Boeing Delivers First 737-900ERs to GECAS for Lease to Futura International Airways
Futura becomes first European carrier to operate the newest 737 model
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SEATTLE, May 06, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] last week delivered Europe's first two Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) and its leasing customer, Spanish carrier Futura International Airways, based in Palma de Mallorca.
"We are very satisfied to take delivery of the first Next-Generation 737-900ER for Europe through our lessor GECAS," said Román Pané, CEO of Futura. "Our experience in operating the 737 will be expanded with this new aircraft model, allowing us the longest range possible for our international fleet."
Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005. The 737-900ER, the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 airplane family, increases the capability of the 737 by carrying more passengers and flying farther. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the 737-900ER April 22.
"Futura International Airways has established itself as a leader in the European aviation community by becoming the first carrier to operate the new 737-900ER," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Futura will be the first carrier in Europe to use the 737-900ER's new range capabilities to take its passengers to new destinations. We are honored that Futura's customers will experience the latest innovations the 737-900ER has to offer."
The twin-engine jet incorporates a new pair of exit doors and a flat rear-pressure bulkhead that allow a maximum capacity of 220 passengers in a single-class layout. Aerodynamic and structural design changes, including strengthened wings, a two-position tailskid, enhancements to the leading and trailing-edge flap systems, optional Blended Winglets and auxiliary fuel tanks, will allow the 737-900ER to accommodate higher takeoff weights and increase its range to 3,200 nautical miles (5,900 km). The 737-900ER has substantial economic advantages over heavier competing models including 6 percent lower operating costs per trip and 4 percent lower operating costs per seat mile.
The 737-900ER joins the 737-600, -700, -700ER and -800 airplanes and will share the same industry-leading reliability of the other Next-Generation 737 series models.
As of March 31, nine customers have placed orders for 229 Next-Generation 737-900ERs, and more than 7,900 orders have been placed for 737s. Boeing has more than 2,100 unfilled orders for the Next-Generation 737.
Futura International Airways was created by Aer Lingus in 1989. It operates a fleet of 32 Boeing airplanes and transports more than 3 million passengers a year. Its long-haul services include Canada, Indonesia, Chile, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Egypt and Gambia.
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viernes, 13 de junio de 2008
martes, 10 de junio de 2008
boeing realases
In Step with Mother Nature: Boeing Makes Targeted Investment with $750,000 grant to the Cascade Land Conservancy
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SEATTLE, May 05, 2008 -- The Boeing Company's [NYSE: BA] Global Corporate Citizenship function in the Northwest Region has made a targeted investment of $750,000 in a three-year grant to the Cascade Land Conservancy (CLC).
The funds will support the Cascade Agenda, a visionary 100-year regional program launched in May 2005 that focuses on conserving 1.3 million acres of farmlands and working forests and revitalizing towns and cities throughout the region.
Boeing's grant will serve as a catalyst to speed up the implementation of the Cascade Agenda, a plan that links land conservation with the need for a strong economy, livable cities and housing choices.
The CLC announced the award Thursday at the CLC's 13th annual Conservation Awards Breakfast in downtown Seattle in a video presentation starring actress Megan Hunt as Mother Nature.
The Boeing grant-- one of the largest strategically invested with an environmental nonprofit-- will help support the Cascade Agenda in its work with forests, along creeks and streams and in the restoration of forested parks.
"The Cascade Agenda has a proven track record with the CLC," said Mary Armstrong, vice president of Environment, Health and Safety for Boeing. "Boeing is proud to continue its long-standing support of the environment because it helps us maintain the Puget Sound region as an attractive, vibrant and competitive place for our employees to live and work."
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SEATTLE, May 05, 2008 -- The Boeing Company's [NYSE: BA] Global Corporate Citizenship function in the Northwest Region has made a targeted investment of $750,000 in a three-year grant to the Cascade Land Conservancy (CLC).
The funds will support the Cascade Agenda, a visionary 100-year regional program launched in May 2005 that focuses on conserving 1.3 million acres of farmlands and working forests and revitalizing towns and cities throughout the region.
Boeing's grant will serve as a catalyst to speed up the implementation of the Cascade Agenda, a plan that links land conservation with the need for a strong economy, livable cities and housing choices.
The CLC announced the award Thursday at the CLC's 13th annual Conservation Awards Breakfast in downtown Seattle in a video presentation starring actress Megan Hunt as Mother Nature.
The Boeing grant-- one of the largest strategically invested with an environmental nonprofit-- will help support the Cascade Agenda in its work with forests, along creeks and streams and in the restoration of forested parks.
