domingo, 10 de fevereiro de 2013
World’s First A380 Facility Fully Open for Business
All 20 A380 capable contact gates and Emirates’ luxurious First Class and Business Class lounges, which comprise 29,000 square metres, are now fully operational after a five-week-long phase-in period.
During the first month of operations following its inaugural flight on January 2 2013 Concourse A has handled 461,972 pieces of luggage carried on over 2,450 flights serving 589,234 passengers.
“The full opening of Concourse A is a significant milestone and achievement in supporting and enabling the continued growth of Emirates, and our focus and commitment to being a leader in offering our customers innovative products and services that provides them with an unsurpassed travel experience. With a current fleet of 31 A380s and a further 59 on order, Emirates is the largest operator of this aircraft in the world, and it is only fitting that we have a world class facility that meets this need and represents our leadership in this regard,” said Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline.
“Much like the opening of Terminal 3 in 2008, the phase in of Concourse A has resulted in the seamless introduction of world-class infrastructure that responds to the rapid growth of Emirates and caters to the needs of its discerning and truly global customer base,” said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. “Concourse A is a vital element of our $7.8 billion investment in the continued expansion of Dubai International which will see it become the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic by the end of 2015.”
Concourse A is part of the Terminal 3 complex built for the use of Emirates, from where its passengers can travel to its network of 21 A380 destinations.
With 11 floors and a total built-up area of 528,000 sqm, Concourse A is connected to Concourse B and Terminal 3 via an underground train. Unlike any other airport facility, the First Class and Business Class lounges have dedicated floors that offer direct and convenient access to aircraft boarding gates. The lounges, which extend the entire length of the concourse, are the largest in the world and offer customers fine dining with showcase kitchens, conference rooms, business centres and a Timeless Spa.
Concourse A also offers an enhanced duty free shopping and dining experience featuring a wide variety of globally recognised food and beverage brands.
Concourse A boosts capacity at Dubai International from 60 million to 75 million passengers per year. It is a vital part of Dubai Airports’ $7.8 billion Strategic Plan 2020 which will increase airport capacity to 90 million by 2018.
Concourse A380 (Photo: Business Wire)
sexta-feira, 8 de fevereiro de 2013
Al Amir gives up start-up plans, lays off workers
Thomas Cook announces new airline group plan
Ton Jochems - Ankara
Condor and sister carriers Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium and Thomas Cook Airlines UK will be managed as a group of airlines by the same management team from March 1 onwards. All of the carriers are controlled by tour operator Thomas Cook and will be managed by Group Head of Air Travel Christoph Debus and Condor CEO Ralf Teckentrup. While Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia will continue to operate as a separate airline with its own management team, Condor Berlin will be merged into Condor later this spring as soon as Thomas Cook has been able to reach agreement with labor unions on the proposed merger.
Condor currently operates 13 B757-300s and 12 B767-300ERs, Condor Berlin has a fleet of 12 A320-200s and one A321-200, Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium operates one A319-100 and four A320-200s while Thomas Cook Airlines UK has five A320-200s, four A321-200s, 15 B757-200s, 2 B757-300s, five B767-300ERs and three A330-200s.
CanaryFly takes on Binter on inter-island routes
It currently operates its single ATR 42-300
CanaryFly plans to lease a larger ATR 72 in the next couple of weeks. It had previously concentrated on niche routes from the Canary Islands to Mauritania and Morocco.
Images: CanaryFly
Avolon delivers a new Boeing 737-800 NG to China Eastern
This is the second
of a two aircraft placement for Boeing 737-800 NGs with China Eastern.
GE Capital Aviation Services Signs Purchase-and-Leaseback Deal with Mexico’s Volaris
The aircraft come from the airline’s existing orderbook with Airbus and will be delivered in 2013 and 2014.
Volaris, Mexico’s second-largest carrier and largest low-cost operator, flies to more than 38 destinations in Mexico and the United States. It currently operates a fleet of 41 Airbus aircraft.
Photo: João Luis Pessoa
Boeing Statement on U.S. National Transportation Safety Board 787 Investigation Update
SEATTLE, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) welcomes the progress reported by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the 787 investigation, including that the NTSB has identified the origin of the event as having been within the battery. The findings discussed today demonstrated a narrowing of the focus of the investigation to short circuiting observed in the battery, while providing the public with a better understanding of the nature of the investigation.
