Bombardier anuncia início da produção do Learjet 85
October 14, 2011
A Bombardier Aerospace anunciou nesta semana o início oficial da produção das novas aeronaves Learjet 85. A empresa canadense prevê que a aeronave entre em operação até o ano de 2013, uma vez que os primeiros testes de certificação estrutural foram concluídos com êxito junto à Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), dos Estados Unidos.
“O projeto do novo LearJet 85 está bastante avançado e tem sido muito bem recebido pelos brasileiros”, afirma José Eduardo Brandão, diretor da SynerJet, empresa que representa os jatos da Bombardier no Brasil e na América Latina (com exceção de Venezuela e Caribe).
Segundo ele, 1,7 mil funcionários já estão envolvidos com o projeto do Learjet 85 nas fábricas da Bombardier em Wichita (Estados Unidos), Montreal (Canadá), Quérataro (México) e Belfast (Irlanda do Norte). Mais de 12 mil peças para a aeronave já foram produzidas.
Lançado em 30 de outubro de 2007, a aeronave Learjet 85 está posicionada entre o Learjet 60XR, de médio-porte, e os super médio-porte Challenger 300. Será equipada com dois motores Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307B, com potência de 6.100 libras ao nível do mar, e alcance de até 3 mil milhas náuticas (5,556 km)*.
Mais sobre a SynerJet
A SynerJet é uma empresa da Synergy Aerospace, divisão de aviação do Grupo Synergy, um conglomerado que hoje emprega mais de 30 mil pessoas em diversos setores. É a representante comercial dos jatos executivos da Bombardier Aerospace no Brasil e na América Latina, com exceção da Venezuela e do Caribe.
A Synergy Aerospace inclui também as empresas Avianca Brasil e Avianca Colômbia, AeroGal (Equador), Taca (El Salvador, Peru), Tampa (Colômbia) e a Turbserv, dedicada à revisão de turbinas.
Piper and ATP Reach Deal at NBAA for 30 Training Airplanes
October 13, 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 11, 2011 – Piper Aircraft Inc. and Airline Transport Professionals reached
Todd Outcalt, Director of Business Development for ATP shakes hands with Jackie Carlon, Director of Marketing for Piper Aircraft at NBAA.
agreement today at NBAA for the sale of as many as 30 Piper Seminoles with a total retail value of $18 million. Piper and ATP jointly made the announcement at the 2011 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention here.
Airline Transport Professionals (ATP), a nationwide firm specializing in airline pilot training and pilot career development agreed to initially purchase a fleet of 10 additional Piper Seminole multi-engine piston-powered advanced training aircraft for delivery in 2012.
In addition to the firm 10-aircraft fleet order, ATP has an option for 20 additional Seminole aircraft for delivery in 2013 and 2014. While both companies are not disclosing the fleet purchase price, the retail value of 30 Piper Seminoles for delivery in 2012-2014 is more than $18 million.
All Equipped with Garmin G500
All of the new airplanes under the agreement will be equipped with Garmin G500 glass cockpit avionics suites. The G500 is a PFD/MFD dual-screen electronic flight display. Dual 6.5-in. LCDs, mounted side-by-side in the bezel, put both Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) capabilities directly in instructor and student field of view to help streamline instrument scanning and enhance situational awareness.
“This additional order demonstrates confidence on the part of ATP in Piper Aircraft and particularly, the Seminole, which has proven itself in hundreds of thousands of hours of flight school training around the world,” says Piper President and CEO Geoffrey Berger. “Students in training appreciate the Seminole’s ability to help them learn advanced flight maneuvers and procedures while ATP instructors appreciate the airplane’s ability to teach these lessons in a safe and forgiving manner.”
“ATP chose the Piper Seminole because of its dispatch reliability, compatibility with our existing fleet, and ATP’s continuing commitment to providing high-quality multi-engine flight training and experience to pilots of all certification levels,” said ATP Vice President Jim Koziarski, “This large fleet purchase will enable ATP to provide students with the latest in technology and high quality training aircraft.”
