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Press Release: American Airlines and Transport Workers Union Agree

“American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union have reached two tentative agreements in principle for the Simulator Technician workgroup and the Ground School and Simulator Pilot Instructor workgroup.
“These tentative agreements provide our Simulator Technicians and Ground School and Simulator Pilot Instructors with market-based compensation, including structural increases, and enhancements to other contract items such as vacation and holidays.
“Both parties worked collaboratively during this negotiating process to reach tentative agreements that address the interests of our TWU-represented employees and the company.
“It is our understanding the TWU will provide details of the agreements and the voting process to its members in the coming days.

“American Airlines has more than 50,000 employees represented by unions, including approximately 80 simulator technicians and approximately 160 ground school and simulator pilot instructors.”

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    $2 Million Environmental Grant from FAA

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $2 million grant to San Diego International Airport to reduce the use of conventional fuels at the airport to improve air quality.

    The grant through the FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) program is part of a major airport improvement project at San DiegoInternational Airport called “The Green Build.” The grant will enable the airport to install a land-side power unit and pre-conditioned air unit at each of 10 new aircraft gates, as well as seven air units at existing gates. The units will allow aircraft arriving at the gates to shut off their auxiliary power units and connect to a cleaner central heating and cooling system, saving fuel and reducing aircraft emissions on the ground.

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  • FAA Awards Contracts to Accelerate Environmentally Friendly Technology

    For Immediate Release
    June 24, 2010

    WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $125 million in contracts to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce commercial jet fuel consumption, emissions and noise. The contracts are part of the FAA’s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program — to speed the introduction of “green” technology into aviation.

    “The FAA is working with the aviation community to aggressively meet critical environmental and energy goals,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. “The CLEEN program is a central piece of the Next Generation air traffic modernization environmental strategy.”

    The FAA is contracting with Boeing, General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce-North America.

    The five companies will research and demonstrate a variety of technologies, including: sustainable alternative aviation fuels; lighter and more efficient gas turbine engine components; noise-reducing engine nozzles; advanced wing trailing edges; optimized flight trajectories using onboard flight management systems; and open rotor and geared turbofan engines.

    The five contracts are expected to total $125 million over the five-year span of the program. Under this “cost sharing” arrangement the companies will match or exceed the FAA’s contribution, bringing the overall value of the program to more than $250 million.

    The CLEEN program helps develop environmentally friendly and energy efficient aircraft and engine technology that could be introduced into the commercial aircraft fleet beginning in 2015.

    The goals of these research and demonstration efforts include: a reduction in fuel burn by 33 percent; a reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions by 60 percent; and a reduction in cumulative aircraft noise levels by 32 decibels.

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    NTSB ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONS DEALING WITH EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTERS IN GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT FOLLOWING CRASH INVOLVING SENATOR STEVENS

    National Transportation Safety Board
    Washington, DC 20594

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2011

    Washington, DC – The National Transportation Safety Board
    today issued two safety recommendations to the Federal
    Aviation Administration requiring a detailed inspection of
    all emergency locator transmitters (ELT) installed on
    general aviation aircraft to ensure that their mountings
    maintain their retention capabilities during an accident
    sequence.

    An ELT is designed to broadcast a signal through an
    externally mounted antenna that contains the aircraft’s
    registration information and the global positioning system
    coordinates of the original signal. Also, the “homing
    signal” can be detected locally by other aircraft, air
    traffic control facilities, or rescue personnel who use a
    compatible receiver.

    “In this case, the airplane was equipped with a functioning
    406 megahertz ELT, which can be a tremendous aid to search
    and rescue operations,” said NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P.
    Hersman. “But this vital life-saving technology won’t do
    anyone any good if it doesn’t stay connected to the
    antenna.”

    On August 9, 2010, a de Havilland turbine Otter airplane
    crashed in mountainous tree-covered terrain approximately 10
    miles from Aleknagik, Alaska. Nearly five hours after the
    crash, volunteer airborne search personnel located the
    aircraft approximately 19 miles from where the flight
    originated. The pilot and four passengers, including former
    U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, sustained fatal injuries. The
    other four passengers were seriously injured.

    Aircraft involved in the search and rescue efforts and
    satellites did not detect any ELT signals. Following the
    discovery of the airplane, a pararescuer found the ELT loose
    on the floor of the airplane. The ELT had activated but had
    separated from its mounting bracket and antenna.

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    Press Release: O’Hare

    Chicago Department of Aviation will be shortly initiating the demolition of structures on city-owned properties in Bensenville after acquiring the remaining Bensenville-owned properties and rights-of-way. Some of the acquisition area will be de-annexed from Bensenville and annexed to Chicago as the result of a recent law suit that had been blocking the “O’Hare Modernization Program.”

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  • Flight 447: Press release N° 5

    Paris, 01 June 2009 – 18:13 local time
    Press release N° 5
    Versão brasileira abaixo

    Air France is now able to confirm the nationalities of the passengers who were on board flight AF 447 on 31 May 2009, which disappeared between Rio de Janeiro and Paris-Charles de Gaulle. This list of nationalities is based on the information provided by the Brazilian Authorities.

    2 American
    1 Argentinian
    1 Austrian
    1 Belgian
    58 Brazilian
    5 British
    1 Canadian
    9 Chinese
    1 Croatian
    1 Danish
    1 Dutch
    1 Estonian
    1 Filipino
    61 French
    1 Gambian
    26 German
    4 Hungarian
    3 Irish
    1 Icelandic
    9 Italian
    5 Lebanese
    2 Moroccan
    3 Norwegian
    2 Polish
    1 Romanian
    1 Russian
    3 Slovakian
    1 South African
    2 Spanish
    1 Swedish
    6 Swiss
    1 Turkish
    Air France expresses its deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of the passengers and crew who were on board this flight.

