Bombardier Aerospace Establishes First Company-Owned Service Center in Europe
October 24, 2009
Customers to benefit from Bombardier’s technical and maintenance expertise for Learjet,
Challenger and Global aircraft in the region
Orlando, Oct. 20, 2009 – Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it will open its first
wholly owned European aircraft service center at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
This new addition to Bombardier’s company-owned aircraft service center network, currently
consisting of six facilities in North America, will enable the company to better support its growing
fleet of over 550 Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft in the region. The European aircraft
service center is expected to begin operation in early 2010.
“The Bombardier Aircraft Service Center network has been offering the highest quality of
support to our customers in North America for over 28 years and today we are pleased to bring
that experience and expertise to our customer base in Europe,” said Michael McQuay,
President, Bombardier Aircraft Service Centers. “The new aircraft service center, coupled with
our LBAS joint venture facility in Germany and Frankfurt super-warehouse, strengthens our
services in the region by providing greater access to Bombardier’s high-quality maintenance
support and certified Bombardier parts pre-cleared at customs.”
The facility will feature 4,240 sq. meters (45,639 sq.feet) of hangar space, will include a staff of
approximately 50 technicians and will be equipped to perform a variety of light to heavy
maintenance tasks.
“The creation of a European aircraft service center is key to our strategy of expanding our
customer services offering into new regions of the world and of providing faster, easier access
to support for our growing international customer base,” said Andy Nureddin, vice-president,
Bombardier Customer Services and Support. “This announcement builds on our comprehensive
customer services offering in the region, ranging from training facilities to our PartsExpress
delivery service and mobile response teams for rapid on-site support.”
Bombardier Aircraft Service Center Network
Bombardier currently operates six Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) aircraft service
centers in North America and a European joint venture facility in Germany. Each of its six FAA
Diamond Award-Winning aircraft service centers offers extensive capabilities to accommodate
aircraft maintenance, refurbishment and modification for business and commercial aircraft.
Bombardier-trained technicians deliver a complete range of after-sale services, from scheduled
maintenance, inspections and refurbishment to fly-in repairs, mobile repair parties and Aircraft-
On-Ground support. Bombardier’s aircraft service centers are also complemented by an
extensive network of 42 Authorized Service Facilities and Line Maintenance Facilities located in
21 countries and on six continents around the world. This combined coverage gives Bombardier
aircraft operators access to one of the most comprehensive service and maintenance networks
in the industry.
Left to right: Mike McQuay, Vice-President, Bombardier Aircraft Services
James Hoblyn, President, Customer Services and Specialized & Amphibious Aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace
Bombardier Aerospace Selects Lufthansa Technik for the Development of its Learjet 85 Aircraft Cabin Management System
October 24, 2009
Orlando, Oct. 20, 2009 – Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Lufthansa Technik has
been selected to develop the new all-composite Learjet 85 aircraft’s state-of-the-art cabin
management system (CMS).
The digital, Ethernet-based CMS and in-flight entertainment system will integrate all passenger
entertainment and cabin environment management functions in a single system.
“We are committed to offer our Learjet 85 aircraft customers an unmatched cabin experience
backed by leading-edge quality components,” said David Coleal, vice-president and general
manager, Learjet.
The Learjet 85 aircraft’s customized version CMS will feature a high-capacity Ethernet network
with a digital amplifier to feed the high-fidelity speaker system and an interface to support the
aircraft cabin environment including as lighting and temperature control. The system’s open
architecture also allows for easy integration of third-party equipment and new applications, such
as High Definition features.
The new Learjet 85 aircraft – redefining the midsize business jet class
Launched on October 30, 2007, the new Learjet 85 aircraft will be the first Bombardier
Aerospace jet to feature an all-composite structure and will be the first all-composite structure
business jet designed for type certification under U.S. Federal Aviation Administration FAR
Part 25.
An extraordinary advancement in next-generation flight, the Learjet 85 aircraft’s all-composite
structure will allow Learjet aircraft designers to maximize cabin comfort while minimizing drag and
improving performance.
Building on legendary Learjet aircraft performance
True to its legendary heritage, the Learjet 85 aircraft is set to deliver the extraordinary
performance, superior technology and exceptional value Learjet aircraft owners expect.
