Lear 60 Now FAA-Certified with New Raisbeck Aft Fuselage Locker
July 24, 2014
July 23, 2014 — Seattle, Wash. — Raisbeck Engineering received full FAA certification for its Lear 60 Aft Fuselage Locker on July 18th, 2014. It will now be available for purchase and installation at all Raisbeck Authorized Dealer locations that work with Lear 60 owners and operators.
Final certification flights were completed in March of this year and all data was submitted to the FAA, who granted single-airplane STC in May, followed now by the final STC. The first Lear 60 to receive the Aft Fuselage Locker has been in full operation on trips across the U.S. and Europe.
Development of the Aft Fuselage Locker began in June 2008, with the confirmation of technical cooperation between Raisbeck and Bombardier Learjet in Wichita, Kansas. The program involved the addition of a fire-proof shell and a fire detection system. Although it added time to the project, addressing all fire detection and fire containment regulations was an important step in ensuring the locker met the latest FAA requirements and the highest level of safety for customers.
Keith Anderson, Vice President of Engineering for Raisbeck Engineering said that he is very proud of what the Raisbeck team has accomplished during this project.
“The new locker is certified to the most current amendments of the FAA regulations for cargo compartments, which means that it had to meet the latest fire detection and protection requirements. The new AFL for the Lear 60 far exceeds the original requirements that cover the existing aircraft cargo space, only a few feet away from our locker. This is also the first large program for the Raisbeck team that has incorporated all-digital engineering design tools.”
The Aft Fuselage Locker is a well-designed work of art. Streamlining of the aft fuselage to introduce drag-reduction while at the same time enclosing a net baggage volume of over 28 cubic feet involved complex computational fluid dynamics (CFD) engineered by Raisbeck’s design specialists.
“All of us here are in this business for the long haul. Our driving motivation is to make unique contributions to our customers’ needs, and to stay on the cutting edge of technology across a broad front” said Founder and CEO, James Raisbeck. “This program required a huge investment in time and money. But the increased technical tools and know-how in our engineering group along with the added benefits to Lear 60 owners and pilots has been well worth the investment.”
Raisbeck Engineering is proud of the successful efforts to provide the very best, non-compromised system that ingenuity can bring and is excited for the long-awaited series installations.
The A350 XWB embarks on final certification phase
July 24, 2014
World route proving tour to visit 14 cities
The world’s newest airliner, the Airbus A350-900, has taken off this morning for the final stage towards certification. These Route Proving tests are designed to demonstrate readiness for airline operations and will include high airfield performance, auto-landing trials, and airport turnaround and handling services. Some flights will have passengers on board. The A350 world tour itinerary includes 14 major airports worldwide and one route via the North Pole.
The world tour using A350 MSN5 test aircraft forms part of the route proving for certification campaign. The aircraft (MSN5) is one of the fleet of five test aircraft and one of two with a fully functional cabin (42 business class and 223 economy class seats). The A350 flights will be operated by Airbus flight crews with the participation of Airworthiness Authority pilots from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The tests form part of the last trials required for aircraft Type Certification scheduled for Q3 this year. The first airline delivery, to Qatar Airways, will follow towards the end of the year.
The three week trial (four trips) starts in Toulouse, France. Trip one, includes destinations such as Canada via the north-pole and Frankfurt. Trip two to Asia, the world’s fastest growing aviation market, includes visits to Hong Kong and Singapore. The third trip brings the aircraft to Johannesburg and to Sydney. From Sydney it will fly to Auckland, followed by Santiago de Chile and Sao Paulo before returning to Toulouse. On the fourth and final trip, the A350 will depart from Toulouse to Doha, then onto Perth and back to Doha. From Doha it will fly to Moscow, then to Helsinki from where it will fly back to Toulouse.
Today five development A350s are flying and are actively involved in the intensive flight test programme, which has already reached over 540 flights and 2,250 flight hours.
The A350 XWB is the latest addition to the market-leading Airbus Widebody product line. Offering its customers a 25% reduction in fuel-burn, the all-new mid-size long-range A350 XWB Family comprises three versions from 276 to 369 seats. The A350 has carbon fibre fuselage and wings and sets new standards in terms of passenger experience, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. At the end of June 2014, the A350 XWB had won 742 orders from 38 customers worldwide.
Latam Airlines acepta propuesta de pago de gobierno venezolano
July 24, 2014
Latam Airlines comunicó que ha aceptado una propuesta de pago del gobierno venezolano por la deuda correspondiente a 2013 que aquel país tiene con la compañía y que asciende a US $ 148 millones.
