El Ministerio de Transporte de Turquía y Eurocopter confirman el contrato por dos EC145 en ILA 2010
June 10, 2010
Berlín, 9 de junio de 2010 ILA 2010
En el salón aeronáutico ILA 2010 de Berlín, la Administracíón Estatal de Aeropuertos de Turquía (DHMI, siglas en turco), organismo dependiente del Ministerio de Transportes de ese país y el Grupo Eurocopter confirmaron hoy el contrato de compra de dos helicópteros EC145. Los aparatos, los primeros de su clase destinados al Gobierno turco, están equipados para misiones de seguridad en aeropuertos y a transporte corporativo. La entrega de las máquinas se prevé para el último trimestre de 2010.
El EC145, un helicóptero ligero biturbina de última generación, satisface perfectamente los nuevos requisitos de misión en el segmento ligero y medio en cuanto a flexibilidad y versatilidad, así como a costes óptimos de inversión y operacionales. La aeronave tiene capacidad para uno o dos pilotos y hasta para nueve pasajeros. Por su alta velocidad de vuelo en crucero (135 nudos) y su autonomía de tres horas y media, es el aparato perfecto para operaciones de búsqueda y salvamento, misiones policiales y de seguridad nacional, así como para el mercado de transporte corporativo y VIP.
El EC145 es uno de los helicópteros de mayor éxito de la gama civil de Eurocopter. En la actualidad vuelan en todo el mundo 186 EC145 en version civil, 121 de ellos especialmente equipados para fines de evacuación sanitaria (EMS, siglas en inglés), rescate, búsqueda y salvamento (SAR, siglas en inglés). Numerosos clientes de prestigio confían en Europa y en el resto del mundo en este aparato utilitario ligero: la Securité Civile (organismo francés de defensa civil y preparación para emergencias), la Gendarmería Nacional francesa, la empresa suiza de salvamento aéreo REGA, las alemanas ADAC y DRF (Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht), también de salvamento aéreo, además del Ministerio para Emergencias de Ucrania, diversas fuerzas policiales alemanas, la Policía Metropolitana de Londres y la Policía de Devon y Cornwall. Los helicópteros de esta última están equipados para misiones de seguridad nacional y para operaciones de fuerzas especiales. Así mismo, en la actualidad se está produciendo la entrega de aparatos EC145 al Ejército de Estados Unidos para cubrir necesidades de helicópteros utilitarios ligeros.
Este ilustre grupo de clientes altamente exigentes – al que a partir de ahora Eurocopter se siente orgullosa de sumar el DHMI – ponen a prueba el EC145 a través de misiones que comprenden desde el salvamento en montaña, pasando por operaciones de fuerzas especiales, transporte EMS y de cuidados intensivos de pacientes, hasta tomas de tierra en la cima más alta de Europa, el Mont Blanc, a una altura de 4.807 metros.
El objetivo de Eurocopter es prestar apoyo al desarrollo de la flota de helicópteros de transporte de la DHMI para fines de seguridad de aeropuertos y sistemas de radar, así como satisfacer sus crecientes necesidades de transporte corporativo. El afianzamiento del empleo del helicóptero en misiones de seguridad pública, crea nuevas exigencias en materia de mantenimiento al más alto nivel, vigilancia y transporte en situaciones críticas.
Kaman Helicopters Delivers 1,000th BLACK HAWK Erosion Protection Coated Main Rotor Blade
June 8, 2010
BLOOMFIELD, CT, June 08, 2010 — Kaman Helicopters has delivered the 1,000th helicopter rotor blade protected with Kaman’s erosion-resistant coating system. U.S. Army BLACK HAWK helicopters are utilizing main rotor blades with Kaman’s innovative coating system and have reported significantly improved blade life, increased aircraft availability and reduced maintenance requirements.
The latest erosion-resistant blade delivery defines another successful chapter in Kaman’s ongoing support of U.S. war fighters around the world. The program has been in production for more than two years with a flawless quality assurance record.
