Revista Aerea Febrero/Marzo 2010
March 25, 2010
INDUSTRIAL AVIATION SERVICES MODIFIES CESSNA 188 WITH SOLOY TURBINE PAC
March 17, 2010
Industrial Aviation Services’ Soloy Turbine Pac powered Cessna 188 completes its first 100 hours of trouble free revenue service. Industrial Aviation designed and manufactured the custom installation and gained FAA approval in the restricted airworthiness category. The installation includes the first ever use of the Soloy gearbox auxiliary power takeoff pad with a hydraulic pump that in this case drives the aircraft’s agricultural system.
Airbus Military awarded civil certification from European Authority
March 17, 2010
Airbus Military has obtained the civil Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft. This certification is for the military additions and modifications to the basic passenger A330-200 which had been certified in 1998 prior to entry into commercial service. It is the first civil certification ever extended by EASA to a Tanker and Transport aircraft developed in Europe.
The Supplemental Type Certificate was handed over to Airbus Military Senior VP Miguel Angel Morell by EASA Certification Director Dr Norbert Lohl on Wednesday 17th March in Cologne, Germany.
The modifications installed in the A330 MRTT include all the equipment to ensure refueling of receiver planes such as fighters but also other large aircraft. This covers the operations of the totally new Airbus Military developed fly-by-wire Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS), the pods, the operating console installed in the cockpit of the aircraft, as well as other military modifications applied to the avionics. The flight control laws of the aircraft were also modified and adapted to the needs of performing refueling operations.
The certification follows a period of flight tests during which more than 170 test flights were performed. Of these, more than 60 were for the tests required for the STC, while the others were for the design validation and certification of military aspects. During these trials, some 320 wet and dry contacts were performed, involving fighter aircraft such as F-16s and F-18s, as well as the 707 (E3) AWACS. During these contacts, some 140 tonnes of fuel were transferred to the receiver aircraft. In addition some 190 contacts were made with the A330 MRTT acting as a receive. All systems as well as the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft were responding as expected.
“Receiving this Supplemental Type Certificate gives us great satisfaction. After many years of hard work, it confirms the readiness and quality of our product which complies with the stringent civil certification requirements”, said Miguel Morell when receiving the document. “I would like to thank all those who worked hard on all fronts to make this milestone possible. The next step is receiving the Military Certification prior to delivery of the aircraft to the first operator, in this instance the Royal Australian Air Force”.
The military certification by the Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Aerospacial (INTA) is expected this summer, with two A330 MRTT aircraft due to be delivered to the RAAF prior to year end.
Partnership between Eur-Avia Cannes 2010 and Daher Socata
March 17, 2010
CANNES, France, 15 March 2010: Daher Socata has announced as a partner of the 4th edition of Eur-Avia Cannes Exhibition.
The French aircraft manufacturer, a regular exhibitor and participant in the late Spring General Aviation tradeshow held annually on the French Riviera, strengthens its presence in 2010 through sponsorship of the event.
“Through its location in Cannes, international centre for general aviation between Southern Europe and Russia, with easy access for our customers and our prospects, all with a human-scale design, EUR-AVIA is the ideal place to show off the latest on our star craft, the TBM 850 high-speed turboprop, to a demanding public. In just a short time, EUR-AVIA has forged itself a place on the agenda of aeronautical events in Europe,” said Philippe de Ségovia, Director Communications and Marketing, Daher Socata.
The French company will exhibit the TBM 850, TB-20 and retrofit G-500 alongside all the major brands in General Aviation, joining such companies as Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft, Embraer, Cirrus, Diamond, Tecnam, and Pilatus, who represent some of the manufacturers who exhibit at the event, presenting their innovations.
The 2010 Eur-Avia Cannes show runs June 4, 5, and 6 on the International Airport of Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD).
About Eur-Avia:
The Eur-Avia Cannes exhibition brings together the leading protagonists in general and business aviation to allow a demanding clientéle discovery of the latest developments and industry innovations in a geographically logical and appealing setting.
