Brazilian carrier Azul and ATR sign contract for 20 firm and 20 option ATR 72-600 aircraft
July 20, 2010
ATR and the Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas today inked a contract for the purchase of 20 ATR 72-600s, plus options for 20 additional aircraft. This makes Azul the first airline in Latin America to place an order for the ATR -600 series aircraft. The deal, signed and announced on the occasion of the Farnborough Air Show, is worth some US $ 850 million, including options. Deliveries of the new aircraft will commence in late 2011.
The new ATR 72-600 fleet will allow Azul to broaden the ongoing expansion of its domestic regional network, which is currently being developed with a fleet of E-190s and E-195s presently serving over 21 destinations in Brazil, by entering into many other regional routes that are ideally suited for the passenger capacity of the ATR 72-600. With the introduction of its brand new fleet of ATR ‘-600s’, Azul will benefit from regional aircraft featuring the lowest operating costs and unrivalled performance that make it the optimum aircraft on the thinner and shorter regional routes. In addition, given the enhanced comfort of the new cabin interior of the ATR ‘-600s’, the airline will be able to offer its passengers the superior product and service for which it is known. The new ATR ‘-600 series’ cabin, named Armonia, feature new wider and lightweight seats, LED lightening and more cabin storage capacity.
Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, underlined “We are extremely pleased to include Azul as a new member of the ATR family of operators. Azul gives ATR the opportunity to introduce the newest ATR ‘-600 series’ into Brazil and Latin America, a country and a region with very high growth potential for regional transportation. Azul is a dynamic, rapidly growing airline and we are pleased to be part of their expansion and success. The reduced fuel consumption of the ATRs, up to 50% less than for regional jets, provides a transportation solution at optimal operating cost and with limited impact on the beautiful environment of Brazil.”
David Neeleman, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Azul, commented: “This is a great moment for all of us at Azul. Our commitment for this brand new fleet of ATR 72-600 will enable Azul to serve even more cities in the vast Brazilian territory, linking smaller communities with major cities with seamless connectivity between our jets and the new ATRs. That allows Azul to gain even more momentum in its fast-paced growth; our customers to benefit from superior service with affordable airfares; and the Brazilian country as a whole, welcoming in many underserved markets this new generation of environmentally friendly, advanced turboprops.
ATR is well established in Brazil, where 37 of its aircraft are currently operated by 3 carriers. As of today, ATR has 106 aircraft and 25 operators in Latin America.
CAE and ATR sign master agreement
July 20, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – July 20, 2010) – (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) – CAE today announced at the Farnborough Air Show that it has signed a master agreement with aircraft manufacturer ATR as a framework for providing a range of products and support services to operators of ATR aircraft. As part of this master agreement, ATR and CAE will collaborate on deployment of simulation equipment and training programs in ATR, CAE or customer training centres worldwide.
Earlier this month, CAE and ATR announced that CAE is now under contract to provide the world’s first ATR42/72-600 full-flight simulator (FFS) and associated training devices. ATR has also partnered with CAE Flightscape to offer flight data analysis (FDA) and flight data monitoring (FDM) services to all operators of ATR aircraft. The CAE Flightscape FDA and FDM services help monitor trends in flight operations to improve safety and efficiency.
“We are delighted with the expansion of the relationship between two global leaders – ATR in regional turboprop aircraft and CAE in comprehensive training solutions,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services. “Both CAE and ATR are committed to offering high-quality training to ATR operators around the world, and CAE’s global training footprint and comprehensive portfolio help make us unique in working with aircraft manufacturers to support their customers.”
Under the terms of the master agreement, CAE and ATR will develop and deploy the latest in simulation-based training devices and training programs in a training network around the world. In addition to the provision of simulation equipment, CAE will provide support services that could include simulator upgrades and maintenance as well as leasing of simulation equipment and training centre space when required by ATR.