"The Cascade Agenda has a proven track record with the CLC," said Mary Armstrong, vice president of Environment, Health and Safety for Boeing. "Boeing is proud to continue its long-standing support of the environment because it helps us maintain the Puget Sound region as an attractive, vibrant and competitive place for our employees to live and work."
boeing realase
BAGHDAD, Iraq, May 05, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Government of Iraq today announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-800 commercial airplanes, the first step in re-establishing that country's scheduled commercial aviation operations. Iraq has also contracted options for 10 additional 737s.
Valued at $2.2 billion at current list prices, the order was previously accounted for on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site attributed to an unidentified customer.
In addition, Iraq and Boeing are finalizing an agreement for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which will allow an Iraqi national airline to provide longer-range commercial service. The 787s will be added to Boeing's order book when the contract is completed.
"Today marks a new beginning for Iraq," Minister of Finance Bager M. Jabor Al Zubaidy said during a signing ceremony that was also attended by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Carson. "We are very comfortable with our selection of Boeing airplanes as the basis of our fleet renewal and pleased to count Boeing as a trusted partner in supporting our reconstructive efforts."
In recent months Boeing and Iraqi officials have discussed how Boeing can assist with the reconstruction of Iraq's aviation infrastructure and preparation for delivery and operation of new airplanes. Boeing will offer advice and expertise in areas such as the planning and development of airport infrastructure throughout Iraq; helping train aviation sector personnel; aiding in the selection and acquisition of airline support equipment; and arranging for cost-effective maintenance and service solutions for used aircraft obtained prior to new airplane deliveries.
"Today is truly a milestone event for Boeing and for Iraq," Carson said. "The operational characteristics of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 and 787 Dreamliner are unbeatable and, as we work together in support of Iraq's plan to build a national carrier, we envision the day when a modern and efficient fleet of airplanes will directly support Iraq's economic development and growth."
Valued at $2.2 billion at current list prices, the order was previously accounted for on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site attributed to an unidentified customer.
In addition, Iraq and Boeing are finalizing an agreement for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which will allow an Iraqi national airline to provide longer-range commercial service. The 787s will be added to Boeing's order book when the contract is completed.
"Today marks a new beginning for Iraq," Minister of Finance Bager M. Jabor Al Zubaidy said during a signing ceremony that was also attended by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Carson. "We are very comfortable with our selection of Boeing airplanes as the basis of our fleet renewal and pleased to count Boeing as a trusted partner in supporting our reconstructive efforts."
In recent months Boeing and Iraqi officials have discussed how Boeing can assist with the reconstruction of Iraq's aviation infrastructure and preparation for delivery and operation of new airplanes. Boeing will offer advice and expertise in areas such as the planning and development of airport infrastructure throughout Iraq; helping train aviation sector personnel; aiding in the selection and acquisition of airline support equipment; and arranging for cost-effective maintenance and service solutions for used aircraft obtained prior to new airplane deliveries.
"Today is truly a milestone event for Boeing and for Iraq," Carson said. "The operational characteristics of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 and 787 Dreamliner are unbeatable and, as we work together in support of Iraq's plan to build a national carrier, we envision the day when a modern and efficient fleet of airplanes will directly support Iraq's economic development and growth."
sábado, 7 de junio de 2008
todo por culpa del petroleo
Mexicana aprieta cinturón a sobrecargosPublicado: 13:2406 de junio de 2008
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (CNNExpansión.com) — Mexicana de Aviación informó que avanza en la aplicación de un nuevo contrato colectivo de trabajo a sus sobrecargos, lo que le permitirá obtener ahorros para enfrentar los altos costos de operación de la aerolínea.
Unos 205 sobrecargos verán reducidos en 20% los gastos por alimentación durante los viajes y el pago de algunas prestaciones; la eliminación de un incentivo vacacional; ampliación en la jornada nocturna; aumento en el precio de los pases para volar; y menores descuentos.
Este grupo de sobrecargos no logró que la justicia federal le suspendiera la aplicación del nuevo contrato colectivo de trabajo, a diferencia de la resolución judicial que obtuvo la Asociación Sindical de Sobrecargos de Aviación.
Mexicana busca con sus sobrecargos ahorros anuales por unos 25 millones de dólares, sin embargo los trabajadores han interpuesto estos dos amparos, y la mayoría logró la suspensión mientras los tribunales discuten quién tiene la razón.
