ABU DHABI AVIATION & AGUSTAWESTLAND SIGN SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT Formation of a UAE Limited Liability Company
November 18, 2009
ABU DHABI – 17th November 2009: Abu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, have reached an agreement to set up in the UAE a joint venture to operate in the field of maintenance and training for helicopters. The two companies agreed to participate in the formation of a limited liability company to carry out certain services and activities in the fields of helicopter repair and overhaul, customisation, modification and upgrading, and the sale of helicopter spare parts and accessories. Also the JV shall work in association with other local companies in the development of a fully integrated helicopter pilot training center to be set up in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
In addition to its other helicopter and fixed wing fleets, Abu Dhabi Aviation also owns Maximus Air Cargo, the largest air cargo provider in the Middle East and is a 50% shareholder of Royal Jet, the leading VIP charter company in the region. Abu Dhabi Aviation operates one of the world’s largest civil fleets of 20 AW139s and has been an AgustaWestland Service Centre since 2005. From its large and modern maintenance facilities located at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi Aviation is uniquely positioned to support AgustaWestland’s remarkably successful AW139 and other models. There are now nearly two hundred of these sophisticated, third-generation helicopters operating in both civil and military roles with many in the Middle East region.
Capitalizing upon the depth of their respective resources, the synergies created through the Abu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland joint venture shall deliver a new level of customer support and services locally within the region. Customers can expect to see a wide range of services in Abu Dhabi that have historically been available only from the manufacturer in Italy or the United States.
Given Abu Dhabi Aviation’s goals of becoming an even more global aviation enterprise than its current international business scope, this joint venture with AgustaWestland is yet another initiative to extend the Abu Dhabi and AgustaWestland brands.
JetBlue comienza el primer servicio sin escalas entre San Francisco y Fort Lauderdale – En enero se adicionarán vuelos nuevos a San Francisco
November 18, 2009
Ahora ofreciendo 18 destinos desde Fort Lauderdale – – Ahora ofreciendo tarifas de $79 (a) para viajes entre diciembre de 2009 y febrero de 2010 cuando se reserva a más tardar el 18 de noviembre de 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, 17 de noviembre /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU), siempre pensando en el cliente, da comienzo hoy al primer servicio sin escalas entre San Francisco y Fort Lauderdale, el primero en una serie de nuevos vuelos que JetBlue tiene planificados para el San Francisco International Airport (SFO) este invierno. Para celebrar este nuevo vuelo, JetBlue está ofreciendo una tarifa especial de $79 (a) para viajes desde el 1 de diciembre de 2009 hasta el 28 de febrero de 2010, excluyendo algunas fechas en las que las tarifas no están disponibles. El viaje debe reservarse a más tardar el 18 de noviembre de 2009. El nuevo vuelo diario de JetBlue entre SFO y su ciudad principal en el Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport no sólo ofrece a los viajeros un enlace clave entre el Área de la Bahía y el sur de la Florida, sino que también les brinda nuevas opciones para conexión a importantes destinos en el Caribe, entre ellos, Cancún, México; Nassau, Bahamas; y San Juan, Puerto Rico.San Francisco (SFO) a Fort Lauderdale (FLL) a Fort Lauderdale (FLL) San Francisco (SFO) ---------------------- ------------------------ Salida - Llegada Salida - Llegada --------------- --------------- 11:30 p.m. - 7:40 a.m. (siguiente día) 7:15 p.m. - 10:24 p.m. -------------------------------- ---------------------- -- Todas las horas son locales -- -------------------------------------- "JetBlue está encantada de ofrecer a los viajeros más opciones de viajes con el primer servicio de Fort Lauderdale a San Francisco de JetBlue", señaló Scott Laurence, vicepresidente de planificación de red de JetBlue. "Los