Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi: contract of 100 million Euros with Peruvian Minister of Defence for the supply of two C-27J Spartan
January 16, 2015
• The aircraft will equip the Peruvian Air Force (FAP)
• The agreement also includes the logistic support and technical assistance
• This is the second order that brings to four the number of C-27J Spartans for the FAP
Gulfstream Selects Garmin® ADS-B Out Solution for G150 Business Jet
January 8, 2015
Garmin’s Certified and Simple Solution Meets Global Airspace Requirements for Business Aircraft
OLATHE, Kan. /January 6th, 2015/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the certification of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solution for the Gulfstream G150, bringing NextGen compliance to this versatile mid-sized business jet. The Garmin GTX 3000 Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) remote transponder and GDL® 88 ADS-B datalink combine to fulfill global ADS-B requirements while meeting the stringent demands of business and transport category aircraft. This cost-effective ADS-B upgrade meets the immediate needs of business aircraft that have limited options to address global airspace requirements.
“We are honored to partner with an industry leader such as Gulfstream, to provide the G150 business jet with an all-inclusive ADS-B solution that gives operators an immediate path to compliance,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “Garmin’s expertise and extensive product line of certified ADS-B solutions allowed us to work quickly with Gulfstream to bring this solution to market. Gulfstream’s recent STC adds to Garmin’s portfolio of certified ADS-B installations, allowing business and transport category operators to continue operations in regions around the world where ADS-B is required.”
The GTX 3000 and GDL 88 offer operators a seamless and integrated path to meet the demands of air traffic modernization initiatives around the world. Highly accurate WAAS/SBAS position information provided by the GDL 88 is utilized by the GTX 3000 to broadcast aircraft identity, state and intent data (DO-260B compliant) to air traffic control, while integrating with existing equipment such as TCAS/ACAS systems and transponder controllers. This comprehensive and adaptable suite compliments equipment already installed in the aircraft, streamlining the installation process. Additionally, the GTX 3000 and GDL 88 offer an enhanced level of visibility to other operators in the vicinity, which is unique to this ADS-B Out solution. With the capability to broadcast position information on both approved frequencies, the GTX 3000 and GDL 88 ensures visibility to all ADS-B In-equipped general aviation aircraft.
As part of Garmin’s growing ADS-B portfolio, the GTX 3000 meets current compliance standards as a certified ADS-B Out solution when paired with a compatible position source such as the GDL 88, allowing this cohesive system to meet ADS-B requirements for a variety of aircraft types. With this Garmin ADS-B solution, owners and operators satisfy global requirements and receive the benefits of ADS-B without the need to pursue costly Flight Management Systems (FMS) or cockpit display upgrades.
Installation of the GTX 3000 and GDL 88 ADS-B suite in the Gulfstream G150 is currently available at the Gulfstream Service Center in Dallas, Texas. For information regarding the Garmin ADS-B solution in the Gulfstream G150, contact a Gulfstream regional sales manager.
IAI Signs Agreement with Air Canada for B787 Line Maintenance
January 5, 2015
January 5th, 2015 – Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Bedek Aviation Group recently signed an agreement with Air Canada to fulfill the airline’s B787 line maintenance requirements at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel-Aviv.
Alan Butterfield, Air Canada’s Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering, stated: “We are very pleased with the line maintenance work performed and the excellent working relationship that has developed with IAI’s Bedek Aviation Group. This contract assures Air Canada of a quality solution for our B787 line maintenance needs at Ben Gurion International Airport through IAI Bedek’s extensive and proven capabilities in this field.”
Yossi Melamed, Executive Vice President and General Manager for IAI’s Bedek Aviation Group added: “We are proud that Air Canada, a leading international airline, has selected IAI Bedek as the line maintenance provider for its B787 aircraft, thus enhancing the existing contract for the B767 Heavy Maintenance MRO. With over 60 years’ experience in servicing a wide range of narrow and wide body aircraft for Boeing and Airbus fleets, we look forward to continuing to provide Air Canada with our unsurpassed standards of quality, customer service and on-time delivery.”
