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2012 FEBRUARY No. 2 (36)
AIRBERLIN STARTS USING SATELLITE-BASED PRECISION LANDING SYSTEM FOR REGULAR FLIGHT OPERATIONS Follow ing the German Federal Office for Air Traffic Control’s accreditation of the ground station for the new satellite-based approach and landing system GBAS (Ground Based Augmentation System) as a primary landing system, airberlin w ill be the first airline in Europe to use satellite-based landings on regular flights at Bremen Airport. Read more >
BOEING, LION AIR FINALIZE HISTORIC ORDER FOR UP TO 380 737S Boeing and Jakarta-based Lion Air finalized a firm order for 201 737 MAXs and 29 Next-Generation 737900ERs (extended range). The agreement, first announced last November in Indonesia, also includes purchase rights for an additional 150 airplanes. Read more >
FL Technics Jets launches a wheel and brake service shop for Hawker FL Technics Jets, a company offering complex business jets technical maintenance solutions, continues to expand its production capabilities by introducing technical maintenance services for Haw ker BAe-125 series NLG/MLG aircraft w heels and brakes. Read more >
Boeing has completed the certification of 747-8 Freighter in Russia and CIS Region The Aviation Registry of Interstate Aviation Committee (AR IAC) in Russian and CIS Region has issued the supplemental type certificate for Boeing 747. The Federal Air Transport Agency has already issued the license for commercial transportation using aviatime.mailer.lt/email/Avia-Time-36-39070/view
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Embraer Delivers 300th Phenom Jet Embraer recently delivered the 300th Phenom jet, capping off the latest series of milestones w hich includes the assembly and first flight of the initial aircraft from the Company’s year-old Melbourne facility in Florida, USA. Embraer recently shifted global operations for its business jets from Brazil to Melbourne, w here it is creating 200 engineering and technical jobs in an area hard hit by reductions in the Space Shuttle program.
FL Technics Training adds New Part-147 Type Training Course for Bom bardier CRJ Technicians
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Aircraft technical maintenance training organization FL Technics Training has introduced a new course for the future Bombardier CL-600-2B19 family aircraft maintenance specialists. The process of certification authorizing the company to organize Bombardier CL-6002B19 technical maintenance type training courses in accordance w ith the European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) Part 147 requirements w as completed by the Lithuanian Civil Aviation Administration in February, 2012.
Selecting the optimal engine for the A320 NEO: the PW1100G GTF or the CFMI-Leap-X? The discussions among aviation experts in w estern media regarding the potential w inner in the A320 NEO engine race are rapidly gaining acceleration. There seems to be tw o major competitors that are currently closest to the finishing line: the Pratt & Whitney produced PW1100G GTF and the markedly improved new generation CFMI (CFMI-Leap-X). With respect to the declared fuel characteristics and operating efficiency, Avia Solutions Group experts point out, that the present aircraft technical maintenance and support market is 5-6 times larger than the new ly-delivered engine market. Read more >
Indonesia’s Wings Air to become the largest ATR operator with 60 aircraft Indonesia’s fast grow ing carrier Lion Air and the European regional turboprop manufacturer ATR today signed a contract for the purchase of 27 additional ATR 72600 aircraft. Once these aircraft w ill be integrated into the fleet of Lion Air’s regional subsidiary Wings Air, it w ill become the largest operator of ATR aircraft in the w orld, w ith a total fleet of 60 aircraft (20 ATR 72-500s and 40 ATR 72-600s). Read more >
Aeroflot carry more than 14 mln passengers over the year – 2011 Aeroflot – Russian airlines has finalized the results of December and 12 months of 2011. Russian Airlines has flow n more than 14 million passengers this year, the company said. Read more >
First pilots have joined the AviationCV.com Cadet Program Since its launch just few months ago, the AviationCV.com Cadet Pilot Program has been receiving more and more attention. The Pilot Training/Educational Cadet Program and the Line Training Program have already been joined by 9 pilots from Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, the Great Britain and the Netherlands. The programs w ill not only enable pilots to gain the B737 CL or A320 type of qualification and more than 500 hours of flying experience but w ill also allow them to enjoy a pilot career in airlines for at least 6 years. Another 200 candidates are w aiting for the next screening to begin.
