AJW Aviation signs new 5 year power-by-the-hour contract with SmartLynx
April 3, 2014
London, April 2nd 2014: AJW Aviation has signed a five year contract with SmartLynx, the Latvian based wet-lease and charter specialist. This new power by-the-hour agreement sees the relationship between AJW and SmartLynx extending to 2019, following on from a successful five year PBH agreement signed in 2009.
The European airline provides full charter operation for its home markets of Latvia and Estonia and also wet leases its fleet of A320-200 Airbus aircraft. The existing fleet of nine aircraft, plus a planned expansion to eleven this summer, will be covered within this agreement.
As part of this contract, AJW will base tailored spare parts inventories at numerous hubs which can be accessed as and when required, illustrating AJW’s capacity to be flexible and adapt to specific customer needs. In addition, SmartLynx will benefit from AJW’s excellent AOG coverage at almost all points of operation.
Declan Meagher, Director – Europe commented, “We are delighted to continue our successful relationship with SmartLynx. Following the tender process, SmartLynx chose AJW once again due to the organisation’s ability to handle large fleets, as well as our customer support and professionalism of staff. The high quality of our AOG Service was also a critical factor in SmartLynx awarding the contract to AJW.”
Serving a global customer base of around 1,000 airlines with nearly 500 aircraft under contract, AJW offers fully integrated support solutions to airline and MRO organisations. The flexibility and range of nose-to-tail services mean that it is fast becoming the partner of choice to those seeking competitive advantage.
Sugestão de pauta: Copa do Mundo é a oportunidade para o Brasil deixar como legado um ambiente mais seguro
April 3, 2014
• Em 2012, a Infraero – Empresa Brasileira de Infraestrutura Aeroportuária – divulgou que os aeroportos das capitais onde acontecerão os jogos da Copa do Mundo FIFA 2014 receberam aproximadamente 18,2 milhões de passageiros internacionais. Os aeroportos que mais registraram movimento foram Galeão, no Rio de Janeiro; Confins/Belo Horizonte, em Minas Gerais; e Cuiabá, em Mato Grosso.
• Já no início deste ano, a Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac) autorizou a operação de 1.973 voos extras no país durante a Copa do Mundo. As rotas adicionais mais pedidas foram Fortaleza (CE) – Guarulhos (SP), Santos Dumont (RJ) – Viracopos (SP), Galeão (RJ) – Aeroparque (Argentina), Brasília – Guarulhos, e Galeão – Ezeiza (Argentina).
• Além disso, segundo estudo realizado pela International Air Transport Association (IATA), até 2016 o Brasil se tornará o terceiro maior mercado de transporte de passageiros domésticos do mundo, atrás apenas dos Estados Unidos e China.
Os dados indicam que o Brasil está aumentando cada vez mais a demanda de voos e, principalmente, o fluxo de passageiros nos aeroportos brasileiros. Mas, diante deste cenário, como garantir segurança e agilidade na inspeção de pessoas e bagagens nos terminais aeroportuários?
O Brasil tem a oportunidade de implementar durante a Copa do Mundo e Jogos Olímpicos os mais modernos sistemas de detecção. Se executada da forma correta, esta inovação possibilitará ao país dar um salto qualitativo no segmento deixando como legado um ambiente mais seguro para toda a população.
Além disso, quando comparamos aos eventos anteriores de grande porte, o país teve êxito quando sediou a Copa das Confederações, Rio + 20, 5 ° Jogos Mundiais Militares – Rio 2011, Eco-92 e os Jogos Pan-Americanos Rio 2007. Neste último evento, a Smiths Detection participou com apoio operacional no país. Ao todo foram disponibilizados mais de 90 sistemas de inspeção HI-SCAN 6040i (para bagagem de mão) e 12 sistemas de inspeção por raios X HI-SCAN 100100V, utilizados em uma variedade de aplicações, inclusive em lavanderias, alimentos e para análise de outros produtos que entravam na vila dos atletas. A Smiths também esteve presente no controle de acesso em mais de 20 locais diferentes do evento, com a utilização de 1 Silhouette Scan Mobile 300 – unidade móvel de raios X e 1 HCVM 4028 – sistema de inspeção móvel de alta energia, para completas inspeções de área, além de serviço local completo incluindo operadores de Pontos de Verificação, logística e suporte técnico.
