Cessna Citation CJ3+ business jet gains Brazilian certification
May 21, 2015
WICHITA, Kan. (May 21, 2015) – Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced certification by Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil of the Citation CJ3+, one of the newest models in Cessna’s stable of next-generation Citation business jets.
“The range, performance and economics of the Citation CJ3+ make it a natural fit for operations in Brazil, a country that has long been one of Cessna’s largest markets,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Sales. “The Citation CJ3+ represents the latest, proven technology in terms of avionics and cabin productivity and carries on the brand promise expected from the Cessna name.”
The range of the Citation CJ3+, at 3,778 kilometers (2,040 nautical miles), gives operators non-stop reach from São Paulo to Manaus or Santiago and from Manaus to Managua, Nicaragua. With a required take-off distance of only 969 meters (3,180 feet), the Citation CJ3+ has access to airports unavailable to larger competitor aircraft. Requiring only 27 minutes to climb direct to 13,716 meters (45,000 feet), it quickly gets above weather and other traffic.
The Citation CJ3+ gained initial certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in September, less than six months after its market introduction in March 2014. Cessna has introduced four new Citations into the market in the last 18 months, contributing to Cessna’s strong business jet delivery performance in 2014.
Volaris takes delivery of first two A321s
May 21, 2015
First airline in Mexico to operate Airbus’ largest single-aisle aircraft
Volaris, a Mexican low-cost carrier, has received its first two Airbus A321 aircraft, the latest being received during a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Hamburg, Germany. Volaris’ aircraft will be the first A321s to operate in Mexico and will be deployed on the carrier’s domestic routes to and from Cancun.
The Volaris A321 seats 220 passengers, is equipped with Sharklet fuel-saving wing tip devices and powered by IAE engines. The two A321s will join Volaris’ existing all-Airbus fleet of more than 50 A319s and A320s aircraft. To date, Volaris has ordered a total of 74 Airbus single aisle aircraft.
The delivery highlights the market trend for larger capacity aircraft by Latin American operators as well as Mexico’s strong traffic growth. According to the most recent Airbus Global Market Forecast, the passenger aircraft fleet serving Mexico will more than double in the next 20 years.
“This is a very important step in our growth strategy, and the A321’s increased seating capacity will undoubtedly help Volaris address the increasing passenger demand for cost-efficient and comfortable air travel,” said Enrique Beltranena, Chief Executive Officer of Volaris. “It’s an honour to be reaching this milestone with Airbus, a key partner since our inception, who has played an important role in our growth as a company and the efficient operation of our aircraft.”
“The A321 is instrumental in bringing increased capacity on Volaris’ most popular routes, and it allows the airline to benefit from the lowest cost per seat of any single aisle aircraft,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “We are pleased that the A321 will help Volaris efficiently address growing demand for cost-effective air travel in Mexico while benefitting from the unmatched comfort, operating economics and fuel-efficiency of the benchmark A320 Family.”
The A321 is the largest member of the best-selling single aisle A320 Family. The A321’s unbeatable economics offer a 20 percent capacity increase and an improved operating cost per seat compared to the A320. The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling single aisle product line with almost 11,700 orders to date and over 6,500 aircraft delivered to 400 customers and operators worldwide.
The A320 Family is the preferred choice for Latin American carriers; there are over 500 A320 Family aircraft in operation and Airbus has more than 60 percent of fleet in-service and order backlog in Latin America today. With more than 950 aircraft sold and a backlog of nearly 500, almost 600 Airbus aircraft are in operation throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. In the last 10 years, Airbus has tripled its in-service fleet, while delivering more than 60 percent of all aircraft operating in the region.
The 15° SSJ100 joined Interjet fleet
May 20, 2015
Venice (Italy) May 20, 2015
Another brand new Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft joined the Mexican Interjet’s fleet on the 20th of May. The aircraft (MSN95066) was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s facility in Venice (Italy) and took off from the “Marco Polo” Airport for its ferry flight to Mexico, stopping in Keflyavik (Iceland) and Bangor (Maine, USA).