In 2010, ATP purchased a fleet of six additional Seminoles for delivery during the year, bringing its total Piper fleet to 88 aircraft. The company also operates 57 Cessna 172s, five Diamond DA40s and a CitationJet. The new Piper Seminoles are powered by two Lycoming O-360-A1H6 engines each generating 180 hp, with a 2,000-hour time between overhaul. Seminoles have a 15,000-foot service ceiling.
NBAA 2011: Seven New Suppliers Sign On for Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000 Jet Program
October 13, 2011
Rockwell Collins, Parker Aerospace, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, Liebherr-Aerospace, Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, Apparatebau Gauting GmbH and Arrowhead Products join the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA–(Marketwire – Oct. 10, 2011) – Bombardier Aerospace today revealed more information about the selection of seven suppliers on major packages on its new Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets. The awarding of these contracts to renowned aerospace companies, who will design and manufacture key systems, is an important milestone in the program development.
Rockwell Collins has been selected for the avionics system and primary flight control computer; Parker Aerospace, the hydraulics system and fly-by-wire flight control technology; Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, the main and nose landing gear system; Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (MABS), the wheels and braking system; Liebherr-Aerospace, the air management system; Apparatebau Gauting GmbH (AOA), the water and waste system; and Arrowhead Products, the ducting system.
“When developing new aircraft, Bombardier aims to bring together the industry’s top talent to design and manufacture jets that feature advanced technology with the flexibility to incorporate future innovation. We are delighted to welcome this group of high-quality suppliers to join us in developing what will be the industry’s most exciting new business jets since the original Global Express aircraft,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The new Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets have experienced tremendous market response, and we are very pleased that the program is moving forward rapidly and on schedule.”
“The Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft are stellar examples of the best our industry has to offer in every sense,” said Janice Davis, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. “We will work closely with this group of leading global suppliers that are aligned with our vision and share the same passion for performance and flawless execution. Together we will ensure the future success of this great platform.”
Previously announced suppliers to the program include: Aerolia, for the centre fuselage; General Electric Aviation, for the integrated propulsion system; Hamilton Sundstrand, for the electrical system, auxiliary power unit and wing high-lift system; Intertechnique, for the fuel, fuel inerting and oxygen systems; and Triumph Aerostructures for the wing.
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 nonstop with 10 passengers(i). Entry-into-service is 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 scheduled for 2017.
Bell Helicopter’s 407GX Earns FAA Certification
October 13, 2011
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (October 10, 2011) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that its newest version of the popular Bell 407 – the 407GX – has earned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification following its certification by Transport Canada earlier this year.
Since the Bell 407GX was introduced in February at the 2011 HELI-EXPO annual convention in Orlando, Fla., Bell Helicopter has received more than 60 orders, with the first expected to deliver later this year.
Built on the success of the Bell 407 , the 407GX is the only helicopter equipped with the innovative Garmin G1000HTM integrated glass flight deck, making it the most advanced light, single-engine rotorcraft on the market.
The 407GX’s integrated glass flight deck provides aircrews essential flight information at a glance for greater situational awareness, improved operational capability and increased safety.
The advanced cockpit features two 10.4” high-resolution LCD displays with an intuitive, easy to scan layout and an integrated avionics system that presents flight instrumentation, navigation, communication and identification information. Integrated safety features include:
· Traffic Information System (TIS)
· Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology (HSVT™)
· Moving map
· Helicopter Terrain Avoidance Warning System (HTAWS), and
· Range ring calculation
Engine and crew alerting systems such as power situation indicators (PSI) and fuel flow, as well as automatic power assurance checks, are additional benefits of the Garmin G1000HTM integrated flight deck. The advanced suite features critical flight parameter storage on an SD card for post flight analysis.
SuperJet International launches the Sukhoi Business Jet with a 200 million dollars order from Comlux The Aviation Group
October 13, 2011
SuperJet International – the joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding – has announced today a purchase agreement for two Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ) aircraft plus two additional options, with Comlux The Aviation Group.