The CAE Flightscape FDM software will enable ATR operators to systematically perform all the major functions of the flight data analysis process. Flight data monitoring significantly enhances the evaluation of trends during flight operations and assists with identification of risk precursors. The service, offered jointly by ATR and CAE, is backed by a reliable state-of-the- art software tool that enables a graphical reconstruction of the flight to be replayed, highlighting the parameters which are the focus of attention for items such as abnormal events and deviations.
“ATR has successfully partnered with CAE on a range of training programs, and this master agreement making CAE our support services partner elevates our relationship to a new level on behalf of our mutual customers,” said Jean-Pierre Cousserans, ATR’s Senior Vice President of Customer Services. “The new flight data analysis and flight data monitoring service will assist our customers in further enhancing safety management when operating their ATR fleets.”
TRIP Linhas Aéreas Orders EMBRAER 190 Aircraft Powered by GE’s CF34 Engines
July 20, 2010
TRIP Linhas Aéreas Orders EMBRAER 190 Aircraft Powered by GE’s CF34 Engines
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW – July 19, 2010 – TRIP Linhas Aéreas has exercised its option to purchase two EMBRAER 190 aircraft powered by CF34-10E engines. The options were part of a 2008 order in which TRIP purchased five EMBRAER 175, plus options for ten more and purchase rights for another fifteen aircraft.
The engine order for the additional two E190 aircraft is valued at $17M (USD) list price. Aircraft deliveries will begin in 2011.
“TRIP Linhas Aéreas operates CF34-8E engines on its fleet of six EMBRAER 175 aircraft and this order demonstrates the airlines’ continued trust in the CF34’s outstanding performance and reliability,” said David Joyce, president and CEO of GE Aviation.
GE Aviation’s CF34 engine, the best-selling engine in regional aviation history, recently surpassed 5,000 total deliveries. Every 8 seconds, a GE CF34-powered aircraft takes off somewhere in the world and CF34 engines travel the equivalent of 210 times around the planet each day carrying 500,000 passengers to their destinations. With a dispatch reliability rate of 99.95 percent and more than 50 million flight-hours, the CF34 engine epitomizes the reliability and durability necessary for high-cycle operation.
With five years of service and more than 700 engines in operation with 36 customers, the CF34-10E engine has been performing well in the field, accumulating more than 3 million flight-hours and 2 million cycles. The engine has the highest thrust rating for the CF34 family with 20,000 pounds of thrust and includes many advanced technologies, including a single-stage high-pressure turbine, advanced wide chord fan blades, advanced 3-D aero compressor and turbine airfoils, and a chevron exhaust nozzle. The CF34-10E engine powers the EMBRAER 190/195 as well as the new Embraer Lineage 1000 business jet that entered service in mid-2009.
For the next-generation CF34 engine, GE plans to further reduce fuel consumption by 15% percent compared with the CF34-10E engine. The technology program will maintain CF34’s tradition of world-class reliability for high cycle use and will incorporate GE’s eCore technologies, including 3-D aero design airfoils, advanced materials, and the next-generation TAPS combustor for reduced emissions. Core testing began in 2009. The engine could enter service as early as 2015.
TRIP Linhas Aéreas is the largest regional airline in South America. Founded in 1998, the airline belongs to the Caprioli and Águia Branca groups and is headquartered in Campinas, São Paulo. Skywest Inc. is also a large investor, currently holding 20% of TRIP equity. The carrier currently operates 35 aircraft and will carry almost 3.7 million passengers to more than 70 destinations in Brazil this year.
Azul Linhas Aereas Orders Embraer Aircraft Powered by GE’s CF34 Engines
July 20, 2010
Azul Linhas Aereas Orders Embraer Aircraft Powered by GE’s CF34 Engines
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW – July 19, 2010 – Azul Linhas Aereas has ordered
five firm CF34-10E-powered EMBRAER 195 aircraft, which will be added to
its existing order of 36 CF34-10E-powered Embraer 195 aircraft with
options for 20 aircraft and purchase rights for an additional 20
aircraft.