The company remains committed to working with the NTSB, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and our customers to maintain the high level of safety the traveling public expects and that the air transport system has delivered. We continue to provide support to the investigative groups as they work to further understand these events and as we work to prevent such incidents in the future. The safety of passengers and crew members who fly aboard Boeing airplanes is our highest priority. The 787 was certified following a rigorous Boeing test program and an extensive certification program conducted by the FAA. We provided testing and analysis in support of the requirements of the FAA special conditions associated with the use of lithium ion batteries. We are working collaboratively to address questions about our testing and compliance with certification standards, and we will not hesitate to make changes that lead to improved testing processes and products.
The company remains committed to working with the NTSB, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and our customers to maintain the high level of safety the traveling public expects and that the air transport system has delivered. We continue to provide support to the investigative groups as they work to further understand these events and as we work to prevent such incidents in the future. The safety of passengers and crew members who fly aboard Boeing airplanes is our highest priority. The 787 was certified following a rigorous Boeing test program and an extensive certification program conducted by the FAA. We provided testing and analysis in support of the requirements of the FAA special conditions associated with the use of lithium ion batteries. We are working collaboratively to address questions about our testing and compliance with certification standards, and we will not hesitate to make changes that lead to improved testing processes and products.
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Villa Air introduces the ATR 72-600 in the Maldives
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Aeroflot finally got the long awaited permission for Boeing 777-300ER commercial flights
Aeroflot has
finally got the permission for new long-haul Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and
immediately puts it into service. The air company received the long awaited
green light from the Russian aviation authorities on February 04, 2013.
Russia’s
largest air carrier took delivery of Boeing 777-300ER at Seattle manufacturing
plant at the end of January 2012 and on February 05, 2013 at 20:40 (Moscow
time) Aeroflot will celebrate the inaugural commercial flight of this aircraft
on Moscow-Bangkok route.
Boeing
777-300ER newcomer to Aeroflot fleet is the first out of 16 aircraft ordered by
the air company in 2011. According to Aeroflot Network expanding strategy, the
forthcoming supplies will significantly strengthen the long-haul transport
capacities, especially on international destinations. Aeroflot is planning to
provide services on Boeing 777-300ER together with SkyTeam partners on
international routes during Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games and World Football
Cup 2018.
Boeing
777-300ER is considered to be one of the best twin-engine jet airliners in the
world and is characterized by outstanding fuel efficiency, great salon space,
long flight range and high reliability. The airplane interior, also known as
the Boeing Signature Interior, is famous for larger overhead bins and spacious
storage area. All these features made Boeing 777-300ER very popular among air
passengers worldwide.
New Boeing
777-300ER’s will allow Aeroflot to enhance the quality of on board service,
matching the most sophisticated demands of its passengers. There will be three
classes of service on board of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft — in addition to
Business and Economy, Aeroflot is introducing Comfort (Premium Economy) class
of service, providing more additional amenities for a reasonable price.
AEROFLOT
Air Canada to Introduce International Premium Economy Cabin; Adds Five New Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft to Mainline Fleet
MONTREAL, Feb. 7, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced it will introduce a new International Premium Economy cabin for customers seeking enhanced comfort and service on international flights as it continues to modernize its widebody fleet with the addition of five new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Introduction of International Premium Economy Cabin
Complementing its Economy and Executive First options on international flights, Air Canada's new Premium Economy cabin will offer customers a wide range of benefits including a dedicated cabin featuring larger seats that are wider, providing more recline, with seven more inches of legroom than Economy and are never more than one seat from the aisle (due to a 2-4-2 configuration). Customers will also be offered premium meals with complimentary bar service and priority check-in and baggage delivery at the airport. More information on Air Canada's new Premium Economy cabin is available at www.aircanada.com/premiumeconomy.
Air Canada's Premium Economy cabin will be introduced on Air Canada's Montreal-Paris flights effective July 11, 2013. Additional routes offering Premium Economy will be added over time as new aircraft enter the carrier's mainline fleet.
International Fleet Expands and Modernizes
Air Canada will expand and modernize its international widebody fleet with the addition of five new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. In addition to two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft previously announced that will be delivered in June and August 2013, Air Canada today announced that it will add three new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to be delivered in November and December 2013 and February 2014. With the addition of these five aircraft, Air Canada's Boeing 777 fleet will consist of 23 aircraft comprising the latest generation of 300ER and 200LR models.
