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RUSSIAN 6 PAGE BUSINESS AVIATION MOVES AHEAD Interview with Anna Serejkina

Eastern European Sukhoi SSJ-100; News from : market for used Mess or Success? AELIS Group private aircraft by Tomas Chlumecky completed the sale of remains strong read on page 10 all 11 ATR aircraft interview with Marian Jancaric read on page 5 read on page 2 2 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 3

direct experience in vari- ten compared to the so-called Such a sudden economic up- an expert for transactions in ous aviation sectors which pre-crisis years. That com- swing is likely not to happen the Middle East. In the past allow him to provide solid parison is difficult to make again but, the Eastern Euro- Marian was heading ABS consultation to owners and in our region, partly because pean market is now solid with Jets in Prague for five years; financial institutions regard- of economic and political moderate yet steady growth.” he took the helm when it was ing aircraft sales and aviation developments in the region a start-up and left the com- markets. He explains the dif- in the past. In the pre-crisis Marian Jancarik’s back- pany when it had become a ficulties in interpreting the years, business aviation was ground has some unique major player in its field. various statistics in Eastern almost non-existent at first, specializations; he is an Em- Europe. but the geo-political changes braer specialist and besides resulted in strong economic being the dedicated profes- “In the USA and Western Eu- growth and subsequently an sional for the Central and rope, the current market is of- appetite for private aircraft. Eastern market, he is also Boeing, ANA Finalize Order for Three 787-10 Dreamliners Boeing and All Nippon Airways ued success as they look to expand their The 787-10 is the third and longest (ANA) finalized an order for three fleet to include the entire family of 787 member of the super-efficient 787 787-10 Dreamliners, valued at ap- Dreamliners.” family. With its greater passenger and proximately $900 million at list prices. cargo capacity, high degree of com- With this order, originally announced ANA, the launch customer of the 787, monality and passenger-pleasing fea- as a commitment in January 2015, currently operates the world’s largest tures, the 787-10 will complement the ANA becomes Boeing’s newest 787- 787 fleet with 34 Dreamliners. The family while setting a new benchmark 10 customer and first in Asia airline will further expand their future for fuel efficiency and operating eco- to operate the entire family of 787 fleet with an additional 49 787s on nomics. Dreamliners. order, leveraging the added efficiency and full flexibility of the complete 787 The 787-10 will be 25 to 30 percent “We truly appreciate ANA’s confi- family. more efficient than the airplanes it re- Eastern European market for used dence in the 787 and this order further places and more than 10 percent better demonstrates our decades-long part- In addition, ANA will maintain the in- than anything offered by the competi- nership with ANA,” said Boeing Com- novative passenger experience onboard tion for the future. private aircraft remains strong mercial Airplanes president and CEO the Dreamliner that customers have Interview with Marian Jancarik Ray Conner. “We are honored to play grown accustomed to over the years. such an important role in ANA’s contin-

How does the Eastern Broker and Asset Advisor at side the region, twelve were centives such as discounts business Aviation market the Colibri Aircraft’s Cen- sold outside the region, and and maintenance packag- perform? It is common to tral and Eastern European eight remained within. Sev- e s ,” says Marian. “This has a compare numbers and per- office in , Slovakia, en new private jets were de- strong influence on resale val- centages in statistics with informs us about the latest livered to the Czech Repub- ue which resulted in almost previous periods. Interpre- numbers of the used aircraft lic, Poland, Moldavia, and continuously fallen prices of tation of statistics needs a sales and in what light they Romania. Five of them were used aircraft since 2008. An- professional with expertise should be seen. Embraer: two Legacy 650, other declining factor is that who can put it in the prop- two Phenom 300 and one currently the supply of used er context or else they may The Central and Eastern Phenom 100. The other two aircraft is higher than the de- be misunderstood. Decision European market for “used” were a Bombardier Chal- mand because the availability makers in various positions aircraft is stable and shows lenger 350 and a Dassault of aircraft in certain regions is depend on those analyses signs of year to year growth, Falcon 2000S. as quick as the world market either for investments, busi- according to Marian. Last is able to sell and resell again.” ness expansion, or purchase year, thirty-four transactions “As for current prices levels and selling decisions. Mari- were recorded. Fourteen air- of new and used planes, new Marian Jancarik looks back an Jancarik, Senior Aircraft craft were bought from out- aircraft are still sold with in- at more than ten years of 4 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 5

TAG Aviation adds sixth AELIS Group completed Gulfstream G650 to its fleet the sale of all 11 ATR aircraft and 4 spare engines of Eurolot

