El premio a la mejor tesis doctoral ha sido para Luis Távara. La distinción a la mejor tesis de fin de máster ha sido para la realizada por Israel García. Ambos trabajos estudian la aparición de grietas en materiales compuestos y su posterior propagación. Por último, en la categoría de mejor proyecto de fin de carrera han sido galardonados un trabajo que también analiza cuestiones relacionadas con materiales compuestos y otro sobre la integración y control de quadrotores en vehículos no tripulados (UAVs), firmados por Carlos Arellano y Diego Hinojosa, respectivamente.
Esta segunda edición de los galardones académicos convocados por la Cátedra EADS de Estudios Aeronáuticos de Sevilla ha contado con una dotación de 7.500 euros, de los que 3.000 corresponden a la mejor tesis doctoral. La mejor tesis fin de máster, así como los mejores proyectos de fin de carrera han recibido cada uno una dotación de 1.500 euros.
Los premios han sido entregados por el director del complejo industrial San Pablo de Airbus Military y miembro de la Comisión de la Cátedra EADS, Jesús Espinosa, y la responsable de EADS para las relaciones con la Universidad de Sevilla, Beatriz García.
Jesús Espinosa ha declarado tras la entrega de estas distinciones: “La excelencia es a un tiempo el fin que perseguimos en Airbus Military y lo que la Cátedra EADS ha reconocido en las tesis y proyectos premiados. Estamos comprometidos con la investigación, el desarrollo y la innovación, que comienzan en la formación. Con estas distinciones, Airbus Military quiere animar a todos los alumnos de las distintas ingenierías a tener en la excelencia un objetivo fundamental de sus carreras profesionales”.
La ceremonia de entrega de estas distinciones ha tenido lugar en la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de la Universidad de Sevilla.
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jueves, 7 de julio de 2011
Airbus Military tanker for RAF performs first contacts with Tornado
An Airbus Military A330 MRTT Future Strategic Transport Aircraft (FSTA) for the UK´s Royal Air Force has successfully completed its first contacts with a Tornado fighter.
The two aircraft performed a series of dry contacts, by day and night, in late June / early July during a programme to formally qualify the Tornado to refuel from the FSTA in operational service. Wet contacts, in which fuel is actually passed from the tanker to the receiver, will commence shortly.
During sorties conducted from RAF Boscombe Down with the support of Qinetiq, the Tornado executed contacts with the A330 MRTT´s underwing hose-and-drogue pods at altitudes between 10,000ft and 30,000ft and speeds of 250-325kt
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The two aircraft performed a series of dry contacts, by day and night, in late June / early July during a programme to formally qualify the Tornado to refuel from the FSTA in operational service. Wet contacts, in which fuel is actually passed from the tanker to the receiver, will commence shortly.
During sorties conducted from RAF Boscombe Down with the support of Qinetiq, the Tornado executed contacts with the A330 MRTT´s underwing hose-and-drogue pods at altitudes between 10,000ft and 30,000ft and speeds of 250-325kt
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domingo, 3 de julio de 2011
Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia Renew Teaming Framework Agreement to extend its partnership in Indonesia
Witnessed by French Prime Minister François Fillon in Jakarta, Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (also known as Indonesian Aerospace) signed today a new teaming framework agreement, to continue the successful partnership which consists of industrial co-operation as well as marketing of Eurocopter products to Indonesian governmental entities.
The first teaming framework agreement was signed between Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) back in 2006. The renewal of the partnership will see a continuation of the joint effort for a further five years, as representatives from both organizations put pen to paper in a signing ceremony today in Jakarta, in the presence of French Prime Minister, François Fillon, who was on an official visit in Indonesia.
Signing for PTDI is its President Director, Budi Santoso. Henri Stell, Eurocopter Deputy Vice President Sales and Customer Relations (Asia Pacific), was present to sign on behalf of Dominique Maudet, Eurocopter Executive Vice-President Global Business & Services. The partnership between Eurocopter and PTDI began some 35 years ago – when Eurocopter was then known as Aérospatiale and MBB; and PTDI known as Nurtanio – with the licensed production of 123 BO105, 11 Puma SA330 and 19 Super Puma AS332 helicopters. The partnership was further strengthened in 2008 when the two companies set up an assembly line for the Super Puma MK helicopter airframes in Bandung, Indonesia, thereby successfully integrating PTDI into Eurocopter's global supply chain.
The agreement renewal signalled bigger things to come for both parties. Henri Stell pointed out that "both Eurocopter and PTDI can capitalize on each other's strengths – PTDI's strong local insights, network and solid infrastructure; and Eurocopter's global strategy and network coupled with having the world's widest helicopter product range – to secure upcoming local procurement programmes and grow the business together."
Agreeing with Henri Stell, PTDI President Director Budi Santoso noted that "Indonesia has been viewed as one of the most dynamic helicopter markets in Southeast Asia not only due to its vast land area and island archipelago, but also to the fact that there are many ageing helicopter fleets that would need replacement in the coming years." He added, "Together with Eurocopter, our synergy will ensure that we are in a good position to bid for these contracts when the opportunities arise.
About PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) or PT DI
PT DI is an Indonesian state owned enterprise that was established in 1976. The plant sites are
located in Bandung, Tasikmalaya and Batu Poron. The core businesses include:
• Aircraft design and production. PTDI produces CN-235, C212-400, C212 – 200, Super Puma
NAS-332, BELL 412 EP (Customizing). PTDI has delivered more than 350 aircrafts and
helicopters to various customers.
• Aircraft parts, components, tools and fixture manufacturing (example: A320, A330, A340,
A350, and A380 aircrafts wing components , French Eurocopter 's EC 725/225 fuselage and
tail boom, single supplier for the inboard outboard fixed leading edge of A380 and C212-400.)
• Aircraft and aircraft component maintenance, overhaul , repair and alteration
• Engineering services i.e. simulations design and production, aircraft system integration,
information technology
• Defense products manufacturing, and integration maintenance and calibration mainly for
Indonesian Ministry of Defense
Now with 4300 employees, PT DI is focusing their business on specific market segments with
high growth potential in commercial and military products and services.
The company develops and adapts successful aircraft platform and introduces new technology
whenever it creates value by lowering price, reducing direct operating cost or by delivering higher
reliability, comport and safety products and services.
The subsidiaries are:
• PT Nusantara Turbine Propulsion, its core businesses are engine & industrial turbine
maintenance & overhaul, trading part and components
• IPTN North America, Inc., its core businesses are trading a/c spare part , engineering service
business, supporting business activities of PTDI
• PT GE Nusantara Turbin Servuces with the core businesses in maintenance & repair
services turbine & component ge, engineering consultant service, import and trading
PT. GE Technology Indonesia, who deals in medical equip industry, provides management
consultancy service in the field of medical equip engineering and machinery
The first teaming framework agreement was signed between Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) back in 2006. The renewal of the partnership will see a continuation of the joint effort for a further five years, as representatives from both organizations put pen to paper in a signing ceremony today in Jakarta, in the presence of French Prime Minister, François Fillon, who was on an official visit in Indonesia.
Signing for PTDI is its President Director, Budi Santoso. Henri Stell, Eurocopter Deputy Vice President Sales and Customer Relations (Asia Pacific), was present to sign on behalf of Dominique Maudet, Eurocopter Executive Vice-President Global Business & Services. The partnership between Eurocopter and PTDI began some 35 years ago – when Eurocopter was then known as Aérospatiale and MBB; and PTDI known as Nurtanio – with the licensed production of 123 BO105, 11 Puma SA330 and 19 Super Puma AS332 helicopters. The partnership was further strengthened in 2008 when the two companies set up an assembly line for the Super Puma MK helicopter airframes in Bandung, Indonesia, thereby successfully integrating PTDI into Eurocopter's global supply chain.
The agreement renewal signalled bigger things to come for both parties. Henri Stell pointed out that "both Eurocopter and PTDI can capitalize on each other's strengths – PTDI's strong local insights, network and solid infrastructure; and Eurocopter's global strategy and network coupled with having the world's widest helicopter product range – to secure upcoming local procurement programmes and grow the business together."
Agreeing with Henri Stell, PTDI President Director Budi Santoso noted that "Indonesia has been viewed as one of the most dynamic helicopter markets in Southeast Asia not only due to its vast land area and island archipelago, but also to the fact that there are many ageing helicopter fleets that would need replacement in the coming years." He added, "Together with Eurocopter, our synergy will ensure that we are in a good position to bid for these contracts when the opportunities arise.
About PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) or PT DI
PT DI is an Indonesian state owned enterprise that was established in 1976. The plant sites are
located in Bandung, Tasikmalaya and Batu Poron. The core businesses include:
• Aircraft design and production. PTDI produces CN-235, C212-400, C212 – 200, Super Puma
NAS-332, BELL 412 EP (Customizing). PTDI has delivered more than 350 aircrafts and
helicopters to various customers.
• Aircraft parts, components, tools and fixture manufacturing (example: A320, A330, A340,
A350, and A380 aircrafts wing components , French Eurocopter 's EC 725/225 fuselage and
tail boom, single supplier for the inboard outboard fixed leading edge of A380 and C212-400.)
• Aircraft and aircraft component maintenance, overhaul , repair and alteration
• Engineering services i.e. simulations design and production, aircraft system integration,
information technology
• Defense products manufacturing, and integration maintenance and calibration mainly for
Indonesian Ministry of Defense
Now with 4300 employees, PT DI is focusing their business on specific market segments with
high growth potential in commercial and military products and services.
The company develops and adapts successful aircraft platform and introduces new technology
whenever it creates value by lowering price, reducing direct operating cost or by delivering higher
reliability, comport and safety products and services.
The subsidiaries are:
• PT Nusantara Turbine Propulsion, its core businesses are engine & industrial turbine
maintenance & overhaul, trading part and components
• IPTN North America, Inc., its core businesses are trading a/c spare part , engineering service
business, supporting business activities of PTDI
• PT GE Nusantara Turbin Servuces with the core businesses in maintenance & repair
services turbine & component ge, engineering consultant service, import and trading
PT. GE Technology Indonesia, who deals in medical equip industry, provides management
consultancy service in the field of medical equip engineering and machinery
Eurocopter Holding adquiere el 98,32% de las acciones de Vector Aerospace Corporation tras una oferta en efectivo de 13 dólares canadienses por acción
La adquisición impulsa las actividades de Soporte y Servicios de
Eurocopter
La Venta Obligatoria hace prever que se obtenga el 100%
Leiden (Países Bajos) y Toronto (Canadá), 30 de junio de 2011
Eurocopter Holding, una filial de EADS (código EUR:EAD), y Vector Aerospace Corporation (TSX: RNO), una corporación canadiense que cotiza en la Bolsa de Toronto, anunciaron hoy que todos los términos y condiciones de la oferta por parte de 7762798 Canada Inc. (el "Oferente") de adquirir, a un precio de 13,00 dólares canadienses por acción, todas las acciones en circulación de Vector Aerospace, inclusive todas aquellas que puedan ser emitidas en la ejecución de opciones concedidas según el plan de opciones sobre acciones de Vector Aerospace (la Oferta), han sido satisfechos antes de que expirara la oferta a las 02.00 pm (hora de Toronto) del 30 de junio de 2011.