The jet is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307B engines, each boasting 6,100
pounds of take-off thrust each at sea level 86
Left to right: Marie-Helene Pelletier, Vice-President, Supply Chain, Bombardier Business Aircraft
Guy Hachey, President and CEO, Bombardier Aerospace
August Wilhelm Henningsen, Chairman, Lufthansa Technik
Steve Ridolfi, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft
Bharat Hotels Limited Takes Delivery Of A Grand Helicopter
October 23, 2009
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Bharat Hotels Limited (BHL), India’s largest privately owned Hotel Company, has taken delivery of a Grand twin engine helicopter during an official ceremony recently held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant. This 6-seat configured helicopter will offer a unique flight experience to all the guests of BHL’s exclusive hotels & resorts.
AgustaWestland has seen a progressively growing presence on the Indian commercial helicopter market in recent years for its products with the sale of almost 30 aircraft so far including the AW119 Ke single engine, the AW109 Power and the Grand light twins and the AW139 medium twin types. This delivery adds another leading customer to the long list of operators who have chosen the Grand on the world market and further expands the success of AgustaWestland in India.
The Grand which has set new standards in the light twin market and features the highest cruise speed, full Category A/Class 1 performance and the largest and most comfortable cabin in the light twin class. As the fastest helicopter in its class, thanks to its low drag aerodynamic design, the Grand is also an extremely environmentally friendly aircraft with low fuel consumption per passenger mile and a low noise signature. The cabin layout is designed for maximum comfort and utilises the finest materials and craftsmanship with a range of equipment options.
A wide choice of modular interiors and tailored avionics solutions makes it a suitable platform for a range of roles including corporate/VIP transport, EMS, SAR, offshore transport, patrol and government agency missions. Approximately 270 orders have been placed by almost 150 customers in over 30 countries.
Samsung Takes Delivery Of Its First AW139 Helicopter
October 14, 2009
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Samsung Techwin Co. of South Korea has taken delivery of the first of two AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The aircraft was accepted by Samsung Techwin Vice President Wook Cho during a ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy. This aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport missions. The second helicopter is expected to be delivered in 2010 and the two AW139s will replace ageing helicopters in the same category.
This handover adds another leading operator to the list of customers who are operating the AW139 for corporate/VIP transport as well as other purposes. Samsung’s order was also the first one in the commercial market in South Korea, further expanding the rapidly growing success of the best selling medium twin in the country, following orders in the government market placed by the Korean Coast Guard and the Gangwon Fire Fighting Department.
Samsung Techwin’s aviation department is a leading commercial helicopter operator in South Korea providing passenger, cargo and VIP transportation services and EMS services with an outstanding safety record. The selection of the AW139 by Samsung confirms its ability to satisfy the most stringent requirements in terms of performance, safety, payload and comfort.
A new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards against which all new medium twin are measured, the AW139 has been designed with inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation, offering unmatched performance and safety levels as well as the largest and the most comfortable cabin in its class. State-of-the-art mission-dedicated technology and equipment and outstanding performance features enable the AW139 to accomplish its mission in demanding conditions.
Orders for more than 440 AW139s have been placed by over 120 customers from almost 50 countries for many applications including VIP/corporate transport, EMS/SAR, law enforcement, offshore transport, fire fighting, utility and other commercial and government roles.
“The archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon receives its first ATR 42-500”
October 14, 2009
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Air Saint Pierre took delivery today of the first ATR 42-500 that will be operated in the archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The aircraft, ordered in 2008 by SAEMAI (Société Anonyme d’Economie Mixte Aéronautique des Iles/Mixed Business Aeronautical Company of the Islands) is equipped with new PW 127M engines and will replace the ATR 42-320 which has been operated by the company for the last 15 years.
Due to the special operating conditions of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the ATR 42-500 had to be tested and certified to be able to operate in cross winds reaching up to 45 knots at takeoff and landing (instead of the 30 knots already certified).
The aircraft delivered today has a basic configuration for 46 passengers but may also be used exclusively for cargo or for mixed operations. In the latter case, two supplementary cargo containers installed at the front of the aircraft authorize an additional load of 4.4 m3 together with 30 passengers at the rear.
Stéphane Artano, President of SAEMAI and President of the Territorial Council of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is very satisfied as “the archipelago has purchased its first ATR 42-500 to improve the service offered by Air Saint Pierre to the inhabitants of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The Territorial Council is particularly pleased to have supported this major business case for our islands”.
Rémy Briand, Chief Executive Officer of Air Saint Pierre, said that he was “very pleased to receive the first ATR 42-500 of the company, as it will enable us to offer our passengers a much higher level of comfort as well as a larger load capacity”. And he added: “We operate our fleet within a public service delegation convention with the State to serve the archipelago by air, and for many years ATR has been acknowledged as the right choice to respond in an optimal manner to our public service mission”.
