ARINC vMUSE™ mobile provides flexible check-in capabilities for airlines Las Vegas, Nev. (September 9, 2015) – Lufthansa passengers will be able to check-in faster at the airport due to the implementation of Rockwell Collins’ new ARINC vMUSE™ mobile passenger processing solution. Lufthansa is the first airline to implement this new technology, which gives it the ability to check-in travelers wherever and whenever needed. ARINC vMUSE mobile is the first entirely mobile common-use passenger processing (CUPPS) compliant solution for the aviation industry. The solution enables airlines, airports and ground handlers to use a tablet-based application to launch passenger check-in service in minutes, wherever there is an internet connection. “ARINC vMUSE mobile is ideal for airlines and their crews because it provides the same security and reliability of our traditional IATA-compliant CUPPS, but does not require any installation time, software configuration, telecommunications lines or added technical resources,” said Christopher Forrest, vice president of Global Airports for Rockwell Collins. “It is an ideal solution for queue-busting when unexpected events impact scheduled operations, or to offer an added level of service for elite passengers.” “We want to create a positive experience for our customers while making our operations as efficient as possible,” said Gerald Prokasky, Director, Passenger Check-in & Baggage at Lufthansa. “ARINC vMUSE mobile helps us do both: it enables our agents to go where our customers are—whether to reduce lines at the airport or enable check-in at an offsite location like a hotel. And, because it does not require a significant investment in infrastructure, it is a cost effective solution for our airline.” About Rockwell Collins Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, simulation and training, and information management services is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses more than 150 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
September 10, 2015
Ten cities to get the opportunity to see the new aircraft up-close and personal
Fort Worth, Texas (September 4, 2015) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the demonstration tour of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X mockup kicked off, September 3, in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil.
Balneário Camboriú is the first of 10 stops throughout Brazil for the Bell 505 demo tour taking place from September to November. The nine other cities on the tour include:
Curitiba, Paraná
Belo Horizonte
Vitória
Salvador
Goiania
Ribeirão Preto
São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Angra dos Reis
Current and potential customers will have an oportunity to see how the Bell 505 redefines the short light single product class of helicopters with a fully integrated glass flight deck, providing unparalleled crew situational awareness, enhanced safety levels, and reduced pilot workload. Customers and followers can keep track of the Bell 505’s progress through Brazil on Bell Helicopter’s social media accounts.
Demand for the Bell 505 continues to intensify around the world, with more than 350 letters of intent (LOI) worldwide and more than 35 from customers throughout Brazil. The five-seat, single-engine, turbine helicopter leverages Bell Helicopter’s proven technology and nearly half a century of experience defining the short light single market with the original Bell JetRanger.
“The Bell 505 offers an exceptional combination of value, performance and features available on the market today and customers are responding,” said Jay Ortiz, Bell Helicopter’s vice president of Latin American sales. “We are thrilled to showcase the capabilities of this aircraft throughout the region.”
With a cruise speed of 125 knots (232 km/h), range of 360 nautical miles (667 km) and useful load of 1,500 pounds (608 kg), the Bell 505 is designed to be safe and easy to fly while remaining affordably priced. The customer-driven design of the aircraft places safety, performance and affordability at the forefront, blending proven systems with advanced technology and a sleek, modern design. The Garmin G1000H Integrated Avionics Suite provides pilots critical flight information at a glance to maximize situational awareness. Pilot workload is further reduced by the Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine with dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC).
For more information on the demo tour in the region, please contact the Regional Sales Manager in Latin America, Nicole Werneck.
(The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X on display at LABACE 2015 where it began its journey in Brazil.)
Lufthansa signs on as launch customer for Rockwell Collins’ new mobile platform for passenger processing
September 10, 2015
ARINC vMUSE™ mobile provides flexible check-in capabilities for airlines
Las Vegas, Nev. (September 9, 2015) – Lufthansa passengers will be able to check-in faster at the airport due to the implementation of Rockwell Collins’ new ARINC vMUSE™ mobile passenger processing solution. Lufthansa is the first airline to implement this new technology, which gives it the ability to check-in travelers wherever and whenever needed.
ARINC vMUSE mobile is the first entirely mobile common-use passenger processing (CUPPS) compliant solution for the aviation industry. The solution enables airlines, airports and ground handlers to use a tablet-based application to launch passenger check-in service in minutes, wherever there is an internet connection.