viajeros en esta nueva ruta no sólo disfrutarán de los mejores servicios de la industria, como el mayor espacio para las piernas en clase económica (b) y meriendas y bebidas gratis ilimitadas, sino que también apreciarán la calidez y el espíritu que hacen que nuestra experiencia al volar sea tan diferente de las que ofrecen nuestros competidores". Bill Nelson, senador de los Estados Unidos representando a Florida, destacó: "La decisión de JetBlue de agregar un vuelo sin escalas entre el área de la bahía de San Francisco y Fort Lauderdale es una noticia muy bien recibida. Siempre me complace ver como se abren nuevas oportunidades para recibir a más visitantes en Florida". En enero, JetBlue habrá prácticamente duplicado el servicio en SFO con la adición de dos nuevos vuelos diarios sin escalas a su ciudad principal en la Costa Oeste, en el fácilmente accesible Aeropuerto de Long Beach en Los Ángeles (para un total de cinco vuelos diarios); un segundo vuelo diario sin escalas a su ciudad principal en el Aeropuerto Internacional Logan de Boston; y un segundo vuelo diario sin escalas a nuestra sede, cómoda para el viajero, en la T5 del Aeropuerto Internacional John F. Kennedy de Nueva York. La nueva ruta SFO - Fort Lauderdale de JetBlue contará con aeronaves Airbus A320, las cuales ofrecen servicios de primera a los viajeros, entre ellos el mayor espacio para las piernas en clase económica entre todas las aerolíneas de Estados Unidos (b), 36 canales de DIRECTV(R) (c) de cortesía, más de 100 canales de XM Satellite Radio(R), y meriendas y bebidas gratis ilimitadas. Por una tarifa módica (sólo $40 ida o vuelta entre San Francisco y Fort Lauderdale) los viajeros pueden subir de categoría a uno de los súper espaciosos asientos Even More Legroom (Aun Más Espacio para las Piernas) de JetBlue, los cuales permiten a los viajeros unas suntuosas 38" entre asientos. Los vuelos nocturnos desde San Francisco hasta la Costa Este ofrecen el servicio de cortesía Shut-Eye de JetBlue, con un Snooze Kit que incluye tapones para los oídos y anteojeras, además de meriendas y bebidas gratis ilimitadas y un servicio de "buenos días" con toalla caliente. Antes de la llegada, se ofrecerá a los viajeros café de Dunkin' Donuts, jugo de fruta y agua de manantial embotellada, lo cual les permitirá que aterricen frescos y listos para empezar la jornada.Air Austral signs firm order for two single class A380s
November 17, 2009
Bringing unprecedented levels of eco-efficiency on routes from La Réunion to Paris
Air Austral, based in Saint Denis, La Réunion, has ordered two A380s, the most advanced, spacious and eco-efficient airliner in service today. Powered by Engine Alliance engines and seating around 840 passengers in a single-class configuration, the aircraft will be operated on the high-density route from La Réunion to Paris, France.
“The A380 will offer the best comfort of any aircraft in a high density configuration. With its spacious and extremely quiet cabins, we’ll enter a new era in terms of economic air travel.” said Gérard Ethève, President of Air Austral.
“Air Austral opens a new chapter for A380 operations. It will operate the A380 with the lowest fuel cost and emissions per passenger of any aircraft available today” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers. “The in-service experience has shown just how efficient the A380 really is, and this order from Air Austral demonstrates new ways of benefiting from that efficiency”.
Being greener, cleaner, quieter and smarter, the A380 is already setting new standards for air transport and the environment. In addition to offering unequalled levels of passenger comfort, space and quietness in the cabin, the A380 has unmatched levels of operating costs and fuel efficiency, consuming generally less than three litres per passenger per 100 kilometres. With the Air Austral configuration, fuel consumption levels below two litres per passenger per 100 kilometres can be expected.
The A380 not only complies with today’s noise limits, it is also significantly quieter than any other large aircraft flying today. With a range of 8 200 nm / 15 200 km, and seating 525 passengers in a standard three-class layout while being much more eco-efficient, the A380 is the ideal equipment to alleviate traffic congestion at busy airports, while coping with growth.