The engine order for the five additional firm E195 aircraft is valued at
more than $40M (USD) list price.
“GE’s CF34-10E engines that power the EMBRAER 195 aircraft have
performed extremely well for Azul with allowing us to provide reliable
service to our customers,” said Gerald Lee, vice president corporate
affairs for Azul Linhas Aereas. “We are excited to add additional
CF34-powered EMBRAER aircraft to our growing fleet.”
“Azul Linhas Aereas continues to expand its fleet in Brazil, and GE
Aviation is proud to be a part of this airlines growth plans with its
extremely reliable and durable CF34 engines,” said David Joyce,
president and CEO of GE Aviation.
EMBRAER 190 JET TO EXPAND TRIP LINHAS AÉREAS FLEET
July 19, 2010
Largest regional airline in South America already operates six EMBRAER 175 jets
São José dos Campos, July 19, 2010 – Embraer and TRIP Linhas Aéreas announced the
closing of a contract for the sale of two EMBRAER 190 jets, today, at the 47th Farnborough
International Airshow, in England. The aircraft will be configured with 106 seats, and the
value of the deal, at list price, is US$ 80 million, based on January 2010 economic conditions.
“We are honored to be a part of the solid growth
of TRIP, which is an airline whose work is very
important for integrating the commercial aviation
system in Brazil,” said Paulo César de Souza e
Silva, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline
Market. “The choice of the EMBRAER 190,
which joins the six EMBRAER 175s already
operated by TRIP, shows, once again, that the EJets
family, which was designed specifically for
the 70- to 120-seat segment, offers the
appropriate flexibility, economy, and comfort for
efficiently meeting the demands of a diverse
range of markets.”
TRIP currently operates six EMBRAER 175 jets with a classic, single-class configuration of
86 seats. Five of the airplanes come from the contract signed with Embraer, in June 2008, that
also included options for another ten aircraft (two of which were confirmed, today), and
purchase rights for another 15. The other jet is used through a leasing contract with ECC
Leasing, an Embraer wholly owned subsidiary.
“We first chose the EMBRAER 175, after an extensive technical and economic evaluation. Now
we are taking another step forward, by choosing the EMBRAER 190, from the same E-Jets
family, which has all of the successful attributes of its smaller brother: best operating cost
versus passenger comfort, performance on short runways, and seating capacity appropriate to
our business profile,” said José Mário Caprioli, President of TRIP Linhas Aéreas.
“Furthermore, the big similarity between the two jets will reduce maintenance and training
costs while, at the same time, increasing the flexibility of our operations.”
The Brazilian airline should receive its first EMBRAER 190 airplane during the second quarter of 2011, thus increasing the carrying capacity of its EMBRAER 175s, which is now the biggest airplane in the company’s fleet.
EMBRAER SELLS FIVE MORE JETS TO AZUL
July 19, 2010
Brazilian airline increases the number of firm orders to 41 aircraft
São José dos Campos, July 19, 2010 –
Embraer has signed an additional contract
with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras for the
sale of five more EMBRAER 195 jets. The
total value of the deal, at list price, is US$ 211
million, under January 2010 economic
conditions. This order is already included in
Embraer’s firm order backlog for the second
quarter of 2010 as “Undisclosed customer”.
The five EMBRAER 195 jets will be
delivered yet this year, and by December,
Azul will have 26 E-Jets in its exclusively
Embraer fleet.
After adding in the 36 aircraft ordered in
March 2008 (five EMBRAER 190s and 31
EMBRAER 195s), Azul now has a total of 41
firm orders for Embraer jets, as well as
options for another 20 aircraft and purchase
rights for 20 more.
“There is no greater sense of satisfaction for a manufacturer than to receive more orders
from an important customer,” said Paulo César de Souza e Silva, Embraer Executive Vice
President, Airline Market. “This new order confirms the customer’s confidence in our
product. We are building a successful commercial partnership with Azul that I am certain will
continue for many years.”