Monto que será abonado de acuerdo a un plan de pagos propuesto por Venezuela, pero cuyos detalles no fueron revelados.
Al respecto, las aerolíneas internacionales y la IATA estiman en US $.4000 millones la deuda que dicho país tiene con las compañías aéreas a causa del sistema de control cambiario en aquella nación.
Cabe mencionar que ante la falta de pagos, aerolíneas como Alitalia y Air Canada optaron por suspender sus operaciones en Venezuela, al tanto que otras han disminuido sus frecuencias.
En fases finales ampliaciones en Antofagasta y Calama
July 24, 2014
En sus fases finales se encuentran los trabajos de ampliación de los terminales del aeropuerto “Cerro Moreno” de Antofagasta y del aeródromo “El Loa” de Calama.-
En Antofagasta se trabaja actualmente en las instalaciones del agua potable y en el mejoramiento de la subestación eléctrica.
Con respecto a Calama, el tercero en cuanto al flujo de pasajeros en Chile, el hall del terminal de pasajeros se halla prácticamente terminado y en septiembre próximo se entregarían al uso público los tres nuevos puentes de embarque, con lo que la atención de pasajeros mejorará en forma ostensible.
Junto con ello se trabaja en la construcción de una nueva pista de aterrizaje paralela a la existente, la que una vez puesta en uso, permitirá efectuar una completa reparación a la actual en operación.
Piper to Exhibit M-Class, Twin-Class, Trainer-Class at AirVenture Oshkosh
July 22, 2014
VERO BEACH, Fla., July 22, 2014 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. will display nearly its entire aircraft product line during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, scheduled July 28 – Aug. 3.
“There is no larger or greater general aviation venue in the world than AirVenture Oshkosh,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. “Piper plans to take advantage of this huge gathering of aviators to show off our latest products, from the economical top-of-the line M-Class, to the reliable Twin-Class and proven Trainer-Class Pipers.”
Piper is also planning a press conference on the first day of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture to update the aviation media on recent activities at Piper Aircraft, including a continuation of Piper’s recommitment to pilot training aircraft and an update on the company’s alternative fuel initiative with the Archer DX.
On display at the Piper static exhibit in the Main Aircraft Display area 140-145, 156-161 will be the single-engine turboprop Meridian, pressurized single-engine piston-powered Mirage, and the unpressurized single-engine Matrix, which comprise the Piper M-Class.
Also on display will be the Twin-Class and Trainer-Class Seneca V, outfitted with the recently approved Garmin GFC 700 flight control system. Additionally, Piper will be exhibiting the Trainer-Class Piper Archer, which is proving popular with flight schools around the world.
Boeing Delivers Upgraded French AWACS Aircraft
July 22, 2014
Mission system enhancements provide more actionable information, increase efficiencies
SEATTLE, July 22, 2014 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] on July 17 delivered on schedule the first of four upgraded French Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The upgraded aircraft will increase the fleet’s surveillance, communications and battle management capabilities.
The Mid-Life Upgrade – the largest set of modifications to AWACS aircraft for France – will provide the crew with more actionable information and better situational awareness and increase mission effectiveness and efficiencies.
“The focus, commitment and hard work among Boeing, Air France Industries and French and U.S. government teams were key in achieving this milestone on schedule,” said Steve Swanz, French AWACS program manager for Boeing.
Delivery followed ground and flight tests at Avord Air Force Base and qualification by France’s Direction Générale de l’Armement.
“The French Mid-Life Upgrade program is a model for enhancing intelligence and surveillance capability within the armed forces. This program also demonstrates Boeing’s enduring commitment in providing the French Air Force with a superior air battle management capability,” said Yves Galland, president of Boeing France.
Modifications to the other three French AWACS aircraft are scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2016.
Boeing, as prime contractor, provides hardware, software, engineering and quality assurance support. Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, a Boeing subcontractor on the project, is upgrading the electrical, mechanical and structural systems and mission hardware on the aircraft.
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Nueve grupos ya han precalificado para la relicitación de la concesión del nuevo terminal del aeropuerto A. Merino B.
July 22, 2014
De 21 firmas que adquirieron las bases para postular a la relicitación de la construcción y operación del nuevo terminal de pasajeros del aeropuerto “Arturo Merino Benítez” de Santiago, nueve ya han sido precalificadas por el Ministerio de Obras Públicas.
