PILATUS ANNOUNCES NEW PC-12 SALES AND SERVICE CENTER FOR SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE
October 24, 2009
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce the selection of OK Business
Aircraft, s.r.o as its new dealership for south-eastern Europe. OK Business
Aircraft will be responsible for sales, marketing and service of the PC-12 NG
in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia,
Montenegro, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Albania.
Speaking from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd in Stans, Switzerland, Ignaz Gretener,
VP General Aviation commented: “We are very excited to form this new alliance
with OK Business Aircraft. Their considerable aircraft sales expertise and local
knowledge will certainly benefit PC-12 NG customers in the area and provide
them with a valuable local source for the transportation solutions they need.”
Located at Pribram Airport (LKPM), Czech Republic, near Prague, OK Business
Aircraft provides an ideal location to promote PC-12 NG sales and to build
further brand awareness in the region. Lubomir Cornak, Managing Director of OK
Business Aircraft added: “The PC-12 NG is renowned worldwide for its superb
performance and craftsmanship, and it has great potential to connect and grow
businesses throughout south-eastern Europe. I see this as the beginning of a
great and long lasting partnership.”
The single-turbine powered PC-12 NG has become increasingly popular as a cost
effective and defensible aircraft that is well suited for a wide variety of transport
missions. Low acquisition and operating costs combined with a large cabin,
standard cargo door, and ability to fly into short and unimproved airfields,
uniquely distinguish the PC-12 NG from all other jet and twin turboprop aircraft.
Japan Airlines selects the Thales TopSeries Inflight Entertainment System
October 24, 2009
Neuilly-sur-Seine, 20 October 2009 – Japan Airlines has chosen the Thales TopSeries
system as the Inflight entertainment platform on its Boeing 767.
“Japan Airlines pays close attention to products that can cater to the needs of our
passengers. After a thorough review, Japan Airlines found the TopSeries architecture to be
the right platform. We are happy to be working again with Thales, sharing an excellent
relationship,” said Shigeru Nagatomi, Vice President of Maintenance Material Planning &
Supply Department with Japan Airlines.
The airline has in total committed to install the TopSeries system across its fleet of B767s,
B777s, and B787s. System features vary in accordance to domestic and international routes.
“Japan Airlines is one of our first IFE customers, dating back to 1997, when we installed our
first generation AVOD system on part of Japan Airline’s B747-400 fleet. We appreciate their
vision for the future and we will ensure that the TopSeries system remains aligned to their
needs,” said Alan Pellegrini, Vice President and General Manager of Thales’s Inflight
Entertainment Systems business.
Beyond the system itself, Thales supports content management requirements for all aircraft
with the TopSeries system onboard. Thales’s turnkey maintenance program, TopCare, is a
comprehensive service available to airlines.
Certification Testing Set to Start on GE’s New Turboprop Derivative Engine
October 23, 2009
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – October 19, 2009 – Certification testing will begin by year-end on demonstrator engines for GE Aviation’s new H80 turboprop engine with first engine to test scheduled for early first quarter 2010. Derived from the proven design of the Walter M601 engine series, the H80 engine will produce up to 800 shaft horsepower (shp) to power utility, agriculture and business and general aviation aircraft.
“GE Aviation has made significant progress on the H80 engine, moving from initial design phase to certification testing in about 24 months,” said Brad Mottier, vice president and general manager of the Business and General Aviation organization at GE Aviation. “The H80 engine will offer customer a more powerful, fuel-efficient, durable turboprop engine.”
The H80 engine will deliver more shaft-horsepower, improved fuel efficiency and increased temperature margin, significantly enhancing hot-day takeoff performance and high-altitude cruise speeds than current M601 engines. The H80 engine will also feature an extended service life of 3,600 flight-hours and 6,600 cycles between overhauls.
GE’s 3D aerodynamic design techniques and advanced materials have been integrated into the H80 engine’s compressor, along with flow-path and material improvements to the turbine nozzle guide vanes. The H80’s two-stage axial compressor also includes an innovative turbine blisk design.
GE has conducted extensive component testing of the H80 engine at its Prague facility, and the engine has already accumulated more than 3,000 cycles during hot section demonstration tests earlier this year. Engine certification is expected in mid-2010.
