Aeromar introduces first ATR -600 in Mexico
June 4, 2013
The carrier leases its first ATR -600 series aircraft from Air Lease Corporation
Aeromar, one of the major regional airlines in Mexico, today took delivery of its first of 2 ATR 72-600 to be acquired on long-term lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The delivery sees Aeromar become the first operator of the ATR -600 series aircraft in the region. In addition, the new airplanes will be the premier turboprops up to 70 seats in Mexico.
Aeromar is ATR’s longstanding customer with 14 ATR airplanes in its fleet (ten ATR 42-500s and four 42-320s). The newly acquired 68-seat turboprops will replace the smaller ATR 42-320 allowing the airline to further boost service to destinations it already flies to: from the capital Mexico City to airports in smaller cities like Poza Rica, San Luis Potosi or Ciudad Victoria.
Aeromar believes the market is ripe for a bigger turboprop aircraft and that the airline industry needs the improved productivity that the new plane can provide.
“Following the leasing of the new ATR aircraft, Aeromar seeks to maintain its fleet one of the freshest among the Latin American airlines,” Fabricio Cojuc, Aeromar Executive Vice President said. “By renewing our fleet, we are aiming at more efficient operations. ATR 72-600s offers superior passenger capacity compared to the smaller aircraft models and lower fuel consumption per seat. In addition, they are very reliable and that should help with punctuality.”
“We are very pleased to be delivering the first ATR 72-600 to Aeromar. As congestion puts pressure on airports in large cities in Mexico, we are sure the ATR 72-600 is the right solution as this larger turboprop aircraft provides more capacity and greater comfort and efficiency with fewer flights” commented Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, ALC’s Chairman and CEO.
“We are delighted to receive a new order from our long-standing customer Aeromar for the best-selling ATR -600 series aircraft,” said Filippo Bagnato, CEO of ATR. “The ATR 72-600’s versatility and low operational costs have made it very popular with Latin American airlines. The comfort of the ATR -600’s spacious cabin is also appealing to passengers. These eco-efficient ATR aircraft will definitely contribute to the growth and success of Mexico’s regional aviation sector”.
ATR is well established in Latin American region with more than 160 aircraft flying in the livery of 30 operators, including 14 aircraft currently being operated in Mexico.
First Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Full Specification Delivered to Aeroflot
May 31, 2013
On May 31, 2013, the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 in full specification was delivered to Aeroflot
In 2005, JSC “Aeroflot” and JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” (SCAC) signed a contract for delivery of 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in standard specification – single class arrangement for 98 passenger seats. Later, the airline decided to improve the aircraft specifications including the arrangement, passenger cabin equipment, and avionics.
Some changes requested by Aeroflot required further aircraft modifications. In order to avoid delivery delays, the parties agreed that the first 10 SSJ100 would be delivered to Aeroflot in “light” specification and later replaced by aircraft in “full” contract specification (“full”).
The delivery of the first ten SJ100 aircraft is financed by VEB-leasing JSC as part of the financial lease agreement concluded with Aeroflot in 2009. The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 was delivered to Aeroflot by the Ulyanovsk branch of VEB-leasing JSC.
Full and light specifications differ in several respects. The full specification aircraft includes an upgraded Flight Management System (FMS) and a weather radar equipped with a wind direction detection function. Further, the full specification features additional video control cameras, separate lighting controls for both economy and business class and an additional working position for a flight attendant at the wall of option galley at the back of the aircraft. Individual gaspers over each passenger seat were also installed, thus improving passenger comfort. The full aircraft is equipped with three lavatories with diaper boards, and each three-seat-block in the cabin has an additional oxygen mask. Instead of three galleys, the aircraft contains four, one of which is equipped with two ovens. There is additional space to fit a flight baby cot.