With this order Comlux becomes the launching customer of SuperJet International for this new type of VIP aircraft. Comlux represents one of the most innovative business aviation group worldwide, able to always offer to its VIP passengers new products for their travel needs.
The deliveries of the two SBJ aircraft are planned for the 2014. The order has an estimated value of US $200 million, including options.
Before the entry into service, the VIP cabin interior of the aircraft will be designed and outfitted by Comlux America, the completion center of the Comlux Group, based in Indianapolis USA. Comlux America is appointed as the first approved Sukhoi Business Jet completion Center.
The Sukhoi Business Jet is the VIP aircraft version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional airliner. It offers a spacious and ultra quiet cabin of 118 m3 / 4192 ft3, and a range of approximately 4300 nm (8000 km), thanks to its additional fuel tanks. The launch of the VIP aircraft version comes just four months after the successful entry-into-service of the SSJ100 in April 2011.
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“This new partnership is a great achievement for SuperJet International and we are very honored to have been selected by Comlux, a company recognized worldwide for its excellence and the quality of its service to business aviation customers – says Carlo Logli, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International SpA – This order launches successfully the Sukhoi Business jet program which will become in the near future a new player in the wide-cabin VIP aircraft segment.”
“Comlux has gained its reputation in the worldwide business aviation market by offering a unique one-stop-shop solution for the widest range of wide-cabin VIP aircraft “ said Richard Gaona, President of Comlux the Aviation Group. “ Combining Comlux expertise in bizjet aircraft transaction, our capabilities of cabin completion in Indianapolis, our Fly Comlux forces to display and charter the SBJ, together with Superjet willingness to be a major player in business aviation, we are looking for exciting time. With this launching order, we are pleased to offer to our prestigious clientele a new choice of VIP aircraft complementing our existing fleet and combining space, comfort, luxury and innovation. We are convinced that the SBJ, equipped with the latest Fly by Wire technology and integrated modular avionics, will deliver the efficiency and the reliability that our VIP customers are looking for”.
Today, the Comlux fleet is comprised of 19 aircraft in service (1 BBJ767 limitless, 2 Airbus ACJ318, 2 ACJ319, 1 ACJ320, 4 Bombardier Global Express, 3 Global 5000, 3 Challenger 605, 2 Challenger 850 and 1 Dassault Falcon 900LX) and 8 aircraft on order or in completion phase (1 Airbus ACJ319, 2 Bombardier Global 6000, 2 Global 7000 and 3 Embraer Legacy 650).
TAME introduces ATR 42-500 in Ecuador
October 13, 2011
Ecuador’s national flag carrier TAME today has taken delivery of the first ATR 42-500 that will operate in the country. The European turboprop manufacturer ATR and TAME inked a US$ 54 million dollars contract for three of these aircraft at the last Paris Air Show, in June 2011.
The aircraft delivered today, as well as the other two, will enable the airline to develop public service routes across the country. With these new ATR 42-500s, TAME will bring air connections to some remote Ecuadorian areas, while feeding main national airports at Quito and Guayaquil.
Commenting on this first delivery, General Gustavo Cuesta, Chief Executive Officer of TAME, declared: « The ATR 42-500s are optimally suited for the type of public service routes we want to develop in Ecuador, as they provide the lowest operating and maintenance costs, and feature optimal performance in hot and high environments and short runways ».
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declared: “This new delivery demonstrates there is clearly a market niche for 50-seat aircraft, while we are today the only manufacturer proposing aircraft of this capacity. We are happy of adding TAME among our increasing list of operators in Latin America. ATRs are becoming really popular aircraft in this region. There is today more than 120 ATR aircraft flying daily in Latin America for almost 30 operators. Also, Latin America represents more than 20% of our current historical backlog of over 270 aircraft”.
