AVWest Orders Six Bombardier Global Business Jets
June 21, 2011
PARIS, FRANCE–(Marketwire – June 21, 2011) – Bombardier Aerospace today announced that AVWest of Australia has placed overall firm orders for four Global 7000 and two Global 8000 ultra long-range jets, two of which were placed earlier this year. The total value of this overall order is approximately $400 million US, based on the 2011 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
“The momentum for Global aircraft remains strong, as the need for long distance travel increases in correlation with the growth of international commerce,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The business community requires flexible travel means to make the most out of executives’ busy agendas. Global aircraft provide the ideal combination of privacy and in-flight productivity for their passengers while rapidly linking key long-distance city pairs non-stop. This order is another superb endorsement of our new Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets, and we’re delighted that AVWest has once again decided to put their trust into our Global aircraft family,” he added.
AVWest is a large Australian corporate jet operator and also owns and operates the Perth Jet Centre, providing 24-hour ground handling for all types of business aircraft as well as full FBO and VIP services. Their current fleet of modern aircraft and helicopters includes a large cabin Challenger 604 aircraft and three Global Express XRS jets.
“The Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft are the perfect addition to our fleet,” said Tim Roberts, Principal, AVWest. “Our customers’ travel needs increasingly require non-stop access to key destinations around the world. The Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets are the perfect fit, with range capabilities and a level of comfort that is truly amazing and unique to Bombardier’s Global business jet family.”
Global 7000 aircraft: Featuring a spacious four-zone cabin, this aircraft sets the benchmark for a new category of large business jets. With a volume of 2,637 cu. ft. (74.67 cu. m.), passengers will enjoy 20 per cent more living space than the cabin of the Global 6000 aircraft, the current industry leader. The aircraft will have a high-speed cruise of M 0.90(i) and a range of 7,300 nm (13,520 km) at M 0.85(i). It will fly Sydney-Dubai, London-Singapore or Beijing-Washington non-stop with 10 passengers(i). Entry-into-service is currently scheduled for 2016.
Global 8000 aircraft: Flying farther than any other business jet(i), the Global 8000 aircraft will feature a superior three-zone 2,236-cu.ft. (63.32-cu.m.) cabin and an impressive range of 7,900 nm (14,631 km) at M 0.85(i). It will connect Sydney-Los Angeles, Hong Kong-New York and Mumbai-New York non-stop with eight passengers(i). The Global 8000 jet will reach a high-speed cruise of M 0.90(i). Entry-into-service is currently scheduled for 2017.
Unmatched performance
Bombardier’s new Global aircraft will feature an all-new high-speed transonic wing, designed to significantly optimize aerodynamic efficiency, combined with next-generation GE Passport 16,500 lb- thrust-engines to deliver significant efficiency and emissions advantages, including reduced NOx emissions – 50 per cent below the International Civil Aviation Organization’s upcoming Civil Aircraft Emissions Protocol (CAEP-6) regulations – and offering approximately 14 percent overall fuel efficiency when compared to current in-production ultra long-range category jets. Featuring a high-speed cruise of M 0.90(i), these aircraft are designed to outperform all others, connecting more key city pairs non-stop worldwide through a combination of outstanding range, fuel efficiency and balanced field length.
Ultimate comfort and flexibility
Cabin features include: maximum natural light through new enlarged windows that provide approximately 80 per cent more surface per window than on current Global aircraft; a generous baggage suite that is accessible during flight; a crew rest area equipped with berthable seating; a spacious galley with optimized meal preparation and storage possibilities; an innovative approach to cabin zones, giving customers more flexibility and choice when defining their floorplan; and innovative design options that bring the comforts of home to the aircraft environment.
Innovative technology and design
The new Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets will also feature the most up-to-date version of the Global Vision flight deck and the advanced connectivity capability of a leading-edge cabin management system to ensure the highest levels of convenience, comfort and control ever presented in a business jet.
