AMELIA EARHART COMPLETES AROUND-THE-WORLD FLIGHT IN A PILATUS PC-12 NG
July 20, 2014
ICBC, da China, assina acordo de compra para até 20 E190-E2
July 17, 2014
Brasília – Distrito Federal, 17 de julho de 2014 – Em cerimônia de assinatura que contou com a presença dos presidentes das duas nações, durante a visita de Estado do Presidente chinês, Xi Jinping, ao Brasil, a Embraer firmou um acordo de venda para até 20 E190-E2 com a ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (ICBC Leasing), da China, sendo 10 pedidos firmes e 10 direitos de compra. Os pedidos firmes para as 10 primeiras aeronaves serão incluídos no backlog da Embraer no 3º trimestre de 2014.
O E190-E2 será o primeiro modelo da família de E-Jets E2 a entrar em serviço. O valor do contrato é de USD 1,1 bilhão a preço de lista, caso todos os direitos de compra sejam convertidos em pedidos firmes. As primeiras entregas estão previstas para o início de 2018.
“Ter a ICBC Leasing como arrendador do E2 dá aos nossos potenciais clientes mais uma opção quando pensam em operar estas aeronaves de última geração”, disse Paulo Cesar Silva, Presidente & CEO da Embraer Aviação Comercial. “A ICBC Leasing tem se expandido rapidamente nos últimos anos para se tornar uma das principais empresas de leasing de aeronaves do mundo. O forte apelo dos E-Jets junto às companhias aéreas de todo o mundo foi um fator decisivo para a aquisição dos E2 pela ICBC”.
Estabelecida em 2007 como uma subsidiária integral do Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, um dos maiores bancos do mundo, a ICBC Leasing é proprietária e gerencia uma frota de aproximadamente 380 aeronaves. Em junho de 2012, a ICBC Leasing adquiriu 10 jatos executivos Legacy 650, sendo cinco opções, seguindo um Memorando de Entendimento assinado em abril daquele ano.
“Estamos satisfeitos em fazer parte do programa E-Jets E2 e ampliar ainda mais nossa parceria com a Embraer”, disse Cong Lin, CEO da ICBC Leasing. “Adicionar os E-Jets E2 ao nosso portfólio vai diversificar nossos recursos, fortalecer a nossa liderança no mercado de leasing e nos apoiar na expansão do mercado de leasing de aviação regional. Estamos confiantes que esses novos jatos trarão grandes benefícios para os nossos clientes.”
O programa E-Jets E2 reforça o comprometimento da Embraer em investir continuamente na linha de jatos comerciais da Empresa e manter sua estabelecida liderança de mercado no segmento de 70 a 130 assentos. Motores de última geração, em conjunto com novas asas aerodinamicamente avançadas, controles de voo totalmente fly-by-wire e avanços em outros sistemas resultarão em melhorias significativas no consumo de combustível, custos de manutenção, emissões e ruído externo.
Airbus wins business worth more than $75 billion for 496 aircraft at Farnborough Air Show 2014 – a new Airbus record at Farnborough
July 17, 2014
· Customers endorse newly launched A330neo with 121 commitments;
· A320neo Family continues to outpace the competition with 317 orders
· Airbus achieves the 3,000th A320neo Family order during the show
During the 2014 Farnborough Air Show, Airbus won US$75.3 billion worth of business for a total of 496 aircraft, making it by far the largest Farnborough show for Airbus – both in terms of dollar value and also in the number aircraft. The deals comprise Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for 138 aircraft worth $36.9 billion and purchase orders for 358 aircraft worth $38.4 billion.
The show kicked-off with the launch of the A330neo, followed by a brisk slew of announcements from major customers for a total of 121 A330neos worth $33.2 billion. Leading the charge was Air Asia X with a deal for 50 A330-900neos worth $13.8 billion. This landmark selection from one of Asia’s fastest growing carriers, in addition to the stamp of approval from the leading lessors ALC, Avolon and CIT, have together provided further proof that Airbus and Rolls-Royce have made the right choice to build on the outstanding success of the medium-range A330 airliner with the latest technology Trent engines. Furthermore, in doing so, Airbus is proud to continue to develop this platform as the ideal complement to its bigger and long-range brother, the A350 XWB, in the Airbus leading Widebody Family.