There are several foreign and Russian airlines interested in buying Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in light specification. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) is planning to conclude, in the near future, contracts for delivery of this aircraft to new customers.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 with manufacture serial number 95025, delivered to Aeroflot, now has tail number RA-89014. Following a long-standing Aeroflot tradition, the aircraft was given a name – “Valery Sysovsky”. Sysovsky Valery Borisovich was part of the flight crew that operated the first IL-96 passenger flight–SU31– from Moscow to New York. He was a flight engineer, head of the flight standards department at Aeroflot-Russian Airlines, and was honored by the Russian Federation for his work in the transportation sector.
Governor of the State of Florida, United States, visits LATAM Airlines Group
May 23, 2013
Santiago, May 22, 2013 – On a mission to promote investment in the state of Florida, United States, Governor Rick Scott was welcomed by Ignacio Cueto, CEO of LAN Airlines, of LATAM Group, one of the main air groups of the continent and the second leading operator between the state of Florida and South America, to continue making ties that allow strengthening and developing connectivity between the region and the United States.
During his visit, the Governor – Who was received also by the U.S. ambassador in Chile Alejandro D. Wolff- was accompanied by a delegation composed of Gray Swoope, Florida Secretary of Commerce and Ananth Prasad, Florida Secretary of Transportation. Also in attendance were Manny Mencia, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the International Trade and Business Development unit of Enterprise Florida and Ivan Barrios, Vice President, Trade Development Services at Enterprise Florida.
“It is an honor for LATAM Airlines Group to receive Governor Rick Scott at our headquarters, considering that the state of Florida is the main gateway to the U.S., and Miami is a strategic connection center for both LATAM Airlines Group and its subsidiaries, like TAM. By having the LAN Cargo headquarters in Miami, for many years there has been a very smooth relationship with the authorities of the state of Florida and we are working together to achieve breakthroughs to encourage traffic of the region to this state and so that each day more North Americans can visit and enjoy the attractions of South America, “said Ignacio Cueto.
For his part, Governor Scott said, “We had a great visit with LATAM Airlines Group and hope Florida can continue to expand our relationship with the company. With already 100 flights departing from Miami and Orlando to Latin America, we hope they continue to grow in the Sunshine State.”
Miami is the main international cargo airport of the continent, handling between 80% and 85% of cargo transported between the United States and Latin America, of which 35% of this percentage is handled by LAN CARGO and its affiliate companies. In these facilities, the company has one of the largest and most modern cold warehouses of the locality, mobilizing weekly 3,800 tons of export and 4,000 tons of import.
LATAM Airlines Group, SA and its affiliates are the second leading passenger transport operator between South America and the United States, with operations in Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York, having transported more than 3 million passengers to and from the country in 2012.
LATAM AIRLINES GROUP REPORTS PRELIMINARY MONTHLY STATISTICS FOR APRIL 2013
May 13, 2013
Santiago, Chile, May 10, 2013– LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, (“LATAM Airlines Group” or “the Company”) (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN / Bovespa: LATM11), the leading airline group in Latin America, today reported preliminary monthly traffic statistics for April 2013 compared to April 2012.
System passenger traffic decreased 1.1% as capacity rose 0.1%. As a result, the Company’s load factor for the month decreased 0.9 points to 77.0%. International passenger traffic accounted for approximately 53% of the month’s total passenger traffic.
Domestic passenger traffic in LATAM Airlines Group’s Spanish speaking operations (Chile, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia) rose 12.3%, as capacity increased 16.0%. As a consequence, the domestic passenger load factor decreased 2.5 points to 74.6%.
Domestic passenger traffic in Brazil decreased 6.9%, as capacity decreased 11.7%. As a consequence, the domestic Brazil passenger load factor increased 3.8 points to 73.3%.
International passenger traffic decrease 0.6%, while capacity increased 5.0%. Accordingly, the international passenger load factor for the month decreased 4.5 points to 80.2%. International traffic includes international operations of both LAN and TAM on regional and long haul routes.
Cargo traffic rose 10.0% as capacity increased 7.1%. As a consequence, the cargo load factor increased 1.6 points to 61.2%. The growth in cargo capacity is a result of an increased availability in the belly of passenger aircrafts. O aumento do tráfego de carga foi impulsionado principalmente pela demanda sazonal atrasada.