“The 15th delivery to Interjet represents the first half of the total order signed by the Mexican airline for 30 SSJ100 in the 93-seats configuration” says Nazario Cauceglia, CEO of SuperJet International – it is a great result and by the end of 2015 we plan to deliver additional six aircraft”.
As stated by Interjet, the SSJ100 is confirming an excellent performance with a dispatch reliability’s average of 99%. The aircraft is also being appreciated by passengers for its outstanding comfort in the cabin, the wide overhead baggage space and the exclusive Pininfarina interior.
Interjet SSJ100s are being delivered under a three ECA deal, a multilateral export credit guaranteed by Coface (France), Sace (Italy) and EXIAR (Russia), which cover the total aircraft ordered by the Mexican airline and can be tailored for the new SSJ100 customers.
Más vuelos de Iberia a Perú
May 19, 2015
Madrid, 18 de mayo 2015
En los meses de julio y agosto Iberia incrementa su oferta con Perú y ha programado tres vuelos adicionales a la semana que operarán los lunes, miércoles y viernes –total 10 vuelos-, lo supone un 40% más de lo habitual.
Camas planas, pantallas individuales y wifi a bordo.-
A lo largo de este año Iberia habrá transformado todos los Airbus A340/600 con los que opera a Perú y donde está incorporando su nuevo producto: en clase Business, camas planas, pantallas táctiles individuales, con uno de los sistemas de entretenimiento más avanzados del mercado con los últimos estrenos de cine, documentales y una variedad interminables de opciones musicales, y una propuesta gastronómica de alta calidad.
En clase Económica, butacas más espaciosas y ergonómicas con pantallas individuales y todo tipo de conectores para dispositivos personales. Y, en ambas cabinas, wifi a bordo y conexión GSM.
Legacy 500 da Embraer estabelece quatro recordes mundiais de velocidade
May 19, 2015
Genebra, Suíça, 18 de maio de 2015 – A Embraer Aviação Executiva anunciou hoje que o Legacy 500, jato executivo da categoria midsize recém-chegado ao mercado, estabeleceu neste ano quatro recordes mundiais de velocidade em sua classe.
“Esses recordes de velocidade comprovam o desempenho excepcional do Legacy 500. A aeronave, que já havia atingido ou superado cada um dos seus objetivos de projeto para a certificação, demonstra agora toda sua capacidade operacional, incluindo travessias oceânicas”, disse Marco Túlio Pellegrini, Presidente & CEO da Embraer Aviação Executiva. “O Legacy 500 é de fato o melhor jato da sua classe, que entrega uma impressionante combinação de conforto, tecnologia avançada, velocidade e alcance a um baixo custo operacional”.
Os dois primeiros recordes foram conquistados em “Speed over a Recognized Course (Velocidade sobre Rota Reconhecida, em tradução livre), durante o trajeto de ida e volta com seis passageiros a bordo, entre as cidades americanas de Oakland, na Califórnia, e Lihue, no Havaí, distantes 3.954 km (2.135 milhas náuticas). O voo para Lihue foi completado em 5 horas e 49 minutos, a uma velocidade média de 676 km/h (420 mph), em 7 de março. O retorno ocorreu em 4 horas e 11 minutos, a uma velocidade média de 943km/h (586 mph).
O terceiro recorde de velocidade estabelecido pelo Legacy 500 foi no voo para Friedrichshafen, na Alemanha, partindo do aeroporto de Bangor, no estado americano do Maine. A viagem de 5.945 km (3.210 milhas náuticas) foi completada em 6 horas e 50 minutos, com três ocupantes a bordo.
O último recorde foi quebrado durante o voo entre Düsseldorf, na Alemanha, e Dubai, nos Emirados Árabes Unidos, em uma distância de 6.052 km (3.268 milhas náuticas), a maior já percorrida pelo Legacy 500. A duração do voo foi de 7 horas e 3 minutos e a aeronave chegou ao destino com uma reserva de combustível de 861 kg (1,900 lb). A média final de consumo nessa missão foi de apenas 721 kg por hora (1,590 lb).
As informações sobre esses voos serão enviadas para a Federation Aeronautique Internationale, na Suíça, para a oficialização como recordes mundiais, logo após a confirmação final da National Aeronautic Association, órgão responsável por homologar todos os recordes estabelecidos nos Estados Unidos. Em todas as quatro quebras de recordes de velocidade, o Legacy 500 completou a missão com reservas de combustível NBAA IFR.
