AVIDYNE ADDS NEW SAFETY-ENHANCING WEATHER PRODUCTS VIA MLX770 SATELLITE DATALINK
October 24, 2009
SatIR, Worldwide Lightning, and Winds & Temps Aloft added to the list of weather products available for MLX770 Worldwide Datalink customers.
Lincoln, MA., October 21, 2009 –Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft announced today that they have added significant new weather products to the data feed for customers flying with the MLX770 two-way datalink transceiver. The new weather products include Infrared Satellite Imagery (SatIR), worldwide Lightning and Winds & Temperatures Aloft.
“Avidyne is focused on delivering avionics solutions that make flying safer and these additional weather products make the MLX770 an even more compelling weather avoidance solution, especially for international customers.” said Avidyne Chief Operating Officer, Patrick Herguth.
The MLX770 is a single-channel datalink transceiver that provides WSI’s industry-leading InFlight® weather data products and two-way text messaging services via the Iridium® satellite network for display on Avidyne’s Entegra EX5000 and EX500 Multi-Function Displays (MFD), as well as on Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) from Advanced Data Research and other manufacturers.
Avidyne MFDs will require a field-loadable software update in order to view the new weather products. The EX500 will require Release 4.1 software, and the large-screen EX5000 requires Release 8.1 software. Third-party EFB manufacturers will also require additional software updates.
Standard WSI’s InFlight® weather products available with the MLX770 include worldwide graphical METARs, textual METARs, and TAFs; Radar is offered as a Premium service. In addition to providing worldwide weather services, the MLX770 provides convenient two-way text messaging between the airborne MFD or EFB and compatible ground-based SMS-capable mobile phones or e-mail addresses, allowing pilots to communicate with family and friends from their aircraft while in flight.
Pricing and Availability
The MLX770 Two-Way Datalink Transceiver promotional price is $7,990 USD (Savings of $4,000), including antenna and two years (or 200 hours) of free weather data service. Promotional pricing ends Dec 31, 2009.
The list price of the field-loadable Release 4.1/8.1 MFD software upgrade, which will be available in December 2009, is $495 for customers who already have Release 3.0/7.0 (or later) MFDs, and $1,095 for MFDs with older software versions.
However, Avidyne is offering the Release 4.1/8.1 software update free of charge for all current MLX770 owners with an EX500 or EX5000MFD. (Installation not included).
Datalink Wx Service Pricing
Standard Worldwide Datalink Weather Service pricing starts as low as $50 USD per month for 10 hours of flying with the Basic Service plan. Premium Services plans cost approximately $115 USD per month for 10 hours of flying.
Bombardier Aerospace Establishes First Company-Owned Service Center in Europe
October 24, 2009
Customers to benefit from Bombardier’s technical and maintenance expertise for Learjet,
Challenger and Global aircraft in the region
Orlando, Oct. 20, 2009 – Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it will open its first
wholly owned European aircraft service center at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
This new addition to Bombardier’s company-owned aircraft service center network, currently
consisting of six facilities in North America, will enable the company to better support its growing
fleet of over 550 Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft in the region. The European aircraft
service center is expected to begin operation in early 2010.
“The Bombardier Aircraft Service Center network has been offering the highest quality of
support to our customers in North America for over 28 years and today we are pleased to bring
that experience and expertise to our customer base in Europe,” said Michael McQuay,
President, Bombardier Aircraft Service Centers. “The new aircraft service center, coupled with
our LBAS joint venture facility in Germany and Frankfurt super-warehouse, strengthens our
services in the region by providing greater access to Bombardier’s high-quality maintenance
support and certified Bombardier parts pre-cleared at customs.”
The facility will feature 4,240 sq. meters (45,639 sq.feet) of hangar space, will include a staff of
approximately 50 technicians and will be equipped to perform a variety of light to heavy
maintenance tasks.
“The creation of a European aircraft service center is key to our strategy of expanding our
customer services offering into new regions of the world and of providing faster, easier access
to support for our growing international customer base,” said Andy Nureddin, vice-president,
Bombardier Customer Services and Support. “This announcement builds on our comprehensive
customer services offering in the region, ranging from training facilities to our PartsExpress
delivery service and mobile response teams for rapid on-site support.”