La adquisición de Vector Aerospace ayudará a acelerar el crecimiento de las actividades de Soporte y Servicios de Eurocopter y EADS en los mercados tanto civil como gubernamental. Vector Aerospace reforzará asimismo la presencia de EADS en América del Norte y Reino Unido, de acuerdo con los objetivos estratégicos de la compañía esbozados en el plan Vision 2020 de EADS.
Marwan Lahoud, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer de EADS, declaró: "Nos complace que Vector Aerospace vaya ahora a formar parte del grupo EADS tras
haber recibido todos los vistos buenos normativos y alcanzado el nivel exigido de aceptación por parte de los accionistas. La inclusión de Vector ayudará a EADS a lograr sus objetivos estratégicos a largo plazo de aumentar sus actividades de servicios y su presencia en el muy importante mercado aeroespacial de América del Norte".
Por su parte, Lutz Bertling, CEO de Eurocopter, comentó que "la adquisición de Vector supone un importante paso para situar a Eurocopter como una empresa de ámbito internacional de mayor calado en el sector de soporte y servicio a la aviación. Si bien Vector seguirá operando como una compañía autónoma y mantendrá su presente marca de gran éxito, la naturaleza complementaria de nuestras respectivas redes por todo el mundo harán posible que desarrollemos nuestras actividades no sólo con mayor rapidez, sino también de forma más eficiente, en beneficio de nuestros clientes".
Declan O'Shea, CEO de Vector Aerospace, añadió: "Pasar a formar parte de Eurocopter y del Grupo EADS es quizá el acontecimiento más importante de la historia de nuestra compañía, dado que nos eleva a un distinto nivel entre los proveedores de mantenimiento, reparación y revisión (MRO) de aeronaves. A través de nuestra relación con EADS y Eurocopter tendremos acceso a otros mercados para nuestros servicios MRO, todo ello gracias a estar integrados en una de las compañías aeroespaciales de más éxito del mundo".
Unas 48,053,880 Acciones Ordinarias de Vector Aerospace se han depositado de forma válida en la oferta, y el Oferente ha asumido y aceptado como pago todas estas Acciones Ordinarias, que representan aproximadamente el 98,32% de las Acciones Ordinarias de Vector Aerospace después de la disolución total.
Al pago de las Acciones Ordinarias de Vector Aerospace depositadas en la Oferta, los señores Donald K. Jackson, F. Robert Hewett, Stephen K. Plummer, Kenneth C. Rowe y Colin D. Watson han dimitido de sus cargos como consejeros de Vector Aerospace y les han sucedido los señores Lutz Bertling, Dieter John, Derek Sharples y Olivier Lambert como representantes del Oferente. Los señores Gordon E. Cummings, Robert J. Deluce, Barry Eccleston y Declan O'Shea continuarán como consejeros de Vector Aerospace.
El Oferente tiene la intención de adquirir todas las restantes Acciones Ordinarias de Vector Aerospace mediante una adquisición obligatoria según los términos aplicables del derecho de sociedades, y Vector Aerospace tiene la intención de solicitar una exención de las obligaciones aplicables de las leyes de valores de presentar y entregar ciertos datos de comunicación constante (inclusive sus balances financieros provisionales y datos relacionados relativos al período que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2011), retirar de cotización sus Acciones Ordinarias de la Bolsa de Toronto, y dejar de ser un emisor de notificación en las jurisdicciones aplicables en Canadá en el momento oportuno.
Canaccord Genuity y Galileo Finance han sido los asesores financieros de Eurocopter Holding y EADS, mientras que Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP han actuado como asesores jurídicos. Los asesores financieros y jurídicos de Vector Aerospace han sido Scotia Capital y Stikeman Elliott LLP, respectivamente.
Acerca de Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace es un proveedor independiente de servicios aeronáuticos de reparación y mantenimiento. Por medio de sus instalaciones en Canadá, Estados Unidos, Reino Unido y África, Vector Aerospace presta servicios a clientes comerciales y militares para varios tipos de motores a turbina de gas, componentes y aeroestructuras de helicópteros. Entre sus actividades más importantes se encuentran Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Inc.–North America, Vector Aerospace International Limited–UK, Vector Aerospace Engine Services–Atlantic Inc.– North America y Vector Aerospace Engine Services UK Limited–UK. En 2010, Vector Aerospace obtuvo unos ingresos de 545 millones de dólares canadienses y su plantilla era de aproximadamente 2.500 personas.
Acerca de EADS
EADS es líder mundial en aeronáutica, defensa y servicios relacionados. En 2010, el Grupo – compuesto por Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian y Eurocopter – generó unos ingresos de 45.800 millones de euros con una plantilla de casi 122.000 empleados.
Acerca de Eurocopter Holding y Eurocopter
Eurocopter Holding es la sociedad matriz de Eurocopter. Creado en 1992, el grupo franco- germano-español Eurocopter es una división de EADS. El grupo emplea a aproximadamente 17.500 personas. En 2010, Eurocopter fue líder mundial en la fabricación y venta de helicópteros con un volumen de ventas de 4.800 millones de euros. Actualmente hay en funcionamiento 11.200 helicópteros de Eurocopter en 147 países, por cuenta de unos 2.900 clientes.
Nota específica acerca de las afirmaciones de índole prospectiva por parte de EADS N.V.
Es posible que este comunicado de prensa contenga cierta información que consista en información prospectiva en el marco de las leyes que rigen el mercado de valores en estos casos. Tales afirmaciones se basan en las presentes expectativas, estimaciones, pronósticos y proyecciones de EADS y Eurocopter Holding con respecto al entorno operativo, economías y mercados en los que desempeñan su actividad EADS y Eurocopter; así como su situación financiera y su negocio en general. Por su propia naturaleza, las afirmaciones de carácter prospectivo se basan en ciertos factores y suposiciones y están sometidas a considerables riesgos e incertidumbres. Puede que las afirmaciones prospectivas aquí contenidas sean muy distintas de los resultados o hechos reales. Si bien EADS y Eurocopter Holding consideran razonables las suposiciones en las que se fundamentan estas afirmaciones, basadas en la información disponible en este momento al respecto, puede que sean incorrectas y se avisa a los que lean este escrito que no atribuyan una fiabilidad fuera de lugar a tales afirmaciones dado que varios factores de importancia puede que causen que los resultados de hecho difieran sensiblemente de los expresados en tales afirmaciones prospectivas.
Cualesquiera afirmaciones prospectivas contenidas en esta nota de prensa se hacen en la fecha de su publicación y como tal están sujetas a cambios tras tal fecha. A menos que así esté estipulado por las leyes aplicables a tal caso, declinamos toda intención u obligación de actualizar o revisar cualesquiera afirmaciones de índole prospectiva, ya sea como resultado de nuevas informaciones, acontecimientos futuros u otras causas.
Nota específica acerca de las afirmaciones de índole prospectiva por parte de Vector Aerospace Corporation
Es posible que este comunicado de prensa contenga cierta información que consista en información prospectiva en el marco de las leyes que rigen el mercado de valores en estos casos. Las afirmaciones prospectivas son afirmaciones que no son hechos históricos y generalmente, pero no siempre, se identifican por palabras como las que siguen: espera, planea, anticipa, cree, pretende, estima, proyecta, supone, potencial y otras expresiones similares. Las afirmaciones prospectivas incluyen referencias asimismo a hechos o condiciones que van a ocurrir, ocurrirían, podrían ocurrir o deberían ocurrir. Tales afirmaciones se basan en las presentes expectativas, estimaciones, pronósticos y proyecciones de Vector Aerospace con respecto al entorno operativo, economías y mercados en los que desempeña su actividad Vector Aerospace; su situación financiera y su negocio en general. Por su propia naturaleza, las afirmaciones de carácter prospectivo se basan en ciertos factores y suposiciones y están sometidas a considerables riesgos e incertidumbres. Puede que las afirmaciones prospectivas aquí contenidas sean muy distintas de los resultados o hechos reales. Si bien Vector Aerospace considera razonables las suposiciones en las que se fundamentan estas afirmaciones, basadas en la información disponible en este momento al respecto, puede que sean incorrectas y se avisa a los que lean este escrito que no atribuyan una fiabilidad fuera de lugar a tales afirmaciones dado que varios factores de importancia puede que causen que los resultados de hecho difieran sensiblemente de los expresados en tales afirmaciones prospectivas.
Cualesquiera afirmaciones prospectivas contenidas en esta nota de prensa se hacen en la fecha de su publicación y como tal están sujetas a cambios tras tal fecha. A menos que así esté estipulado por las leyes aplicables a tal caso, declinamos toda intención u obligación de actualizar o revisar cualesquiera afirmaciones de índole prospectiva, ya sea como resultado de nuevas informaciones, acontecimientos futuros u otras causas.
Eurocopter
La Venta Obligatoria hace prever que se obtenga el 100%
Leiden (Países Bajos) y Toronto (Canadá), 30 de junio de 2011
Eurocopter Holding, una filial de EADS (código EUR:EAD), y Vector Aerospace Corporation (TSX: RNO), una corporación canadiense que cotiza en la Bolsa de Toronto, anunciaron hoy que todos los términos y condiciones de la oferta por parte de 7762798 Canada Inc. (el "Oferente") de adquirir, a un precio de 13,00 dólares canadienses por acción, todas las acciones en circulación de Vector Aerospace, inclusive todas aquellas que puedan ser emitidas en la ejecución de opciones concedidas según el plan de opciones sobre acciones de Vector Aerospace (la Oferta), han sido satisfechos antes de que expirara la oferta a las 02.00 pm (hora de Toronto) del 30 de junio de 2011.
La adquisición de Vector Aerospace ayudará a acelerar el crecimiento de las actividades de Soporte y Servicios de Eurocopter y EADS en los mercados tanto civil como gubernamental. Vector Aerospace reforzará asimismo la presencia de EADS en América del Norte y Reino Unido, de acuerdo con los objetivos estratégicos de la compañía esbozados en el plan Vision 2020 de EADS.
Marwan Lahoud, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer de EADS, declaró: "Nos complace que Vector Aerospace vaya ahora a formar parte del grupo EADS tras
haber recibido todos los vistos buenos normativos y alcanzado el nivel exigido de aceptación por parte de los accionistas. La inclusión de Vector ayudará a EADS a lograr sus objetivos estratégicos a largo plazo de aumentar sus actividades de servicios y su presencia en el muy importante mercado aeroespacial de América del Norte".
