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Hyderabad: The world's largest aircraft Airbus Industrie's A-380, which can cover over half a football ground under its wingspan, would fly over the Hyderabad city on Wednesday when it arrives in India for the first-ever civil aviation airshow.
The huge double-decker four-engined aircraft, that can carry 853 passengers in an all-economy configuration and 525 in three classes, would be among at least 37 planes and helicopters of various makes on display at the first civil aviation exhibition and conference, 'India Aviation 2008', starting Wednesday at the old Begumpet Airport here.
Other aircraft, which would be on static or flying display, include Boeing 777, A-340-400, Canadian Regional Jet of Bombardier Citation, business jets of manufactured by various global leaders, Bell Helicopters, DragonFly, Cessnas, Indian-made Pushpak and Indian firm Hindavia's Russian-made regional aircraft IL-114.
With the United States being the partner country, almost all major aviation-related companies and officials from there are scheduled to participate.
While US officials include the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), Robert A Sturgell, CEOs and other top officials of most of the major players in the global civil aviation industry would also be present at the event organised by the Civil Aviation Ministry and FICCI. Top honchos of the aviation industry from India and abroad would be part of the event.
13/10/08 Press Trust of India
Piaggio Aero P180 Avanti II executive aircraft will be displayed for the first time in India at the first edition of INDIA AVIATION 2008.to be held at Hyderabad Airport from 15th to 18th October 2008. (Piaggio Aero stand B-6 and static display).
INDIA AVIATION 2008 is the first Civil Aviation Exhibition in India and it has been organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
At the first edition of the Hyderabad Air Show are expected several famous aircraft industries present as exhibitors and on Static Display; Business aviation Indian market is growing very rapidly in these years and the booming of this sector offers great opportunities to the aviation industry.
The Avanti II achieves ‘Jet’ performance and is able to reach a certified altitude of 41,000ft and a maximum
speed of 402 knots (at 31,000ft) with the fuel efficiency of a Turbo Prop, burning about 40 per cent less fuel than a same size jet. While in flight the spacious cabin sets new standards in comfort, smoothness and extremely low ambient internal cabin noise levels. The cabin provides seating for seven plus passengers to travel in unprecedented first class comfort. The first class‘stand-up’ cabin is six feet wide and five feet nine inches high which is wider and taller than most of the competing business aircraft in its weight and pricing class.
13/10/08 PRESS RELEASE/JETS.ru, Russia
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Hyderabad: Upbeat over growing demand for regional jets, Canada-based Bombardier said that it was considering options for establishing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in India.
"We are in the process of evaluating options for MRO facilities in the Indian-subcontinent. We are already offering aircraft maintenance facilities to our existing operators in the Asia-Pacific region," Bombardier Aerospace Commercial Aircraft (BACA) Vice-President (Marketing) Trung Ngo said here.
Air India currently operates three CRJ 700s and Jet Airways flies seven CRJ 200s, produced by BACA. Bombardier is now aggressively showcasing its CRJ 900 regional jet in the Indian market, one of which is at display at the ongoing airshow here. These CRJs (Canadair regional jets) have passenger capacity ranging between 60 and 100.
"Our comprehensive family of Learjets, Challengers and Global Business Jets are operational in the region. We also offer a complete range of travel solutions to meet the ongoing growing business travel requirements," Bombardier Regional Vice-President (Sales) David Dixon said.
Ngo said that India and China were experiencing the highest forecast growth rates for regional and single-aisle commercial aircraft.
17/10/08 PTI/Economic Times
"We are in the process of evaluating options for MRO facilities in the Indian-subcontinent. We are already offering aircraft maintenance facilities to our existing operators in the Asia-Pacific region," Bombardier Aerospace Commercial Aircraft (BACA) Vice-President (Marketing) Trung Ngo said here.
Air India currently operates three CRJ 700s and Jet Airways flies seven CRJ 200s, produced by BACA. Bombardier is now aggressively showcasing its CRJ 900 regional jet in the Indian market, one of which is at display at the ongoing airshow here. These CRJs (Canadair regional jets) have passenger capacity ranging between 60 and 100.
"Our comprehensive family of Learjets, Challengers and Global Business Jets are operational in the region. We also offer a complete range of travel solutions to meet the ongoing growing business travel requirements," Bombardier Regional Vice-President (Sales) David Dixon said.
