Bell Helicopter Receives Significant Number of Signed Contracts at HELI-EXPO 2011
March 11, 2011
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (March 10, 2011) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it received 41 signed contracts at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Fla., this past week.
“This was an exceptional show for Bell Helicopter,” said John L. Garrison, president & CEO, Bell Helicopter. “Spending time with our customers and listening to their needs and direct feedback is invaluable. Generating a record number of orders at HELI-EXPO this year – selling over 40 aircraft – is an indication of customer trust in Bell Helicopter and that we are meeting their mission needs. The mix of aircraft and the geographic diversity are positive indications for our entire industry – and more importantly global confidence in Bell Helicopter.”
The product mix included several 412EPs, 429s, 11 new 407GXs as well as 206L4s representing North America, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
“We can definitely start to feel a change in the climate,” said Larry Roberts, senior vice president, Commercial Business for Bell Helicopter. “I was especially delighted that we enjoyed sales across the product range in particular with the Bell 412EP, the 407GX and the 429. This demonstrates that whether mature technology or new innovation our aircraft remain in demand confirming to a large measure that Bell Helicopter solutions are relevant in the market place. The industry wants Bell Helicopter solutions and we aim to keep providing them.”
At this year’s Heli-Expo, Bell Helicopter announced the 407GX a new version of the Bell 407 equipped with the innovative Garmin G1000HTM Integrated Flight Deck and the 407AH, the first Bell-qualified armed commercial aircraft across the market.
Alianzas estratégicas con líneas low cost
March 11, 2011
La empresa norteamericana Jet Blue Airways, la cual está catalogada como una aerolínea Low cost y que llega a mas de 50 destinos en el interior de los Estados Unidos, firmó con LAN una asociación que les permitirá a los pasajeros de esta última, continuar sus vuelos con tarifas low cost a todas las ciudades donde operan.
La finalidad de lo anterior, es ofrecer a los pasajeros, mayores combinaciones con el menor número de trámites posibles, de tal forma que el pasajero llegue a su destino lo antes posible.
Cessna Restructures Global Sales Team to Better Integrate Industry-Leading Transportation Offerings from Pistons and Citations to CitationAir
March 10, 2011
WICHITA, Kan., March 10, 2011 ˜ Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced it has restructured its aircraft sales team to better represent the full spectrum of transportation products including new propeller, new and previously owned Citation turbine aircraft and on-demand transportation options from CitationAir.
“Cessna is the only company in the world offering a full range of business and general aviation transportation options from Cessna piston aircraft through the full line of Citation business jets to the many on-demand or aircraft management programs offered by CitationAir,” said Mark Paolucci, senior vice president, Cessna Sales and Marketing. “With this restructuring of our sales group, we will be better able to respond to customer requirements for business mobility and the customer will have a single Cessna contact for a more seamless experience.”
Effective immediately, formerly separate Cessna propeller and Citation sales teams are merged to one team responsible for either domestic sales in the United States or international sales. International and domestic teams continue to report to Paolucci.
Tim White, based in Wichita, has been promoted to vice president to head the new domestic U.S. team, with Bill Harris taking responsibility for Citation sales as western division sales director, Dave Armstrong heading Citation sales as eastern division sales director, and Mark Patterson as director responsible for all U.S. piston and Caravan aircraft sales as well as administration of Cessna Pilot Centers.
Trevor Esling, based at Cessna’s European office in Farnborough in Great Britain, remains vice president, International Sales with added responsibility for propeller aircraft sales. Peter Griffith, also based at Farnborough, is division director and will head the new integrated sales team responsible for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Bob Gibbs, based in Wichita, has also been named division director and will head the team responsible for Central and South America, Japan, China, Australia, India and the rest of the Pacific Rim countries.
ATR delivers to Azul a pink aircraft promoting breast cancer awareness
March 10, 2011
ATR will also finance a breast cancer communication campaign
during the next edition of “Pink October”
Toulouse-based turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR today delivered to Brazil’s
Azul Linhas Aéreas an ATR 72 painted pink, symbolizing the promotion of breast
cancer awareness. On its fuselage, the aircraft will promote FEMAMA, a Brazilian
non-profit organization dedicated to fighting the disease. In addition, ATR and its
suppliers involved in the organization of the delivery of the aircraft will contribute
funds for the Toulouse Cancer Campus. These funds will finance a breast cancer
promotion campaign during the next edition of “Pink October”, an annual
international awareness event.