O CEO da Smiths Detection Brasil, Danilo Dias, está disponível para comentar sobre essa tendência do crescimento no setor aeroportuário e sobre atuação do país na preparação de grandes eventos. O executivo também pode explicar como o Brasil pode deixar como legado um ambiente mais seguro com a implementação dos sistemas mais avançados de detecção de metais, scanners corporais com tecnologia de ondas milimétricas, sistemas de raios X, detecção de ameaças químicas entre outros. Existem também equipamentos que podem distinguir precisamente líquidos ameaçadores de líquidos benignos em garrafas fechadas de vidro e plástico, independentemente se elas são claras, translúcidas ou congeladas.
Beechcraft to celebrate King Air 50th anniversary at 2014 Sun ’n Fun Fly-In
April 3, 2014
LAKELAND, Fla., April 1, 2014 – Beechcraft Corporation, part of the Textron Aviation segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT), announced today it will commemorate the 50th anniversary of its line of King Air turboprops with attendees at this year’s Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo April 1-6 in Lakeland, Fla. The current production King Airs – the 350i, 250 and C90GTx – along with the Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 will be on display at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport throughout the event, and at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2 the company will celebrate the anniversary with cake, refreshments and giveaways at its static display.
“We’re certain that among the 200,000 attendees expected in Lakeland, many will join us to honor 50 years of innovation in durability, utility and comfort while looking ahead to the future with all of our current production King Airs on display,” said Christi Tannahill, senior vice president, Turboprop Aircraft. “We’re also looking forward to joining in the celebration of the 40th birthday of Sun ’n Fun, an event that always offers an excellent chance to connect with our many enthusiastic pilots and owners.”
Company pilots flew the first official flight of the conforming prototype of the King Air Model 90 on Jan. 20, 1964. Since then, Beechcraft has delivered nearly 7,200 King Airs with the worldwide fleet surpassing 60 million flight hours.
CAE launches its CAE 7000XR Series full-flight simulator, an evolution of the industry benchmark
April 3, 2014
ORLANDO, FLORIDA–(Marketwired – April 1, 2014) – (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) – CAE today announced at the World Aviation Training Conference and Tradeshow (WATS) in Orlando the introduction of the CAE 7000XR Series full-flight simulator (FFS), the latest evolution of CAE’s industry benchmark FFS. Designed in collaboration with our customers, the CAE 7000XR Series sets a new standard in level D full-flight simulators.
Leveraging the latest advancements in technology and training capabilities, the CAE 7000XR Series is designed to optimize life-cycle costs for our customers and to address new and future training requirements. Enhanced features include a re-designed instructor office with support for mobile devices and real-time data analysis and feedback, embedded training capabilities to address the new FAA regulation related to Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, and the CAE Flightscape Insight(TM) debriefing station with the Simulator Operational Quality Assurance (SOQA) system to assess training effectiveness. The CAE 7000XR Series also introduces the new CAE Sentinel diagnostic application, designed to optimize life-cycle operation by real-time monitoring, preventive and predicative maintenance, and advanced capabilities for support and troubleshooting.
“At CAE, we have a longstanding heritage of technology leadership and innovation. With the CAE 7000XR Series, we are taking the industry benchmark to the next level, offering our customers intuitive solutions that enhance the efficiency of their training operations and provides a platform for future technological advancements,” said Nick Leontidis, CAE Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services. “This new product demonstrates our commitment to be the airlines’ training partner of choice.”
The CAE 7000XR Series will become the common platform for all CAE civil aircraft full-flight simulators. The first CAE 7000XR Series FFSs, built for the B737NG and for the A320 aircraft types, will be ready for training during the third quarter of 2014.
Saab and Pilatus secure closer ties through Memorandum of Understanding
April 3, 2014
Defence and security company Saab has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swiss company Pilatus which includes working together to provide a PC-21 training solution for the Swedish Air Force if they decide to replace their SK 60.
On Friday 28 March, inBern,Switzerland, Saab CEO and President Håkan Buskhe and Lennart Sindahl, Executive Vice President and Head of Aeronautics at Saab, put their signatures to a MoU withPilatus, the Swiss aircraft manufacturer.