Ngo said that India and China were experiencing the highest forecast growth rates for regional and single-aisle commercial aircraft.
17/10/08 PTI/Economic Times
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Hyderabad: The downturn in the aviation sector does not seem to have hurt Seattle-headquartered aircraft manufacturer Boeing, even as its rival France-based Airbus plans to halt production for the time being. The manufacturer of the iconic 747 is firm on its earlier forecast of long-term demand for aircraft in the country. Boeing also projected that India would place orders for 1,001 aircraft valued at $105 billion in the next 20 years. The company on Thursday said that the current slowdown is temporary and will not continue for a long time.
“Our earlier forecast for India stands firm. In fact, so far no airline has formally asked us for either cancellation of the previous order or deferment of their deliveries. The current downturn in the sector is temporary and may not prolong for more than 6 to 9 months,” Boeing V-P (sales) Dinesh Keskar said here at India Aviation 2008.
However, Airbus expects demand for aircraft to slacken all over the world owing to the credit crunch. The company plans to put on hold its production plans till 2009. “We arrived at this conclusion given the global financial turbulence and the present state of the aviation industry,” said Kiran Rao, executive vice-president, marketing and sales, Airbus India.
The European aerospace company has decided reduce the number of A-320s produced a month. Company officials said that they would neither increase nor bring down the production of A330. The company would, however, revisit its production plans at the end of the second quarter in 2009. Aviation is cyclical business. There is bound to be an upswing after the downturn, said an official at the show.
17/10/08 Economic Times
“Our earlier forecast for India stands firm. In fact, so far no airline has formally asked us for either cancellation of the previous order or deferment of their deliveries. The current downturn in the sector is temporary and may not prolong for more than 6 to 9 months,” Boeing V-P (sales) Dinesh Keskar said here at India Aviation 2008.
However, Airbus expects demand for aircraft to slacken all over the world owing to the credit crunch. The company plans to put on hold its production plans till 2009. “We arrived at this conclusion given the global financial turbulence and the present state of the aviation industry,” said Kiran Rao, executive vice-president, marketing and sales, Airbus India.
The European aerospace company has decided reduce the number of A-320s produced a month. Company officials said that they would neither increase nor bring down the production of A330. The company would, however, revisit its production plans at the end of the second quarter in 2009. Aviation is cyclical business. There is bound to be an upswing after the downturn, said an official at the show.
17/10/08 Economic Times
Labels: Airbus, Aircraft Manufacturer, Boeing, Europe, US
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Hyderabad: Moscow-based Russian Aircraft, an arm of United Air Corporation, expects to sell 100 of its Ilyushin series of aircraft (IL 114) in India over the next three years.
The company, through its marketing agency Hindavia Aeronautical Services Limited, is talking to scheduled regional carriers across the country to sell the turboprop aircraft which can seat 44-64 people. The low-flying aircraft (around 7000 metres) can fly at its best efficiency up to 1000 km.
"These aircraft are best suited to short-hauls and most suitable to regional airlines. We expect to sign a few confirmed letters of intent in the next three days," said Pavel Melnikov of Russian Aircraft.
According to him, the market for such small aircraft in India is 500 airplanes over the next three years.
Pavel Melnikov spoke at his stall at the ongoing Indian Aviation 2008 expo.
The older versions of IL series, which will compete with ATR twin turboprop aircraft, have so far been deployed in Russian airliner Viborg and Uzbekish Airlines.
"We expect the demand for small aircraft to surge in the current financial situation as they can be easily filled up to capacity," said Siddhartha Bose, chairman of Hindavia .
16/10/08 Times of India
The company, through its marketing agency Hindavia Aeronautical Services Limited, is talking to scheduled regional carriers across the country to sell the turboprop aircraft which can seat 44-64 people. The low-flying aircraft (around 7000 metres) can fly at its best efficiency up to 1000 km.
"These aircraft are best suited to short-hauls and most suitable to regional airlines. We expect to sign a few confirmed letters of intent in the next three days," said Pavel Melnikov of Russian Aircraft.
According to him, the market for such small aircraft in India is 500 airplanes over the next three years.
Pavel Melnikov spoke at his stall at the ongoing Indian Aviation 2008 expo.