TAG Aviation announced logically advanced business today that it has added a aircraft for their specific travel AELIS Group completed the Mission. Se- sixth Gulfstream G650 to its needs.” lected in 2013 by Eurolot, the Polish Regional fleet, making it one of the “The number of Gulf- Airline, for the marketing of its fleet of 11 ATR largest operators of the world’s stream G650 aircraft within aircraft (9 ATR72-200 & 2 ATR42-500 for an fastest, ultra-long-range jet. TAG Aviation’s fleet speaks Second Falcon 8X Joins The Gulfstream G650, one to the aircraft’s flexibility, re- average age of 22 years) and 4 spare en- of the most fuel-efficient air- liability, comfort, technology gines, AELIS Group is pleased to announce Flight Test Campaign craft, can fly near the speed and performance”, said Tre- the successful sale of the last aircraft from the of sound, with a maximum vor Esling, Regional Senior portfolio. All aircraft were marketed and sold all speed of Mach 0.925. With a Vice President, International around the globe to Germany, , Switzer- range of 7,000 nautical miles, Sales, Gulfstream. this private jet is capable of TAG Aviation managed land, Great Britain, Bangladesh, Singapore and The second aircraft has joined the After the test routine, the aircraft ran 200 flights and 500 flight hours flying nonstop from London the acquisition process of Africa. Falcon 8X flight test campaign as the a series of additional checks before through final EASA and FAA certi- to Buenos Aires or Singa- the G650 aircraft on behalf ultra long range trijet continues to pass touching down after 2 h and 45 min fication which is anticipated in mid- pore. It features a wide cabin of the owner. The company ATR 72-200, MSN 411 were Lessors or private inves- key development milestones. in the air. 2016. interior and is equipped with follows a unique approach to sold as the last remaining air- tors and 76 or start- Falcon 8X s/n 02 took to the skies from “We are very pleased with the way Unveiled in May 2014 at European industry-leading inflight simplifying the complexities craft from the package of 11. up airline projects,” summa- Dassault Aviation’s Bordeaux-Mérignac the aircraft responded and flew,” said Business Aviation Convention & Ex- Wi-Fi and satellite commu- of aircraft ownership with On behalf of the entire rized Jean-Philippe Louis facility on Monday, March 30 at 3:24 PM Laverne. “It demonstrated the same hibition (EBACE), the latest addition nications systems. The large unique turn-key solutions company we would like to from AELIS Group. local time with test pilots Hervé Laverne flawless handling qualities as s/n 01, a to the growing Falcon business jet windows and low cabin pres- for each client. It leverages thank Eurolot for the firm “For our airline it’s quite and Etienne Faurdessus at the controls. very positive development at this early family rolled out on 17 December. It sure enhance comfort and its fleet size and operational belief of ability and reliabil- symbolic moment – Eurolot The flight plan was similar to that of the stage of the flight test campaign.” will offer the greatest range and the reduce fatigue. experience to deliver ity of AELIS Group, and we Team will keep in memory maiden flight on February 6. The aircraft will now join s/n 01 longest cabin in the Falcon line, along “We are proud to man- exceptional value and un- are very proud to announce: ATR’s fleet, especially because After initial checks on the digital at the Dassault flight test center at with the most extensive selection of age one of the world’s largest compromising results. “Mission accomplished! This those airplanes were first to flight controls and engine system, the Istres, near Marseille, where it will cabin configurations available on any fleet of this revolutionary and Globally, TAG Aviation man- is a result of an excellent co- operate on Polish sky. More- pilots took the aircraft to 43,000 feet mostly serve for performance testing. business jet. highly sought-after aircraft”, ages a fleet of over 120 air- operation and understanding over, I am genuinely satisfied and Mach 0.8 for performance tests. The full program will total about said Graham Williamson, craft, with around 50 availa- between Eurolot and AELIS with this outstanding business President Aircraft Manage- ble for charter. Group teams,” stated Philippe case and would like to thank ment and Charter Services, Lienard, CEO of AELIS my Team from Eurolot as well TAG Aviation Europe. “We Group. our partner AELIS Group for serve an international client “It was a real hard work, a very close and intense co- base which values our exper- with more than 5,300 emails operation within every step tise in aircraft management. exchanged, thousands of of the marketing and sale Our focus is to provide our phone calls and hundreds of process,” concluded Andrzej clients with bespoke services meetings with 145 different Juszczynski, CEO of Eurolot. and identify the most techno- prospects, among which 27 6 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 7