Last summer, GE acquired certain assets of Walter Engines a.s., an aircraft engine design and manufacturing company with a distinguished history in aviation. Since that time, the new business, GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., completed its move to a new 135,000 square-foot facility in Prague. The new facility includes a new surface-treatment plant and new engine test cells. The GE Aviation Czech facility employs about 400 employees.
The former Walter Engines produced more than 37,000 engines, and its Walter M601 turboprop engine family has attained 17 million flight-hours on 30 applications since its introduction in 1975.
GE Honda’s HF120 Engine Completes First Run Test
October 23, 2009
Evendale, Ohio – October 19, 2009 – The first GE Honda HF120 engine has successfully started its initial test run at GE Aviation’s altitude test chamber in Evendale, Ohio, launching the test phase of the program.
“This is a significant milestone and represents the transition from the design-definition phase to the test and certification phase of the HF120,” said Bill Dwyer, president of GE Honda Aero Engines. “Over the next several weeks, we will be mapping the engine performance and operability around the flight envelope while utilizing the full capability of the altitude test chamber.”
“The joint GE and Honda teams in Tokyo, Lynn, Mass. and Evendale, Ohio have worked for more than two years toward this milestone and deserve kudos for their extensive collaboration,” said Masahiko Izumi, executive vice president of GE Honda Aero Engines.
The HF120 engine has experienced one of the most extensive engine test programs prior to the official start of FAA certification testing. To date, GE Honda Aero Engines has built and tested eight HF120 engine cores and 11 full engine demonstrators. During testing, the engine exceeded its design goal of 2095 lbs of thrust.
Thirteen HF120 development engines and two core builds will take part in the certification testing at six locations in the U.S. and Japan. Tests will include fan blade out, crosswind, stress and endurance testing. GE Honda also plans to test the engine on a flying testbed before flying on the customer certification aircraft. By entry into service, the HF120 will have accumulated more than 15,000 cycles of ground and flight testing.
HF120 engine production will initially begin at GE’s site in Lynn, Mass. and will later transition to Honda Aero Inc.’s recently completed engine production and overhaul facility in Burlington, N.C.
The GE Honda HF120 engine was launched in 2006 and selected to power Honda Aircraft’s advanced light jet, the HondaJet, and the Spectrum Aeronautical “Freedom” business jet.
Rated at 2,095 pounds of thrust, the HF120 engine succeeds Honda’s original HF118 prototype engine, which has accumulated more than 4,000 hours of testing on the ground and in-flight. GE and Honda redesigned the engine for higher thrust and new standards of performance in fuel efficiency, durability, and low noise and emissions.
The HF120 technologies include:
A wide chord, compound-swept front fan and two-stage booster along with composite outlet guide vanes.
A high-temperature, titanium impellor in the compressor for maximum engine pressure ratio and stall-free performance.
A compact reverse-flow configuration combustor and single-stage air-blast fuel nozzles.
Advanced materials in the turbine as well as a two-stage low-pressure (LP) turbine and a counter-rotating high-pressure and LP spool shaft system.
A key cost-of-ownership advantage of the HF120 will be the ability to operate at a best-in-class 5,000 hours between major overhauls. The advanced airfoil materials and coatings that GE and Honda are maturing for the engine’s high-pressure turbine section enable this capability.
In 2004, GE and Honda formed a 50/50 joint venture, called GE Honda Aero Engines, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The joint company integrates the resources of GE and Honda Aero, Inc., a Honda subsidiary established to manage its aviation engine business.
Cessna Partners with Williams International on Engine Maintenance Program
October 23, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. Oct. 19, 2009 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is partnering with Williams International to offer customers fixed hourly rates for engine maintenance on most Citation CJ business jets.
As part of Cessna’s ProAdvantage maintenance programs, TAP Advantage provides Citation CJ owners and operators more predictable engine maintenance costs including parts, labor and life cycle components. The program allows coverage for hot section and overhaul as well as unscheduled maintenance.
“Coupled with Cessna’s ProParts and ProTech parts and service programs, TAP Advantage gives the majority of Citation CJ owners and operators the most complete and comprehensive predictable maintenance operating costs available anywhere in the industry,” said Bill Collier, vice president, Citation Parts Distribution. “Cessna worked closely with Williams International in developing this program for customers to increase the value of their Citations along with a maintenance environment free of surprises.”
Maintenance procedures on Williams engines covered by the TAP Advantage program can be performed at any Cessna-owned or operated Citation Service Center in the United States and Europe or authorized service centers approved by Williams International.