About the ATR 42-500:
Passenger capacity: 50 seats
Engines: Pratt & Whitney 127M
Maximum power at take-off: 2,400 horse power per engine
Maximum weight at take-off: 18,600 Kg
Maximum payload: 5,500 Kg
Maximum range with full passenger load: 801 nautical miles (1,483 Km)
GULFSTREAM DEMONSTRATES IMPROVED PERFORMANCE FOR G280
October 13, 2011
Final Specifications Include Longer Range, Shorter Balanced Field Length
LAS VEGAS, Nev., October 9, 2011 – Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that the final performance specifications for the Gulfstream G280 will exceed the capabilities originally announced at the program’s public launch in 2008.
Following extensive flight testing, Gulfstream has demonstrated that the G280 flies 3,600 nm (6,667 km) with four passengers at Mach 0.80 with NBAA IFR reserves.
“Demonstrating a 200-nautical-mile increase in range is testimony to both the excellent aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft and the fuel efficiency of the Honeywell HTF7250G propulsion system,” said Pres Henne, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream.
With its increased range, the G280 can fly nonstop from London to New York or Singapore to Dubai. With just one stop, the G280 can link Las Vegas and London or Las Vegas and Tokyo.
“At certification, the G280 will lead its category in every significant aspect of performance and comfort,” said Larry Flynn, president, Gulfstream. “It offers the largest cabin, flies farther and uses less runway. In fact, it flies farther, faster and uses less fuel than the G200 it replaces.”
In addition to more range, the aircraft offers a shorter balanced field length. Its balanced field length has been reduced from 4,960 feet (1,512 m) to 4,750 feet (1,448 m). This field length is an improvement of more than 1,300 feet compared to the G200 it replaces.
“The G280 will offer unsurpassed mission flexibility for a business jet of this size,” Flynn said.
Gulfstream announced the G280 on Oct. 5, 2008, at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Meeting & Convention in Orlando, Fla. The aircraft is powered by twin Honeywell HTF7250G engines, each of which provides 7,445 pounds of thrust. These fuel-efficient engines feature reduced emissions, longer maintenance intervals and decreased noise levels. They also offer excellent climb performance, propelling the G280 to FL410 in less than 20 minutes.
The G280 is conducting the final activities required to receive its type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, European Aviation Safety Agency and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel. Already, the three aircraft in the flight-test program have accumulated more than 1,690 hours of flight time over more than 628 flights.
A fully outfitted G280 is part of Gulfstream’s static display at the NBAA Meeting & Convention in Las Vegas Oct. 10-12.
GULFSTREAM G650 MOVES CLOSER TO 2012 ENTRY-INTO-SERVICE
October 13, 2011
Three Aircraft Moving To Final-Phase Manufacturing
LAS VEGAS, Nev., October 9, 2011 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650 has moved several steps closer to its anticipated certification later this year after completing tests of its fly-by-wire system, engine inlet compatibility and operation in hot weather, among other tests.
As of Oct. 5, the four aircraft in the flight-test program had accumulated more than 2,077 hours on more than 626 flights.
“On Sept. 15, we had five G650 aircraft in the air at once,” said Pres Henne, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream. “Four of the aircraft were conducting flight-test activities, while the fifth aircraft completed a post-production test flight. The level of flight activity speaks to the maturity of the product at this point in the flight-test program. We are moving at a prudent pace toward our certification objective later this year. We are pleased by everything we see.”
Gulfstream has now flown four production aircraft in preparation for induction into final-phase manufacturing, where the aircraft are outfitted and painted. Fourteen aircraft are in the production process.
On the flight-test side, Aircraft Number 6005 completed certification ground tests for engine inlet compatibility, conducted for the first time by Gulfstream at the Eglin Air Force Base test facility in Florida. The aircraft utilized Eglin’s fan array to accurately provide the high-wind ground testing. Additionally, the aircraft completed certification ground tests for electromagnetic interference. Following ground testing, the aircraft successfully completed in-flight certification testing in both areas: engine inlet compatibility and electromagnetic interference.
