Mexico – Interjet presents its new airplane SSJ100
August 23, 2013
The aircraft offers the latest technology from Europe and will be designed to serve medium density routes
The new aircrafts, will boost competitiveness of tourism and business within the country, will trigger economic activity and will create new sources of employment in Mexico: Miguel Aleman Magnani, Interjet’s CEO
In the last month the airline opened nine routes that depart from Mexico City’s International Airport to destinations with high potential
The most recent report of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation positioned Interjet as the airline with the highest domestic market share in the country
Miguel Aleman Magnani, Interjet’s CEO, presented the airline’s new aircraft, the SuperJet 100, which incorporates the latest technology of the European continent and which will be used to serve the medium-density routes in Mexico.
Aleman Magnani explained that this aircraft provides the highest standards of quality and comfort in the worldwide commercial aviation and that this is the first time that an aircraft of these characteristics will start operations in the Americas.
These new aircrafts, will boost Mexico’s competitiveness of tourism and business industries, and will join Interjet’s fleet to detonate the country’s economy and generate new jobs in the states where they land. Compared with other aircrafts that are used to serve domestic routes in Mexico, the Superjet 100 offers wider seats, higher height of the passenger and pilots cabin and more space for luggage inside.
In addition, the new equipment incorporates the latest technology available in Europe, as well as cameras and screens for on-board programming and an exclusive bathroom for women.
The aircraft was manufactured in Europe and its development involved three companies: Russia’s Sukhoi Civil (SCAC), in partnership with Italy’s Alenia Aermacchi, and the prestigious Italian manufacturer Pininfarina, which was in charge of the designs.
This device is the most complete and equipped in the 100 seat aircraft segment and in order to meet the highest standards of the airline for its passengers comfort, Interjet chose the configuration of 93 seats.
The Interjet’s Superjet100 is the first Italo-Russian-French aircraft manufactured to meet the highest Western standards of air safety established by the civil aviation authorities of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Aviation Register of the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC-AR), the National School of Civil Aviation (ENAC) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The aero strength of the former Soviet Union was very important in the manufacturing of aircrafts, satellites and space missions. The Tupolev Company was the first in the world to design and produce a supersonic aircraft. Also, in 1957, the USSR, one of the stronger economic giants, put into space the first artificial satellite in history, Sputnik 1. The biggest plane currently flying in the world right now is the Russian-made “Antonov”. In the late 80s, this block accounted for 25 percent of the world’s civil aircraft production and 40 percent of the military aircraft production. The Russian-built Superjet 100 relies on the most advanced technology in global aviation.
The navigation system of the Superjet 100 was designed by the French company Thales Avionics. This system is also used by other companies in the industry, such as Airbus. The interior features were designed by the internationally recognized Italian company, Pininfarina.
The Superjet 100 was first introduced in the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, the largest exhibition for the global aviation industry, this is the first time that a Mexican airline has participated by presenting an airplane for it’s fleet.
The Interjet’s operational efficiency and commitment to their clients in terms of comfort, made the airline to change the aircraft’s 108 seats original configuration to one of only 93 seats, with 34 inches (86 centimeters) of space between each row.
In the last month, Interjet opened nine regional routes that strengthen Mexico’s air connectivity and that depart from the Mexico City International Airport to Aguascalientes, Campeche, La Paz, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Minatitlan, Reynosa, Torreon and Zacatecas.
The airline’s expansion strategy has positioned it as the leading airline in the country. According to the last report of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Interjet has mobilized the highest number of passengers domestically and reached a 28 percent market share last June.
Bombardier Aerospace Wins 2013 Masters North American Award for Safety Management System
August 15, 2013
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Aug. 14, 2013) –
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The Master of the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) has awarded Bombardier Aerospace the Master’s North American Award for its industry contributions to air and ground safety practices.
“Following a comprehensive review of several strong candidates, we are delighted to recognize Bombardier Aerospace for its impressive Safety Management System (SMS): a systematic, explicit and comprehensive lifelong process for managing safety risks beyond regulatory compliance,” said His Honour Tudor Owen, Master.
“Bombardier’s SMS encompasses all aspects of the product lifecycle from design, manufacture and maintenance to flight operations, airport operations, training and parts distribution, and after-life through a centralized Employee Safety Reporting System and seven SMS Standards,” he added.
Founded in London in 1929, the Guild aims to promote the highest standards of flight safety, training and education. Recognition of achievements in aviation is an important aspect of the Guild’s role, each year it presents a number of awards to those who have made a significant contribution to the aviation industry.