Biocombustible Boeing ®
June 21, 2011
Paris nuevamente es la puerta de la modernidad en lo referido al mundo aéreo y entre las yoyas que se exhiben tenemos al Boeing 747-800 el cual ya es conocido por muchos de nosotros, sin embargo, la novedad se presenta en el combustible que está utilizando, el cual corresponde a un biocombustible desarrollado por Boeing en base a “Camelina”, el cual podría considerarse como un “aditivo”, por ser una mezcla de combustible mas “algo”.
El combustible está compuesto por un 85% de keroseno de aviación y 15% de Camelina y no requiere modificaciones en los estanques o motores para su almacenamiento, combustión y uso en los nuevos motores o turbinas. Su prueba de fuego fue su vuelo desde los Estados Unidos (Everett) a la exhición aérea de París (8.000 Kms.).
Las pocas informaciones que se tienen del nuevo biocombustible, sólo nos indican que su rendimiento sería levemente superior al combustible actual de aviación. Bien por todos, por Boeing, por la Tierra y por los que aún no llegan a este mundo, a quienes sin duda les dejaremos un mundo mejor.
GULFSTREAM’S DALLAS SERVICE CENTER RECEIVES MAINTENANCE APPROVAL FROM BRAZIL AND MEXICO AVIATION AUTHORITIES
June 20, 2011
Dallas Facility Now Has Seven Authorizations To Perform Maintenance And Repair
SAVANNAH, Ga., June 16, 2011 — The Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. service center in Dallas, which supports business-jet operators in Latin America and the southwestern U.S., recently earned approved maintenance organization (AMO) designations from Mexico and Brazil.
The authorizations mean that aircraft registered under Mexico’s Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) can undergo maintenance, repairs, alterations and inspections at Gulfstream’s Dallas Love Field facility.
Gulfstream Dallas is the first company-owned service center to earn AMO status from the DGAC. It joins Gulfstream’s West Palm Beach, Fla., service center as ANAC-authorized facilities.
“Being able to service nearly the entire Mexico and Brazil-based Gulfstream fleet in Dallas is very significant,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream Product Support. “We have more than 90 aircraft in both countries combined, and the fleet continues to grow.”
The aircraft covered by Gulfstream Dallas’ Brazilian certificate are the Gulfstream G550, G500, G450, G400, G350, G200, G100, GV, GIV and GIII; the Dassault Falcon 10, 20, 50, 200, 900/900EX and 2000/2000EX; the Bombardier Challenger 300, 600 and 601; the Hawker Beechcraft 400XP, 800, 800/900XP; and the 1125 Westwind.
All Gulfstream in-production and legacy models are included in Dallas’ Mexican certificate along with the previously mentioned Falcon models; the Hawker Beechcraft 400XP, 800, 800/900XP, 1000 and 4000; Bombardier Challenger 600, 601 and 604; and 1125 Westwind.
Gulfstream Dallas is a certified U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency Part 145 repair station, which means Dallas’ 184 Product Support employees can work on aircraft registered in the U.S. and European Union countries. Gulfstream Dallas also has maintenance approvals from the civil aviation authorities in Canada, Bermuda and Mauritius.
In 2010, Dallas’ employees serviced a combined 1,805 aircraft at their 412,000-square-foot facility and on road trips. To support the Gulfstream fleet and other aircraft, Gulfstream Dallas has access to a U.S.-based spare parts and materials inventory of approximately $815 million.
Piper Convenes Int’l Altaire Supplier Symposium
June 20, 2011
VERO BEACH, Fla., June 15, 2011 – Piper Aircraft Inc. is conducting a global PiperJet Altaire Supplier Symposium here this week as the company moves forward on certification of the single-engine business jet program that calls for first flights of conforming test articles in 2012.
Certification and first deliveries will occur in 2014. Aerospace suppliers represented at the June 16 sessions event include Castle Metals, Garmin International, Kollsman, L-3 Communications, Millennium Concepts, PCI – Goodrich Cabin Systems, PPG Aerospace, Triumph Aerospace, and Williams International.