In the single-aisle sector, Airbus’ A320 Family garnered an impressive 363 commitments worth $39.0 billion. Of these, the orders for 317 A320neo and A321neo aircraft worth $34.4 billion is a further reflection of how the A320neo Family continues to outpace the competition. To add the icing to the cake, Airbus achieved the 3,000th A320neo Family sale during the show. The milestone was reached when SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 110 A320neo aircraft, marking the show’s biggest vote of confidence for the leading Single Aisle aircraft Family.
John Leahy, Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer, Customers said: “The orders and commitments we’ve received at this record-breaking Farnborough for both the A330neo and A320neo families are together an unequivocally resounding endorsement for these most cost-efficient aircraft.” He adds: “For both our single-aisle and widebody categories, the high representation of lessors – widely regarded as the global ‘barometer’ of the industry – is indicative of the long term confidence in the capacity needs for sustainable growth for the airlines in the years ahead.”
Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern family of airliners, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus has delivered more than 8,500 aircraft to some 360 customers worldwide and has a backlog of more than 5,500 aircraft. Airbus has design and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, the UK and Spain as well as subsidiaries in the US, China, India, Japan and in the Middle East.
Hong Kong Aviation Capital orders 70 A320neo Family aircraft
July 17, 2014
Lessor confirms strong market demand for the efficient A320neo Family
Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC), a fast growing aircraft leasing company based in Hong Kong, has signed a firm order with Airbus for a total of 70 A320neo Family aircraft (40 A320neo and 30 A321neo)
The contract was finalised at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow by Donal Boylan, CEO of HKAC and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. The agreement follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the 2013 Paris Air Show.
“We are pleased to have finalised the order for 70 A320neo Family aircraft with Airbus. The green credentials of the NEO is one of the key factors for us to choose the aircraft and through reduced fuel burn and emissions, HKAC will enable its airline clients to reduce operating cost while improving their environment impact,” said Donal Boylan, CEO of HKAC. “In addition, the A321neo will enable operators to deliver reduced operating cost per seat, and better compete where airport slots are restricted,” added Donal Boylan.
“We are delighted to welcome Hong Kong Aviation Capital as a new customer for the NEO. It demonstrates the continuing confidence of the market in the world’s most popular and efficient single-aisle aircraft. The A320neo Family is a valuable and profitable asset for lessors and operators”, said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
HKAC currently has a portfolio of over 50 single and twin aisle Airbus aircraft. It provides financing leasing services to several airlines in Asia and worldwide. This is HKAC’s first direct order with any aircraft manufacturer.
The A320neo “new engine option” incorporates many innovations, including latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together deliver 15 percent in fuel savings and a reduction of 3,600 tonnes of CO2 per aircraft per year. With more than 3,000 orders received from more than 57 customers since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent of the market, clearly demonstrating its leadership.
Garmin® Pilot™ Goes Global
July 17, 2014
Introducing Premium Worldwide Navigation Data Plus European and Canadian Charts
OLATHE, Kan. /July 17, 2014/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced worldwide coverage of the Garmin Pilot application for iPad and iPhone, which provides flight planning capabilities, comprehensive weather information and full-featured navigation. Pilots also have access to expanded coverage of European charts in a single application, including geo-referenced FliteCharts® and SafeTaxi® airport diagrams. Additionally, new features such as FastFind and Smart Airspace™ offer customers efficient flight planning capabilities, quick waypoint entry and intuitive airspace navigation.
“Flight planning applications in the cockpit continue to grow in popularity and Garmin Pilot incorporates game-changing features like worldwide flight planning, all-inclusive weather coverage and navigation information,” said Carl Wolf, vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “Customers around the globe have been asking for a premium, feature-rich application and Garmin has delivered, backed by decades of industry-leading experience in navigation. Garmin Pilot incorporates a familiar user-interface and innovative features so pilots have access to the information they need to make informed decisions.”
Flight Planning Capabilities
Garmin Pilot streamlines pre-flight planning, allowing pilots to review weather and flight plan, as well as download and review charts ahead of each flight. Rich, interactive maps integrated within Garmin Pilot offer worldwide coverage using a combination of both Jeppesen and Garmin’s navigation data, so flight planning is simple for pilots around the globe. Highly configurable moving maps allow pilots to choose between track-up or north-up orientation. In track-up mode, labels are always upright and easy to read because map information is displayed in the direction of flight. Further customization allows pilots to tailor maps to their personal preferences including map color, visibility range, display of NAVAIDs and more. Unique to Garmin Pilot, a radial menu provides easy on-screen access to create user waypoints, navigate direct-to, graphically edit flight plans, view weather conditions and airport information at a glance.
