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Flight News On Aviation Sports and Showcasing Of Helicopters,Business Jets,Military Aircrafts in Cape Town ,South Africa

As the gates opened on the first day of the 2010 Africa Aerospace and Defence show at the Ysterplaat Air Force Base, in Cape Town, on September 21, the numerous trade visitors spreading out over the exhibition area were greeted by arguably the largest concentration of military and civilian fixed-and rotor-winged aircraft yet seen at a single venue in Africa.

Added on this were the numerous indoor and outdoor display stands featuring virtually every imaginable item of aeronautical hard- and software from fasteners, nuts and bolts through the whole spectrum to the latest state-of-the-art avionics, ordinance, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles-you name it and it is a pound to a penny bet that somewhere, perhaps in the many cavernous halls, you would have found it on display or being promoted in some way.

The more than 200 exhibitors came from 30 countries around the globe which also set a new record for the biennial series.

It was not long before the turnstiles began clicking over with the rapid tattoo of machinegun fire as AAD 2010 headed steadily towards being what will no doubt go down in the annals as the biggest aviation exhibition South Africa has ever seen, giving a clear signal that the industry was convinced that, at least as far as it was concerned anyway, the economic crisis appeared to be coming to an end, or at least easing.

Business Jets in Plenty

This show was the occasion for most of the top-of-the-range corporate jet manufacturers to display their best.

At Ysterplaat, they ranged from the “heavy iron” such the VIP-configured Boeing 727 displayed by paramount; a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 showcased by Elite Jet with AirQuarius showing off one of its Fokker F.28 Fellowships, to be followed by the equally luxurious, but slightly smaller, Gulfstream G550, Dassault Falcon 7X and the Embraer Legacy 650(which is making its public debut in Africa at the show).

Both Airbus and Boeing, although not having “in the flesh” examples on display, nevertheless had models and literature promoting their corporate jets based on the A320 and B737 families respectively.

Embraer, at AAD 2008, surprised both the organizers and the crowd by arriving with one of its regional jetliners half-way through the show and, at the time of writing, it was not beyond the bounds of possibility that it might do the same again this year.

The Brazilian manufacturer also had examples of both its phenom 100 and phenom 300 smaller jets on view.

Bombardier fielded a Learjet 45XR and a Canadian 300 with the possibility of a Learjet 60XR also on view later in the week.

Cessna had the new Citation CJ4 making its maiden appearance in South Africa showcased alongside a Citation Sovereign and its entry level Mustag on view, as well as turboprop Caravan.

National Airways Corporation, distributor of Hawker Beech craft Products did not want to be outdone and they showcased the flagship Hawker 4000 corporate jet, along with the new Beech King Air 350i turboprop, both making dramatic entrances having flown from Johannesburg using Sasol’s new 100% synthetic jet fuel announced at the show.

The PAC750 turboprop and a chartered Boeing 737 were involved in this fuel venture. National Airways Corporation also fielded a Beech 1900 Missionator.

Airbus versus Boeing

As is the norm at most air shows where the two giant airframe manufacturers are present, there were claims and counter-claims about their various aircraft types bandied about at AAD.Both Airbus and Boeing were heavily represented by their respective military and civilian divisions.

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On the civilian side, Airbus concentrated more on its new A350XWB and Boeing on its 787 Dreamliner.As far as flying examples of their respective aircraft were concerned, they had to rely on the good offices of the airlines which took part in the Public Day flying displays.

But the Russian pavilion had a trump card up its sleeve as far as the airliner side of the show was concerned .As it did at the recent Farnborough International Show in England, the Irkut Corporation heavily promoted what is dubbed as “Russia’s 21st Century Airliner”. Irkut is the prime contractor for this aircraft, the MC-21, which is already attracting sizeable orders.

Airbus and the University of Cape Town have agreed to launch a biomimicry-based research project which could prompt a mindset change to how large commercial jetliners are flown on long routes. The project forms part of Airbus’ global research and technology program me.

In conjunction with the South African Department of Trade and Industry’s National Aerospace Centre of Excellence, Airbus has also engaged the University of Stellenbosch, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, University of Pretoria, WITS University and Industrial Research, which are involved in several research projects for Airbus.

Records Galore

Public turnout figures for the Friday and Saturday air show days will be made known in November” show wrap-up” feature, but here,too,record attendance figures were possible if the weather played ball.

Another record set by the first day was the concentration of helicopters of all shapes and sizes ranging from the locally manufactured A600 Talon light helicopter from Rotorway,through the EC-120,EC-130 B4 and AS350 B3 helicopters from Euro copter to the Bell 429 which was officially launched in South Africa at gala presentation at NAC headquarters at Lanseria International Airport five days before hand and then flown to AAD to make its first official public appearance.

Another helicopter which made its South African debut at AAD 2010 was the light Ansat Russian-built,multi-purpose helicopter, its unique performance and equipment allowing it to operate around-the clock in all weather conditions.

This was one of the many different types and sizes of helicopters heavily promoted in the Russian pavilion by the Russian Helicopters Conglomerate.

