Fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 delivered to Interjet
December 23, 2013
December 23, 2013
The fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 landed in Mexico and it has been delivered to Interjet airline. The aircraft (MNS 95036) was rolled out from SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) and took off from Venice Marco Polo airport for the ferry flight to Interjet facilities in Toluca (Mexico).
During its ferry flight, with technical stops in Keflyavik (Iceland) and Bangor (Maine, USA), the airplane flew to Toluca (Mexico), thus confirming its outstanding performance on longer range routes.
“This fourth delivery represents another important milestone for SuperJet International – states Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Executive Officer – The Customer’s satisfaction is our top-priority and today we are able to offer superior services along with an excellent product. The SSJ100 combines standards of economy, performance, environmental efficiency and passenger comfort never seen before in a 100-seat airliner. I am confident that new Customers will notice soon that the SSJ100 is the best choice in the regional segment”.
According to the recent operating data from September 18, 2013 (EIS) until November 30, 2013, the first three Interjet SSJ100s showed an outstanding performance with over 99% dispatch reliability and an average daily utilization of 9 flight hours, with a maximum utilization of 11 flight hours.
The aircraft accumulated 1438 flight hours and 1399 flight cycles through 7 destinations in Mexico (Mexico City, Torreon, Aguascalientes, Campeche, Minatitlan, Zacatecas and Mazatlan).
In the meantime the fifth and the sixth aircraft to be delivered to Interjet are currently under completion at SuperJet International’s plant in Italy.
Interjet ordered 20 SSJ100 plus 10 options in the 93-seats (34’ pitch) configuration. The exclusive and comfortable interior are designed by Italian Company Pininfarina.
The SSJ100 is developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Alenia Aermacchi. It incorporates the most modern Western technology and systems together with high standards of comfort available in the 100-seats segment.
ALTA Calls for Dismissal of Jet Fuel Tax Proposal in Mexican Senate
October 30, 2013
Miami (October 29, 2013) – The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) today called for the dismissal of the recent fiscal reform proposal that would impose a new tax to jet fuel in the amount of MEX$0.12 per liter of fuel. The plan would heavily affect the cost of jet fuel in Mexico and would have an estimated impact of MEX$480 million annually, further reducing Mexican airlines´ competitiveness. The proposed tax represents an additional financial burden to airlines which already absorb fuel handling fees.
Fuel is the highest and most important operational cost component for an airline, representing an average of 34% of a carrier´s expenses. Any increase or added taxation is expected to have a detrimental effect on the aviation industry in Mexico, as well as a significantly negative impact on its national tourism and business derived from travel. Unlike other types of fuel, jet fuel is not subsidized and it is already approximately 3-7% more expensive to fuel up in Mexico than in the US. The added fuel tax translates into an increase in the prices of air tickets, a possible reduction in routes and consequently would impact the creation of jobs. Because of the high sensitivity to airfares it is estimated that Mexican passenger traffic would be reduced considerably.
The implementation of this tax is not justified from the environmental standpoint either. Mexican airlines have invested and will continue to invest a total of more than US$25 billion in a modern fleet of last generation aircraft, which adheres to all international standards, with up to 20% reduced CO2 emissions. In the meantime, the industry continues to promote and support the development of alternative fuels that will meet the strictest international standards.
The measure is additionally expected to provoke actions of reciprocity by other countries, further debilitating the level of competitiveness of Mexican carriers in the region.
Eduardo Iglesias, Executive Director of ALTA, remarked, “Lawmakers across the region need to be aware of the socioeconomic impact generated by the passing of initiatives such as the proposed fuel tax under consideration. As an industry, we want to facilitate a commercial environment for aviation to continue to thrive so that we can help bring about the socioeconomic benefits projected for Latin America and the Caribbean.”
Firm Order for 20 SSJ100 with Ilyushin Finance Co
August 27, 2013
On August 27 2013 in the framework of the International Aviation and Space Salon МAKS Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Ilyushin Finance Co (IFC) signed two firm contracts for the delivery of 20 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.
