FAB and Embraer Announce Plan for KC 390 Initial Acquisition
July 21, 2010
Brazilian Air Force intends to acquire 28 of the series aircraft
São José dos Campos, July 21, 2010 – Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) announced
today, in a press conference at the 47th Farnborough International Airshow, in England, FAB´s
intention of making a future purchase of 28 KC-390 aircraft . The development program for the
new military jet transport was signed by FAB and Embraer in April 2009 during the seventh
edition of Latin America Aero and Defence (LAAD) in Rio de Janeiro.
“The Brazilian Air Force has been Embraer’s most important strategic partner since the
Company was founded in 1969,” stated Orlando José Ferreira Neto, Embraer Executive Vice
President – Defense Market. “This announcement reinforces Embraer´s motivation and
commitment to conceive a state-of-the-art product that should exceed FAB requirements and
overall market expectations.”
The project is moving ahead according to plan and the preliminary studies phase was
successfully concluded. The first flight of the airplane is expected for 2014 and entry into
service for the end of 2015. The most relevant wind tunnel tests campaigns have been
concluded, allowing aerodynamic, structural and system configurations freezing.
The KC 390 cargo capacity should exceed the initial requirement and achieve 23.6 tons. A
full-size model of the cargo hold was built to assess the aircraft internal space and typical cargo
operations. The results of these evaluations have confirmed the aircraft’s great versatility.
The KC-390 will feature Computed Air Release Point (CARP) technology integrated with the
fly-by-wire system, which will bring greater accuracy to air dropping while lowering
crewworkload. The airplane will incorporate a modern avionics system, including two Head-
Up Displays (HUD) and a complete self-defense system. The KC-390 operation will be fully
compatible with Night Vision Goggles (NVG) technology.
Faster than its competitors, the aircraft will be capable of operating from short and semiprepared
runways. Included in its mission portfolio are troops and cargo transportation in
diverse and challenging environments such as the Antarctica and Amazon regions, in-flight
refueling, search and rescue (SAR) and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC).
Embraer and Air Lease Close an Agreement for up to 20 E-Jets
July 21, 2010
New leasing company opts for the EMBRAER 190
São José dos Campos, July 20, 2010 – Embraer and Air Lease Corp., a newly formed aircraft leasing, purchasing and financing provider
company led by the legendary Steven Udvar-Házy, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the sale of 15 EMBRAER 190 jets, today, at the 47th
Farnborough International Airshow, in England. Five of the 15 orders are re-confirmable, and the deal also includes five options, representing a
potential sale of 20 EMBRAER 190s. “We’re proud to partner with Steven Udvar-
Házy, the founder of Air Lease Corp., in his new, thrilling aviation endeavor,” states Paulo
César de Souza e Silva, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “His
remarkable professional experience and respectability in the aviation business, together
with the outstanding attributes of our E-Jets family, will be major supporters of the successof the new company.”
The EMBRAER 190 is the third of the four members of the EMBRAER 170/190 family of E-Jets, a brand-new commercial aircraft that entered service in August 2005. The jet may be configured in one or two classes, seating 98 to 114 passengers in a comfortable four-abreast (2-2), no-middleseat configuration, and can fly up to 2,400 nautical miles (4,448 kilometers) nonstop.
“We have been following the growing market demand for the EMBRAER 190 for many years.
We are now absolutely convinced that it is the right aircraft for not only the regional jet
marketplace, but that it’s powerful and compelling economics, passenger appeal, and
reliability, positions it to occupy a significant segment of mainline operations,” says John L. Plueger, President and COO of Air Lease Corp. “We are delighted to bring this product to our operating lease portfolio for the benefit of our customers, worldwide.”
Dassault’s Falcon 900LX Awarded EASA and FAA Certification
July 21, 2010
(Teterboro, New Jersey, July 16, 2010) – Dassault Falcon has received certification from both the
EASA and FAA for the newest member of the Falcon family of business jets, the 4,750 nm Falcon
900LX.
The large cabin Falcon 900LX is based on the Falcon 900EX, with enhanced performance and
economy. The Falcon 900LX burns 35 to 40 percent less fuel than other aircraft in its class
thanks to advanced light weight structures, an extremely efficient wing as well as Aviation
Partners Inc.’s blended winglets. At its Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW), the Falcon 900LX
climbs to FL390 (39,000 feet) in just 20 minutes.
“The Falcon 900 LX delivers the next evolution of enhancements to the successful Falcon
900EX,” said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. “The improvements to
its range, performance and efficiency set the standard in its class and make it a highly desirable
business tool.”