Added to these helicopters was the wide range of military “whirly birds” fielded by both the South African and United States air forces.

The USAF had on display a wide variety of attack and transport helicopters, all of which were flown to South Africa aboard two C-5 Galaxy heavy-lift transports and a C-17 Globe master 111.These helicopters were the Euro copter UH72A Lakota, the type only recently having joined the air force fleet; Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Knight, a combat cum-search and rescue version of the HH-60 PAVE Hawk; an MH-60 Night Hawk and a Bell OPH-58 Kiowa.

The SAAF DISPLAYED THREE Agust Westland A109 light utility models; at least one Oryx medium helicopter; three Euro copter BK.117s,four AgustaWestland SuperLynx 300 maritime helicopters and,one of the surprises of the show, two South African-manufactured Rooivalks fresh from having their grounding restriction lifted.

The SAAF helicopter line-up formed part of a 60-plus turnout of the forces aircraft both new and old as part of the SAAFs 90th anniversary celebrations.

Heading the list were the Griped fighters-both single- and two-seat versions; the Hawk Mk.120 lead-in fighter trainers, a large turn-out about 20-plus Pilatus Mk.7 Astra turboprop trainers, two C130BZ Hercules transports, anumber of CASA 212 and Cessna Caravan light transports/liaison aircraft and four Douglas C-47TP transports.

Topping off this array, were the unforgettable formation aerobatic displays by Silver Falcons.

This mass display by the SAAF is also considered to be something of a record, at least as far as a peacetime exhibition is concerned.

Meanwhile, Euro copter and ATE have begun local firing tests on their collaborative stand Alone Weapons System (SAWS), which is a low-cost self-defence weapons module designed to be installed on Euro copters light and medium products. A SAWS equipped AS-550″Fennec” was on exhibition at AAD 2010.

Euro copter also hosted the second Air bone Law Enforcement seminar at AAD 210 for Southern African Law enforcement and crime prevention agencies. This was a fitting curtain-raiser ahead of the delivery of a new AS350BE Squirrel to the Namibian Police which took place at the expo.

Heavy Lift Competition

The C-17 Globe master was joined by a Lockheed Martin C-130J to bolster the United States’ bid to capture the South Africa Air Forces requirement for long-range, heavy-lift transport aircraft now that the SA Governments order for the Airbus A400M turboprop airlifter has been withdrawn.

Airbus has not given up hope on the failed contract, and was operating “behind the scenes” at the show, as was Embraer no doubt with its still in-the-design-stage KC 390.

Another SAAF competition is designated “project Saucepan” which is the code name for the SAAFs requirement for a replacement maritime-cum-light transport aircraft and here Airbus Military will be punting its CASA 295 and the Italians their Alenia C27J Spartan, the latter on show “in the flesh”.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AAD 2010 was also used extensively to promote unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV) with both SouthAfrican and United States much to the fore.

For example ,Boeing brought its Scan Eagle to the show which was displayed alongside the General Atomics MQ-1 Predator and the AAI RQ-7Shadow.Anumber of South African exhibits in this field were due to have been on show, but no specific announcement had been made by the time of going to press.

On the other hand, a very interesting exhibit was to be found on the African Astronautics stand where the company showcased its Flying Robots FR-102 soft-wing UAV.

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Flight News On Business Jet Manufacturers Embraer Boost African Fleets,Dassault Evaluates Laminar Designs & Future Aircraft Trends

Two African airlines have either received or are about to receive,Embraer regional jets to boost their respective fleets, the first delivery going to Kenya Airways thus continuing the carriers drive to grow and modernize its aircraft fleet.

The aircraft is the very first E190 advanced Range (AR) aircraft to emerge from Embraers factory in San Jose Dos Campos, Brazil, and it has joined Kenya Airways existing fleet of Embraer 170s, bringing the total E-jet fleet size to six aircraft.

The new E190AR will service the Lusaka, Kigali, Bujumbura and Maputo routes.

Scheduled for delivery this month to Windhoek-based Air Namibia are three former Air France ERJ135 jets which will replace some of the national flag carrier’s turboprops and help develop its route network.

The aircraft have been leased from the ECC Leasing Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer, which arranged the deal with the Air France subsdiary, Regional Compagnie Aerienne Europeenne.

The aircraft, configured in a 37-seat layout, will be operated from Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport, as well as the downtown Eros Airport and will be used exclusively on domestic services.

Dassault Evaluates Laminar Designs

Dassault Aviation recently performed a successful flight test to evaluate potential applications of a laminar wing for large business jets. The flight was performed with a Falcon 7X at Dassaults Flight Test centre in Istres, France.

The tests are part of the “smart fixed wing aircraft” one of the integrated technology demonstrators of the European Clean Sky initiative .Clean Sky, one of Europe’s largest research initiatives ever, aims to develop technologies for cleaner and quieter next-generation aircraft which will enter service beyond 2020.