20 A380s are in service with four customers, connecting four continents on 13 major international routes. The in-service A380 fleet has accumulated over 82,000 revenue flight hours in over 8,700 commercial flights. Over 3 million passengers have already enjoyed flying the A380.
Orders for the aircraft stand at 202 from 17 customers.
ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $110M SHARE OF DUBAI AEROSPACE ENTERPRISE ORDER
November 17, 2009
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $110m share in an order from DAE Capital, the aircraft leasing and financial business arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), for V2500 engines.
The engines will power 20 Airbus A320 family aircraft, part of a 70-aircraft order the leasing company announced in July 2008. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2011.
The V2500 is produced by the International Aero Engines consortium (IAE) in which
Rolls-Royce is a senior shareholder. IAE’s other partners are Pratt & Whitney, the Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines.The 22,000 – 33,000lb thrust V2500 powers the Airbus A319, A320 and A321 family of aircraft as well as the Airbus Corporate Jetliner. More than 5,500 V2500 engines are in service or on firm order worldwide.
Falcon Aviation Services Becomes Sikorsky Aircraft’s Worldwide Launch Customer for the S-76D™ Helicopter
November 17, 2009
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov.16, 2009 – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today at the Dubai Air Show that Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has contracted to purchase two Sikorsky S-76D™ helicopters, with options to purchase two more, becoming the worldwide launch customer for the new aircraft. FAS is based in Abu Dhabi and provides a wide array of helicopter and jet services, ranging from aerial tours to offshore oil and gas transport and corporate jet charter. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The S-76D helicopters are scheduled for delivery to FAS starting in 2011. The aircraft will be configured for VIP corporate, helitaxi, and offshore oil and gas support missions. The S-76D helicopters will become the first Sikorsky aircraft in the FAS fleet, which currently numbers 21 helicopters and five corporate jets.
“We are thrilled to become part of the FAS fleet and to have the opportunity to demonstrate the ability of the S-76D helicopter to excel in the Middle East environment,” said Carey Bond, President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters and Chief Marketing Officer. “This multi-mission helicopter represents the very latest in the long and highly successful line of S-76® aircraft.”
The S-76D helicopter’s features include all-composite, flaw-tolerant main rotor blades; an advanced Thales avionics system and autopilot; dual speed rotor with active vibration control; powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada 210S engines; a quiet mode for enhanced public acceptance; and an optional Rotor Ice Protection System (RIPS) for all-weather capability.
The S-76D helicopter also will offer an increase in useful load and extended range performance versus the S-76C+TM and S-76C++TM aircraft currently fielded. The S-76D helicopter completed its first flight on Feb. 7, 2009, and is scheduled to enter production in 2010.
Falcon Aviation Services was formed in early 2006 under the initiative of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan with the prime objective of filling the significant gaps in the aviation market through the provision of innovative products and services. With its main operating base at Al-Bateen Executive Airport, situated only 10 km from the City Centre of Abu Dhabi, FAS is ideally located for operators and passengers alike.
“FAS continues to expand its fleet and adapt its services to meet the dynamic needs of the regional aviation market,” said His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Chairman of Falcon Aviation Services. “We are confident that this latest variant of the S76 helicopter family will deliver the performance, comfort and operating economics enabling FAS to continue providing the highest level of aviation services that establish benchmark standards in terms of safety, quality and customer service.”
FAS also serves as a Sikorsky Service Center and is committed to delivering the highest level of aviation services that establish benchmark standards in terms of safety, quality and customer service. FAS is a founding board member of the Middle East Business Aircraft Association (MEBAA).
The FAS helicopter and corporate jet fleet offers a diverse range of operational and support services including corporate jet charter; helicopter tourism; aerial photography; aerial banner advertising; offshore / on-shore oil & gas support; military support (search and rescue); helicopters and executive jet maintenance; and aircraft management.