The older versions of IL series, which will compete with ATR twin turboprop aircraft, have so far been deployed in Russian airliner Viborg and Uzbekish Airlines.
"We expect the demand for small aircraft to surge in the current financial situation as they can be easily filled up to capacity," said Siddhartha Bose, chairman of Hindavia .
16/10/08 Times of India
Labels: Aircraft Manufacturer, IL 114, Russia, Russian Aircraft
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Hyderabad: "Taj Air and Piaggio Aero Industries SpA announced today at the 'Indian Aviation 2008', the International Conference and Exhibition of Civil Aviation taking place in Hyderabad, the agreement to become Taj Air the exclusive distributor of the P-180 Avanti II for India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Mauritius. Taj Air will promote, distribute and service Piaggio Aero Aircraft.
Taj Air also become the first Piaggio Aero authorized service center in India. The authorization allows Taj Air service center to perform maintenance, repair an overhaul services to P-180 Avanti II aircraft.
The agreement represents a long-term commitment to satisfying Piaggio Aero customers by offering a professional Avanti II aircraft dealer network , a convenient and efficient aircraft support and first class services. The establishment of the Avanti II service center will be at the Taj Air Main facility located at the Mumbai International Airport. As part of the agreement, Taj Air personnel will attend recurring annual training courses at Piaggio Aero's, Genoa (I) and Flight Safety West Palm Beach (FL) maintenance training centers.
Taj Air is a Tata Company.
The Piaggio Aero P-180 'Avanti II' version has been EASA and FAA certified in 2006, and expected to receive the Civil Aviation Authority of India certification within this month.
17/10/08 WAPA/Avionews, Italy
Taj Air also become the first Piaggio Aero authorized service center in India. The authorization allows Taj Air service center to perform maintenance, repair an overhaul services to P-180 Avanti II aircraft.
The agreement represents a long-term commitment to satisfying Piaggio Aero customers by offering a professional Avanti II aircraft dealer network , a convenient and efficient aircraft support and first class services. The establishment of the Avanti II service center will be at the Taj Air Main facility located at the Mumbai International Airport. As part of the agreement, Taj Air personnel will attend recurring annual training courses at Piaggio Aero's, Genoa (I) and Flight Safety West Palm Beach (FL) maintenance training centers.
Taj Air is a Tata Company.
The Piaggio Aero P-180 'Avanti II' version has been EASA and FAA certified in 2006, and expected to receive the Civil Aviation Authority of India certification within this month.
17/10/08 WAPA/Avionews, Italy
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Hyderabad: Boeing and Airbus, leading global aircraft makers, are bullish on the Indian aviation market for the next 20 years in spite of the current worldwide economic slowdown.
At a press conference held in connection with the on-going ‘India-Aviation-2008’ here on Thursday, Dinesh A. Keskar, Senior Vice-President, Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said he was more “bullish” on India than other places as the forecast for the economic growth for the next 20 years for the country was expected to be 6.7 per cent as against the world average of 3.2 per cent. The Indian domestic air service had increased dramatically over the past 10 years from 64 per cent in 1997 to 198 per cent in 2007. Foreign travel to/from India had grown by 78 per cent in the past four years.At another press meet, John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer (Customers) of Airbus, said that India and China would be the growth markets. Kiran Rao, Executive Vice-President (Sales and Marketing), Airbus India, confirmed that Kingfisher Airlines had cancelled orders for three A 340 planes.
17/10/08 Y. Mallikarjun/The Hindu
At a press conference held in connection with the on-going ‘India-Aviation-2008’ here on Thursday, Dinesh A. Keskar, Senior Vice-President, Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said he was more “bullish” on India than other places as the forecast for the economic growth for the next 20 years for the country was expected to be 6.7 per cent as against the world average of 3.2 per cent. The Indian domestic air service had increased dramatically over the past 10 years from 64 per cent in 1997 to 198 per cent in 2007. Foreign travel to/from India had grown by 78 per cent in the past four years.At another press meet, John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer (Customers) of Airbus, said that India and China would be the growth markets. Kiran Rao, Executive Vice-President (Sales and Marketing), Airbus India, confirmed that Kingfisher Airlines had cancelled orders for three A 340 planes.