The flight evaluated a new infrared (IR) camera technology, developed by FLIR, which is capable of measuring temperature gradients in high altitude/low temperature and pressure environments. The camera measured differences in surface temperatures between laminar and turbulent areas of the horizontal tail plane on the Falcon 7X.

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Although the Falcon 7X is not based on a laminar design, at high altitudes a laminarity of up to 40% was predicted on the upper surface of the horizontal tail. Measurements from the IR camera placed at the top of the vertical tail were performed to provide experimental validation.

“The results, which are still under analysis by Dassault Aviation and ONERA, (the French national aerospace research centre) do show laminar extensions as expected,” said Philippe Rostand, future Flacon programmes project manager. “The tests also permitted us to qualify new measurements techniques and equipment that will be used in future test flights to be flown by Dassault,Airbus and the other European partners on an even larger scale, such as the smart laminar wing’ that will be flight tested in 2014 on a modified Airbus A340-300 test aircraft.”

Among other aerodynamic innovations, a laminar wing offers the largest potential for a dramatic decrease in drag. Laminar wings are wings are currently only used on sailplanes and small business jets. Initial studies indicates a potential 5-10% drag decrease and corresponding reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions with a laminar wing design on a large aircraft .Demonstration and analysis on a larger scale have yet to be performed to confirm possible efficient and safe application on larger aircraft.

Dassault Aviation previously performed a series of successful test flights with an experimental laminar airfoil from 1986-1989 on a modified Falcon 50. “Today, better measurement tools and production methods are in place to implement what we’ve learned so that we can someday bring these exciting findings into reality,” said Rostand.

Future Aircraft Trends

Cabin Comfort will take centre stage over the next few years with passenger expectations on the rise and it was predicted that the current standard 60-inch seat pitch in business class would soon be replaced with a fully flat bed.

This opinion was expressed by Andy Shank land, vice president marketing for Airbus, at a recent Thai Airways International conference.

Global health trends are also set to impact the aviation industry over the next few years and airlines will be expected to accommodate larger passengers, especially in its economy classes. This will happen sooner than expected with the World Health Organization predicting that more than, 5 billion people will be classified as overweight or obese by 2015.

Cabins allowing for wider seats will be well worth the investment, and could well translate into a competitive advantage in the near future.

“Passenger expectations are also driving change in terms of in-flight services and the seamless integration of mobile services will soon become the norm. Trends indicate that air travelers will deem trouble-free connection and mobile availability while in the air more important than in-flight entertainment.

“In the interim, more consumers will bring their own entertainment onboard, and will expect to see a wide spread convergence of TV,PC,Phone,MP3 player, video player and cameras in the near future,” said Shankland.

“Eco efficiency will further establish itself on the airline industry’s agenda and the aim is to significantly reduce CO2 emissions per passenger by lowering cabin weight and offering more efficient use of space.Theindustry is already exploring innovative seating configurations including staggered front-facing and toe-to-toe arrangements. Innovative gallery designs can save up to 1200kilograms and gain between three and 10 seats. In addition, lighter seats could save up to 2000 kilograms and de-centralized in-flight entertainment a further 600 kilograms.

“The aviation industry has never been a static one and it is clear that clear that passengers are becoming a major driving force behind airline trends. Its imperative that we respond accordingly to ensure that e remains relevant, successful and competitive,” he said.

“The presentation by Shank land was an insightful one, and highlighted the necessary steps airlines will be expected to take in the next few years,” commented Niruth Sripawatakul, general manager of Central, Eastern and Southern Africa for THAI.

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Qatar Airways has claimed yet further key international awards, winning three accolades at two glittering award ceremonies in Dubai.

The Doha-based five star carriers retained its leading Business Class Airline in the Middle East title as voted by travel industry professionals in the prestigious World Travel Awards an honour that the airline has now held for five consecutive years.

The airlines innovation exclusive Premium Terminal for First and Business Class Passengers at Doha International Airport was named Leading Airport Lounge in the Middle East .The two awards were presented at a ceremony held at The Address in Dubai Marina where acclaimed international singer Nancy Ajram was the star performer of the night.

At a separate ceremony organized by Business Traveler Middle East for travel industry professionals held at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Qatar Airways took home the airline award for Best Economy Class in the Middle East for the second year running.

Readers of the monthly magazine based their voting on cabin comfort and in-flight service. The airline which offers superior space with an Economy seat pitch of up to 34 inches-above the industry norm-recently began introducing seat back entertainment across its cabins on the new Airbus A320 family of aircraft.

The British Embassy Consul General in Dubai, Guy Warrington, presented the evenings awards and the latest accolades demonstrate Qatar Airways commitment to offering the traveling public with unrivalled levels of in-flight service.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said: “Most airlines invest heavily in developing their premium cabins and, while we continue to do this, Qatar Airways strives to innovate in Economy Class ensuring our high standards are maintained and passenger expectations are exceeded worldwide.”

The wards coincided with Arabian Travel Market-the Middle East s premier travel trade event taking place in Dubai where Qatar Airways is participating with a prominent exhibition stand.

More than 400 leading figures from across the regional and international travel and tourism industry attended both events.