Ethiopian Airlines Orders GE90-115B Engines for Boeing 777 Fleet
November 17, 2009
Ethiopian Airlines Orders GE90-115B Engines for Boeing 777 Fleet
DUBAI – November 16, 2009 – Ethiopian Airlines has ordered five
GE90-115B-powered Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Aircraft deliveries are
scheduled to begin in late 2010. The engine order is valued at more than
$350 million (USD) list price.“Ethiopian Airlines is the first African airline to order the
GE90-115B-powered Boeing 777-200LR aircraft and was the first African
airline to order GEnx engines for its Boeing 787 aircraft,” said Kevin
McAllister, vice president and general manager of Sales, GE Aviation.
“GE Aviation is extremely proud of the trust and confidence Ethiopian
Airlines has in our outstanding engine products, and we look forward to
working with them to ensure successful entry into service.”The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Ato Girma Wake stated “As a rapidly
growing world-class African airline, we’re enhancing our reach and
offering better choices to our customers through continuous expansion of
our route network. Alongside the rapid growth and expansion, we continue
to hold dear our social values and responsibly discharge our social
obligations in protecting the environment. Our purchase of the GE
engines, we believe, will be of help to us in achieving our objective
and reaffirming our commitment to our corporate social
responsibilities.”One of the largest airlines in Africa and the flag carrier of Ethiopia,
Ethiopian Airlines provides seamless world-wide connections from its
Addis Ababa hub. The airline operates one of the newest and youngest
aircraft fleets in the world.As the world’s largest, highest-thrust commercial engine, the GE90-115B
engine powers the Boeing 777-200LR, -300ER and Freighter aircraft. The
engine is one of the quietest per pound of thrust and exhibits superior
fuel burn and lower overall emissions due in part to its advanced
combustor. The combustor meets all current international emissions
standards with margin, including no more than 40 percent of the
allowable hydrocarbons.The GE90-115B engine has proven to be tremendously popular with
customers around the world, with more than 1,000 engines being sold. The
GE90-115B engine has logged more than four million flight hours since
entering service in 2004.Snecma of France, Avio SpA. of Italy, and IHI of Japan are
revenue-sharing participants in the GE90 program.The GE90-115B is part of GE’s “ecomagination” product portfolio — GE’s
commitment to develop new, cost-effective technologies that enhance
customers’ fuel efficiencies and operating performance.ENHANCED ERYX REGISTERS 100 % SUCCESS RATE
November 17, 2009
Eryx, the infantry short-range fire support weapon, now features new night targeting capabilities and a new training simulator. During its first international evaluation in October 2009, the new Eryx registered eight hits out of eight firings.
During its first export demonstration, carried out in the Gulf at the beginning of October, the enhanced Eryx anti-armour system registered a 100% hit rate during a test firing campaign which comprised a total of eight shots. Of these eight shots, four were carried out at night with the aid of the latest generation thermal sight designed for adaptation on the Eryx firing post.
As well as proving the new enhanced night capabilities, the firing campaign also enabled well known Eryx features to be confirmed: suitable for firing within confined spaces, exceptional penetration capability against reinforced concrete and ease of operation. With regard to the latter feature, the client’s own evaluators fired the majority of the missiles having previously undergone only two hours’ training on the simulator.
The new Eryx thermal sight replaces the classic, cooled infrared detectors with a new, non-cooled bolometric sensor which brings various advantages. Without a cooler, the new thermal sight is totally silent and therefore more discreet for night combat. Other advantages associated with the new sighting system include reduced weight, increased reliability and prolonged battery life. Rather than losing sensitivity, this non-cooled sight actually provides an augmented range for detection, reconnaissance and identification, a range which significantly exceeds the range of the Eryx missile.
The enhanced Eryx system also introduces NETS (New Eryx Training Simulator), a new generation technical training simulator. Based on a modified firing post and a PC serving to programme ground engagement scenarios, NETS introduces new improved features with encrusted 3D targets in the scenario seen by the firing operator through the aiming optics.
In service since 1993, over 57,000 Eryx missiles have been ordered. The system has been used operationally and, thanks to its eight customer countries, has become recognised as a global benchmark for short-range ground combat. Discreetness while firing, warhead lethality and its alignment guidance method all combine to enable Eryx to be used with equal effectiveness in asymmetric urban combat as well as in open terrain operations against armour or all other mobile targets. These features also serve to make Eryx a formidable weapon against fortifications.