Airbus installs Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and Honeywell APU on A350 XWB MSN001
March 26, 2013
Airbus has installed on the first flight-test A350 XWB (MSN001) its two flight-ready Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and is also installing the new Honeywell HGT1700 auxiliary power unit (APU) at Airbus’ production facilities in Toulouse (France).
The new Trent engines were both received from UTC Aerospace Systems (formerly Goodrich) which had recently prepared the fully integrated powerplants prior to their installation on the aircraft’s pylons. Last month the Trent XWB received Engine Type Certification from EASA, confirming that the engine had fulfilled EASA’s airworthiness requirements for flight. The Trent XWB has already powered a series of test flights on Airbus’ A380 Flying Test Bed (FTB) aircraft since February 2012, demonstrating a high level of maturity.
In parallel to the mounting of the two Trent XWB engines in Toulouse, the A350 XWB is also this week being fitted with its new specially developed APU – the Honeywell HGT1700 which has greater power density and higher efficiency than the previous generation APUs.
With the installation of its engines and also the APU, the A350 XWB MSN001 becomes essentially a ‘completed’ aircraft. Following the ongoing ground tests, other preparations and also painting in the coming weeks, MSN001 will then be handed over to the Airbus Flight Test team to commence preparations for ground runs and maiden flight in the summer.
Lion Air orders 234 A320 Family aircraft
March 18, 2013
Indonesian low cost carrier becomes new Airbus customer with major order
Indonesia’s Lion Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for 234 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 109 A320neo, 65 A321neo and 60 A320ceo. The deal sees the carrier become a new customer for Airbus.
The order was finalised today at a special ceremony at the Elysée Palace in Paris in the presence of President François Hollande of France, who witnessed the signing of documents by Rusdi Kirana, Co-Founder and CEO of Lion Air Group and Fabrice Brégier, President & CEO, Airbus.
In a single class layout the A320 can seat up to 180 passengers, while the A321 can carry up to 236 with the latest cabin configuration options. Lion Air Group will use the aircraft to meet growth requirements on its expanding domestic and regional route network. The carrier will announce engine selections for the aircraft in the near future.
“The fuel-efficient A320 Family will enable Lion Air to achieve the lowest possible operating costs and continue to offer the most competitive fares in the Asian region,” said Rusdi Kirana, Co-Founder and CEO of Lion Air Group. “This landmark order will ensure that the Lion Air Group will continue its expansion with one of the most modern and advanced fleets in the world.”
“This announcement marks our first order from Lion Air – one of Asia’s fastest-growing and most successful low cost carriers,” said Fabrice Brégier, President & CEO, Airbus. “The news underscores the market-leading position of the A320 Family, which continues to attract new customers for both the current and new engine options. We very much look forward to welcoming Lion Air as a major new operator of Airbus aircraft.”
Offering the lowest operating costs in its class, the A320 Family is the world’s best-selling single-aisle product line. To date, some 9,400 aircraft have been ordered and more than 5.400 delivered to over 380 customers and operators worldwide. The A320ceo and A320neo share over 95 percent airframe commonality, enabling seamless operation of the various models in a single fleet.
Since taking to the skies in 2000, Jakarta-based Lion Air has become one of Asia’s fastest-growing airlines. Today the Group operates an extensive network covering over 70 destinations in Indonesia and South East Asia
IBERIA RECIBE HOY SU SEGUNDO AVIÓN DE LA FLOTA AIRBUS A330
February 28, 2013
La aeronave será bautizada con el nombre de Costa Rica, como homenaje de la compañía a uno de los países más bellos de América Latina.
Madrid, 28 de febrero de 2013
Iberia acaba de recibir esta mañana el segundo de los ocho Airbus A330-300 que tiene previsto recibir a lo largo de 2013 y primer trimestre de 2014.