“This is a tribute to all our employees who play such a leading role in the advancement of our safety culture with customers, throughout our industry, and across all of Bombardier Aerospace,” said Stephen Orr, Vice President, Quality and Safety Office, Bombardier Aerospace. “Earning this special recognition represents a noteworthy accomplishment.”
Bombardier SMS central themes involve active hazard identification, risk management and performance measurement. To ensure a common standard for safety, all employees in Bombardier Aerospace across the globe undergo a Safety Program either individually with SMS Awareness Training, or collectively via “Aviation Safety Weeks”. To further promote safety culture, individuals and groups are regularly recognized for their contributions to this critically important mission.
This award also marks the second major safety award for Bombardier Aerospace in as many years. In 2011, Flight Safety Foundation awarded the Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award to Bombardier Aerospace for Safety Standdown, staged annually in Wichita, Geneva, Sao Paulo and Shanghai, which typically draws more than 450 corporate, commercial and military attendees.
GAPAN is a collaborative international repository of experienced aviation professionals. Its mission includes the relentless pursuit of the highest standards of airmanship and aviation safety. In addition to the many historic Trophies and Awards in a variety of areas from which the GAPAN executive can draw, regional awards were instituted to ensure each of GAPAN’s five international regions (Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, the Unites States and New Zealand) has its own trophy, to be awarded annually and entirely at the discretion of the Regional Executive, to recognize worthy achievement by any individual or group in the Region.
Vector Aerospace/SECA sign Service Agreement with TAM EXECUTIVA
August 15, 2013
For Immediate Release – August 15, 2013
Toronto, ON – Vector Aerospace (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com) and SECA, a Vector Aerospace Company (SECA – www.seca.vectoraerospace.com); leading providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services are pleased to announce the signing of a Service Agreement with TAM EXECUTIVA, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil to perform engine repair, hot section inspections (HSI), testing, modification, overhaul services, and parts distribution on PT6A and JT15D Series Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines and to perform engine repair, Major Periodic Inspection (MPI), testing, modification, Core Zone Inspection (CZI) services, on TFE 731 Series Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines.
“This Service Agreement is important for Vector Aerospace and SECA, as it is an excellent opportunity for us to present our wide range of fixed-wing and helicopter MRO services within the Latin American market,” says Jeff Poirier, president of Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic. “Our knowledgeable team of Sales and Customer Service specialists look forward to closely working with TAM EXECUTIVA to provide superior service and support their specific repair, overhaul and fleet maintenance requirements.”
Jean-Jacques Reboul, president of SECA (Interim) says, “We look forward to working with TAM EXECUTIVA. It is an excellent opportunity to present our extensive portfolio of services including our GEMS (Global Engine Management Service) program; a combination of support and services aimed at addressing each and every specific need of TAM EXECUTIVA.”
A combined comprehensive service portfolio from Vector Aerospace and SECA includes: Rolls-Royce M250; Rolls-Royce T56/501D; Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T, PT6A, JT15D, PW100, PW305, PW307 and PW308A series engines;Turbomeca Arriel 1 and Arriel 2; General Electric T58 / CT58 and CT-7A / T700 engines; Honeywell TFE731 and Honeywell ALF 502/LF507 (all engine lines include complete test capability); dynamic components, full-service avionics capability; up to and including glass cockpit engineering, development and integration, complete aircraft rewires, as well as airframes and major inspections support for a variety of Eurocopter, Sikorsky, Boeing and AgustaWestland helicopter models.
Sky Airlines dijo adiós a sus Boeing 737
August 8, 2013
Con fecha 30 de julio, la línea aérea chilena Sky Airline dijo adiós a su flota de aviones Boeing 737-200, los que en sus once años de operación transportaron un total de once millones de pasajeros sin haber sufrido jamás un accidente.-
En su reemplazo, la empresa ha incorporado birreactores Airbus A319 y A320, los que cubren servicios dentro de Chile y a Argentina, Bolivia y Perú, contemplándose en un cercano futuro, la apertura de rutas a Brasil.
EASA Certifies Raisbeck Engineering’s Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers for the King Air 200 Family
August 8, 2013
August 8, 2013 – Seattle, Wash. – On July 23rd, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified Raisbeck Engineering’s Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers for all 200-Series Beechcraft King Airs. The propellers meet both the FAA/EASA Certification requirements and the strict environmental protection requirements of the European Community. European operators will now benefit from this EASA certification release.
These benefits include quieter operation and increased thrust, due to the effects of blade sweep and increased propeller diameter. Striking ramp presence is another tangible benefit. The Raisbeck Swept Blade Propellers are also fully certified with the Raisbeck EPIC Platinum Performance Package* and attractively priced when purchased in combination with the EPIC System. The FAA/EASA has also fully certified the EPIC/Swept Propeller Airplane Flight Manual Supplement, providing the operator with the best overall performance of any King Air ever certified or offered, regardless of model.