This professional exhibition is designed for owners and pilots, whether passionate fans or professionals, in general and business aviation throughout Europe, offering visitors a large and representative palette of the aeronautics industry.
Eur-Avia Cannes is southern Europe’s leading exhibition in general and business aviation.
LA CORPORACIÓN ESTATAL ROSTECHNOLOGII en la Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio FIDAE-2010
March 17, 2010
Rusia participa en todas las versiones de FIDAE desde el año 1994.
En 2010 la CORPORACIÓN ESTATAL ROSTECHNOLOGII (TECNOLOGÍAS DE RUSIA) por primera vez no sólo toma parte en FIDAE, sino también se presenta como organizadora de la exposición rusa unida. El material de aviación militar de fabricación rusa se explota en la mayoría de los países de América Latina y goza de un prestigio merecido.
La delegación rusa oficial en FIDAE-2010 está encabezada por el primer vice-director del Servicio Federal Técnico-Militar Alexander Fomin. La exposición rusa unida bajo la égida de la Corporación ROSTECHNOLOGII fue formada por la Corporación Rosoboronexport, las sociedades «Fábrica de Сojinetes de Aviones», «Oficina de Diseños y Proyectos de Construcción de Aparatos», «Fábrica de Cojinetes de Aviones», «Corporación «Irkut», «Fábrica Estatal de Construcción de Aparatos de Riazán», Corporación industrial unificada «Oboronprom», «Corporación Unida de Fabricación de Motores», «Helicópteros de Rusia», «Complejo científico y técnico de Aviación Beriev», además de una serie de empresas rusas que organizan sus exposiciones en forma independiente. La exposición nacional se desplegará en el pabellón D, ocupando una superficie de 299 metros cuadrados.
En la exposición rusa será presentado un amplio espectro de armamento y técnica militar en forma de maquetas, modelos, carteles y folletos, incluidas las muestras tan importantes como los aviones Su-35, Su-30МК2, Su-39 dotados del completo de puntería de radiolocalización «Kopio» (Lanza), MiG-35D, MiG-29К, MiG-29SМТ, el avión de ejercicios de entrenamiento Yak-130, el avión de transportación de carga y pasajeros An-148; los helicópteros Mi-35М, Mi-26, Ка-52 , Mi-17, Ка-32 А 11VS, Ка-226 Т, Ка-28 М, Ка-31.
La muestra natural del avión anfibio multifuncional turborreactivo Bе-200 enviada a la feria conforme a la solicitud de la parte chilena, es la más interesante. Además de su capacidad de transportar 64 pasajeros u 8 toneladas de carga, el avión es muy eficiente en la lucha contra los incendios forestales. El mismo es capaz de tomar a bordo 12 metros cúbicos de agua sin aterrizar, volando para el efecto a bajas alturas sobre el nivel del agua y ganando de este modo una reducción considerable del tiempo en la lucha contra el incendio. Además, el Bе-200 puede ser transformado en hospital aéreo y transportar al menos 30 pacientes acompañados por el personal médico. El Bе-200 realizará una serie de vuelos de exposición en el cielo de Santiago.
Actualmente llega a su fin el trabajo de preparación de los contratos de suministro de Rusia a Chile de una partida de helicópteros militares de transportación Mi-17 que se emplean también ampliamente en todo el mundo en las operaciones de liquidación de las consecuencias de los cataclismos. La celebración de este acuerdo contribuirá, sin lugar a duda, a la colaboración ruso-chilena en el campo de las altas tecnologías y del material militar.
La Corporación ROSTECHNOLOGII fue constituida por el Decreto del Presidente de la Federación de Rusia en noviembre de 2007 con el fin de contribuir a la elaboración, fabricación y exportación de productos de alto contenido tecnológico. La tarea más importante de la Corporación consiste en el mejoramiento radical en el sector de la construcción de máquinas en Rusia y especialmente en su segmento más tecnológico, o sea, en el Complejo Industrial de Defensa.