When the pink ATR arrives in Brazil, the airline will also conduct, during one week,
awareness initiatives on breast cancer screening and self-examination procedures
at the Brazilian airports where the pink ATR will land. These initiatives will include
conferences given by FEMAMA volunteers and the distribution of informational
brochures, which will also be available on board the aircraft.
Pink, the characteristic color of the city of Toulouse, which is the birthplace of both
ATR and the center of excellence for cancer research, inspired the name of the
aircraft: “La ville rose”, or “The pink city”. All the female personnel of ATR,
FEMAMA’s president and women representatives of local and regional institutions
attended this special event.
David Neeleman, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Azul Linhas Aéreas,
declares: “For Azul, it is very important to combine our growth with the
development of social initiatives. Our new ATR aircraft, and our partnership with
FEMAMA, will bring us the opportunities of further communication on the
importance of breast cancer prevention. A pink ATR aircraft is definitely an optimal
way to bring this message across the country”.
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declares: “By getting involved with
Azul Linhas Aéreas and to FEMAMA in this major awareness programme, we
aimed to associate ATR with such an important fight. We are proud to see that an
ATR aircraft will promote breast cancer awareness in Brazil. We are also pleased
to establish a durable commitment with the Toulouse Cancer Campus, a growing
institution which is becoming an international reference center. With this pink ATR
aircraft we will have the opportunity of expanding the awareness message among
our operators, thus providing an international dimension to such important
initiative”.
About Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
The airline Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras began operating in December 2008.
Today, it services 30 cities and offers more than 200 flights per day, with a fleet of
28 Embraer aircraft and four ATRs. The airline will expand its fleet over the coming
months with the delivery of 20 new ATR 72-600s and 59 additional Embraers. Azul
combines low prices and excellent quality of service. It employs more than 3,500
staff and generates thousands of indirect jobs in Brazil. Since its creation, it has
transported more than 7 million passengers. It has also won several awards,
including “Best Brazilian Airline” by Flight Review magazine, “Best Performance of
2009” by Aero Magazine, and “One of the 30 Hottest Brands in the World” by the
New York publication Advertising Age.
Portugal en la mira
March 10, 2011
La mayor aerolínea de Portugal TAP (Transportes Aéreos Portugueses) en proceso de privatización, se encuentra en la mira de muchas compañías y LAN, TAM o LATAM no es una excepción y miran con cautela su posible ingreso a Europa, siendo factible que la aerolínea sea quizás su puerta de entrada al viejo continente. El porcentaje por el cual existe interés alcanza el 39% de la compañía y como se dice en Chile, por algo se empieza. Buena suerte y ya les contaremos mas novedades al respecto.
Combustibles en alza
March 10, 2011
Las noticias de Africa y la inestabilidad que se ha generado en la zona, está empezando a provocar estragos en la aviación mundial, el precio del petróleo ha obligado a muchas compañías a subir el valor de sus tickets, para lo cual han encontrado diversas formas de darlo a conocer a sus pasajeros.
Al igual que las tasas de embarque, las cuales son distintas en todos los países del mundo, las empresas han separado el valor de sus pasajes del valor del combustible, siendo este último un ítem variable de acuerdo a la situación mundial. De esta foma, el valor de los pasajes no sube, lo que va en alza es el ítem variable denominado “combustible”.
Lo anterior es una buena estrategia que vienen aplicando muchas aeolíneas y hoy es mirada en detalle por muchas más, que requieren adaptar sus costos a la situación actual.
First Hawker 800XPR Upgrade Aircraft Undergoes Engine Installation and Integration
March 10, 2011
WICHITA, Kan. (March 9, 2011) – Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced its first Hawker 800XPR upgrade aircraft is progressing toward a mid-year certification following the recent installation of genuine Hawker winglets at the company’s Chester, United Kingdom, service center. The aircraft has been flown to the United States where it is now preparing for the installation of new Honeywell TFE731-50R engines.
HBC and the first Hawker 800XPR customer, JoinJet, are pleased with the progress of the program and are anxiously awaiting certification,” said Christi Tannahill, HBC vice president, Global Customer Support. “JoinJet is eager to put the aircraft to work, flying its clients throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, while we are preparing our service centers to support the installation demand.”
Baseline pre-upgrade performance has been established and the aircraft is currently undergoing minor structural and electrical modifications prior to engine installation. Ground power runs are expected within the next several weeks followed by flight-testing and certification.