    Air France is doing its utmost to provide support to relatives and friends: counselling with physicians and psychologists as well as specially trained Air France volunteers has been set up at the airports of Paris-Charles de Gaulle 2 and Rio de Janeiro.

    Air France has also established a special toll-free number for the attention of relatives and friends of passengers who may have been on board. They can use this number to obtain information on whether or not a member of their family or friends was on board.

    Phone number reserved for relatives and friends

    0800 800 812 in France,
    0800 881 20 20 in Brazil,
    and + 33 1 57 02 10 55 for calls from all other countries.

    Air France will release further information as soon as it is available.

    NB: We ask journalists not to call this number, which is reserved for relatives and close friends.

    Português

    Air France confirma as nacionalidades dos passageiros que se encontravam a bordo do voo AF 447 do dia 31 de maio 2009, desaparecido entre o Rio de Janeiro e Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Esta lista foi constituída tendo como base informações fornecidas por autoridades brasileiras.

    · 1 Sul-africano
    26 Alemães
    2 Norte-americanos
    1 Argentino
    1 Austríaco
    1 Belga
    58 Brasileiros
    5 Britânicos
    1 Canadense
    9 Chineses
    1 Croata
    1 Dinamarquês
    2 Espanhóis
    1 Estoniano
    61 Franceses
    1 Gambiano
    4 Húngaros
    3 Irlandeses
    1 Islandeses
    9 Italianos
    5 Libaneses
    2 Marroquinos
    1 Holandeses
    3 Noruegueses
    1 Filipinos
    2 Poloneses
    1 Romeno
    1 Russo
    3 Eslovacos
    1 Sueco
    6 Suiços
    1 Turco
    A Air France dirige suas sinceras condolências às famílias e aos parentes dos passageiros e membros da tripulação.

    A Air France está concentrando todos os seus esforços em dar suporte às famílias e parentes: uma assistência psicológica foi instalada no aeroporto de Paris Charles de Gaulle 2 e no aeroporto do Rio de Janeiro. Ela é composta de médicos e psicólogos, assim como voluntários da empresa, especialmente treinados para estas situações.

    A empresa também colocou à disposição um número de telefone toll free especial de atendimento às famílias dos passageiros. Ela informa, conforme solicitação, de uma eventual presença a bordo de um familiar.

    Números de telefone reservados às famílias
    0800 881 20 20 para o Brasil,
    0800 800 812 para a França,
    e 33 1 57 02 10 55 para outros países

    Air France comunicará outras informações assim que elas estiverem disponíveis.

    NB : Solicitamos aos jornalistas que NÃO liguem para este número, reservado às famílias.

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    Dassault’s Falcon 2000LX Receives Approval for London City Airport (LCY)

    DUBAI, UAE, December 6, 2010 / — Dassault’s Falcon 2000LX recently has been granted approval for arrivals and departures at the challenging London City Airport (LCY) in England. With this approval, European registered Falcon 2000LXs can connect London City, located in the heart of the city of London, nonstop with all of Europe including Moscow. Dassault is currently developing a program to gain FAA steep approach certification which will also allow American registered aircraft to operate at LCY.

    In order to use London City’s short runway (4,327 ft/1,319 m at landing and 3,934 ft/1,199 m at take off), an aircraft must demonstrate exacting performance. To help achieve this, Dassault developed a unique autobrake feature for the Falcon 2000EX and 2000LX that reduces landing distances by as much as 300 feet on steep approaches, which are required for London City. The steep approach procedures require a glide slope of 5.5 degrees as opposed to the standard 3.0 degrees.

    “Flying into London City is not only a challenge for aircraft performance, aircraft are also required to be good neighbors and must abide by strict noise procedures,” said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. “Meeting these requirements is not an easy task but the convenience of flying into the heart of downtown London is highly valuable for business jet operators.” The Falcon 2000LX noise level was measured in the same category as smaller turboprop.

    The Falcon 2000LX received EASA and FAA certification in April 2009. The 4,000 nm range 2000LX offers the same spacious, quiet interior as the 2000EX EASy but also the capability to serve a more extensive city pairs. It offers a 10 to 15% better climb speed improvement in comparison to the Falcon 2000EX and allows the aircraft to reach 41,000 ft in just 18 minutes. The Falcon 2000LX comes standard with the award-winning EASy flight deck which has won high marks and praise for its integrated features and intuitive displays.
    In 2009, the Falcon 7X was approved to operate at London City Airport for both EASA and FAA registered aircraft. The Falcon 7X offers the longest range of any business jet qualified for London City with nonstop capability to New York. Additionally, the Falcon 900DX/EX, Falcon 50 and Falcon 10 all have London City approval.

    About Dassault Falcon
    Dassault Falcon is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets throughout the world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company with a presence in over 70 countries across five continents. Dassault Aviation produces the Rafale fighter jet as well as the complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has assembly and production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities on multiple continents. It employs a total workforce of over 12,000. Since the rollout of the first Falcon 20 in 1963, 2,000 Falcon jets have been delivered to 67 countries worldwide. The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets-the Falcon 900DX, 900LX, and the 7X-as well as the twin-engine 2000LX.

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