Boeing CEO Sends a Message to the Aviation Community
We know lives depend on the work we do, and our teams embrace that responsibility with a deep sense of commitment every day. Our purpose at Boeing is to bring family, friends and loved ones together with our commercial airplanes—safely. The tragic losses of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610 affect us all, uniting people and nations in shared grief for all those in mourning. Our hearts are heavy, and we continue to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board. Safety is at the core of who we are at Boeing, and ensuring safe and reliable travel on our airplanes is an enduring value and our absolute commitment to everyone. This overarching focus on safety spans and binds together our entire global aerospace industry and communities. We’re united with our airline customers, international regulators and government authorities in our efforts to support the most recent investigation, understand the facts of what happened and help prevent future tragedies. Based on facts from the Lion Air Flight 610 accident and emerging data as it becomes available from the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accident, we’re taking actions to fully ensure the safety of the 737 MAX. We also understand and regret the challenges for our customers and the flying public caused by the fleet’s grounding. Work is progressing thoroughly and rapidly to learn more about the Ethiopian Airlines accident and understand the information from the airplane’s cockpit voice and flight data recorders. Our team is on-site with investigators to support the investigation and provide technical expertise. The Ethiopia Accident Investigation Bureau will determine when and how it’s appropriate to release additional details. Boeing has been in the business of aviation safety for more than 100 years, and we’ll continue providing the best products, training and support to our global airline customers and pilots. This is an ongoing and relentless commitment to make safe airplanes even safer. Soon we’ll release a software update and related pilot training for the 737 MAX that will address concerns discovered in the aftermath of the Lion Air Flight 610 accident. We’ve been working in full cooperation with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Transportation and the National Transportation Safety Board on all issues relating to both the Lion Air and the Ethiopian Airlines accidents since the Lion Air accident occurred in October last year. Our entire team is devoted to the quality and safety of the aircraft we design, produce and support. I’ve dedicated my entire career to Boeing, working shoulder to shoulder with our amazing people and customers for more than three decades, and I personally share their deep sense of commitment. Recently, I spent time with our team members at our 737 production facility in Renton, Wash., and once again saw firsthand the pride our people feel in their work and the pain we’re all experiencing in light of these tragedies. The importance of our work demands the utmost integrity and excellence—that’s what I see in our team, and we’ll never rest in pursuit of it. Our mission is to connect people and nations, protect freedom, explore our world and the vastness of space, and inspire the next generation of aerospace dreamers and doers—and we’ll fulfill that mission only by upholding and living our values. That’s what safety means to us. Together, we’ll keep working to earn and keep the trust people have placed in Boeing. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
Jurmala Business Aviation Forum Was a Success
Jurmala Business Aviation Forum (JUBAF) that took place in Jurmala, Latvia, August 16-18, 2018 was a great success. The event became a valuable source of information and practical business solutions attended by about 70 business aviation professionals from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, England, France, Malta, San Marino, Luxembourg, Czech Republic and Sweden. In his welcome speech to the attendees, Sergey Starkov, Managing Director of Flight Consulting Group, set a unique friendly tone to the event encouraging everyone to feel like a single team, ask questions and take part in discussions. Lively discussions were fostered by a ‘catch box’ microphone and a mobile application for questions to the speakers. A well-thought-out agenda, hot industry topics and practical business cases made JUBAF a valuable discussion area for the exchange of experience and opinions about business aviation trends in Europe and the CIS. Stanley Bugeja, Managing Director of DC Aviation, spoke about the operator’s entry to Malta, the specifics of doing business in this country and the prospects of business aviation in the region. Charlotte Pedersen, CEO of Luxaviation Helicopters, impressed the audience with her professional experience, spoke about the past and the future of helicopters, as well as the promising model of multimodal VIP transportation: jet – helicopter – yacht connection. A point of hot debate was the speech of Sergey Ryzhov, Commercial Director of A-Group, who dispelled the myths about airport slot coordination using the example of business aviation center at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport. “It was my first time at FCG in Riga and I must admit it has been an excellent experience, Sergey and his team did an excellent job, with the FBO in RIGA, their flight operations support and the Jurmala event. It was a great opportunity to meet colleagues from the industry, share ideas, concerns and discuss potential business opportunities in a smart and fun atmosphere,” said Stanley Bugeja, Managing Director of DC Aviation. “It was a great pleasure to attend JUBAF2018! FBO Riga and Flight Consulting Group had prepared a fantastic event in beautiful surroundings! The presentations were highly interesting and the networking and interaction between the participants was very encouraging! I can truly recommend the event for all aviation professionals!” emphasised Charlotte Pedersen, CEO of Luxaviation Helicopters. “Business Jets related industry events and the interactions with friends and industry colleagues are becoming our primary means of creating true relationships. Great coordination JUBAF 2018 from the moment I landed in Riga, thank you for the invitation and opportunity of being part of it,” said David Colindres, President of San Marino Aircraft Registry. JUBAF took place on the 10th floor of the Semarh Hotel Lielupe offering stunning views of Jurmala and the Baltic Sea. The attendees emphasised that it was especially great to discuss business issues in such an atmosphere.