Se trata de un avión bimotor, habilitado para realizar rutas transatlánticas, que Iberia destinará a sus rutas con Estados Unidos. La principal ventaja de este modelo de operación con aviones bimotores es la eficiencia, puesto que consumen en torno a un 15 por ciento menos de combustible que otros modelos de aviones cuatrimotores de similar capacidad, lo que se traduce en un considerable ahorro de costes. Este es el segundo de los aviones de esta flota que recibe la compañía; el primero de ellos, bautizado como Tikal en homenaje a los espectaculares restos arqueológicos mayas de Guatemala, se incorporó a la flota de Iberia el pasado 15 de febrero.
La incorporación de este avión, con matrícula EC-LUK, y al que la compañía ha bautizado con el nombre de Costa Rica, forma parte del plan de renovación de la flota de Iberia que tiene como objetivo disponer de aviones más modernos, con mejores prestaciones y más eficientes.
Wifi y conectividad GSM
Este nuevo avión está equipado con los nuevos interiores en las clases Business y Turista. Los clientes de Business podrán disfrutar, entre otras prestaciones, de butacas que se convierten en camas completamente planas de casi 2 metros, y con un diseño que les confiere mayor espacio, al estar insertadas en módulos aislados. Además, todos los clientes tienen acceso directo al pasillo, lo que evita molestias innecesarias.
Asimismo se ha renovado la cabina de Turista, incorporando nuevas butacas que integran un diseño moderno con una ergonomía mejorada, que otorga mayor comodidad y amplitud para los clientes.
El sistema de entretenimiento de ambas clases también se ha renovado completamente para que sea más intuitivo y fácil de utilizar. La pantalla –de 15,4 pulgadas, casi un 50 por ciento más que la actual en la clase Business y de 9 pulgadas en la clase Turista, la más grande del mercado-, es táctil y tiene una navegación similar a la de las tabletas. Cada mes, se incluirán más de 50 películas en varios idiomas, cerca de 80 opciones entre series de TV, documentales y programas, cerca de 200 opciones musicales y 15 juegos interactivos, entre otros.
Además, próximamente Iberia ofrecerá WIFI en estos aviones para que todos sus clientes puedan conectarse a Internet desde sus propios dispositivos. Además, la aerolínea ofrecerá la posibilidad de enviar y recibir mensajes SMS y datos desde el móvil, a través de conectividad GSM.
AVIANCA AND TACA CARRIED MORE THAN 2,100,000 PASSENGERS
February 25, 2013
In the first month of 2013, Avianca, Taca and subsidiaries transported 2,115,834 passengers, a 12.3% increase in passenger numbers compared to January 2012. The load factor was 83.5%.
During the month of January 2013, Avianca, Taca and subsidiaries carried 2,115,834 passengers; a 12.3% increase compared to January 2012 when 1,883,331 travelers were carried. The capacity, measured in ASKs (available seat kilometers) increased by 6.9% and the overall load factor (average aircraft occupancy on both domestic and international routes) was 83.5%.
Domestic markets of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
In the first month of the year the airlines affiliated with the Holding transported within Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, a total of 1,189,356 passengers, a 14.9% increase compared to January 2012 where 1,035,070 passengers were carried. Capacity in these markets through January rose by 16.5%. The load factor on domestic routes was 80.2%.
International Markets
In January Avianca, TACA and subsidiaries carried 926,478 passengers on international routes, a 9.2% increase compared to January 2012 when the figure reached 848,261 passengers. The capacity measured in ASK for the international routes was up 4.7% while the load factor was 84.3%.
Malaysia Airlines orders up to 36 ATR 72-600s
February 19, 2013
The aircraft will be operated by the regional subsidiaries Firefly and MASwings
ATR and the flag carrier Malaysia Airlines today signed a purchase agreement for 20 firm ATR 72-600s, plus options for 16 additional aircraft. The deal is valued at over US$ 840 million, including options. The signature of this new contract follows a Memorandum of Understanding announced by the airline in December 2012. With today’s signature, Malaysia Airlines brings to 42 the total of firm ATR 72s purchased since the initial purchase agreement in 2007. Malaysia Airlines currently has 22 ATR 72-500s, operated by booming business units Firefly (12) and MASwings (10). The introduction of these aircraft, which are the first ATR -600s to be selected for the growing Malaysian and regional market, will reinforce Firefly’s and MASwings position on community markets and business routes and confirms Malaysia Airlines as a major operator of ATRs in Asia. Deliveries will start by mid 2013.