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The new ly launched Part-147 Bombardier CRJ aircraft type maintenance training program is entitled the “Bombardier CL-6002B19 (GE CF34) B1.1 and B2 Sub-categories’ Aircraft Theoretical Training Course Program” and comprises a theoretical course on how to maintain aircraft fuselage, engines and their components. “Within the last several years w e have significantly expanded not only the geography of our training courses but also the spectrum of programs for the maintenance training of different types of aircraft. With regards to the aviation industry tendencies in both Eastern Europe and the emerging markets w e offer training programs for the most popular aircraft types as w ell as the increasingly sought-after regional jets (such as the CRJ) and w ide-body aircraft,” says the Deputy Head of FL Technics Training Dainius Sakalauskas.
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Rolls-Royce Trent XWB completes first test flight The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine has taken to the skies for the first time, pow ering an Airbus A380 test aircraft in Toulouse, France. The aircraft flew w ith one of its four Trent 900 engines replaced by a Trent XWB. The Trent XWB is the most efficient civil aircraft engine on offer in the w orld and w ill pow er the new Airbus A350 XWB. Read more >
Record-breaking passenger volume at Helsinki Airport and at other Finavia Airports 2011 w as a record-breaking year at Finavia Airports in Finland, as the total number of passengers exceeded 19 million for the first time ever. Compared to 2010, this marked a 16% increase in the total number of passengers. Read more >
Sabena technics signs license agreement with Boeing The VIP completion branch of Sabena technics, the rising completion center, has entered into a licensing agreement for the modification of Boeing aircraft. The new license comes as part of the ramp-up of the VIP aircraft completion and upgrade activity at the Bordeaux, France facility of Sabena technics. Read more >
Pakistan International Airlines Finalize Order for 5 Boeing 777-300ERs Boeing and Pakistan International Airlines announced a firm order for five 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes. Valued at nearly $1.5 billion at list prices, the order also includes purchase rights to Pakistan International Airlines for five additional 777300ERs. Read more >
AirAsia Japan receives AOC from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau AirAsia Japan Co., Ltd., announced today that it has received Air Operators Certificate, required by the Civil Aeronautics Act, from the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Read more >
Estonian Air transitions to all Em braer E-Jets fleet Estonian Air has selected Embraer’s family of E-Jets to revamp its entire fleet of narrow body and regional jets. The national flag carrier of Estonia and Embraer have signed a contract for the purchase of three E175s and one E190. Estonian Air w ill also take eight additional aircraft, four E170s and four E190s, under a combination of lease agreements w ith third parties and leasing companies. The direct purchase from Embraer is subject to the approval of Estonian Air’s Supervisory Council. The first of four E170s leased from Finnair is entering service this month, w hile the aircraft on firm order w ill be delivered in the second semester of 2014.
Opening of new A380 hangar at Lufthansa Technik Philippines Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), one of the largest providers of aircraft maintenance services in Asia, has opened a third hangar in Manila for w ork on w idebody aircraft. With this step, the company is preparing for the technical support of the w orld’s largest commercial aircraft. aviatime.mailer.lt/email/Avia-Time-36-39070/view
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Finnair sub-leases four Embraer 170 aircraft to Estonian Air Finnair has signed an agreement on the sublease of four Embraer 170 aircraft to Estonian Air. In this w ay the company continues to optimize its narrow body fleet. It is a part of Finnair’s savings program that targets annual savings of 140 million euros. Read more >
Direct Maintenance Commence B777 Line Maintenance For Malaysia Airlines Direct Maintenance is proud to announce it has commenced supporting the daily B777200 operation of Malaysia Airlines at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport as from today. Services provided include dedicated line maintenance services to the B777-200 (RR Trent engines) aircraft at arrival and departure, aircraft tow ing, cabin interior maintenance and in-flight entertainment system support. Read more >
Transaero intends to sign a firm contract on delivery of 6 Sukhoi Superjet 100s Transaero intends to sign a firm contract on delivery of 6 SSJ 100s w ith an option for 10 additional vehicles in the nearest future. It has been reported by the CEO of Transaero, Olga Pleshakova. Read more >
Airbus foresees dem and for 400 new aircraft in Spain by 2030 According to Airbus´ forecast, air traffic in Spain w ill almost double by 2030. Spanish airlines’ w ill need some 400 new passenger aircraft over the next 20 years. The total market value for the renew al and eco-efficient expansion of the Spanish passenger aircraft fleet is estimated at US$45 billion. The drive for these additional aircraft comes from the need to replace less efficient aircraft w ith more eco-efficient jets and from the grow th in domestic and international air travel demand. The Airbus forecast reinforces Spain’s position in the global aviation market. The region’s passenger aircraft fleet of above 100 seats w ill have increased by 81%, from around 244 aircraft in 2010 to a total of 441 aircraft in 2030. Of today’s fleet 203 aircraft w ill be replaced w ith more eco-efficient types and 197 aircraft, nearly one half of the new aircraft demand, w ill be for grow th to, from and w ithin the Spanish market.
