Bell Helicopter Issues Statement on Death of Former CEO James Atkins
November 19, 2014
Fort Worth, TX (November 19, 2014) – Bell Helicopter President and CEO John Garrison issued the following statement regarding the death of former company CEO James Atkins:
“We are deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Under his skilled leadership, he guided Bell Helicopter through some of the company’s most challenging times during its postwar diversification. Without Jim’s guidance and direction, Bell Helicopter would not be the industry leader it is today. We are deeply grateful for his extensive contributions and will miss his support. We extend our sympathies to the Atkins family on their personal loss.”
Atkins joined Bell Aircraft Corporation in Buffalo, New York in 1940 and retired as president and CEO in 1983.
Former Bell Helicopter President James F. Atkins
LAN Airlines explica razones de cambios en sistema Lanpass
November 18, 2014
“Se recompensará menos a los que paguen tarifas más bajas”, es la razón esgrimida por LAN Airlines para la modificación del sistema Lanpass, que a contra del 1º de enero de 2015 pondrá en vigencia la empresa en sus vuelos internacionales y que significará que el número de kilómetros acumulados dependerá de la tarifa que cada pasajero pague y no del tramo volado.
Medida que obviamente no ha sido del agrado de los usuarios de la aerolínea integrante del Grupo LATAM y que tendría por fin el poder seguir ofreciéndoles tarifas más accequibles.
Nuevos estacionamientos disminuirán tiempos de embarque
November 18, 2014
La construcción actualmente en ejecución de 16 nuevos estacionamientos para aeronaves en el aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez, disminuirán hasta en 15 minutos los tiempos de embarque, ayudando con ello a descongestionar el campo aéreo que producto del aumento de pasajeros que hacen uso del mismo, ha visto sobrepasada su capacidad de atención de público.
Según informó el Ministro de Obras Públicas los primeros estacionamientos serían entregados en abril de 2015.
ALTA Recognizes Partners in Leadership and Innovation
November 18, 2014
Nassau (November 14, 2014) – ALTA, the Latin America & Caribbean Air Transport Association, presented two Federico Bloch awards this year as part of the 11th ALTA Airline Leaders Forum. One was awarded to Germán Efromovich, President of Synergy Group and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Avianca and another was presented to Roberto Kriete, Cofounder of Avianca Holdings S.A. & Member of its Board of Directors. Both leaders demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision in the industry of aviation.
Efromovich and Kriete conceived, negotiated and consummated a landmark deal that has fundamentally changed the commercial aviation landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean and precipitated other substantial consolidation activity in the region. The Grupo Synergy-Grupo TACA merger is one of two airlines coming from positions of strength and becoming stronger together. In the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation, cooperation and integrity the panel of jurors unanimously decided to award the Federico Bloch recognitions to German Efromovich and Roberto Kriete. The award honors the memory of Federico Bloch, a pioneer in Latin American aviation and the driving force behind the creation of Grupo TACA.
Germán Efromovich, stated: “It is a true honor for me to receive the Federico Bloch award, presented by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association to those who have distinguished themselves as promoters of the development of the aviation industry in the region. With profound personal satisfaction I wish to share it with each and every one of the collaborators related to the airlines in the Avianca group. Today we can see ahead of us a promising future, for which we are now preparing through modernization, expansion and improvements in the industry”.
Roberto Kriete concluded, “It is an honor to be recognized with an award that commemorates the legacy of my friend and colleague Federico Bloch, a pioneer in Latin American aviation with whom we shared the vision of a united region through commercial aviation. This recognition reassures my conviction in working towards the development of this industry, which is not only my work but my passion in integrating Latin America and facilitating growth and new opportunities. I have always believed that the key to a successful business is its people, that talent that melds teams together. This award is a recognition to their commitment.”
Prior award recipients have included Enrique Cueto, Constantino de Oliveira Jr., Mauricio Botelho, Robert Booth, Pedro Heilbron, Enrique Beltranena, Matías Campiani, David Neeleman, Andrés Conesa and Alex de Gunten..
