Comienzas obras en Aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez
June 28, 2013
Con la asistencia del Presidente de la República Sebastián Piñera, se iniciaron las obras de ampliación del terminal nacional e internacional del Aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez de Santiago, cuyo fin es otorgar mayores facilidades a los pasajeros que llegan y salen de la capital chilena utilizando la vía aérea.-
Obras que en lo principal están destinadas a ampliar la capacidad de atención de usuarios y hacer más expedita la labor de los servicios de inspección gubernamental, como son Policía Internacional, Aduana y Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero, dotándolas de una mejor y más moderna infraestructura operacional.-
Como se ha dado a conocer anteriormente, esto es solo un paliativo mientras se construye el nuevo terminal en reemplazo del actual, el que ha visto sobrepasada con creces su capacidad dado el explosivo incremento en el número de pasajeros.
Se dio inicio a la 53ª CONJEFAMER
June 26, 2013
Con la presencia del Ministro de Defensa Nacional Rodrigo Hinzpeter y la participación de representantes de 17 fuerzas aéreas americanas y de observadores de México, Jamaica y de la Academia Interamericana de Fuerzas Aéreas (IAAFA), el 25 del presente se dio inicio en Santiago de Chile a la 53ª Conferencia de Comandantes en Jefe de las Fuerzas Aéreas Americanas (CONJEFAMER).-
Entidad que conforma el Sistema de Cooperación de las Fuerzas Aéreas Americanas (SICOFAA) y que en palabras del Comandante en Jefe de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile, General del Aire Jorge Rojas Avila, está destinada fundamentablemente a establecer los marcos de cooperación mutua entre sus países miembros.
IAI’s Heron UAS participated in Spanish Flight Demonstration exercise simulating the integration of unmanned aerial systems into Civilian Airspace
June 18, 2013
Le Bourget, France, June 17, 2013– The European Space Agency (ESA) and European Defense Agency (EDA) recently conducted a series of flight demonstrations in Spain to simulate the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UASs) into civilian airspace.
The demonstration was constructed from more than 10 carefully designed tests portraying real scenarios likely to occur in civilian airspace. The Heron 1, a medium-altitude, long-endurance drone, developed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), completed all flight tests successfully. The flight demonstrations were timed to coincide with civil and military flights operating from the San Javier base, which shares facilities with Murcia Airport.
Nordic Aviation Capital places a landmark order for 90 ATR -600s
June 18, 2013
The total value of the agreement amounts to over 2.1 billion dollars and includes orders for 35 firm aircraft
The European turboprop manufacturer ATR and the Danish leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) signed a historic agreement today for the sale of 90 ATR -600s, including 35 firm orders (30 ATR 72-600s and 5 ATR 42-600s). The contract, including options, amounts to over US$ 2.1 billion.
NAC, which has signed several orders for new ATRs over the past three years, already has the largest fleet of ATRs in the world with over hundred aircraft. With the progressive arrival of the 30 additional ATR 72-600s and 5 ATR 42-600s into its fleet, NAC’s ATR portfolio will exceed 150 aircraft by 2016.
Martin Møller, Chairman of NAC, said: “We have made ATR turboprops one of the main pillars of our present and future development. We believe that regional aviation in the years to come will increasingly rely on this outstanding technology, and that ATR aircraft will continue to see great success with airlines operating in this segment. The 180 airlines operating ATRs around the world represent so many opportunities for us to grow our business.” He added: “Our experience as lessors confirms the strong demand for ATRs with regional airlines. Their very low operating costs and high reliability are the major drivers for ensuring profitability, both for airlines and for ourselves.”
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, said: “This is a landmark order for ATR and our new generation aircraft as well as for this dynamic leasing company. It is a validation of the desirability of our aircraft and recognition of their high residual value”. He added “NAC’s order is indisputable proof of a return to the future for propeller aircraft and the market confidence in our product.”
In the past three years, nearly one in four ATRs were sold to leasing companies. NAC has been at the forefront of this development due to their unique focus and expertise on turboprop aircraft. NAC believes that turboprop’ aircraft will become the key element for the development of regional aviation and with this order they cement their position as the leading lessor of turboprop aircraft.
Bombardier Secures Orders for 12 Global 8000 Business Jets at the Paris Airshow
June 18, 2013
PARIS, FRANCE–(Marketwired – June 18, 2013) – Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received firm orders for 12 Global 8000 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $804 million US, based on the 2013 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
LATAM takes delivery of 200th A320 aircraft at Paris Air Show
June 18, 2013
TAM A320 equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices
LATAM Airlines Group, the holding company for LAN and TAM Airlines and third largest Airbus customer in terms of in-service and on order aircraft, has taken delivery of its 200th A320 aircraft at Le Bourget Paris Air Show. The TAM A320 is equipped with Sharklet fuel-saving wing-tip devices and powered by CFM engines.