"With the introduction of Premium Economy, Air Canada will begin offering customers a new, high-value option for enhanced comfort and service on international flights," said Ben Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. "The delivery of five new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft over the next 12 months provides us with the right opportunity to launch a new cabin of service that will be offered on more of our international flights over time as we take delivery of new 787 aircraft. We will continue to adapt our product to ensure our customers have competitive options to choose from - whether traveling on Air Canada mainline routes or with our leisure carrier, Air Canada rouge, to its vacation destinations."
Competitive International Products
Air Canada's five new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will be the first aircraft configured with the carrier's new Premium Economy cabin prior to the arrival of Boeing 787 aircraft scheduled to begin delivery in 2014. The five Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will also offer a larger Economy cabin as Air Canada will strategically deploy these aircraft on select international markets with high volume demand for economy travel.
"In today's highly-competitive industry environment, it is critical to continue developing new products and refresh existing ones in order to ensure we offer customers the product features to meet their needs on a market-by-market basis," said Mr. Smith. "We're looking forward to introducing our first new Boeing 777-300ER with Premium Economy on our Montreal-Paris route beginning in July 2013."
Air Canada's Premium Economy seats on its Montreal-Paris flights are now available for purchase, as are Premium rouge seats on Air Canada rouge flights to European vacation destinations: Edinburgh, Venice and Athens. Visit www.aircanada.com for details.
Continued Mr. Smith, "As these new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft enter our fleet over the next year, we will continue to deploy these five aircraft on routes in our international network where market demand calls for a larger supply of Economy and Premium Economy seats, in addition to continuing to offer Executive First business class service.
"The introduction of these Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in our fleet and launch of Air Canada's new Premium Economy cabin on the Montreal-Paris route will allow us to compete effectively in a market with high demand for economy travel that is served by both international network and charter carriers. We are confident Air Canada's Economy and Premium Economy options will distinguish themselves as fresher and more appealing, in addition to offering our award-winning Executive First service featuring lie-flat beds," concluded Mr. Smith.
The five Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that will begin delivery in June 2013 will be configured with a larger Economy cabin with 398 new "slimline" leather seats providing 31-inch legroom consistent with the comfort of Air Canada's current Economy cabin, while the dedicated Premium Economy cabin of 24 leather seats will provide 38-inch legroom along with other enhanced comfort features. Air Canada's Executive First cabin will offer 36 seats that convert into 180-degree lie-flat beds in a staggered configuration of one or two, to allow customers traveling alone or with a companion to choose their preferred seating and sleeping options. Customers in all three cabins of service will enjoy an enhanced individual seat back in-flight entertainment system with hundreds of hours of complimentary audio visual entertainment options featuring larger screens and customer-friendly technology by Panasonic.
Fleet Modernization to Continue with Introduction of Boeing 787
In addition to the introduction of Premium Economy, new seats and a leading edge entertainment system, Air Canada's five new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will provide customers with a refreshed interior colour palette in modern, neutral tones unique to these aircraft pending the official launch of Air Canada's future in-flight product and cabin design that will be made in conjunction with the introduction of Boeing 787 aircraft into its fleet.
Air Canada's 37 Boeing 787 aircraft will feature a brand new, enhanced version of Air Canada's award-winning Executive First lie-flat beds and product that has yet to be announced, in addition to Premium Economy and Economy options. The Boeing 787 fleet will be deployed on the carrier's current and future high premium demand international routes.
AIR CANADA
A350 XWB’s Trent XWB engine achieves EASA type certification
The Airbus A350 XWB programme has achieved yet another important milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) award of the Engine Type Certification of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofan. EASA presented the certificate to Rolls-Royce at EASA’s headquarters in Cologne, Germany.
This certification covers Trent XWB engines which will power the A350-800 and A350-900 variants. A higher thrust version of the Trent XWB is currently under development for the A350-1000.
Eric Schulz, President – Civil Large Engines, Rolls-Royce, said: “We are very proud to have achieved this significant milestone on the road to the A350 XWB’s entry into service. I would like to thank Airbus for their support and all of our partners and employees who contributed to the design and certification of the engine. Test results show we have produced the world’s most efficient large civil aero engine and we now look forward to the first flight later this year.”