Global Weather
Weather information including METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, NOTAMs and winds aloft may be displayed graphically as an overlay on the moving map page, within the airport information page and as a widget in split-screen mode using an iPad. Text-based weather products may be viewed in split-screen mode and using the NavTrack feature, so pilots can easily see and intuitively understand weather trends along their route. Additionally, radar and satellite imagery for Western Europe, Canada, Australia and the U.S. provide pilots with even more weather products so its easy to determine if precipitation or cloud cover will impact a particular flight.
Feature-Rich Navigation
Garmin Pilot reduces the amount of paper charts needed to complete a flight, offering pilots electronic flight bag capabilities around the globe. Configurable maps give customers the option to customize the display of charts, weather overlays, terrain and obstacles in split screen view, so a variety of information can be displayed simultaneously. Visual Reporting Points (VRPs), commonly found in Europe are overlaid on the moving map page, allowing pilots to easily report their position. Customers also have access to optional geo-referenced European FliteCharts (terminal procedures) for select countries. Garmin Pilot optionally supports European VFR and IFR charts with VFR data sourced directly from Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) and IFR charts from Eurocontrol. Pilots may easily navigate unfamiliar airports with SafeTaxi, which conveniently displays geo-referenced airport diagrams throughout portions of Europe, directly on the moving map. FliteCharts and SafeTaxi coverage is further extended into Canada and includes approaches, departures and arrival procedures. Global terrain, as well as U.S. and Europe obstacle alerting available within Garmin Pilot, offers an enhanced level of situational awareness in even the most challenging terrain environments.
Similar to features found within Garmin avionics, Smart Airspace is available within Garmin Pilot, so it is easy to identify what airspace lies ahead. Smart Airspace conveniently highlights the airspace nearest the aircraft’s current altitude and de-emphasizes non-pertinent airspace so pilots can quickly identify their location relative to the airspace around them. Additionally, the altitude filter removes airspace above the user-defined altitude. As customers enter flight plan information, FastFind incorporates predictive logic to suggest airports and waypoints using current GPS location so entering flight plan information is faster and easier. Quick flight plan entry is possible with FastFind, which automatically begins searching for the nearest identifier as an airport or waypoint is entered within the flight plan.
Garmin Pilot incorporates sophisticated graphics modeling to create a virtual topographic landscape to create 3D Vision, offering a clear 3D depiction of ground, water, terrain features and more. 3D Vision is transformed when paired with the GDL 39 3D portable ADS-B datalink receiver, which superimposes back-up aircraft attitude information on top of the Garmin synthetic vision (SVX™) display. Outside of the U.S., the GDL 39 3D offers industry-leading GPS, attitude information and air-to-air ADS-B traffic, providing pilots with even more information in the cockpit. Aircraft attitude information is also available on the aircraft panel page, which displays back-up attitude, GPS-derived altitude and airspeed, as well as HSI course guidance.
Garmin Pilot 6.2 is available immediately as a free update, providing existing customers access to Smart Airspace, FastFind and optional worldwide coverage. For new customers, Garmin Pilot is available in the Apple App Store as a free download for the first 30 days. After the 30-day trial period, customers may purchase an annual subscription of Garmin Pilot featuring worldwide coverage starting at $199.99. Pilots may purchase optional FliteCharts, SafeTaxi, DFS and IFR charts starting at $49.99. Garmin Pilot Canada Premium includes Garmin FliteCharts and SafeTaxi diagrams for Canada, text-based weather products, as well as radar and satellite imagery for the U.S. and Canada and is expected to become available in August for $149.99. Visit the Apple App store to download Garmin Pilot and visit www.garmin.com/aviation for additional information.
Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers. Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight control, hazard avoidance, surveillance, and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and value.
EMB-121 Xingu alcança a marca de 30 anos de operações na Força Aérea Francesa
July 17, 2014
Farnborough, Reino Unido, 16 de julho de 2014 – A Embraer Defesa & Segurança comemora a marca histórica, neste mês, de 30 anos de operações do EMB-121A Xingu na Força Aérea Francesa (Armée de l’Air) e na Marinha Francesa (Marine Nationale). O Xingu, operado pela École de l’Aviation de Transport (EAT) francesa, a partir da Base Aérea 702 em Avord, França, foi utilizado até o presente momento para treinar mais de 1.900 cadetes franceses, bem como pilotos dos países: Bélgica, Burkina Fasso, Camarões, Gabão, Luxemburgo e Madagascar..