17/10/08 Y. Mallikarjun/The Hindu
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Hyderabad: Though there was much excitement of the Airbus A380's maiden landing - albeit as a test flight - at the Begumpet airport on Thursday, t
he turbulence in the Indian aviation industry became evident as Kingfisher Airlines cancelled its order for three Airbus A340 airplanes.
Confirming this at a press conference here at the India Aviation 2008 on Thursday, Dr Kiran Rao, executive vice president, sales, marketing and customer affairs, Airbus said, "Kingfisher has cancelled the three A340s" . The three aircraft were due for delivery in the next few months.
He, however, said that the cancellation doesn't have any impact on Airbus as they would be given to another customer. "This is nothing new. This happens at times," he said.
While admitting that the aviation industry is going through tough times, he expressed optimism on the outlook for the industry. According to him, Airbus does a market outlook study every two years and the latest one is due in a few months. When asked if it needs revisiting, he said it will be seen.
17/10/08 Times of India
he turbulence in the Indian aviation industry became evident as Kingfisher Airlines cancelled its order for three Airbus A340 airplanes.
Confirming this at a press conference here at the India Aviation 2008 on Thursday, Dr Kiran Rao, executive vice president, sales, marketing and customer affairs, Airbus said, "Kingfisher has cancelled the three A340s" . The three aircraft were due for delivery in the next few months.
He, however, said that the cancellation doesn't have any impact on Airbus as they would be given to another customer. "This is nothing new. This happens at times," he said.
While admitting that the aviation industry is going through tough times, he expressed optimism on the outlook for the industry. According to him, Airbus does a market outlook study every two years and the latest one is due in a few months. When asked if it needs revisiting, he said it will be seen.
17/10/08 Times of India
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Mumbai: The world’s most modern and sophisticated aircraft, the Airbus A380, has landed in India’s Hyderabad Begumpet airport to take part in the India Aviation 2008 air show. It is the first time the A380 has landed in Hyderabad and the second time an A380 has visited India.
The Airbus A380 development aircraft MSN001 (manufacturers Serial Number 001) will be on static display for a day. MSN001 is powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It is a fully instrumented aircraft for conducting flights tests and does not have a full cabin for passengers. The first visit of an A380 to India was in May 2007, when development aircraft MSN007 visited Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and Sahar International Airport in Mumbai.
“Airbus is delighted to support India Aviation 2008 with the A380’s second visit to India. The A380 is the world’s most modern and advanced aircraft, and because it carries more passengers, it can help airports and airlines to manage passenger growth whilst keeping aircraft movements down. The A380 can also take off and land at airports of all sizes and on shorter runways than previous generation large aircraft, which makes it an ideal aircraft for Indian carriers,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
Jean-Michel Roy, Test Pilot, who captained the A380 from Toulouse to Hyderabad says, "I had the chance and the honor to be the first to land the A380 in India last year when we came to visit Delhi and Mumbai. I am very proud to bring this iconic aircraft to Hyderabad this time and support the India Aviation 2008 air show. Tomorrow we will also be making a visit to the new Hyderabad International airport. This major project is a clear sign of Indian aviation development and will see, I am sure, many A380s landing in India in the future."
Being greener, cleaner, quieter and smarter, the A380 is already setting new standards for air transport and the environment.
16/10/08 India Infoline.com
The Airbus A380 development aircraft MSN001 (manufacturers Serial Number 001) will be on static display for a day. MSN001 is powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It is a fully instrumented aircraft for conducting flights tests and does not have a full cabin for passengers. The first visit of an A380 to India was in May 2007, when development aircraft MSN007 visited Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and Sahar International Airport in Mumbai.
“Airbus is delighted to support India Aviation 2008 with the A380’s second visit to India. The A380 is the world’s most modern and advanced aircraft, and because it carries more passengers, it can help airports and airlines to manage passenger growth whilst keeping aircraft movements down. The A380 can also take off and land at airports of all sizes and on shorter runways than previous generation large aircraft, which makes it an ideal aircraft for Indian carriers,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
Jean-Michel Roy, Test Pilot, who captained the A380 from Toulouse to Hyderabad says, "I had the chance and the honor to be the first to land the A380 in India last year when we came to visit Delhi and Mumbai. I am very proud to bring this iconic aircraft to Hyderabad this time and support the India Aviation 2008 air show. Tomorrow we will also be making a visit to the new Hyderabad International airport. This major project is a clear sign of Indian aviation development and will see, I am sure, many A380s landing in India in the future."