Didier Evrard, Airbus’ Executive Vice President – Head of A350 XWB Programme said: “We congratulate our colleagues at Rolls-Royce on achieving this important milestone for the A350 XWB programme with the EASA certification of the Trent XWB engine.” He adds: “These new engines together with the aircraft’s advanced aerodynamics and airframe technologies will bring our airline customers a 25 percent step-improvement in fuel efficiency.”
Certification confirms the engine has fulfilled EASA’s airworthiness requirements for flight and is the last major engine milestone prior to the first flight of A350-900 ‘MSN001’ later this year. The engines which will power that aircraft are now being prepared prior to installation of the fully integrated powerplant on the aircraft’s pylon.
The Trent XWB has already powered a series of test flights on Airbus’ A380 Flying Test Bed (FTB) aircraft since February 2012. These flight-test results indicate that the engine will meet Airbus’ extremely high efficiency and performance goals for the A350 XWB programme.
The A350 XWB is the all-new mid-size long range product line comprising three versions and seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. The new family will bring a step change in efficiency compared with existing aircraft in this size category, using 25 per cent less fuel and providing an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions. Scheduled for entry-into-service in 2014, the A350 XWB has already won 617 firm orders from 35 customers worldwide.
quarta-feira, 6 de fevereiro de 2013
Spotting Maldivas / Malé International Airport
Rogério Bairrão
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segunda-feira, 4 de fevereiro de 2013
Boeing Delivers 6th Production P-8A Poseidon Aircraft to US Navy
SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2013 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the sixth production P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Navy Jan. 31, successfully completing the first group of low-rate initial production aircraft that are dramatically improving the service's maritime patrol capabilities.
The delivery is the final aircraft from a contract awarded in January 2011. Boeing is on schedule to build 24 P-8A maritime patrol aircraft as part of contracts awarded in 2011 and 2012.
"The P-8 team continues to incorporate efficiencies into our production as we ramp up deliveries in 2013," said Rick Heerdt, Boeing vice president and P-8 program manager. "We've reduced flow times and costs, which ultimately benefits our U.S. Navy customer."
The U.S. Navy plans to purchase 117 P-8As, which are based on the Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 platform. It is a versatile multi-mission aircraft that provides broad long-range maritime patrol capabilities -- anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. It is replacing the U.S. Navy's P-3 fleet.
"This aircraft delivery marks the beginning of a new era of maritime patrol aircraft," said Capt. Scott Dillon, Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft program manager. "The first fleet squadron is now equipped with P-8s, and will soon deploy with a maritime patrol capability that is greatly enhanced relative to our legacy P-3 force."
The next three Poseidon aircraft are undergoing mission systems installation and checkout in Seattle, and two more are in final assembly in Renton, Wash. Boeing will deliver its seventh production P-8A to the Navy later this quarter. As part of the LRIP contracts, Boeing is also providing maintenance training for the Navy, in addition to logistics support, spares, support equipment and tools.
Boeing, US Air National Guard Welcome C-17s to Memphis Base
MEMPHIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn., Feb. 4, 2013 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Air National Guard on Feb. 2 marked the 164th Airlift Wing's transition to the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, making Memphis Air National Guard Base the latest to receive the advanced airlifter.
The unit's first C-17 arrived Dec. 18. A total of eight will be delivered by the end of 2014 as replacements for C-5A Galaxy airlifters.
"Memphis Air National Guard Base enters a new phase in its rich history with the arrival of the C-17," said Boeing Vice President and C-17 Program Manager Nan Bouchard. "The C-17 brings the unit new capabilities and builds on a long-standing tradition of distinguished service. Boeing will be there every step of the way supporting these advanced airlifters."
Boeing has delivered 250 C-17s to the U.S. Air Force and customers around the world.
The C-17 is the only airlifter offering tactical and strategic airlift capabilities as well as the ability to carry equipment and troops, or humanitarian aid, over intercontinental distances. It is uniquely maneuverable, able to operate on narrow taxiways and congested ramps. With a payload of 164,900 pounds, it can take off from a 7,000-foot airfield and land in 3,000 feet or less.
Boeing supports C-17s through the C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) Performance-Based Logistics contract, which offers global and affordable availability of parts and materials and ensures the highest of airlifter mission-capable rates.
