Argentina Signs Defence Deal With Russia
April 27, 2010
Argentina announced plans to buy two
MI-171E transport helicopters from Russia.
The $30 million deal was brought together
by Argentina’s Defence Ministry and Russia’s
government arms export agency Rosoboronexport.
Argentina joins seven other Latin American
countries, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru,
Uruguay and Venezuela, that have increasingly
turned to Russia for weapons.
The Russians also signed the purported $1.5 billion
contract, winning over rival EADS’s Tiger and the
Italo-Turkish production of the AW-TAI A129
Mongoose.
Israel Rafalovich
First MI-35M Helicopters For Brazilian Air Force
April 25, 2010
Brazil’s Air Force received the first Russian MI-35M
attack helicopters into service and are now designated
as AH-2 Sabres.
It is the first Russian military aircraft acquired by Brazil.
It is also the first helicopter in the FAB inventory
that was designed specifically for combat.
The aircraft has armor protection, fixed 23mm,
double barreled cannon mounted on a mobile turret,
the ability to launch rockets and surface-air missiles,
heat suppressors hindered the view of the aircraft by
infra red, and a series of counter-measures.
The purchase was formalized in October 2008, and
involves a package of 12 more helicopters and related
spares for maintenance for five years as well as training
services at a cost of $363.9 million.
The remaining nine helicopter will be delivered by the
end of 2011.
The MI-35M was selected following a competition with
the AgustaWestland AW109 and AW129 and Eurocopter’s
Tiger.
Israel Rafalovich
Airbus Military Completes Certification Flight Tests
April 21, 2010
Airbus military has completed all the flight test required
for the certification of the new-generation hose-and drogue
refueling system on the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport(MRTT).
This opens the way towards the formal military certification of the
system from Spain’s INTA certification authority this summer.
Meanwhile, flight testing of the Airbus Military Aerial Refueling
Boom System(ARBS) are expected to be completed soon.
Delivery of the first A-330 MRRT will be delivered to the Royal
Australian Air Force later this summer.
The A-330 MRTT is fitted with Cobham 905 system, which
provides refueling from under-wing-pods.
Testing covered all of the flight envelope required to certify
the aircraft handling, and included a wide range of manoeuvers
both in free-flight and in coupled mode with Spanish Air Force
F-18 fighters.
Israel Rafalovich
EADS Plans To Bid For Tanker Contract
April 21, 2010
The European Aeronautic Defence and Space
Company(EADS) has relaunched its bid to supply
the US Air Force with a new aerial refueling tankers.
EADS intends to submit a proposal on July 9 in a
bid that is valued $35 billion.
Ralph Crosby, chairman of EADS North America said
that EADS felt “almost compelled” to enter the
competition to offer its A-330-based tanker.
EADS will now bid as the prime contractor for the
project. Its partner Northrop Grumman dropped out
six weeks ago, amid complaints that Washington
was engaging in protectionism that favored Boeing.
EADS had tried but failed to line up another American
partner to take Northrop’s place.
Northrop and EADS won a previous US tanker contract
in 2008, but the Pentagon canceled the deal after
government auditors upheld a protest by Boeing that
errors were made in the bid process.
The competing companies now have until July 9 to
submit their bids.
The Pentagon welcomed the renewed competition
for the tanker replacement program, and said it
expected to decide on a winner for the supply of
179 planes by early fall.
By choosing to compete, EADS could ensure solid relations
from the Pentagon in the future even if it lost the tanker
contract.
The Air Force see the KC-X aircraft as crucial to reinforcing
American air power and are anxious to replace the older Boeing
KC-135 Stratotankers that date back to the 1950’s.
Israel Rafalovich
Revista Aerea Febrero/Marzo 2010
April 20, 2010
Fabrica Argentina de Aviones
April 19, 2010
Se aprobaron los tres contratos de servicios aeronáuticos entre el Ministerio de Defensa y la Fábrica Argentina de Aviones “Brig. San Martin” (FAdeA).
Por decreto 509/2010 publicado en el día de la fecha se aprobaron los tres nuevos contratos, suscriptos entre el Ministerio de Defensa y FAdeA que aseguran la continuidad del mantenimiento de la capacidad operativa de la Fuerza Aérea Argentina por un plazo de dos años.
Mediante estos tres contratos, FAdeA se compromete a proveer a la Fuerza Aérea Argentina servicios de mantenimiento para sus aeronaves y motores (Contrato 08); fabricación de ocho estructuras de la aeronave IA-63 Pampa y remotorización de ocho aeronaves sumado a la modernización estructural y eléctrica de una de dichas aeronaves (Contrato 09) y, finalmente, modernización en lo referente a comunicaciones y navegación de la cabina del avión IA-59 Pucara y desarrollo de un prototipo para la remotorización del mismo (Contrato 10).
Estos tres contratos con vigencia hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2011 ascienden aproximadamente a un monto del orden de los 679 millones de pesos.
Asimismo, las partes continúan con la negociación tendiente a la suscripción de un contrato plurianual de servicios que complementaría los contratos actuales hasta el 2014.
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones “Brig. San Martín” S.A. (FAdeA)
Dr. Horacio Gustavo VIQUEIRA
SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGE
April 18, 2010
PORTLAND, OREGON, USA APRIL 06, 2010
Simplex Manufacturing Co. announces the appointment of Mark Zimmerman as President & CEO succeeding Steven Daniels, who recently resigned his position with the company. During the past nine years, Mr. Zimmerman has served as Simplex’s Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer.