Por su parte, Lutz Bertling, CEO de Eurocopter, comentó que "la adquisición de Vector supone un importante paso para situar a Eurocopter como una empresa de ámbito internacional de mayor calado en el sector de soporte y servicio a la aviación. Si bien Vector seguirá operando como una compañía autónoma y mantendrá su presente marca de gran éxito, la naturaleza complementaria de nuestras respectivas redes por todo el mundo harán posible que desarrollemos nuestras actividades no sólo con mayor rapidez, sino también de forma más eficiente, en beneficio de nuestros clientes".
Declan O'Shea, CEO de Vector Aerospace, añadió: "Pasar a formar parte de Eurocopter y del Grupo EADS es quizá el acontecimiento más importante de la historia de nuestra compañía, dado que nos eleva a un distinto nivel entre los proveedores de mantenimiento, reparación y revisión (MRO) de aeronaves. A través de nuestra relación con EADS y Eurocopter tendremos acceso a otros mercados para nuestros servicios MRO, todo ello gracias a estar integrados en una de las compañías aeroespaciales de más éxito del mundo".
Unas 48,053,880 Acciones Ordinarias de Vector Aerospace se han depositado de forma válida en la oferta, y el Oferente ha asumido y aceptado como pago todas estas Acciones Ordinarias, que representan aproximadamente el 98,32% de las Acciones Ordinarias de Vector Aerospace después de la disolución total.
Al pago de las Acciones Ordinarias de Vector Aerospace depositadas en la Oferta, los señores Donald K. Jackson, F. Robert Hewett, Stephen K. Plummer, Kenneth C. Rowe y Colin D. Watson han dimitido de sus cargos como consejeros de Vector Aerospace y les han sucedido los señores Lutz Bertling, Dieter John, Derek Sharples y Olivier Lambert como representantes del Oferente. Los señores Gordon E. Cummings, Robert J. Deluce, Barry Eccleston y Declan O'Shea continuarán como consejeros de Vector Aerospace.
El Oferente tiene la intención de adquirir todas las restantes Acciones Ordinarias de Vector Aerospace mediante una adquisición obligatoria según los términos aplicables del derecho de sociedades, y Vector Aerospace tiene la intención de solicitar una exención de las obligaciones aplicables de las leyes de valores de presentar y entregar ciertos datos de comunicación constante (inclusive sus balances financieros provisionales y datos relacionados relativos al período que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2011), retirar de cotización sus Acciones Ordinarias de la Bolsa de Toronto, y dejar de ser un emisor de notificación en las jurisdicciones aplicables en Canadá en el momento oportuno.
Canaccord Genuity y Galileo Finance han sido los asesores financieros de Eurocopter Holding y EADS, mientras que Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP han actuado como asesores jurídicos. Los asesores financieros y jurídicos de Vector Aerospace han sido Scotia Capital y Stikeman Elliott LLP, respectivamente.
Acerca de Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace es un proveedor independiente de servicios aeronáuticos de reparación y mantenimiento. Por medio de sus instalaciones en Canadá, Estados Unidos, Reino Unido y África, Vector Aerospace presta servicios a clientes comerciales y militares para varios tipos de motores a turbina de gas, componentes y aeroestructuras de helicópteros. Entre sus actividades más importantes se encuentran Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Inc.–North America, Vector Aerospace International Limited–UK, Vector Aerospace Engine Services–Atlantic Inc.– North America y Vector Aerospace Engine Services UK Limited–UK. En 2010, Vector Aerospace obtuvo unos ingresos de 545 millones de dólares canadienses y su plantilla era de aproximadamente 2.500 personas.
Acerca de EADS
EADS es líder mundial en aeronáutica, defensa y servicios relacionados. En 2010, el Grupo – compuesto por Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian y Eurocopter – generó unos ingresos de 45.800 millones de euros con una plantilla de casi 122.000 empleados.
Acerca de Eurocopter Holding y Eurocopter
Eurocopter Holding es la sociedad matriz de Eurocopter. Creado en 1992, el grupo franco- germano-español Eurocopter es una división de EADS. El grupo emplea a aproximadamente 17.500 personas. En 2010, Eurocopter fue líder mundial en la fabricación y venta de helicópteros con un volumen de ventas de 4.800 millones de euros. Actualmente hay en funcionamiento 11.200 helicópteros de Eurocopter en 147 países, por cuenta de unos 2.900 clientes.
Nota específica acerca de las afirmaciones de índole prospectiva por parte de EADS N.V.
Es posible que este comunicado de prensa contenga cierta información que consista en información prospectiva en el marco de las leyes que rigen el mercado de valores en estos casos. Tales afirmaciones se basan en las presentes expectativas, estimaciones, pronósticos y proyecciones de EADS y Eurocopter Holding con respecto al entorno operativo, economías y mercados en los que desempeñan su actividad EADS y Eurocopter; así como su situación financiera y su negocio en general. Por su propia naturaleza, las afirmaciones de carácter prospectivo se basan en ciertos factores y suposiciones y están sometidas a considerables riesgos e incertidumbres. Puede que las afirmaciones prospectivas aquí contenidas sean muy distintas de los resultados o hechos reales. Si bien EADS y Eurocopter Holding consideran razonables las suposiciones en las que se fundamentan estas afirmaciones, basadas en la información disponible en este momento al respecto, puede que sean incorrectas y se avisa a los que lean este escrito que no atribuyan una fiabilidad fuera de lugar a tales afirmaciones dado que varios factores de importancia puede que causen que los resultados de hecho difieran sensiblemente de los expresados en tales afirmaciones prospectivas.
Cualesquiera afirmaciones prospectivas contenidas en esta nota de prensa se hacen en la fecha de su publicación y como tal están sujetas a cambios tras tal fecha. A menos que así esté estipulado por las leyes aplicables a tal caso, declinamos toda intención u obligación de actualizar o revisar cualesquiera afirmaciones de índole prospectiva, ya sea como resultado de nuevas informaciones, acontecimientos futuros u otras causas.
Nota específica acerca de las afirmaciones de índole prospectiva por parte de Vector Aerospace Corporation
Es posible que este comunicado de prensa contenga cierta información que consista en información prospectiva en el marco de las leyes que rigen el mercado de valores en estos casos. Las afirmaciones prospectivas son afirmaciones que no son hechos históricos y generalmente, pero no siempre, se identifican por palabras como las que siguen: espera, planea, anticipa, cree, pretende, estima, proyecta, supone, potencial y otras expresiones similares. Las afirmaciones prospectivas incluyen referencias asimismo a hechos o condiciones que van a ocurrir, ocurrirían, podrían ocurrir o deberían ocurrir. Tales afirmaciones se basan en las presentes expectativas, estimaciones, pronósticos y proyecciones de Vector Aerospace con respecto al entorno operativo, economías y mercados en los que desempeña su actividad Vector Aerospace; su situación financiera y su negocio en general. Por su propia naturaleza, las afirmaciones de carácter prospectivo se basan en ciertos factores y suposiciones y están sometidas a considerables riesgos e incertidumbres. Puede que las afirmaciones prospectivas aquí contenidas sean muy distintas de los resultados o hechos reales. Si bien Vector Aerospace considera razonables las suposiciones en las que se fundamentan estas afirmaciones, basadas en la información disponible en este momento al respecto, puede que sean incorrectas y se avisa a los que lean este escrito que no atribuyan una fiabilidad fuera de lugar a tales afirmaciones dado que varios factores de importancia puede que causen que los resultados de hecho difieran sensiblemente de los expresados en tales afirmaciones prospectivas.
Cualesquiera afirmaciones prospectivas contenidas en esta nota de prensa se hacen en la fecha de su publicación y como tal están sujetas a cambios tras tal fecha. A menos que así esté estipulado por las leyes aplicables a tal caso, declinamos toda intención u obligación de actualizar o revisar cualesquiera afirmaciones de índole prospectiva, ya sea como resultado de nuevas informaciones, acontecimientos futuros u otras causas.
viernes, 1 de julio de 2011
OVO 04, supera los 300 vuelos de demostración
OVO 04 supera los 300 vuelos de demostración
El pasado mes de junio Virtual Fly expuso su OVO 04, el simulador de vuelo con cabina en movimiento, en el Cannes Air Show y Aero Expo UK, cerrando así su calendario de ferias previas al verano.
En total, durante las 4 ferias a las que ha asistido OVO 04 (Friedrichshafen, Ódena, Cannes y Sywell), se han realizado más de 300 vuelos, recibiendo una valoración media por parte de los usuarios de 8,78 sobre 10.
Gracias a las encuestas realizadas se han podido obtener no sólo las puntuaciones si no también los comentarios necesarios para desarrollar e implementar los retoques finales que hacen del OVO 04 un dispositivo con el equilibrio perfecto entre realismo, prestaciones y precio.
OVO 04 ha conseguido en tan solo unos meses obtener comentarios de instructores, pilotos y empresarios que lo reconocen como un proyecto novedoso, altamente esperado y que satisface los objetivos para los que se ha diseñado: entrenar pilotos, entretener aficionados y facilitar la entrada a la aeronáutica al resto de interesados… todo ello con una rentabilidad / hora imbatible desde el punto de vista operativo.
Además, desde hace una semanas ya es posible visitar el Show Room de Virtual Fly en el que está disponible el OVO 04 mejorado tras su ronda de ferias europeas y en el que está integrado también la Estación de Instrucción.
sábado, 25 de junio de 2011
miércoles, 22 de junio de 2011
Eurocopter firma un acuerdo destinado a equipar los helicópteros militares NH90 TTH alemanes para misiones avanzadas de evacuación sanitaria con cuidados intensivos
Eurocopter y el Ministerio Federal de Defensa alemán han firmado hoy un contrato para
equipar doce helicópteros de transporte táctico NH90 (TTH) para cambio rápido y
cuidados intensivos en operaciones de evacuación aérea avanzada.
El acuerdo, firmado en el Salón Aeronáutico de Paris, cubre la entrega de un equipamiento de evacuación sanitaria avanzada (Forward Air MedEvac Kits, FwdAirMedEvac) que permite la transformación de los helicópteros militares polivalentes NH90 como respuesta de Eurocopter a la iniciativa del Ministerio de Defensa alemán para lograr capacidad de evacuación sanitaria protegida en situaciones de combate.
La configuración FwdAirMedEvac del NH90 capacita a las fuerzas armadas para llevar a cabo misiones de evacuación en helicóptero sobre cualquier terreno, de día o de noche, y bajo cualesquiera condiciones meteorológicas o de vuelo visual, sea cual sea la amenaza existente en el teatro de operaciones. Alemania podrá poner en práctica la nueva capacidad FwdAirMedEvac a partir de julio de 2012.
