A350 visita Santiago
August 12, 2014
En su denominada “Gira Mundial de Pruebas de Ruta”, procedente de Auckland arribó a Santiago el A350-9, MSN 005, matrícula F-WWYB de Airbus.
Aeronave de la cual TAM, empresa integrante del Grupo LATAM, ha encargado 27 aparatos en su versión A350 XWB.
Luego de permanecer algunas horas en Santiago, cuya estadía pasó casi desapercibida, la aeronave prosiguió vuelo a Sao Paulo.
Falleció destacado piloto civil chileno
August 12, 2014
Hondo pesar causó en Chile el fallecimiento del destacado aviador civil Rudecindo Riquelme Parada, quien por más de sesenta años estuviera ligado al Club Aéreo de Villarrica.
Entidad en la cual durante décadas se desempeñó como instructor de vuelo, ocupando a la vez el cargo de director y presidente de la misma.
Recordada fue su actuación para los sismos de mayo de 1960 que azolaron el sur de Chile, oportunidad en que con sus propios medios habilitó una pequeña pista en Liquiñe, aislada localidad que por meses atendió con buen y mal tiempo, trasladando heridos, enfermos, damnificados y elementos requeridos en tan difíciles circunstancias.
Por sus relevantes méritos, en diciembre de 2013, la Fuerza Aérea de Chile lo había distinguido con la Condecoración Cruz al Mérito Aeronáutico.
Embraer Aviação Executiva inaugura novas instalações do Contact Center
August 11, 2014
São José dos Campos – SP, 11 de agosto de 2014 – A Embraer Aviação Executiva inaugurou este mês as novas instalações do seu Contact Center para atendimento de suporte operacional, técnico e de manutenção à frota global de jatos executivos.
A expansão do local ocorre cinco anos após o início das operações da área, em 2009. Neste período, a frota de jatos executivos da Embraer multiplicou por cinco. Atualmente, mais de 780 aeronaves da Embraer Aviação Executiva estão em operação em mais de 50 países e são apoiadas pelo Contact Center 24 horas por dia, 365 dias no ano.
“Investimento em suporte e serviços para a plena satisfação dos clientes tem sido um dos nossos diferenciais competitivos e comprovada por pesquisas de suporte ao produto realizadas pela imprensa especializada”, disse Edson Carlos Mallaco, Diretor de Suporte e Serviços ao Cliente – Embraer Aviação Executiva. “Nosso Contact Center é composto por profissionais experientes e capacitados para atendimento de diferentes níveis de eventos.”
O Contact Center está localizado na sede da Embraer, em São José dos Campos, e oferece atendimento personalizado. O objetivo é minimizar o tempo de resposta desde o primeiro contato até a solução final de necessidades diversas dos clientes em qualquer parte do mundo. O atendimento é integrado à rede de centros de serviços próprios e autorizados da Embraer, aos centros de distribuição de peças e aos representantes de serviços em campo, além dos times de suporte técnico, operações de voo e manutenção.
Embraer Aviação Executiva expande rede de serviços para o Nordeste do Brasil
August 11, 2014
São José dos Campos – SP, 11 de agosto de 2014 – A Embraer Aviação Executiva anunciou hoje, durante a 11ª edição da Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), que acontece no aeroporto de Congonhas, em São Paulo, a expansão da sua rede de serviços e suporte ao cliente para o Nordeste do Brasil.
A AeroMecânica, localizada no aeródromo Coroa do Avião, em Igarassu, região metropolitana do Recife, será o primeiro Centro de Serviços Autorizado para a manutenção de linha, inspeções programadas e atendimento remoto dos jatos Phenom 100 e Phenom 300 na região. Os clientes locais já contam com um engenheiro de suporte de campo da Embraer co-localizado.
“A ampliação da oferta de serviços faz parte de um movimento estratégico de atendimento à frota atual e futura de jatos executivos Embraer no Brasil”, disse Edson Carlos Mallaco, Diretor de Suporte e Serviços ao Cliente – Embraer Aviação Executiva. “Ter uma equipe dedicada para oferecer o melhor suporte é um compromisso que temos com os clientes da região Nordeste”.
“A homologação de nossa filial no Nordeste reforça nosso comprometimento com a Embraer e seus clientes, em oferecer maior comodidade na execução dos serviços de manutenção dos jatos Phenom na região”, disse Luiz Carlos Benetti, Gerente-Geral – AeroMecânica.