ROSTECHNOLOGII es, sin exageración, uno de los elementos más importantes de la economía estatal de mercado de Rusia. La base de la Corporación es Rosoboronexport que desempeña la función de intermediario en la esfera del comercio de armas y técnica militar. También forman parte de la Corporación las empresas tan importantes para la economía como la «Oboronprom» que es monopolista en el campo de la construcción de helicópteros, «Sistemas de defensas» que es fabricante de medios de DAA, la Corporación «VSMPO-AVISMA» que es el suministrador líder de titanio, la «Russpetsstal» que es fabricante de aceros y aleaciones especiales. La Corporación ROSTECHNOLOGII es uno de los fabricantes automovilísticos más importantes de Rusia: la integran el fabricante de los coches más populares en Rusia «AVTOVAZ» (Lada), uno de los fabricantes más grandes de camiones «KAMAZ» y una serie de otras estructuras. Cada una de esas empresas es conocida por sus únicos productos que gozan de demanda en todo el mundo. Así, por ejemplo, el helicóptero de la familia Mi-8 (Mi-17) es el más propagado en el planeta. La mayor parte de los «Boeings» y «Airbus» es construida de nuestro titanio. Los «Lada» y «Kamaz» forman la parte leonina del parque de coches y camiones en nuestro país y en el exterior.
En el mes de enero del año corriente fue realizado el primer vuelo del caza ruso de la quinta generación (proyecto PAK FA o T-50). Al menos el 70% de los componentes del avión ha sido fabricado por las empresas de la Corporación. Los fabricantes de aviones rusos siempre están prontos a analizar todas las variantes de cooperación con los socios del exterior tanto en la creación del avión de la quinta generación como, respondiendo a las necesidades de las Fuerzas Aéreas nacionales, en la construcción de su antecesor Su-35, presentado en FIDAE ya en el año 1998. Se hizo muy conocido en el continente gracias a su participación en la licitación brasileña. En la construcción del Su-35 fue materializada una serie de innovaciones utilizadas en el avión de la quinta generación. En 2009 fue celebrado un contrato de suministro de decenas de máquinas de este tipo para las Fuerzas Aéreas de Rusia.
La Corporación ROSTECHNOLOGII realiza una actividad económica internacional, atrayendo a la esfera de los intereses del complejo de construcción de maquinaria ruso a socios del exterior – inversores potenciales, portadores de tecnologías avanzadas. Entre los acontecimientos más importantes para el sector de la construcción de automóviles la más notable era la conclusión de los acuerdos de cooperación estratégicas de «Avtovaz» y del consorcio francés «Renault», de «Kamaz» y de «Daimler» alemán. Además, se llegó al acuerdo con la sociedad italiana «Case New Holland» («Fiat Group») sobre la organización de la fabricación de maquinaria agrícola y especial, utilizando las capacidades de «Kamaz».
Se firmó un acuerdo con uno de los líderes mundiales en el sector de la fabricación de neumáticos – la sociedad italiana «Pirelli» – sobre la creación de una empresa mixta con el propósito de fabricar 4,5 millones de neumáticos al año destinados para coches, camiones y técnica especial.
La Corporación ROSTECHNOLOGII aseguró la conclusión de contratos multimillonarios a largo plazo entre la corporación «VSMPO-AVISMA» y las corporaciones «Boeing» y «EADS» que prevén el suministro de artículos laminados de titanio. La estrategia de las acciones conjuntas de ROSTECHNOLOGII y «VSMPO-AVISMA» está dirigida a la reorientación de los procesos tecnológicos de la confección de artículos semifabricados a la elaboración y fabricación de productos acabados, incluso de piezas de gran tamaño. Para el desarrollo de esta estrategia en 2009 fue creada una empresa ruso-norteamericana Ural Boeing Manufacturing. La fábrica dotada de tecnologías y equipos más modernos se dedica al procesamiento de piezas de titanio para el avión más avanzado en la aviación civil contemporánea – Boeing 787 Dreamliner. En el día de hoy el titanio ruso «vuela» también en todos los demás aviones «Boeing»: 737, 747, 767, 777. Y, por supuesto, en los modelos modernos de los aviones rusos.