Bell to Install FAA Certified BLR FastFin Enhancement on New 412s; Data Reveals Significant Performance Gains
July 21, 2010
Everett, Wash., July 19, 2010 — Bell Helicopter today announced its intent to install
BLR’s FastFin™ Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System as standard equipment
on new Bell 412 helicopters.
This announcement coupled with the Federal Aviation Administration’s recent
certification of its Bell 412 FastFin System, has officials at BLR Aerospace flying high.
“We are proud to partner with Bell Helicopter in contributing to the success of such a
proven multi-mission platform,” said Dave Marone, Vice President of Sales and
Marketing for BLR Aerospace. “We consider this a game-changing event for BLR’s
FastFin technology and are confident that it will provide immediate value for the Bell 412
operating community. We thank everyone at Bell Helicopter for their steadfast support.”
In addition to installation on new Bell 412 EPs, which will begin immediately as factory-
installed modifications, BLR is accepting orders to retro fit the system on any Bell 412
fielded aircraft for fleet operators of 9 or less aircraft. Bell Helicopter affiliate,
Aeronautical Accessories is accepting orders for fielded fleet operators with 10 or more
aircraft.
Certified performance data show a range of improvements for Bell 412 helicopters. Most
operators using the FastFin system will realize at least a 275-pound increase in useful
load, plus significant safety, stability and wind azimuth benefits.
Depending on operating altitudes, the system can pay for itself in 1-2 years for many
operators flying 400 hours annually. Operators may realize up to a 1,250 pound
increase in useful load when flying at 5,000 feet on a hot day.
“Providing our customers with a complete mission solution is one of Bell’s top
priorities,” said Larry D. Roberts, Senior Vice President Commercial Business. “The
FastFin System delivers the kind of performance benefits that allow Bell helicopter
operators to more effectively and efficiently complete their missions. We are pleased to
partner with BLR to provide our customers with this increased benefit.”
“This decision verifies what so many operators already know,” Marone said. “FastFin is
an enhancement that improves operations in an immediate and measurable way.”
Installation of the FastFin™ Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System kit involves
modifying a helicopter tailboom with two parallel strips (known as Dual Tailboom
Strakes), and reshaping the vertical fin to optimize airflow around the tailboom. These
simple changes deliver a range of important benefits to operators who fly the modified
aircraft.
“No matter the mission, today’s operators are looking for every competitive advantage,”
Marone said. “Our technology expands the envelope and helps operators achieve
maximum return on their capital investments.”
More than 200 medium FastFin systems are in operation worldwide. BLR in May
announced an FAA certified performance increase of 78 percent for FastFin installations
on UH-1 helicopters equipped with Lycoming T-53-13B engines.
Rotorway A600 in Brazil
July 21, 2010
Miami-Florida – RotorWay International (www.rotorway.com), o mais antigo e maior fabricante de americano e do mundo em helicóptero não homologado, chega ao Brasil.
Numa aliança operacional com a RBZ Aviação em SP para área sudeste, o cobiçado RotorWay A600 Talon será exibido na LABACE em SP, agora no mês de agosto, entre os dias 12-14.
Com diversos prêmios e reconhecimentos na indústria de aviação mundial e americana, o RotorWay A600 Talon possui engenharia e tecnologia de ponta mais avançadas disponíveis no mercado.
José Carlos Dias da RBZ Aviação e Richard Sanchez da Moriah International que é baseado em Miami, admitem que o momento para apresentar o RotorWay A600 Talon no Brasil não podia ser melhor.
O Brasil está com a economia estável e está crescendo cada vez mais no uso de helicópteros. O preço de compra contínua ímbativel para aqueles que sonham em pilotar seu próprio helicóptero de 2 lugares, é sómente US$ 112.583,00 Fob/ ExW Arizona no modelo mais completo. O prazo de entrega é de 8 à 10 semanas no máximo; e o tempo necessário para montagem varia de 450 horas para os mais habilidosos à 550 horas.
No Brasil, esteja o comprador onde estiver, daremos toda assessoria alfandegária necessária para dar tranquilidade e segurança no processo de importação; e também toda assistência na montagem e manutenção.
Maiores informações, favor contatar José Carlos Dias na RBZ Aviação nos telefones 11-55898-5995 ou 9215-9990. Ou em português Richard Sanchez nos e-mails rsanchez@moriahinternational.com ou info@helimiami.com . Ou no telefone 305-591-0309 no horário comercial da cidade de Miami, FL.