Once JoinJet’s aircraft is certified, interested Hawker 800XP and 850XP owners and operators can choose to have their aircraft similarly upgraded at the Company’s Chester service center or the Little Rock, Ark. service center in the United States.
Announced in 2010, the Hawker 800XPR upgrade offers significant improvements over the performance and capability of the 800XP, the industry’s best-selling midsize jet. Genuine Hawker winglets and more powerful, state-of-the-art Honeywell TFE-731-50R turbofan engines give the 800XPR greater range, better time to climb and faster cruise speeds. In addition, optional avionics, a newly stylized interior and XPR custom paint designs are available. The upgrade is available exclusively through HBS, the company’s factory-owned service center network.
Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 605 Aircraft to be Operated From Mexico
March 9, 2011
Montréal, March 4, 2011 – Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it delivered its first Challenger 605 aircraft to an undisclosed customer to be operated from Mexico on February 18, 2011. This aircraft joins the growing fleet of Bombardier business jets operating in Latin America.
“This milestone delivery for the Challenger 605 jet reconfirms this aircraft’s leadership worldwide,” said Fabio Rebello, Regional Vice President, Sales, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The Challenger series of aircraft, and the Challenger 605 jet in particular, are leaders in their category in Mexico, with a market share of over 48 per cent, and in Latin America, with a 55 per cent market share. The dynamism of the Latin American market and the growing travel requirements of Latin American companies are paving the way for a solid expansion of our fleet in the region,” he added.
The Bombardier Business Aircraft Market Forecast, published in July 2010, predicts business aviation industry deliveries of 775 aircraft in Latin America for the 10-year period covering 2010-2019.
In service since January 2007, the Challenger 605 jet builds on the legacy of quality and reliability of its predecessor, the acclaimed Challenger 604 jet, leading its market share segment throughout the world. The Challenger 605 jet can whisk eight passengers and two crew from Toluca to any North American destination, or certain Central American destinations, non-stop* in the widest stand-up cabin of any large category business jet available today.
Iberia signs MoU for eight wide-body Airbus A330-300
March 9, 2011
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International Airlines Group (IAG) selects most eco-efficient mid-size aircraft family
Iberia, part of IAG, has become the latest customer of Airbus’ eco-efficient A330 Family signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of eight aircraft. The A330 selected will be the only twin engine, wide body aircraft in Iberia’s fleet and because of Airbus commonality it will fit seamlessly into its existing Airbus fleet. The engine selection will be made at a later date.
Iberia and British Airways merged in January 2011 and formed International Airlines Group (IAG), an Anglo-Spanish airline holding company, one of the largest in the world by revenues.
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh said: “The A330 is an excellent aircraft, both in terms of comfort and operational performance, and it will be a welcome addition to Iberia’s fleet. It also provides us with considerable cost benefits due to its lower fuel consumption and commonality with Iberia’s existing long haul aircraft”.
“We are very proud that IAG has selected the A330 Family in its very first purchase” said John Leahy, Airbus COO, Customers. “Iberia’s selection proves again that the A330 Family is the preferred choice among operators for an eco-efficient, mid-size, long-haul aircraft thanks to its low operating costs and outstanding comfort for passengers”.
The A330-300 has a range of up to 5,600 nm / 10,400 km with a typical 300 passenger load. Highly efficient and optimised for the medium–to long range market, the A330-300 offers the best balance between range and cost. The A330-300 remains the most economic means of flying around 300 passengers on medium range routes in true long haul comfort.
The A330 Family, which spans 200 to 400 seats for the passenger variants, also includes Freighter, VIP, and Military Transport/Tanker variants, has now attracted more than 1,100 orders.
Contrato por 179 aviones nodriza
March 9, 2011
La empresa Boeing se adjudicó en tercera instancia, el contrato que dota a la USAF de 179 aviones nodriza para reabastecimiento en vuelo de sus aeronaves, lo que implica un contrato por U$ 35.000 millones de dólares, sin considerar los contratos anexos, los que triplican dicha cantidad.
La licitación en cuestión tiene historia, ya había sido adjudicada anteriormente a Boeing y posteriormente a EADS, sin embargo, reclamos presentados obligaron a hechar pie atrás con las adjudicaciones anteriores.
Es muy factible, que ambas empresas terminen conversando los términos, dado que hay para todos y por mucho tiempo.
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