En la esfera de altas tecnologías la Corporación firmó un acuerdo con el consorcio italiano líder «Finmeccanica» sobre la creación de una serie de empresas mixtas dedicadas a la fabricación de componentes de compósite. El empleo de composites en la construcción de aviones permitirá perfeccionar las características técnicas, la resistencia a corrosión, asegurará la flexibilidad y rigidez de la construcción de aparatos voladores.
Hace pocos meses la Corporación celebró un Memorándum de Cooperación con la empresa francesa «Thales». Ya se han logrado resultados importantes. Ha de mencionar primeramente los complejos de helicópteros de a bordo para las fuerzas navales de la India (Ка-28). Asimismo la Corporación lleva a cabo el trabajo de compra de equipos «Thales» para dotar los aviones Su-30МКI destinados a Argelia, los MiG-29К destinados a la India.
El Memorándum de Cooperación fue firmado con la empresa turca Aksa Power Generation. Junto con los socios de Mongolia la Corporación ROSTECHNOLOGII explota los yacimientos más importantes de metales no ferrosos dentro del marco de las empresas mixtas «Mongoltsvetmet» y «Erdenet».
La Corporación ROSTECHNOLOGII está pronta a proponer a sus socios chilenos y latinoamericanos las tecnologías modernas de doble destinación y civiles. Como ejemplo, podemos citar la presentación de acceso inalámbrico a Internet de banda ancha. En diciembre de 2009 en Managua, la capital de Nicaragua, la empresa Yota (forma parte de la Corporación ROSTECHNOLOGII) que es productor y suplidor de servicios celulares innovativos y uno de los líderes mundiales en el desarrollo de la tecnología de Mobile WiMAX (4G), anunció el inicio de los ensayos de su red. Para el año 2010 está incluido en el plan el incremento y desarrollo de la red, a cuyo empleo comercial completo se dará inicio a mediados del año. La empresa tiene intención de aumentar en el futuro los servicios
prestados haciendo hincapié en los servicios verbales de alta calidad y responder de este modo a las necesidades del mercado.
La delegación rusa unida invita a los periodistas acreditados ante FIDAE-2010 a visitar la conferencia de prensa que tendrá lugar el 23 de marzo a las 16:00 horas en Sala No 2.
La CORPORACIÓN ESTATAL ROSTECHNOLOGII se solidariza con los damnificados durante el terremoto en Chile y espera que sus consecuencias se superen rápidamente.
CAE awarded C$38 million contract by Lion Air for three full-flight simulators and two integrated procedures trainers
March 17, 2010
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – March 15, 2010) – (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) – CAE today announced that it has sold three CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulators (FFS) to Lion Air, Indonesia’s leading domestic airline. One FFS is for the ATR72-500 aircraft and the other two for the Boeing 737-900ER model. CAE will also deliver two CAE Simfinity(TM) integrated procedures trainers. The contract, valued at approximately C$38 million at list prices, brings the total FFS sales that CAE has announced to date during fiscal year 2010 to 19.
Two of the simulators, plus two CAE Simfinity(TM) integrated procedures trainers (IPTs) for the Boeing 737NG, will be delivered to the Lion Air Training Centre at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia in 2011. The third simulator will be delivered at a later date. Lion Air currently operates a CAE-produced Boeing 737NG-900ER FFS and one CAE Simfinity(TM) Boeing 737 IPT which entered service two years ago.