"Our customers depend on us to make sure that when they need a C-17, there is one available and mission-capable," said Gus Urzua, Boeing vice president and GISP program manager.
The 164th Airlift Wing's distinguished history includes Hurricane Katrina humanitarian relief missions, combat operations in Iraq, and the famous Memphis Belle Boeing-built B-17, which was one of the first bombers during World War II to complete 25 combat missions with its crew intact.
Turkish Airlines orders five additional A330 passenger aircraft
Repeat order great vote of confidence in A330s efficiency and reliability
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for two additional A330-300 passenger aircraft and three options as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. The additional order for the A330 Family is taking their total firm order for the type to 38. Turkish Airlines placed their first order with Airbus in 1984, and today operate 104 Airbus in total.
The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes from the Turkish Airlines hub in Istanbul.
“As one of the fastest growing airlines, our strategy of growth needs to be fully supported by efficient, reliable and profitable aircraft” said Dr Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Airlines. “This new order for A330s reinforces our commitment to a family of aircraft which already helps us to achieve our ambitious expansion plans, in a profitable and sustainable manner.”
“We are very proud to win a repeat order from Turkish Airlines as it shows without doubt a strong endorsement for the A330 unique combination of unbeatable economics, versatility and fuel efficiency,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “In response to the continuing strong demand, we’re making the A330 better and better, with new higher weight variants to offer more payload-range capability while keeping reliability at top level.”
Airbus aircraft share a unique cockpit and operational commonality, allowing airlines to use the same pool of pilots, cabin crews and maintenance engineers, bringing operational flexibility and resulting in significant cost savings.
The A330 Family, which spans 250 to 300 seats, and includes Freighter, VIP, and Military Transport/Tanker variants, has now attracted more than 1,200 orders, with over 900 aircraft flying with close to 100 operators worldwide. The A330 is one of the world’s most efficient aircraft with best in class operating economics. With numerous ongoing product improvements, it still remains the most cost-efficient and capable aircraft, averaging dispatch reliability well above 99 percent.
Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats
The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes from the Turkish Airlines hub in Istanbul.
“As one of the fastest growing airlines, our strategy of growth needs to be fully supported by efficient, reliable and profitable aircraft” said Dr Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Airlines. “This new order for A330s reinforces our commitment to a family of aircraft which already helps us to achieve our ambitious expansion plans, in a profitable and sustainable manner.”
“We are very proud to win a repeat order from Turkish Airlines as it shows without doubt a strong endorsement for the A330 unique combination of unbeatable economics, versatility and fuel efficiency,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “In response to the continuing strong demand, we’re making the A330 better and better, with new higher weight variants to offer more payload-range capability while keeping reliability at top level.”
Airbus aircraft share a unique cockpit and operational commonality, allowing airlines to use the same pool of pilots, cabin crews and maintenance engineers, bringing operational flexibility and resulting in significant cost savings.
The A330 Family, which spans 250 to 300 seats, and includes Freighter, VIP, and Military Transport/Tanker variants, has now attracted more than 1,200 orders, with over 900 aircraft flying with close to 100 operators worldwide. The A330 is one of the world’s most efficient aircraft with best in class operating economics. With numerous ongoing product improvements, it still remains the most cost-efficient and capable aircraft, averaging dispatch reliability well above 99 percent.
Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats
AIRBUS
Significant lessor order for Airbus’ newest, most fuel efficient aircraft
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of 20 A350-900 and five A350-1000, the largest member of the A350 XWB Family. ALC also has options for five additional A350-1000s. With this new order, ALC becomes the 35th A350 XWB customer and the order takes the A350 XWB backlog past 600 (to 617).
Concurrently, ALC has signed a purchase order for 14 A321neo aircraft following an earlier agreement announced at the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show for 36 A320neo Family aircraft plus 14 options. With this latest confirmation from ALC, the lessor’s cumulative orders for the A320neo Family have reached 50, of which up to 34 will be A321neo models. ALC will announce engine selections at a later date.
“The A350 XWB Family is becoming the industry benchmark for efficiency in the long haul segment, and the A320neo Family is ideal for airlines operating short to medium haul missions. These aircraft will help airlines grow their businesses while simultaneously reducing their operating costs and emissions,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Air Lease Corporation’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “ALC offers its customers the most modern, efficient aircraft on the market, and both the A350 XWB and the NEO fit right in that category.”