Al Baker added:”Winning the Leading Business Class category five years in a row and Leading Airport Lounge once again proves that we have an outstanding product, which continues to convince travel industry professionals and our customer’s year on year.”

The World Travel Awards were conceived in 1993 to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the world’s travel and tourism industry. Now in their discerning travelers have come to regard the World Travel Awards as the very best endorsement that a travel product can hope to receive.

ANA Pilots First Customer Crew To Fly Boeing 787 Dream liner

On May 13 Boeing and two ANA (All Nippon Airways) pilots flew the Boeing 787 Dream liner for the first time .The airplane they flew is the first of six flight-test airplanes. The two-hour-and-40-minute flight took place over Washington State.

Flying the 787 for the first time were ANA pilots Capt. Masayuki Ishii, director of 787 pre-operations planning, and Capt. Masami Tsukamoto, manager of 787 pre-operations pilots. On board were Capt. Mike Carriker, Boeing 787 chief test pilot, apt. Christine Walsh and Scott Fancher, Vice president and general manager of the 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

“The flight was a customer demonstration for our launch customers lead pilots to evaluate the 787 ,” said Fancher.

“We are extremely proud to have ANA on the flight, and have the opportunity to show what a great airplane the men and women of Boeing have created.”

The flight was conducted under a special airworthiness certificate granted by the U.S Federal Aviation Administration.

The 787 program was launched in April 2004 with a record order of 50 787s from ANA. ANA, which plays an active role as launch customer, is scheduled to take the first 787 delivery in the fourth quarter 2010.

During the flight, both pilots performed multiple takeoffs and landings as well as other maneuvers that allowed them to feel the airplane s characteristics.

The pilots also gained experience with other 787 flight-deck features, including larger display screens, dual head-up displays and dual electronic flight bag.

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“It was fantastic and an incredible experience,” said Capt. Ishii.”ANA passengers are in for an incredible experience when they fly on the 787,”he said.

“The flight was fantastic,” said Capt.Tsukamoto.”I’ve been waiting for this day since we made the launch order, and today my dream came true.”

Air France To Use A380 On Paris-London Route

Air France, with three Airbus A380 aircraft serving the New York JFK and Johannesburg O.R Tambo airports, is considering using one of the aircraft on the busy route between Paris and London Heathrow.

A spokesman for the airline has said the Air France is looking at various options to maximize the carrying capacity of the 538 seat jet and although the Paris-London route is a short, other carriers have shown that the use of the superjumbo can be justified on a short, busy and high density route.

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I’ m sitting in the jump sat of a Jumbo jet-for the aviators amongst us, a Boeing 747-400,the one with the little winglets. We’ve no more than 600 feet above the ground and unusually for this height, the wheels and flaps are stowed and we’ve moving along at a nice clip.

A jet fighter is sitting in perfect formation less than 100 metres in our ten o’clock; its pilot is gently nudging the L-39s stick and eyeing us over his shoulder to maintain his position slightly in front of us. I’m not only awed why what this might look like to the simple folk standing amongst their goats and chickens in their earthen gardens beneath us, I’m also wondering who might have the unpleasant task of wiping insect and bird spats from the Boeings ample airframe.

This is not the sort of thing you do with 747 and if it were close of the FIFA World Cup, Sepp Blatters Gripens and blue Pilatus porters would be after us. Behind and below us by about 30 metres, was a cabin full of exceedingly pretty girls but the real spectacle was up front in the Boeings lofty and leather-trimmed flight deck.

Business jet marketers recognize aviation journalists as a necessary evil but they are crafty enough to know that offering tidbits of advertising and the odd canap lunch is enough to keep them in line when it comes to critiquing their products. Only recently has there been, by industry standards, an explosion in sales of wide body airliners to private individuals. Giving uncontrolled access to a big private jet with no manufacturers’ supervision is an anathema to these builders and interior outfitters, terrified of losing a customer because of an aviation writer that’s actually having fun with their products.

As usual, I answered the telephone call from a friend who enjoys the magazine and at his mention of a flip in a 747, rather than immediately squirming for a way out, I went for broke “lets make this happen” I said .The routine was to join the Boeings crew at Pietersburg and fly, sans wealthy passengers, the Sun City, where the 747 would be parked up for a few days whilst the pax enjoyed a sybaritic few days hunting in the bush.

I made contact with the 747s Captain a South Africa and all round regular guy who’s not averse to sharing his experiences with aviations more humble quarters-the press.

As the captain was doing his professional and courteous thing by informing the CAA of his intention to alight at Sun City, I, with fewer constraints other than swallowing the price of a tank full of Avgas for our Cessna 182, made arrangements to fly up to Pietersburg. Once there, I would dispatch the 182 to Sun City and hop on the Boeing to arrive at the resort in grand style.However, even the best laid plans can change. I was due to carry out a micro light flight test about the same time.

The agent volunteered to fly with me from his small town base that happened to be on the way to Pietersburg. That saved me some Avgas as I could then have the 182 in Sun City without it flying all the way north to meet the 747.Meantime,I had jokingly suggested to the 747s Captain we do an air-to-air shoot; “send me a quote “,he said, thinking he was humoring me. A did just that.