“As the company is building up to first flight of the conforming PiperJet Altaire test articles next year, this is a good time to get the supplier base together as we will soon be marking important program milestones,” said Piper Vice President Engineering Michael Hinderberger. “Briefings and breakout sessions will give our supplier partners valuable program highlights that will assist them in meeting their commitments to this on-schedule program,” he added.
Symposium Topics
The supplier symposium will cover design and production reviews, Garmin avionics and Williams engine information along with a marketing overview. In addition to Hinderberger, Piper senior leadership including President/CEO Geoffrey Berger, and Executive Vice President Randy Groom, VP Operations Simon Caldecott, and Chief Engineer Simon Atwell are participating in the symposium.
Piper Altaire maximum range is targeted at 1,300 nautical miles with a maximum cruise speed planned at 360 knots. The airplane is planned to fly 1,200 nautical miles with a payload of 800 pounds. Price point for the Piper Altaire is $2.5 million, with a typically equipped aircraft priced at $2.6 million. The Piper Altaire costs an average of 25 percent less to operate per hour than comparable production very light jets.
The Altaire has dynamic crew and passenger seats for increased safety and comfort. The airplane also has comfortable club seating in the spacious cabin with an optional seventh seat located across the aisle from the entry door.
Dassault’s Falcon 900LX Receives Certification from China
June 20, 2011
(Teterboro, New Jersey, June 15, 2011) – Dassault Falcon recently received certification for the
Falcon 900LX from the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC). The Falcon
900LX joins the rest of the Falcon 900 family already certified in China along with the Falcon 7X
and the Falcon 2000 family. The first Falcon 900LX will be delivered in China by the end of this
year.
“China continues to embrace business aviation at a rapid pace, and aircraft like the Falcon 900LX
are ideally suited to the demanding landscape of that vast country,” said John Rosanvallon,
President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. “We have been rapidly increasing our support capabilities
for operators in the region, including appointing more Authorized Service Centers, positioning
additional spare parts inventory and establishing a regional sales office in Beijing last year.”
SyberJet Aircraft Continues the SJ30 Program
June 20, 2011
San Antonio, Texas, USA – June 15, 2011 – MT, LC the manufacturer of the acclaimed
SJ30 light jet, has announced they will operate as SyberJet Aircraft. Earlier this year,
SyberJet purchased the assets of Emivest Aerospace out of bankruptcy. Since the
acquisition, SyberJet has moved the Martinsburg, West Virginia assembly line to its
facilities in Cedar City, Utah and is continuing its operations in San Antonio, Texas.
The SJ30 is the first light jet that can fly non-stop from New York to Los Angeles and nonstop
across the Atlantic, giving unparalleled flexibility and convenience for owners. The
SJ30’s ability to fly faster (Mach 0.83), farther (2,500 nm), and at higher altitudes up to
49,000 ft gives the freedom to fly above the weather, avoid traffic congestion, and fly
more direct routes. The SJ30 is the only jet that maintains a sea level cabin to 41,000 ft.
Mark Fairchild, SyberJet’s San Antonio General Manager, adds “I am excited to be part of
the future success of SyberJet. As a pilot, the SJ30 is an exhilarating jet to fly. SyberJet
has a solid operating plan to deliver new SJ30s to the world marketplace. I look forward to
providing more people the unique opportunity to experience the high performance
capability that SJ30 affords its owners and operators.”
GE Capital Aviation Services signs order for 15 ATR 72-600, plus 15 options
June 20, 2011
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric [NYSE: GE] and European turboprop manufacturer ATR, today announced a new order for 15 ATR 72-600s, plus 15 options. The deal is valued at approximately US$680 million at list prices, including options. This is a first-time ATR order for GECAS.
“The ATR 72s have a wide operating base and fills out our fleet offering at GECAS” Norman Liu, President and Chief Executive Officer of GECAS, said. There is good demand in the emerging markets and a strong replacement need as well.”
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declared: “We are proud to associate such a prestigious brand as GECAS to the ATR family. This deal underlines the increasing interest of leasing companies for ATR aircraft, as they eye the success of our aircraft and, particularly, the increasing business opportunities they provide. ATRs feature low operating cost profile and high level of reliability and value retention. In the last three years, the number of ATRs in operation that belongs to leasing companies has doubled”.