“We are delighted that Lion Air has again placed their confidence in CAE’s advanced technology flight simulation solutions,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services. “Lion Air has been one of the fast-growing carriers in the region, and we look forward to meeting their pilot training needs as they further expand their fleet.”
The simulators will incorporate full six-degree-of-freedom CAE True electric motion systems and new-generation CAE Tropos-6000 visual systems, including liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) projectors and 200- by 40-degree field-of-view visual displays. The simulators are expected to be certified to Level D, the highest qualification for flight simulators, by Indonesia’s Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DCGA).
“The quality of training our pilots receive in CAE simulators enhances both the safety of our passengers and efficiency of our operations,” said Rusdi Kirana, President Director and co-founder of Lion Air. “Delivery of the 737-900ER full-flight simulators will support our Lion Air regional growth, and the ATR72-500 device will be used for our Wings Air domestic route subsidiary and third-party customer training.”
Based in Jakarta, PT Lion Mentari operates as Lion Air and is Indonesia’s largest private carrier, offering scheduled passenger service on an extensive domestic network from Jakarta to 42 destinations with 300 daily flights. Lion Air also flies to Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia. Lion Air is the launch customer and largest operator of the Boeing 737-900ER.
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gains FAA Type Certification
March 17, 2010
WICHITA, Kan., March 13, 2009 Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the Citation CJ4 has gained type certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Deliveries are set to begin later this year.
The Citation CJ4 is the newest and largest member of the popular CJ family of business jets consisting of the Citation CJ1+, CJ2+ and CJ3. The CJ4 is approved for single-pilot operations and shares a common pilot type rating with the other CJs (a pilot rated to fly any one of the CJs is rated to fly them all). Retail price in 2010 dollars for a typically equipped Citation CJ4 is $9 million.
The final results of extensive flight testing have validated significant performance enhancements including a takeoff distance of 3,130 feet (954 meters) at maximum takeoff weight, capable of a direct climb to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters) in just 28 minutes, a maximum speed of 453 knots (839 kilometers per hour), a range of 2,002 nautical miles (3,710 kilometers) with two crew and five passengers, and a landing distance of 2,700 feet (823 meters) at maximum landing weight.
The Citation CJ4 also offers an extensive standard equipment list including a four-screen Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite with electronic charts and graphical weather, TCAS II, EGPWS Class A TAWS, Dual Mode S Diversity transponders with ADS-B out capability, Multi-Scan weather radar, Emergency Descent Mode, and an essential electrical bus.
The aircraft will debut the new Williams International FJ44-4A electronically controlled (FADEC) engines which gained FAA certification on Feb. 2. The cabin can be configured for up to eight passengers with a standard, belted aft lavatory. The Citation CJ4 also debuts the Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system that includes BluRay DVD with HD monitors, moving maps and XM radio.
Winglets Certified for King Air 90 — BLR Aerospace To Begin First Deliveries Immediately
March 17, 2010
EVERETT, Wash., March 12, 2010 — Operators of King Air 90s may significantly increase aircraft performance and cost savings by installing newly certified Winglet Systems from BLR Aerospace. The company received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for the performance-enhancing Winglet Systems last week, and deliveries will begin immediately, according to Dave Marone, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the company.
The initial certification will apply to all King Air C90As, C90GTs and C90GTis. Follow-on certifications will expand coverage to earlier C90s and C90Es.
Already certified and installed on King Air 200s, 200GTs, and 300s, Winglet Systems deliver impressive improvements in stability, cruise speed, and rate of climb. Some 200 Systems have been delivered to date. Additionally, Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) offers a Beechcraft King Air 90x upgrade package, including BLR Aerospace winglets, to enhance handling and performance for King Air C90GTi aircraft. The HBS upgrade package also includes a gross weight increase to 10,485 pounds.
Operators are increasingly interested in the financial benefits of Winglet installation, Marone said. “With rising fuel prices and economic pressures, Winglets are a solid financial decision,” he said. “Customers benefit from immediate increases in asset value and ongoing reductions in direct operating costs.” For example:
IRS rules make it possible to profit from the installation of Winglets. Operators should speak with their accountants for details.