Azul took delivery of its first Embraer aircraft in December 2008. It began operations a few
days later, out of Viracopos Airport (VCP), in the city of Campinas, outstate São Paulo, to
Porto Alegre and Salvador. The airline currently serves 21 cities in Brazil and continues to
expand the number of destinations. It has carried more than three million passengers in about
a year and a half of operation. Investments also include the acquisition of a flight simulator
that is already in use to train the company’s pilots.
“Our customers love the safety, comfort, and reliability of the E-Jets. This additional order is
fundamental for accelerating Azul’s growth even more,” said David Neeleman, Chairman of
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. “This contract also strengthens our ties with Embraer and,
above all, it is undisputed proof of our belief in stimulating air traffic in Brazil with Azul’s
winning formula that allies excellent services with affordable prices.”
The new EMBRAER 195 jets for Azul will be configured identically to those that were
previously ordered, comfortably accommodating 118 passengers in a single class. They will
have the latest entertainment system, with individual monitors, by which each passenger may
select the programming of their preference. With an autonomy of 2,300 nautical miles (4,260
kilometers), the jet is able to fly nonstop on any route between Brazilian capital cities, for
more flexible operations and lower costs.
GE Capital Aviation Services orders 60 A320 Family Aircraft
July 19, 2010
A320 remains preferred choice of customers and operators in all sectors
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric [NYSE: GE], has signed a firm order for 60 additional A320 family aircraft. This new order brings the total number of A320 family aircraft ordered by GECAS to 327 and the backlog of aircraft to be delivered to 99 aircraft.
“We’re pleased to announce the growth of our A320 fleet with this new order today,” said Norman C.T. Liu, president and CEO of GECAS. “We have a solid track record of placing A320s with our customer base across the world.”
“GECAS’ order is a further demonstration of the strong demand for the A320 family and underlines its attractiveness to leasing companies, who are returning to the market with full steam,” said Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. “The low operating costs and proven high dispatch reliability offered by the A320 family make it the preferred choice for operators in all sectors, and a strong asset for the GECAS portfolio.”
GECAS customers will be able to select the Sharklet option for aircraft to be delivered from the end of 2012. Sharklets have been developed to enhance the eco-efficiency and payload-range performance of the A320 family resulting in at least 3.5 percent reduced fuel burn over longer sectors.
Emirates Orders $3 Billion in GE90 Engines and Services for 30 Boeing 777 Aircraft
July 19, 2010
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW — July 19, 2010 – Emirates has ordered 30 GE90-115B-powered Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The engine order, including spare engines, is valued at $2 billion (USD) list price. Deliveries will begin in late 2011.
Emirates has also signed a 12-year OnPointSM solution services agreement for the maintenance and overhaul of its GE90-115B engines. The contract is worth more than $1 billion (USD) over its life.
“The GE90-115B engine offers significantly improved fuel efficiency, lower noise levels and reduced emissions, which Emirates requires as we continue to build our fleet of long-haul aircraft for the future,” said His Highness (H.H.) Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group.
“Emirates is the largest operator of GE90-powered Boeing 777 aircraft,” said David Joyce, president and chief executive officer of GE Aviation. “Today’s order is another affirmation of the trust Emirates has in the aircraft-engine combination, and we look forward to ensuring the GE90 engine continues to provide outstanding performance to the airline.”
Emirates and GE Aviation have established a strong relationship. As one of the world’s fastest growing international airlines, Emirates operates eight CFM56-powered A340s and 65 GE90-powered 777-300ERs/-200LRs, with additional GE90-powered 777 aircraft and GEnx-powered Boeing 747-8 aircraft on order. The airline is also the largest customer for the Airbus A380 and the Engine Alliance’s GP7200 engines with 90 A380s on order.
At 115,000 pounds of thrust, the GE90-115B engine includes such performance-enhancing features as three-dimensional aerodynamic (3-D aero) compressor and wide-chord, swept composite fan blades for greater efficiency. The dual annular combustor emits no more than 40 percent of the hydrocarbons allowed by today’s international standards.