Stéphane Mayer, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, underlined “the performance of the ATR 42-500, is now certified to operate under even more extreme meteorological conditions. We offer a very reliable family of aircraft, which have been tried and tested in the most hostile environments. Thanks to their
operational flexibility, our aircraft adapt perfectly to very variable conditions, both in terms of temperature and in terms of runway layout, notably short and unprepared runways”. And to conclude: “This flexibility is also characterized by the possibility of converting these aircraft very quickly, changing them from “all passenger” to “all cargo”, or to a “mixed” configuration, in less than two hours”.
ATAK TEAM ANNOUNCE T129 MAIDEN FLIGHT
October 8, 2009
Vergiate, September 28th, 2009 – The ATAK Team, comprising Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), Aselsan and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the successful maiden flight of the first T129 prototype.
The T129 P1 prototype helicopter’s maiden flight was successfully completed by AgustaWestland and TAI test pilots during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland facilities in Vergiate, Italy.
The ATAK Programme was initiated with the aim to meet the 50 firm and 41 optional Attack/Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter requirement of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLF) by the integration of high-tech avionic equipment, hardware and software which will be developed locally.The programme, in which the Turkish aviation industry is fully involved in the design, development and production phases, is running on time and on budget.
General Manager of TAI, Muharrem Dortkasli said: “It is a great privilege to be here today to witness the first flight of the T129, which will become the most advanced helicopter in its category, so satisfying the requirements of the Land Forces as well as making it very appealing to the international market. An international market in which the Turkish industry will play a primary role. It has been a long journey for us to come to this point. We are proud of the success the ATAK Team has generated, a success which I am sure will be followed by many others.”
Giuseppe Orsi commented “It gives us great pleasure to celebrate today the first flight of the most modern combat helicopter in the world. This event sets a major milestone in our longstanding partnership with Turkish industry and provides clear evidence of how effective this collaboration has been in jointly developing a state-of-the-art all customer-focused solution designed and brought to life in an extraordinary timely manner. Today the Turkish aviation industry enters a new era at the forefront of rotorcraft technology. We are committed to further expanding such a successful cooperation in the future.”
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) is the center of technology in design, development, manufacturing and integration of aerospace systems, modernization and after sales support in Turkey. TAI’s modern aircraft facilities are furnished with high technology machinery and equipment that provide extensive manufacturing capabilities. TAI has a total of 3000 highly motivated employees, 1200 of whom are engineers.
ALENIA AERMACCHI FLIES ITS 7,000TH AIRCRAFT
October 8, 2009
The 7,000th aircraft built by Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, made its maiden flight yesterday.
The milestone was reached by an MB-339CM during a test flight in preparation for delivery to the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
«The first flight of a newly built aircraft is always of professional interest to a test pilot. In this case, knowing the place that the other 6,999 Aermacchi aircraft hold in aviation history also made it emotionally significant», said Alenia Aermacchi Test Pilot Matteo Maurizio.
The 7,000th Alenia Aermacchi aircraft is the sixth from the Malaysian contract signed in late 2006 and belongs to the “MB” jet trainer family built by Aermacchi to the designs of Ermanno Bazzocchi and sold in 20 countries worldwide. Completion of the deliveries to Malaysia will make the MB family cross the symbolic 1,000 aircraft threshold.
«The MB family has been build in greater numbers than any other European jet trainer, teaching tens of thousands of pilots around the world to fly and bringing further prestige to a name already synonymous with excellence», comments Alenia Aermacchi CEO Carmelo Cosentino. «It is a success we aim to repeat with the new M-346 Master, the only new generation jet trainer in production in Europe and one which is attracting growing interest from the world’s most prestigious air forces.»
Alenia Aermacchi, the world leader in training aircraft, is also the world’s oldest builder of aircraft in continuous existence. The company was incorporated in Varese on 1st May 1913 as Nieuport-Macchi and still echoes the original name carried by the fighters of Italy’s leading fighter aces, by record-breaking racing seaplanes and by the MB.339 of the Italian Air Force “Frecce Tricolori” acrobatic team.