trends and challenges and to share eration and infrastructure, including terms of business aviation. But such expertise and best practices. The private public partnership projects. is not typical only for Russia and it Russian Business agenda is dedicated to the industry’s In 2013 Ms. Serejkina received a is also seen in emerging business avi- most vital issues including aircraft Ph.D. with specialization in phi- ation markets in a number of other finance, MRO, fleet management as losophy of technics. It is always a c o u n t r i e s ,” according to Anna. “Our Aviation well as ground infrastructure devel- pleasure to sit down and interview a aviation infrastructure is subject of opment and upgrades. Anna an ongoing development of continues: improvements and expansions moves ahead “Despite of all current involving airports located “The most effective way to close to the cities. Besides Mos- Interview with Anna Serejkina, Executive Director get our message across is to challenges, the Russian cow and St. Petersburg, many and Member of the Board of the Russian United showcase business aviation business aviation sector airports have received signifi- Business Aviation Association (RUBAA) through a number of annu- cant investments to create new al regional business aviation has a firm share in the facilities for business aviation. upgrading ser- to pin point any single segment,” says forums in various parts of It will drive industry growth, vices, advancing Anna, the association executive. our vast country. During lat- global market.” generate new revenues for the safety levels, and est years, we went to Ufa in sector and thus attract further improving all op- RUBAA was formed in 2009 Bashkortostan, Kazan in Ta- investment.” eration processes through merger of the Russian Busi- tarstan and Gelendzhik on the Balck professional with broad spectrum of is the best way we ness Aviation Association (RBAA) Sea in the South. At all these events experiences like Anna. The number and amount of invest- can go.” and the United Business Aviation the airport was the venue as avia- ments depends strongly on current Association (UBAA). The purpose tion infrastructure, business jets were The airports of and traffic volume and forecasted future RUBAA con- of the organization is to coordi- demonstrated at static displays, and St. Petersburg are undoubted- needs. Beside the aircraft flight oper- tinues to receive nate its members’ entrepreneurial presentations were held by industry ly among the leaders in the world. ations, an important area of business new membership activities, to represent and protect experts. Each event was support- They offer a broad selection of fa- aviation activities is service compa- applications and their common business interests and ed and attended by local authorities cilities serving the needs of business nies providing ground support for sees a growing to develop the business aviation in- which clearly confirms the interest of aviation; in Moscow there is choice the flights, technical maintenance interest in its dustry in Russia. individual regions in business avia- of airports. Russian business avia- for aircraft and businesses engaged programs and tion. The forums were positively re- tion has shown a steady growth lead- in catering and cleaning services. activities. Since “Our organization aims to create ceived and well covered by the media. ing to the development of regional With the airport infrastructure de- “Despite of all current challeng- Anna Serejkina joined RUBAA al- awareness and popularize business Each event gathered at least one hun- airport infrastructure. velopments and a growing demand es, the Russian business aviation most six years ago, the association’s aviation in the country. We explain dred attendees. It may be a slow pro- for business aviation, new opportu- sector has a firm share in the global local and international presence re- to companies, as well as to individu- cess, but an effective way to promote “From what I hear from my foreign nities will arise in all segments of the market,” Anna Serejkina tells me. ceived a great boost - a testament to als that business aviation is not only our industry throughout the country. colleagues, regional airports outside industry in Russia. She is the Executive Director and Anna’s abilities as a manager and or- a means of comfortable and private The participants’ interest proves that our capital city and major cities in Cdr. Bud Slabbaert Member of the Board of the Russian ganizer. Business aviation in Russia transportation, but it is also an effec- we are on the right track!” Russia may have some challenges in United Business Aviation Associa- has a long history and continues to tive business development instrument. tion (RUBAA). I wanted to find out advance fast. Due to the country’s It may serve local enterprises and it In the past, Anna has a bit more from her about the cur- large size and the particular nature can be a center of development itself founded several confer- rent situation. “Airport statistics still of many industries, production sites through modernization of airport in- ences and forums, among show a moderate increase in the num- are often located in remote regions. frastructure, business cluster develop- them “Transport Law as bers of passengers and handled air- As a result, a flexible means of trans- ment around the airport, creation of Instrument for Realization craft in Russia. An extensive number portation is necessity. Russia is ar- new jobs, and ultimately increasing of Transport Strategy for of Russian aviation professionals do ea-wise the largest landmass in the tax revenues,” Anna explained to me. the Period till 2030”, “Busi- everything possible to provide the best world. ness Aviation Forum”, “Air service, maintain high standards, and RUBAA acts as organizer of sever- Law Conference”, “Human implement best practices and stand- “Foreign companies consider the al industry meetings – business avia- Factor in Civil Aviation: ards in aviation, and are open for any Russian market to be important. A tion forums and seminars during the Management, Law, Tech- form of collaboration. Whether one is large number of international busi- year, which have become traditional nics”, etc. Anna’s career dealing with an economic or political nesses are represented here, from events that are recognized global- includes positions at a situation, and whether or not we call all major aircraft manufacturers ly as Russia’s major communication major airline and an air- it tensions or even a crisis, it affects to service providers and suppliers. and networking platform organized port operator. She was also everyone’s life and business, regard- Similarly to most other industries, for business aviation communi- employed by legal firms less of profession or industry. From business aviation comprises of an en- ty from across Russia and beyond. where she concentrated my point of view, adjusting to this tire ecosystem where stakeholders de- These events gather industry pro- on project development temporary situation, at the same time pend on each other; it is very difficult fessionals to discuss latest market dedicated to transport op- 8 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 9