The first contract included five SSJ100 LR aircraft in 103-seat configuration. An increased passenger capacity will be provided by means of slimmer seats installation. The first deliveries are expected at the end of 2015. The customer is still negotiated at the moment.
The second contract for customers in the South-East Asia and the Middle East region was concluded for fifteen Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in its Basic version. The first deliveries are expected in 2015 as well.
«The support provided by the largest financial institutes to Sukhoi Superjet 100 project demonstrates its steady and successful development. Our partners placed the order for two SSJ100 modifications: basic and long range, and we hope that customers will appreciate opportunities provided by the two versions of the aircraft», said Andrey Kalinovsky, the President of the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 LR version differs from the Basic in several respects: it can reach 4578 km and has an increased take-off weight – up to 49.45 tons compensated by the strengthened wing. The SSJ100 LR is equipped with a SaM146 engine with a 5% increased thrust compared to SSJ100 Basic version.
The deliveries will be financed through the support of the Russian Government on financing Russian industrial exports and high-tech products. This support is provided by the Government to banks extending credits to customers buying Russian products.
In June 2013 in the framework of the 50th International Paris Air Show (Le Bourget, France) Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Ilyushin Finance Co (IFC) signed the Heads of Agreement (HoA) for the delivery of twenty Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The HoA now has been converted to firm order.
Mexico – Interjet presents its new airplane SSJ100
August 23, 2013
The aircraft offers the latest technology from Europe and will be designed to serve medium density routes
The new aircrafts, will boost competitiveness of tourism and business within the country, will trigger economic activity and will create new sources of employment in Mexico: Miguel Aleman Magnani, Interjet’s CEO
In the last month the airline opened nine routes that depart from Mexico City’s International Airport to destinations with high potential
The most recent report of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation positioned Interjet as the airline with the highest domestic market share in the country
Miguel Aleman Magnani, Interjet’s CEO, presented the airline’s new aircraft, the SuperJet 100, which incorporates the latest technology of the European continent and which will be used to serve the medium-density routes in Mexico.
Aleman Magnani explained that this aircraft provides the highest standards of quality and comfort in the worldwide commercial aviation and that this is the first time that an aircraft of these characteristics will start operations in the Americas.
These new aircrafts, will boost Mexico’s competitiveness of tourism and business industries, and will join Interjet’s fleet to detonate the country’s economy and generate new jobs in the states where they land. Compared with other aircrafts that are used to serve domestic routes in Mexico, the Superjet 100 offers wider seats, higher height of the passenger and pilots cabin and more space for luggage inside.
In addition, the new equipment incorporates the latest technology available in Europe, as well as cameras and screens for on-board programming and an exclusive bathroom for women.
The aircraft was manufactured in Europe and its development involved three companies: Russia’s Sukhoi Civil (SCAC), in partnership with Italy’s Alenia Aermacchi, and the prestigious Italian manufacturer Pininfarina, which was in charge of the designs.
This device is the most complete and equipped in the 100 seat aircraft segment and in order to meet the highest standards of the airline for its passengers comfort, Interjet chose the configuration of 93 seats.
The Interjet’s Superjet100 is the first Italo-Russian-French aircraft manufactured to meet the highest Western standards of air safety established by the civil aviation authorities of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Aviation Register of the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC-AR), the National School of Civil Aviation (ENAC) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The aero strength of the former Soviet Union was very important in the manufacturing of aircrafts, satellites and space missions. The Tupolev Company was the first in the world to design and produce a supersonic aircraft. Also, in 1957, the USSR, one of the stronger economic giants, put into space the first artificial satellite in history, Sputnik 1. The biggest plane currently flying in the world right now is the Russian-made “Antonov”. In the late 80s, this block accounted for 25 percent of the world’s civil aircraft production and 40 percent of the military aircraft production. The Russian-built Superjet 100 relies on the most advanced technology in global aviation.
The navigation system of the Superjet 100 was designed by the French company Thales Avionics. This system is also used by other companies in the industry, such as Airbus. The interior features were designed by the internationally recognized Italian company, Pininfarina.