“ARINC vMUSE mobile is ideal for airlines and their crews because it provides the same security and reliability of our traditional IATA-compliant CUPPS, but does not require any installation time, software configuration, telecommunications lines or added technical resources,” said Christopher Forrest, vice president of Global Airports for Rockwell Collins. “It is an ideal solution for queue-busting when unexpected events impact scheduled operations, or to offer an added level of service for elite passengers.”
“We want to create a positive experience for our customers while making our operations as efficient as possible,” said Gerald Prokasky, Director, Passenger Check-in & Baggage at Lufthansa. “ARINC vMUSE mobile helps us do both: it enables our agents to go where our customers are—whether to reduce lines at the airport or enable check-in at an offsite location like a hotel. And, because it does not require a significant investment in infrastructure, it is a cost effective solution for our airline.”
About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, simulation and training, and information management services is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses more than 150 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Gripen NG Contract With Brazil Becomes Effective
September 10, 2015
On 27 October 2014 Saab announced the conclusion of a contract with the Brazilian Federal Government for the development and production of 36 Gripen NG aircraft. The contract has now come into effect as all required conditions have been fulfilled. Today, the order value of approximately SEK39.3 billion is booked by Saab as order intake. Gripen NG deliveries to the Brazilian Air Force will be undertaken from 2019 to 2024
The associated industrial co-operation contract (including technology transfer to Brazilian industries), which was signed in October 2014, also comes into effect today.
“Through the Gripen NG programme, we continue to build on the industrial relations between Brazil and Sweden. I am confident that this important programme will serve as a platform for new business and contribute to the growth of both the Brazilian and Swedish industry,” says Marcus Wallenberg, Chairman of Saab’s Board of Directors.
“This important milestone marks the formal start to the Brazilian Gripen NG programme. We will now work full speed ahead to ensure timely deliveries of Gripen NG to Brazil. Our partnership with Brazilian industry strengthens Saab’s position in Latin America and supports our strategy for growth through industrial co-operation,” says Håkan Buskhe, President and CEO of Saab.
The technology transfer programme will further contribute to the development of an independent, advanced defence industrial base in Brazil. Brazilian engineers and technicians will come to Saab for education and on-the job-training in Sweden starting in October 2015.
“The acquisition of Gripen NG will provide benefits beyond the enlargement of the Brazilian Air Force’s operational capacity. In addition to equipping FAB with one of the world’s most modern fighters, the participation in the development of Gripen NG means a technological breakthrough for Brazilian industry,” says Lieutenant-Brigadier Nivaldo Luiz Rossato, Commander of the Brazilian Air Force.
Saab’s Gripen is a multi-role combat aircraft capable of undertaking the full range of air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, including specialist roles such as intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) and electronic warfare. Gripen is equipped with the most modern sensors and mission systems, including an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar and infra-red search and track (IRST) system. It can be armed with any air-launched weapon that a customer requires, and integration of new capabilities is speedy and affordable. Gripen is easily deployable, with a very low maintenance and support footprint coupled with high reliability.
Bell Helicopter Delivers First Bell 407GXP in Brazil
September 10, 2015
Newly upgraded aircraft offers customer enhanced capabilities and performance
Fort Worth, Texas (September 9, 2015) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of the first Bell 407GXP to Brazil. The aircraft is outfitted for corporate transport, which continues to be a popular market segment for the Bell 407GXP throughout Latin America.
The aircraft was accepted at Bell Helicopter’s facility in Piney Flats, Tenn., by customer Masoud Jafari with Medalhao Persa based in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil and delivered to its final destination on September 3, 2015.
“We are thrilled to be the first in Brazil to receive the new Bell 407GXP,” said Masoud Jafari, owner and CEO of Medalhao Persa. “The luxurious interior, combined with the smooth, quiet performance of the aircraft is exactly what I was looking for to quickly and comfortably conduct business throughout the region.”
The Bell 407GXP is another example of Bell Helicopter’s continued investment in its current products to enhance customer value and increase mission capability. The Bell 407GXP is an upgrade to Bell Helicopter’s best-selling platform, the Bell 407, with added value through industry leading performance, payload capability and operating economics.
“Latin America presents a highly diversified climate for our aircraft, and the Bell 407GXP is consistently praised for its multi-mission capability,” said Jay Ortiz, Bell Helicopter’s vice president of Latin American sales. “The Bell 407 has proven to be a very popular aircraft with over 1,200 flying worldwide today, with particularly strong demand for the upgraded Bell 407GXP from our Latin American customer base.”
The Bell 407GXP is derived from the Bell 407GX platform with updates that provide an additional 50 lbs (22.5 kg) of payload capability, coupled with a new M250 Rolls-Royce engine that improves performance and fuel efficiency delivering class leading hot and high performance. The Bell 407GXP is also equipped with new avionics features such as hover performance calculator improvement, as well as transmission TBO extension of +500 hours that will lower maintenance costs.