Being greener, cleaner, quieter and smarter, the A380 is already setting new standards for air transport and the environment.
16/10/08 India Infoline.com
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Hyderabad: While Hyderabad was more or less cold to the Surya Kiran air show on the opening day of the India Aviation-2008, it gave a rapturous response to the A-380’s maiden arrival to the twin cities today.
When the super jumbo was still a blip south of the Begumpet airport, every neck in and around the airport craned to follow its flight. Near the tarmac it was quite something else.
The aircraft which flew directly from the Airbus manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France approached the runway and then proceeded very slowly across the terminal to gain altitude again. Fifteen minutes later at 12.21 p.m. it touched down from the northern side. The double-deck, wide-body aircraft was made more awesome by the fact that the noise from the four-engined aircraft was not more than a strong hum and far removed from the deafening jet blasts from regular aircrafts.
While all were taken in by the spectacle, keen cameramen and videographers scaled the four-feet high metal barricade and went close to the runway to get an even better angle of the aircraft. Security men then rushed in with ropes to prevent them from getting any closer to the aircraft.
They, however, were helped by two fire tenders who acted as water cannons to spray water on the aircraft to welcome it. It could not taxi to its designated area as sufficient place was not created in the display zone that could accommodate its 80 meters span. The cockpit window opened and test pilot Mr Jean-Michel Roy waved the Tricolour. This caused a literal frenzy across the arena.
16/10/08 Stanley Theodore/The Statesman
When the super jumbo was still a blip south of the Begumpet airport, every neck in and around the airport craned to follow its flight. Near the tarmac it was quite something else.
The aircraft which flew directly from the Airbus manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France approached the runway and then proceeded very slowly across the terminal to gain altitude again. Fifteen minutes later at 12.21 p.m. it touched down from the northern side. The double-deck, wide-body aircraft was made more awesome by the fact that the noise from the four-engined aircraft was not more than a strong hum and far removed from the deafening jet blasts from regular aircrafts.
While all were taken in by the spectacle, keen cameramen and videographers scaled the four-feet high metal barricade and went close to the runway to get an even better angle of the aircraft. Security men then rushed in with ropes to prevent them from getting any closer to the aircraft.
They, however, were helped by two fire tenders who acted as water cannons to spray water on the aircraft to welcome it. It could not taxi to its designated area as sufficient place was not created in the display zone that could accommodate its 80 meters span. The cockpit window opened and test pilot Mr Jean-Michel Roy waved the Tricolour. This caused a literal frenzy across the arena.
16/10/08 Stanley Theodore/The Statesman
Labels: A380, Airbus, Aircraft Manufacturer, Europe
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Hyderabad: The Russian Aircraft holding and the Indian Hindavia company will soon set up a joint venture to market and sell Il-114-100 airliners in India, the head of the Russian company said on Wednesday.
The Il-114-100 is a short-range passenger airliner powered by two PW-127 Pratt and Whitney turboprop engines. It can carry up to 64 passengers.
"The joint venture will promote the Il-114 on the Indian market and in other South and Southeast Asian countries," Pavel Melnikov said at the opening of the India Aviation 2008 air show.
India Aviation 2008 is India's first international civil aviation exhibition. The exhibition is organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and is being held from October 15 to 18 at Hyderabad.
Melnikov said that despite the current crisis in the global civil aircraft industry, India remains an attractive market for foreign aircraft manufacturers.
He also said that Il-114 planes have twice the fuel efficiency of their turbojet counterparts, and that demand for the aircraft will grow as fuel costs rise.
Il-114-100 planes are produced at Uzbekistan's Tashkent aircraft manufacturing plant, which has been integrated into Russia's United Aircraft Corporation.
15/10/08 RIA Novosti, Russia
The Il-114-100 is a short-range passenger airliner powered by two PW-127 Pratt and Whitney turboprop engines. It can carry up to 64 passengers.
"The joint venture will promote the Il-114 on the Indian market and in other South and Southeast Asian countries," Pavel Melnikov said at the opening of the India Aviation 2008 air show.
India Aviation 2008 is India's first international civil aviation exhibition. The exhibition is organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and is being held from October 15 to 18 at Hyderabad.