O EMB-121 Xingu pousou pela primeira vez na Base Aérea 702 no dia 29 de março de 1983 como aeronave de treinamento para substituir o Dassault 312 Flamant. Em 1984, a primeira turma de pilotos recém-qualificados concluiu o treinamento. Desde então, mais de 330 mil horas de voo foram acumuladas pelos 43 Xingus da EAT e, hoje, um total de 33 aeronaves continuam em operação.
“Temos muito orgulho em estar juntos com a Força Aérea Francesa na comemoração desse marco de 30 anos de operações com o Xingu. É também uma conquista histórica para a Embraer”, disse Jackson Schneider, Presidente & CEO, Embraer Defesa & Segurança. “Apoiar, durante mais de 30 anos, uma frota que é operada por uma força aérea como a da França demonstra o rigor da Empresa em atender às necessidades operacionais e reflete o compromisso da Embraer em construir fortes relacionamentos com seus clientes no suporte da aeronave em todo o seu ciclo de vida”.
Em 2012, a Força Aérea Francesa lançou um programa de modernização para estender a vida operacional dos Xingus até 2025, atualizando a aviônica. Isso manterá o Xingu em operação por 42 anos consecutivos, fato raro na indústria aeronáutica. O suporte técnico da aeronave é realizado pela Embraer, por meio de peças sobressalentes e documentação, em conjunto com a Daher-Socata da França, responsável pelo suporte logístico, e a Airbus Defence & Space, fornecedora da manutenção.
“Estamos muito satisfeitos com o Xingu. O avião ainda possui qualidades inegáveis que o tornam perfeitamente adequado para suas missões”, disse Serge Soulet, Comandante da Força Aérea e do Suporte da Força Aérea. “As novas características do Xingu que agora vem equipado com nova aviônica, junto com as qualidades de voo da aeronave original, permitem que os pilotos façam a transição entre seu treinamento inicial e a operação em aeronaves militares mais modernas, como o A400M ou o MRTT”.
Egypt orders eight more Airbus C295 tactical transports
July 17, 2014
Repeat order makes Egypt biggest C295 customer
Egypt has ordered eight more Airbus C295 transports in a deal which will take its fleet to 20 and makes it the biggest customer for the market-leading tactical airlifter.
The new batch of aircraft will be delivered to the Egyptian Air Force by Airbus Defence and Space beginning next year and will follow the 12 aircraft previously ordered, of which six are already in service.
The contract also includes a service support package for spares, training, and maintenance of the fleet.
The Egyptian Air Force selected the C295 because of its proven versatility, robustness and efficiency for daily transport missions combined with the ease of maintenance and low cost of operations particularly in the “hot and high” and dusty conditions found in the region.
In Egyptian service the C295 will be used for military and humanitarian missions such as the transport of civilian and military personnel as well as support to populations in remote areas or in emergency situations.
“We greatly appreciate the Egyptian Air Force´s confidence in our products based on their successful experience with the C295 in-service to date”, said Antonio Rodríguez Barberán, Head of Commercial for Military Aircraft.
More than 150 C295s have now been ordered by 19 countries.
Boeing, Hainan Airlines Announce Commitment for 50 737 MAX
July 17, 2014
Extends preference for all-Boeing single-aisle fleet
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Hainan Airlines today announced that the two companies are finalizing terms and working toward a purchase agreement for 50 737 MAX 8s, reaffirming the Chinese airline’s preference for an all-Boeing single-aisle fleet.
The commitment, valued at more than $5.1 billion at current list prices, will be subject to the approval of the Chinese government and will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared.
“The 737 is the backbone of our single-aisle fleet,” said Adam Tan, vice chairman and president of Hainan Group. “The new 737 MAX will help our airline grow, become more efficient and offer five-star service for our passengers.”
“It is a privilege to welcome Hainan Airlines as Boeing’s newest 737 MAX customer,” said John Wojick, senior vice president of Global Sales and Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “As China’s first Skytrax 5-star airline, Hainan continues to modernize its fleet with market-leading next-generation airplanes, including the 787 Dreamliner and now the 737 MAX. We are confident that the 737 MAX will play a significant role in Hainan’s continued success.”