As the only U.S. company certified to apply Hontek sprayable protective coatings to rotor blades, Kaman has improved the operational effectiveness of U.S. Army BLACK HAWK helicopters flying in the harsh desert environments of Iraq and Afghanistan where sand can cause damage to the leading edges of helicopter blades during rotation. Coated rotor blades operate effectively in rain, sand, gravel and icing conditions, and worn coatings can easily be repaired in the field. After reviewing the system’s proven performance with the U.S. Army, the Naval Air Systems Command is qualifying the coating process for use on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps helicopters.
Kaman has invested heavily in infrastructure and equipment at its HeliworX™ subcontracting facility to support the rotor blade protection program and to develop its world-class design, development, manufacture and repair of composite rotor blades.
Eagle Creek Completes and Delivers Grand Renaissance Twin Commander for Mexican Navy
June 8, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Eagle Creek Aviation Services, Inc., a full-service provider of aircraft sales, service and refurbishments, announced that it has completed and delivered a Grand Renaissance Twin Commander 980 to the Mexican Navy (Armada de México). Grand Renaissance is a factory-audited program that entails a complete refurbishment of a Twin Commander aircraft. Eagle Creek is a global leader in Twin Commander sales and services, including Grand Renaissance completions.
The Grand Renaissance program results in a certified aircraft of superlative quality, safety and long-term value, based on a comprehensive overhaul of all systems and virtually all components, along with worldwide service and parts support. The program process requires more than six months to complete and encompasses a complete disassembly of the aircraft to its aluminum shell and rebuilt with new or overhauled components. Eagle Creek also addressed numerous corrosion issues in the aircraft and managed the exterior painting, a complete interior refurbishment and other scheduled maintenance.
Extensive avionics upgrades required the creation of new laser-cut/laser-etched panels and the installation of Garmin G600 PFD/MFD, Garmin GNS-530W and Garmin GNS-430W navigation displays and Garmin GWX-68 weather radar.
“We are honored to have been selected by the Mexican Navy for this important completion and delivery,” said Matt Hagans, Eagle Creek’s CEO. “Our efforts in this delivery demonstrate our dedication to ensuring that every aspect of aircraft ownership and operation exceeds our customers’ expectations. This level of professionalism is enjoyed by every Eagle Creek customer, every day.”
Representatives of the Mexican Navy came to Eagle Creek’s facility in Indianapolis to accept the Twin Commander, and reposition the aircraft for its use.
The completion of the refurbished aircraft for the Mexican Navy follows the recent delivery by Eagle Creek of another Grand Renaissance Twin Commander to Kern County, California. Kern County is using the aircraft as a tactical fire suppression command and control platform, with a secondary role in providing VIP transportation.
Gulfstream Receives Approval To Fly Precision Approaches To 0.1 Nautical Miles
June 8, 2010
SAVANNAH, Ga., June 8, 2010 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operational capability approval for its large-cabin business jets to fly Required Navigational Performance-Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required (RNP-SAAAR) approaches to a minimum RNP value of 0.1 nautical miles.
The approval applies to large-cabin aircraft equipped with the enhanced navigation package available as part of Certification Foxtrot, Gulfstream’s newest PlaneViewTM upgrade, and to pilots who have a letter of authorization from the FAA confirming their ability to fly the predetermined approaches.
RNP-SAAAR procedures use global positioning and inertial navigation reference systems to fly predetermined paths that have been loaded onto the aircraft’s flight management computer. The paths, which are navigated using the Flight Guidance Control System, allow pilots to fly safer, more direct and lower minimum approaches.
“In general, RNP-SAAAR procedures increase operational efficiency by providing better accessibility to airports located in either traffic-dense areas or where terrain or man-made obstacles adversely affect approach minimums when using traditional instrument approach standards,” said Jake Howard, senior experimental test pilot, Gulfstream.
“This saves operators both time and fuel,” Howard continued. “Because of the more precise terminal area procedures, operators receive improved access and flexibility for point-to-point operations, which further enhances reliability and mission success during inclement weather, as well as reduces delays.”