“ALC’s continued confidence in Airbus products and especially our fuel efficient A350 XWB and A320neo Families is a great indicator of the long-term success of these aircraft,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “When you offer products which cut fuel consumption by a double digit number, and combine that with low maintenance costs and the latest in cabin innovations, it’s a pretty compelling proposal whether you are in the low cost, full service or charter segment.”
The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) is an all-new mid-size long range product line comprising three versions and seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. The new family will bring a step change in efficiency compared with existing aircraft in this size category, using 25 per cent less fuel and providing an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions. Scheduled for entry-into-service in 2014, with ALC’s newest order included, the A350 XWB has already won 617 firm orders from 35 customers worldwide.
The A320neo will enter into service in late 2015, followed by the A321neo in 2016. The A320neo Family incorporates latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings which is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tons of CO2 per aircraft per year.
With more than 9,000 aircraft ordered and over 5,400 aircraft delivered to over 380 customers and operators worldwide, the A320 Family is the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft family.
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GE Capital Aviation Services Delivers New ATR 72-600 Aircraft to Maldives’ FlyMe
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 1, 2013 – GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, announced delivery of a new ATR 72-600 aircraft leased to FlyMe, the Maldives carrier operated by Villa Air.
The aircraft comes from GECAS’ existing order book with ATR.
FlyMe currently operates two 50-passenger ATRs on routes within the Maldives.
The aircraft comes from GECAS’ existing order book with ATR.
FlyMe currently operates two 50-passenger ATRs on routes within the Maldives.
The AN−148 feels itself confident in operation
The AN−148 was delivered to a new operator. The AN−148EA VIP version had been passed to a Special flight squad of the executive office of President of Russian Federation.
This aircraft became the fifteenth airliner of the AN−148 family, which had entered the air routes. Fourteen of such airplanes have already been working in four airlines of Russia and Ukraine. They have mastered about 70 domestic routes of those countries. The AN−148−s carry out the international flights as well. Geography of their flights includes about 40 countries of the world. Month flying time of several AN−148s exceeded 400 hours, average for the fleet reached 320 hours per airplane. More than 1.5 mln persons became passengers of the AN−148.
The AN−148−100E with flight range extended to 4400 km have proved themselves well on routes of Angara airline. Three such airplanes of this Irkutsk airline have been performing regular flights since the 20th of December 2012. The first flight of the AN−148−100E was performed on route of Irkutsk−Novosibirsk – Mirny – Novosibirsk − Irkutsk. After that, the AN−148−100Es of this operator performed more than 70 flights. Airline informs that average duration of a flight is 2 hours. Thus, one aircraft flew already about 30 hours. In the nearest time, according to the winter schedule, it is planned to operate the AN−148−100Es on routes of Novosibirsk−Blagoveshchensk, Novosibirsk−Mirny, Irkutsk−Novosibirsk, Irkutsk−Yakutsk. When summer schedule starts, geography of flights of the AN−148−100E will be expanded significantly, says press−service of the airlines.
“The AN−148−100E means new possibilities of development of our region. This aircraft will be able to work from all our airports, land on unpaved and snowy runways”, − noted S.V.Yeroshenko, the governor of Irkutsk district.
Rossiya airline is still the biggest operator of the AN−148. It has six such airplanes. Two AN−148s perform flights in Polyot airline, three ones – in UIA (Ukraine).
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Malaysia Airlines All Set to Join oneworld
Malaysia Airlines has started the final countdown towards joining theoneworld® global airline alliance on Friday, 1 February.
Final preparations are being put to a massive communications programme to highlight the development, which is a key element of the Malaysian national flag carrier’s turnaround strategy and comes as it marks 40 years of delivering its unique Malaysian Hospitality to its guests since it first took to the skies as Malaysia Airlines.
The airline will be staging two days of celebrations to mark its addition to the world’s premier airline alliance.
Senior executives from the existing partners of the award-winning global alliance will be flying into Kuala Lumpur to welcome Malaysia Airlines as the newest member of their airline family.
On Friday, 1 February, its first day as part of the alliance, representatives from all oneworld member airlines will join Malaysia Airlines’ Group CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya and his top team at KL International Airport to welcome passengers on the airline’s first departures offering oneworld services and benefits.