King Air 200 Winglet operators will realize a 100 percent return on investment — data documented in the Aircraft Blue Book. King Air 90 operators can expect similar returns.
Depending on mission profile, Winglets can reduce fuel consumption by more than 5%.
In terms of performance, Winglets deliver increased range, cruise fuel savings of approximately 5% and time to climb reduction to flight level 250 in excess of 10%. Additional benefits include reduced drag and improved handling qualities. The performance improvements are a direct result of an increase in effective wingspan and associated increase in aspect ratio combined with the beneficial impact of the Winglet acting as a physical pressure barrier, conserving valuable lift. Winglets are available from a worldwide dealer network, including many HBS authorized locations.
Brian Haines Joins TIMCO Aviation Services as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
March 11, 2010
GREENSBORO, NC — MARCH 11th, 2010 … TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc. announced today that Brian Haines has joined the organization as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, Mr. Haines reports directly to John Eichten, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for TIMCO. Mr. Haines will focus his efforts on continuing the growth of airframe base maintenance activity at TIMCO’s Greensboro, NC, Lake City, FL, and Macon, GA facilities.
Prior to joining TIMCO, Mr. Haines most recently served as Director of Airframe Contracts and Business Operations for Continental Airlines, where he worked for 13 years. In addition, he has held management positions at a number of aircraft maintenance MRO and aerospace companies totaling over 25 years in the industry. Mr. Eichten noted that, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Brian to our Sales team. His experience and unique understanding of customer expectations will be invaluable in developing strong and successful relationships with new and existing customers of TIMCO.”
TIMCO Aviation Services is one of the world’s largest independent aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers. TIMCO supports leading global airlines, government operators and aircraft leasing companies with comprehensive, individually-tailored aircraft care services.
United Signs Firm Order for 25 A350 XWB aircraft
March 11, 2010
Airline becomes 33rd customer for newest Airbus model
United has formalized a commitment originally announced in December 2009, signing a firm order for 25 A350-900 XWB aircraft, the newest twin-engine widebody from Airbus. The aircraft will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2016 and run through 2019.
“This is the latest chapter in a very strong relationship that has spanned two decades,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer – Customers. “From the delivery of the first United A320 in November 1993 to today, Airbus and United have worked together successfully to weather challenging market periods. It’s a true testament to what the A350 XWB has to offer that one of the largest airlines in the world has selected it to be an instrumental part of their future.”
”With this order we are investing in United’s future, gaining a widebody aircraft that will help us reduce operating costs while still providing state-of-the-art comfort to our customers,” said John Tague, President of United Airlines. “The A350 XWB will also help us reduce fuel burn and our overall environmental footprint in comparison to older technology aircraft.”
Mark King, President – Civil Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, added: “This represents a significant endorsement of our Trent XWB technology and its operational advantage. We are delighted that United Airlines has put its trust in the long-term performance advantages of Trent technology and TotalCare®.”
The A350 XWB is a new family of mid-size widebody airliners. The highly efficient aircraft brings together the latest in aerodynamics, design and advanced technologies to provide a 25-percent step-change in fuel efficiency compared to current aircraft in the same size category. The A350 XWB airframe will have 53 percent composite materials, lightening the weight thereby maximizing fuel economy. Featuring an entirely new, very quiet, cabin with extra space and comfort, passengers will enjoy more headroom, wide panoramic windows and more overhead storage area.
The three passenger versions have true long-range capability and flexibility. The A350-800 will fly 270 passengers in a three-class configuration 8300 nautical miles. The 314-seat A350-900 and 350-seat A350-1000 will offer similar long-range performance.
The order book for the aircraft type now stands at 530 aircraft. Final assembly of the first aircraft is anticipated in 2011, with the first delivery (of an A350-900) scheduled for 2013.
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