The MoU, signed by Pilatus’ CEO Markus Bucher and Jim Roche, Vice-President Government Aviation and Deputy CEO, places Saab and Pilatus on a footing to cooperate in the replacement of the Swedish Air Force’s current pilot trainer aircraft, the SK 60, shouldSwedendecide to replace the fleet.
“We are very pleased to be working closer with Pilatus and look forward to exploring other business opportunities inSwitzerland. This is a result of a long dialogue that began with the selection of the Gripen E inSwitzerland. It truly shows that there are extended business opportunities that can result from the Gripen decision,” says Håkan Buskhe, Saab’s CEO and President.
SK 60 is the designation given by the Swedish Air Force for the Saab 105 trainer aircraft, which Saab developed in the early 1960s for the Air Force. Currently Saab has a full turnkey contract with Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for the Swedish Air Force’s SK 60s and the SK 60s at FMV’s test and evaluation unit.
“Saab’s SK 60 has helped train generations of Swedish Air Force pilots and we are pleased to enter into a MoU withPilatus, to proactively explore its replacement with the PC-21, a highly capable and affordable training platform for pilots,” says Lennart Sindahl, Executive Vice President and Head of Aeronautics at Saab.
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.
Garmin Introduces VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle and Aviator Action Pack
April 2, 2014
Garmin is excited to announce an aviation-specific addition to the VIRB action camera family. VIRB, the first true HD 1080p action camera offers the aviation market new capabilities brought on by several new accessories. VIRB Elite features a unique 1.4-inch Chroma™ color display, which makes setup and playback simple and ensures pilots capture the in-flight footage they desire. VIRB Elite offers up to three hours of HD video to be recorded on a single charge and offers built-in GPS, WiFi and ANT+™ connectivity for added functionality with a variety of Garmin products.
The VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle and Aviator Action Pack offer a new stereo headset audio cable, so pilot-to-pilot communications and air traffic control transmissions can be heard and embedded within the video. Also new to VIRB, a propeller filter reduces propeller distortion created while filming video in-flight. Even while taking high quality still photos with VIRB, propeller distortion is reduced from the photo when the prop filter is attached. The prop filter conveniently screws on to the front of VIRB, allowing pilots to easily remove the filter when filming other activities.
The Aviator Action Pack includes all of the accessories in the VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle and adds the D2 Pilot Watch. The D2 Pilot Watch can wirelessly connect to VIRB, adding to the convenience of filming and taking photos in-flight. When VIRB is paired with D2, pilots may start/stop video and take photos, all controlled from the D2 Pilot Watch. The seamless integration between VIRB Elite, D2, and Garmin Pilot along with all of the accessories, gives pilots everything they need to easily capture videos and photos in-flight in a single package – for a great price!
In addition to the new headset cable and prop filter for aviation, Garmin is adding a suction cup mount, 16G Class 10 microSD card, and a free six-month trial to Garmin Pilot, to both bundles. The VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle offers the most popular accessories used by pilots.
VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle $549.00
VIRB Elite HD action camera
- Headset audio cable
- Propeller filter
- 16 GB, Class 10 microSD card
- Suction cup mount
- Six-month trial of Garmin Pilot
Aviator Action Pack $899.00
VIRB Elite HD action camera
- D2 Pilot Watch
- Headset audio cable
- Propeller filter
- 16 GB, Class 10 microSD card
- Suction cup mount
- Six-month trial of Garmin Pilot
The VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle and Aviator Action Pack offer pilots a comprehensive package to takeoff and go flying. Cross product compatibility with VIRB, D2, and Garmin Pilot offer pilots more functionality, which comes with the same reliability and superiority pilots trust with their Garmin avionics. Existing VIRB action cameras are compatible with the new headset audio cable and prop filter and may be purchased separately. The prop filter is available for $49.99 and the headset audio cable is also $49.99.
Select Garmin dealers will offer the VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle and the Aviator Action Pack at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, April 1-6th in Lakeland, Florida. Additionally, select dealers will have the VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle and the Aviator Action Pack available at AERO Friedrichshafen, April 9-12th.
