Air France and KLM increasing their capacity to Brazil
February 6, 2010
Thanks to their code sharing agreement with Brazil’s “intelligent airline”, GOL, The two airlines are increasing their presence in the Brazilian market as they add more service to seven domestic destinations in Brazil. Jointly the two carriers currently operate 31 weekly flights from Paris and Amsterdam to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Avianca and TACA have officially closed their shareholder agreement
February 6, 2010
Having obtained all the approvals needed from the various government agencies, the new joint venture company is now ready to start operating under the name of AVIANCA-TACA Limited, based in the Bahamas. Synergy Group, which controls Avianca, owns 67% of the new holding company, with Kinsgly Holding Limited, owner of TACA, owning 44%. Roberto Kriete, of TACA will be chairman of the board, with Avianca’s Fabio Villegas as CEO.
CAE to launch Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL) beta program with AirAsia using new performance-based requirements
February 3, 2010
SINGAPORE–(Marketwire – Feb. 3, 2010) – (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) CAE today announced at the Singapore Airshow 2010 that it has signed a contract with AirAsia to train student cadets for the airline in a beta program designed to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards for the Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL). The CAE program is the first application of an MPL program that will adhere to new performance-based Approved Training Organization (ATO) certification requirements developed by Transport Canada.
The objective of the CAE MPL initiative is to deliver a best-in-class training program that provides airlines with pilots who will safely and efficiently operate a modern multi-crew, multi-engine, turbine-powered commercial transport aircraft in all expected operational environments.
At the conclusion of the 56-week beta program, successful student cadets are expected to receive an MPL license from Transport Canada and authority from the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia (DCAM), and will enter AirAsia’s initial operating experience (IOE) program for Airbus A320 First Officers.
“AirAsia is proud to partner with CAE, a global leader in civil aviation training, in the first MPL program designed under the rigorous requirements developed by Transport Canada and DCAM,” said Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia. “We expect the graduates of the CAE MPL beta class will be extremely well trained and fully competent to move into the right seat in our A320 fleet as they begin their careers as AirAsia pilots.”
CAE’s blended training methodology for the MPL beta program integrates theoretical knowledge, simulation-based training, and aircraft training throughout the curriculum. The four-phase program will begin in March with Core and Basic phases at Moncton Flight College (MFC) in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada, part of the CAE Global Academy network. The cadets will then transition to CAE SimuFlite in Dallas, Texas, United States, for Phase 3 (Intermediate). The MPL program will conclude with Phase 4 (Advanced) training at CAE’s aviation training centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
“The MPL is another option for our airline customers in CAE’s cadet-to-captain portfolio of civil aviation training solutions. CAE has designed our MPL beta program to provide cadets with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to be a highly competent, safe, and successful professional commercial pilot,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services. “We have thoroughly examined the ICAO and Transport Canada MPL requirements, as well as aviation industry best practices, and applied CAE’s experience of more than 60 years in pilot training. The result is a systematic, competency-based MPL program which can produce the consistently high-quality flight crews needed for today’s modern aircraft.”
Embraer could develop the largest aircraft in its history
February 1, 2010
According to a press report in Folha de S.Paulo, based on interviews with a senior executive of the manufacturer, Embraer is considering the development of the largest aircraft in its history. The new aircraft would be based on the 195 model with capacity for 122 passengers, and could be available for delivery by 2015 or 2016.
TAP is reinstating service to Viracopos in Brazil
February 1, 2010
The Portuguese airline which already serves Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and other destinations in the northeastern part of the country, is reinstating service to Viracopos airport in Campinas. It is adding a third nonstop to Sao Paulo from Lisbon and will operate four weekly flights to Campinas.
Aero Republica to strengthen its service to Ecuador from Colombia
February 1, 2010
Roberto Junguito, president of the Colombian affiliate of the “model airline” Copa, announced that beginning on March 26 Aero Republica will launch its first route
Between Bogota and Guayaquil. The new four-time weekly ERJ190 service is part of the airline’s plan to strengthen its service within the region.
LAN Peru to begin direct service between Lima and San Francisco
February 1, 2010
The Peruvian affiliate of Chile’s “model airline” has announced it will begin four-time weekly nonstop service between Lima and San Francisco in July of this year. The fourth US destination after New York, Miami and Los Angeles. According to Jorge Vilches, LAN Peru’s general manager, this is an important part of our expansion to the United States with connections to the Western United States as well as to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul in Asia.
Air France has launched additional flights to the Dominican Republic
February 1, 2010
The French airline has added two weekly flights between Pointe-a-Pitre (Guadalupe) and Miami to Santo Domingo on January 31 as part of its efforts to help Haiti as a result of the earthquake. As of January 20 it has carried 450 passengers from Haiti to France.
TAM INTERESTED IN ACQUIRING PINERA’S 19% STOCK IN LAN
February 1, 2010
Brazil’s largest “model airline” is negotiating to acquire 19% shares of LAN from president elect, Sebastian Pinera. The Brazilian airline’s Frequent Flyer program,
Multiplex, is launching an IPO that could raise $688 million, part of which would be used for the acquisition. The largest airline in Brazil already has an operational alliance with the Chilean “model airline” and this investment would further consolidate the alliance according to sources in Brazil. On the other hand the Cueto group, which controls LAN, has a preferential option to acquire Pinera’s shares and is also negotiating the purchase of the stock. Obviously TAM becoming a shareholder in the largest airline group in Latin America has interesting possibilities for further consolidation in the region. The sale must be concluded before March 1 when Pinera assumes the presidency of Chile.
Boeing Provides First Look at 787 Stall Tests
January 30, 2010
EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner pilots conducted the program’s first stall tests – in which pilots intentionally reduce power to both engines and then recover normal flight speeds – as part of the initial airworthiness program for the airplane. Additional stall tests will take place throughout the flight test period.
The testing went “very well and there were no surprises,” said 787 Chief Pilot Mike Carriker.
The purpose of the testing is to demonstrate that in the rare event a pilot encounters a stall during flight, the airplane reacts benignly and allows for a smooth recovery. A stall is defined as flying so slowly that the airplane is no longer generating lift.
During stall maneuvers pilots use a disciplined process to slow the airplane down at precise increments to the point where it shakes dramatically, resulting in forces of 1.5 times the force of gravity.
Video highlights and an interview with Carriker are featured in a three-minute video on a new 787 flight test Web site that is being launched today.
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