No winner was named for the Rolim Amaro award this year.
ALTA Reconoce Socios en Liderazgo e Innovación
November 18, 2014
Nassau (Noviembre 14, 2014) – ALTA, la Asociación Latinoamericana y del Caribe de Transporte Aéreo, presentó dos premios Federico Bloch este año como parte del 11º Foro ALTA de Líderes de Aerolíneas. Uno de ellos se le otorgó a Germán Efromovich, Presidente de Synergy Group y de la Junta Directiva de Avianca y el otro se le presentó a Roberto Kriete, co-fundador de Avianca Holdings S.A. y Miembro de la junta directiva de Avianca. Ambos líderes demostraron liderazgo excepcional y visión en la industria de la aviación.
Efromovich y Kriete crearon, negociaron y consumaron una fusión histórica que fundamentalmente cambió el paisaje de la aviación comercial en Latinoamérica y el Caribe y precipitó la consolidación de otras empresas en la región. La unión del Grupo Synergy – Grupo TACA fue una de dos aerolíneas que ya estaban sólidamente posicionadas individualmente y juntas, se fortalecieron aún más. En el espíritu de iniciativa empresarial, innovación, cooperación e integridad el panel del jurado unánimamente decidió otorgarle los premios Federico Bloch a Germán Efromovich y a Roberto Kriete. El reconocimiento honra la memoria de Federico Bloch, un pionero de la aviación Latinoamericana y la fuerza impulsadora detrás de la creación del Grupo TACA.
Germán Efromovich anotó: “Para mí es un verdadero honor recibir el premio Federico Bloch entregado por la Asociación Latinoamericana de Transporte Aéreo a quienes se han destacado como promotores del desarrollo de la industria aérea en la región. Con la profunda satisfacción personal que me genera este reconocimiento, deseo extenderlo y compartirlo con todos y cada uno de los colaboradores adscritos a las aerolíneas del grupo Avianca. El presente nos proyecta un futuro promisorio, para el cual nos preparamos desde ya a través de la modernización, expansión y mejoramiento del sector”.
Por su parte, Roberto Kriete dijo: “Es un honor ser reconocido con este premio que conmemora el legado de mi amigo y colega Federico Bloch, un pionero de la aviación comercial latinoamericana, con quien compartimos la visión de una región unida a través de la aviación comercial. Este reconocimiento reitera mi convicción de seguir trabajando en el desarrollo de esta industria, que más que un trabajo es mi pasión por integrar Latinoamérica, facilitar el desarrollo y propiciar la creación de nuevas oportunidades. Creo firmemente que el secreto para el éxito empresarial es la gente, el talento humano que integra los equipos de trabajo. Este premio es reconocimiento a su compromiso.”
Los ganadores del premio en años previos han sido Enrique Cueto, Constantino de Oliveira Jr., Mauricio Botelho, Robert Booth, Pedro Heilbron, Enrique Beltranena, Matías Campiani, David Neeleman, Andrés Conesa y Alex de Gunten.
No se nombró a un ganador del premio Rolim Amaro este año.
Revista Aerea – outubro / novembro 2014
November 18, 2014
Garmin Offers New Upgrades and Enhancements to G1000-Equipped King Air Series Aircraft in Europe
November 14, 2014
Garmin is pleased to announce EASA validation of the most recent software for G1000-equipped King Air
200/250/300/350 series aircraft. These enhancements provide a number of new features and optional
equipment upgrades that offer King Air owners and operators enhanced capability. These upgrades
include customer-requested features, such as user-defined holding patterns and the approval of optional
equipment, to increase its global operating capability.
User-Defined Holding Patterns
Owners and operators now have the ability to quickly build user-defined holding patterns that can be
created over an existing fix in the navigation database or user-defined waypoint. Unpublished holds or
those assigned by air traffic control are easily created and displayed on the multi-function display (MFD),
further simplifying the process of flying a holding pattern.