Becoming part of oneworld represents the latest key step by the Malaysian flag carrier and multi award winner in its repositioning programme. It will fly alongside some of the biggest and best known brands in the world airline industry – airberlin, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Qantas, Royal Jordanian and Russia’s S7 Airlines.
In the 15 years since global airline alliances first emerged, oneworld and the other two have grown to such an extent that their member airlines now account for some two-thirds of total global airline capacity.
Malaysia Airlines’ addition to oneworld will expand the alliance’s global coverage to more than 840 destinations in 155 countries, served by some 9,000 departures a day operated by a combined fleet of some 2,500 aircraft, carrying nearly 340 million passengers a year, with annual revenues of US$ 110 billion.
Group CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said: “oneworld enables its member airlines to deliver more services and benefits to their customers – particularly frequent flyers – than any airline can on its own. For Malaysia Airlines, joining the alliance will strengthen its competitiveness, enabling it to offer customers an unrivalled alliance global network served by the highest quality partners from each of the world’s key regions.”
When it becomes part of oneworld, Malaysia Airlines’ Enrich frequent flyer members will have their privileges extended to whenever they fly with any oneworld member airline worldwide – including the ability to earn and redeem Enrich reward points throughout the alliance’s global network.
Enrich Platinum and Gold members will be able to use the 550 airport lounges worldwide offered by oneworld member airlines whenever they fly with any of the alliance’s carriers.
Malaysia Airlines
Second SSJ100 Arrived to Yakutia Airlines
On January 31, 2013 Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) delivered its second Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft to the Russian air carrier Yakutia.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100, with a manufacture serial number 95020, arrived to its base airport in Yakutsk in the North-East of Russia from Ulianovsk where the Act of Delivery & Acceptance with SCAC had been signed earlier.
According to the contract, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company delivered to Yakutia Airlines two aircraft in a 93 seats each two-class configuration: 8 seats – business-class, 85 seats – economy class.
Yakutia Airlines is planning to operate both SSJ100 aircraft on the routes from Yakutsk to Khabarovsk, Novosibirsk, Kharbin (China) in autumn and winter period. The airline will extend the SSJ100 route network by adding Russian destinations Yakutsk-Novosibirsk-Nerungri, Khabarovsk–Magadan, Khabarovsk–Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky for spring-summer period, as well as flights of international charter program from the Russian Far East.
The first SSJ100 was delivered to Yakutia late December 2012 and entered into service in January this year. The first commercial flight by Yakutia SSJ100 had been operated from Yakutsk to Khabarovsk.
Upon completion of the relevant documentation the second SSJ100 will be put into service.
Yakutia Airlines has become the second Russian operator of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft and the first in the Far East of Russia.
“Yakutia” is a leading airline in the market of air transportation in Yakutia (Russia) and demonstrates a steady growth of its key performance indicators. In 2011 the airline carried more than 1 million passengers. The geography of flights includes destinations inside the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia and international flights as well. In the Far East Federal District of Russia “Yakutia” operates flights to 8 from 9 existing sub-federal units allowing passengers to enjoy direct flights inside the region.
The SSJ100 is a 100 seat regional jet designed, developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica Company. On May 19th 2008 SSJ100 successfully accomplished its first flight. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 cruises at a Maximum Operating Speed of Mach 0.81 and 40,000 feet. It takes off from a 1,731 meters runway in the basic range and 2,052 meters in the long range. The operating range for the basic version is 3,048 km and 4,578 km for the long range version.
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company. The Company’s shareholders are the Sukhoi Holding owing 75% – 1 share and the Italian Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica Company, holding 25% + 1 share since April 7, 2009. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft was founded in 2000 to develop new regional aircraft projects. SCAC is in charge of the aircraft production. The company is also responsible for SSJ100 sales in Russia, the CIS, China, India, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Moscow, SCAC has several production branches seated in Russian cities of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Novosibirsk and Voronezh. Sukhoi Superjet 100 is the Company’s major project.
Air KBZ introduces first ATR-72-600 into its fleet
The first ATR 72-600 aircraft was handed over yesterday to Myanmar’s domestic carrier Air KBZ. The Danish finance and leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is providing financing for the transaction.
The official ceremony which took place at the ATR Delivery Center in Toulouse, France, was attended by senior management from Air KBZ, NAC, and ATR.