Raisbeck and Hartzell Propeller teamed to develop and certify the Swept Props, the first business aviation turbine propeller to apply practical swept-wing theory as an integral part of their design. Deliveries of Production Swept Blade Propellers began in the United States in March 2013. They provide over 1,090 feet improvement in published FAA takeoff performance compared to the OEM propellers. The sweep of the blades allows for a larger diameter prop for greater thrust with noticeably lower cabin noise.
“Noise levels are extremely important to European aviation,” said Raisbeck Customer Support VP Bill Lally. “The combination of shorter runway requirements and quieter operation will open up many European Community airfields to King Air operators who install them.”
The new propellers are built with proven, affordable aluminum construction by Hartzell Propeller, the leader in General Aviation propeller manufacturing. The research and design phase of the new turbofan’s development took over three years, led by Hartzell’s Michael Schulte and Raisbeck’s Davud Kasparov. Working together they honed an attractive, efficient, and revolutionary propeller.
Ambicioso plan de desarrollo aeroportuario chileno
August 7, 2013
Destinado a absorber una demanda de 50 millones de viajes anuales al 2030, el gobierno chileno se encuentra embarcado en un ambicioso plan de desarrollo aeroportuario, el que contempla algunas obras ya en ejecución y otras a realizarse en los próximos años.-
Plan que considera inversiones fiscales por $ 41.083 millones y US $ 1000 millones por parte de las empresas que se adjudiquen las licitaciones a que se llamará para entregar la administración de nuevos aeródromos, o la ampliación de los ya existentes.-
A la del aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez y la construcción de su nuevo edificio terminal y a la próxima inauguración del aeródromo de la Araucanía en Temuco, se agregarán mejoras sustantivas en el aeropuerto Diego Aracena de Iquique, una nueva pista y edificio terminal en el aeródromo El Loa de Calama, un nuevo edificio terminal en el aeropuerto Cerro Moreno de Antofagasta, la remodelación del terminal del aeródromo La Florida de La Serena, seguido de un nuevo aeródromo en Tongoy. Ampliación de la pista y terminal del aeródromo Carriel Sur en Concepción y nuevas pistas en el aeropuerto El Tepual de Puerto Montt y en el aeródromo de Balmaceda. Campo aéreo, este último, cuyo terminal también será ampliado y entregado a la administración privada.-
A todo lo anterior, se mencionan obras en Zapahuira, Chaitén, Puerto Natales y Teniente Marsh, en territorio antártico chileno, puerta de entrada al helado continente desde Sudamérica.-
Finalmente, se dio a conocer el próximo inicio de la anhelada construcción del aeródromo de Peldehue al norte de Santiago, que vendrá a aliviar al ya muy saturado aeródromo Eulogio Sánchez, donde funciona gran parte de la aviación corporativa y deportiva capitalina.
Legacy 500 da Embraer Aviação Executiva estreia na LABACE 2013
August 7, 2013
São José dos Campos, 7 de agosto de 2013 – O jato executivo Legacy 500 da Embraer faz sua primeira aparição pública no Brasil durante a 10ª edição da Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), de 14 a 16 de agosto, no Aeroporto de Congonhas (CGH), em São Paulo. A nova aeronave iniciou sua turnê mundial por Genebra, na Suíça, em maio deste ano e estará em Las Vegas, nos Estados Unidos, no mês de outubro.
O Legacy 500 é a única aeronave da categoria midzise a utilizar um completo sistema eletrônico de comandos de voo fly-by-wire, que proporciona maior conforto, eficiência e reduz a carga de trabalho dos pilotos, aumentando ainda mais a segurança da operação. A entrada da aeronave em serviço está prevista para o primeiro semestre de 2014.
“Tradicionalmente, a LABACE é palco para a apresentação das novidades do setor para a região e temos a satisfação de expor pela primeira vez ao público da América Latina o Legacy 500, um novo jato executivo que quebrou paradigmas em sua categoria ao antecipar tecnologias e necessidades do mercado”, disse Marco Túlio Pellegrini, Vice-Presidente de Operações da Embraer Aviação Executiva. “Esta será a maior participação da Embraer desde a primeira edição da feira, em 2004, o que ilustra bem o nosso forte posicionamento entre as maiores forças deste competitivo mercado”.
Além do Legacy 500, a Empresa também terá em exposição estática os jatos Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Legacy 650 e o Lineage 1000, o maior e mais luxuoso jato do portfólio da Embraer Aviação Executiva.