Bombardier awards Learjet 85 contract to Comtek Advanced Structures Avcorp Industries is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Comtek Advanced Structures (Comtek), has been aw arded a contract by Bombardier Aerospace under w hich Comtek w ill design, manufacture and support the floor panels for the Learjet 85* business jet. Comtek currently supplies the floor panels for Bombardier’s Q400* turboprop and CRJ700*, CRJ900* and CRJ1000* regional jets and has done so since the program’s start. Read more >
JAL Places Order for Twenty Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners The JAL Group (JAL) has announced an order of tw enty Boeing 787-9 aircraft, w hich it intends to deploy on medium to long haul international routes after fiscal year 2015, as part of its Mid-Term Management Plans for fiscal years 2012 to 2016. Read more >
Fokker Services Asia Opens New Regional Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Singapore Fokker Services Asia celebrates the opening of its new centre of excellence for heavy maintenance and support of regional aircraft platforms at Seletar AeroSpace Park in Singapore. The new 80m free span hangar and office complex can accommodate 3 regional aircraft. aviatime.mailer.lt/email/Avia-Time-36-39070/view
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Locatory.com: 3 simple ways to turn surplus inventory into cash The common purpose of aircraft parts supply chain is to procure the required part in due time at the most convenient location. The secondary objective is to implement the most effective parts acquisition management processes.
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Airlines worldwide Etihad Airw ays introduces lightw eight cargo containers Austrian Airlines reinforces core markets and increases frequencies to Eastern Europe China Express Airlines to Operate up to Eleven Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen Aircraft Finnair seeks partner to accelerate Nordic Champion strategy, aims for significantly low er costs in European traffic Cooperation betw een Royal Jordanian and airberlin frequent flyer programs Etihad Airw ays Opens First European Guest Contact Centre In Manchester Etihad Airw ays Continues Africa Expansion With New Flights To Lagos, Nigeria Air Namibia expands fleet w ith order for tw o A319s Estonian Air chose Embraer E-Jet family to support its long-term strategy airberlin to be part of onew orld alliance from 20 March Wizz Air to move operations to Warsaw Modlin Airport South African Airw ays(SAA) Introduces Non-stop Flights to Beijing, China Air Arabia fourth quarter net profit rises seven per cent to AED 78.7 million Cebu Pacific Air chooses CIT for A330 leases Delta Expands Partnership w ith China Eastern, China Southern BOC Aviation leases four new A320-200 aircraft to Dragonair Gulf Air strengthens operations in Saudi Arabia w ith more flights
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Airports in EU and CIS Prague airport playing its part in industry effort on climate change Lambert Airport Show s Upsw ing in Passengers for 2011
Secretary of State Opens Flight School at Birm ingham Airport The Rt. Hon. Dr Vince Cable MP, The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, has officially opened Birmingham Airport’s ‘Flight School’. ‘Flight School’ is a long-term partnership betw een the Airport, its education partners and Midlands businesses, all w orking together to create a dedicated learning zone for the exclusive use of schools and colleges. The facility is equipped w ith PCs, AV equipment and classroom furniture to enable students to have a fully functioning learning facility w ithin an exciting business environment. The facility also offers dedicated areas for use by primary and secondary students and unrivalled view s across the runw ay.