The Superjet 100 was first introduced in the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, the largest exhibition for the global aviation industry, this is the first time that a Mexican airline has participated by presenting an airplane for it’s fleet.
The Interjet’s operational efficiency and commitment to their clients in terms of comfort, made the airline to change the aircraft’s 108 seats original configuration to one of only 93 seats, with 34 inches (86 centimeters) of space between each row.
In the last month, Interjet opened nine regional routes that strengthen Mexico’s air connectivity and that depart from the Mexico City International Airport to Aguascalientes, Campeche, La Paz, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Minatitlan, Reynosa, Torreon and Zacatecas.
The airline’s expansion strategy has positioned it as the leading airline in the country. According to the last report of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Interjet has mobilized the highest number of passengers domestically and reached a 28 percent market share last June.
Second Interjet SSJ100 ready for Mexico
August 2, 2013
Venice (Italy) August 2, 2013
On August 2rd, 2013 the second Interjet Sukhoi Superjet 100 was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) on completion of customization and technical acceptance procedure. It took off from Venice Marco Polo airport for a ferry flight to Toluca (Mexico).
The MSN 95024 is the second aircraft to be delivered to the Mexican carrier Interjet, launch customer in the western market.
The airplane is to fly to Toluca (Mexico) stopping only in Reykjavik (Island), Goose Bay (Canada) and Bangor (Maine, USA). Similarly, the first Interjet SSJ100 performed successfully a route of 5100 km from Bangor directly to Toluca (Mexico), skipping two stops initially planned at Washington D.C (USA) and San Antonio (Texas). Thus the SSJ100 confirmed its superior aerodynamics and outstanding performance on longer range routes.
The second ferry flight is crewed by two Interjet pilots, Capt. Juan Carlos Balcazar Zuniga and Capt. Senobio Federico Guzman Harrison with Capt. Alberto Zucconi Galli Fonseca of SuperJet International’s Training Center.
“With the handover of the first SSJ100 to Interjet on July 22nd, the departure of the second aircraft is another great milestone. The third aircraft is being customized at SJI facilities and 5 more are to be completed by year-end. We are aware that this is just the first steps in a long road to be traveled. But these successful results demonstrate that SJI is on track!” says Mr. Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International.
The SSJ100 is a state-of-the-art regional jet developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Alenia Aermacchi. It incorporates the most modern Western technology and offers the highest standards of quality and comfort available in the 100-seats segment.
Interjet chose a 93-seats (34’ pitch) configuration, in accordance with the airline’s high standards for passenger comfort. The exclusive interior features were designed by Italian Pininfarina. Compared to other aircraft used to serve the domestic routes in Mexico, the SSJ100 offers wider seats.
The SSJ100 is the first Russian–Italian aircraft in full compliance with the most rigorous western air safety standards of EASA, IAC-AR, ENAC and Mexican DGAC civil aviation authorities.
LATAM takes delivery of 200th A320 aircraft at Paris Air Show
June 18, 2013
TAM A320 equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices
LATAM Airlines Group, the holding company for LAN and TAM Airlines and third largest Airbus customer in terms of in-service and on order aircraft, has taken delivery of its 200th A320 aircraft at Le Bourget Paris Air Show. The TAM A320 is equipped with Sharklet fuel-saving wing-tip devices and powered by CFM engines.
“We are very happy to receive our 200th Airbus A320 at the 50th Paris Air Show, a truly momentous occasion that reflects the important relationship Airbus, LAN, TAM and now LATAM have shared since 1998,” said Roberto Alvo, LATAM Airlines Group’s Chief Corporate Officer. “The A320 has been a key element to the company’s growth over the years and success in South America.”
“We congratulate LATAM on this important milestone. We are convinced that the market-leading A320 Family will substantially contribute to LATAM’s strategy moving forward,” said John Leahy Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “We are proud to foster our partnership with LATAM, one of the largest airline groups in the world.”
LATAM received its first Sharklet-equipped aircraft in April 2013. Made from light-weight composites, Sharklets are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft allowing airlines to reduce fuel burn up to four percent and reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 1,000 tons per aircraft per year.