A AeroMecânica também é o Centro de Serviços Autorizado pela Embraer em Curitiba para os jatos Phenom desde 2011. A rede nacional de serviços é complementada ainda pela Algar Aviation, em Belo Horizonte, Globo Aviação, em Brasília, e Voar Aviação, em Goiânia, além dos centros de serviços próprios da Empresa em São José dos Campos e Sorocaba, no estado de São Paulo.
Tráfico de Pasajeros de las Aerolíneas ALTA se Incrementa 1,8% en Junio
August 11, 2014
Miami, 8 de agosto de 2014 – ALTA, la Asociación Latinoamericana y del Caribe de Transporte Aéreo, informa que el número de pasajeros transportados por sus aerolíneas miembros durante junio se incrementó un 1,8%, alcanzando los 13,6 millones de pasajeros.
El trafico (RPK) se incrementó un 4,6% y la capacidad (ASK) creció un 3,0%, aumentando el factor de ocupación al 78,8%, 1,2 puntos porcentuales más que en junio de 2013.
La cantidad de pasajeros transportados acumulada a junio aumentó un 6,4% con respecto al mismo período del año anterior, alcanzando los 85,0 millones de pasajeros. Durante el período mencionado el tráfico (RPK) se incrementó un 6,6%, la capacidad (ASK) aumentó un 2,9%, y el factor de ocupación alcanzó el 78,8%, 2,8 puntos porcentuales por arriba del período anterior.
Las toneladas-kilómetros de carga se redujeron un 4,3% en junio y un 0,7% en 2014.
ALTA Member Airlines Passenger Traffic Increases 1.8% in June
August 11, 2014
Miami, August 8, 2014- The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announced that its member airlines carried 13.6 million passengers in June, up 1.8% from the previous year.
Traffic (RPK) grew 4.6% and capacity (ASK) increased 3.0%, bringing up the load factor to 78.8%, 1.2 percentage points higher than in June 2013.
The number of passengers carried year-to-date increased 6.4% versus the same period of the previous year, reaching 85.0 million passengers. During the aforementioned period, traffic (RPK) rose 6.6%, capacity (ASK) increased 2.9%, and the passenger load factor reached 78.8%, 2.8 percentage points higher than the previous year.
Freight ton kilometers declined 4.3% in June and 0.7% year-to-date.
Kazan Helicopters launches new painting and finishing workshop
August 11, 2014
Kazan / 11 August 2014
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, announces that Kazan Helicopters has launched a new painting and finishing workshop as part of its ongoing programme of upgrade work. The new facility was opened today in the presence of the President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov.
“The construction of the new workshop was driven by the plant’s increased production volumes,” said Vadim Ligai, General Director of Kazan Helicopters and Deputy CEO of Russian Helicopters. “Using new paint ovens will shorten the helicopter painting cycle by an average of 25-30%, increase application quality and improve working conditions.”
The new workshop consists of advanced equipment including seven paint ovens built by Russian company Novateck, a pre-painting processing chamber, and equipment to regulate temperature and humidity during adhesion operations. Before the reconstruction, helicopters were painted in non-segregated premises that also housed the paint ovens. There were also no separate workshops for finishing of components, including VIP cabins, and no isolated areas for pre-painting surface preparation or design of fuel tanks and other parts.
The cost of constructing and outfitting the new workshop was about RUB 467 million. The investment has increased the throughput capacity by 50%, while the painting cycle has reduced from nine to five hours. Another important benefit is that the new equipment will increase energy efficiency, reducing electricity costs by lowering consumption.
Upgrading production capacities is a key aim of Russian Helicopters’ ongoing drive to create a dynamic and globally competitive helicopter industry. Russian Helicopters launched this extensive programme in 2008, and has made significant investments: in 2013 investment in production capacities totalled RUB 8.3 billion, an increase of 8.5% on the previous year.
Work began in 2008 on upgrading and technical refitting at Kazan Helicopters and the rest of Russia’s helicopter industry. Today the plant has an investment programme through 2018 that includes around 15 individual investment projects. Since work began, the plant’s machining production facilities have been completely reconstructed: two automated production lines by Mazak have been installed for production of components, each of which requires a single operator per shift. The lines can work for 8 hours unsupervised, which means that they can operate around the clock. Labour productivity is 2-2.5 times higher than for traditional machining centres, and more than 20 times greater than using general-purpose equipment.