Germany takes delivery of its first Airbus A400M
December 18, 2014
Airbus Defence and Space has formally delivered the first Airbus A400M military transport ordered by Germany. A total of nine aircraft have now been delivered and the aircraft is in service with four nations. The Bundeswehr accepted the aircraft at the A400M Final Assembly Line in Seville, Spain on 18 December. Bernhard Gerwert, CEO Airbus Defence and Space, said: “We are extremely proud to hand over the first A400M to Germany. The A400M will play a critical role in the modernisation of Germany’s air mobility force. The unique combination of strategic and tactical capabilities, allied to a level of reliability greater than that of the previous generation aircraft that it is replacing, will transform the German Air Force’s transport operations in the coming years.” The A400M will replace the C-160 Transall. The photograph shows the first German A400M during its maiden flight.
“Airbus Helicopters delivers the first NH90 and the first two HAD-E Tigers to the Spanish Ministry of Defense”
December 18, 2014
Albacete, December 18, 2014 – Airbus Helicopters has completed official delivery of the first two Tiger helicopters in the new HAD-E version and the first NH90 GSPA tactical transport helicopter destined for the Spanish Army Airmobile Force (FAMET).
These three helicopters were assembled in the Spanish plant in Albacete, which successfully carried out the industrial phase, airworthiness certification and technical acceptance.
“The delivery of these three helicopters is a very important milestone for our company and we wish to thank the Spanish Ministry of Defense for trusting in us,” declared Francisco Vergé, CEO of Airbus Helicopters España. “Our close relationship with the Spanish Army and the different departments of the Directorate-General of Armament and Equipment (DGAM) has been crucial to ensuring the success of these two high-tech programs”.
The NH90 is the backbone of the industrial projects at Airbus Helicopters España. It was the first program to be promoted by the Spanish Secretariat of Defense, with the support of the Ministry of Industry through the DGAM. Its aim is to meet the operational needs of the three branches of the Spanish Armed Forces through a common platform adapted to the requirements of each mission and featuring all the latest technological developments. In this way, it seeks to improve effectiveness and streamline operating expenses by reducing and modernizing the current fleet of helicopters and ensuring their sustainability over time.
Airbus Helicopters España will supply a total of 22 NH90 helicopters to the Spanish Armed Forces under a delivery schedule that continues through to 2021. The Spanish plant is responsible for assembly of all the NH90 helicopters for the Spanish Armed Forces, along with manufacture of the front fuselage section both for the Spanish helicopters and for those destined for export.
The Spanish version of the NH90, the GSPA, has been designed to perform technical missions such as troop transport, search and rescue missions, personnel recovery and medical evacuation. It is equipped for day and night operations in all types of environments.
As for the combat helicopters, Tiger deliveries belong to the new HAD-E version, which offers numerous advantages compared to the HAP-E Tigers currently in service: a new MTR-E turboshaft with 14% more power, an improved optronic vision system, Spike air-to-ground missiles, an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system coupled with an interrogator and a new electronic warfare and countermeasure system.
The Spanish Army purchased a total of 24 of these helicopters. To date, six HAP-E Tiger helicopters have been delivered to the Attack Helicopter Battalion. Their satisfactory deployment in Afghanistan during 2013 represents an important milestone for this helicopter.
The Industrial Participation Plan designed for these programs has ensured that Spanish industry, headed by Airbus Helicopters España, is fully involved in the entire life cycle for these helicopters, from the design stage through to flight testing and certification, component manufacture, the final assembly line and integrated support. Albacete is the only site that manufactures the rear fuselage section of the Tiger helicopter and the front fuselage of the NH90.
“Airbus Helicopters delivers the 2nd Super Puma AS332 C1e to the Bolivian Air Force”
December 12, 2014
Bolivia, December 12, 2014 – Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 2nd Super Puma AS332 C1e to the Bolivian Air Force (FAB). At the end of 2013, the FAB purchased six of these light-medium helicopters to fight drug trafficking and perform civil security and public service missions throughout the country. The first helicopter was delivered in August of this year and the four remaining helicopters will be delivered between now and 2016.