I was astonished when he emailed me back within 24 hours with the instruction to set it up! This was getting better at every turn and I was beginning to take a liking to the Boeings owner-he was the sort of business jet bloke I could warm to. I laid on an L39 jet trainer, its pilot and photographer Frans Dely. With my captain friend arriving in his Jumbo jet, my buddy pitching up in the L39, I would arrive in a micro light.

I would then have the C182deployed at our Sun City destination in order to get me home in time for supper. The plan was coming together .Yes! What I hadn’t counted on stupidly was South African officialdoms propensity to invent rules to prevent the media from having fun. I am often reminded that civil aviation authorities are not generally partial to Part-91, non-revenue, private flights, in which the 747 was, by regulation, slotted. They see these operations as an unsavory category designed to make allowances for rich pilots and even wealthier aircraft owners. It attracts every kind of petty and jealous sentiment for government officials and hated Part-91 flights don’t come more obvious than a private Jumbo

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Other air charter flights provided in Eastern & Central Africa include VIP Executive Business Jet Flights which have differentiated services and the aircraft is weather equipped with WiFi ,DVD,refreshments like champagne,hot drinks,soft drinks,tea,coffee,,conference table,flight attendant, ,toilet, snacks, spacious legroom using a pressurized cabin aircraft turbo prop or jet.These are premium paying services and they are charged based on the services provided type of aircraft used and on per block hour basis or cost per mile and they are only economical on long haul flights are mainly used by business executives,head of missions for international organizations,Non-Governmental organizations,diplomatic diginitaries,and senior government officials.Special attention is given and they are treated in a special way and services are provided based on their instructions and wish.These services of private jet flights serves the purpose of privacy and business executives,government officials,head of missions,United Nations top officials with tidy scheduled that does not match commercial flights timetable.The aircraft used have pressurized cabin modernized with new technolody cabin,cockpit and Instruments with GPS maps.

Private air charter flights are provided by air operators in Eastern & Central Africa to various major airports in Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania,DR Congo,Rwanda,Burundi,South Sudan,Somalia,Sudan.Major airports and airstrips do provide private jet executive charter flight,scheduled passengers & cargo flights,VIP Executive Business Jet charter flights ranging from 1 seater to 37 seater aircrafts turbo prop,piston engine,single and twin engine and jets.Air charter flights are available at short notice and travelers all they need to do is to make a telephone call or send a request online and the air charter provide will give a quotation and confirm availability of the requested aircraft.Those who make earlier reservations and pay for enjoy a discounted charter price while those making inquiries at last minute pay expensively as it is at time of crisis and no negotiations can be made on better prices.

Scheduled flights do operate into and out of all the Eastern and Central Africa countries on daily basis or weekly depending with demand for both cargo and passengers.There are domestic daily flights from Wilson airport,Moi Mombasa airport,Jomo Kenyatta airport, Kisumu airport, Malindi Aiport,Lamu airport,Eldorret International airport, Kitale, Kakamega, Lokichogio,Masaai mara, Samburu, Amboseli, Nanyuki,Meru,Naivasha,Tsavo East,Tsavo West from Nairobi and Mombasa respectively.These scheduled flights serves individuals, groups,corporate and tourists.There are regional scheduled flights and international out of Kenya to major cities in Africa which operate cargo and passengers.Tanzania has commercial flights both domestic,regional and international arriving and departing at Kilimanjaro airport,Daresaalam airport,Zanzibar airport,Mwanza,Dodoma,Mbeya,Iringa ,Mtwara, Tabora, Musoma, Tanga and many others and into and out of national parks and game reserves.In Uganda we have domestic,regional and international commercial flights out of Entebbe airport,Kampala airport,Soroti airport,Arua Airport,Gulu airport,Kitgum airport and Jinja.These flights are for cargo and passengers besides providing other aviation related services like private air charter flights,VIP Executive business jet charter,air ambulance,emergency & medical evacuation flights,helicopter flights,humanitarian aid charter flights,relief supplies charter flights and many other aviation services.

In Somalia , DR Congo and South Sudan the main air charter services that are provided are for humanitarian aid for cargo and passengers charter flights,relief supplies for cargo and passengers charter flights,air ambulance and emergency medical evacuation charter flights as these are war torn areas.Road infrastructure is poor and due to insecurity unrest in these countries United Nations,International organizations,Non Governmental organizations,diplomatic missions,donors have opted to lease aircrafts for cargo and passengers which do operate and have contracted air operators all over the world on ACMI Rate of wet or dry lease.World Food Programme ,ICRC,Euro pean Union and Unicef are the major players in providing the basic needs of the citizens of these war torn area like Education,water & sanitary,food,medicine,clothing,agriculture,health centres among other basic needs.