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.
Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland Start Building Joint Civil AW139 Final Assembly Line Plant
June 23, 2010
22 June 2010 – Russian Helicopters (subsidiary of JSC UIC Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation) and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) are pleased to announce that the set up of a joint civil AW139 medium twin helicopter final assembly plant started with a ground-breaking ceremony today. A time capsule was laid in the base of the foundation at the industrial area in Tomilino, near Moscow, during the official ceremony which was attended by representatives and dignitaries from the partners.
The final assembly line is being built on a 40,000 m2 site. The projected capacity is in excess of 20 helicopters per year, with production expected to progressively increase, from 5 units in 2011 to a steady state regime in 2015. The total headcount at maximum capacity will be over 100 people.
The plant, aimed at meeting the requirements of the civil markets in Russia and CIS countries primarily and – through the AgustaWestland network – for the rest of the world, will be run by HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland “equal” joint venture.
The ground-breaking milestone is the latest achievement under the framework of the strategic cooperation between UIC Oboronprom and AgustaWestland which started in the summer of 2007 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding “for cooperation development in the field of helicopter production”. A Heads of Agreement was later signed in Farnborough in July 2008 for the purpose of establishing a joint venture to set up and run a civil AW139 final assembly line in Russia. This was followed by the Joint Venture Agreement signed on November 6th 2008 during the Italy-Russia intergovernmental summit held at the Kremlin in Moscow and attended by the Russian President Dmitri Medvedev and the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. A shareholder agreement was subsequently signed in June 2010 paving the path to start building the plant in Tomilino.
According to Sergey Chemezov, Director General of Russian Technologies “The organisation of a joint Russian-Italian helicopter assembly plant is a new step in developing our business relations with our strategic partner, Italian company Finmeccanica. This is an important event not only for the helicopter industry, but for Russian mechanical engineering as a whole. It is noteworthy that this is happening in difficult financial and economic conditions and proves that the crisis can and must be fought with joint efforts and using all opportunities.”
Oboronprom Director General Andrey Reus said “The start of the plant’s construction signifies a new stage of the growing mutually beneficial cooperation between Russian and Italian helicopter manufacturers. Thanks to it we will gain access to new technical production solutions and high helicopter servicing quality standards. We will seek to broaden our cooperation, including by gradually localizing Italian helicopter manufacture in Russia.”
“Russian Helicopters is increasing its presence in foreign markets, delivering Russian rotorcraft to foreign customers and opening service centres,” Russian Helicopters COO Andrei Shibitov said, “In this respect we are greatly interested in the foreign experience of organizing, managing, planning, certificating production processes and know-how in managing the entire lifecycle of a product. We are set to gain maximum benefit from joint work with our Italian partners. Russian helicopters will strengthen Russia’s commercial positions in the international helicopter market.”
“We have been building a remarkable industrial base in Russia in recent years by establishing major collaborations with prime local companies in various fields of the civil sector.” Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, said. “This latest landmark provides clear evidence of our commitment to playing an increasing role in the region by the mean of a mutually beneficial industrial cooperation, particularly in the civil rotorcraft sector.”
Giuseppe Orsi, Chief Executive Officer of AgustaWestland added “It gives us great pleasure to be here with our Russian partners, both concretely and symbolically, laying the foundations of what we are confident will be a bright future of industrial cooperation based on the world best selling AW139. This model has been identified and selected by Russian industry as the benchmark helicopter in its category to meet a variety of demanding requirements in the Russian and CIS civil markets.”
ATR appoints Filippo Bagnato as Chief Executive Officer
June 21, 2010
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Filippo Bagnato (62) as Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of ATR. He succeeds Stéphane Mayer, whose three-year
mandate according to ATR’s statutes has expired.
The Assembly of Members of ATR has expressed its appreciation of Stéphane
Mayer’s contribution to the success of the ATR programme.
Filippo Bagnato previously served successfully as CEO of ATR between 2004 and
2007. During the last three years, while he was Finmeccanica Executive Vice
President Technical, Industrial and Commercial Development, he assured the
chairmanship of the ATR’s Board.
His reappointment responds to the aim of ATR’s shareholders, Alenia Aeronautica
(a Finmeccanica company) and EADS, to ensure the continuity of the ATR
programme management and its further growth, keeping up strong relationship
with customers and privileged confidence from them.
Filippo Bagnato holds Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Degrees, gained
at the Politecnico of Turin.