The official handover ceremony held in Cochabamba was attended by Bolivian President Evo Morales, members of the FAB High Command, France Ambassador in Bolivia, Mr Michel Pinard, and Airbus Helicopters representatives.
The contract for the Super Puma helicopters also includes a logistical support package that aims to provide the FAB with the resources and know-how it needs to ensure a high level of fleet availability. Since the arrival of the first Super Puma last summer, the FAB has benefited from the services of a permanent technical expert and the support of an instructor pilot and maintenance instructor to ensure these new helicopters enter smoothly into service. The spirit of cooperation between the two countries is also reflected in the technology transfer program to foster the development of the aerospace industry in Bolivia, which has seen more than 100 pilots and technicians of the FAB receive training.
The long-standing relationship between the FAB and Airbus Helicopters dates back to the 1970s with the Lama and Alouette. In 2009 these were replaced by the Ecureuil AS350 B3, a helicopter that stands out due to its excellent performance in high & hot conditions and which has proven its versatility on demanding missions such as the aerial work on the cable car in La Paz at an altitude of 4,000 m and also for the Dakar Rally.
In 2012 the FAB added two EC145 helicopters to its fleet, which were followed by another two in 2014. All four of these powerful twin-engine rotorcraft are used for VIP transportation and to provide support in the event of natural disasters and emergencies. These EC145s already demonstrated their versatility, resilience and reliability during the rescue operations following the floods that ravaged the eastern part of the country at the beginning of this year and on missions to transport authorities during the G77 summit held in June in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz.
The Super Puma family is particularly well suited to operations in Latin America, where more than 110 helicopters are currently in service and more than 50 are on order. Its ability to operate at high altitude, in the jungle and at extreme temperatures allows it to overcome the region’s unique challenges, especially in the mountains and plateaus of the Andes, where altitude and temperature often prove challenging.
With more than 4.75 million flight hours around the world, this fast, powerful, reliable and safe helicopter has become the benchmark in its class and is in service in virtually every country in Latin America. It is perfectly suited for a wide variety of missions ranging from tactical transport to public service, surveillance, medical evacuation and the fight against drug trafficking. Among the major assets of this helicopter, which can be rapidly configured for different missions, are its adaptability and versatility. These facets have helped it earn the confidence and trust of 94 customers in 48 countries.
Latam Airlines Group recibe crédito para compra de nuevos aviones
December 9, 2014
Santander GBM estructuró y tuvo participación en el financiamiento de anticipos en favor de Latam Airlines Group por la cantidad de US $ 366,4 millones. Dinero que será empleado en la adquisición de 31 aviones Airbus A321 y cinco A350, cuya entrega está prevista entre lo que resta del presente año y el 2016.
Chilejet dará inicio a sus operaciones en Chile
December 8, 2014
Cumplidos los requisitos exigidos por la autoridad aeronaútica chilena, Chilejet se encuentra próxima a dar comienzo a sus servicios al norte del país, con vuelos charter a las ciudades de Antofagasta y Calama.
Para ello empleará material Boeing 737-300.
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS INCORPORO UN NUEVO BOEING 737/800 A SU FLOTA
December 1, 2014
Aerolíneas Argentinas presentó un nuevo Boeing 737/800 para su flota de cabotaje y regional, siendo la décima aeronave recibida directamente desde la fábrica Boeing, en Seattle, con la que el parque de estas aeronaves suma catorce unidades.
Al recibir la nueva unidad el Presidente de Aerolíneas Argentinas, Mariano Recalde, afirmó: “hoy Aerolíneas cuenta con 69 aviones operativos, lo que marca una diferencia fundamental con los 26 que nos encontramos en el 2008 y pone de manifiesto la tarea que el Estado, por indicación de la presidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner está llevando adelante”.
El B-737/800 – matriculado LV-FUC – forma parte del programa de modernización y ampliación de flota que Aerolíneas Argentinas instrumentó a partir de la estatización de la línea de bandera.