Entre ellas se cuentan el Grupo Pudahuel, A Port Chile, Flughafen Zürich AG, Aeroports de Paris y Vinci Airports configurando el Grupo Nuevo Pudahuel, el Grupo Costanera, la italiana Astaldi, las hispanas Sacyr y OHL y la brasileña Invepar, mientras otras aún se encuentran tramitando su precalificación.
Modifican bases de licitación nuevo terminal aeropuerto A. Merino B.
July 22, 2014
Con el fin de incorporar al nuevo operador del futuro terminal de pasajeros del aeropuerto “Arturo Merino Benítez” de Santiago la obligación de introducir competencias en la asignación de los servicios anexos a la operación aérea, antes del 18 de noviembre próximo se emitirá una circular aclaratoria, anexa a las bases de licitación.
En ella se mencionará la responsabilidad del nuevo concesionario, de establecer procesos competitivos para asignar los contratos de estacionamientos, comercio y restaurantes.
Novo identificador de explosivos portátil da Smiths Detection aprimora a segurança do dispositivo de resposta
July 21, 2014
Tecnologia com base em Raman identifica substâncias sem contato
São Paulo, 21 de julho de 2014 – A Smiths Detection disponibiliza no mercado brasileiro seu novo equipamento ACE-ID, um avançado identificador químico portátil que foi rigorosamente testado para garantir seu uso seguro e eficaz ao analisar explosivos suspeitos. Ele também identifica produtos químicos industriais tóxicos (TICs) e drogas.
O ACE-ID permite, em até 20 segundos, que equipes da divisão de material bélico explosivo (EOD), esquadrões antibomba, técnicos de materiais perigosos e policiais identifiquem tanto sólidos quanto soluções com base aquosa desconhecida.
O equipamento utiliza espectroscopia Raman, uma técnica a laser para identificar produtos químicos. Com isso, elimina a necessidade de lidar com substâncias potencialmente perigosas e permite a análise através de certos tipos de vidro e plásticos. Uma avançada plataforma a laser do ACE-ID também minimiza o calor nas substâncias que poderiam inflamar em casos positivos para explosivos.
“O ACE-ID oferece uma capacidade de análise de explosivo avançada, possibilitando a segurança dos profissionais dos mais diversos segmentos que necessitam identificar diariamente substâncias perigosas. Com mais este lançamento no Brasil, a Smiths Detection aprimora seu portfólio e eleva a missão de ajudar a proteger as comunidades,” explica Danilo Dias, CEO da Smiths Detection Brasil.
Lion Air selects Rockwell Collins avionics for 234 Airbus A320s
July 21, 2014
Selection among largest commercial airline orders in Rockwell Collins’ history
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (July 21, 2014) – Rockwell Collins today announced that the largest carrier in Indonesia—Lion Air—has selected a comprehensive suite of avionics, including the MultiScan™ Threat Detection System and GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR), for 234 Airbus A320 aircraft. Lion Air’s selection is one of the largest avionics orders by one airline in Rockwell Collins’ history.
“Commercial airline traffic is rapidly expanding in the Asia Pacific region, elevating the need for airlines to select proven, advanced communication, navigation and surveillance avionics that keep passengers safe and comfortable,” said Jim Walker, vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific for Rockwell Collins. “We’re honored by the trust Lion Air is putting in us for an order of this magnitude.”
“With the state-of-the-art and advanced technology of avionics, it will enable Lion Air to avoid flying into hazardous weather conditions and provide a comfortable journey for passengers,” said Mr. Rusdi Kiran, CEO of Lion Air Group. Lion Air was established in 1999 and is one of the largest and fastest growing low-cost carriers in Asia.
Highlighting Lion Air’s order is Rockwell Collins’ MultiScan Threat Detection System, which is a fully-automatic airborne radar system that combines the latest weather science with advanced engineering concepts to identify and analyze thunderstorm cells and alert pilots to threats in the aircraft’s flight path, including severe turbulence.
Lion Air also selected Rockwell Collins’ MMR—the first certified GPS Landing System receiver—which enables high-integrity navigation, including Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Authorization Required (AR) procedures, Category III Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and Category I Global Positioning Landing System (GLS) approaches. The MMR also enables GPS position and availability requirements for ADS-B Out mandates.
Other avionics selected include Rockwell Collins’ automatic direction finder (ADF), distance measuring equipment (DME), VOR short-range radio navigation system and HF/VHF radios.
Deliveries of Lion Air’s new Rockwell Collins-equipped Airbus fleet are beginning this month.
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