Prosiguen secuelas del cierre de Los Cerrillos
January 17, 2013
por Sergio Barriga Kreft
En fallo dictado por la Tercera Sala de la Corte Suprema, se reconoció en forma unánime el caracter de “donación modal” de los US $ 500.000 que en 1929 el filántropo norteamericano Daniel Guggenheim entregara al estado chileno para el fomento de la aviación civil y con parte de los cuales se adquirieron los terrenos en los que por décadas funcionara el aeropuerto Los Cerrillos. Campo aéreo que durante el gobierno del presidente Ricardo Lagos fuera cerrado al uso de la aviación nacional, por considerarse que estaba subutilizado, decidiéndose que en él se construyera el que se denominaría proyecto “Ciudad Parque Bicentenario”.-
Medida que como era lógico de esperar, causó el rechazo unánime de la aviación chilena toda y dio origen a un largo juicio entablado por la Federación Aérea de Chile en contra del estado y que con el fallo en comento, se dispone que el dinero equivalente a la antedicha donación, hoy estimada en US $ 200 millones, sea invertido por el Ministerio de Vivienda y Urbanismo en el fomento de la aviación civil.-
Fallo que la federación insiste en que debe ser materializado en la reapertura y rehabilitación de Los Cerrillos, no obstante el parque en él ya construido, mientras que otras voces señalan que siendo ello ya imposible, dicha suma debe ser empleada en la construcción de un nuevo aeródromo para la aviación general.
Lan Airlines deja fuera de servicios sus Boeing 787
January 17, 2013
por Sergio Barriga Kreft
Atendiendo una exigencia de la Administración Federal de Aviación de los Estados Unidos y en coordinación con la Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil de Chile, Lan Airlines procedió a suspender temporalmente la operación de su flota de aeronaves Boeing 787, las que eran empleadas en sus rutas a Buenos Aires, Lima y Los Angeles.-
Medida de seguridad que se mantendrá vigente hasta que el fabricante norteamericano demuestre a la autoridad aeronáutica del país del norte, que el Dreamliner es una aeronave confiable y se determine el origen de las fallas que ha experimentado en otras aerolíneas.-
Sin duda ello causará no pocos inconvenientes al transportista sudamericano, que además tenía contemplado comenzar a emplear a partir del 1º de abril, sus nuevos 787 en sus rutas a Madrid, en reemplazo de los A 340-300 y suspendiendo sus vuelos a Frankfurt vía la capital española, a la cual las frecuencias se aumentarían de siete a nueve semanales.-
LIAT becomes new ATR customer in the Caribbean region
January 17, 2013
Antigua & Barbuda’s carrier orders 3 ATR 42-600s to start replacement of former turboprops.
ATR aircraft once again proven to be the preferred option for inter-island operations worldwide
ATR and the Caribbean carrier Leeward Islands Air Transport Services (LIAT) today announced the signature of an agreement for the purchase of a total of three 48-seats ATR 42-600s. The deal also includes options for two 68-seat ATR 72-600, and is valued at over US$ 100 million. LIAT will take delivery of their very first ATR 42-600 in June 2013.
With the arrival of these aircraft from ATR, plus additional ATR -600s under discussion from leasing companies, LIAT will progressively replace its current fleet of former turboprop aircraft. The airline currently operates a fleet of 14 aircraft over its Caribbean network, which includes main hubs at Antigua, Barbados and Trinidad, and destinations –among others-, in Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, St.Marteen, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique St.Lucia and St.Vincent.
This deal demonstrates again that the ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft family is the preferred option for inter-island operations worldwide due to their unrivalled economic performance on shorter routes and their ability to operate into small, short airfields. Today, ATR aircraft are successfully operated in archipelagos like French Polynesia, the Philippines, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Maldives and the Caribbean region, as well as in countries with important amount of inter-island operations, such as Indonesia and Malaysia. LIAT will benefit from the very low operating and maintenance costs of the new ATR -600 series aircraft.