Cruiser and associated spare parts on The PS-28 Cruiser is a double-seat The facts on the market today clearly the Polish market. Through their stra- aircraft of full metal construction. The confirm the leadership of the Sport- Ventum Air Flight Academy tegic partnership with Aviation Service aircraft is arranged as a low-wing mo- Cruiser within this important segment Sp. z o.o., GB Aircraft also offers Part no-plane with cantilevered wings and of the Light Sport Aircraft market, with M/G CAMO and Part 145 Mainte- conventional empennage. The PS-28 the aircraft being operated in over 20 In Poland Takes Delivery nance Organisation as well as certified Cruiser is type certified for VFR Day flight schools in the USA alone. Rotax maintenance. operations according to EASA CS-LSA Czech Sport Aircraft is located in Of Third PS-28 Cruiser Rafał Karski, President of the Man- regulations and can be fully commer- the city of Kunovice in the heart of the agement Board of GB Aircraft, said, cially operated in EASA countries or Moravian aviation valley where, from “Ventum Air is certainly a great am- in countries where the PS-28 Cruiser 1954 up to the present day, several air- bassador for the aircraft on the local obtained local CAA Type Certification. craft have been designed, developed market. The PS-28 Cruiser is generat- Currently a total of over 500 PS- and manufactured. The company was ing a lot of interest and we are current- 28 Cruiser and SportCruiser have formed in 2009 adding to almost 80 ly in dialogue not only with other flight been produced. Over 200 aircraft are years of aviation pedigree and history schools, but also with private individuals operating in the USA and almost 200 in the city of Kunovice. Czech Sport who can see the benefits of the aircraft aircraft are operating in Europe where Aircraft is focused on the research, de- for recreational flying in Poland. GB the company is enjoying significant sign, development and production of Aircraft is always ready to ensure Ven- sales success. The excellent flight char- Light Sport Aircraft for basic and ad- tum Air has the necessary assistance in acteristics of the aircraft and robust vanced flight training, basic military support of their flight training operations construction of the airframe are per- pilot training, general recreational use and we look forward to the fleet of PS-28 fectly suited to entry-level students and air tourism. Cruiser expanding even more through and this makes the SportCruiser the Poland during the year ahead.” ideal platform for training purposes.