En la firma del contrato en el salón aeronáutico de París estuvieron presentes Ralf Barnscheidt, vicepresidente de Clientes Gubernamentales de Eurocopter, Klaus Przemeck, vicepresidente del grupo Eurocopter, NAHEMA TTH del programa NH90, y Helmut Richter, de la Oficina Federal de Tecnologías de Defensa y Adquisiciones (BWB, siglas en alemán), en representación del Gobierno alemán.
"Eurocopter ha desarrollado un equipamiento de evacuación aérea sanitaria avanzada a la
medida de las futuras necesidades de las fuerzas armadas alemanas", dijo Barnscheidt.
"Complementa las capacidades polivalentes del NH90 y, en una época de presupuestos
limitados, ofrece una solución económica completa y eficiente para llevar a cabo misiones de evacuación complicadas".
En la configuración FwdAirMedEvac, los helicópteros NH90 pueden estar equipados con dos puestos de cuidades intensivos para el tratamiento de heridos y con asientos para el personal sanitario. El paquete de misión es adecuado para instalarlo en el NH90 TTH en sólo 30 minutos.
El equipamiento médico, tal como un desfibrilador, un ventilador de transporte y un monitor de control, permite el tratamiento de heridos y víctimas traumatizadas a bordo del aparato. El diseño de la zona de trabajo satisface los requisitos del Servicio Médico del Ejército alemán.
En una misión característica de evacuación sanitaria podrían participar dos helicópteros: uno para la evacuación de soldados o de personal civil heridos, el segundo para protección armada de la misión.
Los sistemas elegidos para la configuración aseguran la rápida disponibilidad del helicóptero, ya que son compatibles con el programa actual del NH90. Para abreviar el procedimiento de autorización se ha adelantado una parte del trabajo de desarrollo previsto en un principio para la configuración operacional final (Final Operational Configuration, FOC) del NH90. Algunos de los sistemas ya existentes, como el de contramedidas electrónicas, la pantalla en casco para vuelos nocturnos a baja cota, y las comunicaciones protegidas de voz se adaptarán a los nuevos requisitos de misión.
El NH90 es el mayor programa de helicóptero militar jamás puesto en marcha en Europa. El helicóptero bimotor de peso medio está equipado con la más moderna tecnología y se entrega en dos versiones: como helicóptero de transporte táctico (TTH) y como helicóptero de fragata OTAN (NFH). Las fuerzas armadas alemanas han cursado un pedido total de 122 NH90 en la variante TTH. De ellos, 80 son para las unidades de aviadores del Ejército y 42 para la Fuerza Aérea.
Como la aeronave de ala rotatoria más moderna de su clase, el NH90 ofrece un alto grado de integración en torno a un sistema central de aviónica de doble bus, una cabina de mando completamente digital con pantallas multifuncionales, así como mandos de vuelo eléctricos (flyby-wire), además de un piloto automático de cuatro ejes.
La gestión del programa NH90 está a cargo de NHIndustries, un consorcio integrado por
AgustaWestland (32%), Eurocopter (62,5%) y Fokker Aerostructures (5,5%). El total de pedidos en firme de las versiones del NH90 asciende a 529 unidades, que se destinan a 19 fuerzas armadas de 14 países diferentes: Alemania, Australia, Bélgica, España, Finlandia, Francia, Grecia, Italia, Noruega, Nueva Zelanda, Omán, Países Bajos, Portugal y Suecia.
Finnish NH90 helicopters demonstrate their operational capabilities: More than 150 soldiers are airlifted over a 320 km. distance in five hours
The multi-role NH90 helicopter's ability to support large troop movements over long
distances were demonstrated during the Finnish Defense Forces' main field exercise this
month, in which 157 soldiers were transported 320 kilometers during two operational
rotations.
For this exercise, the Finnish NH90 Utti Jaeger Regiment's Helicopter Battalion was given a mission to relocate 157 conscripts of the Guard Jaeger Regiment from the Helsinki area to Kauhava.
Eight NH90 TTHs (tactical transport helicopters) – along with an additional helicopter in reserve – were assigned to realize this ambitious mission, which was accomplished in five hours during two rotations. The operation involved a total of 40 flight hours with an 80 percent availability, and it by far outperformed the Finnish Defense Forces' expectations. Two hot refueling were conducted during the operation, with four helicopters being refueled at same time during servicing lasting only nine minutes.
"The NH90 TTH is technologically very advanced, very fast and very agile compared to any
tactical transport helicopter in the world," said Lieutenant Colonel Ari Pellinen, Commanding Officer of the Helicopter Battalion. "For the pilot, it is a real pleasure to fly – like a highperformance sports car with 16 seats in the back."
The success of this massive troop airlift exercise demonstrated the competences of the Finnish Defense Forces' pilots, mechanics and technicians with respect to planning, execution and maintenance of the NH90. In addition, it was the result of a strong cooperation between all actors who have contributed to supporting each phase of this military exercise – which was named "Pyörremyrsky" (the Finnish word for "whirlwind") and performed on June 8.
"The support of Eurocopter for this exercise was critically important as increased flow of spare parts, and Patria Helicopters Utti has been of great assistance in reducing the workload of the Battalion's technical personnel," Lt. Col. Pellinen added. "During the exercise, the maintenance actions were carried out by Battalion's own technical personnel. Eurocopter's On-Site-Support (OSS) in Utti has constantly been important in providing complementary instructions and enhancing the communications between Eurocopter and the end user."
To date, the Utti Jaeger Regiment's Helicopter Battalion has received 10 NH90 TTHs out of the 20 ordered by Finland from the NHIndustries consortium. "The achievement of this tremendous troop transportation by the Finnish Defense Forces marks an important milestone in the NH90's successful fielding," stated Wolfgang Schoder, the Executive Vice President for Programs at Eurocopter
The NH90 is a 9-10 metric ton-class helicopter designed to modernize and boost the capability of tactical transport and anti-submarine combat fleets. It is a fly-by-wire, all-composite aircraft with the highest crashworthiness standards. Equipped with a large cabin, a rear ramp, weather radar and forward looking infrared sensor, the NH90 is capable of carrying two pilots, two loadmasters and 18 combat troops over ranges of up to 900 km. at maximum speeds of 300 km./hr.
Firm orders for all NH90 versions have reached 529 aircraft from 14 countries worldwide. The NH90 is the biggest military helicopter program ever launched in Europe, and also is the most complex – with 23 different variants being produced. NH90 production progressing well, with six assembly lines now operational in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland and Australia. To date, 74 NH90s have been delivered to customers. The NH90 program is managed by NHIndustries, a consortium owned by AgustaWestland (32 percent), Eurocopter (62.5 percent), and Fokker Aerostructures (5.5 percent).
Boeing Names KC-46 Tanker Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, June 22, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced the supplier team that will provide key components for the U.S. Air Force's KC-46 Tanker. The Air Force selected Boeing on Feb. 24 to replace 179 Eisenhower-era KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft.
"Delivering 18 combat-ready tankers to the U.S. Air Force in 78 months is our priority as a company, and it will take a talented, committed supplier team to help get that done," said Maureen Dougherty, Boeing KC-46 vice president and program manager. "We're fortunate to have a strong defense industry team of domain experts working side-by-side to provide a new generation of aerial refueling."
The KC-46 Tanker team will include more than 800 suppliers in more than 40 states and support approximately 50,000 total U.S. jobs. Major suppliers include:
Based on the proven Boeing 767-200ER commercial aircraft, the KC-46 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 engines and will be flown by three aircrew members (pilot, co-pilot, boom operator) with additional permanent seating for 12 aircrew.
The KC-46 has a maximum fuel capacity of 212,000 pounds and is equipped with a flush-mounted, air-to-air refueling receptacle that is capable of onloading fuel at 1,200 gallons per minute.
Boom operators will control the refueling systems from the crew compartment via the AROS and a series of cameras mounted on the tanker’s fuselage that provide a 185-degree field of view, as well as a camera on the boom that captures 3-D video. This advanced system allows the boom operator to refuel all fixed-wing receiver aircraft, anytime, on every mission, to include simultaneous multi-point refueling from the wing air refueling pods. The KC-46 refueling systems include a digital fly-by-wire boom capable of offloading 1,200 gallons of fuel per minute, as well as a permanent centerline drogue system and removable wing air refueling pods that can each offload 400 gallons of fuel per minute.
Featuring a maximum takeoff weight of 415,000 pounds, the tanker will carry 18 463L cargo pallets (the same number of pallets as the Air Force’s Boeing C-17 airlifter) and is capable of transporting 58 passengers normally and up to 114 passengers during contingency operations. This multi-mission tanker aircraft also will provide urgent aeromedical evacuation by transporting 58 medical patients (24 litters/34 ambulatory).
Boeing will build the KC-46 Tanker using a low-risk approach to manufacturing by a trained and experienced workforce at existing facilities in Everett, Wash., and Wichita.
"Delivering 18 combat-ready tankers to the U.S. Air Force in 78 months is our priority as a company, and it will take a talented, committed supplier team to help get that done," said Maureen Dougherty, Boeing KC-46 vice president and program manager. "We're fortunate to have a strong defense industry team of domain experts working side-by-side to provide a new generation of aerial refueling."
The KC-46 Tanker team will include more than 800 suppliers in more than 40 states and support approximately 50,000 total U.S. jobs. Major suppliers include:
- Cobham (Davenport, Iowa): Refueling systems, including wing aerial refueling pods and centerline drogue system
- DRS Laurel Technologies Inc. (Johnstown, Pa.): Aerial Refueling Operator Station (AROS)
- Eaton Aerospace: Electromechanical and cargo door actuation systems (Grand Rapids, Mich.); hydraulic and fuel distribution subcomponents (Jackson, Mich.)
- GE Aviation Systems (Grand Rapids, Mich.; Clearwater, Fla.): Mission control system
- Goodrich: Interiors (Colorado); landing gear (Ontario, Canada)
- Honeywell: Auxiliary power unit (Phoenix); cabin pressure control system (Tucson, Ariz.), air data inertial navigation (Coon Rapids, Minn.); lighting (Urbana, Ohio)
- Moog Inc.: Electro-hydraulic servo valves, actuators, stabilize trim controls, leading edge slat actuator, inboard/outboard leading edge rotary actuators, autopilot actuators, elevator feel system (East Aurora, N.Y.; Wolverhampton, UK); refueling boom actuators (Torrance, Calif.)