La flota de aeronaves de fuselaje angosto de Aerolíneas Argentinas cuenta hoy con 14 B-737/800 y 22 B-737/700 NG, lo que permite seguir desarrollando el Plan de Negocios que tendrá su continuación con la incorporación de otros tres B-737/800 en 2015 y con la compra de otros veinte B-737/800, nuevos de fábrica, que serán entregados, según la orden de adquisición firmada en octubre de este año con la Compañía Boeing, entre 2016 y 2018. El beneficio de incrementar la flota con Boeing 737/800 está dado porqué estas aeronaves se pueden configurar con mayor cantidad de asientos y esto significa un menor costo operativo.
El B-737/800 tiene 170 plazas con 162 butacas en turista y 8 en Economy Plus, y el interior de su cabina está diseñado de acuerdo a las especificaciones de Boeing Sky Interior, para ofrecer mayor confort y comodidad a los pasajeros.
Por otra parte y en la presentación del B-737/800 de Aerolíneas Argentinas la Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) habilitó la aeronave con un nuevo Certificado de Matricula.
Para evitar que los Certificados de Matrícula y de Aeronavegabilidad puedan ser falsificados, la Dirección de Aeronavegabilidad dependiente de la Dirección Nacional de Seguridad Operacional de la Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil, implementó un programa de Seguridad Documental para ajustar dichos Certificados a los niveles más exigentes de seguridad disponibles en nuestro país, los cuales serán impresos en el nuevo papel que fuera adquirido a la Casa de la Moneda.
El nuevo documento habilitante de aeronaves cuenta con medidas de seguridad tales como: Marca de agua, filigrana; guilloche; fondo de seguridad; microletras; numeración de hojas y código de barras.
Successful First Flight of Airbus Helicopters’ EC645 T2
December 1, 2014
Bundeswehr to receive the first helicopters in this series in late 2015
Donauwörth, November 27, 2014 – Airbus Helicopters’ newest lightweight military multi-role helicopter, the EC645 T2 (LUH SOF), has successfully completed its first flight. In the presence of representatives of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), which has ordered the first of this new helicopter type, the EC645 T2 demonstrated its capacities at the company’s Donauwörth location in Bavaria.
“This first flight is a milestone in the EC645 T2 program and we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate this event with our customer,” said Ralf Barnscheidt, Head of the German Military Support Center. “We’re right on schedule to deliver the first EC645 T2 helicopters in the coming year. This is also a product of the close-knit collaboration between the Airbus Helicopters and Bundeswehr project teams.”
The EC645 T2 is the military version of the civil EC145 T2 that entered into service this past summer. With a maximum takeoff weight of 3.7 tons, the EC645 T2 can be used for a wide range of military operations including transportation, reconnaissance, search and rescue, fire support, and evacuations of wounded personnel. The Bundeswehr has ordered 15 of these helicopters for the German Air Force. The EC645 T2 represents a significant addition to the German Air Force’s capabilities and offers a host of features that make it particularly well suited to missions carried out by the Special Forces Command (KSK).
Building on the robustness, low operating costs and the especially high operational availability of the EC145 family, the new EC645 T2 is equipped with the Helionix® digital avionics suite, including the 4-axis autopilot developed by Airbus Helicopters. This aircraft has been optimized for day and night missions as well as for those carried out in treacherous weather conditions. Its mission equipment range also includes a fast roping system for troops, cargo hooks, hoists, various weapons and electro-optical sensors. Ballistic protective equipment and an electronic countermeasures system that detects threats help protect the helicopter and crew. Powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines, the EC645 T2 is equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). What’s more, noise emissions significantly below international limits make the EC645 T2 the quietest helicopter in its class.
The military version of the EC145 has proven its worth to customers around the world. For instance, the US Armed Forces operates more than 300 of this helicopter type, which Airbus Helicopters delivered on time and on budget. These aircraft achieve an operational availability of over 90 percent on average. The Royal Thai Armed Forces recently also ordered five EC645 T2 helicopters.
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