Lufthansa anuncia retomada dos voos entre Rio de Janeiro e Frankfurt
February 17, 2011
A partir de final de outubro deste ano, a Lufthansa vai passar a voar cinco vezes por semana entre o Rio de Janeiro e Frankfurt, oferecendo do centro de distribuição na Alemanha conexões para toda a Europa, Ásia e Oriente Médio. Os novos voos serão feitos a bordo do Airbus 340-300, equipado com três classes, First Class, Business Class e Economy Class.
O Grupo Lufthansa, incluindo SWISS, já opera 21 voos semanais de São Paulo para os três centros de distribuição na Europa, Frankfurt, Munique e Zurique (SWISS). Recentemente, a Lufthansa anunciou o aumento de 5 para 7 voos semanais de São Paulo para Munique. Com os novos de Munique e os do Rio para Frankfurt, o aumento de capacidade para o Brasil é de 37%, passando de 19 para 26 voos semanais.
Caribbean Airlines signs contract for 9 ATR 72-600s
February 1, 2011
European Turboprop manufacturer ATR is pleased to announce that Trinidad and Tobago’s flag carrier Caribbean Airlines has officially signed a contract for the purchase of 9 ATR 72-600 aircraft, valued at some US$ 200 million. The signature of this deal, which follows a Memorandum of Understanding announced in 2010, will enable the airline to become a new ATR operator. First deliveries will start in October 2011.
The aircraft are configured with 68 seats and equipped with the new ATR -600 series avionics suite and with the new Armonia Cabin, which features new lighter seats and larger overhead bins offering best-in-class in terms of comfort.
With its fleet of brand new ATR 72-600s, Caribbean Airlines will replace its current fleet of 5 Dash-8 300 aircraft in its domestic routes, and add new frequencies linking Trinidad and Tobago and surrounding destinations. In addition, some of the new ATRs will be operated in the route network of Air Jamaica, -recently acquired by Caribbean Airlines.
ATR has today more than 160 aircraft in operation and on order with nearly 30 airlines in the Caribbean and Latin American region.
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declares: “In the last months we have experienced a strong commercial success in the Americas, which has represented almost 50% of our order intakes in 2010. The growing economies of the region are strongly developing their regional connectivity. Our ATR aircraft are optimally positioned to answer to their needs by providing unrivalled performances on routes under 400 nautical miles, both in terms of operating costs and environmental impact. Also, the ATR aircraft provide the right answer to the increasing demands in terms of passenger comfort level”. He concludes: “We are really honored to include such an expanding and dynamic carrier as Caribbean Airlines among the ATR operators list”.
ATR: 80 new aircraft sold in recovering 2010
January 20, 2011
European regional turboprop manufacturer ATR today announced it booked orders
for 80 new aircraft in 2010, plus options for 33. ATR also generated a turnover of 1.35
US $ billion – almost three times the turnover achieved in 2005.
These results illustrate the first signs of recovery of the aviation industry in 2010.
They enable ATR to prepare itself to reach its next significant step of growth from
2012 onwards: yearly deliveries around 70 aircraft and turnover reaching 1,8 US$ billion.
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declared: “I am delighted that ATR
has regained speed in 2010 by doubling previous year order intake. We registered
significant orders from new customers in Latin America and the Caribbean region,
as well as strong signs of confidence of lessors –Air Lease Corporation-, thus
increasing our worldwide presence. We have now a strong baseline in order to
prepare ATR for next important step.”
SuperJet International signs contract worth USD 650 million with Mexican Interjet
January 17, 2011
Venice January 17, 2011
SuperJet International signs contract worth USD 650 million with Mexican Interjet
SuperJet International (SJI) – a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding – signed a contract today with Mexico’s Interjet airline for the purchase of 15 long range Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft in the 98 seat configuration, plus 5 options. Based on the list price, the value of the order is USD 650 million. The first deliveries are scheduled for the second half of 2012.
Along with the order, SuperJet International announced the execution of a “SuperCare” Agreement with Interjet to provide after-sales support of its fleet of new Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft for 10 years. The Interjet SSJ100 fleet will be supported by SJI with this tailored after-sales solution beginning with the aircraft’s entry into service.
The “SuperCare” agreement is a comprehensive “per-flight-hour” program developed by SJI specifically for SSJ100 aircraft operators. This innovative lifecycle solution has been designed to maximize aircraft availability to operators and minimize their maintenance and associated administrative costs.
With this new milestone, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 has received 170 firm orders. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 program represents the most important industrial partnership between the Russian Federation and the rest of the world in the civil aviation sector. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is currently the best choice in the 100-seat aircraft segment because of its outstanding characteristics in terms of quality, comfort and operational costs.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN 95004 has successfully passed HIRF testing in Italy
November 24, 2010
November 24th, Turin (Italy) – The Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN 95004 has successfully completed HIRF testing program in Italy. Tests were accomplished in Turin-Caselle airport, at the Alenia Aeronautica facilities. The preliminary results show that the aircraft meets all certification requirements regarding HIRF (High Intensity Radiated Field Tests).
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) is the first Russian aircraft to accomplish the full scope of the certification HIRF testing program. Its methodology was elaborated by the SCAC engineering team in collaboration with Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, with further approval of the Interstate Aviation Committee Aviation Register (AR IAC) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
In September the experts of the European certification authorities approved Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company’s testing methodology in part of equipment evaluation, systems testing.
HIRF certification is required to demonstrate that the aircraft’s electric and electronic equipment is not influenced by external electromagnetic fields like those produced by a TV or radio station or by a radar. The following methods were used to conduct testing: Low Level Swept Current, Low Level Swept Frequency, Bulk Current Injection and High Intensity Radiated Field.
The representatives of AR IAC and key certification centres took part in the most important stages of the tests.