- Northrop Grumman (Rolling Meadows, Ill.): Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM)
- Parker Aerospace (Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas and Utah): Refueling components including the receptacle door actuator, aerial refueling interface control system, and wing refueling pod hydraulic power packs; primary flight controls and fuel equipment; pneumatic, fluid conveyance, and hydraulic equipment
- Pratt & Whitney (Middletown, Conn.): Engines
- Raytheon Company (El Segundo, Calif.): Digital radar warning receiver and digital anti-jam receiver GPS
- Rockwell Collins (Cedar Rapids, Iowa): Integrated display system featuring 15.1-inch diagonal crystal displays built on proven technology from the commercial 787; tactical situational awareness system; remote vision system 3-D and 2-D technology for the boom operator; communications, navigation, surveillance, networking and flight control systems
- Spirit: Forward fuselage section; strut; nacelle components to include inlet, fan cowl and core cowl; fixed fan duct (Wichita, Kan.); fixed leading edge (Prestwick, Scotland)
- Triumph Group Inc.: Horizontal stabilizer and aft body section, including pressure bulkhead; wing center section, doors, nacelles and other components including cowl doors, seal depressor panels, acoustic panels and aft wheel well bulkhead
- Woodward Inc. (Skokie, Ill.): Several elements of the aerial refueling boom, including the sensor system, control unit, and telescopic and flight control sticks.
Based on the proven Boeing 767-200ER commercial aircraft, the KC-46 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 engines and will be flown by three aircrew members (pilot, co-pilot, boom operator) with additional permanent seating for 12 aircrew.
The KC-46 has a maximum fuel capacity of 212,000 pounds and is equipped with a flush-mounted, air-to-air refueling receptacle that is capable of onloading fuel at 1,200 gallons per minute.
Boom operators will control the refueling systems from the crew compartment via the AROS and a series of cameras mounted on the tanker’s fuselage that provide a 185-degree field of view, as well as a camera on the boom that captures 3-D video. This advanced system allows the boom operator to refuel all fixed-wing receiver aircraft, anytime, on every mission, to include simultaneous multi-point refueling from the wing air refueling pods. The KC-46 refueling systems include a digital fly-by-wire boom capable of offloading 1,200 gallons of fuel per minute, as well as a permanent centerline drogue system and removable wing air refueling pods that can each offload 400 gallons of fuel per minute.
Featuring a maximum takeoff weight of 415,000 pounds, the tanker will carry 18 463L cargo pallets (the same number of pallets as the Air Force’s Boeing C-17 airlifter) and is capable of transporting 58 passengers normally and up to 114 passengers during contingency operations. This multi-mission tanker aircraft also will provide urgent aeromedical evacuation by transporting 58 medical patients (24 litters/34 ambulatory).
Boeing will build the KC-46 Tanker using a low-risk approach to manufacturing by a trained and experienced workforce at existing facilities in Everett, Wash., and Wichita.
More than one million new pilots and technicians needed over next 20 years
Boeing Challenges Industry to Meet Unprecedented Demand for Aviation Personnel
E BOURGET, France, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today called upon the aviation industry to invest, evolve and adapt to support the expected exponential growth in demand for qualified aviation personnel as the company released its 2011 Pilot and Technician Outlook at the Paris Air Show.
The Boeing outlook indicates that by 2030 the aviation industry will require:
"Clearly, the sheer size of this vital pipeline is staggering," said Sherry Carbary, vice president, Boeing Flight Services. "To meet the demand for capable, well-trained people, Boeing and the aviation industry need to move with the speed of technology to provide the tools, training and work environment that tech-savvy pilots and technicians will expect from us."
Boeing projects that airlines will need an average of 23,000 new commercial jet pilots and 32,500 new technicians per year to maintain and fly an expanded world fleet expected to grow to nearly 40,000 airplanes over the next 20 years, as well as replace the coming wave of retirements.
The largest demand for pilots and technicians will be in the Asia Pacific region, with an expected need for 182,300 pilots and 247,400 technicians. China alone will need 72,700 pilots and 108,300 technicians.
Projected demand in other regions:
"We are adapting our technologies, devices and training methods to attract new people to the industry. That means new-tech solutions, including online and mobile computing that is engaging, realistic, portable and accessible to meet the learning styles of today's and future generations," Carbary said. "We want to ensure that our trainers, those creating and delivering the courseware, are equipped with the knowledge, digital tools and cross-cultural and cross-generational skills to match the rapidly-changing needs of tomorrow's aviation workforce."
Carbary pointed out that meeting the demands of the future also means working with industry to transform the air traffic management system as well as pioneering digital delivery of essential navigation and in-flight data so that pilots and airlines are connected with real-time information – allowing them to optimize flights and overall operations and maximize the capacity of the global system.
Boeing Flight Services, a business unit of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, is aligned with the customer's flight operations function and offers integrated products and services to drive optimized performance, efficiency and safety, ranging from advanced training to improved airspace efficiency and infrastructure, airline operations, flight planning, navigation and scheduling – offerings that are crucial for airplane deliveries and market expansion.
E BOURGET, France, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today called upon the aviation industry to invest, evolve and adapt to support the expected exponential growth in demand for qualified aviation personnel as the company released its 2011 Pilot and Technician Outlook at the Paris Air Show.
The Boeing outlook indicates that by 2030 the aviation industry will require:
- 460,000 new commercial airline pilots
- 650,000 new commercial airline maintenance technicians
"Clearly, the sheer size of this vital pipeline is staggering," said Sherry Carbary, vice president, Boeing Flight Services. "To meet the demand for capable, well-trained people, Boeing and the aviation industry need to move with the speed of technology to provide the tools, training and work environment that tech-savvy pilots and technicians will expect from us."
Boeing projects that airlines will need an average of 23,000 new commercial jet pilots and 32,500 new technicians per year to maintain and fly an expanded world fleet expected to grow to nearly 40,000 airplanes over the next 20 years, as well as replace the coming wave of retirements.
The largest demand for pilots and technicians will be in the Asia Pacific region, with an expected need for 182,300 pilots and 247,400 technicians. China alone will need 72,700 pilots and 108,300 technicians.
Projected demand in other regions:
- North America – 82,800 pilots and 134,800 technicians
- Europe – 92,500 pilots and 129,600 technicians
- Africa – 14,300 pilots and 19,200 technicians
- Middle East – 36,600 pilots and 53,000 technicians
- Latin America – 41,200 pilots and 52,500 technicians
- Russia and CIS – 9,900 pilots and 13,500 technicians
"We are adapting our technologies, devices and training methods to attract new people to the industry. That means new-tech solutions, including online and mobile computing that is engaging, realistic, portable and accessible to meet the learning styles of today's and future generations," Carbary said. "We want to ensure that our trainers, those creating and delivering the courseware, are equipped with the knowledge, digital tools and cross-cultural and cross-generational skills to match the rapidly-changing needs of tomorrow's aviation workforce."
Carbary pointed out that meeting the demands of the future also means working with industry to transform the air traffic management system as well as pioneering digital delivery of essential navigation and in-flight data so that pilots and airlines are connected with real-time information – allowing them to optimize flights and overall operations and maximize the capacity of the global system.
Boeing Flight Services, a business unit of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, is aligned with the customer's flight operations function and offers integrated products and services to drive optimized performance, efficiency and safety, ranging from advanced training to improved airspace efficiency and infrastructure, airline operations, flight planning, navigation and scheduling – offerings that are crucial for airplane deliveries and market expansion.
Boeing to Lead Trade Mission to Morocco
Boeing suppliers meet with Moroccan Aerospace Industries Association in October
LE BOURGET, France, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced it will conduct a trade summit in Casablanca later this year in partnership with the Moroccan Ministry of Industry, Trade and New Technologies.
The October 12th trade mission will introduce Boeing suppliers to Moroccan companies and encourage strong partnerships with the country through the Moroccan Aerospace Industries Association.
"We have a long and productive relationship with Morocco, dating back to 1969 when Royal Air Maroc first purchased a Boeing 727," said Stan Deal, vice president and general manager of Supplier Management for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand for airplanes. The Moroccan government has made a strong commitment to developing its aerospace industry, both in infrastructure and workforce training, that will support that growth. We feel that Boeing and our suppliers can benefit from an expansion of the aerospace industry there."
Boeing is already a shareholder in MATIS, a Moroccan company specializing in aerospace wiring and harness products that will celebrate its 10th anniversary of operation later this year. Boeing has also developed strong relationships with many of the 100 other aerospace-related companies in Morocco.
"Morocco has identified the aerospace industry as a key sector for investment as part of its global industrial strategy," said Ahmed R. Chami, Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies.
"We believe that partnerships, like the one we have with Boeing, demonstrate that we have developed an attractive aerospace value proposition that includes specific incentives in infrastructure, training and taxes, among others. We are excited to grow our partnership with Boeing to include more of Boeing's suppliers who, we are certain, will find a welcoming environment for investment in Morocco," said Chami.
With its location linking Europe and Africa, Morocco has made key investments in its aerospace industry over the past five years, guided by the National Pact for Industrial Emergence, initiated in 2009 by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and New Technologies. Earlier this year His Majesty, the King Mohamed VI, announced the formation of the Moroccan Aerospace Institute (IMA) and the Industrial Platform of Nouasseur (midParc).
IMA is an innovative and successful partnership between the public and the private sectors, represented by the Moroccan Aerospace Industries Association. The main fields of study are composites, assembly, metalworking, control, electrical systems and wiring.
midParc, the Industrial Platform of Nouasseur, is a state-of-the-art 125-hectare offshore industrial zone near Casablanca Airport and adjacent to IMA. It can host up to four hundred companies specialized in the aerospace, defense, security, medical and high-tech industries.
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LE BOURGET, France, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced it will conduct a trade summit in Casablanca later this year in partnership with the Moroccan Ministry of Industry, Trade and New Technologies.
The October 12th trade mission will introduce Boeing suppliers to Moroccan companies and encourage strong partnerships with the country through the Moroccan Aerospace Industries Association.
"We have a long and productive relationship with Morocco, dating back to 1969 when Royal Air Maroc first purchased a Boeing 727," said Stan Deal, vice president and general manager of Supplier Management for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand for airplanes. The Moroccan government has made a strong commitment to developing its aerospace industry, both in infrastructure and workforce training, that will support that growth. We feel that Boeing and our suppliers can benefit from an expansion of the aerospace industry there."
Boeing is already a shareholder in MATIS, a Moroccan company specializing in aerospace wiring and harness products that will celebrate its 10th anniversary of operation later this year. Boeing has also developed strong relationships with many of the 100 other aerospace-related companies in Morocco.
"Morocco has identified the aerospace industry as a key sector for investment as part of its global industrial strategy," said Ahmed R. Chami, Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies.
"We believe that partnerships, like the one we have with Boeing, demonstrate that we have developed an attractive aerospace value proposition that includes specific incentives in infrastructure, training and taxes, among others. We are excited to grow our partnership with Boeing to include more of Boeing's suppliers who, we are certain, will find a welcoming environment for investment in Morocco," said Chami.
With its location linking Europe and Africa, Morocco has made key investments in its aerospace industry over the past five years, guided by the National Pact for Industrial Emergence, initiated in 2009 by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and New Technologies. Earlier this year His Majesty, the King Mohamed VI, announced the formation of the Moroccan Aerospace Institute (IMA) and the Industrial Platform of Nouasseur (midParc).