Bombardier Aircraft Service Center Network
Bombardier currently operates six Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) aircraft service
centers in North America and a European joint venture facility in Germany. Each of its six FAA
Diamond Award-Winning aircraft service centers offers extensive capabilities to accommodate
aircraft maintenance, refurbishment and modification for business and commercial aircraft.
Bombardier-trained technicians deliver a complete range of after-sale services, from scheduled
maintenance, inspections and refurbishment to fly-in repairs, mobile repair parties and Aircraft-
On-Ground support. Bombardier’s aircraft service centers are also complemented by an
extensive network of 42 Authorized Service Facilities and Line Maintenance Facilities located in
21 countries and on six continents around the world. This combined coverage gives Bombardier
aircraft operators access to one of the most comprehensive service and maintenance networks
in the industry.
Left to right: Mike McQuay, Vice-President, Bombardier Aircraft Services
James Hoblyn, President, Customer Services and Specialized & Amphibious Aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace
Bombardier Aerospace Selects Lufthansa Technik for the Development of its Learjet 85 Aircraft Cabin Management System
October 24, 2009
Orlando, Oct. 20, 2009 – Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Lufthansa Technik has
been selected to develop the new all-composite Learjet 85 aircraft’s state-of-the-art cabin
management system (CMS).
The digital, Ethernet-based CMS and in-flight entertainment system will integrate all passenger
entertainment and cabin environment management functions in a single system.
“We are committed to offer our Learjet 85 aircraft customers an unmatched cabin experience
backed by leading-edge quality components,” said David Coleal, vice-president and general
manager, Learjet.
The Learjet 85 aircraft’s customized version CMS will feature a high-capacity Ethernet network
with a digital amplifier to feed the high-fidelity speaker system and an interface to support the
aircraft cabin environment including as lighting and temperature control. The system’s open
architecture also allows for easy integration of third-party equipment and new applications, such
as High Definition features.
The new Learjet 85 aircraft – redefining the midsize business jet class
Launched on October 30, 2007, the new Learjet 85 aircraft will be the first Bombardier
Aerospace jet to feature an all-composite structure and will be the first all-composite structure
business jet designed for type certification under U.S. Federal Aviation Administration FAR
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An extraordinary advancement in next-generation flight, the Learjet 85 aircraft’s all-composite
structure will allow Learjet aircraft designers to maximize cabin comfort while minimizing drag and
improving performance.
Building on legendary Learjet aircraft performance
True to its legendary heritage, the Learjet 85 aircraft is set to deliver the extraordinary
performance, superior technology and exceptional value Learjet aircraft owners expect.
The jet is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307B engines, each boasting 6,100
pounds of take-off thrust each at sea level 86
Left to right: Marie-Helene Pelletier, Vice-President, Supply Chain, Bombardier Business Aircraft
Guy Hachey, President and CEO, Bombardier Aerospace
August Wilhelm Henningsen, Chairman, Lufthansa Technik
Steve Ridolfi, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft
Hawker Beechcraft AT-6 Light Attack Prototype Production, Flight Testing Progress
October 24, 2009
Advanced derivative of world’s most proven trainer will offer solutions for warfighter needs
ORLANDO (Oct. 20, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today provided an update on the successful progress of its Beechcraft AT-6 light attack aircraft program. The AT-6 is a structurally strengthened derivative of the highly successful T-6A/B/C – the world’s most proven military trainer aircraft. Development flight testing of the first AT-6 demonstrator aircraft continues at a rapid pace, with preliminary flight envelope investigations and initial integration of an EO/IR sensor completed. In addition, the production of a second AT-6 demonstrator aircraft is moving forward at the company’s headquarters in Wichita, Kan.
“The AT-6 is a U.S.-made solution designed to meet training, light attack and armed reconnaissance needs for irregular warfare and building partner capacity initiatives,” said Jim Maslowski, president, U.S. and International Government Business for HBC. “Like our contribution to Project Liberty, we are listening carefully to the warfighter and, together with our partners at Lockheed Martin, we are creating high-end capabilities in a low-cost, low-risk aircraft.”