Melnikov said that despite the current crisis in the global civil aircraft industry, India remains an attractive market for foreign aircraft manufacturers.
He also said that Il-114 planes have twice the fuel efficiency of their turbojet counterparts, and that demand for the aircraft will grow as fuel costs rise.
Il-114-100 planes are produced at Uzbekistan's Tashkent aircraft manufacturing plant, which has been integrated into Russia's United Aircraft Corporation.
15/10/08 RIA Novosti, Russia
Labels: Aircraft Manufacturer, Foreign, Il-114-100, Joint Venture, Russia
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Hyderabad: "Embraer participates in 'India Aviation 2008' October 15 to 18, at Hyderabad’s airport, on Sadar Patel highway, in India. During the event that is organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Indian Government, in conjunction with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Embraer promotes its entire line of commercial and executive jets at stand B39.
In the commercial aviation market, Embraer E-Jets have been flying in the livery of Paramount Airways, since October 2005. In 2009, the EMBRAER 170 jet will also join the fleet of the recently formed Star Aviation, which has signed for seven of this aircraft model.
To transport its public officials, the Indian government has been using Legacy 600 jets, since 2005, and currently operates five aircraft, one by the Indian Air Force and other four by the Border Security Force. At the end of 2007, Embraer signed a contract with India’s Invision Projects for the sale of 20 jets from the Phenom family, which is the largest fleet order in the country. Aviators India also has two firm orders for the same aircraft.
This year, Embraer announced the sale of three EMB-145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning & Control) jets to the Indian Government. The deal includes a broad logistical package consisting of training, technical assistance, replacement parts, and ground support equipment. The first delivery is scheduled for 2011".
16/10/08 Avionews
In the commercial aviation market, Embraer E-Jets have been flying in the livery of Paramount Airways, since October 2005. In 2009, the EMBRAER 170 jet will also join the fleet of the recently formed Star Aviation, which has signed for seven of this aircraft model.
To transport its public officials, the Indian government has been using Legacy 600 jets, since 2005, and currently operates five aircraft, one by the Indian Air Force and other four by the Border Security Force. At the end of 2007, Embraer signed a contract with India’s Invision Projects for the sale of 20 jets from the Phenom family, which is the largest fleet order in the country. Aviators India also has two firm orders for the same aircraft.
This year, Embraer announced the sale of three EMB-145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning & Control) jets to the Indian Government. The deal includes a broad logistical package consisting of training, technical assistance, replacement parts, and ground support equipment. The first delivery is scheduled for 2011".
16/10/08 Avionews
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The CRJ900 NextGen regional jet is en route to Hyderabad as part of Bombardier Aerospace’s show of strength at India Aviation 2008.A global success story, the 90-seat CRJ900 NextGen aircraft is one of Bombardier’s largest and most advanced regional jets in production.
“The CRJ900 NextGen airliner is ideally suited for the growing Indian regional aviation market,” said Trung Ngo, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s Vice President, Sales, for the Asia-Pacific market which includes India.
“The CRJ NextGen aircraft are optimized for medium-haul applications and are benchmarks for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat market on the strength of better economics, including lower fuel burn and operating costs,” he added.
Bearing the colours of U.S.-based Delta Airlines, the CRJ900 NextGen jet will be on display in Hyderabad from October 15 to 17. With over 120 orders, the CRJ900 NextGen regional jet is the best-selling member of the CRJ NextGen aircraft family. The 70- to 78-seat CRJ700 NextGen jet has attracted 50 orders and the 100-seat CRJ1000 NextGen jet has 45 firm orders from four airlines.
Bombardier’s Canadair Regional Jet (later re-named CRJ regional jets) launched modern regional aviation in 1992. In India, both Jet Airways and Indian Airlines/Alliance Air operate CRJ aircraft.
13/10/08 Moneycontrol.com
“The CRJ900 NextGen airliner is ideally suited for the growing Indian regional aviation market,” said Trung Ngo, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s Vice President, Sales, for the Asia-Pacific market which includes India.
“The CRJ NextGen aircraft are optimized for medium-haul applications and are benchmarks for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat market on the strength of better economics, including lower fuel burn and operating costs,” he added.