Russian Helicopters presents series-produced and upcoming models at SITDEF 2015 in Peru
May 14, 2015
Lima, Peru / 14 May 2015
Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) is taking part in the V International defence technology and prevention of natural disasters exhibition SITDEF 2015, which will run from 14-17 May in Lima, Peru. Russian Helicopters will showcase its multirole Ka-32A11BC helicopter and one of its most anticipated upcoming models, the multirole Mi-171A2 for operators from the region. Jointly with Rosoboronexport, Russian Helicopters will also present its Ka-52 Alligator surveillance strike helicopter and the world’s largest helicopter, the Mi-26.
“Latin America is one of the most promising markets for Russian-made helicopters. In total, over 400 are currently in operation here. In 2013, contracts for the delivery of over 40 helicopters to this region were signed. Supplies will continue through to 2016,’ said Russian Helicopters CEO Alexander Mikheev. ‘We mainly supply helicopters in the medium and heavy segments to Latin American countries, which are the most economically successful and are a traditional area of strength for Russian Helicopters.”
Ka-32A11BC helicopters, with their coaxial main rotor design, are well known among Latin American operators. They are successfully deployed in fighting fires, in construction and assembly work, and to transport cargo on their external sling, in Peru, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. The Ka-32A11BC boasts the best cargo capacity in its class and excellent manoeuvrability. In 2014, a service centre for the Ka-32A11BC was certified in Brazil. During SITDEF, Russian Helicopters specialists will give a presentation on this helicopter and discuss its capabilities in search and rescue and special cargo transport missions.
Visitors to the exhibition will also have the opportunity to learn more about the multirole Mi-171A2, which combines the unique global operational experience of Mi-8/17 helicopters with the latest engineering and technological solutions. Modern technologies and materials were used in its construction. Russian Helicopters launched flight tests on it in November 2014.
Jointly with Rosoboronexport, Russian Helicopters will showcase one of its best performing military models, the Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance and combat helicopter, which was unveiled to the world at the Le Bourget airshow in Paris in 2013. This helicopter is designed to destroy tanks, armoured and non-armoured ground targets, and enemy troops and helicopters both on the front line and in tactical reserves. It can also provide target acquisition and designation for helicopter teams and ground troop command and control centres. Its target acquisition system, avionics, and attack systems can all operate in any weather conditions, around the clock. The Ka-52 Alligator is ideally suited to operation in Latin America. It is excellently placed for use in high mountainous areas where it is a perfect fit in operations against guerillas and fighting narco-trafficking.
Rosoboronexport’s stand will also showcase the military Mi-26 and the upgraded version, the Mi-26T2 – the world’s largest series produced helicopter. It is used for complex transport and massive search and rescue operations. Talks will also be held with representatives of regional law enforcement agencies on the possible operation of Mi-35M and Mi-171Sh helicopters.
In November 2014, Russian Helicopters launched deliveries to Peru’s Defense Ministry of a new batch of Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters under a Rosoboronexport contract. In addition to these helicopters, the customer will receive equipment and parts for their maintenance, including equipment for a service and maintenance centre and also a training model for new flight crew. Under the contract concluded in December 2013, Peru will receive 24 helicopters by the end of 2015. This was the largest contract signed in the modern history of military-technical cooperation between Russia and Peru, and one of the most significant contracts signed on the global military helicopter market. Mi-171Sh helicopters support transport links with regions in the Amazon basin and the Andes, and will be useful during military operations along the Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro rivers against drug trafficking, terrorist groupings, and organisations involved in illegal mining.
During the exhibition, Russian Helicopters specialists will meet with international partners and discuss issues relating to the comprehensive maintenance of Russian-made helicopters. Under license No. 2014214207, dated 30.09.2014, Russian Helicopters has the right to export spare parts, components, training goods, and technical documentation for previously exported helicopters, carry out work to extend their operational life, repair, and upgrade (including technical research and design and construction work), utilisation and other activities that form part of the comprehensive service provision for military helicopters, and also to train international specialists to carry out this work. Today, Russian Helicopters is actively involved in developing a network of after-sales service centres for commercial and military Russian-made helicopters in the region, in its efforts to deliver a first class service offering for Russian helicopters throughout their full life cycle.