7 Reasons Heathrowâs Third Runway Is A Good Thing For Britain
Heathrow’s third runway is good for Britain. It’s pivotal to the airport’s ambition to be a global player and will help in its commitment to future-proof skills within the workforce and develop a vibrant economic environment in which UK SMEs can thrive. After the controversy surrounding last yearâs decision for Heathrow to build a third runway it has now been expressed that the new runway is good for business and good for Britain. The UK is at risk of falling behind larger airports across the world and the ability to provide up to 740,000 more flights a year will allow us to keep on an equal stance with Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Manufacturers across the UK showed their support for the Heathrow expansion and an EEF survey proved 79% supported the expansion. Still unsure? Here’s 7 reasons why Heathrow’s third runway is a good thing… A More Global Britain Heathrow is operating close to capacity which means the expansion is vital to the aviation industry and the UK economy. The expansion of the airport allows post-Brexit Britain to be seen as something that is ready for business. More Manufacturing Jobs This new runway will allow for approximately 40 new travel destinations, up to £211bn economic benefits and around 180,000 new jobs! This includes up to 95,000 jobs for manufacturers and engineers by 2050 and around 10,000 apprenticeships. Cost Effective Billed at £18bn the expansion provides the best value for money out of other options. Already we are aware Heathrow has good transport links, infrastructure and existing staff. Expanding and its creation of thousands of jobs will cement Heathrowâs place as one of the worldâs busiest airports. Benefits Not Just For Heathrow Management at Heathrow have said the airport is ready and prepared to deliver a concept that is fair, affordable and secures the benefits of expansion for the whole of the UK. Commercial Property Those in the commercial property field have welcomed the proposal with open arms, announcing excitement in the potential for retail, offices, logistic facilities and hotels are all open to gaining benefits from the new runway. Keeping up with the competition: The world is a fast moving and competitive place that has already seen neighbouring airports in Istanbul, Dublin and Dubai showing plans for significant passenger growth before 2020. The UK needs to keep up as this threatens the UKâs position as an international aviation hub. Remaining The best Heathrow is one of only six airports worldwide to have regular flights to over 50 long-haul destinations (Heathrow currently has 82). It is already a unique and valuable airport standing as the UKâs travel hub, four out of five UK long haul flights are from Heathrow as other airports have struggled to become sustainable. An expansion will only add to the amount of income, jobs and flights that can come from the UKâs number one airport. It remains unlikely a new runway would be operational before 2025 so the competition already has lee-way to get ahead. Environmentalists and activists have expressed their concern for the airportâs expansion regarding the demolition of homes and the worry of pollution. In terms of the job market and economic boost as well as keeping the UK firmly rooted in the global travel sectors, the proposal for a new runway has many uplifting benefits and the Government officials are devising environmental restrictions to monitor any damage caused by the amount of travel the new runway has the potential to deliver. Either way, this new runway is an exciting time for Britain and Britâs alike.
The Legacy Of Heathrow’s Third Runway Will See Wide-Reaching & Enduring Benefits To UK SMEs
Like or loathe Heathrowâs expansion plans, through it the airport is expected to create new jobs in addition to channeling investment through its diverse SME supply chain. Indeed, Heathrow sees the UKâs diverse SME landscape playing a pivotal role in delivering its growth ambition. To that end, the airport is to hold six Business Summits across the country to promote the potential for SMEs, shed further light on development plans, and encourage British businesses to help contribute to Heathrowâs performance today and in the future. Heathrowâs determination to create jobs was exampled recently when it launched its sustainability strategy called Heathrow 2.0 in which it committed to establishing Business Summits in all 12 UK regions within eight years. This again highlighted the role SMEs play in Heathrowâs current success as well as the potential for small and medium enterprises to feature in the airportâs future. Heathrow already spends one and a half billion pounds with over 1,200 UK-based suppliers annually. The expectation is that this figure will grow. That will be led by the construction of a third runway, a project that will become Britainâs largest infrastructure scheme. Described as a sort of speed dating exercise, the Heathrow Business Summits will give SMEâs the chance to liaise with the airportâs suppliers, generating and solidifying relationships, and networking to create new supply chain connections that could generate further work outside of Heathrowâs expansion endeavours. Alongside this, Heathrowâs Expansion Procurement Approach envisages a supply chain fit to serve a world class, modern aviation hub dubbed a next generation airport. Investment will be led by an ambition to develop relevant construction skills that will help deliver Heathrowâs expansion. These valuable skills, and the experience gained, will put SMEs in an ideal position to grow their own portfolio in future. Heathrow is supporting this through its pledge to increase apprenticeships and extend programmes that promote contemporary construction skills training. As the UKâs hub airport, Heathrow has a vital role to play in helping the best of Britainâs SMEs grow and thrive,” said Heathrow Expansion Programme Director Phil Wilbraham. We already spend over £1.5 billion through our supply chain each year and the multi-billion-pound project to expand Heathrow is set to create thousands more opportunities for UK businesses to get involved in helping connect Britain to the world.” Wilbraham said Heathrow is committed to sustaining a diverse supply chain, one which embraces innovation and new standards of delivery. Through Heathrow 2.0, the airport is eager to nurture the supply chain to meet innovation ambition and deliver more affordable solutions.