The new, enhanced Eryx development, self-funded by MBDA since 2007, has already obtained its first customer, a customer in the Middle East where the different system elements (firing post, munitions and simulator) will enter service during 2010.
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GE Aviation and Emirates Sign MOU for GE90-115B Engine Repair and Testing
November 17, 2009
DUBAI – November 16, 2009 – GE Aviation and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will enhance Emirates’ repair and testing capabilities on GE90 engines.
Emirates agrees to perform engine module and piece-part breakdown on GE90-115B engines in the region along with GE90-115B engine testing at its Engine Test Facility, located on Academic City Road in the Lehbab Area, about 30 km from Dubai International Airport. GE Aviation will work with Emirates to ensure it has the necessary material and manpower support to meet the region’s growing demand.
“GE and Emirates developed a strong relationship as we worked together on the design and construction of the outstanding state-of-the-art Emirates Engine Test facility that opened in 2007,” said Muhammad Al-Lamadani, Senior Executive Sales for GE Aviation for Middle East, Eastern Europe, and CIS. “This MOU further demonstrates our continuing commitment to Emirates and the Middle East region.”
The Emirates’ state-of-the-art combined turbo-fan engine and APU preparation and functional test facility is the largest in the Middle East and one of 12 facilities around the globe. The 6,000 sq. meter Engine Test Facility is located on a 24,000 sq. meter plot and consists of two sections: Test Cell and Engine Preparation Area and offices. With a 13-meter cross-section test cell chamber, the facility is capable of testing a variety of aircraft engines up to 150,000 pounds of thrust. The Engine Preparation Area includes a large space dedicated to six universal engine preparation workstations with a sophisticated 30-ton capacity engine handling system, interconnecting monorail, bridge crane and turntable that links the preparation areas with the turbofan test cell for a smooth transition from prep to test.
The test facility can test a large variety of turbofan engines and auxiliary power units, such as the GE90-115B and the Engine Alliance* GP7200 engines. So far this year, Emirates has tested 10 GE90-115B engines at its test facility.
Emirates is the world’s largest operator of GE90 engines with 60 GE90-powered Boeing 777 aircraft in service and an additional 25 on order. The airline will be the largest Airbus A380 aircraft and Engine Alliance GP7200 operator with 58 A380s on order, 5 of which are already in service, and more than 230 GP7200 engines.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings.
Emirates-CAE Flight Training signs contracts for pilot training across eight aircraft types
November 17, 2009
DUBAI, UAE–(Marketwire – Nov. 16, 2009) – Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) announced today the signing of contracts with three customers for customized pilot training at the Dubai centre as well as other training centres in CAE’s global network. The training programs will include simulation-based pilot training for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Gulfstream, and Hawker aircraft platforms.
AMAC Aerospace
AMAC Aerospace has signed a three-year contract for pilot training and enrichment courses on six aircraft types, utilizing three training centres in CAE’s global network – Airbus A320 training in Dubai; Gulfstream IV training in Dubai and Dallas; Bombardier Challenger 604 and Dassault Falcon 900 training in Dallas; as well as Falcon 2000EX EASy training in Dallas and Burgess Hill, UK. AMAC (Basel, Switzerland) is a leading provider of private, VIP, and corporate aviation services.
Falcon Aviation Services
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has signed a three-year contract to provide pilot training and enrichment courses for its Gulfstream G450 aircraft. FAS is addressing the increasing demand for corporate jet charter, offshore, and onshore oil and gas support, plus other services in the United Arab Emirates market from its Abu Dhabi base. Emirates-CAE Flight Training is the preferred training provider for FAS, including for their fleet of 10 Bell 412 helicopters and three G450s. FAS is a founding board member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA).