RNP-approved aircraft systems not only navigate with a higher degree of accuracy, they also allow the flight crew to monitor the system’s navigational performance. If a certain performance objective isn’t met, the system alerts the crew. All of this results in improved safety, access, capacity, predictability and operational efficiency. RNP-SAAAR approaches also yield reduced fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
RNP-SAAAR is part of the FAA’s performance-based navigation (PBN) initiative, which uses emerging technologies and aircraft navigation capabilities to establish navigation specifications. These specifications are applied to an air-traffic route, instrument procedure or defined airspace and provide a basis for designing and implementing automated flight paths. They also aid in airspace design and obstacle clearance. Once the navigation specifications have been outlined, RNP defines the performance level required to operate in that particular airspace. Aircraft must be capable of safely achieving the performance level in order to fly RNP procedures.
Gulfstream received operational capability approval to fly RNP-SAAAR approaches to a minimum of RNP 0.3 in late 2007.
Piaggio America Announces Another Key Hire to Sales Team
June 8, 2010
Italian Aircraft Manufacturer Hires Director of Sales for Central US and Canada to Further Its Presence in North America
West Palm Beach, Fla. (June 8, 2010) –Piaggio America, Inc. announced today that it has named Mark Stevenson as Sales Director for the Central United States and Central Canadian regions. He is a key hire who will contribute to the company’s ongoing global expansion.
Stevenson’s vast experience over the last 14 years in sales and marketing within the aviation industry, coupled with his strong record of accomplishment in the business aircraft marketplace, made him an ideal candidate to grow a key region for Piaggio. Stevenson was most recently responsible for establishing a new sales territory for Embraer Executive Aircraft and proved successful in securing fleet business for the company. He was awarded North American Salesman of the Year in 2007.
“We are pleased to welcome Mark to our team and are confident that his history of success particularly in the Central US and Canada will play a large role in Piaggio’s continued growth,” said Piaggio America President and CEO, John M. Bingham.
The addition of Stevenson to Piaggio America completes the company’s sales organization presence across the US and Canadian territories. The company also recently appointed James Cochran as sales director for the North Eastern United States and Eastern Canadian region.
“The Piaggio P. 180 Avanti II is the right airplane for today’s market because of its low operating cost and maximum efficiency,” commented Stevenson. “I see enormous growth potential for Piaggio in the Central US and Central Canada.”
Stevenson will be based out of Denver, Colo.
TAM Airlines orders 20 A320 Family and five A350-900 aircraft
June 8, 2010
Repeat order solidifies Brazilian carrier’s confidence in Airbus
TAM Airlines, Airbus’ biggest customer in the southern hemisphere and Brazil’s largest airline company, announced today an order for 20 new Airbus A320 Family and five A350-900 aircraft, bringing the Brazilian airline’s total Airbus orders to 176 aircraft, including 134 A320 Family, 15 A330-200s and 27 A350 XWB aircraft. The Memorandum of Understanding outlining the order was signed during the ILA Air Show in Berlin.
The new A350-900 aircraft will be powered by Rolls Royce engines. TAM is yet to select engines for the new 20 A320 Family aircraft. The airline currently operates its existing fleet of A320 Family with both CFM and IAE engines.
TAM’s incremental A320 Family aircraft order will, in accordance with the airline’s fleet plan, replace existing A320 Family aircraft as part of their commitment to keep an average fleet age of six years. Both the A320 Family and A350 XWBs fleet will serve the carrier’s existing routes.
”With this new order, we can offer our customers one of the youngest fleets in the world of aviation,” said Líbano Barroso, CEO of the TAM Airlines. “Additionally, these new aircraft will allow us to continue our strategy of operating a common fleet throughout our domestic market.”
“TAM’s latest order demonstrates a strong vote of confidence in Airbus. We are very proud to contribute to TAM’s business success by providing the airline with the world’s reference single aisle aircraft family, the A320, as well as with our all new, extra efficient A350 XWB”, said Tom Enders, President and CEO of Airbus.
In addition to this order, TAM also has 44 single-aisle Airbus A320 Family aircraft on firm order for future delivery, as well as three A330-200s and 22 A350 XWBs, for a total backlog of 69 aircraft.