Baro-VNAV Approach Capability
New capabilities including the option to fly Baro-VNAV approaches, present a significant opportunity for
owners and operators to fly more efficiently with greater flexibility and situational awareness.
Search and Rescue Options
For operators conducting SAR missions, the G1000 system can automatically generate flight plans for
three search patterns: Parallel Line Search, Expanding Square, and Sector Search patterns. This feature
aids in crew situational awareness by streamlining the process of entering and managing search patterns.
The SAR package is a priced option.
Access More Remote Locations
The optional GRS 7800 Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS) enables free-gyro mode for King
Air aircraft, greatly expanding the authorized area of operation up to North 65 degrees latitude. With the
optional GRS 7800, King Air operators will increase their global operational capabilities and have access to
more remote locations throughout the world.
TCAS II/ACAS II Solution
The optional GTS 8000 traffic system and GTX 3000 transponder is a fully Change 7.1 compliant
TCAS II/ACAS II system, which also meets the standards for ADS-B ‘Out’ compliance. This offers King Air
operators a solution to satisfy worldwide regulatory requirements. The GTS 8000 system offers improved
safety by issuing traffic alerts and Resolution Advisories (RA) to avoid traffic conflicts. The optional
GRA 5500 radar altimeter supports the TCAS II/ACAS II solution for King Air aircraft without an existing
compatible radar altimeter. The GRA 5500 all-digital radar altimeter provides smooth altitude tracking
resulting in highly accurate altitude indications, even over the most challenging environments.
Solid State Weather Radar
The GWX 70 combines exceptional range and adjustable scanning profiles with precision target definition
for accurate, real-time weather analysis in the cockpit. Compared to earlier generation magnetron-based
weather radar systems, pilot-adjustable horizontal scan angles of up to 120 degrees allows for precise
scanning along a route of flight, while vertical scanning enables pilots to interpret storm tops, gradients
and storm cell development at various altitudes. The digital GWX 70 offers significant improvements in
capability, reliability, and cost of ownership.
Expanded Upgrade Eligibility
The aircraft eligibility list now includes the B200GT and B200CGT models and also includes all serial
numbers for B200 and B200C models.
Platinum Plus Promotion
The King Air Platinum Plus Promotion expands upon the existing Platinum Package to include additional
upgrades and optional features. King Air owners placing an order for the G1000 Integrated Flight Deck by
January 24, 2015, may take advantage of substantial savings on safety-enhancing G1000 options,
including Garmin’s Electronic Stability and Protection (Garmin ESP) system, Synthetic Vision Technology
(SVT), Garmin ChartView and the GRT/GRC 10 Sirius XM audio remote. The electronic monitoring and
exceedance-correcting technology offered by Garmin ESP works to assist the pilot to ensure the aircraft
maintains a safe, flight-stable condition. Garmin ESP functions independently from the autopilot when the
pilot is hand-flying the aircraft, providing gentle control inputs back towards stable flight whenever pitch,
roll or high-speed deviations exceed the recommended limits. Coupled go-arounds are also enabled with
this technology, which greatly reduces pilot workload during critical phases of flight. SVT enhances
situational awareness to provide a rich, three-dimensional depiction of terrain, obstacles, the runway
environment and more, while ChartView gives pilots access to Jeppesen’s extensive library of charts and
airport diagrams. The King Air Platinum Plus promotion is available for $29,995, offering a savings of over
$16,000.
For current King Air owners and operators, the latest software is available today from a Garmin
Authorized Dealer as a free upgrade (installation charges may apply). Optional equipment upgrades are
also currently available. King Air owners and operators may contact a Garmin Authorized Dealer for
pricing information.
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Achieves Successful First Flight
November 14, 2014
Mirabel, Québec (November 10, 2014) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), today announced the successful first flight of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X™ helicopter. The maiden flight took place at the company’s Mirabel, Québec manufacturing facility.
