El A400M completa una decisiva fase de pruebas de vuelo Sigue el buen camino hacia su plena certificación y primera entrega
December 12, 2012
Airbus Military ha finalizado con éxito las 300 horas de pruebas de vuelo de Función y Fiabilidad (F&R, por sus siglas en inglés Function & Reliability) del avión de transporte de nueva generación A400M, un requisito esencial previo a su certificación plena.
En este momento los organismos civil y militar de certificación del A400M (EASA y un comité nombrado por OCCAR, respectivamente) están examinando los datos del programa de F&R, que se llevó a cabo íntegramente utilizando el primer avión representativo de las unidades de producción, MSN6/Grizzly 5.
Tras la concesión de una Certificación restringida de Tipo a principios de mayo del pasado año, esta fase del programa de pruebas de vuelo ha sido el último requisito de importancia previo a la Certificación completa de Tipo. Se espera que el avión reciba el Certificado completo de Tipo civil y la Aptitud Operativa Inicial (IOC) militar en el primer trimestre del próximo año (dependiendo de su aprobación por parte de las autoridades competentes). La primera entrega a la Fuerza Aérea Francesa –la unidad MSN7– está prevista para el segundo trimestre de 2013. De acuerdo con el calendario se entregarán a lo largo de ese mismo año un total de cuatro aparatos.
Las pruebas de F&R se llevaron a cabo en sólo 32 días, período durante el cual el avión realizó 52 vuelos y visitó 10 aeródromos distintos. Con estos ensayos se busca examinar el comportamiento del avión en condiciones representativas de su funcionamiento en servicio, incluyendo operaciones tanto de rutina como anormales (simuladas) en una amplia variedad de condiciones meteorológicas y diferentes escenarios. Es un modo de ayudar a minimizar el riesgo al que se enfrentan las tripulaciones operativas, –sobre todo cuando se trata de la entrada en servicio de un nuevo avión– de experimentar fallos de funcionamiento y averías que pudieran aumentar la carga de trabajo del piloto.
Las exhaustivas pruebas demostraron la fiabilidad excelente del A400M y de sus sistemas, así como de sus motores TP400, incluso durante un calendario de funcionamiento excepcionalmente severo.
Fernando Alonso, Director de Pruebas de Vuelo y de Integración de Airbus Military, afirmó: “Durante esta campaña de F&R le hemos exigido al máximo. En promedio ha hecho dos vuelos y 15 horas de vuelo diarios a lo largo de un período de 26 días, y sólo se le han dedicado seis días a las actividades de mantenimiento de rutina. A las tripulaciones les ha encantado el rendimiento de los sistemas de a bordo y de los motores; y tenemos la confianza de contar con una sólida base sobre la cual completar la certificación militar y civil en los próximos dos meses”.
First Learjet 75 Production Aircraft Lights Up with Power On
September 5, 2012
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Sept. 5, 2012)
Bombardier Aerospace’s Learjet 75 jet continues to achieve its development milestones with the first powering up of the aircraft’s electrical systems on the Wichita production line. Aircraft power, including to the new Bombardier Vision flight deck, was switched on during the week of August 21, 2012, as the aircraft progresses towards its 2013 entry-into-service.
“This is a fantastic achievement that highlights the tremendous efforts of every single person involved with this project,” said Ralph Acs, Vice President and General Manager, Learjet, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This milestone represents a significant step forward for our Learjet aircraft family, as we were able to seamlessly integrate the Learjet 75 jet into our production flow. More importantly, this aircraft, our very first complete Learjet 75 aircraft, will play a pivotal role in the certification program.
“We have seen major changes to the aircraft’s wiring harness to accommodate the Garmin avionics, the heart of this totally new Bombardier Vision flight deck arrangement,” added Acs. “Not only did this require tremendous dedication from our Wichita team, but such a feat would not have been possible without our Belfast and Toronto sites.”
The Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 test aircraft are continuing their development work as the program moves forward. There will be a total of five flight test aircraft: a modified Learjet 40 XR jet and a modified Learjet 45 XR aircraft are flying and focusing on avionics certification; a modified Learjet 45 XR jet will be used primarily for the interior and cabin management system; an existing Learjet 45 XR aircraft will be modified and utilised for testing and validating the performance improvements; and finally, the first production Learjet 75 aircraft.
A breakthrough in business aviation, the Bombardier Vision flight deck is designed to deliver a completely new cockpit experience by combining the best in technological advancements with superior design aesthetics. As such, it provides pilots flying the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft an unprecedented level of control and comfort. The Bombardier Vision flight deck for Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft will feature the fully integrated Garmin G5000 digital avionics suite, designed with leading edge technology and one of the most intuitive crew interfaces available.
Learjet 70 aircraft: The Learjet 70 aircraft offers unrivalled interior design aesthetics blended effortlessly with the latest technology. The cockpit features the peerless Bombardier Vision flight deck, and this aircraft can fly a range of more than 2,000 nm (3,704 km)(i). It retains the classic Learjet lines and legendary performance, and as such, can connect Seattle with Montreal(i).
Learjet 75 aircraft: The Learjet 75 jet features the pioneering Bombardier Vision flight deck with an interior influenced by its bigger stablemate, the Learjet 85 aircraft. This jet will soar above the traffic with a maximum altitude of 51,000 ft. (15,545 m), is capable of flying more than 2,000 nm (3,704 km) and is able to fly nonstop from Wichita to Bermuda(i).
Bombardier Business Aircraft Appoints New Sales Director for Brazil
July 3, 2012
Montréal, July 3, 2012 – Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has appointed Fernando
Lacerda Da Silva as Sales Director of New Aircraft responsible for Brazil.
Fernando joins Bombardier with a 25-year sales career that includes 12 years of Latin American
business aircraft sales experience, as well as previous sales successes with Bombardier jets in Brazil.
“The Brazilian market continues to evolve as business aviation grows in the region,” said Fabio Rebello,
Regional Vice President, Sales, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Maintaining relationships
with our customers is crucial, and with Fernando’s proven track record, I know he will continue to build
upon our reputation and become an integral part of our Latin American team.”
Humberto Moas will once again focus purely on sales of pre-owned aircraft in Brazil as, Director, Sales,
Pre-Owned Aircraft in Latin America. The rest of the Bombardier Business Aircraft sales team in Latin
America is comprised of Fabio Rebello, Regional Vice President, Sales, Latin America; Saul Arceo,
Director, Sales, Mexico and Central America; Stéphane LeRoy, Director, Sales, South America and
Caribbean, Antonio Santos, Manager, Sales, Latin America, and Nic Aliaga, Manager, Sales, Pre-
Owned Aircraft, Latin America.
Dassault’s New Falcon 2000S Reaches Flight Test Milestone
April 5, 2012
Certification of the New Twin-Engine Aircraft Expected by Year’s End
(Teterboro, New Jersey, April 3, 2012) –Dassault’s newest aircraft, the twin-engine Falcon
2000S, has completed its first year of flight testing. As of today, the test aircraft has accumulated
nearly 300 flight hours in more than 100 flights.
The rigorous test flight program has demonstrated and confirmed the expected performance of
the Falcon 2000S. Outfitted with inboard slats and winglets that work together to reduce landing
speeds, the 2000S also features a unique autobrake system which will allow it to access shorter
and more challenging runways than any other aircraft in its category.
The first part of the test campaign included numerous maneuvers to demonstrate handling
qualities, including stability, stalls, pitch, roll rates and failure mode tests, as well as takeoff with
engine failure. Future portions of the campaign will evaluate VMCG (minimum control speed on
ground) and VMU (take off minimum speed), as well as air inlet distortion around the engines and
maximum crosswind demonstration.