Aircraft Number 6004, the first Gulfstream test aircraft to have a fully outfitted interior, has conducted in-flight tests on the functionality of the G650’s next-generation flight management system, a fundamental part of the avionics, as well as completing extensive cabin system tests and interior acoustic noise surveys.
The company completed the Federal Aviation Administration certification tests for hot-weather operations using Aircraft Number 6003, thereby demonstrating the capability to properly cool all of the avionics and electrical equipment under the most extreme conditions.
The G650 offers the longest range at the fastest speed in its class. Powered by best-in-class Rolls-Royce BR725 engines, the business jet is capable of traveling 7,000 nautical miles (12,964 km) at Mach 0.85 and has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925.
Gulfstream announced the G650 program on March 13, 2008. On Sept. 29, 2009, the aircraft rolled out under its own power in front of a crowd of more than 7,000 people. It completed its first flight on Nov. 25, 2009, and remains on schedule for entry-into-service in 2012.
Promoviendo Latino América
October 13, 2011
En NY, la empresa LAN realizó una original promoción de las rutas latinoamericanas. En un muy conocido restaurant de esa gran ciudad, se trata del “NUELA”, el cual se ubica en Flatiron District, sin saberlo quienes se encontraban en su interior, fueron sorprendidos por los parlantes, donde se les informaba que 3 de las mesas ocupadas en ese momento habían sido favorecidas con pasajes gratis a distintos destinos del continente sudamericano, lo que cuasó emoción, aplausos y llantos de los concurrentes, los que no podían ocultar su alegría y sopresa.
Sin embargo, la promoción de la línea aérea no terminaba ahí, muy pronto se les informó a todos los asistentes del restaurant, que todos estaban considerados en la promoción y de inmediato se les entregó el ticket correspondiente con la sorpresa y revuelo correspondiente.
Una original foma de promover las rutas de LAN y decirles a sus potenciales clientes, que no sólo vuela a Chile en Latinoamérica, sino que a muchos otros destinos y que todos ellos la hacen algo muy especial a esta gran aerolínea.
Azul takes delivery of their first ATR 72-600 aircraft
October 7, 2011
Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras today took delivery in Toulouse of the first ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft to be delivered to a Latin American customer. Fast-growing carrier Azul has placed orders for a total of 30 ATR 72-600s, with options an additional 10 aircraft. Azul was founded in December 2008, and in less than three years has developed an extensive network of 40 destinations throughout Brazil. In addition to its ATR 72s, Azul operates a jet fleet of Embraer 190s and 195s. With the delivery of the aircraft today, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras becomes one of the first operators of the newest generation ATR aircraft.
With the introduction of its new fleet of ATR 72-600s, Azul will continue to support its growing national jet network with shorter haul regional routes. With its current fleet of 8 ATR 72s, Azul serves more cities within the economically vibrant state of Sao Paulo from its Campinas base than any other carrier.
Brazil has become in recent years a booming market for ATR, whose aircraft are optimally suited for the expansion of domestic short-haul routes due to their low operating and maintenance costs, up to 45% less than its competitors. The environmental friendliness of the ATRs, which produce up to 50% less CO2 than other regional aircraft, are also among the reasons for their popularity in Brazil. Today there are 50 ATR aircraft operating in Brazil, a figure expected to more than double within the next three years.
David Neeleman, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Azul, declared: “We are delighted to introduce the new ATR -600 series in Brazil and to be among the very first operators of the newest generation turboprops in the world. In addition to offering our passengers the highest standards of comfort, we are committed to making flying more accessible to Brazilian customers in terms of both frequency and cost. This aircraft fits this mission perfectly.”
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declared: “With the new ATR 72-600s, the Brazilian regional passengers will have the opportunity of experiencing the new ‘Armonia cabin’, which features the most advanced technologies in terms of comfort, including larger overhead bins and thinner seats with more legroom. Brazil is a very dynamic market and we are convinced that the performance of the ATRs, coupled with the high levels of comfort proposed to passengers, will continue providing us expansion opportunities across the country and in the whole Latin America”.
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