Kingfisher Airlines
Kingfisher Airlines Limited has signed a 15-month extension to its training agreement with Emirates-CAE Flight Training for Airbus A320 and A330 dry lease pilot training in Dubai and Bangalore. Kingfisher is India’s largest airline, operating 395 flights daily to 67 domestic and 7 international destinations. Kingfisher Airlines is India’s only Five Star airline rated by Skytrax. Kingfisher Airlines is a part of the UB Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates with diverse interests and a global presence.
“We are delighted AMAC Aerospace and Falcon Aviation Services have chosen Emirates-CAE Flight Training for their pilot training, and we’re proud to enhance our relationship with Kingfisher,” said Camille Mariamo, Managing Director, ECFT. “Our cost-effective, best-in-class training programs for commercial aircraft, business aviation, and helicopter operators allow our clients to customize training services in an environment that maximizes efficiency and safety.”
About Emirates-CAE Flight Training
Emirates-CAE Flight Training is located close to Dubai International Airport and is jointly operated by the Emirates Group and CAE. Approved by both the JAA and the FAA, the facility offers training to commercial airlines and business jet operators in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The 14-bay centre currently houses 11 full-flight simulators: two Airbus A320/ACJs, an Airbus A330/340, a Boeing 777, two Boeing 737 NG/BBJs, a Gulfstream IV, a Gulfstream V/550, a Hawker 800/800XP, a Hawker 800XPi (Pro Line 21), and a Bell 412 helicopter simulator. ECFT will add a Global Express simulator early in 2010.
About Emirates Group
The Emirates Group comprises a number of individual business units. One is Emirates airline, whose fleet of 131 passenger aircraft criss-crosses the globe, serving over 100 cities in 60 countries. Emirates is currently the only airline to operate non-stop flights to six continents from one hub. Also under the Emirates Group umbrella is Dnata — split into four separate, successful divisions. Multi-award winning Dnata Travel Services is the largest travel services provider in the Middle East; its international division operates ground handling services in 16 airports in six cities, and its Dubai-based Airport Operations and Cargo divisions are innovators and industry leaders in their own right. Full information at www.ekgroup.com/mediacentre
Even After 35 Years, CFM is Still Firmly Focused on the Future
November 17, 2009
DUBAI, U.A.E. — November 15, 2009 — On September 24, 1974, two aircraft engine manufacturers, Snecma (SAFRAN Group) and General Electric Company, signed an agreement that would redefine international cooperation and help change the course of commercial aviation. That agreement formally launched CFM International (CFM) as a 50/50 joint company.
Today, CFM is the preferred supplier of commercial aircraft engines with a product line that serves as the industry benchmark for reliability and overall cost of ownership. More than 20,000 CFM56 engines have been delivered to date to 500 customers around the globe. Overall, CFM has received firm orders for 25,750 engines through September 2009.
In July 2008, the two parent companies signed a landmark agreement extending the 50/50 partnership to the year 2040. With this extension, GE and Snecma are strongly positioning CFM for continued long-term success in developing a next-generation of engines; the advanced LEAP-X engine currently under development could be certified by 2016. The agreement also provides for integrated services offerings for these future engines.
“CFM has had such a rich history, and there is still so much more to be written,” said Eric Bachelet president and CEO of CFM. “With the full backing of Snecma and GE, we are in the midst of the most aggressive, far-reaching development program we have ever undertaken.
“LEAP-X will have a dramatic impact on the future of the short-to-medium range aircraft segment, and the open rotor configuration we are exploring could potentially revolutionize aircraft engine technology. It’s an exciting time for our industry and I think that there has never been a better time to be a part of CFM.”
Continual reinvestment in the CFM product line over the years has yielded engines that stay on wing longer, are more reliable, are more cost-effective to maintain, and have the lowest overall cost of ownership of any engine in this thrust class. In the past decade alone, CFM has invested more than $2 billion U.S. in funding the TECH56 and LEAP56 advanced technology development programs; certifying new engine configurations, most recently CFM56 Tech Insertion; and introducing product upgrades that are breathing new life into the mature fleet.
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