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Flight News On Stiff Competition By Business Jet Manufacturers Who Are Doing Their Best to Produce More Reliable & Cost Effective Jets In The Mark

Bombardier Challenger 300

The Challenger 300s first flight was in 2001 and the aircraft was initially called the Challenger Continental. The aircraft seats up to nine passengers and is powered by two Honeywell HTF7000 turbofans of 6826lbs thrust each. It has a maximum range of 3100 nautical miles with a typical cruise speed of MACH 0, 82.

Take off distance is 1466 miles and landing distance is 792 metres MTOW is 17622 kilograms and maximum landing weight is 15309 kilograms. Payload with maximum fuel is 612 kilograms.

Bombardier Challenger 605

Continuing the Challenger family of mid-size to large business jet aircraft, the 605 carries up to 12 passengers over a 4045 nautical miles range. At 2, 49 metres, it is said to feature the widest cabin of any large-size business jet available today and has stand-up room of 1, 85 metres.

It operates at a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0,82 .An increased payload capacity of 91 kilograms provides customers with additional flexibility to either add one more passenger or 91 kilograms of fuel.

The cabin has an Ethernet-based cabin electronic system, as featured in the Bombardier Global 5000 series. This system provides office environment and entertainment options, including 45,7cm bulkhead-mounted cabin monitors, LCD touch-screen passenger control units, dual DVD/CD player, high-speed Internet and on-board LAN that supports file sharing.

Powered by two General Electric CF-34-3B turbofans, of 8729 lbs thrust each, it has a maximum take off weight of 21909 kilograms, with a take off distance of 1780 miles. Maximum ceiling is 41000 feet.

Bombardier Challenger 850

Market interest in the performance characteristics of the 50-passenger CRJ Airliner led to its introduction into business jet environment. In 1995, the Canadair Special Edition and Corporate Jetliner were launched and renamed as the Challenger 850 aircraft in 2005.

The Challenger 850 offers ease of maintenance and low direct operating costs, thanks to its airliner heritage. Powered by the GE CF34-3B1 turbofan engine of 8729 lb thrust, it has a maximum take off weight of 24040 kilograms with a take off distance of 1922miles. It has a range of 3044 nautical miles with five passengers; 2905 nautical miles with eight passengers and 2584 nautical miles with 15 passengers at a typical cruise speed of Mach 0, 77 or 0, 74 for long range cruise.

The auxiliary fuel tanks can accommodate an additional 1814 kilograms of fuel for a maximum fuel weight of 8289 kilograms.

Bombardier Global 5000

With the introduction of the Global 5000, operators flying both the Global Express XRS and the Global 5000 business aircraft are now able to benefit from fleet commonality, particularly with enhanced crew flexibility thanks to a common type rating, pilot and maintenance training and spare parts.

The Global family marks the entrance of the super large to ultra long-range jets. Developed from global Express technologies the Bombardier Global 5000 jet offers more cabin space with faster and more short-field capability than any in its class. It was one of the first business jets to combine a liquid crystal display with a head up guidance system projector.

Bombardier claims that the Global 5000 flies trans-continental passengers faster than any competing super large business jet, at Mach 0, 89 .Cruising at Mach 0, 85; it can carry eight passengers and three crew non-stop, from continental Europe to Central North America, thanks to its 5200 nautical miles range. Two Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans of 14750 lbs thrust propel it to a cruise altitude of 43000 feet in just23 minutes. Maximum ceiling is 51000 feet .Maximum tae off weight is 29780 kilograms with a payload of 508 kilograms with full fuel.

Bombardier Global Express XRS

Also powered by 14750 pound-thrust Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans, it has superior short-field performance charactestics, thanks to leading edge slats and Fowler trailing edge flaps.

The Global Express XRS can fly at altitudes of up to 51000 feet carrying eight passengers and a crew of four 5450 nautical miles non-stop at MACH 0, 87; 6150 NAUTICAL MILES NON-STOP AT mach 0, 85 and 6500 nautical miles non-stop at MACH 0,82.

Certificated to stringent regulations by both North American and European airworthiness authorities, the Global Express XRS flies faster, farther, than any other aircraft in its class and accesses the most challenging airfields. Its long-range, high altitude capability, large cabin and design features (wing slats and flaps) also make it ideal for specialized missions.

Global 700 & Global 8000

Bombardier recently announced growth in its flagship Global family with two new new-jets-the Global 7000 and Global 8000.

The Global 7000features a spacious four-zone cabin. This aircraft sets the benchmark for a new category of large business jets. With a volume of 74, 67 cu.m, passengers will enjoy 20% more living space than the cabin of the current industry leader.

The aircraft will have a high-speed cruise of Mach 0,90 and arrange of 7300 nautical miles at Mach 0,85 .It will fly London-Singapore ,New York-Dubai or Beijing-Washington non-stop with 10 passengers. Entry into service is scheduled for 2016.

The Global 8000,which is claimed to be capable of flying further than any other business jet, will feature a superior three-zone 63,32-cum cabin and a range of 7900 nautical miles at Mach 0,85.It will connect Sydney-Los Angeles, Hong Kong-New York and Mumbai-New York non-stop with eight passengers.

