Air news gives an overview on air transport globally on growth, Decline and new Innovations which give aviators an idea on which strategy to apply in the existing air transport business environment.
There three segments of air news that this article will dwell on as below,
(1)BUSINESS JET NEWS.
The launch of Legacy 650 jet by Embrear Manufacturer of other aircrafts like turbo prop for both cargo and passengers. It was during an air show of National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) exhibition that this news were availed.Ambrear company revealed its NEW Legacy 650 Jet the large executive jet category aircraft based on the successful platform of the super mid-size Legacy 650 which will provide longer range for up to 14 passengers currently, two Legacy 650s are performing flight tests with certification and first deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2010. The Legacy development costs are already included in the company’s research and in development plan for 2009-2010 and therefore; do not affect the guidelines previously provided by Embrear.
The Legacy 650 will fly up to 3,900 nautical miles nonstop with four passengers or 3,800 nautical miles with eight passengers, meaning approximately 500nm further than the Legacy 600. This significant increase in range was accomplished through extensive airframe modifications, such as reinforced wing and landing gear, larger fuel capacity, the new highly efficient and more powerful Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 engines. Honeywell’s new primus Elite avionics suite will equip the Legacy 650 future legacy 600s.
All of this is done while maintaining the same comfortable and functional interior of the Legacy 600,with its three distinct cabin zones and gallery, as well as the claimed large compartment of any executive jet.
Cabin noise levels were reduced with a state-of-the-art sound insulation package and the high-speed internet data link has been upgraded to Immarsats swift broad-band system. Besides its longer range ,the Legacy 650 has outstanding performance capabilities in such hot and/or high destinations as Dubai, Aspen, and Telluride (US) ,and Toluca (Mexico) .La Paz (Bolivia) also becomes a viable destination for the Legacy 650, due to the high attitude landing and take off capability that allows the aircraft to operate out of airports at elevations up to 13,800 feet it will also be one of largest executive jets allowed to fly in and out of the Cannes-Mandelieu (France) and London city (UK) airports.
Maximum operating speed (VMO) has increased to 300 KCAS below 8000 feet and 45 degrees maximum flap extended speed (vfe) increased to 160 KIAS, resulting in greater operational flexibility. Two Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 engines power the Legacy 650 .This refined version of the AE 3007A1E engine combines an advanced wide-chord fan with a service-proven core-over 35-million hours of operations on all AE3007 models and updated full authority digital engine control(FADEC) software that optimizes fuel consumption during cruise. With 9020 pounds of thrust each, the engines produce an average of 29% less carbon dioxide (co2) than competitor’s older aircraft and up to 22% less than current –generation jets. They also comply with the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) stage IV noise.
(2)MILITARY NEWS.
Boeing receives Australian Industry Award for F-111 support. On October 2, 2009, in Brisbane received an Engineering Excellence Award, Resource Development Category , from the Queensland Division of Engineers Australia. The Award from the states top engineering organization recognizes Boeing Defense Australia’s best practices in support of Australia’s F-111 strike aircraft fleet.” For almost 15 years, Boeing defense Australia (BDA) has implemented innovative maintenance and engineering practices for the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) aging F-111 aircraft to ensure the platforms air superiority, despite the emergence of more modern fighter/bomber aircraft.
According to Mr. Dubby ,Managing Director and Vice President of BDA the close working relationship with RAAF key projects to keep the F-111 flying safely and effectively such as Avionics upgrade programmes Hardware/software installations and wing sustainment programmes .The successful rollout of these projects and new technologies ,exemplifier the BDA Engineering teams professionalism and innovation. Boeing Defense Australia , wholly owned Boeing subsidiary and a business unit of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, has nearly 2000 employees at 13 locations throughout Australia supporting programmes for the Australia government and defense forces, International and commercial customers.
(3) AFRICAN AIRLINES NEWS
REBRANDED AIRLINE. Lagos-Virgin Nigeria has rebranded itself as Nigerian Eagle Airlines following the departure of Richard Bransons Virgin Group from Airline earlier this year. The New company has meanwhile already started repainting the aircraft in a new livery.
AIRBUS CONSIDERED. Nairobi-Kenya Airways is reportedly considering the purchase of between six and nine airbus A330-200S to meet capacity demands.
OUAGADOUGOU. Royal Air is a Mali-based leasing company that has started operations with two Lockheed L1011 Tri-Star passenger jets.
GHANA STARTS UP. Accra-Meridian Airlines is a new start –up cargo carrier based in Ghana. It has started operations with a fleet of three DC-8 Freighters.
ETHIOPIAN GROWTH. Addis Ababa-Fresh from celebrating having been awarded the airline of the year 2009, Ethiopian Airlines has further expanded its route network with the start of new services to Mombas, Conakry and Monrovia. The carrier has also added second MD-11 FREIGHTER to boost its cargo capacity. A second Boeing 737-800 has also joined the fleet. This aircraft has a capacity for 16 passengers in Business class and 138 passengers in the Economy class and will be operated on the Africa and Middle East routes.
The carrier has expanded its operations increasing flight frequencies to its eleven destinations in Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Ethiopian Airlines will add four weekly flights to Nairobi and Dare-salaam two weekly flights to Accra, Delhi, Beijing and one weekly flight to Stockholm, Tel AVIV, Bamako, Dakar, Juba and Lubumbashi.
STELLAR GROWTH. Johannesburg-South African based cargo airline, Star Air Cargo, has added an additional Boeing 737-200 to its fleet based at OR Tambo International Airport.
ATR ORDER. Tripoli- Libyan Airlines placed an order for two ATR 42-500S at the recent LAVEX 2009 aviation expo in Tripoli. The aircraft valued at some $ 35-million, are expected to be delivered by year-end. This order marks the first entry of the manufacturer into the Libyan Marketplace and sees a return of turbo prop aircraft to the Libyan carriers’ fleet.
OPERATIONS RESTARTED. Cairo- Egyptian charter airline, Midwest Airlines, has resumed services with a single Boeing 737-600. Its destinations include Bratislava and a number of Polish Cities.
TURBOPROP EXPANSION. Nairobi- Blue Bird Aviation is yet another African carrier to take delivery of the Bombardier DASH8 –Q400 turbo prop. It recently acquired two former SAS operated aircraft for operations from its Wilson Airport base.
JAPANESE TRAFFIC RIGHTS. The Kenyan Government has requested Japan to consider giving traffic rights to Kenya Airways to establish a direct flight between Kenya & Japan
With the above air news reports you will able to know where the aviation industry is heading and where to add more product lines and where to remove because you be up dated on growth and decline and new developments.
Anthony A Juma Editor/Senior Aviation Manager at Wings Over Africa Aviation Limited and your guide to airnews and global aviation ,business jet, military and african airlines news and for more information visit www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com or email info@wingsoverafrica-aviation.com
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