The first International Defense Technology Exhibition & Prevention of Natural Disasters SITDEF event took place in 2007 in Peru’s capital Lima at the Headquarters of the Army, supported by the country’s President, Government and Defense Ministry. Every year the exhibition attracts over 40,000 visitors from across the continent of South America, and representatives of the Armed Forces and official delegations from 30 countries.
Chapman Freeborn y Volga-Dnepr entregan carga sobredimensionada para mantener instalación petrolera abierta
May 14, 2015
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering y Volga-Dnepr Airlines han ayudado a mantener abierta una instalación petrolera mediante la entrega de una pieza enorme de tiempo crítico desde Suiza a Brasil.
Un rotor de 28 toneladas fue trasladado en avión desde Zúrich (ZRH) a Salvador (SSA) en un avión carguero Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin 76TD-90VD, vía vuelo chárter por Chapman Freeborn, a favor de un cliente de la industria de petróleo y gas.
Enfrentando el cierre de la planta hasta que la pieza de recambio fuera entregada, los especialistas de vuelo chárter en la oficina de Chapman Freeborn São Paulo coordinaron la operación de urgencia que requería exenciones especiales para permitir el despacho de aduanas durante el fin de semana.
Colaborados por los colegas de Chapman Freeborn en Europa y expertos loadmasters de Volga-Dnepr, los enormes equipos fueron cargados cuidadosamente en la aeronave utilizando una grúa de 100 toneladas.
María Faria, Gerente General de Chapman Freeborn Brasil, dijo:
“Nuestro equipo de chárteres de carga estaba trabajando en una escala de tiempo muy apretada y enorgullecidos al ejecutar exitosamente la operación para nuestro cliente. También me gustaría dar las gracias a Volga-Dnepr por su apoyo al hacer la entrega de los equipos a tiempo”.
“Gracias a nuestro equipo excepcional de colegas, logramos resolver otro reto para el beneficio de uno de nuestros clientes. Como experto de transporte ad hoc, Volga-Dnepr proporcionó la solución perfecta para satisfacer las necesidades del cliente que rápidamente hizo los arreglos de vuelo, realizó la carga y descarga de una pieza sobre dimensionada mediante el uso de grúas especialmente diseñadas para este tipo de carga – comentó Alexander Kartashov, Key Account Executive, Volga-Dnepr Airlines.
Embraer Aviação Executiva promove sua linha completa de produtos na EBACE 2015
May 14, 2015
Genebra, Suíça, 11 de maio de 2015 – A Embraer Aviação Executiva apresenta a sua premiada linha de jatos executivos na 15ª Convenção e Exposição de Aviação Executiva Europeia (European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, EBACE – www.ebace.aero), que acontece no Centro de Exposições Genebra Palexpo, na Suíça, entre 18 e 21 de maio. Em exposição estática, a Empresa promoverá os jatos Phenom 100E, Phenom 300, Legacy 450, Legacy 500, Legacy 650 e Lineage 1000E.
Uma coletiva de imprensa será realizada no dia 18 de maio, segunda-feira, no Hall 3, sala Q, às 15 horas, na qual o Presidente & CEO da Embraer Aviação Executiva, Marco Túlio Pellegrini, fará a apresentação de uma ampla visão sobre o mercado europeu, atualização dos programas e das recentes conquistas da área de suporte ao cliente, além de outros anúncios.
“A Europa é um importante mercado para nós, com clientes de Phenom, Legacy e Lineage por toda a região”, disse Pellegrini. “Há 10 anos, anunciávamos o desenvolvimento dos nossos primeiro jatos executivos totalmente novos. Hoje, a EBACE 2015 exibe nossa linha completa de premiadas aeronaves. O Phenom 300 tem sido o jato executivo mais entregue no mundo nos últimos dois anos e nosso revolucionário Legacy 500, que já está em operação nas Américas, Oriente Médio e Ásia, se aproxima da primeira entrega para um cliente europeu.”