La Junta de Conciliación y Arbitraje autorizó a Mexicana, el año pasado, modificar el contrato colectivo de trabajo debido al conflicto económico que enfrenta la aerolínea y que pone en riesgo su viabilidad, pero los trabajadores se inconformaron solicitando dos amparos, uno por parte de ASSA y otro de un grupo de 205 sobrecargos.
La representante de los sobrecargos a los que se les aplican las nuevas condiciones laborales, Lizzet Clavel, no estuvo disponible para comentar las medidas de la aerolínea.
Mexicana dijo a sus sobrecargos en un comunicado interno que es necesario reinstalar el diálogo a fin de encontrar las condiciones que otorguen viabilidad a la fuente de trabajo, “en un ambiente crítico para la aviación comercial en México y en el mundo”.
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (CNNExpansión.com) — Mexicana de Aviación informó que avanza en la aplicación de un nuevo contrato colectivo de trabajo a sus sobrecargos, lo que le permitirá obtener ahorros para enfrentar los altos costos de operación de la aerolínea.
Unos 205 sobrecargos verán reducidos en 20% los gastos por alimentación durante los viajes y el pago de algunas prestaciones; la eliminación de un incentivo vacacional; ampliación en la jornada nocturna; aumento en el precio de los pases para volar; y menores descuentos.
Este grupo de sobrecargos no logró que la justicia federal le suspendiera la aplicación del nuevo contrato colectivo de trabajo, a diferencia de la resolución judicial que obtuvo la Asociación Sindical de Sobrecargos de Aviación.
Mexicana busca con sus sobrecargos ahorros anuales por unos 25 millones de dólares, sin embargo los trabajadores han interpuesto estos dos amparos, y la mayoría logró la suspensión mientras los tribunales discuten quién tiene la razón.
La Junta de Conciliación y Arbitraje autorizó a Mexicana, el año pasado, modificar el contrato colectivo de trabajo debido al conflicto económico que enfrenta la aerolínea y que pone en riesgo su viabilidad, pero los trabajadores se inconformaron solicitando dos amparos, uno por parte de ASSA y otro de un grupo de 205 sobrecargos.
La representante de los sobrecargos a los que se les aplican las nuevas condiciones laborales, Lizzet Clavel, no estuvo disponible para comentar las medidas de la aerolínea.
Mexicana dijo a sus sobrecargos en un comunicado interno que es necesario reinstalar el diálogo a fin de encontrar las condiciones que otorguen viabilidad a la fuente de trabajo, “en un ambiente crítico para la aviación comercial en México y en el mundo”.
miércoles, 4 de junio de 2008
aeromexico regional
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (Reuters) — Aeroméxico, la mayor aerolínea del país, anunció este miércoles el lanzamiento de una operadora de vuelos de charter, ampliando su oferta de servicios en medio de una crisis de la industria por los altos precios del combustible.
Aeroméxico, que era propiedad mayoritaria del gobierno, fue adquirida el año pasado junto con su empresa controladora y otros activos por un grupo de inversionistas encabezados por el banco Banamex, filial del estadounidense Citigroup.
La operadora, Aeroméxico Travel, tendrá "cobertura en todo el Continente Americano para trasladar pasajeros a cualquier destino, en el momento en que lo necesiten", dijo la compañía en un comunicado.
La nueva aerolínea forma parte de la estrategia de negocios de Aeroméxico, que busca fortalecer sus vuelos internacionales ante la fuerte competencia de las operadoras de bajo costo en el mercado de viajes domésticos.
Aeroméxico, parte de la alianza SkyTeam, opera unos 300 vuelos diarios a 23 ciudades mexicanas, 13 en Estados Unidos, cuatro en Sudamérica, dos en Centroamérica, tres en Europa y dos en Asia
Aeroméxico, que era propiedad mayoritaria del gobierno, fue adquirida el año pasado junto con su empresa controladora y otros activos por un grupo de inversionistas encabezados por el banco Banamex, filial del estadounidense Citigroup.
La operadora, Aeroméxico Travel, tendrá "cobertura en todo el Continente Americano para trasladar pasajeros a cualquier destino, en el momento en que lo necesiten", dijo la compañía en un comunicado.
La nueva aerolínea forma parte de la estrategia de negocios de Aeroméxico, que busca fortalecer sus vuelos internacionales ante la fuerte competencia de las operadoras de bajo costo en el mercado de viajes domésticos.
Aeroméxico, parte de la alianza SkyTeam, opera unos 300 vuelos diarios a 23 ciudades mexicanas, 13 en Estados Unidos, cuatro en Sudamérica, dos en Centroamérica, tres en Europa y dos en Asia
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