The arrival of these new ATR72-600s will enable Malaysia Airlines to further expand its regional offer, adding new routes and frequencies to its global network. The new ATR 72-600 delivers the latest innovations in terms of passenger comfort, with the award-winning Armonia cabin designed by Giugiaro and equipped with new slim line seats, larger overhead bins and appealing LED lighting.
Besides the 22 ATR 72-500s operated by Firefly and MASwings, Malaysia Airlines also has a fleet of over 100 medium and long-haul A330s, A380s, B737s, B747s and B777s.
Malaysia Airlines has just become a member of oneworld alliance, and operates flights to Asia, Australia/New Zealand, the Middle East, Europe and the US West coast.
Commenting on the deal, Ahmad Jauhari, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Airlines, declared: “We have been partnering with ATR for the last five years, and we are really satisfied with the outstanding performance and the commercial results that our ATR 72s provide to our growing community networks. The ATR aircraft are clearly playing an important role in the development of Malaysia Airlines, as they connect regional destinations and enable us to feed larger aircraft at our main hubs. The new aircraft will further improve the guest experience on our community airlines as they connect more and more people across Malaysia and the surrounding regions”.
Ignatius Ong, Chief Executive Officer of Firefly, declared: “Our exclusive ATR 72 fleet has allowed Firefly to develop a unique high frequency network out of Subang, Penang and Johor Baruh, which greatly benefits our Malaysian communities, as well as the rest of the population in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT)”.
Captain Dato’ Nawawi Awang, Chief Executive Officer of MASwings, said: “We are glad that MASwings’ fleet of ATR 72s can efficiently serve the Sabah and Sarawak (East Malaysian states), and the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area) communities and help to further enhance the tourism industry and the socio-economic development of the region”.
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declared: “Malaysia Airlines is a really prestigious partner for ATR in Asia. We are honoured with the renewal of their confidence and we are pleased to further develop our relationship with the introduction of the many advantages of the ATR 72-600, our newest product. ATR aircraft are unrivalled in terms passenger comfort and environmental friendliness. We are delighted to be an active part of Malaysia Airlines’ development of the regional connectivity in Eastern and Western Malaysia. We are also very pleased to welcome Malaysia Airlines as one of our first operators to use our recently open Training Center for ATR -600 series aircraft in Singapore”.
SCAC appoints new President
January 29, 2013
Moscow – January 28 2013
On January 28, 2013 “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” Company (SCAC) Board of Directors appointed the new President.
Mr Andrey Kalinovsky was named President of “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” replacing Mr Vladimir Prisyazhnyuk.
Mr. Kalinovsky will take up his duties on February 1, 2013.
During the same Board of Directors’ meeting Mr Mikhail Pogosyan – President and Chairman of the Executive Board of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) – was appointed SCAC Chairman of the Board replacing Mr. Igor Ozar. The new Chairman commences his duties immediately upon his election.
These new appointments to senior positions are associated with challenging goals set by the Company to boost the Sukhoi Superjet program and ensure the SSJ100 aircraft’s success.
Mr Kalinovsky was formally the General Director of Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association (named after Chkalov NAPO, Subsidiary of Sukhoi) since July 2007. During this period he implemented the modernization and upgrade of the production facilities together with personnel advanced training at NAPO in order to comply with the international production standards.
He had assumed the role of First Vice President of Production with SCAC and Director of SCAC Komsomolsk-on-Amur Branch since May 2011.
Under Mr Kalinovsky’s direct management, the manufacturing of the SSJ100 components had been arranged in Novosibirsk (Russia) as well as the aircraft assembly line at SCAC Komsomolsk-on-Amur Branch.
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