LATAM has ordered a total of 380 aircraft, has almost 250 aircraft in operation and their joint Airbus backlog is nearly 170, making them the third largest airline customer and third largest operator of Airbus aircraft in the world. The airline group is also the largest A320 operator in Latin America and one of the largest in the world.
With more than 760 aircraft sold and a backlog that exceeds 360, more than 500 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.
Latin-American carrier Avianca takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600
June 18, 2013
The Latin-American carrier Avianca took delivery today of the first of 15 ATR 72-600s that it commissioned in late 2012, with the signing of a contract which also included options for 15 more aircraft and which was valued at over US$ 700 million.
The aircraft delivered today at the Paris Air Show is configured with 68 seats and is equipped with the new ‘Armonia’ cabin, a major development of the ATR ‘-600’ series, ensuring optimal passenger comfort. With the delivery of this aircraft, Avianca begins an ambitious process of developing and modernizing its regional network in Colombia and Central America.
Speaking about this delivery, Fabio Villegas Ramirez, Chief Executive Officer of Avianca said: “We are very pleased to begin introducing the ATR 72-600 into our regional fleet. These aircraft will enable us to further increase our service standards while operating our regional routes even more efficiently. Their advantages in terms of passenger comfort, as well as their excellent performance on high-altitude runways perfectly match the requirements of our regional network. They will also enable us to increase our seating offer and reduce operating costs”.
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, said: “Latin America has proven to be a very important market for us recently. We have doubled our presence in this region in the last five years, positioning our aircraft as essential tools for the strong growth in regional traffic. We are particularly proud to be associated with Avianca, a company with a great reputation and prestige, and to be able to place reliability, comfort, low operating costs and low environmental footprints of the ATR 72-600 at the service of their growth in region.”
Avianca will gradually replace the Fokker 50s and ATR 42s currently in service. The first ATR 72-600 will serve destinations including Barrancabermeja, Florencia, Manizales, Neiva, Pasto, Popayán, Tumaco and Yopal in Colombia. Later, other ATR 72-600s will be used to connect Guatemala City and Flores (Guatemala), Tegucigalpa, Roatán and San Pedro Sula (Honduras), San Salvador (El Salvador), Managua (Nicaragua) as well as San José and Liberia (Costa Rica).
Avianca is one of the leading airlines in Latin America, where it is seeing particularly rapid growth. It currently operates a combined fleet of 151 aircraft, representing the second largest fleet in Latin America. It serves over one hundred destinations in Latin America, the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe.
Alongside with the introduction of the ATR 72-600s, ATR and Avianca are preparing to jointly set up the first ATR-approved pilot training center in South America, which will open in the coming months at Avianca facilities in Bogota, Colombia.
ATR accounts for approximately 160 aircraft operated by Latin American airlines, which will be augmented by some fifty units to be delivered to the region. ATR has been an immense success in Latin America. This huge success underlines the attractiveness of ATRs for regional routes in Latin America, which is a particularly dynamic market.
First SSJ100 delivered to Mexican Airline Interjet
June 18, 2013
Le Bourget ( Paris) – June 18th 2013
On the occasion of the 50th International Paris Airshow SuperJet International (SJI) – joint venture between Alenia Aermacchi (a Finmeccanica Company) and Sukhoi Holding – announced the delivery of its first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft to the Mexican airline Interjet. With an order for 20 aircraft plus 10 options, Interjet is the first western customer to take delivery of the SSJ100.
The aircraft has been presented for the first time at Le Bourget with its exclusive interior designed by Pininfarina in a 93-seats (34’ pitch) configuration, in accordance with Interjet high standards for passenger comfort. The SSJ100 is a 100-seat state-of-the-art regional jet, which incorporates the most modern Western technology and is powered by two PowerJet SaM146 engines.
The SSJ100 aircraft, developed and built by the Russian Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) in partnership with Alenia Aermacchi, was painted, completed and customized at the SuperJet International facilities in Venice, Italy.