Upgrade work of the plant’s warehousing facilities and logistics is also nearing completion, while reconstruction of the assembly, galvanising and other production facilities is underway. In total the plant plans to spend RUB 12.245 billion on reconstruction and upgrade work.
Kazan Helicopters produces Mi-8/17 series helicopters that are operated in over 100 countries worldwide. A wide range of configurations are produced: transport, passenger, search and rescue, landing and transport, among many others. Preparations are underway to launch production of the Mi-38 passenger transport helicopter. Since 1997, Kazan Helicopters has been certified to develop helicopter technology: today the light twin-engine Ansat helicopter is in series production.
Russian Helicopters, JSC is a subsidiary of UIC Oboronprom, which in turn is a part of State Corporation Rostec. It is one of the global leaders in helicopter production and the only helicopter design and production powerhouse in Russia. Russian Helicopters is headquartered in Moscow. The company comprises five helicopter production facilities, two design bureaus, a spare parts production and repair facility, as well as an aftersale service branch responsible for maintenance and repair in Russia and all over the world. Its helicopters are popular among Russian ministries and state authorities (Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Emergency Control Ministry), operators (Gazpromavia, UTair), major Russian corporations. Over 8000 helicopters of Soviet/Russian make are operated in 110 countries worldwide. Traditionally the demand is highest in the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Russia, and CIS countries. Russian Helicopters was established in 2007. In 2013 its IFRS revenues increased 10% to RUB 138.3 billion. Deliveries reached 275 helicopters.
UIC Oboronprom, JSC is a multi-profile industrial and investment group established in 2002. It is a part of Russian Technologies State Corporation. Its main tasks include: helicopter engineering (Russian Helicopters, JSC) and engine-building (United Engine Industry Corporation managing company).
State Corporation Rostec is a Russian corporation founded in 2007 for the purpose of promoting the development, production and export of hi-tech civilian and military industry products. It comprises 663 organizations, nine of which have now been formed as holding companies of the military-industrial complex and five of them are involved in civil industries. Rostec’s organizations are located in 60 constituent entities of the Russian Federation and supply their products to the markets of more than 70 countries. The revenue of Rostec in 2013 amounted to RUB 1, 04 trillion, with net profit of RUB 40 billion. The tax deductions into the treasuries at all levels exceeded RUB 138 billion.
Bell Helicopter to Feature its Latest Light Aircraft Offerings at LABACE 2014
August 11, 2014
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (August 11, 2014) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has announced it will feature the Bell 407GX, Bell 429WLG and the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X™ at the 11th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil August 12-14. Bell Helicopter will also be joined by TAM Aviação Executiva, its independent representative in the region. Bell Helicopter will be located at chalet 5110.
“LABACE gives us a great opportunity to engage the business aviation community in both Brazil and throughout Latin America,” said Jay Ortiz, Bell Helicopter’s vice president of commercial business in Latin America. “We have already seen a great response to the Bell 407GX and Bell 429 with more than 75 combined new models in operation to date and the corporate market segment is our overall second largest mission type operated by our Latin American customers.”
Bell Helicopter first entered the Latin America market more than 60 years ago, and today the region has a fleet size of more than 1,670 aircraft. In the last two years, more Bell helicopters were sold in Latin America than in any global region besides North America.
“The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has been quickly embraced in Latin America since we first brought the aircraft mockup to the region at FIDAE 2014 earlier this year,” said Ortiz. “We’ve been carefully listening to the needs of our customers throughout the world and have already signed more than 50 purchase agreements for future Jet Ranger X deliveries in the region, which accounts for a quarter of the total purchase agreements signed worldwide.”
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is the newest member of the Bell Helicopter family. It is a customer-driven design that blends proven systems with advanced technology and a sleek, modern look. The Bell 505 places safety, performance and affordability at its forefront. The Garmin G1000H Integrated Avionics Suite provides pilots critical flight information at a glance to maximize situational awareness. Pilot workload is further reduced by the Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine with dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). The Bell 505 features a high inertia rotor system delivering superior auto rotation capabilities. With the ideal combination of speed, range and useful load, the Jet Ranger X is designed to deliver best-in-class performance.
The Bell 407GX delivers power and speed with a smooth, quiet ride and a spacious cabin that accommodates six passengers. The aircraft also features the fully-integrated Garmin G1000HTM flight deck, providing critical flight information at a glance for greater situational awareness and increased safety. The Bell 407GX flight deck’s high resolution LCD screens host primary flight and multi-function display information, including Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System, Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology™, Traffic Information Systems and more. The 407GX also features a tail rotor camera, allowing the pilot a clear view of the tail during take-offs and landings.