Bearing the colours of U.S.-based Delta Airlines, the CRJ900 NextGen jet will be on display in Hyderabad from October 15 to 17. With over 120 orders, the CRJ900 NextGen regional jet is the best-selling member of the CRJ NextGen aircraft family. The 70- to 78-seat CRJ700 NextGen jet has attracted 50 orders and the 100-seat CRJ1000 NextGen jet has 45 firm orders from four airlines.
Bombardier’s Canadair Regional Jet (later re-named CRJ regional jets) launched modern regional aviation in 1992. In India, both Jet Airways and Indian Airlines/Alliance Air operate CRJ aircraft.
13/10/08 Moneycontrol.com
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Hyderabad: The world's largest aircraft Airbus Industrie's A-380, which can cover over half a football ground under its wingspan, would fly over the Hyderabad city on Wednesday when it arrives in India for the first-ever civil aviation airshow.The huge double-decker four-engined aircraft, that can carry 853 passengers in an all-economy configuration and 525 in three classes, would be among at least 37 planes and helicopters of various makes on display at the first civil aviation exhibition and conference, 'India Aviation 2008', starting Wednesday at the old Begumpet Airport here.
Other aircraft, which would be on static or flying display, include Boeing 777, A-340-400, Canadian Regional Jet of Bombardier Citation, business jets of manufactured by various global leaders, Bell Helicopters, DragonFly, Cessnas, Indian-made Pushpak and Indian firm Hindavia's Russian-made regional aircraft IL-114.
With the United States being the partner country, almost all major aviation-related companies and officials from there are scheduled to participate.
While US officials include the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), Robert A Sturgell, CEOs and other top officials of most of the major players in the global civil aviation industry would also be present at the event organised by the Civil Aviation Ministry and FICCI. Top honchos of the aviation industry from India and abroad would be part of the event.
13/10/08 Press Trust of India
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Piaggio Aero P180 Avanti II executive aircraft will be displayed for the first time in India at the first edition of INDIA AVIATION 2008.to be held at Hyderabad Airport from 15th to 18th October 2008. (Piaggio Aero stand B-6 and static display).INDIA AVIATION 2008 is the first Civil Aviation Exhibition in India and it has been organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
At the first edition of the Hyderabad Air Show are expected several famous aircraft industries present as exhibitors and on Static Display; Business aviation Indian market is growing very rapidly in these years and the booming of this sector offers great opportunities to the aviation industry.
The Avanti II achieves ‘Jet’ performance and is able to reach a certified altitude of 41,000ft and a maximum
speed of 402 knots (at 31,000ft) with the fuel efficiency of a Turbo Prop, burning about 40 per cent less fuel than a same size jet. While in flight the spacious cabin sets new standards in comfort, smoothness and extremely low ambient internal cabin noise levels. The cabin provides seating for seven plus passengers to travel in unprecedented first class comfort. The first class‘stand-up’ cabin is six feet wide and five feet nine inches high which is wider and taller than most of the competing business aircraft in its weight and pricing class.
13/10/08 PRESS RELEASE/JETS.ru, Russia
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Airbus is taking part in the India Aviation 2008 Air Show (15th-18th October) at Hyderabad's Begumpet airport. This is India's first air show dedicated to the civil aviation sector. The Airbus A380, the world�s largest and most modern commercial airliner, will make an appearance at the show. The aircraft will be landing on the 16th October with an expected arrival time at the end of the morning, and will be on static display for the remainder of the day. It will then depart in the early hours of the 17th October.
In addition, the opening day of the show (15th October) will feature the arrival of a brand new A319 aircraft that will touch down from Hamburg in Germany. It will be handed over to Air India in a delivery ceremony and will then be on static display until the end of the show. The A319 will be Air India's seventh A319 in their fleet.
To complete the Airbus product range, an Airbus A330 from Kingfisher will also be on display. Kingfisher has 5 A330s in service.
Airbus will hold an A380 press briefing on Thursday 16th October, starting at 16h30 at the Press Conference Centre, in the main airport block, with John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers and Dr. Kiran Rao, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, and President Airbus India. Members of the media are invited to attend.
Visitors to the show will be able to see scaled aircraft models, and find out about Airbus and its entire product range at the indoor stand in Hall B (stand B37). There will also be information on Airbus� cooperation with India, including the Bangalore based Airbus Engineering Centre India and Airbus Training Centre India.