Os convidados da Embraer Aviação Executiva serão recepcionados no estande Z073, Hall 6.
Turboprop Engine Upgrade Innovator Blackhawk Announces Key Promotions
May 14, 2015
May 8, 2015 – Waco, TX
Blackhawk Modifications, a leading provider of Pratt & Whitney new engine upgrades, is pleased to announce promotions in their senior management team. Bob Kromer will be the Senior Vice President of Business Development and Dealer Relations, a newly created position to help cultivate business opportunities. Edwin Black has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
For the past year and a half, Kromer has been the Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Support and was responsible for growing Blackhawk’s Pratt & Whitney PT6A New Engine upgrade market for a variety of Turboprop aircraft such as the King Air and Caravan. He will now focus on packaging Blackhawk’s engineering services and composite manufacturing capabilities to the aviation industry. In making the announcement, Jim Allmon, President and CEO, stated: “Bob’s career in general aviation has been spent inside various OEM operations, understanding the importance of bringing new and improved products to market as quickly as possible. His experience to liaison the needs of OEM groups with our core competencies will help all parties achieve higher levels of success.” Kromer, a former flight test engineer, has expansive experience working for vibrant aviation companies such as Piper and Mooney.
Edwin Black, a veteran of Blackhawk has served as Director of Marketing, Global Sales Director and most recently as Vice President of Domestic Sales. He will oversee all global aspects of Marketing and Sales and manage Blackhawk’s network of over 60 worldwide authorized distributors and installation centers. “For over 15 years, our customers have been singing the praises of our Pratt & Whitney PT6A XP engine upgrade programs” said Jim Allmon, President and CEO of Blackhawk. “Edwin has been deeply involved in Blackhawk’s marketing and sales successes. I am confident he will continue to highlight the value centers our new engine programs provide while maintaining our brand as a source for innovation and aftermarket upgrades.” Prior to Black joining Blackhawk, he was the Marketing and Sales Director at Raisbeck Engineering, a provider of many King Air aerodynamic performance systems. His aviation experience offers a broad perspective on airframe and power-plant improvements.
Blackhawk’s New PT6A-140 Engine Upgrade for the Cessna Caravan Nears Certification
May 14, 2015
May 21, 2015 – Geneva, Switzerland
Blackhawk Modifications announces that FAA Certification is imminent for a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140 new engine upgrade for the Cessna 208 Caravan and 208B Grand Caravan. This is the same 867 horsepower engine currently used by Cessna on the Caravan EX. Due to growing demand for extra horsepower from European Caravan operators, EASA certification will follow the FAA approval. Available in June, 2015 in the USA, the factory new PT6A-140 upgrade offers an increase in available horsepower to 867, up from the 600 or 675 horsepower on Caravans equipped with PT6A-114 or PT6A-114A engines. The result of this 28-44% increase in available horsepower will enable like-new levels of aircraft performance and load carrying capabilities.
Included with the Blackhawk XP upgrade is a newly developed 325 amp starter/generator, a higher capacity engine oil cooler and a 106” three blade Hartzell propeller that is currently used on the Caravan EX. These upgrades offer Caravans operating throughout Europe the performance capabilities needed to effectively complete high-demand mission profiles. Operators will also benefit from lower engine starting and oil temperatures due to the higher-capacity starter/generator and oil cooler.
“Caravans are workhorses”, states Jim Allmon, Blackhawk’s President and CEO. “Many commercial operators utilize short runways, carrying heavy loads in hot and high conditions. Additionally, those Caravan owners who operate off water will enjoy the capability to get up on step faster, reducing stress on the airframe and allowing operations from smaller bodies of water. With the additional horsepower of our upgrade, operators get a whole new operating experience from their Caravan. This upgrade will instantly increase mission capability, resulting in increased profits with better safety margins not to mention the added benefit of a significant increase in speed. Operators will also be very pleased with the near plug and play, bolt on simplicity of the PT6A-140 engine and associated kit. The cowl, exhaust and engine mounts are all reused, which makes the Blackhawk XP140 upgrade the lowest priced new-engine upgrade available on the market.” Blackhawk is taking orders now for June/July deliveries.
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