The AT-6 is designed to be able to quickly transition pilots between basic flight training missions and complex NetCentric light attack and armed reconnaissance missions. The aircraft will offer the U.S. Air Force and partner nations a robust airpower solution that meets a wide spectrum of needs at a fraction of the cost of other platforms.
The focus of the first AT-6 aircraft is integration of mission systems in conjunction with HBC’s partner, Lockheed Martin Systems Integration-Owego. The aircraft is scheduled to complete aerodynamic handling quality and flight envelope expansion tests by late this year, with additional mission system integration and testing to follow. The primary objective of the second prototype aircraft is integration of the new, higher horsepower PT-6A-68/10 engine for improved performance, with initial flight testing to begin in the spring of 2010.
The HBC T-6 trainer fleet recently passed the one million flight hour mark and 550th delivery with aircraft currently being flown by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Hellenic Air Force of Greece, NATO Flying Training in Canada and the Israeli Air Force. T-6 trainers for the Iraqi Air Force are currently in production in Wichita and are slated for delivery to Iraq beginning later this year. The Royal Moroccan Air Force recently ordered 24 T-6C aircraft, and the U.S. Navy recently started receiving T-6B aircraft to replace the Beechcraft T-34 as its primary trainer.
Hawker Beechcraft to Receive World Speed Record Certificates at NBAA Convention
October 24, 2009
Hawker 4000 and Premier IA crews accomplished speed record flights en route to EBACE 2009
ORLANDO (Oct. 20, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation’s (HBC) flagship Hawker 4000 and leading Beechcraft Premier IA will be honored today for world speed record flights accomplished in each aircraft earlier this year. Today, in two separate ceremonies at the HBC static display at Orlando Executive Airport, National Aeronautics Association (NAA) officials will present the pilots of each aircraft with certificates commemorating each flight. On hand for the event will be legendary astronaut Robert “Hoot” Gibson, who was at the controls of the Premier IA flight.
“Both the Hawker 4000 and the Premier IA deliver superior cruise and range performance compared to their nearest competitors,” said HBC executive vice president Shawn Vick. “The Hawker 4000 sets the standard in the super-midsize category and there really is no competition for the Premier IA when it comes to speed and cabin comfort in its class.”
The Premier IA ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. and the Hawker 4000 ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Representing the NAA, the national authority for overseeing and certifying aviation records, in the ceremonies will be President Jonathan Gaffney. Both speed record flights took place en route to the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in May.
The Hawker 4000 set its speed record between Farmingdale, New York, and Shannon, Ireland, covering the 3,063-statute mile (4,929 km) distance in 5 hours, 17 minutes. The HBC crew consisted of Vice President of Flight Operations Bob Blouin and Senior Demonstration Captain Mark Danin. Their average speed over the route was 579.63-mph (932.83 kph) at an altitude of 41,000 feet. The NAA approved the record in the category Class C-1.I (35,274 lbs.-44,092 lbs.) Group III (jet), and forwarded it to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) in Switzerland where it was certified as a world record.
The Premier IA’s record was set between HBC’s International Headquarters in Chester, U.K., and Geneva, Switzerland, with Robert “Hoot” Gibson at the controls and aircraft owner Robert Kay of the United Kingdom and HBC pilot Aaron Comber alongside. The Premier IA completed the 627-statute mile (1,011 km) trip in 1 hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds at an average speed of 512.66-mph (825.05 kph), setting a world record in the Class C-I.E (6,164-13,228 lbs.) Group III (jet) category.
Hawker Beechcraft Donates T-6 Trainer Flights to Benefit Corporate Angel Network
October 24, 2009
Two flights to be auctioned off during 2009 NBAA Charity Benefit
ORLANDO (Oct. 20, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced that it is donating two flights in its Beechcraft T-6 military trainer at a live auction to raise money for the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Charity Benefit. The sole beneficiary of this year’s Charity Benefit is Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a charitable organization that eases the burden of travel for cancer patients by arranging free flights to treatment centers using empty seats on business aircraft. The Charity Benefit will be held during the 2009 NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando.
“We applaud the work of the Corporate Angel Network to match corporate flight operations with the travel needs of patients whose conditions might otherwise make it impossible for them to travel,” said Bill Boisture, Hawker Beechcraft Chairman and CEO. “We are happy to be a part of this charitable event and support such a worthy organization.”