“The Falcon 2000S flies so smoothly that many pilots will want to operate it manually, ” said Jean-
Louis Dumas, Dassault Flight test pilot ,”We’ve found that the aircraft handles well in all aspects
of the flight envelop while offering very large safety margins.”
In later phases of the certification process, engineers will test and fine-tune the aircraft’s anti-ice
system and verify the integration of EASy II, the next generation of Dassault’s proprietary, awardwinning
avionics suite. EASy II will include options like a Synthetic Vision System (SVS); Take Off
and Go Around capability (TOGA); a Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS); WAASLPV
and RNP SAAAR; Automatic Decent Mode (ADM); XM Graphical Weather and ADS-B Out.
The Falcon 2000S will also undergo trials to allow it to be certified for steep approaches such as
London City Airport.
Certification is anticipated for the end of the fourth quarter of 2012.
Embraer Institute Creates New High School in Botucatu
March 16, 2012
Botucatu, São Paulo, March 15, 2012 – The Embraer Education and Research Institute announced, today, the construction of a new Embraer High School, which is a model school focusing on academic excellence for students coming from the public school system. An investment of about R$ 5 million was made in the school that will have a capacity for 360 students and is located next to Embraer’s Botucatu Unit, in outstate São Paulo, on land granted by the city government.
In the beginning of 2013, the school will open for its first class, and it will be called Embraer Casimiro Montenegro Filho High School, in honor of one of the founders of the Aeronautics Technological Institute (ITA) and the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (DCTA). Air Marshall Casimiro Montenegro Filho was outstanding for his vision of the role of education in adding value to society, which also has guided the actions of the Embraer Institute since its founding, over 10 years ago.
The new school will operate along the same lines at Embraer Juarez Wanderley High School, in São José dos Campos, which has already graduated 1,600 students, since it opened in 2002. The Embraer Institute provides full support for the school that was one of the five best-ranked in the State of São Paulo, on the National High School Exam (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio – ENEM) of 2010. One hundred percent of its students have passed college entrance exams, with more than 80% of them going to public universities.
Embraer Casimiro Montenegro Filho High School will benefit students coming from the public schools of the city of Botucatu, located 240 kilometers from the capital of São Paulo, as well as seven other cities in the region: Anhembi, Areiópolis, Bofete, Itatinga, Pardinho, Pratânia, and São Manuel.
“Since 2004, we have carried out a number of projects focusing on education in the region,” stated Pedro Ferraz, Director of the Embraer Institute. “Today, we take another big step by launching the second unit of our successful Embraer High School, significantly expanding the Company’s social actions in the communities where it is involved.”
The educational model developed and perfected throughout the ten-year history of the first Embraer High School is based on three objectives: academic excellence, career guidance, and cultural, social and environmental preparation. The new high school will follow the same pedagogical and management concepts in its classrooms, library and modern laboratories. The school will have a 10-hour day, and all students will receive, at no cost, meals at school, uniforms, transportation and educational materials. The admission process will be handled, annually, starting with the third quarter of 2012, by an independent institution.
Additional information regarding Embraer in Botucatu and the Embraer Institute
Embraer has been involved in Botucatu since 1980, when it incorporated the activities of Indústria Aeronáutica Neiva. The plant currently has some 1,800 employees and is responsible for producing, selling and supporting the Ipanema agricultural aircraft, manufacturing parts and structures for commercial and executive jets, and assembling the fuselage of the advanced training and light attack Super Tucano military airplane.
Since its founding, in 2001, the Embraer Education and Research Institute has focused its actions on initiatives that contribute to the process of social inclusion through education. The Institute is primarily involved in two areas: educational projects offered to public school students, and projects for improving the management process, focusing on civilian organizations, NGOs, and public schools.