IMA is an innovative and successful partnership between the public and the private sectors, represented by the Moroccan Aerospace Industries Association. The main fields of study are composites, assembly, metalworking, control, electrical systems and wiring.
midParc, the Industrial Platform of Nouasseur, is a state-of-the-art 125-hectare offshore industrial zone near Casablanca Airport and adjacent to IMA. It can host up to four hundred companies specialized in the aerospace, defense, security, medical and high-tech industries.
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European Commission, Airbus, airlines & biofuel producers in aviation biofuel accord
Pan sector initiative targets two million tonnes of aviation biofuel by 2020
Blagnac, 22 June 2011
The European Commission, Airbus, leading European airlines and European biofuel producers, have launched an exciting new industry wide initiative to try and speed up the commercialisation of aviation biofuels in Europe.
The inititive labelled “Biofuel Flightpath” is a roadmap with clear milestones which targets an annual production of two million tonnes of sustainably produced biofuel for aviation by 2020. The biofuel will be produced in Europe from European sourced feedstock material and has the backing of The European Commissioner, Günther Oettinger, Airbus CEO Tom Enders, major European airlines, and a number of advanced biofuel producers.
The “Biofuel Flightpath” commits members to support and promote the production, storage and distribution of sustainably produced drop-in biofuels for use in aviation and to reach two million tonnes production and consumption by 2020. It also targets establishing appropriate financial mechanisms to support the construction of industrial “first of a kind” advanced biofuel production plants.
"This is a unique opportunity to create the first industrial venture ever introducing sustainable biofuels for commercially competitive operations. The Commission therefore fully supports all efforts in this direction and will actively contribute to their success. They are fully in line with our European Strategic Energy Technology Plan.", said Mr Günter H. Oettinger, European Commissioner for Energy.
“Airbus supports the speeding up of the commercialisation of sustainable biofuels for use in aviation. Our catalyst role is to bring together stakeholders such as advanced biofuel producers, airlines and lawmakers in value chains, in order to achieve this common goal more quickly. Only by working together can we meet our ambitious target to make air transportation truly sustainable,” said Tom Enders.
"The suitability of biofuels for aviation has been proven, opening an outstanding opportunity to drastically reduce air transport’s carbon footprint. Deployment of sustainable biofuels will only be possible through a shared vision and common objectives from producers, end users and policy makers. With this ambitious ‘Biofuel Flightpath’, Europe is giving the right signal for the emergence of a European supply chain." Pierre Henri Gourgeon , CEO Air France-KLM.
"Aviation biofuels are today technically possible and our biofuels sector is ready to help meet the Flightpath targets towards its commercialisation. Together with airlines and public stakeholders, we will create viable and cost competitive business cases for the production and utilisation of sustainably produced aviation biofuels". said Marcell Ulrichs, CEO of CHOREN Industries. " We are committed to enabling the global aviation community to reduce its carbon footprint and its dependence on crude.
More specifically the Biofuel Flightpath aims to:
Facilitate the development of standards for drop-in biofuels and for their certification
Work together with the full supply chain to further develop worldwide accepted sustainability certification.
Facilitate dedicated aviation biofuel production at a reasonable cost by agreeing to tangible biofuel supply and purchase commitments.
Promote appropriate legislative measures to ensure the market uptake of paraffinic biofuels by the aviation sector.
Accelerate research and innovation into advanced biofuel technologies, including algae.
Establish financing structures to facilitate sustainable biofuel projects.
Publicly promote the benefits of replacing kerosene by sustainable biofuels;
The Biofuel Flightpath and a supporting technical document can be found at:
DG ENER site: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/technology/initiatives/biofuels_flight_path_en.htm
Blagnac, 22 June 2011
The European Commission, Airbus, leading European airlines and European biofuel producers, have launched an exciting new industry wide initiative to try and speed up the commercialisation of aviation biofuels in Europe.
The inititive labelled “Biofuel Flightpath” is a roadmap with clear milestones which targets an annual production of two million tonnes of sustainably produced biofuel for aviation by 2020. The biofuel will be produced in Europe from European sourced feedstock material and has the backing of The European Commissioner, Günther Oettinger, Airbus CEO Tom Enders, major European airlines, and a number of advanced biofuel producers.
The “Biofuel Flightpath” commits members to support and promote the production, storage and distribution of sustainably produced drop-in biofuels for use in aviation and to reach two million tonnes production and consumption by 2020. It also targets establishing appropriate financial mechanisms to support the construction of industrial “first of a kind” advanced biofuel production plants.
"This is a unique opportunity to create the first industrial venture ever introducing sustainable biofuels for commercially competitive operations. The Commission therefore fully supports all efforts in this direction and will actively contribute to their success. They are fully in line with our European Strategic Energy Technology Plan.", said Mr Günter H. Oettinger, European Commissioner for Energy.
“Airbus supports the speeding up of the commercialisation of sustainable biofuels for use in aviation. Our catalyst role is to bring together stakeholders such as advanced biofuel producers, airlines and lawmakers in value chains, in order to achieve this common goal more quickly. Only by working together can we meet our ambitious target to make air transportation truly sustainable,” said Tom Enders.
"The suitability of biofuels for aviation has been proven, opening an outstanding opportunity to drastically reduce air transport’s carbon footprint. Deployment of sustainable biofuels will only be possible through a shared vision and common objectives from producers, end users and policy makers. With this ambitious ‘Biofuel Flightpath’, Europe is giving the right signal for the emergence of a European supply chain." Pierre Henri Gourgeon , CEO Air France-KLM.
"Aviation biofuels are today technically possible and our biofuels sector is ready to help meet the Flightpath targets towards its commercialisation. Together with airlines and public stakeholders, we will create viable and cost competitive business cases for the production and utilisation of sustainably produced aviation biofuels". said Marcell Ulrichs, CEO of CHOREN Industries. " We are committed to enabling the global aviation community to reduce its carbon footprint and its dependence on crude.
More specifically the Biofuel Flightpath aims to:
Facilitate the development of standards for drop-in biofuels and for their certification
Work together with the full supply chain to further develop worldwide accepted sustainability certification.
Facilitate dedicated aviation biofuel production at a reasonable cost by agreeing to tangible biofuel supply and purchase commitments.
Promote appropriate legislative measures to ensure the market uptake of paraffinic biofuels by the aviation sector.
Accelerate research and innovation into advanced biofuel technologies, including algae.
Establish financing structures to facilitate sustainable biofuel projects.
Publicly promote the benefits of replacing kerosene by sustainable biofuels;
The Biofuel Flightpath and a supporting technical document can be found at:
DG ENER site: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/technology/initiatives/biofuels_flight_path_en.htm
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company has got one order for 12 SSJ100 for PT Sky Aviation
June 21st, 2011, Le Bourget (France) - At Le Bourget Airshow Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Indonesian regional carrier PT Sky Aviation signed the Heads of Agreement (HOA) for the delivery of 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95B aircraft. The order is valued at 379.2 million USD at list prices. The document was signed by Vladimir Prisyazhnyuk, President of JSC «Sukhoi Civil Aircraft» and Krisman Tarigan, President Director Sky Aviation.
Under the document signed, deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2012.
«Indonesia is a country with stable economic growth. Its geographic and demographic situation contributes to the fast development of air transportation in the region. Such conditions are extremely favorable for the entry into market of the new airlines successfully developing upcoming rout network. And PT Sky Aviation is among them. I strongly believe that Sky Aviation’s experience in flying SSJ100, will contribute to the expansion of our penetration to the South East Asia market», - stated Vladimir Prisyazhnyuk.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 (RRJ-95) is a 100 seat regional jet designed, developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Alenia Aeronautica. 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. In February 2011, the SSJ100 obtained the Type Certificate by the Russian Certification Authority IAC AR. The EASA certification is expected to follow in 2011. On April 19th 2011 first production SSJ100 was delivered to Armavia airlines (Armenia).
Under the document signed, deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2012.
«Indonesia is a country with stable economic growth. Its geographic and demographic situation contributes to the fast development of air transportation in the region. Such conditions are extremely favorable for the entry into market of the new airlines successfully developing upcoming rout network. And PT Sky Aviation is among them. I strongly believe that Sky Aviation’s experience in flying SSJ100, will contribute to the expansion of our penetration to the South East Asia market», - stated Vladimir Prisyazhnyuk.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 (RRJ-95) is a 100 seat regional jet designed, developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Alenia Aeronautica. 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. In February 2011, the SSJ100 obtained the Type Certificate by the Russian Certification Authority IAC AR. The EASA certification is expected to follow in 2011. On April 19th 2011 first production SSJ100 was delivered to Armavia airlines (Armenia).
The SSJ100 enlarges the family with the new Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ) version
June 21st, 2011, Le Bourget (France) - Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, have the pleasure to announce the new Business Jet version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet (SBJ).
The announcement was made during the Le Bourget International Airshow by the President of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and General Director of Sukhoi Holding Mr. Mikhail Pogosyan, and the Chief Executive Officer of Alenia Aeronautica and Responsible for Finmeccanica’s Aeronautics sector, Mr. Giuseppe Giordo.
The development of the new SBJ version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) falls within the responsibilities of SuperJet International, the joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Holding.
Based on the SSJ100/95 platform, the SBJ will be available in three different configurations: the VIP, the Corporate and the Government.
The VIP Version of the SSJ100 combines outstanding comfort due to its spacious interiors and a superb performance in terms of cost savings.
Several comfort zones are easily tailored in order to satisfy the Customers’ specific needs, including the office, the bedroom and the bathroom areas.
The additional fuel tanks in the cargo hold will provide the aircraft with a range of almost 4,300 nm more than double the SSJ100’s standard range of 1,645 nm, enabling passengers to fly non stop, for example from Paris to New York.
"Today we are launching the VIP version of SSJ100 aircraft, which is the first development of the aircraft platform. The SSJ100 aircraft that is currently in operation with two airlines, brings together unsurpassed comfort and economic efficiency which is a perfect combination for the future success of the aircraft as a VIP version in the segment of large business jets" said Mikhail Pogosyan, the President of the United Aircraft Corporation and General Director of Sukhoi Holding.
“We are very proud to announce the new the Business configuration of the SSJ100. We decided to launch this new model in the frame of an enlargement of the new generation SSJ100 family. The SBJ is a modern and competitive aircraft based on innovative technologies. Our aim is to meet Customers needs with tailored solutions. With the aircraft in operation, I am confident it will be much easier for us to prove the SSJ100 quality and efficiency to a wide range of customers” stated Mr. Giuseppe Giordo, Chief Executive Officer of Alenia Aeronautica and Responsible for Finmeccanica’s Aeronautics sector.
The Certification of the new SBJ is scheduled for the beginning of 2014 with the first deliveries accordingly.