“We are very proud to announce this important achievement at the Paris Airshow – states Mr. Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International – In these last months we have been working closely with Interjet, which is the second largest airline in Mexico. We are excited to show, at Le Bourget, the first SSJ100 with Pininfarina Italian style interior. The SSJ100 is achieving a new important role in the regional segment and it is now ready to enter the western market”.
“We are delighted to receive our first SSJ100 and participate in the main international airshow in Europe – states Mr. Jose Luis Garza, Chief Executive Officer of Interjet – The aircraft is expected to enter into service in the Mexican market very soon. We are fully confident in our choice because the SSJ100 perfectly matches Interjet’s domestic mid-density routes. It also fits with our top-quality services, offering mainline comfort along with reduced operating costs and flexibility for regional markets”.
The Interjet SSJ100 fleet will be also supported by SuperJet International through its SuperCare “per-flight-hour” program, a tailored after-sales solution which allows to keep aircraft flying with minimum investment. A Fort Lauderdale warehouse is also being established to support and meet spare parts requirements in the Americas.
The SSJ100 programme is financed with the support of Export Credit Agencies of Italy, France and Russia. Namely SACE, COFACE and VEB/EXIAR granted a proactive approach towards this important transaction which paved the way of the SSJ100 to the western market.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 currently represents the most important industrial programme between the Russian Federation and Europe in the commercial aircraft sector.
Lufthansa firms up order for 100 A320 Family aircraft
June 17, 2013
Largest Airbus airline customer and operator in Europe
The Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous Supervisory Board decision from March this year and signed for 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with Sharklets) at the Paris International Airshow in Le Bourget, France.
The Lufthansa Group has been operating the A320 Family since October 1989. They were the launching customer for the A321 and belonged to the first operators of the A319 and A320. The new order confirms Lufthansa’s leading position as the largest Airbus airline customer and operator in Europe, increasing its order for the A320 type to 299. Over 150 of these aircraft have already been delivered.
“These modern and fuel-efficient aircraft will meet the future growth and fleet renewal needs of the Lufthansa Group airlines. By purchasing these aircraft, we will be able in the long term to offer customers a comfortable and modern product in the highly competitive environment. In addition, these aircraft are contributing significantly to reduce noise and emissions wherever we fly our aircraft to”, said Nico Buchholz, Executive Vice President, Lufthansa Group Fleet Management.
“Lufthansa is a loyal customer, and has been operating our aircraft for almost 40 years. We are extremely pleased to receive this repeat order and thank our prestigious customer for their continuing strong commitment to our eco-efficient products. The A320 Family represents the highest level of operational performance while also offering Lufthansa passengers superior level of comfort and services,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
The A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent of the single aisle market in just over two years since it was launched, clearly demonstrating its market leadership. Incorporating new engines and Sharklets these new aircraft are set to deliver fuel savings of 15 percent. In addition, the A320neo Family will provide a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise. The A320neo will enter into service from late 2015, followed by the A319neo and A321neo in 2016. The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling and most modern single aisle aircraft family. To date, nearly 9,500 aircraft have been ordered and close to 5,600 delivered to more than 380 customers and operators worldwide.
Heads of Agreement on Sukhoi Superjet 100 Delivery Signed between SCAC and Ilyushin Finance Co
June 17, 2013
On June 17 2013 in the framework of the 50th International Paris Air Show (Le Bourget, France) Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Ilyushin Finance Co (IFC) signed the Heads of Agreement (HoA) for delivery of twenty Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.
The Agreement envisages the financing by IFC of leasing of fifteen Sukhoi Superjet 100 in basic modification SSJ100/95B for the South East Asia and the Middle East customers.
Other five aircraft in Long Range modification (SSJ100/95LR) are planned for further leasing to potential customers. The Parties agreed that the deliveries to Ilyushin Finance Co would start in 2015.
Deliveries of the Russian aircraft are being financed through the dedicated Programme of the Russian Government on financial (guarantee) support for Russian industrial exports and high-tech products. The support is provided by the Government to banks extending credits to customers of Russian products.
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