Tráfico de Pasajeros de las Aerolíneas ALTA se Incrementa 3,5% en Enero
March 9, 2011
Miami, 9 de marzo de 2011 – ALTA, la Asociación Latinoamericana de Transporte Aéreo, informa que el número de pasajeros transportados por sus aerolíneas miembros durante enero se incrementó un 3,5%, alcanzando los 12,4 millones.
Adicionalmente al crecimiento del 3,5% de los pasajeros, el trafico (RPK) también se incrementó un 2,8% y la capacidad (ASK) creció un 1,0%. El factor de ocupación alcanzó el 78,8%, 1,4 puntos porcentuales más que en enero de 2010.
Las toneladas-kilómetros de carga se incrementaron un 5,9% en enero, alcanzando las 306.680 FTKs
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America exhibiting at Heli-Expo 2011
March 3, 2011
March 3, 2011
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, and one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will be exhibiting at Heli-Expo (Booth # 2137).
Vector experienced another banner year in 2010; highlighted by new facility openings in Huntsville, Alabama, Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Lanseria, South Africa; expansion of its service and product portfolio through the addition of repair and overhaul for the Arriel 2, ALF502 and LF507 engines and in receiving Federal Aviation Administration approval for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development and integration for glass cockpits on the Bell 205 and Eurocopter AS355 helicopters. Additionally, in 2010 Vector was successful in securing a number of strategic contract wins in both the commercial, security and defense market sectors.
At Heli-Expo 2011, Vector ‘s experienced and knowledgeable team of helicopter sales and customer support professionals will be available to discuss customer requirements as relates Vector’s capability to develop and support value-driven helicopter repair and overhaul solutions that extend aircraft life, improve reliability and reduce operator cost. Vector comprehensive service portfolio includes:
– Engines: (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T, Rolls Royce M250, Arriel 1 and Arriel 2, General Electric T58 / CT58 and CT-7A / T700) * including complete test capability
– Dynamic components
– Airframes and major inspections (support for Sikorsky, Bell and Eurocopter models)
– Full-service avionics; including glass cockpit engineering, development and integration; complete aircraft rewires, etc.
Donaldson to Display Inlet Barrier Filter for AgustaWestland AW109E/S/SP at 2011 Heli-Expo
March 3, 2011
St. Louis, Mo., March 3, 2011 – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), will display its new Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power, Grand, Grand New (E/S/SP) helicopters during Heli-Expo 2011 (Exhibit 4428) in Orlando, Fla., March 6-8, 2011.
With this new IBF solution, AW109 Power and Grand operators will enjoy reduced operating costs without expriencing performance or drag penalties. Company officials are working towards U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification this spring and have completed initial company flight testing.
“We are proud to offer a proven barrier filtration solution for this sleek and speedy helicopter,” said Michael Scimone, president of Donaldson’s St. Louis operation. “What we have developed, with the assistance of AgustaWestland, is a drop-in IBF system with minimal installation impact.”
The new IBF system for the AW109 features streamlined conformal filter assemblies on each side, mounted into the existing engine cowl. As with all certified Donaldson IBFs, the system includes an alternate inlet air bypass system, mounted and hidden within the AW109 upper aft fairing. This emergency bypass capability is an important IBF feature, not included with particle separator alternatives. The IBF does not interfere with the sliding door on either configuration, and filter design allows for quick removal and service.
A simple compact cockpit switch, common with existing Donaldson certified systems, allows indication and activation of the bypass system. And, as with all Donaldson IBFs, an integral Filter Maintenance Aid allows for on-condition inspections pre- and post-flight. A new access panel has been added for easy access to the bypass system and maintenance aid so pilots and ground crew may perform quick and simple pre-flight assessments.
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 its St. Louis, Mo., location, Donaldson provides certified IBF solutions for the AgustaWestland AW119 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, AS350s with Soloy or Heli-Lynx Honeywell engine conversions and MD Helicopters MD 369H Series, MD 500D/E/F and MD 900/902.
Visit Donaldson Aerospace & Defense at the upcoming Heli-Expo 2011, Booth 4428 in Orlando, Fla., March 6-8.