The ATR 72-600 will join GECAS’ current portfolio, which includes narrow body, wide body and regional aircraft. ATR’s new ‘600-series’ will offer airline operators improvements in performance and passenger comfort, including the new Armonia cabin developed by Italian designer Giugiaro. They also feature technology enhancements such as a new avionics suite, while offering a very high standard of commonality with ATR’s current products.
Brazilian Navy Signs Agreement To Acquire Additional S-70B™ Aircraft
June 20, 2011
June 20, 2011
PARIS – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today at the Paris Air Show that the Brazilian Navy has signed an agreement with the U.S. Government to acquire two additional Sikorsky S-70B™ maritime helicopters via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
In 2010, the Brazilian Navy contracted for four S-70B aircraft, also through the FMS system, with deliveries starting in December 2011 and continuing through the end of the First Quarter of 2012. Sikorsky expects contract finalization for the additional two aircraft in 2012. The multi-role S-70B SEAHAWK™ helicopter can perform anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions, among others.
“The Brazilian Navy has relied on Sikorsky aircraft for decades, including the venerable H-3 SEA KING™ helicopters dating to the 1960s. We thank the Navy sincerely for its continuing commitment to our products,” said John Pacelli, Vice President, International Military Business, for Sikorsky.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
Embraer Defense and Security Selects Major System for KC-390 Jet
June 16, 2011
Liebherr will supply latest generation environmental and cabin pressure control systems
São José dos Campos, June 16, 2011 – Embraer Defense and Security has selected Liebherr-
Aerospace for the advanced environmental and cabin pressure control systems of the KC-390
military transport aircraft.
“Liebherr-Aerospace has the best solution in latest-generation environmental and cabin
pressure control systems, which was chosen to provide greater operational efficiency for
Embraer’s KC-390,” said Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Sr. Vice President Operations &
COO, Embraer Defense and Security. “This new defense and security partnership further
expands the long-standing relationship between Embraer and Liebherr-Aerospace.”
The systems will be developed and manufactured by Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, in
Toulouse, France, Liebherr’s worldwide center of excellence for air management systems,
and will feature integrated control architecture together with high-reliability, highperformance,
lightweight pneumatic and mechanical components.
“Embraer’s selection of our environmental and cabin pressure control systems will provide
crew and troops with the most advanced air management system, enabling optimized
conditions, as well as proven robustness under all of the aircraft’s operating situations,” said
Francis Niss, President of Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS. “The KC-390 program
will benefit from the outstanding experience gained over the past decades by Liebherr-
Aerospace in the design, production and service of air management systems for the most
demanding military transport aircraft.”
Flight tests of the KC-390, with the new environmental and cabin pressure control systems,
are expected to begin in 2014, and the aircraft should go into service at the end of 2015.
Gulfstream Increases Service Capacity At Dallas Site
June 15, 2011
SAVANNAH, Ga., June 15, 2011 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the reopening of Hangar F, now dedicated to servicing mid-cabin aircraft, at its Dallas Love Field facility. The 62,000-square-foot hangar increases space by nearly 18 percent at the site, allowing Gulfstream to more efficiently outfit and service large-cabin and mid-cabin business jets.
“We now have an ideal situation for operators: hangars dedicated to specific aircraft models,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream Product Support. “Large-cabin and mid-cabin customers have their own specific facility, with parts inventory and office space that cater to their needs. We are also well-positioned for the future with the 2012 and 2011 deliveries of the Gulfstream G650 and G250, respectively.”
The hangar is dedicated to mid-cabin aircraft, the G200 and G250. Hangar F also has a warehouse stocked with parts for mid-cabin and non-Gulfstream aircraft.
Three of the other eight hangars at Gulfstream Dallas are dedicated to large-cabin aircraft, including the flagship G650. This expansion will create an additional four large-cabin slots over current capacity. Each of the remaining three hangars is used for final-phase manufacturing, paint and the maintenance of non-Gulfstream aircraft. The Dallas site’s total square footage is 411,890.
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