Para apresentar sua visão de mercado e as novidades que estarão na LABACE, a Embraer Aviação Executiva realizará uma coletiva de imprensa na terça-feira, dia 13, às 15 horas, na sala Santos Dumont, no local da exposição, no Aeroporto de Congonhas, antiga área da Vasp.
Cessna Activities at Latin America Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition – LABACE São Paulo
August 6, 2013
WICHITA, Kan., Aug 6, 2013 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, will this year be showcasing the newest items in Cessna’s wide-ranging portfolio of aircraft, including the Citation Latitude mock-up, the evolutionary new Citation Sovereign and the powerful utility turboprop, the Grand Caravan EX and TTx. The exhibit, Latin America Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (LABACE) is the world´s second largest business aviation convention, and Latin America´s largest. The show will take place in São Paulo, Brazil. Cessna’s exhibit will be hosted by TAM Aviação Executiva, a Cessna Authorized Sales Facility in Brazil.
Cessna media activities during the show will include:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Cessna and TAM will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. local time, at the TAM exhibit.
Company Executive Interviews
The following Cessna executives will be available for interviews during LABACE:
Roxanne Bernstein, senior vice president, Marketing and Communications
Jodi Noah, senior vice president, Single Engine and Propeller Aircraft
Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Sales
Exhibit Details
Dates: Wednesday, August 14 through Friday, August 16
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The joint Cessna/TAM static display includes the following aircraft:
Citation Latitude mock up
Citation Sovereign
Citation XLS+
Cessna TTx
Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair
Citation CJ4
Cessna Mustang
Grand Caravan EX
Lan Argentina continúa operando con normalidad en Aeroparque
August 5, 2013
Enrique Cueto, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Latam, aseguró que Lan Argentina continúa operando con normalidad en Aeroparque de Buenos Aires, saliendo al paso de noticias publicadas en distintos medios, que han señalado que el gobierno argentino habría obligado a la empresa a dejar el hangar que ocupa en dicho aeropuerto.-
“Lan Argentina tiene un contrato para operar su hangar y la base de mantenimiento para sus aviones hasta el año 2023 en Aeroparque”, recalcó.-
A su vez, Ignacio Cueto, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Lan Airlines, expresó; “Tenemos toda la esperanza de que eso se respete”.-
Cabe señalar, que después de lo sucedido a LAN con Intercargo, estos trascendidos en el sentido que el gobierno de la nación trasandina estaría haciendo todos los esfuerzos por perjudicar a LAN en favor de la estatal Aerolíneas Argentinas, han sido recibidos con profunda preocupación en el ambiente aeronáutico chileno.
Second Interjet SSJ100 ready for Mexico
August 2, 2013
Venice (Italy) August 2, 2013
On August 2rd, 2013 the second Interjet Sukhoi Superjet 100 was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) on completion of customization and technical acceptance procedure. It took off from Venice Marco Polo airport for a ferry flight to Toluca (Mexico).
The MSN 95024 is the second aircraft to be delivered to the Mexican carrier Interjet, launch customer in the western market.
The airplane is to fly to Toluca (Mexico) stopping only in Reykjavik (Island), Goose Bay (Canada) and Bangor (Maine, USA). Similarly, the first Interjet SSJ100 performed successfully a route of 5100 km from Bangor directly to Toluca (Mexico), skipping two stops initially planned at Washington D.C (USA) and San Antonio (Texas). Thus the SSJ100 confirmed its superior aerodynamics and outstanding performance on longer range routes.
The second ferry flight is crewed by two Interjet pilots, Capt. Juan Carlos Balcazar Zuniga and Capt. Senobio Federico Guzman Harrison with Capt. Alberto Zucconi Galli Fonseca of SuperJet International’s Training Center.
“With the handover of the first SSJ100 to Interjet on July 22nd, the departure of the second aircraft is another great milestone. The third aircraft is being customized at SJI facilities and 5 more are to be completed by year-end. We are aware that this is just the first steps in a long road to be traveled. But these successful results demonstrate that SJI is on track!” says Mr. Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International.
The SSJ100 is a state-of-the-art regional jet developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Alenia Aermacchi. It incorporates the most modern Western technology and offers the highest standards of quality and comfort available in the 100-seats segment.
Interjet chose a 93-seats (34’ pitch) configuration, in accordance with the airline’s high standards for passenger comfort. The exclusive interior features were designed by Italian Pininfarina. Compared to other aircraft used to serve the domestic routes in Mexico, the SSJ100 offers wider seats.
The SSJ100 is the first Russian–Italian aircraft in full compliance with the most rigorous western air safety standards of EASA, IAC-AR, ENAC and Mexican DGAC civil aviation authorities.
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