The launch of the new business version comes just two months after the EIS. The first SSJ100 entered into revenue services with Armavia on April 21, 2011. The aircraft was put into operation in an extremely short period of time, two days after the official delivery to the launch customer on April, 19 2011.
On June, 16 the SSJ100 entered into commercial operation with the Russian airline Aeroflot from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
During the first two months of operation the SSJ100 totalized 119 flights and more than 268 hours. Owing to its economic efficiency and operational capabilities, the aircraft confirmed to be suitable both to regional and to short-haul routes.
About Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company
The Company’s shareholders are the Sukhoi Holding owing 75% - 1 share and the Italian Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, holding 25% + 1 share since April 7, 2009. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft was founded in 2000 to develop new regional aircraft projects. Headquartered in Moscow, the Company enjoys several production branches seated in the cities of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Novosibirsk and Voronezh. Today the company employs over 2,000 people.
About Alenia Aeronautica
Finmeccanica’s aeronautical sector is led by Alenia Aeronautica and includes the wholly owned companies Alenia Aermacchi and Alenia North America, together with its participation in jvs and consortia like ATR, SuperJet International, Eurofighter and GMAS.
Finmeccanica’s aeronautical sector has a role of primary importance in the world’s civil and defence aeronautical industry, counts a total workforce of ca. 12,600 people and operates in the design, development, production and integrated support of commercial and military aircraft, trainers, unmanned aerial vehicles and aerostructures. In 2010 it reported revenues of € 2.8 billions, orders of € 2.5 billions and a backlog of € 8.6 billions.
Sukhoi Superjet 100
Designed, developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a 100 seat regional jet. A further 115-120 seat variant is under study. The SSJ100 is the most advanced and environmentally friendly new generation regional jet.
The first SSJ100 was rolled out from SCAC’s final assembly shop at Komsomolsk-on Amur on September 26th 2007. First flight was successfully accomplished on May 19th 2008.
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.
The certification campaign was accomplished with four prototypes for flight testing and two prototypes for static and fatigue trials. The tests show that the aircraft meets all certification requirements.
In February 2011, the SSJ100 obtained the Type Certificate by the Russian Certification Authority IAC AR. The aircraft entered into revenue services with Armavia on April 21, 2011. The EASA Certification is expected to follow in 2011.
The announcement was made during the Le Bourget International Airshow by the President of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and General Director of Sukhoi Holding Mr. Mikhail Pogosyan, and the Chief Executive Officer of Alenia Aeronautica and Responsible for Finmeccanica’s Aeronautics sector, Mr. Giuseppe Giordo.
The development of the new SBJ version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) falls within the responsibilities of SuperJet International, the joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Holding.
Based on the SSJ100/95 platform, the SBJ will be available in three different configurations: the VIP, the Corporate and the Government.
The VIP Version of the SSJ100 combines outstanding comfort due to its spacious interiors and a superb performance in terms of cost savings.
Several comfort zones are easily tailored in order to satisfy the Customers’ specific needs, including the office, the bedroom and the bathroom areas.
The additional fuel tanks in the cargo hold will provide the aircraft with a range of almost 4,300 nm more than double the SSJ100’s standard range of 1,645 nm, enabling passengers to fly non stop, for example from Paris to New York.
"Today we are launching the VIP version of SSJ100 aircraft, which is the first development of the aircraft platform. The SSJ100 aircraft that is currently in operation with two airlines, brings together unsurpassed comfort and economic efficiency which is a perfect combination for the future success of the aircraft as a VIP version in the segment of large business jets" said Mikhail Pogosyan, the President of the United Aircraft Corporation and General Director of Sukhoi Holding.
“We are very proud to announce the new the Business configuration of the SSJ100. We decided to launch this new model in the frame of an enlargement of the new generation SSJ100 family. The SBJ is a modern and competitive aircraft based on innovative technologies. Our aim is to meet Customers needs with tailored solutions. With the aircraft in operation, I am confident it will be much easier for us to prove the SSJ100 quality and efficiency to a wide range of customers” stated Mr. Giuseppe Giordo, Chief Executive Officer of Alenia Aeronautica and Responsible for Finmeccanica’s Aeronautics sector.
The Certification of the new SBJ is scheduled for the beginning of 2014 with the first deliveries accordingly.
The launch of the new business version comes just two months after the EIS. The first SSJ100 entered into revenue services with Armavia on April 21, 2011. The aircraft was put into operation in an extremely short period of time, two days after the official delivery to the launch customer on April, 19 2011.
On June, 16 the SSJ100 entered into commercial operation with the Russian airline Aeroflot from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
During the first two months of operation the SSJ100 totalized 119 flights and more than 268 hours. Owing to its economic efficiency and operational capabilities, the aircraft confirmed to be suitable both to regional and to short-haul routes.
About Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company
The Company’s shareholders are the Sukhoi Holding owing 75% - 1 share and the Italian Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, holding 25% + 1 share since April 7, 2009. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft was founded in 2000 to develop new regional aircraft projects. Headquartered in Moscow, the Company enjoys several production branches seated in the cities of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Novosibirsk and Voronezh. Today the company employs over 2,000 people.
About Alenia Aeronautica
Finmeccanica’s aeronautical sector is led by Alenia Aeronautica and includes the wholly owned companies Alenia Aermacchi and Alenia North America, together with its participation in jvs and consortia like ATR, SuperJet International, Eurofighter and GMAS.
Finmeccanica’s aeronautical sector has a role of primary importance in the world’s civil and defence aeronautical industry, counts a total workforce of ca. 12,600 people and operates in the design, development, production and integrated support of commercial and military aircraft, trainers, unmanned aerial vehicles and aerostructures. In 2010 it reported revenues of € 2.8 billions, orders of € 2.5 billions and a backlog of € 8.6 billions.
Sukhoi Superjet 100
Designed, developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a 100 seat regional jet. A further 115-120 seat variant is under study. The SSJ100 is the most advanced and environmentally friendly new generation regional jet.
The first SSJ100 was rolled out from SCAC’s final assembly shop at Komsomolsk-on Amur on September 26th 2007. First flight was successfully accomplished on May 19th 2008.
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.
The certification campaign was accomplished with four prototypes for flight testing and two prototypes for static and fatigue trials. The tests show that the aircraft meets all certification requirements.
In February 2011, the SSJ100 obtained the Type Certificate by the Russian Certification Authority IAC AR. The aircraft entered into revenue services with Armavia on April 21, 2011. The EASA Certification is expected to follow in 2011.
martes, 21 de junio de 2011
Airbus and Rolls-Royce sign agreement for enhanced A350-1000
Today, the CEOs of Airbus and Rolls-Royce, Tom Enders and John Rishton (pictured below), signed the milestone agreement for the joint development of the enhanced Airbus A350-1000 airliner powered by a higher thrust Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofan.
The enhanced version of the Trent XWB engine will be fully optimised for the largest member of the A350 XWB Family and will deliver up to 97,000lbs of thrust on takeoff, making it the most powerful engine ever developed for an Airbus aircraft. The extra thrust together with an increased aircraft takeoff weight capability of 308 tonnes will enable airlines to fly the new A350-1000 approximately 400nm further with a full load of 350 passengers, or carry around 4.5 extra tonnes of payload at a given range. Moreover, the A350-1000 will save airlines around 25% of fuel consumed and CO2 emissions compared with its competitor. This will assure the A350-1000’s position as by far the most efficient aircraft in its category.
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The enhanced version of the Trent XWB engine will be fully optimised for the largest member of the A350 XWB Family and will deliver up to 97,000lbs of thrust on takeoff, making it the most powerful engine ever developed for an Airbus aircraft. The extra thrust together with an increased aircraft takeoff weight capability of 308 tonnes will enable airlines to fly the new A350-1000 approximately 400nm further with a full load of 350 passengers, or carry around 4.5 extra tonnes of payload at a given range. Moreover, the A350-1000 will save airlines around 25% of fuel consumed and CO2 emissions compared with its competitor. This will assure the A350-1000’s position as by far the most efficient aircraft in its category.
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Airbus undertakes large winglet retrofit evaluation on A320 Family
Large winglets upgrade to bring further fuel efficiency and residual value benefits for in-service A320 Family aircraft
21 JUNE 2011 PRESS RELEASE
Encouraged by the popular ‘Sharklet’ programme for new A320 Family aircraft, Airbus has decided to pursue a retrofit option of large winglets for the legacy in-service fleet. To this end, Airbus is evaluating the technical, operational and business aspects of a retrofit offering, to provide a solution for A320 Family aircraft currently in service.
Tom Williams, Executive Vice President, Programmes, says: “We are confident that our customers will appreciate not only the benefits from improved fuel efficiency that retrofitting large winglets will bring to their in-service A320 Family fleets, but also from the enhanced residual value."
He adds: “We’ve begun investigating in earnest, and our technical teams are confident that we can develop a retrofit solution. We are committed to making it happen either in-house or with external partners.”
The proposed large winglet retrofit offering will directly benefit from Airbus’ experience in developing the forward-fit Sharklet option for new-build aircraft, for which tests will soon be performed on our flight test A320 MSN1 aircraft.
Airbus invests approximately 100 million euros each year to keeping the A320 Family the benchmark eco-efficient Single Aisle airliner in service.
21 JUNE 2011 PRESS RELEASE
Encouraged by the popular ‘Sharklet’ programme for new A320 Family aircraft, Airbus has decided to pursue a retrofit option of large winglets for the legacy in-service fleet. To this end, Airbus is evaluating the technical, operational and business aspects of a retrofit offering, to provide a solution for A320 Family aircraft currently in service.
Tom Williams, Executive Vice President, Programmes, says: “We are confident that our customers will appreciate not only the benefits from improved fuel efficiency that retrofitting large winglets will bring to their in-service A320 Family fleets, but also from the enhanced residual value."
He adds: “We’ve begun investigating in earnest, and our technical teams are confident that we can develop a retrofit solution. We are committed to making it happen either in-house or with external partners.”
The proposed large winglet retrofit offering will directly benefit from Airbus’ experience in developing the forward-fit Sharklet option for new-build aircraft, for which tests will soon be performed on our flight test A320 MSN1 aircraft.
Airbus invests approximately 100 million euros each year to keeping the A320 Family the benchmark eco-efficient Single Aisle airliner in service.
Check-in to the App Store to experience flight in 2050
The futuristic concept for air travel unveiled to the world by Airbus last week is now available at the Apple App Store, giving everyone a chance to interact with the in-flight cabin experience of 2050.
Available for iPad and iPhone, the free ‘fly-through’ App puts passengers onboard the leading aircraft manufacturer’s innovative Concept Cabin. The App was launched today at Le Bourget Paris Airshow as part of the ‘Future by Airbus’ – a vision of air travel in 2050. The blueprints released last week sent public interest soaring with over 30,000 mentions in social media and half a million hits on You Tube.