NetJets Orders Up To 120 Bombardier Global Business Jets
March 3, 2011
– Firm order for 50 Global jets and options for an additional 70 aircraft
– Order encompasses all members of the Global aircraft family, including the Global 5000, Global Express XRS, Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – March 1, 2011) – Editors Note: Photos for this release will be available on the CP picture wire via Marketwire and EPA archive.
Bombardier Aerospace today announced the largest business aircraft sale in the company’s history with a firm order from NetJets Inc. for 50 Global business jets with options for an additional 70 Global aircraft. The transaction for the firm order is valued at approximately $2.8 billion US based on list prices. If all the options are exercised, the total value of the order will surpass $6.7 billion US, also based on list prices.
The firm order comprises 30 Global 5000 Vision and Global Express XRS Vision aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2012. The sale also includes 20 firm orders for Bombardier’s newly launched Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets. Deliveries of these aircraft will begin in 2017.
“We are very proud to have NetJets, the worldwide leader in private aviation, select the Bombardier Global aircraft family,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The Global aircraft family offers the ultimate in performance, cabin comfort and technology. We are especially happy that NetJets shares our excitement in the Global aircraft family strategy, including our recently launched Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets.”
NetJets is the world’s largest business aircraft operator, with a fleet of over 800 aircraft worldwide. The company’s new large aircraft program is centered on providing NetJets Owners with non-stop capabilities around the globe.
“We are very impressed with Bombardier’s product strategy and vision for the future,” said Jordan Hansell, President, NetJets Inc. “The Global aircraft family is ideally suited to our Owners’ needs for range, reliability, interior comfort and operating efficiency,” Hansell said. “These aircraft will be an excellent complement to our existing large cabin capabilities and overall fleet that is unmatched in private aviation.”
¿Son aceptables las regulaciones a las fusiones?
March 3, 2011
¿Deben las fiscalías económicas y antimonopolios de los diversos países, materializar acuerdos secretos con las compañías que se fusionan a favor de los pasajeros?. Lo anterior se podría contestar con otra pregunta: ¿Por qué estos acuerdos si son a favor de los pasajeros, son secretos?.
Es difícil pensar, que una compañía va a rebajar sus tarifas a favor de los pasajeros o dejar entrar a terceras aerolíneas en sus rutas por voluntad propia, en particular, cuando su meta es “rentabilizar la compañía a favor de sus accionistas”, respuesta muy común para justificar muchas cosas en este mundo, las cuales no siempre son justas, ética y moralmente aceptables.
No hay mejor señal para los pasajeros, las fusiones y las compañías, que los acuerdos propuestos sean públicos y discutidos por la mayor cantidad de organizaciones, entre ellas, las que agrupan a los consumidores. La peor señal es el secretismo, lo que da la imagen de acuerdos, que sólo van en beneficio de las compañías, sus utilidades y sus accionistas.
Si las conversaciones fuesen más abiertas, públicas e informadas, quizás muchos accionistas reprobarían el actuar de sus directivos, no todo se traduce a utilidades como creen los gerentes, también se debe ser justo con los clientes, sus empleados y con el medio ambiente entre otros elementos importantes.
El conocimiento, la libertad, las utilidades, la justicia y la transparencia son conceptos que siempre debiesen estarr presente en toda negociación, en particular, si es a favor de los pasajeros.
LAN Perú invierte en nuevas aeronaves
March 1, 2011
Crecen las operaciones de LAN Perú en base a una buena administración y la apertura de nuevas rutas, entre las cuales destaca la que une Lima con Isla de Pascua, lo que se traduce en nuevas adquisiciones de aeronaves, 6 Airbus 319 y 2 Boeing 767 y que implica invertir U$ 660 millones de la moneda norteamericana.
La inversión en cuestión, es la más grande que una aerolínea haya hecho en Perú y define en alguna forma el estado de las cosas en dicho país, las cuales se están haciendo bien y le han permitido crecer como economía, aunque esto habrá que verlo en el tiempo, enemigo importante de todas las economías subdesarrolladas, cuyas políticas son difíciles de mantener por períodos prolongados. Al menos LAN confía en Perú y esto lo está demostrando con inversiones.
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