“Bell Helicopter pioneered the short light single market, and here we are nearly fifty years later, changing the way the world flies once again,” said Matt Hasik, senior vice president of commercial programs at Bell Helicopter. “We have seen tremendous response from the market for the Bell 505, and today’s exciting flight marks another step toward delivering the high-performance, high-value aircraft our customers have been asking for.”
The Bell 505 was designed based on extensive input provided by a Customer Advisory Council (CAC). Bell Helicopter unveiled the Jet Ranger X at HELI-Expo 2014 in February and has already received more than 240 letters of intent for the new model.
“The Bell 505 performed exactly as anticipated today,” said Yann Lavalle, senior flight test pilot at Bell Helicopter. “I am excited to be a part of the history of the Jet Ranger legacy, an aircraft that defined the market nearly 50 years ago.”
“We hovered in the Bell 505, performed a low-speed controllability assessment and flew two laps in the local traffic pattern. Our top speed today was 60 knots, and the entire flight lasted approximately 30 minutes,” added Eric Emblin, senior flight test pilot at Bell Helicopter.
The customer-driven design of the Jet Ranger X places safety, performance and affordability at its forefront, blending proven systems with advanced technology and a sleek, modern design. The Bell 505 features a high visibility cockpit equipped with the Garmin G1000H Integrated Avionics Suite to provide pilots critical flight information at a glance. Bell’s newest commercial helicopter is powered by the Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine with Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC), which further reduces pilot workload. Additional enhanced safety features include a high inertia rotor system delivering superior autorotation capabilities.
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a five-seat, single-engine, turbine helicopter that is designed to be the safest and easiest aircraft to fly in its category while still remaining affordably priced. With a cruise speed of 125+ knots, range of over 360 nautical miles and useful load of 1,500 pounds, the Bell 505 offers best-in-class performance. The Jet Ranger X is a multi-mission helicopter, designed to meet a wide variety of missions with its fully flat floor, increased cabin volume and clam shell doors that will provide customers the configuration flexibility needed in today’s market. It can support a wide variety of operations categories, including the utility segment, corporate and private owners, and training schools. The combination of capabilities, performance characteristics and value will be backed by Bell Helicopter’s industry-leading customer service and support.
The Jet Ranger X is one of three new aircraft currently under development at Bell Helicopter. The company is also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, the world’s first commercial fly-by-wire helicopter, as well as the Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor for the Department of Defense (DoD) Future Vertical Lift (FVL) effort.
LAN Airlines modifica sistema Lanpass
November 14, 2014
Con un mensaje enviado a sus clientes, LAN Airlines informó que a partir del 1º de enero de 2015, modificará su sistema de fidelización de clientes denominado Lanpass, en lo referido a la acumulación de kilómetros en sus vuelos internacionales.
Modificación que en general significará reducir a la mitad los actuales porcentajes de acumulación. Medida que no ha sido bien recibida por muchos de los pasajeros frecuentes.-
Se exceptúan de esta disposición, los pasajeros que paguen tarifas premiun business.
Finalizan obras de ampliación en aeropuerto Cerro Moreno
November 14, 2014
Con una ampliación de un 31% con relación a la existente anteriormente, en fecha reciente se ha dado término a las obras de remodelación del terminal del aeropuerto Cerro Moreno de Antofagasta, el segundo en movimiento de pasajeros en Chile.
Obras que incluyeron nuevos puentes de embarque, incremento en el número de counters, ampliación de la plataforma, construcción de una subestación eléctrica, una planta para el tratamiento de aguas servidas y un nuevo edificio para el Servicio de Salvamento y Extinción de Incendios.
Con ello se pretende atender el incremento sostenido en el número de usuarios que a diario pasan por el aeropuerto antofagastino.
Comentarios de Elenita
 |
Estimados lectores:
La historia que sigue es sobre una carrera aérea que se realiza la semana entrante. O sea, que se enterarán del resultado después de leer este artículo. Todos... Read more » |
 |
|
 | ||