ALTA Appoints Karolina Torres as Director of Member & Industry Relations; Marlene Lorca-Bucksbaum Retires from ALTA
April 2, 2014
Miami (Marzo 24, 2014) – ALTA, la Asociación Latinoamericana y del Caribe de Transporte Aéreo, nombró a Karolina Torres como su nueva Directora de Membresías y Relaciones con la Industria, a partir del pasado mes de enero. Ella reportará al Sr. Eduardo Iglesias, Director Ejecutivo de ALTA.
Karolina se encargará de supervisar el portafolio de miembros de la Asociación, fortalecer la base existente y adquirir nuevos miembros. También será responsable de estrechar las relaciones con los miembros y otros actores de la industria para emprender e influenciar iniciativas con el fin de mejorar la seguridad operacional y rentabilidad, entre otros, para el beneficio de la aviación en todas las Américas.
Eduardo Iglesias manifestó, “Karolina es una profesional con gran experiencia en la industria aérea, lo que le servirá tanto a ella como a ALTA en su principal rol como constructora de relaciones. Estamos muy complacidos de tenerla a bordo del equipo de ALTA.”
Karolina recientemente fue Representante de Ventas y Marketing de Global Airtech. Anteriormente fue la Gerente General de Sonset S.A. en Panamá. Previamente ocupó varios cargos técnicos y operativos en GE Commercial Aviation Services y en Copa Airlines. Karolina es graduada en Ingeniería Industrial de la Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT), en Panamá. Ha vivido en Costa Rica, Panamá y Brasil.
Karolina reemplaza a Marlene Lorca-Bucksbaum, quien representó a ALTA como Directora de Relaciones con los Miembros desde 2004. En ese papel, la Sra. Lorca-Bucksbaum hizo importantes contribuciones al crecimiento y evolución de ALTA como una Asociación que, junto con sus miembros, impulsa una agenda influyente para contribuir al mejoramiento de la aviación Latinoamericana y del Caribe.
Embraer entrega primeiro E-Jet à SkyWest Inc.
April 2, 2014
São José dos Campos – SP, 28 de março de 2014 – A Embraer entregou nesta quinta-feira, dia 27, em cerimônia na sede da Empresa, em São José dos Campos, o primeiro jato E175 à SkyWest Inc. (SkyWest), baseada em Utah, nos Estados Unidos. Esta aeronave faz parte do pedido firme assinado pela empresa aérea para 40 jatos E175. A SkyWest Airlines vai operar os aviões para a United Airlines sob a marca United Express. Os E175 estão configurados em duas classes de serviço, com 76 assentos.
O contrato prevê ainda outros 60 pedidos firmes reconfirmáveis, condicionados à assinatura de novos acordos de compra de capacidade (CPA-Capacity Purchase Agreement, em inglês) por parte da SkyWest com empresas aéreas dos EUA. Além disso, estão contempladas opções para mais 100 jatos E175, elevando o potencial total do pedido para até 200 aviões.
Em um acordo adicional com a Embraer, a SkyWest tornou-se o cliente-lançador do jato E175-E2, encomendando 100 aviões com outras 100 opções adicionais, com entregas começando em 2020.
A SkyWest é o maior grupo aéreo regional do mundo e controla a SkyWest Airlines e a ExpressJet Airlines. Ambas as companhias aéreas têm uma longa história com a Embraer e foram algumas das primeiras clientes do turboélice EMB 120 Brasilia. Mais de 40 aviões deste modelo continuam voando nas rotas da SkyWest Airlines, principalmente no oeste dos Estados Unidos. A ExpressJet Airlines opera 251 aeronaves da família ERJ 145 e é a maior operadora do modelo no mundo.
Como líder no segmento de jatos de 70 a 130 assentos, a Embraer continua a investir na família de E-Jets, atualmente utilizada por cerca de 65 companhias aéreas de 45 países.
Embraer Aviação Executiva seleciona Universal Aviation como provedora de serviços aeroportuários em Sorocaba
April 2, 2014
Sorocaba – SP, 27 de março de 2014 – A Embraer anunciou hoje que a Universal Aviation, divisão de apoio em solo da Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., será a provedora de serviços de FBO (Fixed Based Operations) do novo Centro de Serviços para aviação executiva da Embraer, localizado no aeroporto Bertram Luiz Leupolz (SOD), em Sorocaba, interior de São Paulo. A Universal Aviation vai atender os atuais clientes da Embraer e outros operadores de aviação executiva, em Sorocaba, com apoio a aeronaves em solo.
