (LRU) interface, flight modes, troubleshooting, and testing of the Primus Epic system.
“The advanced learning environment of the CAE Simfinity-driven classroom is another element of creating a truly authentic and operationally oriented training experience for the skilled individuals responsible for the airworthiness of corporate fleets – together with the technical product and training expertise of the Honeywell-CAE team,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services.
CAE and Honeywell announced an alliance a year ago at NBAA to provide the aerospace industry with the highest-quality training for technicians and flight operations personnel in locations worldwide. Through this alliance, customers receive an innovative, seamless and consistent training experience incorporating the latest training technology and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical expertise. All training is delivered by a joint Honeywell and CAE team of instructors and subject matter experts with proven experience with Honeywell’s aircraft products and systems.
The CAE Simfinity product line, which uses the same high-fidelity simulation software as CAE’s full-flight simulators, also includes three-dimensional (3D) integrated procedures trainers (IPTs) and two-dimensional (2D) training devices for pilot and maintenance training in either self-paced or instructor-led classroom setups. The CAE Simfinity 2D training devices include the virtual maintenance trainer (VMT), virtual simulator (VSIM), and flight management system trainer (FMST).
CAE unveils Professional Troubleshooting Skills tool for maintenance training course
October 24, 2009
ORLANDO, FLORIDA–(Marketwire – Oct. 21, 2009) – (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) – CAE announced today at the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) annual convention, that it has developed a new Professional Troubleshooting Skills (PTS) tool for training maintenance technicians in a methodical, logic-based approach coupled with hands-on practice. The instructor-led PTS course will enable maintenance technicians to isolate, identify, and fix suspected problems more quickly-reducing repair cost and getting aircraft back in the air for business-critical travel.
“CAE’s new Professional Troubleshooting Skills (PTS) training tool is an enhancement to what has been one of our most popular courses for business aviation technicians,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services. “The benefits are greater flight crew and customer confidence, improved safety margins, a reduction in controllable costs, and improved dispatch reliability.”
CAE’s Professional Troubleshooting Skills (PTS) course combines the capabilities of experienced instructors and current technology. The CAE PTS simulation software uses multiple high-resolution monitors to accurately display fault isolation. Troubleshooting exercises use actual electrical, hydraulic, and other schematics and simulated aircraft systems that respond as the aircraft would to each troubleshooting procedure. The graphics also provide a physical representation of the aircraft or system being examined so students can observe the reactions to their actions.
The PTS course helps develop systematic processes and decision-making skills by focusing on the philosophy and logic of aircraft troubleshooting rather than a ‘shotgun’ technique. The course helps increase productivity in the hangar by enhancing a maintainer’s ability to determine both the cause of a malfunction and the most timely and cost-effective resolution. Technicians learn to replace the right component or make the correct repair the first time.
The troubleshooting course is designed to deliver a wide variety of faults across multiple aircraft platforms. The curriculum is suitable for all levels of experience, and the basic skills learned can be applied across aircraft systems and aircraft types. In order to ensure a hands-on learning experience and a high degree of instructor-student interaction, classes are limited in size.
The Professional Troubleshooting Skills course is available at any of CAE’s four business aviation training centers-Dallas, New York, London and Dubai-or can be delivered at a client’s facility.
Becker Avionics’ DVCS 6100 Digital Intercom and Audio Selector Panel System sets standard for Turboprop Aircraft
October 24, 2009
Orlando, FL, NBAA, October 21, 2009 – Over the past 12 months the Becker Avionics’ Digital Intercom and Audio Selector Panel System, DVCS 6100, has managed to set the standard for professional audio and intercom systems for turboprop aircraft. The system has been installed in a broad range of turboprop aircraft platforms from; Pilatus PC9 and PC12, Hawker-Beechcraft KingAir 350, over Dornier 228, DeHaviland DHC-5 Buffalo, Dash-8, CN235, Xian MA-600, up to the Lockheed C-130.
The DVCS 6100 is the bestseller in digital audio and intercom systems in the Part 23 and 25 Turboprop Aircraft, as well as Commercial Helicopter markets. The system provides the possibility to match a wide range of operational requirements with only one system. The scalability and flexibility reduces not only the cost and time requirements for constant re-engineering and certification in the case of tailored system solutions, but also reduces the learning curve for integration, maintenance and troubleshooting time. Through software programming options, the system is both easily and quickly configurable to individual requirements, thus saving time and money.
With its flexible and open system architecture, operational comfort and superior voice quality, almost any customer requirement can be met. In addition, the Becker Avionics’ DVCS 6100 provides an optional Cabin Intercommunication and Passenger Address system, consisting of the Control Panel CP3100, External Jack Box EB3100, Intercom Amplifier IC3100, Public Address Amplifier PA3100, Converter Box CB 3100, Service Station ST3100, and Digital Player DP 4100. It easily integrates all communications in the aircraft and provides flexible user-programmable configurations.
Becker Avionics focuses on meeting individual requirements with the highest commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Its avionics solutions can help transform today’s legacy platforms into the platform of tomorrow. Upgrading the old style analog audio systems of any Part 23 and 25 turboprop aircraft with the state-of-the-art digital DVCS 6100 will enhance the effectiveness of any aerial platform. When compared to a legacy analog audio system, digital technology provides simplified installation, improved performance, reduced wiring and weight, along with reduced installation and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the comprehensive built-in-test (BIT) of the DVCS 6100 enables line maintenance crews to easily diagnose/isolate failures and replace system components quickly.
No matter the mission; from passenger transport, surveillance or transporting cargo, upgrading and extending the service life of these critical aircraft assets will ensure their effectiveness well into the future.
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