Larry Lichtenberger joins Simplex as Vice President Sales & Marketing in support of Simplex’s worldwide growth initiatives. Mark Zimmerman commented, “Mr. Lichtenberger’s expertise in bringing new products to market and his track record of developing worldwide sales and distribution channels will be utilized as several new products near completion.” Mr. Lichtenberger has held a number of sales and business development positions during his 20 plus years in the aviation industry, most recently with L3 Communications.
Brazil’s ANAC Certifies AFS Inlet Barrier Filter for Eurocopter EC130 and AS350B3 Dual Hydraulic Helicopters
April 18, 2010
St. Louis, Mo., 14 April, 2010 – Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace and Defense Group, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the Eurocopter EC130 B4 and Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopters with dual hydraulic systems.
Donaldson Inlet Barrier Filter systems are already in use on Eurocopter AS350 and EC130 models worldwide, providing reliable performance to operators worldwide, performing law enforcement, air medical, firefighting, news gathering and utility missions.
“We are very pleased to now offer our proven EC130/AS350B3 IBF to operators in Brazil,” said Donaldson St. Louis Business Development Director Robert Stenberg. “This important ANAC certification gives individual and mixed fleet operators the ability to equip their helicopters with the best engine protection available.” The approval allows operation to the basic inlet performance charts with no inlet driven flight or gross weight restrictions, and pilots have the option to use the sand filter performance charts when required.
The Donaldson system features a sealed intake plenum that replaces the inlet screens, sand filter/particle separator or alternate barrier filter. Design of the IBF allows easy installation, utilizing the existing cowl with top surface modification only. The filter and aft-facing bypass system are flush with the upper surface of the EC130 or B3 dual hydraulic cowling, utilizing an internal bypass plenum. The bypass capability is an important IBF safety feature that is lacking in most traditional sand filters and particle separators.
Providing the most comprehensive line of IBF solutions, Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance engine IBF systems for commercial and military propulsion systems.
Through their Donaldson St. Louis location, AFS provides certified IBF solutions for the following:
• AgustaWestland A119 Koala, AW119Ke and AW139
• Bell 205A1, 206B, 407, 206L-3/4, 206L-1(C30), 429 and 430
• Eurocopter EC130, AS350 B/BA/B1/B2/B3, AS350’s with Soloy or Heli-Lynx Honeywell engine conversions
• MD Helicopters MD 369H Series, MD 500D/E/F and MD 900/902
IBF solutions for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power and Grand, Eurocopter EC135 as well as the Bell 206L are currently in development.
Bell Names New Senior VP of Communications
April 18, 2010
FORT WORTH, Texas (April 14, 2010) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the appointment of Robert T. Hastings, Jr., as senior vice president of communications.
“Bob brings an extensive background in communications leadership, both in the military and in industry,” said Bell President and CEO John L. Garrison. “That vast experience, coupled with his aviation background, makes him a key addition to Bell’s executive leadership team.”
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Hastings will report to Garrison and will be responsible for leading Bell’s communications function. He will manage and integrate all elements of the company’s internal, external and marketing communications to tell the Bell story to employees, customers, media, elected officials and community members – helping to drive business results. He joins Bell from Northrop Grumman, where he served as vice president of communications for Northrop Grumman’s Information Systems sector.
Before joining Northrop Grumman, Hastings served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. As the Defense Department’s senior public affairs official and principal spokesman, he was the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and senior Defense and Administration officials for worldwide strategic communication, public information, internal information, and community relations, leading a worldwide public affairs community of some 3,800 military and civilian personnel.
Prior to joining the Defense Department, Hastings served for 10 years as vice president of communications for BAE Systems, Inc., where he directed comprehensive strategic communications and public affairs programs. Before joining BAE, he served as a U.S. Army officer with more than 20 years experience as a Master Army Aviator and public affairs officer.
Hastings is a licensed commercial helicopter pilot with a broad range of experience and ratings in both military and civilian aircraft. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in government and political science from the University of Maryland and has completed executive studies at the Wharton School of Business and the University of Michigan.
Matthieu Louvot nombrado vicepresidente responsable de Estrategia Corporativa y Desarrollo de la Empresa del Grupo Eurocopter
April 18, 2010
Marignane, 13 de abril de 2010
Matthieu Louvot fue nombrado vicepresidente responsable de Estrategia Corporativa y de Desarrollo de la Empresa del Grupo Eurocopter, reportando directamente al CEO de Eurocopter, Lutz Bertling.
Comenzando su carrera como inspector en la Inspección General de Finanzas del Ministerio francés de Finanzas, Matthieu Louvot, de 35 años, ha sido asesor de presupuestos del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y asesor de desarrollo regional del Ministerio del Interior. Más recientemente, fue asesor del presidente francés en los sectores de industria, energía y transportes.
Matthieu Louvot se graduó en la Escuela de Ingeniería de la Escuela Politécnica y en la Escuela Nacional de Administración, tras estudiar en la Escuela Nacional de Economía, Estadística y Finanzas y en el Instituto de Ciencias Políticas de París.
Mr. Louvot remplaza a Andreas Loewenstein, que deja la empresa.
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