“É com satisfação que anunciamos que a Universal Aviation atenderá nossos clientes em Sorocaba com os serviços personalizados de alto nível pelos quais a empresa é reconhecida”, disse Edson Carlos Mallaco, Diretor de Suporte e Serviços da Embraer Aviação Executiva. “Servir com excelência é um dos valores da Embraer e este novo Centro de Serviços demonstra o comprometimento que temos com nossos clientes para assegurar sua satisfação plena”.
A nova Unidade da Embraer em Sorocaba conta com uma moderna estrutura de FBO com conveniências exclusivas, como salas VIP, salas de reunião para clientes e de descanso para a tripulação. O Centro oferece ainda serviços de hangaragem, manutenção, reparo e revisão de componentes dos jatos executivos fabricados pela Embraer, incluindo um centro de revitalização de interiores. Toda a equipe de apoio em solo da Universal Aviation é treinada sob o rigoroso padrão de qualidade da empresa para serviços e segurança.
“Uma viagem perfeita pode ser prejudicada por acontecimentos imprevistos em solo”, disse Adolfo Aragon, Vice-Presidente da Universal Aviation. “Estamos preparados para apoiar os operadores de jatos executivos da Embraer e outros clientes em missões para Sorocaba com o mesmo padrão consistente de serviços que temos em mais de 40 pontos de atendimento em todo o mundo. Todos os pedidos serão facilitados com o maior senso de urgência e vamos utilizar todos os nossos recursos globais para oferecer soluções que levem ao sucesso das missões dos clientes”.
Rosoboronexport promotes contacts with Chile
April 2, 2014
At the 18th International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE 2014, which will be held from 25 to 30 March 2014 in Santiago, Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) expects to promote contacts with Chilean partners and continue forming a productive dialogue with Latin American countries, including in the sphere of industrial cooperation.
“Russia’s presence in the Latin American market will expand. We cooperate with virtually all countries in the region and we expect that FIDAE 2014 will open a new phase of cooperation with many countries and, in particular, Chile, – noted Rosoboronexport Deputy Director General Sergey Ladygin, who heads the Company’s delegation at the exhibition. – Some time ago, we held quite productive talks with Chilean partners on helicopter topics, but then a slack period came. I hope that in Santiago we’ll be able to resume negotiations both on this and a number of other promising projects.”
Rosoboronexport’s delegation will hold a series of talks with high-ranking military officials of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Chile and other countries in the region.
Rosoboronexport’s collective action schedule includes talks with several Brazilian companies, where technology cooperation issues will be discussed. Among them are Atlas Taxí Aéro, which is actively operating the Mi-171A1 versatile helicopters, and IAS (Indústria de Aviação e Serviçios), a major industrial company.
It is expected that foreign experts will show increased interest in the Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft, Mi-17-series military transport helicopters, Mi-28NE attack helicopter,
Su-35 multi-role supermaneuverable fighter, and Il-76MD-90A military transport aircraft. The issues related to aftermarket support and service center development in the region will also be discussed within aviation topics. All major Russian SAM systems – Pantsir-S1, Buk- M2E, Tor-M2E and Igla-S – show great promise, too.
“Of course, the Latin American market is traditional for Western European and American manufacturers. However, we offer not just military hardware and armaments that are more cost-effective that their counterparts, but also technology cooperation projects together with them. And gradually, through systematic work in a phased manner based on mutual benefit and transparency, we have succeeded in strengthening our presence in the region,” – said Sergey Ladygin.
Russia has been a traditional exhibitor at FIDAE since 1994. The best Russian aircraft, including the Sukhoi and MiG fighters, were repeatedly demonstrated in the skies over Santiago. In 2002, a group of Chilean parliamentarians made a familiarization flight aboard a Mi-17 helicopter directly at the exhibition. The Ka-32 helicopter underwent demonstration flights in 2008 and the unique Be-200 amphibious aircraft in 2010.
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