NAC has also entered into an agreement with Air KBZ for a second ATR 72-600 aircraft to be delivered in June this year. Air KBZ already operates four ATR 72-500s in Myanmar. Air KBZ is keen to further develop its regional network, adding new routes and frequencies to its domestic and regional markets. This fleet expansion will offer the greatest benefits to airline’s economic performance in the long run due to the fuel-efficient performance and superior comfort standards of the ATR 72-600 aircraft.
These new generation ATRs feature a high comfort layout seating 68 passengers. The spacious and ergonomically designed Armonia cabin offers its passengers new light and slim seats with improved life space, LED mood lighting and wider overhead bins.
“We are pleased to welcome the new ATR 72-600 to our already existing young fleet in line with our continued mission to develop and provide superior air transport services that will exceed customer expectations. The ATR -600 series aircraft’s superior operating economics and low fuel consumption, advanced engineering design, low emissions levels and excellent passenger comfort ideally meet our requirement for 70-seat aircraft. The acquisition of these 2 new aircraft via Nordic Aviation Capital is integral to our network expansion from our regional hubs,” added Air KBZ Deputy Managing Director, Mr Khin Maung Myint.
Mats Ericson, NAC Head of Sales for Asia, said “We are delighted to open a new market in Myanmar and to be part of the growth of Air KBZ’s regional network. Myanmar is new emerging market which is quickly becoming an important business center in the South East Asian region and we believe Air KBZ is perfectly placed there. The level of cooperation we have achieved with the airline has been excellent from the outset and we look forward to doing more business together in the future. We are proud to add the Air KBZ name to our long list of satisfied customers.”
“ATR is pleased to celebrate this important moment with Air KBZ and happy to keep on contributing to the growth of this prestigious Asian carrier”, commented ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, Filippo Bagnato. “The new ATR -600s have become very popular in Asia. We expect that the many advantages of these aircraft, especially the low operating costs and excellent performance, will contribute to further expand regional air traffic in Myanmar, a country that is poised for considerable growth and where ATR is already recognized as the preferred regional transport aircraft.”
“Also, we are extremely proud to benefit from the recognition of such a reputed lessor as NAC and we aim to continue increasing this co-operation.” This proves the excellent potential for the ATR -600s – not only here in Asia where there is strong growth, but also with airlines around the world.
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Yakutia Airlines First to Operate Bombardier Q400 Aircraft in Russia
· Will fly three Q400 aircraft in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
Bombardier Aerospace today welcomed Yakutia Airlines to the growing family of Bombardier Q400 aircraft operators. Yakutia Airlines, a domestic passenger carrier based in the northeast region of Russia, will fly three Q400 aircraft, with the first one having arrived this week at Yakutsk Airport.
Yakutia Airline’s new status as a Q400 aircraft operator follows the type approval that was awarded in June 2012 by the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) - commonly known by its Russian acronym, MAK. The Q400 aircraft is the largest Western-built turboprop aircraft to be awarded type approval for operation in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
"This marks a wonderful achievement and milestone for the Q400 aircraft program. We’re proud to welcome yet another new operator to the family - Yakutia Airlines as the first Russian-based operator,” said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The Q400 aircraft is tailor-made for Yakutia Airline’s diverse route network that provides regional airline service to one of the largest territories in the world,” said Mr. Arcamone.
“The powerful, yet fuel-efficient Q400 turboprop was selected for Yakutia’s operations because of its high speed, which will allow us to cover long sectors; its ability to operate on unpaved runways; and importantly − its capability in the difficult conditions that northeast Russia presents, including high winds and extreme cold in the winter,” noted Ivan Prostit, General Director of Yakutia Airlines. “We expect that the combination of passenger comfort and low operating cost offered by the Q400 aircraft will allow us to optimise our regional operations.”
Powered by two new-generation, 5,071-shaft horsepower (shp) PW150A engines, and capable of flying at a speed of up to 360 knots (667 km/h), the Q400 aircraft can quickly climb to turbulence-free altitudes, and can also provide fast access to the remote airports of the Siberian region of the Russian Federation.
Bombardier has booked firm orders for 463 Q400 and Q400 NextGen turboprops, and delivered aircraft are in service with more than 40 operators in over 30 countries, on five continents. These aircraft have transported more than 243 million passengers and have logged more than
3.8 million flight hours and over 4.1million take-offs and landings.
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