The Bell 429WLG can land in a larger number of environments and conditions, providing operators of all mission profiles additional flexibility. Its taxiing capability is ideal for both repositioning in limited spaces and situations that require ground taxi, such as positioning closer to fixed-base operators. These benefits mean that both flight crews and passengers can save time and effort getting where they need to go. The Bell 429WLG also has reduced drag due to the loss of skids and an increased cruise speed. The Bell 429 is approved to operate at an increased gross weight of 7,500 pounds (3,402 kilograms) in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico and Venezuela. The Bell 429WLG is also approved for standard 7,000 lb. gross weight operations as well as the additional 500 lb. weight increase in both Canada and Brazil, with other certifications currently in work.
In addition to providing customers with the products they want and need, Bell Helicopter remains focused on providing world-class support and service to its Latin America customer base. Currently, there are 19 independent representatives and distributors in the region and continues to grow its presence in Latin America. The company’s focus on its customers is a key differentiator from the competition, as evidenced by Bell Helicopter’s consistent number one ranking in Pro Pilot’s service and support rankings for the 20th consecutive year. Bell Helicopter was also recently ranked number one for the ninth consecutive year in Aviation International News annual product support survey.
Vector Aerospace Exhibiting at LABACE 2014
August 11, 2014
August 11, 2014
Toronto, ON – Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the 11th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), August 12-14, at the Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Booth 2006)
“LABACE is an important event in world aviation and continues to be an excellent venue to present our wide range of aviation MRO services to the Latin American and global aviation industry,” says Brian Thompson, senior vice president, Vector Aerospace. “Our knowledgeable team of Sales and Customer Support specialists look forward to meeting with current and potential customers during LABACE to discuss how we can support their specific repair, overhaul and fleet maintenance requirements.”
Vector Aerospace holds approvals from some of the world’s leading OEMs including Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce, Turbomeca, General Electric and Honeywell. Products supported include the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T, PT6A, JT15D, PW100, PW150A, PW307 and PW308A series engines; Rolls-Royce M250; Rolls-Royce T56/501D;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 Airbus Helicopters, Sikorsky, Boeing and AgustaWestland helicopter models.
LATAM Airlines Group reporta estadísticas operacionales preliminares para julio 2014
August 11, 2014
Santiago, 8 de agosto de 2014– LATAM Airlines Group S.A. y sus filiales (“LATAM Airlines Group” o “la Compañía”) (Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago: LAN / NYSE: LFL / Bovespa: LATM33) el grupo de aerolíneas líder de Latinoamérica en el transporte de pasajeros y carga, dio a conocer hoy las estadísticas preliminares de tráfico para julio de 2014 comparadas con julio de 2013.
El tráfico de pasajeros disminuyó en un 1,4%, mientras que la capacidad disminuyó en 3,2%. Como resultado, el factor de ocupación para el mes aumentó en 1,6 puntos porcentuales a 84,7%. El tráfico internacional de pasajeros representó aproximadamente un 51% del total del tráfico de pasajeros del mes.
El tráfico doméstico de pasajeros en las operaciones de habla hispana de la compañía (Argentina, Chile, Perú, Ecuador y Colombia) aumentó 5,0%, mientras que la capacidad se aumentó en un 2,1%. Como resultado, el factor de ocupación aumentó 2,2 puntos porcentuales a 80,9%.
El tráfico doméstico de pasajeros en Brasil disminuyó en 7,8%, mientras que la capacidad disminuyó en 7,0%. Como resultado, el factor de ocupación disminuyó 0,7 puntos a 83,8%.
El tráfico internacional de pasajeros aumentó 1,3%, mientras que la capacidad disminuyó en 2,2%. Como resultado, el factor de ocupación para el mes aumentó 3,0 puntos porcentuales a 86,6%. El tráfico internacional incluye las operaciones internacionales de LAN y TAM en rutas regionales y de largo alcance.
El tráfico de carga de LATAM disminuyó 0,4%, mientras que la capacidad disminuyó un 5,3%. Como resultado, el factor de ocupación aumentó 2,8 puntos porcentuales a 57,4%. La caída de la capacidad de carga se explica por una menor disponibilidad de capacidad en los bellies de los aviones de pasajeros y menor operación de aviones cargueros. La caída en el tráfico se explica por la debilidad en las importaciones hacia Latinoamérica.
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