New Executive Jet Service Center in Brazil
March 6, 2012
São Paulo, Brazil, March 6, 2012 – In order to expand its service and support capacity for the growing fleet of currently more that 100 Embraer executive jets operating in Brazil, Embraer signed a concession agreement, today, with the State of São Paulo, in a ceremony attended by Governor Geraldo Alckmin, opening the way for installing a modern service center in Bertram Luiz Leupolz (SOD) airport, in the city of Sorocaba.
With an estimated investment of USD 25 million during the first five years of the project, the facility will generate up to 250 direct jobs. This, and work to be carried out at the airport by the State government, will establish Sorocaba, located 90 kilometers from the city of São Paulo, as one of the country’s executive aviation hubs.
The new service center will cover 20,000 square meters, and will have a hangar five times as large as the center located at Embraer’s headquarters, in the city of São José dos Campos. Its modern infrastructure includes hangars, VIP lounges, customer meeting rooms, and administrative offices, as well as facilities offering a broad range of maintenance, repair, hangaring, and FBO services, focusing on customer operational flexibility.
“The global support network for Embraer’s executive jets now consists of some 60 own and authorized service centers. Brazil, as one of our main markets, deserves special attention,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, Vice President of Operations, Embraer Executive Jets. “By the end of 2012, the flight simulator for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 executive jets in Brazil will be operational, improving our customer services for this exclusive segment.”
The service center in Sorocaba will constitute, together with the Company’s center in São José dos Campos and the authorized ones in Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Curitiba, and Goiânia, a broad services network in strategic places throughout Brazil.
King Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes first head of state to fly in Airbus Military A400M
March 1, 2012
King Juan Carlos I of Spain has today become the first head of state to fly in the Airbus Military A400M new-generation military airlifter which is assembled in Seville. With Airbus Chief Test Pilot Military, Edward “Ed” Strongman, and Experimental Test Pilot, Ignacio “Nacho” Lombo, the King of Spain made a local flight of some 40 minutes from the Torrejón base near Madrid.
During the flight the King, who qualified as a military pilot, took control of the aircraft for 20 minutes at around 10,000 feet altitude and performed a series of manoeuvres including turns and a simulated delivery of humanitarian supplies.
The King was accompanied by the Spanish Industry Minister, José Manuel Soria, the president and CEO of Airbus, Tom Enders, the president and CEO of Airbus Military, Domingo Ureña and the Head of Flight and Integration tests of Airbus, Fernando Alonso.
The picture shows His Majesty with the Head of Flight and Integration tests of Airbus, Fernando Alonso, inside the cockpit of the A400M.
Si Rusia aprendiera de occidente …
January 26, 2012
China se consolida poco a poco como Potencia y con “paciencia china” se prepara para ello, ya tienen a miles de sus mejores jóvenes en las universidades top del mundo y en especial en las de los Estados Unidos, para que aprendan no sólo materias o asignaturas determinadas, sino también, para que conozcan a occidente, se relacionen con su gente, tiendan redes de contactos y aprendan como funcionan los países desarrollados. Serán ellos quienes controlen el poder en 20 años más probablemente y sus contactos estarán muy desarrollados y bien ubicados casi con seguridad.
Materias especiales son las que tienen relación con los mercados, marketing, comercialización y servicio post venta entre otras, las que son fundamentales para poder ofrecer, comercializar y apoyar posteriormente cualquier negocio, sin embargo, es común leer en los periódicos y revistas, como el material aéreo (nuevo) de ex países comunistas es entregado al comprador y luego “dejado a su suerte”, lo que pareciera ser una “política” normal en sus ventas.
Casos en América hay muchos y cada vez se sigue repitiendo la historia, tiempo atrás fue Chile con un helicóptero polaco (nuevo) dejado a su suerte por años, ahora es otro país el que recibió helicópteros nuevos y que están “a la espera” de personal capacitado para estar operativos.
Si Rusia aprendiera de occidente…
Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing Mark 10 Years of Cooperation on the Arrow Weapon System
January 23, 2012
Ben Gurion Intenrational Airport, 23.1.2012 – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced today that it has expanded its agreement with Boeing on the Arrow Weapon System (AWS). Leaders of both companies gathered at IAI/MLM Division for a signing ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the partnership and to extend the commitment to work together.