TAP Advantage is open initially to CJ1+, CJ2+ and CJ3 aircraft and will be available on the CJ4 when that model begins deliveries next year. Like other ProAdvantage programs, TAP Advantage features long-term price protection.
EMBRAER LAUNCHES LEGACY 650 LARGE EXECUTIVE JET AT NBAA 2009
October 23, 2009
Long-range version of the Legacy 600 is already flying and will be certified in the second half of 2010
São José dos Campos, October 19, 2009 –
Embraer presented the new Legacy 650 jet, today, during a press conference at the 62nd
Annual Meeting and Convention of the National Business Aviation Association
(NBAA), being held October 20-22, in the Orange County Convention Center, in
Orlando, Florida, U.S. The large executive jet category Legacy 650 is based on the
successful platform of the super midsize Legacy 600 and will provide longer range
for up to 14 passengers.
Currently, two Legacy 650s are performing flight tests, with certification and first deliveries
scheduled for the second half of 2010. The cost of developing the Legacy 650 is already
included in Embraer’s research and development plan for 2009 and 2010 and, therefore, does
not affect the estimates released by the Company for this year.
The Legacy 650 will fly up to 3,900 nautical miles (7,223 km) nonstop with four passengers, or
3,800 nautical miles (7,038 km) with eight passengers, meaning approximately 500 nautical
miles (926 km) farther than the Legacy 600. This significant increase in range was
accomplished through extensive airframe modifications, such as reinforced wing and landing
gear, larger fuel capacity, and new highly efficient and more powerful Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2
engines. Honeywell’s new Primus EliteTM avionics suite will equip the Legacy 650 and future
Legacy 600s. All of this is done while maintaining the same comfortable and functional interior
of the Legacy 600, with its three distinct cabin zones and spacious galley, as well as the largest
inflight accessible baggage compartment of any executive jet. Cabin noise levels were reduced
with a state-of-the-art sound insulation package and the high-speed Internet datalink has been
upgraded to Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband System. Important city pairings now possible for this
large business jet are London (UK) to New York (US); Dubai (United Arab Emirates) to
London or Singapore; Miami (US) to São Paulo (Brazil); Singapore to Sydney (Australia); or
Mumbai (India) to central Europe.
Flexjet Launches Corporate Supplemental Lift Program
October 23, 2009
Newly expanded continuum of services and company’s 100 years of aviation experience elevate Flexjet as the expert partner for flight departments
Dallas, Oct. 19, 2009 (www.flexjet.com) Armed with a recently expanded portfolio of services and backed by a century of aviation expertise, Flexjet — the fractional jet ownership company of Bombardier — is raising the bar on corporate lift options. Flexjet’s unique position in the market offering everything from whole aircraft management to fractional jet ownership, jet cards and charter services enables the company to create truly customized solutions for the varied needs of corporate flight departments.
Due to the changing marketplace, flight departments now face the challenge of procuring cost effective back-up lift without compromising their standards and policy requirements. Given the current scrutiny regarding the use of company aircraft, Flexjet provides a compliant lift solution that can be solely sourced via the flight department. Understanding that corporate flight departments require a trusted aviation advisor, Flexjet is reaching out to provide support as their expert partner.
“Corporate flight departments are particularly discerning when choosing suppliers they use for backup lift and are looking for providers who can offer multiple solutions,” said Fred Reid, President, Flexjet . “With Flexjet’s newly enhanced continuum of services, we are the only business aviation company ready to meet their challenges with a complete set of customizable back-up lift options.”
Flexjet’s unmatched program flexibility, end-to-end solutions and exceptional levels of personalization are more relevant than ever for flight departments. For example, companies that are forced to downsize or plan to evaluate their appropriate fleet mix can take advantage of Flexjet’s Walk Away Lease program, which provides many of the benefits that come with fractional ownership but with the option to exit the program with just a 90-day notice. Additionally, the Flexjet 25* Jet Card program — operated by Jet Solutions — features a combination card. This unique jet card offers owners the benefit of purchasing 50 percent of their total hours in one aircraft type and 50 percent of the remaining hours in another aircraft type. Other benefits include:
– The newest aircraft in the fractional industry, averaging less than three years in age and comprised exclusively of high-performance Bombardier Learjet and Challenger aircraft.
– Flexjet’s parent company Bombardier is the world’s largest business aviation manufacturer with more than a century of aviation leadership.