According to the 2010 Airbus Global Market Forecast, Brazil’s overall air traffic rates have soared to 36 percent above 2000 levels, with domestic traffic nearly doubling during that time. In advance of the 2014 Soccer World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil stands to experience even higher air traffic.
With TAM being the biggest customer, Airbus has seen its most successful period in Latin America in the last five years, with 325 aircraft sold and a record backlog of more than 230 aircraft orders to be delivered to its Latin American customers. Today, more than 370 Airbus aircraft are flying with 23 Latin American airlines, this representing more than 40 percent of the fleet in service.
Bombardier Receives CofA for First Global 5000 Jet to be Operated by the German Federal Ministry of Defense
June 8, 2010
BERLIN, GERMANY–(Marketwire – June 8, 2010) – Today, Bombardier Aerospace announced that Transport Canada has issued the Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) for the first Global 5000 jet to be operated by the German Federal Ministry of Defense (FMOD).
In December 2007, the German Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement (BWB) selected the Global 5000 jet as a key component of their plan for the modernization of the FMOD’s Special Mission Wing. Four Global 5000 jets, to be completed at Bombardier’s Global Completion Centre in Montreal, will be operated by the German FMOD’s Special Mission Wing for VIP transport and Medical Evacuation (MedEvac) flights.
“This is a significant step toward the completion of this fleet modernization program,” said Derek Gilmour, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Administration, Bombardier Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft. “The Global 5000 jet is the aircraft best suited to meet the BWB tender 12-seat jet requirement, which includes intercontinental range and the ability to reconfigure the interior for MedEvac capabilities, with an option to carry an intensive care patient transport unit when required.”
“This Certificate of Airworthiness marks an important milestone for the German Federal Ministry of Defense,” said Stefan Rauscher, Project Manager, BWB. “The speed, comfort, and versatility of the Global 5000 aircraft are a perfect fit with our needs, and we are looking forward to beginning operations with our new jets.”
Lufthansa Technik AG of Hamburg, Germany, was selected as the prime contractor for the overall agreement, which also included the purchase of two Airbus A319(i) corporate jetliners. The six new aircraft will replace the FMOD’s existing fleet of Challenger 601 aircraft. German Operating Aircraft Leasing GmbH & Co. KG (GOAL), a joint venture of Deutsche Lufthansa AG and KGAL GmbH & Co. KG, is acting as a subcontractor for Lufthansa Technik AG with respect to the acquisition of the four Global 5000 aircraft. GOAL is Germany’s largest operating lessor, and its current portfolio consists of 56 owned and managed aircraft.
Fastest time ever recorded for a civil flight between Berlin and Washington, DC
A Global 5000 jet set a new speed record on October 21, 2007, flying 3,652 nautical miles (6,765 km) non-stop from Berlin to Washington, DC, in just eight hours, 17 minutes. This fourth National Aeronautic Association-sanctioned world record performance for the Global 5000 jet represents the fastest time ever recorded for a civil flight between Berlin and Washington, DC.
The benefit of the aircraft’s category-leading speed is most evident on non-stop intercontinental flights. Compared to other jets in its class, the Global 5000 jet trims up to a full hour from long distance routes, such as Moscow-New York in nine hours, 29 minutes, Johannesburg-Geneva in 10 hours, Jeddah-Jakarta in nine hours, 53 minutes and Sao Paulo-Madrid in nine hours, 20 minutes(ii).
With a best-in-class balanced field length at takeoff of 5,000 feet (1,524 m) (Sea Level, MTOW, ISA), and a landing distance (MLW, ISA, SL) of 2,670 feet (814 m), Global 5000 aircraft operators are able to fly in and out of challenging airfields that are closer to their areas of business.
Los jóvenes, invitados de honor de Eurocopter para celebrar el décimo aniversario de EADS
June 8, 2010
Marignane, 8 de junio de 2010
Descubrir el fascinante universo de la aeronáutica, despertar su curiosidad y estimular la aparición de nuevas vocaciones entre los escolares son las metas de las jornadas de puertas abiertas “I dream up my future” que se han organizado con ocasión del décimo aniversario de EADS. En un evento pedagógico único, el Grupo invita a 10.000 alumnos de toda Europa, de entre 12 y 14 años de edad, a que vengan a conocer los diversos centros de EADS.