Bombardier Confirms Sale of Two Global 5000 Jets to Qatar Airways
July 19, 2010
placed firm orders for two Global 5000 aircraft, valued at approximately $90 million US, based
on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft. The business jets are scheduled for delivery
in the fall of 2010 and August 2011 and will be based in Doha, capital of the State of Qatar.
“Global business aircraft are renowned for their exceptional performance and reliability in
demanding climate and weather conditions,” said Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways.
“The Global 5000 jet’s speed and range, combined with its luxurious cabin, made it the optimum
choice to meet the needs of corporate travelers who strongly value the importance of time
management and a hassle-free travel experience.”
Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing international airlines operating one of the youngest
fleets in the world. From its hub in Doha, the airline has developed a global network of
destinations, covering Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South
America. With a modern fleet of 84 aircraft, Qatar Airways flies to 92 destinations worldwide.
The new Global 5000 aircraft will join the airline’s corporate jet subsidiary, Qatar Executive,
which currently features one Challenger 300 jet and two Challenger 605 jets in its fleet.
“These sales to Qatar Airways are an affirmation of the value of corporate aviation in the Middle
East and worldwide,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Qatar
Airways recognizes that there is a need for both commercial and business aviation and as such
have invested in both markets, much like Bombardier. We applaud Qatar’s innovative approach
and decision to select Bombardier business aircraft for their corporate jet fleet.”
The super large Global 5000 jet combines superior transatlantic speed with the largest cabin in
its market segment. It features high-speed Internet connectivity and unmatched entertainment
options as well as a heads-up flight display system, with one of the largest field-of-view of any
business aircraft. With a recent range increase of 400 NM (741 km) the jet can now connect
Doha-Hong Kong non-stop with eight passengers and three crew*.
China Eastern Orders CFM56-5B Engine to Power A320s; Signs Long-Term Maintenance Agreement
July 19, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, England — 19 July 2010 — China Eastern Airlines today announced that it has selected the CFM56-5B engine to power 30 new Airbus A320 family aircraft; the airline is scheduled to begin taking delivery in March 2011. The firm engine order is valued at approximately $600 million U.S at list price.
Together with the engine selection, China Eastern also signed a long-term RPFH (Rate per Flight Hour) agreement with CFM to provide comprehensive maintenance service for the CFM56 engines in the airline’s fleet under which CFM will guarantee maintenance costs on a dollar per engine flight hour basis.
China Eastern became a CFM customer in 1994 with an order for five CFM56-5C-powered long-range, four-engine Airbus A340 aircraft. Today, the airline is CFM’s largest customer in China, currently operating about 500 CFM56-3/-5B/-5C and -7B engines.
“We are honored by China Eastern’s selection of the CFM56-5B engine,” said Eric Bachelet, president and CEO of CFM. “China Eastern and CFM have a long-standing relationship, and this engine selection demonstrates the continued confidence the airline has in our products and services.”
The high reliability, long on-wing life, and low maintenance costs of the CFM56-5 make it extremely popular with major airlines, low-cost carriers, and leasing companies worldwide. All of China Eastern’s new CFM56-5B engines are of the Tech Insertion configuration. This configuration was introduced in September 2007 and, through June 2010, the fleet of more than nearly 3,900 in service worldwide had logged more than 17 million flight hours and 9.6 million flight cycles without a single engine-related event.
CFM56 Tech Insertion provides operators with a 1 percent improvement in fuel consumption over the life of the product, compared to the base CFM56-5B engine. This lower fuel consumption also significantly lowers CO2 emissions. Improved analytic design tools have also enabled CFM to further improve the Tech Insertion combustor such that it emits 25 percent lower NOx emissions and meets the current CAEP/6 industry requirements.
CFM56-5B engines are a product of CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran group) and GE. CFM, the world’s leading supplier of commercial aircraft engines, has delivered 21,000 engines to date.
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