“We are very happy to receive our 200th Airbus A320 at the 50th Paris Air Show, a truly momentous occasion that reflects the important relationship Airbus, LAN, TAM and now LATAM have shared since 1998,” said Roberto Alvo, LATAM Airlines Group’s Chief Corporate Officer. “The A320 has been a key element to the company’s growth over the years and success in South America.”
“We congratulate LATAM on this important milestone. We are convinced that the market-leading A320 Family will substantially contribute to LATAM’s strategy moving forward,” said John Leahy Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “We are proud to foster our partnership with LATAM, one of the largest airline groups in the world.”
LATAM received its first Sharklet-equipped aircraft in April 2013. Made from light-weight composites, Sharklets are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft allowing airlines to reduce fuel burn up to four percent and reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 1,000 tons per aircraft per year.
LATAM has ordered a total of 380 aircraft, has almost 250 aircraft in operation and their joint Airbus backlog is nearly 170, making them the third largest airline customer and third largest operator of Airbus aircraft in the world. The airline group is also the largest A320 operator in Latin America and one of the largest in the world.
With more than 760 aircraft sold and a backlog that exceeds 360, more than 500 Airbus aircraft are in operation throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. In the last 10 years, Airbus has tripled its in-service fleet, while delivering more than 60 percent of all aircraft operating in the region.
Piaggio Aero Industries Unveils at the 2013 Paris Air show The P.1HH“HammerHead” – unmanned Aerial System
June 18, 2013
Paris, June 18th, 2013: Piaggio Aero Industries unveiled at the 2013 Paris Air Show today, the Piaggio Aero P.1HH “HammerHead”- Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).
The Piaggio Aero P.1HH HammerHead is a new, state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions whose combination of performance and operational characteristics is at the very top end of the UAS MALE category.
The P.1HH HammerHead technological demonstrator was designed and built in less than one year and it has already successfully completed low speed taxi tests demonstrating Piaggio Aero’s ability to deliver an efficient UAV platform integrating the state of the art Selex ES SkyISTAR Mission Management system.
The P.1HH “HammerHead” development program proceeds with the demonstration/validation phase through an extensive campaign of laboratory and ground tests aimed at supporting the first flight.
After the first engine start and the runway taxi that took place on February 14 2013 at an Italian Air Force base, the programme has now entered the final phase of test where, the aircraft systems in flight configuration will be tested at all levels in accordance with the build-up approach taken on the UAS.
On June 12th 2013, the Vehicle Control Management System (VCMS) was successfully tested on board the aircraft through remote control. The test demonstrated the UAV’s fully autonomous engine control capability, normal and auto brake features as well as complete control of all ground handling.
The VCMS – which commands the aerodynamic control surfaces and manages the on-board equipment with a triple redundancy Flight Control Computer system and multiple remote Servo Interface Units – has been extensively tested in an Iron Bird environment. The ground test campaign has been supported by a dedicated engine test rig, while the integration and verification of the servo actuation system and its protective features have been performed in a closed loop to demonstrate the robustness of the adopted technical solution. The test campaign will proceed with both ground and flight envelope expansion to achieve flight readiness status of the P.1HH HammerHead prototype.
VistaJet Places Order for Up to 40 Bombardier Business Jets
June 18, 2013
Firm order for 20 Challenger 350 jets and options for an additional 20 Challenger 350 jets
PARIS, FRANCE–(Marketwired – June 18, 2013) –
Bombardier announced today that VistaJet, a world-leading luxury aviation company and exclusive operator of Bombardier business aircraft, has placed firm orders for 20 Challenger 350 jets and options for an additional 20 Challenger 350 jets. The transaction for the firm aircraft order is valued at approximately $518 million US based on 2013 list prices. If all the options are exercised, the total value of the order is approximately $1.035 billion US, based on 2013 list prices. Deliveries for the Challenger 350 aircraft, launched last May 20, will begin in mid-2014.
“Following a historic Global aircraft order late last year, we are very proud that VistaJet has once again chosen to partner with Bombardier for their fleet expansion needs. Our newly launched Challenger 350 jet will be an excellent complement to their existing fleet of Bombardier aircraft,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The Challenger 350 jet’s superior performance, new cabin and best-in-class operating costs will further support VistaJet’s global expansion and mission to offer the ultimate business jet family across the world”.