AgustaWestland Awarded Apache Integrated Operational Support Contract – Delivering Cost and Capability Benefits
October 6, 2009
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company is pleased to announce the award of the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to meet the Apache Attack Helicopter Future Support Arrangements (FSA) requirement. The contract valued at £439 million (€480 million), for the initial period to March 2014, was announced today by the Minister of State for Defence Equipment and Support, Quentin Davies MP during a visit to Wattisham Airfield, the British Army’s main Apache AH Mk.1 operating base.
The Apache IOS contract will deliver greater aircraft availability whilst reducing through life costs by more than £50 million in the initial period and builds on the success of similar IOS availability based contracts for the UK MoD’s AW101 Merlin and Sea King helicopter fleets. The contract is output-based, whereby AgustaWestland is incentivised to improve the levels of operational output whilst seeking continuous improvement to reduce through life costs.
Minister of State for Defence Equipment and Support, Quentin Davies said, “I am delighted to announce the award of this contract to meet the Apache Attack Helicopter Future Support Arrangements requirement. It provides a more efficient way of doing business, representing excellent value for British taxpayers whilst sustaining and improving today’s level of service.”
Graham Cole, Managing Director, AgustaWestland said at the announcement “The Apache IOS contract is further evidence of our continuing commitment to partnering with the Ministry of Defence to deliver innovative industry leading support solutions in a cost effective manner. The Apache is proving its worth every day on operations in Afghanistan and we, along with our partners, are committed to ensure they and the entire Apache force in the UK get the absolute best possible support.”
Apache IOS prime contractor AgustaWestland has formed an industrial alliance with Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Longbow International to deliver logistical, engineering, depth maintenance and technical support for the UK MoD’s fleet of 67 Apache AH Mk1s. AgustaWestland and its industrial partners will deliver a complete spares provisioning service, enhanced technical support services including aircraft safety management, mission avionics systems rig support and training course material. At Wattisham AgustaWestland will continue to manage the Depth Support Unit and the associated workshops, ensuring the throughput of the facility matches the requirements of the Army. At Middle Wallop AgustaWestland will continue to be responsible for the provision of Apache aircraft on the flight line at the School of Army Aviation, delivering the required number of flight hours to match the Army’s training requirements.
The Apache IOS contract has now commenced and will be fully operational from 1st April 2010. The contract is expected to continue for at least 22 years when the Apache is currently scheduled to be taken out of service. At regular intervals there will be price and value for money reviews to ensure performance targets are being met. The contract represents another stage in the helicopter plans set out in the MoD-AgustaWestland Strategic Partnering Arrangement and strengthens the relationship between industry and the MoD.
The contract will sustain over 500 industry jobs mainly at three locations – Wattisham, where the Depth Support Unit and front line squadrons are located; Middle Wallop, the Main Operating Base for the Apache fleet assigned to the School of Army Aviation and at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil factory. A joint Apache IOS project office has now been established at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility staffed by MoD and AgustaWestland personnel
AgustaWestland Congratulates the 2009 Cormorant Trophy Winners
October 2, 2009
Photo Caption (Left to Right) –
Lt Col Christian Lalande, 442 Squadron C.O. and the Co-pilot for the rescue, Maj Gen Yvan Blondin, Commander of the 1st Canadian Air Division and Jeremy Tracy, AgustaWestland Chief Test Pilot & Head of Region Canada.
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the crew of the Canadian Forces 442 Search and Rescue Squadron, based at CFB Comox, on winning the 2009 Cormorant Trophy for the skilful night rescue of a skier who had fallen 30 metres down a crevasse on Hamathko Glacier, 8700 ft above sea level. The award was made at the annual SAREX event and the decision was unanimous amongst all the judges, both civil and military as it demonstrated again, the exceptional heroism of the crews who carry out this type of duty regularly.
The crew from 442 Sqn in Comox who conducted the Hamathko Glacier rescue were Aircraft Commander (AC) Major J.M. von Kruse, First Officer (FO) LCol J.E.C. Lalande, Sqn Commander Flight Engineer (FE) Cpl BRD Frenette, SAR Tech Team Lead (TL) Sgt KJ Gulliford and SAR Tech Team Member (TM) MCpl WR Ternes.
“The crew demonstrated remarkable levels of skill, team work and courage that night,” said Graham Cole, Managing Director, AgustaWestland. “While SAR crews train for many different rescue scenarios that may challenge their capabilities, this rescue presented circumstances where only the very best airmanship, courage and team work resulted in a successful outcome. On behalf of everyone at AgustaWestland I congratulate the crew on winning the 2009 Cormorant Trophy.”