The 737 MAX has surpassed 2,100 orders from 42 customers worldwide and is the fastest selling airplane in Boeing history. The 737 MAX incorporates the latest-technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.
The 737 MAX 8 provides customers with more flexibility and cost efficiency than the competition in the heart of the single-aisle market. Airlines operating the 737 MAX 8 will see an 8 percent operating cost per seat advantage over the A320neo.
Myanma Airways (Myanmar National Airlines) commits to up to 12 ATR 72-600s
July 17, 2014
The flag carrier of Myanmar sets out to upgrade its regional aircraft fleet with new ATR 72s following the successful restructuring plan to meet the region’s booming travel business
Myanmar’s state-owned national airline Myanma Airways, to be named Myanmar National Airlines in the near future, today signed a deal with ATR for 6 new generation ATR 72-600s with options for 6 additional aircraft. The acquisition of these new ATRs forms part of the carrier’s ambitious strategy to expand its global footprint to establish Myanma Airways (Myanmar National Airlines) as a major carrier in the region. In parallel with the new order, following the company’s dynamic development efforts, ATR will assist Myanma Airways (Myanmar National Airlines) to enhance its maintenance capabilities through the set-up of a modern MRO in Yangon meeting the highest international standards.
The new airplanes are scheduled for delivery in 2015 through to 2017. The new ATR 72-600s will complete and gradually replace the existing ATR fleet, boosting the airline services considerably by opening new routes, increasing flight frequencies to existing routes and offering the highest level of comfort to Myanma Airways (Myanmar National Airlines) customers.
Myanma Airways (Myanmar National Airlines) Managing Director Mr. Than Tun noted that today’s order represents another important step in the company’s strategy to build a strong foundation for the future. “The decision to continue with ATR for our short haul operations underpins the Myanma Airways (Myanmar National Airlines) long term strategy to build up not only a fleet of the world’s most fuel efficient and reliable aircraft but also MRO station in Yangon International Airport. The ATR -600 series family’s outstanding operational efficiency and comfort make it the right choice for Myanmar National Airways. These new generation airliners match perfectly Myanmar’s market”.
“We are delighted to be supporting Myanma Airways (Myanmar National Airlines) in this period of growth for both the country and the airline,” declared Patrick de Castelbajac, ATR Chief Executive Officer. “The newly acquired ATRs will to pave the way for Myanmar National Airlines to have the most modern and fuel-efficient fleet, helping to reduce its operating and fuel costs and deliver state-of-the-art amenities to its customers, while maximizing financial flexibility for the company.”
ATR fleet in Myanmar has almost doubled in the past two years as passenger demand continues to grow.
European Advanced Technology (EAT), an IAI Subsidiary, has Acquired Minority Holding in the Brazilian Company ‘Avionics Services’
July 17, 2014
July 16, 2014 – European Advanced Technology (EAT), an Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) subsidiary, has acquired minority holding in the Brazilian Company Avionics Services, located in Sao Paulo. This acquisition is part of IAI’s strategic expansion into the Brazilian defense market.
A cooperation agreement was also signed between IAI and Avionics Services to conduct the companies’ joint activities in the Brazilian Defense market. This includes the marketing and manufacture of aircraft systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), sensors and upgrades of aerial platforms. The cooperation agreement’s main target markets are defense and public security projects primarily for the Brazilian market, which may potentially be extended to international markets in the future.
Avionics Services provides solutions for projects involving equipment and avionics systems for civil and military fixed and rotary wing aircraft as well as simulators. The company is defined as a strategic defense company (EED-Empresa Estrategica de Defesa) – a unique status granted by the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, and is also active in the international market.
In recent years, IAI has expanded its activities in Brazil and established ‘IAI do Brasil’ and its marketing headquarters in Brasilia. IAI has also invested in IACIT, a Brazilian radar company based in San Jose dos Campos, and cooperates with other key companies in the Brazilian defense market.
Joseph Weiss, IAI’s President and CEO said: “We view Brazil as one of our strategic markets and intend to expand our activities in this important region; our investment and cooperation with ‘Avionics Services’ are an expression of our ongoing commitment to support the Brazilian customers.”
João B. Vernini, CEO of Avionics Services said: “We are very pleased and honored by IAI’s faith in us and the investment in this cooperation. We believe that this agreement will allow us access to high-level technologies and to a broader defense market and that together we will enjoy an enhanced access to the Brazilian market.”
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