“VistaJet leads the industry in offering the world’s most modern fleet of large cabin jets. We now expand this strategy by adding the newest super-midsize aircraft to our existing fleet of Global and Challenger aircraft,” said Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of VistaJet. “Having personally participated in the focus groups that led to the Challenger 350 jet’s conception, I am confident that this aircraft will deliver the comfort, technology and range that our customers rely on when flying with VistaJet.”
“Our Think Global strategy and commitment to provide point-to-point global coverage includes providing the best aircraft option for our customers’ intercontinental and transcontinental travel needs, always with guaranteed availability.”
Featuring a jump seat for the cabin hostess and a cabin divider privacy curtain, the VistaJet Challenger 350 aircraft configuration mirrors the high standard and privacy of its larger counterparts within the fleet. The Challenger 350 jet is equipped with the latest cabin management system, including features such as in flight Internet access via WIFI, a modern business suite and trim panel speakers for the ultimate in flight sound.
On November 27, 2012, VistaJet placed the largest business aircraft order in Bombardier’s history with orders for up to 142 Global business jets, which includes firm orders for 56 Global jets and options for a another 86 Global jets at a 2012 U.S. list price value of more than $7.8 billion, if all options are exercised. The value of the firm order is approximately $3.1 billion at 2012 list prices.
Challenger 350 aircraft: The Challenger 350 jet boasts class-defining performance, a true seats full, tanks full, 3,200 nm (5,926 km) range and will connect Paris with Lagos(i). Building upon the legendary segment defining Challenger 300 jet, it features a state-of-the-art cabin that maximises natural light and redefines the man-machine interface, all the while maintaining the performance attributes that have become synonymous with the Challenger aircraft family.(i)
Blackhawks Approval of 208A Caravan with 42A Engine Upgraded
June 18, 2013
Jim Allmon, President and CEO of Blackhawk Modifications, Inc., announced today that Blackhawk has received STC certification for the PT6A-42A upgrade on the Cessna 208A Caravan. The upgrade package will provide the same amazing operational advantages for owners of the 208A Caravan, as for the 208B Grand Caravan. “We are very excited to now be able to offer the XP42A Upgrade Package to the entire Caravan fleet,” says Allmon. “With a number of new 208A Caravan engine upgrade orders already signed and numerous strong inquiries from
other potential customers, we definitely have a winner!”
The XP42A Upgrade Package includes a factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine rated at 850 continuous shaft horsepower (SHP). In addition, the package utilizes a new, wide- chord, 100-inch diameter Hartzell four-blade propeller; new composite cowling and high efficiency inlet duct; new 40 percent larger oil cooler; new Blackhawk Hawkeye DigiLog engine gauges and new exhaust stacks not to mention a TBO of 5000 hours to qualified operators. “The upgrade significantly expands Caravan performance margins; reduced takeoff istances by up to 40% at higher weights, a 50-60% increase in the rate of climb and up to 25 knot increase in cruise speeds. This upgrade changes the mission profile considerably by allowing the operator to carry more weight out of shorter runways in less time for lower operating costs than ever before”, states Allmon.
Bell Helicopter’s Aviation Service a.s. Facility Expands Scope of EASA DOA Certification
June 18, 2013
PARIS, FRANCE (June 18, 2013) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced its service facility, Aviation Service a.s., located in Prague, Czech Republic, was granted expanded and updated terms of its Design Organization Approval (DOA) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The expansion of the DOA certification allows Aviation Service to perform major changes on the primary structure and cabin interior on all Bell aircraft models.
“Providing exceptional customer support and services worldwide is a strategic priority for Bell Helicopter, and EASA’s approval plays an important role in expanding our capabilities in Europe,” said Michael T. Reagan, director, Global Services for Bell Helicopter’s Customer Support and Services organization. “With the broader scope of DOA certification, we have significantly increased our ability to incorporate customizing and completion services on new Bell aircraft to be delivered in region.”
The expanded DOA terms include designing changes to aircraft related to electronic instruments, communication and navigation radio equipment, cabin interior and related structures. All changes must meet the applicable type-certification and environmental protection requirements and must fall under Part 21 design activities.
“The DOA also grants us the ability to obtain EASA approval for supplemental type-certificates and furthers our ability to customize an aircraft based on our customers’ mission specific requirements,” said Reagan.
Acquired by Bell Helicopter in 2010, Aviation Service a.s. is certified by EASA and the Ukraine State Aviation Administration to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul services on Bell aircraft.
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