– Flexjet’s exclusive scheduling system makes it an industry leader in operational efficiency, providing a 95 percent guarantee that owners will fly exclusively on Flexjet’s renowned fleet of Bombardier aircraft.
Hawker Beechcraft Announces WAAS/LPV as Standard on 2010 Hawker 900XP, Hawker 750
October 23, 2009
ORLANDO (Oct. 19, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced that it will begin delivering its new Hawker 900XP and Hawker 750 aircraft with Rockwell Collins Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) capabilities as standard, beginning in 2010.
“We are committed to offering all of our Hawker Beechcraft aircraft with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and versatility,” said Shawn Vick, HBC executive vice president. “The addition of WAAS/LPV capability as standard on the Hawker 900XP and 750 will contribute to the exceptional operational flexibility and overall performance and value of the aircraft.”
The WAAS/LPV upgrade makes it possible to use more than 1500 existing LPV approaches, which can lower decision altitudes to 200 feet above ground level (AGL) and visibility minimums to as low as one-half mile. The additional capability also eliminates the need for a receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) prediction report and enables more “direct-to” operations. That translates into significant fuel savings, and dramatically decreases pilot workload and the likelihood of missed approaches.
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.
Bharat Hotels Limited Takes Delivery Of A Grand Helicopter
October 23, 2009
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Bharat Hotels Limited (BHL), India’s largest privately owned Hotel Company, has taken delivery of a Grand twin engine helicopter during an official ceremony recently held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant. This 6-seat configured helicopter will offer a unique flight experience to all the guests of BHL’s exclusive hotels & resorts.
AgustaWestland has seen a progressively growing presence on the Indian commercial helicopter market in recent years for its products with the sale of almost 30 aircraft so far including the AW119 Ke single engine, the AW109 Power and the Grand light twins and the AW139 medium twin types. This delivery adds another leading customer to the long list of operators who have chosen the Grand on the world market and further expands the success of AgustaWestland in India.
The Grand which has set new standards in the light twin market and features the highest cruise speed, full Category A/Class 1 performance and the largest and most comfortable cabin in the light twin class. As the fastest helicopter in its class, thanks to its low drag aerodynamic design, the Grand is also an extremely environmentally friendly aircraft with low fuel consumption per passenger mile and a low noise signature. The cabin layout is designed for maximum comfort and utilises the finest materials and craftsmanship with a range of equipment options.
A wide choice of modular interiors and tailored avionics solutions makes it a suitable platform for a range of roles including corporate/VIP transport, EMS, SAR, offshore transport, patrol and government agency missions. Approximately 270 orders have been placed by almost 150 customers in over 30 countries.
Honeywell Will Match Donations to CAN
October 23, 2009
Orlando, FL – In support of Corporate Angel Network’s charitable work, Honeywell Aerospace has announced it will match all donations to the humanitarian organization that are received at Honeywell’s annual customer appreciation event this year during the National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Meeting and Convention. The Honeywell event will be held at Orlando’s Hard Rock Café on October 20, 2009.
Honeywell has contributed more than 500 seats transporting CAN’s cancer patients to life-prolonging treatment on regular business flights over the past 26 years.
Rob Wilson, president of Honeywell Aerospace, said the event, which coincides with the annual NBAA convention, is themed, “You Rock”, to communicate Honeywell’s appreciation to its customers, as well as to the industry and the support it provides to Corporate Angel Network.
“Honeywell recognizes that with decreased business aviation hours, Corporate Angel Network (CAN), which flies cancer patients via corporate aircraft to treatment facilities, is in need of support. Honeywell will match any voluntary CAN contributions made at the door.” Wilson said.
About Corporate Angel Network
Corporate Angel Network is a public charity that arranges free flights for cancer patients to treatment using empty seats on business aircraft. Since its founding in 1981, CAN has grown to include over 500 participating corporations, five paid staff, and a team of 50 part-time volunteers who work with patients, physicians, corporate flight departments, and leading treatment centers to coordinate medical travel needs of cancer patients with the scheduled flight activity of participating corporations. To date, CAN has arranged more than 32,000 flights and currently provides between 200 and 250 patient flights per month. CAN has received numerous awards in recognition of its service to cancer patients, including The Volunteer Action Award, the highest volunteer award from the President of the United States. For more information call (914) 328-1313 or visit www.CorpAngelNetwork.org.
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