Commenting on this new contract, Ian Brunton, Chief Executive Officer of LIAT, declared: “We are pleased to become a new member of the ATR family and to start operating aircraft which have largely proven their efficiency and performances on the type of routes we propose. The aircraft of our modern fleet will feature the most advanced cabin interiors and standards of comfort, while being extremely respectful of the environment, a matter of considerable concern to us at LIAT”.
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declared: “The ATR -600 series aircraft perfectly match the requirements of the airlines operating inter-island flights. Their outstanding performance and reliability on this type of routes clearly explains their success in recent years in the Caribbean region, where we have sold new ATR -600s to a number of airlines. We are honoured to see that LIAT, after a thorough and rigorous evaluation, has chosen to switch to ATR -600s and benefit from the many advantages of the most modern family of regional aircraft in the market”.
Lan Airlines satisfecha con sus nuevos Boeing 787
January 15, 2013
por Sergio Barriga Kreft
A pesar de algunos inconvenientes que ciertas aerolíneas han experimentado con sus aviones Boeing 787, lo que incluso motivó la intervención de la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) de los Estados Unidos, Lan Airlines integrante de LATAM Airlines, manifestó estar satisfecha con el rendimiento obtenido hasta la fecha de los tres aparatos de ese tipo ya recibidos, de un total de treinta y dos adquiridos al fabricante norteamericano, los que actualmente prestan servicios en sus rutas a Buenos Aires, Lima y Los Angeles.-
Cambio de mando en ENAER
January 15, 2013
por Sergio Barriga Kreft
Ante la presencia del Comandante en Jefe de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile, General del Aire Jorge Rojas Avila, a fines del mes pasado se procedió a efectuar el cambio de Director Ejecutivo de la Empresa Nacional de Aeronática (ENAER).-
Hizo entrega del cargo el General de Brigada Aérea (AD) Rafael Sánchez Giraud, el que tras una dilatada carrera en la institución, se acogió a retiro de la FACh, asumiendo en su reemplazo el General de Brigada Aérea (I) Henry Cleveland Cartes, a quien el General Rojas deseó el mejor de los éxitos en sus nuevas responsabilidades.-
Asimismo, tuvo palabras de elogio por la labor realizada por el General Rafael Sánchez, a quien le correspondió enfrentar difíciles problemas derivados de la situación económica mundial, los que supo sortear con entusiasmo y capacidad.-
Piper Names James Funk VP of Operations
January 15, 2013
VERO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 15, 2013 – Piper Aircraft Inc. has appointed James W. Funk as Vice President of Operations, reporting to President and CEO Simon Caldecott. In his new role, Funk is responsible for aircraft manufacturing operations, production engineering, logistics and quality.
“Jim brings nearly 30 years of operations management, manufacturing engineering and program leadership experience to Piper’s senior leadership team,” said Caldecott. “He has held many leadership positions in electronics and the aerospace industry that will be a direct benefit to Piper’s manufacturing, supply chain and quality functions.”
Before joining Piper, Funk was Bombardier Learjet’s General Manager of Operations for the Learjet 85 program. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Operations for Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and its predecessor, Raytheon Aircraft Co. He was responsible for the company’s turboprop and piston programs. He joined Raytheon in 1984.
Funk has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Trenton State College in Trenton, N.J., and has completed numerous advanced courses in leadership, quality and manufacturing disciplines. He will be relocating to Vero Beach.
Vector Aerospace and Twin Jet Sign Multi-Year Engine Maintenance Agreement
January 15, 2013
Toronto, ON – Vector Aerospace Corporation, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic Inc. (Vector) and Twin Jet, based in Aix en Provence, France have signed a ten year agreement for an engine maintenance hourly rate program.
As per the terms of the exclusive agreement, Vector provides comprehensive fixed-wing aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services to Twin Jet’s fleet of Beechcraft 1900D’s from its facility in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
“Over the last ten years Twin Jet has progressed to become one of the leading European regional airlines,” says Olivier Manault, president of Twin Jet. “This accomplishment would not have been possible without the support of efficient and reliable partners with similar priorities. Therefore it is no surprise and with great pleasure that Twin Jet has chosen a professional company like Vector Aerospace to provide us with PT6A-67D engine support on our fleet of Beechcraft 1900D’s over the next ten years.”