Garmin Unveils New GTC 580 Landscape Touchscreen Controller
September 10, 2015
Garmin is pleased to announce a new touchscreen controller option, which serves as the interface between the pilot and G2000, G3000 and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks (IFD), while also providing Standby Flight Display (SFD) capabilities. A new, high-resolution landscape display and responsive infrared touchscreen serves as the primary point of entry, so flight plan modifications and data entry are streamlined and simplified. The GTC 580 leverages the intuitive icon-driven GTC 570 interface, providing complete fight deck management control, including flight planning, radio and audio management, weather systems control and more.
Standby Flight Display
Stand-alone Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) and air data sensors derived from an independent source display back-up attitude information on the GTC 580, alleviating the need to install a dedicated back-up display in the panel. In addition to standby flight attitude information, the GTC 580 also displays airspeed, barometric altitude and heading information alongside attitude information on a single display. For added redundancy, primary AHRS data from the Integrated Flight Deck is sent to the GTC 580 and compared against the stand-alone AHRS and air data information. Pilots are immediately notified of any discrepancies found between the AHRS sources and can manually select standby flight mode or in the unlikely event of a PFD failure, the GTC 580 can revert to SFD mode automatically.
Intuitive Interface
Leveraging Garmin’s expertise in touchscreen flight displays, the GTC 580 features a simple to use and responsive icon-driven interface on a 5.8-inch liquid crystal display (LCD). The sunlight readable high-resolution (1280 x 768) color display boasts an infrared touchscreen for faster and more responsive data entry – even with gloves. In addition to serving as a standby flight display, pilots can fully control the Integrated Flight Deck displays via the GTC 580. Complete control of the moving map and weather overlays on the PFD/MFD, management of the transponder and radio/audio controls and more, are available through the touchscreen controller. Shallow menu structures add to the simplicity of operation and ease of control of the MFD pages within the Integrated Flight Deck. Additionally, flight plan entry is quick and efficient and entering complex flight plans or last-minute flight plan reroutes is easy, allowing pilots to focus on the task at hand – flying the airplane.
Added Functionality
Support for up to four GTC 580 displays may compliment aircraft that incorporate the new controllers. Each controller can support any mode selection, including MFD control, PFD control, NAV/COMM control with a dedicated keypad, as well as SFD modes. The wide landscape display supports a QWERTY keyboard option that makes data entry familiar and more efficient. A pop-up touchpad page within the GTC 580 also gives pilots control of the map pointer on the MFD’s moving map, allowing for faster and easier touchscreen identification of airspace and airport information.
The GTC 580 digital touchscreen controller is available as an option for Garmin’s aircraft manufacturer partners to incorporate into their G2000, G3000 and G5000 IFDs.
Embraer Aviação Executiva expande rede de vendas na Europa
September 1, 2015
São José dos Campos – SP, 1° de setembro de 2015 – A Embraer Aviação Executiva anunciou hoje a Atlas Air Service como nova representante de vendas autorizada na Europa. O acordo com a empresa alemã compreende atividades de promoção e vendas para todos os jatos executivos da Embraer na Alemanha, Áustria e Suíça.
“Damos as boas-vindas à Atlas Air Service que, com seus 45 anos de experiência em aviação, apoiará o nosso time no sucesso contínuo de vendas na região”, disse Marco Tulio Pellegrini, Presidente & CEO da Embraer Aviação Executiva. “A Europa concentra a segunda maior frota de jatos executivos do mundo. Com esse acordo, reafirmamos nosso comprometimento com o mercado europeu, expandindo a rede de vendas para oferecer aos nossos clientes os melhores produtos de suas categorias.”
Sob o contrato de representação comercial, a Atlas Air Service vai trabalhar ao lado da equipe de vendas da Embraer, em linha com o plano da Companhia de ampliar a frota de jatos executivos neste mercado tradicional por meio de produtos verdadeiramente inovadores.
“É uma honra ser nomeada representante de vendas autorizada da Embraer”, disse Nicolas von Mende, CEO da Atlas Air Service. “Nosso legado no setor de aviação executiva na Europa atende todos os requisitos para uma parceria de longo prazo. Espero ansioso para apresentar aos nossos clientes as aeronaves diferenciadas da Embraer Aviação Executiva e alcançar sucesso em nossos mercados.”