Así, 1.700 alumnos de primaria y secundaria europeos van a ser recibidos los días 10, 12, 21 y 24 de junio en las instalaciones de Eurocopter de La Courneuve, en Seine-Saint-Denis (Francia), Albacete (España), Donauwörth (Alemania) y Marignane (Francia), en Bouches-du-Rhône.
Las visitas –de carácter a un tiempo pedagógico y lúdico– harán posible que alumnos y profesores conozcan a los profesionales que conciben, fabrican, pilotan y mantienen los helicópteros. Con esos actos se quiere animar entre los jóvenes nuevas vocaciones en los oficios de la aeronáutica, al permitirles descubrir cómo es nuestra empresa y el entusiasmo de la gente que la compone.
“Este aniversario nos proporciona la oportunidad de destacar el know-how de los hombres y mujeres de Eurocopter, al tiempo que nos dirigimos a la próxima generación de jóvenes talentos, que son los que construirán nuestra industria del mañana. Me complace acoger en nuestros distintos centros, por iniciativa de EADS, a aquellos que quizá vayan a ser nuestros futuros ingenieros, ajustadores, moldeadores y, porqué no, nuestros especialistas de calidad, sin olvidar a nuestros técnicos en tierra y a los pilotos de pruebas”, afirmó Lutz Bertling, presidente y director general de Eurocopter.
Emirates orders a further 32 Airbus A380s
June 8, 2010
World class endorsement for the 21st century jetliner
Dubai based Emirates Airline has ordered a further 32 A380s from Airbus, taking their total firm orders for the iconic flagship of the 21st century to 90 aircraft. The order has a list price of US$ 11.5 billion. The agreement was signed in a ceremony today at the Berlin Air Show witnessed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, by Emirates Airline Group Chairman and CEO His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, and Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders
“This latest order, adding to 58 A380s previously ordered, affirms Emirates’ strategy to become a world leading carrier and to further establish Dubai as a central gateway to worldwide air travel. The A380 is our flagship in terms of passenger comfort, innovation, operating and environmental efficiency and revenue generation. Our latest commitment signals Emirates’ confidence in the growth to come in a thriving aviation sector,” said H.H.Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al- Maktoum.
“Emirates has supported the development of the A380 from the earliest days, and today’s order – the single largest A380 order ever – is the best endorsement I can imagine. On behalf of all of us at Airbus, we thank Emirates for their confidence and support. The A380 is indeed a remarkable eco-efficient aircraft, a profit generator for airlines and a great flying experience for passengers,” said Tom Enders.
Following delivery of their first A380 in July 2008, Emirates now operates ten aircraft serving eight international destinations including London Heathrow, Toronto, Paris, Jeddah, Bangkok, Seoul, Sydney and Auckland. The airline expects the list of destinations to increase as more and more airports around the world are A380 ready. Emirates’ tenth A380, received on 7 June 2010, is on static display at the ILA Berlin Air Show. All Emirates’ A380 are powered by Engine Alliance GP7200 engines and delivered from Hamburg. In Germany more than 30 major suppliers are directly feeding into the A380 programme. The A380 programme alone adds an estimated 40,000 direct, indirect and induced German jobs.
Delta: Latin American traffic grows 16.8 % in May
June 7, 2010
As the airline reported, its May system traffic grew 2.7% y/y on 0.6% increase in capacity and moves its system load factor up 1.6 points to 83.9%, Latin America traffic grew at 16.8% on 8.3% capacity increase, moving its load factor in the region up 5.6 points to 75.8%. Latin America growth was second to Pacific which grew 27.9% on 11.7% growth in capacity, moving the load factor up 10.7 points to 84.8%. Domestic traffic was flat with 0.3% growth while the Atlantic dropped 2.7% in the month. Passenger Cargo Ton Miles grew 43.6% with no freighter cargo reported.
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