The Cormorant Trophy is awarded annually to the crew of the Canadian Search and Rescue aircraft that carried out the most significant rescue of the year.
Soloy’s Mark II Receives EASA approval
October 2, 2009
OLYMPIA, WASH.: EASA approved Soloy’s Cessna 206H Mark II STC SA01878SE last month, opening the door for European Cessna 206H owners to take advantage of the extraordinary performance offered by this light Cessna turboprop.
Featuring the Rolls Royce 250-B17F turbine engine, the Soloy Cessna 206H Mark II provides an increase of 110hp over the Cessna 206H, boosting the aircraft’s ability to carry more weight, fly faster, and operate in high and hot conditions. Additionally, this increased power, paired with the aircraft’s Hartzell three-bladed prop with full beta reverse features, makes the Mark II the ideal STOL aircraft, especially in its amphibious configuration.
“The Mark II is the perfect platform for many varied applications, from law enforcement to backcountry operations,” said Dave Stauffer, Soloy Aviation Solutions CEO. “The light turbine engine significantly increases power, while reducing the basic empty weight by about 150 pounds. This allows an operator to add more equipment, people and fuel. In law enforcement applications, it permits a better sensor and fuel load, or in the case of back country operations, allows a pilot to carry additional gear into remote locations at high altitudes on hot days.”
In response to customer requests, Soloy’s Mark II includes a number of upgrades to the standard 206. As a part of the turbine conversion, Soloy increased the aircraft’s electrical capacity to 185 amps continuous. This increase offers the aircraft enough power to operate an air conditioning system as well as all pilot avionics and accessories including law enforcement equipment and sensors.
The Mark II is offered in four configurations: law enforcement, skydiving, amphibious and
commercial/private operations.
The law enforcement configuration includes a floor to ceiling observer window, tactical officer station with Soloy’s STC crashworthy rotating observer seat, co-pilot door and Soloy recessed headliner and four point crew harness. Custom installations of instrumentation, flat panel monitors and law enforcement equipment are available to meet customers’ mission requirements. A multi-purpose sensor wing-mount is currently under development.
The skydive configuration includes a roll up jump door, spoiler to reduce the harmonizing effect of the open door, hand grips, and steps.
The amphibious version offers Wipaire 3450 amphibious floats with retractable landing gear and an increased gross weight limit to 3,800 pounds.
The commercial/private configuration can be completed to the owner’s specifications, including a list of top of the line cockpit avionics.
Performance
Max Cruise Speed @20K 185 ktas (213 mph)
Max Range 550 nm (633 miles)
Max Cruise Speed @12K 172 ktas (198 mph)
Max Operating Altitude 20,000 ft
Rate of Climb (Initial at S.L.) 1,635 fpm
Weights
Max Ramp Weight 3617 lb
Max Takeoff Weight 3600 lb
Max Landing Weight 3600 lb
Usable Fuel 583 lb (87 gal)
Payload With Full Fuel 894 lb
Empty Weight 2140 lb
Powerplant
Rolls-Royce 250-B17F/2
Takeoff Power (5 min) 417 shp
Max Continuous Power 322 shp
Spec Fuel Consumption 0.635 lb/shp/hr
Prop RPM 2030
TBO 3500 hrs
Fuel Consumption
PALT KTAS TQ FF PPH/GPH
Fast Cruise 6,000 157 70 192/28.7
Slow Cruise 6,000 136 50 156/23.3
Loiter 6,000 93 30 120/17.9
Fast Cruise 10,000 167 70 185/27.6
Slow Cruise 10,000 145 50 148/22.1
Loiter 10,000 99 30 112/16.7
Noise Level
72.4 db 100% Power/2030 RPM
FAR Part 36, Appendix G, Amdt 28
ICAO Annex 16, Chapter 10
Options available for the Soloy Mark II include:
Soloy Swiveling Observer Seat STC SA01985SE
Soloy Observer Window STC SA00858SE
Soloy Recessed Headliner & Four Point Crew Harness STC SA01688SE
52 gallon Sierra and 30 gallon Flint extended range fuel tanks Pending Validation
Wipline 3450 amphibious floats STC SA01185CH
Soloy Aviation Solutions is a world-renown engineering company specializing in the design and development of specialized solutions for the aviation community. Founded more than 40 years ago on the idea of bringing turbine engine technology to piston aircraft, Soloy has engineered and manufactured hundreds of unique aviation products, STCs and patented aviation solutions to enhance fixed wing and helicopter aviation.
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