Galeão-Tom Jobim International Airport implements Rockwell Collins airport operations solutions
July 31, 2016
New technologies enhance passenger and aircraft processing to support 2016 Summer Games
SAO PAULO, Brazil (July 26, 2016) – Athletes, officials and fans traveling to the 2016 Summer Games via Rio de Janeiro’s main airport, Galeão-Tom Jobim International Airport, will enjoy an improved travel experience when they arrive. The airport recently implemented a number of Rockwell Collins airport operational solutions to better handle the influx of passengers and aircraft arriving for the 2016 games.
“The Galeão Airport is the gateway to our country, and it’s important that we provide the best possible experience for travelers attending one of the world’s premier sporting events,” said Herlichy Bastos, operations director at RIOgaleão. “The ARINC airport systems allow us to more effectively manage airline ground activities—from the moment a plane lands on the runway until it takes off again. Optimizing our airport infrastructure is enabling us to handle more planes and manage more airlines more effectively.”
The Rockwell Collins solutions are part of a $2 billion program focused on renovating and expanding the airport prior to the start of the games. The airport has implemented several key systems to improve airport operations, alleviating aircraft congestion at gates and improving on-time departure and arrival rates. Other key improvements include a new digital signage system that keeps passengers informed and moving through the airport.
“Beyond the games, RIOgaleão has ambitious growth plans, with a goal of operating at a capacity of 37.5 million passengers per year—a significant increase from its current capacity,” said Augusto de Macedo Santos, head of sales, Latin America. “Brazil is a rapidly growing market and this marks yet another key milestone in our commitment to invest and grow our business in the country.”
Rockwell Collins’ airport systems management organization, ARINC Managed Services, is responsible for the on-site maintenance and support of all the systems.
ARINC airport solutions being deployed at RIOgaleão include:
ARINC AirDB™
ARINC AirVue™
ARINC AirPlan
ARINC VeriPax™
ARINC AviNet® Airport
GULF COAST AVIONICS HAS COMPLETED AN AVIONICS UPGRADE ON A PILATUS PC-9 TURBOPROP
July 31, 2016
Imported through Legacy Warbirds, the recently upgraded aircraft is one of the first two civilian PC-9s to be in the United States
and will be showcased at the Pilatus Aircraft pavilion during Oshkosh AirVenture.
Lakeland, FL (July19, 2016) — Rick Garcia, President and CEO, Gulf Coast Avionics (Oshkosh booth numbers, 2029 & 2030, Hangar B), announced that the company has completed an avionics upgrade on a Pilatus PC-9 single-engine turboprop. The updated aircraft will be on display at the Pilatus Aircraft (Main Aircraft Display areas 124-139) pavilion during Oshkosh AirVenture 2016.
“This is one of those unique types of projects our engineers and installers really enjoy working on,” Garcia said. “The challenges that come with working on a European warbird like the PC-9 are a refreshing change from the aircraft we typically get here at our Lakeland facility.”
“This is an ex-Slovenian military aircraft and our goal was to upgrade the avionics with the latest in touchscreen and wireless connectivity capabilities,” stated Matt Walsh, manager of Legacy Warbirds. “Another part of this project was to prepare the panel so that it can be easily upgraded to Garmin glass displays whenever the owner wants.”
“This is one of only two Pilatus PC-9s currently in the U.S. and it is the first Garmin GTN 650 installation in the type so it presented a few challenges to our team,” stated Gulf Coast Avionics, Sales Representative, Matt Schloss. “We did have a bit of a leg up from a similar installation we completed on a PC-7. The cockpits of the aircraft are virtually identical, which meant we could use a lot of the information from the PC-7 again. That’s a big time saver when you’re working on an aircraft with such a small cockpit area.”
Schloss explained that the PC-9’s avionics upgrade included:
• Dual Garmin GTN 650 touchscreen GPS/NAV/COMM/MFDs
• Dual Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B “Out” and “In” Mode S extended squitter transponders
• Garmin Flight Stream 210 gateway for wireless iPad cockpit connectivity
• Avidyne TAS 620A Traffic Advisory System
“We are absolutely thrilled with the way the panel turned out,” Walsh said. “We know that when we do a project with Gulf Coast Avionics we are going to get the highest level of professionalism, cooperation and care. Their group takes a lot of the worry out of a project like this.”
Synergy encarga 62 aviones de la Familia A320neo
July 13, 2016
Con más de 1.000 aviones vendidos en América Latina, el A320 sigue prevaleciendo
Synergy Aerospace Corporation, el mayor accionista de la aerolínea Avianca, con base en Colombia, y propietaria de Avianca Brasil, ha firmado un acuerdo de compra con Airbus para la adquisición de 62 aviones de la Familia A320neo. Estos aparatos constituirán la base de la estrategia de renovación de flota y de crecimiento de la red de Avianca Brasil, y también marcan la cifra de más de 1.000 aviones Airbus vendidos en América Latina.