The Global 8000 jet will reach a high-speed cruise of M0; 90.Entry into service is scheduled for 2017.

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Bombardier new Global aircraft will feature an all-new high-speed transonic wing, designed to significantly optimized aero-dynamic efficiency ,combined with next-generation GE TechX 16500 lb thrust engines to deliver significant efficiency and emissions advantages, including reduced NOx emissions,50% below the International Civil Aviation Organizations upcoming Civil Aircraft Emissions Protocol regulations and an eight percent better overall fuel-efficiency target when compared with the Global Express XRS.

Cabin features, common to both new aircraft, include: maximum natural light through new enlarged windows, that provide approximately 80% more surface per window than on current Global aircraft; a generous baggage suite that is accessible during flight; a crew rest area equipped with berthable seating; a spacious galley with optimized meal preparation and storage possibilities; an innovative approach to cabin zones, giving customers more flexibility and choice when defining their floor plan and innovative design options that bring the comforts of home to the aircraft environment.

Both aircraft will also feature the most up-t-date version of the Global vision flight deck and the advanced connectivity capability of a leading-edge cabin management system to ensure the highest levels of convenience, comfort and control ever presented in a business jet.

Cessna’s Citation Family

The Citation X, first flown in 1993 and certificated in 1996, received an upgrade in 2000 with an increase in weight and thrust. Perhaps it should be noted that the “X” in its name refers to the Roman numeral and not a letter.

The aircraft introduced a number of new design features, including a highly swept wing (37 degrees) and a supercritical airfoil, to give an impressive top speed.

In contrast with earlier Citation aircraft, the wing is mounted below the fuselage, rather than passing through it. This one piece wing offers greater cabin volume and engineering simplicity.

It can carry two crew and up to eight passengers. Powered by two Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 engines, it is said to be the worlds fastest civilian aircraft, with a top cruising speed of 525 knots/Mach 0, 92 .Maximum cruising altitude is 5100 feet, range is more than 3070 nautical miles.

During 2009, the first Citation X to be fitted with Elliptical Winglets was delivered .Cessna and Winglet Technology, LLC, collobarated to develop the latter’s patented Elliptical Winglet for retrofit on the Citation X.

Cessna has announced that it will feature the Honeywell Primus Elite avionics platform as well as an upgraded cabin management system on new Citation X business jets beginning this year. Honeywell’s Primus Elite will also be available as an optional service bulletin upgrade through the Cessna Citation Xs.Based on the Citation Xs current Honeywell Primus 2000 system, the five-panel Elite system features liquid crystal displays offering high-resolution graphics display capability for electronic approach charts with aircraft position worldwide as well as XM satellite weather in the United States and Southern Canada.

In addition, improved moving map capability will depict geographical and political boundaries as well as airspace and airways.

Improvements to the cabin management system also included as a standard feature for 2011 deliveries will be touch-screen control panels, MP3 player inputs, an improved stereo sound system optimized for the Citation X cabin, updated Air show display imagery and dual Blu-ray players with a high-definition display monitor mounted in the forward closet.

Citation Ten

Last October, Cessna announced the launch of the Citation Ten, alarger, and advanced version of the Citation X.It also marked the debut of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite and a Cessna-exclusive advanced management system. It features more powerful and

Flight News On Modernizing Used Business Jets As Stratos Heads For”Tunnel” & Superjet International Nets Mexican Order For The SSJ100

Modernizing Used Business Jets

Of course, not all executive jets are purchased as factory fresh, brand new machines. Some companies need to exercise fiscal prudence and seek better deals in the pre-owned arena and then modify or refurbish the aircraft to suit both application and budget.

A new paint job is a quick and effective improvement and specialized companies offer distinctive corporate identity solutions, while modern paint techniques and booths reduce rework and produce a very high quality product at a competitive price.

Internal refurbishment typically covers custom-designed cabinets, including galley, storage vanity and entertainment units.

LED lighting systems are increasingly popular together with high quality music and entertainment centres.Thermal insulation and soundproofing packages are common and provide a much more relaxing environment both for work and rest enroute.

Then there is the cockpit where state-of-the-art “glass cockpit” avionic suites are now being used in increasing numbers to replace out-of-date,”steam-driven “technology.

As a demonstration of being totally up to date in the technology stakes, US-based Duncan Aviation recently integrated an iPad application for wireless control of the cabin systems in a Falcon 900.

This installation uses an iPad app,an Aircell CTR Wi-Fi source and an interface unit to communicate instructions to the Honeywell MH cabin management system.

This is the first of many iPad control systems that Duncan Aviation plans to deliver in the near future. Now the company is exploring the possibility of integrating iPad control with other cabin systems in other aircraft models.

A major attraction for the executive traveler is in-flight connectivity and the ability to work in much the same way as in an office on the ground. This has already become established on larger aircraft, but technology is ever-evolving and Wi-Fi is now on offer in the smaller executive jet.