10/10/08 Avian Media/Moneycontrol.com
In addition, the opening day of the show (15th October) will feature the arrival of a brand new A319 aircraft that will touch down from Hamburg in Germany. It will be handed over to Air India in a delivery ceremony and will then be on static display until the end of the show. The A319 will be Air India's seventh A319 in their fleet.
To complete the Airbus product range, an Airbus A330 from Kingfisher will also be on display. Kingfisher has 5 A330s in service.
Airbus will hold an A380 press briefing on Thursday 16th October, starting at 16h30 at the Press Conference Centre, in the main airport block, with John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers and Dr. Kiran Rao, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, and President Airbus India. Members of the media are invited to attend.
Visitors to the show will be able to see scaled aircraft models, and find out about Airbus and its entire product range at the indoor stand in Hall B (stand B37). There will also be information on Airbus� cooperation with India, including the Bangalore based Airbus Engineering Centre India and Airbus Training Centre India.
10/10/08 Avian Media/Moneycontrol.com
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Montreal, Quebec: Bombardier Aerospace will attend the inaugural International Exhibition & Conference on Civil Aviation, India Aviation 2008, at Hyderabad Airport from October 15 to 18. With the nation's booming economy and rapid growth in air travel, Bombardier recognizes India's increasingly important role in the aviation industry and will have four of its market-leading aircraft on static display. These aircraft include a CRJ900 NextGen regional aircraft, along with the midsize Learjet 60 XR, the super midsize Challenger 605 and ultra long-range Global Express XRS business jets.
"Business aviation is growing at a dynamic pace in India. In fact, Bombardier has already established roots in the country and we are committed to expand our presence even further," said David Dixon, Regional Vice-President, Sales, Asia-Pacific, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Our comprehensive family of Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets offer operators in the region a complete range of travel solutions to meet the increasing business travel requirements of this market."
"Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's product portfolio is ideally suited for the Indian market," said Trung Ngo, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's Vice President, Sales, for the Asia-Pacific market. "For short-haul operations, the Q400 NextGen airliner is a fast, fuel-efficient and lower-emission 70- to 80-seat large turboprop. In medium-haul applications, CRJ NextGen aircraft are the benchmarks for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat segment. For longer routes, the recently launched CSeries airliners are the world's newest and most advanced single-aisle aircraft designed specifically for 110- to 130-seat comfort and setting new standards in technology, fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact."
Mr. Ngo leads Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's "Team India" efforts with support from aviation sales executives Sunder Venkat, Sales Director - India, and Ryan Debrusk, Sales Director - Asia-Pacific region.
India Aviation 2008, the first international exhibition of its kind being held in India within the civil aviation sector, will be held at Hyderabad Airport from October 15 to 18. It is anticipated that 150 companies from over 30 countries will participate in the four-day event. Four Bombardier aircraft will be on static display and Bombardier will be located at exhibit hall A-37 and chalet 15.
08/10/08 Market Wire
"Business aviation is growing at a dynamic pace in India. In fact, Bombardier has already established roots in the country and we are committed to expand our presence even further," said David Dixon, Regional Vice-President, Sales, Asia-Pacific, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Our comprehensive family of Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets offer operators in the region a complete range of travel solutions to meet the increasing business travel requirements of this market."
"Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's product portfolio is ideally suited for the Indian market," said Trung Ngo, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's Vice President, Sales, for the Asia-Pacific market. "For short-haul operations, the Q400 NextGen airliner is a fast, fuel-efficient and lower-emission 70- to 80-seat large turboprop. In medium-haul applications, CRJ NextGen aircraft are the benchmarks for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat segment. For longer routes, the recently launched CSeries airliners are the world's newest and most advanced single-aisle aircraft designed specifically for 110- to 130-seat comfort and setting new standards in technology, fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact."
Mr. Ngo leads Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's "Team India" efforts with support from aviation sales executives Sunder Venkat, Sales Director - India, and Ryan Debrusk, Sales Director - Asia-Pacific region.
India Aviation 2008, the first international exhibition of its kind being held in India within the civil aviation sector, will be held at Hyderabad Airport from October 15 to 18. It is anticipated that 150 companies from over 30 countries will participate in the four-day event. Four Bombardier aircraft will be on static display and Bombardier will be located at exhibit hall A-37 and chalet 15.
08/10/08 Market Wire
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