Birmingham Airport Invests in Solar Pow er Dubai Airports Launches Emirati Graduate Development Programm Vnukovo Airport and Transaero Airlines Signed Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation
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Aircraft market and industry Spirit Airlines firms up 75 A320 Family order including 45 A320neo SSJ100 gets EASA Certification aviatime.mailer.lt/email/Avia-Time-36-39070/view
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Boeing Delivers First 747-8 and 777 Freighters to Korean Air Gulfstream to Show case Three Aircraft at Singapore Airshow 2012 Singapore Airlines to Launch Boeing’s Electronic Logbook Solution Boeing 787 Dreamliner Debuts in Bankok for Dream Tour AVIC Leasing and Bombardier Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Aircraft Financing Boeing to Begin Final Phase of 737 MAX Wind Tunnel Testing Sukhoi Company to present the Su-35 fighter for the first time at Singapore Air Show 2012 Pratt & Whitney Wins $200 Million PW4000 Advantage70 Engine Order from Korean Air Rolls-Royce w ins $210m order from Air Pacific Boeing Aw arded Performance Based Logistics Contract for Sustainment of Korea F-15Ks EASA Type Certificate for Sukhoi Superjet 100 is handed over to Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company AviationCV.com: Lack of cooperation among the cabin crew members may lead to flight safety breach
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MRO Overview LAN Signs With AFI KLM E&M For Boeing 777F APU Care FL Technics Jets to provide maintenance services for the Russian Federation registered aircraft Locatory.com: in the nearest future PMA parts w ill occupy a large market share in the Asian-Pacific region Luxair Contracts w ith AFI KLM E&M for Boeing Next-Generation 737 APU Servicing OceanAir signs multiyear Landing Gear Overhaul deal w ith Fokker Services Locatory.com: Aircraft parts supply chain management using Webinars
by a pilot preparing for his initial contact w ith a potential em ployer? For many years now airlines as w ell as other pilot recruitment agencies have been conducting pilot screening and selection procedures. As a result, they have come up w ith a list of mistakes most frequently made by candidates. AviationCV.com has observed that many candidates fail to land a job simply because of a poor introduction or an inadequate resume containing minor elementary mistakes or incorrect information. “Recruitment specialists usually spend no more than a minute on brow sing through CVs therefore the right introduction is the key tow ards entering further selection stages. A proper candidate’s CV must contain concisely and clearly presented information covering the facts confirming relevant education and professional experience only. Moreover, as a common practice in the pilot recruitment sector, a CV must be presented together w ith a number of documents supporting the information provided – copies of licenses, certificates and diplomas,” explained the CEO of AviationCV.com Skaiste Knyzaite.
Opening of new A380 hangar at Lufthansa Technik Philippines FL Technics Training: the highly competitive market is becoming tight for people qualified as only mechanics or only engineers FL Technics Training: w ill technical maintenance specialists sw itch their tool boxes for computers? Turkish Technic signs heavy maintenance contract w ith Saudi Aramco TAME extends their trust in Barfieldfor the full support of their new ATR fleet Locatory.com: Innovative MRO solutions – a prerequisite for the successful grow th of aviation industry in the Asian Pacific region ST Aerospace clinches CFM56-7B engine maintenance contract Fokker Services Asia Opens New Regional Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Singapore SIA Engineering Secures MRO Contract for Scoot B777 Fleet Jet Aviation Basel adds Tail & Wing Dock certified for BBJ and Airbus 320 series aircraft MTU Maintenance Hannover provides maintenance for Atlasjet Airlines Locatory.com: passenger traffic grow th in Latin American w ill trigger a bigger demand for aviation spare parts
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Baltic Aviation Academ y tips on how to land your first job as a pilot Baltic Aviation Academy has recently conducted a research about pilot recruitment process and interview ed a number of their ow n instructors as w ell as the employees of their follow ing clients and partners: Small Planet Airlines, LOT Airlines, White Airw ays, Vueling Airlines and SkyWork Airlines. Although the pilot recruitment process may differ among companies, it usually involves four stages w ith pre-selection after each of them: CV evaluation, an HR department interview follow ed by tests and psychological assessments, a 6/7
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full flight simulator (FFS) test and a technical interview w ith instructors. Finally the remaining candidates are invited for a meeting w ith the Director of Flight Operations. During the w ebinar, the Baltic Aviation Academy employee w ill discuss each stage in more detail and w ill provide the participants w ith a number of useful tips as w ell as advice about w hich strategies to consider and w hich to avoid altogether.
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