Thrane &Thrane has developed the Aviator 200, the company’s latest and smallest Switch Broadband solution. Through using a combination of proven avionics and antenna technologies the Aviator 200 offers reliable and affordable connectivity within an exceptionally compact and lightweight package, ensuring the systems suitability for the broadest range of aircraft possible. Aviator 200 simultaneously provides data speeds up to 200 kbps and a single AMBE two channel for voice calls, offering users aboard smaller aircraft a complete communications service where this was previously not achievable .Data and voice services can be accessed via wired or wireless connections built into the Aviator 200, alleviating the need for external wired and wireless routers.

“For the first time, small business aircraft will be able to stay connected via an extensive range of services including voice, Internet and email,” according to Kim Gram ,vice president, Aeronautical Business Unit, Thrane & Thrane .”At a time when passengers are demanding more from in-flight communications, the Aviator 200 enables the broadest range of aircraft possible to offer Swift Broadband, allowing passengers with their own Wi-Fi enabled PDA devices such as Blackberry’s and iPhones to use their own handsets aboard.”

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The Aviator 200 has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the systems installation aboard the Cessna Citation family of aircraft. The STC follows the successful installation and testing of the Aviator 200, which was carried out by Thrane & Thrane partner Banyan Air Service.

The technology offers considerable promise by purchasing an older pre-owned airframe and then upgrading it at a competitive price.

A simple case of “you pay your money and you make your choice.”

Stratos Heads For “The Tunnel”

Having received part of its external funding,Stratos Aircraft will conduct wind tunnel testing of the Stratos 714 very light personal jet market,durig April and May.

Design and construction of the wind tunnel 1/8 scale model has begun and tests will be conducted over a five to ten day period.

The purpose of the programme is to verify that extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies confirm aircraft performance projections.

Extensive engineering has defined the Stratos 714 as capable of carrying four/five people to FL 410 with cruise speeds of over 400 knots and having a range of 1500 nautical miles with NBAA reserves.

The 714 feature side-stick controls, a state of the art glass cockpit, and fully integrated autopilot designed to lighten the pilot’s workload. Landing speeds and distances are considerably less than competing twin jets, making many more airports accessible.

Stratos Aircraft is now accepting $ 10000 deposits on 714 delivery positions.

Super Jet International Nets Mexican Order For The SSJ100

Interjet, the second largest airline in the Mexican market, has signed a contract to the value of US$ 650-million for the purchase of 15 long-range Sukhoi Superjet 100s, as well as an additional five options.

The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2012.Along with the order, SuperJet International (SJI) , a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautical and Sukhoi Holding, revealed that interjet had signed a “Supercare” agreement, whereby SJI, will provide after-sales support for 10 years, from the date of entry into-service of the aircraft.

When addressing the media, the chief executive officer of Interjet, Jose Luis Garza, explained that the aircraft was selected after careful evaluation of every regional jet on the market. He added that the SSJ100 incorporated the best of western aeronautical technology.

On its part, Superjet International is confident the Interjet order will lead to others being inked, especially once EASA certification has been achieved in the near future.

ItAli Airlines which was supposed to have been the launch customer of the SSJ100 in the Western world, has found itself in huge financial difficulties after its owner, Giuseppe Spadaccini, was arrested and held in custody pending investigation into a tax evasion scheme, whereby money was invested, without ever being declared to the Italian Financial Police, affectionately known as “Fiamme Gialle”.

Press reports alleged that Spadacini had invested about 90-million Euros in banks in Portugal.

Late last year, rumours were rife that Alitalia was going to order the SSJ100. SJI released information that had initially indicated 20 super jets being ordered by Alitalia, but this information proved to be totally untrue, as the Italian flag carrier opted to put its weight instead behind the Embraer E-Jet series.

Reshuffles

Since the beginning of this year, Superjet International has been through some major reshuffles at management level. Chief executive, Alessandro Franzoni, was replaced by Carlo Logli.

Rumour has it that another European customer may be signed in the not too distant future. An undisclosed customer for 20 SSJ100s is expected .All indications point towards Icelandair, although, Superjet is tight-lipped as o who the customer is.

With this new contract in hand, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 will have garnered 170 firm orders. Carlo Logli is fully aware, that as things stand, the lions share of orders has come from lessors.He is determined to change this, and wants to make sure, the airlines are on board, too.

A stretched version of the SSJ100 that could seat between 115 and 120 passengers is currently on the drawing board. Various sources within SJI have confirmed the studies, but technical details are sketchy.

It is hoped more will emerge on the stretched version, once the certification process is completed.

Type Certification

In late news just released, IAC AR, the Russian certification authority, has granted Type Certification to the Sukhoi Superjet 100. The certificate is a result of an unprecedented vast certification campaign performed by ICA AR, Certification Centres, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft as the aircraft developer, and Alenia Aeronautica, which was involved in noise and HIRF testing.

The Type Certificate confirms the compliance of the aircraft with the IAC certification norms and airworthiness directives thus opening the way to start commercial operation.

Simultaneously the IAC AR, based on the audiut of the aircraft development quality system and Sukhoi Civil Aircraft performance, has taken the decision to grant Design Organization Approval certificate to Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company.