“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to pursue our relationship with Twin Jet through an engine maintenance hourly rate program,” says Jeff Poirier, president of Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic. “We are delighted to support Twin Jet with a program that provides them with a fixed engine maintenance service over an extended period of time. Through this program, we are confident that our proven repair and overhaul practices will continue to provide great support and value to Twin Jet and its customers.”
Vector Aerospace, with engine MRO facilities in Prince Edward Island & British Columbia (Canada), the United Kingdom, Africa, France and Australia, is a P&WC Designated Overhaul Facility supporting the following engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A/PT6T /JT15D/ PW100/ PW305 / PW306 / PW307 / PW308.
Chile’s Validation of the Bell 429 Includes the Higher Takeoff Weight
January 14, 2013
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (January 14, 2013) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) has validated the Bell 429 for operations in Chile. Additionally, DGAC has endorsed the operation of the Bell 429 at 3402 kg (7,500 lbs.). This approval, based on Transport Canada’s certification, makes Chile the fourteenth country to increase the maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 from 3175 kg (7,000 lbs.). The additional 227 kg (500 lbs.) of fuel and/or payload allows operators to take advantage of the aircraft’s full capabilities.
“Chile’s validation of the Bell 429 and endorsement of the gross weight increase enable Bell Helicopter to better serve the multi-mission needs of our customers in Chile,” said Danny Maldonado, Bell Helicopter’s executive vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “We are pleased to be able to meet the growing demand for reliable commercial rotorcraft in Chile as the country’s strong economy continues to expand.”
Transport Canada approved operation of the Bell 429 at 3402 kg (7,500 lbs.) in December 2011 after conducting an extensive technical evaluation. The increased gross weight of the Bell 429 allows customers to perform longer and heavier missions, taking full advantage of the aircraft’s capabilities. To date, the Bell 429 increased gross weight has been approved by Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Ecuador, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, Venezuela and Vietnam.
“The performance boost of the increased gross weight will allow our customers to fully utilize the capabilities of the Bell 429 to carry more fuel and vital equipment in their various missions across Chile’s diverse terrain from the coastal mountains across the central valley to the rugged Andes in the east,” said Maldonado.
The Bell 429 is one of the most advanced light twin helicopters ever developed. It delivers exceptional speed, range and hover performance, and offers operators a state-of-the-art single pilot IFR helicopter with top user-rated in-service support. The powerful and reliable Bell 429 serves the full spectrum of segments including air medical, law enforcement, oil & gas, utility, and corporate. The Bell 429 sets the standard for light twins, delivering exceptional speed, range and hover performance.
The Bell 429 is certified for Single or Dual Pilot IFR, Cat. A / JAROPS Performance Class 1 at maximum gross weight; has a state of the art fully-integrated glass cockpit; an advanced drive system that delivers power and superb performance; best in class WAAS navigation & IFR capability; and is the first helicopter certified through the MSG-3 process resulting in reduced maintenance costs for operators. The increased gross weight configuration includes Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System (HTAWS), a radar altimeter, cockpit voice/flight data recorder and forward flashing lights.
Colombia orders additional Airbus Military C295 transport
January 14, 2013
The Colombian Air Force has ordered one more Airbus Military C295 to add to the five examples already ordered for use on military transport and humanitarian aid duties.
Since accepting its first C295 in 2008 the CAF has steadily increased its fleet of the type and now operates four with two more to be delivered. It also operates six Airbus Military CN235-200s and six of the smaller C212.
Airbus Military Senior Vice President Commercial, Antonio Rodríguez-Barberán, said: “This second C295 order from Colombia in 2012 is deeply satisfying and confirms the C295´s excellent reputation with the Colombian Air Force.”
This latest order brings the number of Airbus Military C295s and CN235s sold this year to 32 and takes total C295 orders to 115, with 93 currently in operation in 15 countries.
Revista Aerea – diciembre 2012/ enero 2013
January 8, 2013
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