AJW Aviation signs power-by-the-hour agreement with Ellinair to deliver dispatch reliability as the airline modernises fleet
August 25, 2015
London, August 24, 2015: Ellinair, the Greek airline, has chosen AJW Aviation to provide full power-by-the-hour services for its A320 aircraft. AJW Leasing will also site main base kit at its operational headquarters in Macedonia International Airport in Thessaloniki.
Since the company’s launch in 2013, Ellinair has rapidly expanded its route network, connecting mainland Greece and the Greek Islands with Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Latvia, Georgia and its latest destination, Turkey. AJW’s long-established logistics support system throughout these regions is important to Ellinair as the airline plans to fast-track its modernisation programme and increase its fleet of Airbus A320s to five aircraft within two years.
AJW has strategic hubs of commercial Airbus and Boeing spares across Russia, Kazakhstan, the Baltics, and the Mediterranean, to support a wide range of power-by-the-hour contracts, and to sustain the Company’s award-winning 24/7/365 AOG service. Colin Craig, Commercial Director – AJW Aviation, attributes this solid support network as a crucial factor in Ellinair’s decision to partner with AJW Aviation. “Our relationship with European carriers of all sizes is underpinned by the measureable value for money and excellent customer service that is embodied within an AJW flexible power-by-the-hour agreement. As Ellinair grows the operation and expands its route network, it knows it can rely upon AJW to deliver the dispatch reliability that will nurture its reputation and enhance the brand.”
Serving a global customer base of more than 1,000 airlines in 115 different countries, AJW is the ideal partner for airlines and MRO organisations requiring fully integrated support solutions to help achieve competitive advantage. With a global fleet of over 1,000 aircraft under contract, AJW provides a wide range of component coverage options, expert advice and recommendations on minimising home base stock requirements, and world class logistics.
FAA Clears Gogo’s Next Generation In-flight Internet Technology for Takeoff
August 25, 2015
Approval Clears Hurdle for Launch of Service that will Bring 20x Bandwidth Increase
CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO), the leading provider of in-flight connectivity, announced today that it has received the final Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA required to launch Gogo’s 2Ku next generation satellite connectivity service. The technology is currently installed on Gogo’s 737-500 test plane and is now cleared for in-flight testing. Gogo expects to launch commercial service of its 2Ku technology later this year.
Chilean Minister of National Defence and Commander in Chief of the Chilean Air Force visited FIDAE
August 20, 2015
They noticed on site all the details of the organization and the key innovations for the forthcoming edition that will take place from March 29 to April 3, 2016.
August 13, the Minister of National Defence, Mr Jose Antonio Gomez, with the Commander in Chief of the Chilean Air Force, General Jorge Robles visited the facilities of the International Air & Space Fair, FIDAE.
The delegation was hosted by the Commander of the Logistics Command and President of FIDAE, Lt. General Alvaro Aguirre, along with the FIDAE CEO, Colonel Fernando Silva, who gave a presentation to the Minister introducing all the arrangements and different innovations for the 19th edition of the foremost aerospace, defence and security exhibition of the American continent.
On the occasion, Colonel Silva underlined about the work performed in its more than 35 years of existence, resulting in becoming the leading business platform of the region. Furthermore, he introduced the news for its next version, focusing on the demonstration static and in flight area for RPA/UAV (drones), as well the theme pavilions and the set of specialized conferences, among other aspects.
Afterwards, the State Secretary and General Robles visited with the FIDAE directors the pavilions and chalets that will host the different exhibitors of FIDAE.
At the end of the visit, Minister Gomez spotlighted the level of preparation for FIDAE and its importance “in the international scope as this attract Defence Ministers and Commander in Chiefs from different countries, as well the most important companies from the aeronautical sector”.
“FIDAE is very important also for the relation of the Air Force with the population, which it is an opportunity to know on site its constant work towards the community”, he added.
Beechcraft celebrates 900th delivery in T-6 military training program
August 11, 2015
WICHITA, Kan. – Beechcraft Defense Company, LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced it has delivered its 900th Beechcraft T-6 military training aircraft. The milestone aircraft was delivered to the United States Navy’s Training Air Wing 5 based at Whiting Field in Milton, Florida, during a ceremony today at the company’s headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. The aircraft represents the 224th T-6B military trainer delivered to the U.S. Navy as part of the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) program.
“Building the most efficient and effective military flight trainer is of utmost importance to us,” said Russ Bartlett, president, Beechcraft Defense Company. “Having logged more than 2.5 million flight hours globally – and now delivering 900 aircraft – the Beechcraft T-6 continues to prove it is one of the most utilized and trusted aircraft training platforms in the world.”
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