Those who experienced the ‘nature inspired’ futuristic Concept Cabin design can now take a virtual tour of Cabin’s personalised ‘Vitalizing’, ‘Smart Tech’ and ‘Interactive’ zones that replace first, business and economy classes. From 30,000 feet up people are able to stare at the stars through the aircraft's intelligent, transparent wall membrane from a morphing seat that moulds to their body and harvests heat to power certain cabin features.
Rainer Ohler, Airbus Senior Vice President Public Relations and Communications, said: “The Airbus Concept Cabin has generated huge interest and excitement across the globe. Our vision of flight in 2050 has really captured people’s interest and with this App everyone can experience how the journey can be as much a voyage of discovery as the destination."
The Airbus Concept Cabin’s personalised zones are designed to focus on different aspects of the passenger experience. The ‘Vitalising zone’” focuses on passenger wellbeing with vitamin and antioxidant-enriched air, mood lighting, aromatherapy and acupressure treatments. In the 'Interactive zone' there are virtual pop-up projections taking passengers to whichever social scene they want to be in, from holographic gaming to virtual changing rooms for active shoppers. At the rear of the plane the 'Smart Tech zone' is tailored towards the functional passenger, allowing passengers to continue life as if on the ground.
100 percent recyclable, the Concept Cabin has self-cleaning materials grown from sustainable plant fibres which reduces waste and maintenance. It has an integrated neural network that recognises passengers and adapts accordingly their needs. The Concept Cabin follows last year’s unveiling of the Airbus Concept Plane – packed with technologies to reduce fuel burn, emissions, waste and noise – and gives further insight into some of the innovations and technologies that will shape future passenger experiences on board.
The App is available to download from itunes.apple.com or search for The Future by Airbus. A web version is also available to explore at www.thefuturebyairbus.com
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Airbus Military and Israel Aerospace Industries join forces on C295 AEW&C Programme
Airbus Military and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are combining forces to jointly develop and market a new version of the Airbus Military C295 platform fitted with an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system produced by ELTA Systems, a wholly owned IAI subsidiary.
The primary sensor of the AEW&C will be the IAI/ELTA 4th Generation Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar with integrated IFF.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to this effect was signed today at the Le Bourget Airshow by IAI Corp. VP and ELTA President, Mr. Nissim Hadas, and Airbus Military CEO Mr. Domingo Ureña. With this agreement, Airbus Military will expand its mission capability to the Airborne Early Warning & Command sector, while ELTA will be expanding its AEW&C fleet to include a turboprop platform.
The C295 AEW&C has been designed to provide high quality 360 Surveillance, creating in real-time an integrated Air and Maritime Situation Picture and Electronic Order of Battle. The AEW&C Situation Picture is shared with friendly forces via Network Centric data links.
A C295 fitted with a rotodome demonstrator is conducting flight trials from Airbus Military's Seville facility since 8th June. The initial tests have shown that the aircraft is aerodynamically an excellent platform for this purpose. ELTA Systems and Airbus Military are now conducting engineering studies to integrate the mission suite, including AESA radar, among other sensors, into the aircraft. The aircraft demonstrator can be seen on the static display at the Le Bourget Airshow.
Providing a new and very cost effective solution in the so far uncovered medium size market, the C295 AEW&C is both rugged and versatile. It can be configured with the full range of AEW&C sensor and control systems, including; AEW Radar, IFF, ESM/ELINT, CSM/COMINT, Self Protection Suite (SPS), Command & Control, Multi-Mode Radar, comprehensive communication suite including Network Centric Operation (NCO) Data Networks and Satellite Links.
Airbus Military CEO, Domingo Ureña, stated: “We see a growing demand emerging for medium size early warning systems and platforms at an affordable price for both air defense and homeland security. This cooperation between ELTA Systems and Airbus Military, which combines the excellent engineering skills and experience of our two companies in their respective fields, will provide the market with a highly efficient and affordable solution, the first in this market segment”.
IAI Corp. VP and ELTA President, Nissim Hadas, referring to the mutual cooperation agreement, noted:”The emerging conflicts across the globe are emphasizing the importance of special mission fleets. We are sure that by joining forces, we will offer the market the right solution with the right technology. Airbus Military and IAI/ELTA's superior capabilities in special mission aircraft, advanced sensors and system integration enable us to provide an effective and proven solution for these growing needs.”
The new generation C295 is the ideal aircraft for military transport and civil missions such as humanitarian aid, homeland security, maritime patrol, and environmental surveillance. Thanks to its robustness and reliability, and with simple systems, this medium sized tactical airlifter provides the wide versatility and flexibility required for personnel, troop and bulky/palletized cargo transportation, casualty evacuation, communication and logistic duties, or certified air-dropping capabilities. It is fitted with both civil and military technology equipment which ensures success in demanding tactical missions, as well as growth potential for future equipment installation and compatibility with the latest civil airspace environment. The C295 is part of Airbus Military’s family of light and medium airlifters which also includes the smaller C212 and CN235 platforms.
IAI/ELTA is a front-runner in the development of airborne radar systems and in particular AESA Radar for AEW&C aircraft. IAI/ELTA’s current 3rd Generation AEW&C products, the Gulfstream G550 Conformal AEW&C and the Ilyushin IL-76 AWACS, are the leaders in their respective categories, both in terms of performance and landmark design. The newest
member of IAI/ELTA’s family of AESA Radars is a rotating dome radar combining both true 360o AESA radar and IFF in a unique low weight 4th Generation design.
About Airbus Military
Airbus Military is the only military and civic/humanitarian transport aircraft manufacturer to develop, produce, sell and support a comprehensive family of airlifters ranging from three to 45 tonnes of payload. An Airbus daughter company, Airbus Military is responsible for the A400M programme, as well as the Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) A330 and for further military derivatives based on Airbus civil aircraft. Together with the smaller “Light & Medium” C295, CN235 and C212, Airbus Military is the global leader in the market for military transport, tanker and surveillance aircraft able to perform the most varied missions. Altogether, Airbus Military has sold more than 1,000 aircraft to some 130 military, civilian and governmental customers. More than 800 of these aircraft have been delivered. Airbus is an EADS company.
About ELTA Systems Ltd.
ELTA Systems Ltd., a Group and wholly-owned subsidiary of IAI, is one of Israel's leading defense electronics companies and a leader in Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), Early-Warning Command & Control, Home-Land Security, Self-Protection and Self-Defense, and Fire-Control applications on board both manned and
unmanned aircraft.
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The primary sensor of the AEW&C will be the IAI/ELTA 4th Generation Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar with integrated IFF.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to this effect was signed today at the Le Bourget Airshow by IAI Corp. VP and ELTA President, Mr. Nissim Hadas, and Airbus Military CEO Mr. Domingo Ureña. With this agreement, Airbus Military will expand its mission capability to the Airborne Early Warning & Command sector, while ELTA will be expanding its AEW&C fleet to include a turboprop platform.
The C295 AEW&C has been designed to provide high quality 360 Surveillance, creating in real-time an integrated Air and Maritime Situation Picture and Electronic Order of Battle. The AEW&C Situation Picture is shared with friendly forces via Network Centric data links.
A C295 fitted with a rotodome demonstrator is conducting flight trials from Airbus Military's Seville facility since 8th June. The initial tests have shown that the aircraft is aerodynamically an excellent platform for this purpose. ELTA Systems and Airbus Military are now conducting engineering studies to integrate the mission suite, including AESA radar, among other sensors, into the aircraft. The aircraft demonstrator can be seen on the static display at the Le Bourget Airshow.
Providing a new and very cost effective solution in the so far uncovered medium size market, the C295 AEW&C is both rugged and versatile. It can be configured with the full range of AEW&C sensor and control systems, including; AEW Radar, IFF, ESM/ELINT, CSM/COMINT, Self Protection Suite (SPS), Command & Control, Multi-Mode Radar, comprehensive communication suite including Network Centric Operation (NCO) Data Networks and Satellite Links.
Airbus Military CEO, Domingo Ureña, stated: “We see a growing demand emerging for medium size early warning systems and platforms at an affordable price for both air defense and homeland security. This cooperation between ELTA Systems and Airbus Military, which combines the excellent engineering skills and experience of our two companies in their respective fields, will provide the market with a highly efficient and affordable solution, the first in this market segment”.
IAI Corp. VP and ELTA President, Nissim Hadas, referring to the mutual cooperation agreement, noted:”The emerging conflicts across the globe are emphasizing the importance of special mission fleets. We are sure that by joining forces, we will offer the market the right solution with the right technology. Airbus Military and IAI/ELTA's superior capabilities in special mission aircraft, advanced sensors and system integration enable us to provide an effective and proven solution for these growing needs.”
The new generation C295 is the ideal aircraft for military transport and civil missions such as humanitarian aid, homeland security, maritime patrol, and environmental surveillance. Thanks to its robustness and reliability, and with simple systems, this medium sized tactical airlifter provides the wide versatility and flexibility required for personnel, troop and bulky/palletized cargo transportation, casualty evacuation, communication and logistic duties, or certified air-dropping capabilities. It is fitted with both civil and military technology equipment which ensures success in demanding tactical missions, as well as growth potential for future equipment installation and compatibility with the latest civil airspace environment. The C295 is part of Airbus Military’s family of light and medium airlifters which also includes the smaller C212 and CN235 platforms.
IAI/ELTA is a front-runner in the development of airborne radar systems and in particular AESA Radar for AEW&C aircraft. IAI/ELTA’s current 3rd Generation AEW&C products, the Gulfstream G550 Conformal AEW&C and the Ilyushin IL-76 AWACS, are the leaders in their respective categories, both in terms of performance and landmark design. The newest
member of IAI/ELTA’s family of AESA Radars is a rotating dome radar combining both true 360o AESA radar and IFF in a unique low weight 4th Generation design.
About Airbus Military
Airbus Military is the only military and civic/humanitarian transport aircraft manufacturer to develop, produce, sell and support a comprehensive family of airlifters ranging from three to 45 tonnes of payload. An Airbus daughter company, Airbus Military is responsible for the A400M programme, as well as the Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) A330 and for further military derivatives based on Airbus civil aircraft. Together with the smaller “Light & Medium” C295, CN235 and C212, Airbus Military is the global leader in the market for military transport, tanker and surveillance aircraft able to perform the most varied missions. Altogether, Airbus Military has sold more than 1,000 aircraft to some 130 military, civilian and governmental customers. More than 800 of these aircraft have been delivered. Airbus is an EADS company.
About ELTA Systems Ltd.
ELTA Systems Ltd., a Group and wholly-owned subsidiary of IAI, is one of Israel's leading defense electronics companies and a leader in Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), Early-Warning Command & Control, Home-Land Security, Self-Protection and Self-Defense, and Fire-Control applications on board both manned and
unmanned aircraft.
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lunes, 20 de junio de 2011
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