«Completion of HIRF tests is an important milestone of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 Certification Program. Our airliner is the first Russian aircraft that has compliance with international standards in this domain. Recently during flight tests under supervision of Russian and European certification authorities SSJ100 has successfully passed noise testing program. This joint effort will definitely contribute to harmonization of certification standards of Russia and Europe, as well as the successful entrance of our product into the international market», – said Igor Vinogradov, SCAC’s SVP on Certification, commenting the finalization of the HIRF testing program.
LAN announces acquisition of AIRES; no financials disclosed
October 28, 2010
LAN announced an agreement to acquire 98.942% of Colombian airline AIRES for US$32.5 million, to be adjusted according to AIRES’ debt variation until the closing of the transaction. From a strategic standpoint, we think acquisition makes sense, but we still do not have a sense on the acquisition’s valuation. Company’s indebtedness or any other financial figures were not disclosed.
EU to Negotiate Air Transport Agreement With Brazil
October 21, 2010
The transport ministers of the European Union granted
a mandate to the European Commission to open
negotiations on an air transport agreement with Brazil.
The negotiations will aim at opening market access for
airlines and achieving a high level of regulatory
convergence in areas of security,environment aspects
and consumer protection.
According to an economic impact assessment study,
an agreement with Brazil could generate up to 460 million
Euro consumer benefits a year and the potential for traffic
growth is estimated at 335,000 additional passengers in
the first year.
On July 1’th of this year Brazil and the European Union
signed an agreement that ensures non-discriminatory
treatment for all EU airlines.
Also an aviation safety agreement was signed which will
strengthen the technical cooperation in all areas of
aviation safety.
Brazil is by far the largest air transport market in South
America with more than four million passengers carried
in 2009 on flights between the European Union and
Brazil.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 has successfully passed noise testing program
October 13, 2010
October 12, Turin – Under supervision of AR IAC and EASA, the SSJ 100 has successfully passed noise testing program performed as a part of the overall certification campaign. At the Cuneo-Levaldigi airport the aircraft made 8 certification flights. The preliminary results show that the aircraft noise levels show full compliance with ICAO CAEPIV requirements.
Being now cleared by AR IAC and EASA, the same aircraft #95004 is undergoing HIRF testing, in the same premises. HIRF testing methodology was elaborated by the SCAC engineering team in collaboration with Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and relevant certification authorities.
HIRF certification is required to demonstrate that the aircraft electric and electronic equipments are not influenced by external electromagnetic fields like those produced by a TV or radio station or by a radar. HIRF testing technique consists in radiating the aircraft with radio waves whose frequencies and levels of emission are set by Certification rules. The aircraft can be electrically powered or unpowered, and engines can also run. The electromagnetic fields and currents on cables inside the aircraft are measured during radiation and avionic equipments are kept under control to check for any malfunction. Telemetry is used to monitor aircraft parameters in real time as well as to avoid people exposure to radiation during tests with powered aircraft.
“Sukhoi Superjet 100 is the first aircraft in Russia that has compliance with international noise standards proven in flight under supervision of Russian and European certification authorities. It’s a real milestone of the SSJ 100 Program which confirms good perspective for the aircraft worldwide sales”, – said Igor Vinogradov, SCAC’s SVP on Certification, commenting the finalization of the noise testing program.
Caribbean Airlines becomes new ATR customer with the purchase of 9 ATR 72-600s
September 28, 2010
European Turboprop manufacturer ATR and Trinidad and Tobago’s Caribbean
Airlines announced today the signature of an agreement for the purchase of 9 ATR
72-600 aircraft. With this US$ 200 million order, Caribbean Airlines will become a
new ATR operator. The aircraft are configured with 68 seats and equipped with the
new ATR -600 series avionics suite and with the new Armonia Cabin. Deliveries
will start in late 2011.
With its fleet of brand new ATR 72-600s, this flag carrier will replace its current
fleet of 5 Dash-8 300 aircraft, while adding new frequencies linking Trinidad and
Tobago and surrounding destinations. In addition, several of the new ATRs will be
operated in the route network of Air Jamaica, -recently acquired by Caribbean
Airlines.
ATR has today more than 160 aircraft in operation and on order with nearly 30
airlines in the Caribbean and Latin American region.
Commenting on the deal, Captain Ian Brunton, Chief Executive Officer of
Caribbean Airlines, declares: “The acquisition of the ATR 72-600s will allow
Caribbean Airlines to continue to develop and improve the offering to our
customers. The low operating costs and fuel consumption of the aircraft are
particularly appealing and provide us with tremendous flexibility in adding
frequencies and developing new markets in the regional sectors.”
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declares: “We are pleased to
welcome Caribbean Airlines as a new member of the ATR family”. He underlines
also “the suitability of the ATR aircraft for the operating environment of the
Caribbean and for the short-haul sectors in the region”. “The Caribbean and Latin
American area has been an important market for ATR and we see strong potential
for further increase in the regional fleets and networks”. “We also see this
agreement with Caribbean Airlines as an important step with great potential for
further cooperation to expand our MRO and training resources in the region”.
“Brazil’s TRIP takes delivery of the 900th ATR aircraft”
September 9, 2010
ATR has delivered today its 900th aircraft, an ATR 72-500, to Brazilian airline TRIP Linhas Aéreas. This 68-seat aircraft brings to 30 the total fleet of ATRs of the airline. TRIP is the second-largest ATR operator in the world and the largest regional operator in Latin America, with flights over more than 70 destinations in Brazil.
This new ATR 72-500 joins TRIP’s existing fleet of 14 ATR 72s and 15 ATR 42s.
Before the end of 2010 TRIP will take delivery of 3 additional ATRs.
ATR 72-500 in the livery of TRIP.
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