Filippo Bagnato’s previous roles
He served as Administrator within the ATR Management Board from 1996 to 2001,
and was Chairman of the Board in 1996, 1998, 2000 and from June 2007 to end
May 2010. Between June 2001 and June 2002 he was one of Alenia Aeronautica’s
representatives of the Members’ Assembly of ATR.
Between September 2002 and May 2004, he was CEO of Eurofighter GMBH in
Munich.
Among his other roles, Filippo Bagnato has served as: Director of Eurofighter
GMBH consortium, Eurofighter International; Deputy Chairman of Aermacchi;
Chairman of the Board of Lockheed Martin Alenia Tactical Transport Systems;
Chief Operating Officer of Alenia Aeronautica Company; Head of Alenia’s
Aeronautics Division; Head of Alenia’s Military Aircraft Division; Head of Aeritalia
Space; and Director of Program Planning and Control at Aeritalia.
Piaggio America Announces Another Key Hire to Sales Team
June 8, 2010
Italian Aircraft Manufacturer Hires Director of Sales for Central US and Canada to Further Its Presence in North America
West Palm Beach, Fla. (June 8, 2010) –Piaggio America, Inc. announced today that it has named Mark Stevenson as Sales Director for the Central United States and Central Canadian regions. He is a key hire who will contribute to the company’s ongoing global expansion.
Stevenson’s vast experience over the last 14 years in sales and marketing within the aviation industry, coupled with his strong record of accomplishment in the business aircraft marketplace, made him an ideal candidate to grow a key region for Piaggio. Stevenson was most recently responsible for establishing a new sales territory for Embraer Executive Aircraft and proved successful in securing fleet business for the company. He was awarded North American Salesman of the Year in 2007.
“We are pleased to welcome Mark to our team and are confident that his history of success particularly in the Central US and Canada will play a large role in Piaggio’s continued growth,” said Piaggio America President and CEO, John M. Bingham.
The addition of Stevenson to Piaggio America completes the company’s sales organization presence across the US and Canadian territories. The company also recently appointed James Cochran as sales director for the North Eastern United States and Eastern Canadian region.
“The Piaggio P. 180 Avanti II is the right airplane for today’s market because of its low operating cost and maximum efficiency,” commented Stevenson. “I see enormous growth potential for Piaggio in the Central US and Central Canada.”
Stevenson will be based out of Denver, Colo.
Dassault Falcon Appoints Two New Members to its Field Service Team
June 3, 2010
(Teterboro, New Jersey, June 3, 2010) – Dassault Falcon recently appointed Miguel
Germani as Field Technical Representative and Falcon 2000 Model Specialist, and Bill Masloski
as Customer Service Manager. Germani will be based in Van Nuys, California and will serve
customers in California, Hawaii and Nevada. Masloski will be based in White Plains, New York,
and will serve customers in the New England area and Eastern Canada.
In his new position, Germani will work with the Field Service team in the Western United
States providing technical support to Falcon operators in the region. He brings over 20 years of
experience in general aviation as both a mechanic with an A&P rating as well as being an airline
transport-rated pilot. Most recently he served as Chief of Maintenance and Captain for over five
years with the CITGO Petroleum Corporation flying and maintaining their Falcon 50 and Falcon
2000 aircraft.
Germani is fluent in Spanish and English, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation
Management from the Spartan College of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as an
Associate’s Degree in Electronics Aviation Maintenance Technology from the same institution.
Bill Masloski has more than three decades of experience in aviation with ten years
specifically working on Falcons, including the Falcon 20, 50, 900 and 2000 series models.
Throughout his expansive career, Masloski has held various management positions to include
Director of Maintenance Support at TAG Aviation / Wayfarer Aviation where he was responsible
for oversight of customer service as it related to aircraft maintenance.
In his new role as Customer Service Manager, Masloski will serve as a “customer
advocate” who will assist flight departments with operational and customer issues, answer basic
technical questions, and coordinate with the Field Technical Reps in his region to ensure any
deeper level technical needs are met for over 140 Falcon operators.
Masloski holds an A&P license and earned an Associate’s Degree in Professional
Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
“Together, Miguel and Bill bring 50 years of combined experience as aviation
professionals which will be a tremendous asset to our customers in their respective regions,” said
Frank Youngkin, Senior Vice President, Western Hemisphere Customer Service. “Their
experience and whatever-it-takes attitudes embody the positive qualities of all the members of
our Field Service team.”
Dassault Falcon has a global field service team comprised of 79 front line personnel
based in three technical centers and 31 different field offices in 12 different countries around the
globe.
Miguel
Germani
Bill Masloski
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