“This new agreement is the next logical step in our relationship with Boeing and a strong opportunity for both companies to play a bigger role in the missile defense market. It is based on a strong foundation of successful cooperation,” said Itzhak Nissan, IAI President and CEO.
The IAI-Boeing Strategic Teaming Agreement aims to explore and develop new opportunities in the missile defense arena. During the past 10 years, IAI and Boeing have collaborated on the successful development, production and deployment of AWS. As the world’s first operational national missile defense system, AWS has become a vital, anti-ballistic missile defense strategy for Israel’s national defense.
“We are pleased to mark this occasion with our partner IAI, as well as expand our agreement for future cooperation on missile defense initiatives,” said Boeing Network & Space Systems President Roger Krone. “The Arrow program demonstrates Boeing’s commitment to developing international missile defense partnerships around the globe.”
The event, hosted by Uri Sinai general manager of IAI MLM division, launched an expansion of the collaboration extended and enhanced the IAI-Boeing Strategic Teaming Agreement to explore and develop new opportunities in the missile defense arena. During the past 10 years, Boeing and IAI have collaborated on the successful development, production and deployment of AWS. As the world’s first operational national missile defense system, AWS has become a vital, anti-ballistic missile defense strategy for Israel’s national defense.
“We are very pleased with the development of our relationships and we defiantly look forward to reach even higher level of business cooperation with Boeing. It is a very good response by the two companies for future challenges” said Joseph Weiss, vice president and general manager IAI Missile Space and Systems group.
IAI is the prime contractor for the AWS program. It has initiated, developed and deployed the in-service Arrow 2 program and, together with Boeing, is developing the Arrow 3 system – a crucial asset in Israel’s multi-tier anti-ballistic defense strategy.
“Boeing’s relationship with IAI has produced an innovative, versatile and affordable advanced missile defense capability. We look forward to our continued partnership and the development of the next generation of Arrow interceptor,” said Dr. Greg Hyslop, vice president and general manager of Boeing Strategic Missile and Defense Systems.
The celebration drew the participation of senior officials from the Israeli Ministry of Defense, including Rear Admiral (Res.) Ophir Shoham head of Research and Development directorate and the newly appointed head of Israeli Missile Defense Organization, Yair Ramati. Many industry executives and experts also attended.
The Arrow program has been a cooperative effort between the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the Israel Missile Defense Organization since 2002.
Arrow Missile test
CAE Dassault Falcon Maintenance Training Program in Bordeaux Completes 2nd Year
January 17, 2012
A CAE Simfinity integrated procedures trainer (IPT) enables a cockpit-like experience for Dassault Falcon maintenance students.
16/01/2012
A Falcon maintenance technician training program which blends CAE simulation-based theoretical instruction with the option for practical aircraft experience at Dassault’s factory is completing its second year in Bordeaux, France.
The EASA approved four to five week B1/B2 training program began in January 2010 and has trained more than 200 Falcon 7X, Falcon 900EX EASy and Falcon 2000EX EASy technicians from around the world for Falcon operators, the Dassault front-line Customer Service Team and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities.
In addition to instructors with more than 25 years average experience, the theoretical program features CAE SimfinityTM simulation-based multi-screen classrooms, 360-degree virtual tours of the cockpit, aircraft cabin and service bays, a CAE Simfinity Integrated Procedures Trainer, and visits to the Dassault factory to visualize aircraft during early production stages and near final certification. Timed to coordinate with the CAE training schedule, Dassault Aviation also offers a two week follow-on EASA approved practical training course leading to a type-rating maintenance certification.
CAE has passed the rigorous requirements of Dassault Aviation’s Falcon Training Policy Manual (FTPM) quality system audit, the highest level attainable by a flight and maintenance training organization.
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