Philippine Airlines Becomes The Latest Operator To Purchase The A350
Philippine Airlines has agreed a deal with Airbus for six A350-900s, with a possible six in future. The news came as Philippine Airlines’ President & COO Jaime J. Bautista spoke at the Singapore Airshow where he revealed the airline will configure its new purchases with a three-class premium layout. The A350-900s will operate on Philippine Airlines’ non-stop routes from Manila to New York City and various other destinations on the USA’s west coast. Philippine Airlines is also beginning new routes to Europe and envisages the planes forming a key part of its plans to develop these routes. The airline operator is aided in its ambition thanks to Airbus’ aircraft being able to travel the 8,000 nautical miles to New York from Manila non-stop. Bautista acknowledged that the aircraft had come out on top after a series of rigorous tests and trials. He also said the A350 provides Philippine Airlines with a modern, technologically advanced aircraft that meets the demanding needs of today’s passengers while tackling the challenges faced by airline operators. The aircraft gives operators “greatly enhanced” efficiency while providing passengers unrivalled “comfort”. He also noted the A350’s range saying it was key to the operator’s decision. Airbus President & CEO Fabrice Brégier said the aircraft would offer great advantages to Philippine Airlines, setting “new standards” with extra long “range capability” and highly fuel-efficient new engines from Rolls-Royce. In fact the aircraft achieves 25% less “fuel burn” and “emissions” than previous models while significantly reducing maintenance costs. The new planes are ideal for operators who need to save costs in order to offer a more competitive offer to customers but passengers will see the benefit. The extra-wide cabin is one thing, offering passengers more personal space with seats in economy class measuring an industry-leading 18-inches. It’s unsurprising that Airbus continues to witness plenty of orders for the aircraft with 777 to date from 41 different customers across the globe.
Bombardier’s Challenger 650 Ready For Europe After EASA Certification
Bombardier impressive Challenger 650 has achieved full certification to the European Aviation Safety Agency. One of the world’s leading manufacturers for both the aviation and rail industries, Bombardier’s long-standing success has seen its latest aircraft to enter service now ready and raring to make its European debut this year. Demand is already proving to be higher than initially expected and now, with the certification to the EASA, customers will be queuing up to utilise Bombardier’s latest product. David Coleal, Bombardier’s Business Aircraft division president, said customers already operating the Challenger 650 have expressed delight at its modern design, enhanced comfort and operational productivity. Indeed, the technology incorporated alongside bespoke aesthetics and streamlined ergonomics gives the modern aircraft a refined, high-end level of comfort, backed by the control and convenience of the latest technology (take for example the Cabin Management System which sports large HD monitors, audio-video on demand and bluetooth integration). The aircraft also boasts metal accent trim, angled touchscreen controller, and even wider seats. However, the aircraft doesn’t just look good. Bombardier’s reputation suggests it’ll offer dependability like few others, coupled with very low operating costs when compared to others in its class. Some of its technical enhancements include greater thrust (allowing for shorter take-off distances), capability to take on-board extra payload, and other new technical advancements that allow the aircraft to navigate the challenges of various airports. Depending on what it’s carrying, a typical journey between London and New York or Dubai to London would be easily accommodated by the Challenger 650. The aircraft also boasts Bombardier Vision – a flight deck innovation providing pilots extra comfort and control. The system also reduces pilot workload and increases situational awareness. Customers will even get unrivalled product support. After all, Bombardier’s Challenger 600 series of planes are the most popular jets “by delivery” in the medium category in Europe. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
Singapore Airshow Lets Airbus Spread Its Wings
Airbus’ global presence shows no signs of abating after it revealed its latest aircraft at the Singapore Airshow. Its significant presence in the Asia-Pacific region was highlighted by its high-profile presentation at the airshow where potential customers could see first hand its new A350 XWB. Indeed, its appearance has won Airbus one new customer already with others expressing interest. The company also took enquiries which will expand its work in other fields with the Asia-Pacific region. It’s a prime area for expansion as the Asia-Pacific region is the world’s real growth market for civil aircraft. The market has therefore been targeted by Airbus as a new base for key customers where it already provides 31% of Airbus’ orders internationally. The Singapore Airshow gave Airbus another chance to show off its latest aircraft innovation – the impressive A350 XWB. The aircraft is proving very popular with customers in the region and enjoyed a successful presentation at the show where event-goers were wowed by its flying capability. Significantly, the A350 XWB enjoys much of its popularity in the region with Philippine Airlines being the latest carrier to order the aircraft. It will order six initially with another six potentially. The carrier’s specification calls for a three-class layout which will provide passengers with non-stop flights to the New York and the USA’s West Coast from Manila. Airbus’ presence in the region is not simply to provide the market with commercial aircraft. It also provides maintenance and offers training centres as well as other support services. The Singapore Airshow enabled Airbus to extend its presence beyond providing planes for passenger routes with an agreement with the Singapore-based SIA Engineering to provide cabin upgrades, general maintenance and modification capabilities to various aircraft including the the super-sized A380 as well as the A350 and other models.