“Estos A320neo permitirán a Avianca Brasil dar un importante salto en la ampliación y modernización de su flota de una forma rentable y sostenible, mejorando a la vez la experiencia de los pasajeros,” explica Alex Bialer, Presidente del Consejo de Synergy Group. “Gracias a su excelente ecoeficiencia, fiabilidad y confort, la Familia A320neo nos permitirá afianzar nuestra posición en Sudamérica, ofreciendo a los pasajeros el mejor producto de pasillo único disponible en el mercado.”
“Airbus está encantada de superar el hito de 1.000 aviones vendidos en América Latina con este pedido de Synergy, y orgullosa de que Avianca Brasil vaya a contar con la productividad y eficiencia inigualable en consumo de la Familia A320neo para renovar su flota y ampliar su red en Sudamérica,” ha dicho John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers de Airbus. “Se prevé que el tráfico doméstico en Brasil casi se triplique de aquí a 2034, situándose entre los 10 flujos de tráfico aéreo de más rápido crecimiento del mundo. Estos A320neo permitirán a Avianca Brasil capitalizar este crecimiento y ofrecer capacidades operativas mejoradas en aeropuertos exigentes como el de Santos Dumont en Rio de Janeiro.”
Synergy se convirtió en cliente de Airbus en 2007 con su pedido de 10 aviones A350 XWB. Asimismo ha encargado 20 aviones de la Familia A320, seis A330-200 de pasajeros y un A330-200 Freighter. En la actualidad, Avianca Brasil opera 40 aviones de la Familia A320 y un A330 Freighter.
Con una tasa de crecimiento favorable del 5,3 por ciento anual, se estima que el tráfico nacional y entre regiones de América Latina se triplique prácticamente en los próximos 20 años. Los aviones de pasillo único constituyen la piedra angular del mercado latinoamericano, y el A320neo desempeñará un papel fundamental en la captación de este mercado de futuro.
Con más de 1.000 aviones vendidos y un backlog (pendientes de entrega) de más de 450, hay más de 600 aviones Airbus en operación en América Latina y el Caribe. En los últimos 10 años, Airbus ha triplicado se flota en servicio, captando más del 60 por ciento de los pedidos cursados en la región desde 1990. El A320neo se ha convertido en la indiscutible familia de aviones preferida por América Latina, contando actualmente con 410 pedidos en firme, más 58 compromisos de compra por parte de compañías de leasing para siete clientes, captando cerca del 70 por ciento de los pedidos en el mercado de aviones de pasillo único de nueva generación.
Synergy orders 62 A320neo Family aircraft
July 13, 2016
Latin America region surpasses 1,000 aircraft sold, A320 continues to prevail
Synergy Aerospace Corporation, largest shareholder of Colombia-based Avianca and owner of Avianca Brasil, has finalized a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for 62 A320neo Family aircraft. These A320neo will be the base of the fleet renewal and network growth strategy for Avianca Brasil, and also marks over 1,000 Airbus aircraft sold in Latin America.
“These A320neo will allow Avianca Brasil to take an important leap toward growing and modernizing its fleet in a profitable and sustainable manner, while improving passenger experience,” said Alex Bialer, Chairman of the Board, Synergy Group. “Thanks to its excellent eco-efficiency, reliability and comfort the A320neo Family will allow us to strengthen our position in South America by offering passengers the best single-aisle product available.”
“Airbus is pleased to be surpassing 1,000 aircraft sold in Latin America with this order by Synergy, and we are proud that Avianca Brasil will rely on the unmatched productivity and fuel efficiency of the A320neo Family to renew its fleet and expand its network in South America,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “Domestic traffic in Brazil is projected to nearly triple by 2034, placing it among the world’s top 10 fastest-growing traffic flows in the world. These A320neo will allow Avianca Brasil to capitalize on this growth and deliver enhanced performance capabilities in challenging airports such as Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont.”
Synergy became an Airbus customer in 2007 with its order for 10 A350 XWBs. It also has ordered 20 A320 Family aircraft, six A330-200 passenger and one A330-200 Freighter. Today, Avianca Brasil operates 40 A320 Family aircraft and one A330 Freighter.
Growing at a favorable rate of 5.3 percent annually, intra-regional and domestic traffic in Latin America is expected to almost triple in the next 20 years. The single-aisle aircraft is Latin America’s linchpin, and the A320neo will play a key role in securing this future market.
With over 1,000 aircraft sold and a backlog of more than 450, over 600 Airbus aircraft are in operation throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. In the past 10 years Airbus has tripled its in-service fleet, securing over 60 percent of orders in the region since 1990. The A320neo has become the undisputed aircraft family of choice for Latin America, now with 410 firm orders, plus 58 commitments with lessors, from seven customers winning nearly 70 percent of orders in the new generation single-aisle aircraft market.
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