HBC delivers the most advanced primary training aircraft and ground-based training systems available. The T-6A is a proven trainer with an established training and logistics infrastructure. The T-6B is an upgraded platform that nearly doubles the number of student hours available in the primary trainer. Both offer lower life-cycle costs and more extensive support than any other trainer on the market. The aircraft has been used to train military pilots in more than 20 different countries. Recently, Hawker Beechcraft celebrated milestone events in the 500th delivery of the aircraft and when the T-6 reached one million flight hours.
Only U.S. citizens who pass a screening test shall be eligible to win the T-6 ride. Rides must be taken by September 30, 2010. Other limitations may apply.
Hawker Beechcraft to Offer Michelin Tire Upgrade for Hawker Jets
October 24, 2009
New Bias Technology tires are lighter, more durable and cost-efficient
ORLANDO (Oct. 20, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) and Michelin North America today announced that an innovative New Bias Technology (NBT) Michelin tire with improved landing performance has been developed for Hawker series aircraft. A cooperative effort between HBC and Michelin Aircraft Tires, the NBT tire will provide increased durability and shoulder wear, which translates into improved landing performance and reduced per-landing costs. HBC’s parts and distribution organization, RAPID, is taking orders for the tires.
“We are dedicated to enhancing aircraft performance and adding capabilities to the entire line of Hawker Beechcraft products so customers can benefit from the most sophisticated and up-to-date technology, such as Michelin’s new NBT tire,” said Christi Tannahill, vice president, Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Service and Support. “In addition to extended tire life and better landing performance, this new design can also contribute to a reduction in fuel consumption due to its lighter weight.”
The Michelin NBT tire possesses a circumferential crown reinforcement that produces a flatter footprint than those of conventional bias tires. This helps slow the overall rate of wear for a longer tire life and lower operating costs. Like all Michelin Air tires, this tire also offers exceptional ozone resistance, advance tread compounds and many other quality features.
The upgraded tire will be available on both A and B versions of the BAe 125 Series 800, as well as Hawker 750, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP models. Hawker Beechcraft Services received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the installation. To order through HBC’s RAPID Aircraft Parts Distribution, call 888.727.4344.
CAE installing new simulators in four global business aviation training centres
October 24, 2009
ORLANDO, FLORIDA–(Marketwire – Oct. 19, 2009) – (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) – CAE announced today at the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) annual convention that eight additional business aircraft full-flight simulators (FFS) are expected to be ready for training in the next few months at its pilot and maintenance training centres in Dallas, New York, London, and Dubai.
A Cessna Citation CJ3 FFS recently received US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification at CAE’s North East Training Centre (NETC) in Morristown, New Jersey, near New York City. Training for the Embraer Phenom 300 is planned to be in place at CAE SimuFlite in Dallas, Texas and CAE’s Burgess Hill UK training centre near London in coordination with deliveries of the new aircraft during 2010 – as part of the Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) joint venture. Bombardier Learjet 45/45XR and Cessna Citation II simulators will be ready for training at Burgess Hill in early 2010. Also early next year, a new Dassault Falcon 50EX FFS will be installed in Dallas, the world’s largest business aviation training facility. In Dubai at Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT), a Hawker 800 XPi FFS is currently going through certification evaluation, and a Bombardier Global Express FFS will be installed the first half of 2010.
All of these new training devices leverage the latest capabilities of CAE’s 5000 Series simulator design, CAE Tropos-6000 image generator, and CAE TrueTM electric motion system.
“Training curricula which incorporate high-fidelity full-flight simulators have consistently proven to produce safer and more efficient business aviation pilots,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services. “CAE believes one way to further improve the safety record of business aviation is to give pilots more operationally relevant training scenarios. We are focusing on delivering training that is tailored specifically to the operational requirements of individual operators.”
Earlier this year, CAE added a Bombardier Global Express simulator to the Dallas training centre, a new Gulfstream 200 simulator at the NETC in Morristown, and a Cessna Citation XLS simulator at Burgess Hill. In early October, the Gulfstream III FFS in Dallas was upgraded with a new CAE Tropos-6000 image generator and widescreen visual system.
With the addition of these simulators, CAE will offer training on more than 70 different fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft types from AgustaWestland, Airbus, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream, Hawker Beechcraft, Piper, Sikorsky, and Twin Commander Aircraft LLC. All those simulators are part of CAE’s previously announced expansion plans.
CAE introduces new corporate Flight Operations Quality Assurance service and evidence-based training enhancements through CAE Flightscape
October 24, 2009
ORLANDO, FLORIDA–(Marketwire – Oct. 20, 2009) – (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) – CAE announced today at the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) annual convention, a new program for business aviation customers that will incorporate a Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) service and enhance training using evidence-based scenarios derived from analysis of real-world flight data.
Both capabilities are delivered using CAE Flightscape software tools, the industry standard flight data analysis and visualization solution for aircraft manufacturers, government agencies, regional airlines, and major air carriers.
The new service is available to customers who train pilots or maintenance technicians at CAE’s business aviation training centers in Dallas, New York, London and Dubai.
“The CAE Flightscape software tools and our experienced analysts will enable customers to reduce operations and maintenance costs by monitoring fleet safety performance using information downloaded from their flight data recorders,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services. “In addition, it will enable them to tailor training using interactive 3D flight animations that help instructors and pilots visualize actual aircraft or simulator events.”
The launch customer for the new service is a Fortune 100 company which operates a large fleet of Gulfstream aircraft. Customer needs around the world require their pilots to fly in a variety of air traffic and weather conditions and into a wide range of airports.
“The unique capabilities of CAE Flightscape will provide them with an extra level of safety and familiarization based on the specific routes they fly,” said Roberts. “They also expect to realize long-term cost savings by applying CAE Flightscape recommended improvements to flight and aircraft maintenance operations.”
CAE Flightscape uses an aircraft operator’s own data, captured directly from a flight data recorder (FDR) or quick access recorder (QAR). No resident flight data expertise is required by the business aircraft operator. The information can be provided to CAE through a secure website. Data is evaluated by trusted, neutral expert analysts using best practices methodologies, and their analysis and safety action recommendations are accessible to the customer 24/7 from any internet connection. Customers maintain full ownership and access to their flight data without the infrastructure costs typically associated with housing an internal corporate FOQA program.
Customers can also help improve aviation industry safety by sharing data trends with a network of aircraft OEMs, government agencies, and their aviation peers through the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a CAE Flightscape partner.
GE Advanced Military Demonstrator Engine Funded for Next Phase of Development Work
October 24, 2009
EVENDALE, Ohio – October 20, 2009 – The U.S. Air Force Research
Laboratory has continued funding for GE Aviation’s development of a
demonstrator engine core and selected critical component
risk-reduction activities for the ADaptive Versatile ENgine Technology
(ADVENT) program.
ADVENT involves developing game-changing technologies for future
military and commercial engines. The program, which began in 2008, is
developing a variable engine cycle, greater component efficiencies,
and new materials technologies to provide future aircraft with far
greater range and mission flexibility.
For the past two years, GE has been engaged in Phase I of ADVENT,
which involved preliminary and detailed design, analysis, and
risk-deduction activities. This development work involved running a
full annular combustor rig, component and rig tests using ceramic
matrix composite materials, and testing of a full core engine
(consisting of the compressor, combustor, high-pressure turbine),
which featured GE’s most advanced compression system.
After an extensive evaluation, the USAF determined that GE’s efforts
earned continued funding, with Phase II expected to continue through
2012.
“Several key technologies will be demonstrated in Phase II, including
a hot section featuring ceramic matrix composites, demonstration of a
high-pressure ratio core and an advanced variable pressure ratio fan,
and GE’s next-generation cooled turbine,” said Jeff Martin, GE’s
general manager for the ADVENT program. “These technologies, if
successfully demonstrated, will find a home on the next-generation of
GE jet engines.”
The ADVENT technology demonstrator program, undertaken by GE Aviation,
is funded by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). ADVENT is
part of the Versatile Affordable Advanced Turbine Engines (VAATE)
Program, an initiative sponsored by industry and Government partners
to advanced state-of-the-art turbine engine technology for military
aviation.
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