Comlux Malta is Awarded IS-BAO Registration

Czech Sport Aircraft announced the efits of such a cost-effective new genera- SP-GBC and SP-GBD. We thank GB Fly Comlux, the VIP airline of but also as a certified aircraft manage- delivery of a PS-28 Cruiser to Ventum tion training aircraft to other operators Aircraft for their continued aftersales the Comlux Group announced that ment company” said Tomislav Zor- Air Flight Academy in Warsaw, Poland. in Poland. The positive feedback that support and we now look forward to in- its European branch Comlux Malta man, General Manager, Fly Comlux The delivery took place eat the end of Ventum Air is receiving from students tegrating SP-GBE into our operations.” Ltd has been awarded the Certificate Operational Control Center “Our march at the company’s production facil- and charter customers who are using the SP-GBE has been delivered in identi- of Registration to the International charter and aircraft management cus- ity in Kunovice and sees SP-GBE become PS-28 Cruiser is certainly very encour- cal livery to SP-GBC and SP-GBD with Standard for Business Aircraft Oper- tomers will benefit from the assurance the third PS-28 Cruiser to enter the fleet aging. It is with great pleasure that we a customised Czech Sport Aircraft Yel- ations (IS-BAO). that our operations meet and exceed with Ventum Air, where it will be used hand over SP-GBE this morning.” low Classic Design paint scheme, com- Issued by the International Busi- international best standards.” in support of their internationally recog- Commenting upon taking delivery bined with Slate Grey Standard Leather ness Aviation Council, Montreal Andrea Zanetto CEO Fly Comlux nised PPL and CPL training programme. of SP-GBE, Marcin Piechota, President upholstery. The aircraft is configured – Canada, and verified through an said: “The foundation of IS-BAO is the Speaking during the hando- of the Management Board of Ventum with the ever-popular Classic cockpit audit conducted by an independent development of a Safety Management ver in Kunovice, Matthew Harvey, Air Flight Academy, said, “Everybody with analogue instrumentation and is accredited IS-BAO auditor, this cer- System (SMS). Prior to the IS-BAO Managing Director of Aviation Trad- connected to Ventum Air recognises the very well equipped as standard in pro- tification confirms the company has certification, it is important to high- ing, the official authorised trading success of the PS-28 Cruiser and the new duction year 2015 with Stall Warning, programs, systems, processes and light that Fly Comlux was one of the partner of Czech Sport Aircraft said, dimension that it has brought to our VOR/LOC/GS navigation device with procedures in place to meet the safety first VIP aviation companies in Eu- “Ventum Air is a very well-recognised flight school in a relatively short space Garmin GNC 255a NAV/COM and and security standards of this top-of- rope to successfully implement a SMS and successful Approved Training Or- of time. We are delighted to be taking advanced cabin heating and defogging the-range business aviation code of fully compliant with the latest Europe- ganisation and we thank them for the delivery of SP-GBE this morning. We system. SP-GBE is delivered once again practice. an regulations which become manda- continued confidence they have shown recognise the success that Czech Sport as a result of the successful cooperation “Meeting this world class standard tory in October 2014. SMS allows us in both the aircraft and our support net- Aircraft is having with the PS-28 Cruiser with GB Aircraft, the company’s na- of safety and security demonstrates to enhance the safety and reliability of work through expanding their fleet of and this is no surprise when we consider tional importer for Poland. the commitment, hard work and pro- our VIP flight operations around the PS-28 Cruiser. We are working closely the factors that influenced our decision GB Aircraft is based in Warsaw fessionalism of the entire Fly Comlux world”. with GB Aircraft in promoting the ben- to proceed with the initial purchase of and is the sole importer of the PS-28 team, not only as a certified operator 10 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 11

average of 166 flight hours is saddled with, your cost Aeroflot though Sukhoi has The author, Tomas “Avia- per month per aircraft, 5.1 of operation at too low of a confirmed a price of $16.6 tion Doctor” Chlumecky, is a flights per day on an average utilization increases CASM million to Aeroflot, the ex- Canadian and EU national sectors of 1.1 flight hours. beyond PRASM. (Armavia tra $2.4 million per aircraft with 27+ years of experience Flying a brand new regional 122 FH/month, Sky Aviation was for operational lost in aviation on 5 continents jet for less than 2,000 hours 111 FH/month, Lao Central revenue), the early ‘lite’ ver- and 25 countries. He was a per year is not economical, 28 FH/month, Moskovia 93 sion was problematic and senior airline executive with and either the aircraft has a FH/month). Utilization was will be replaced with the 2 airlines and management reliability issue or manage- one reason they went bust, LR ‘full” version, Aeroflot adviser with 30+ airlines in ment is not efficiently utiliz- was it the operator or the just ordered twenty more in 20 countries, plus another 30 ing the aircraft, as a new jet OEM at fault? Anyway, by January, 2015, and will oper- airlines as Airline Analyst. To- must fly at least 3,000 flight 2014 only 84 SSJ-100’s have ate fifty SSJ’s in due time. mas picked the name Aviation hours per year (250 FH/ been delivered, less than two Doctor, as much of his work month). I am sure the A320’s per month since its EIS (en- Apparently Sukhoi will use was just that, every airline has are flying at least ten hours try into service) April, 2011. those ‘lite’ versions for their ‘problems’ (to various degrees per day, so why is the SSJ do- There is a plan for a stretched corporate VIP aircraft con- of complexity), he diagnoses ing half that? version by 2018. The aircraft version program, as they the symptoms, zooms in on may get caught up in the po- think they can sell eight to the causes of decline and then Looking at the aircraft uti- litical and economic crisis ten VIP versions, the cabin prescribes a set of prescrip- lization of the four airlines that Russia is in today. is big, but range is too little tions (e.g. immediate actions, that went bust operating the and will have to be at least strategies, and tactics) to fix aircraft (Armavia of Arme- While Russia’s flag carri- equal to the Embraer Line- whatever was causing the de- nia, Sky Aviation of Indo- er, Aeroflot returned the age 1000E at 4,600 nm to be cline and then execute what nesia, Lao Central of Laos, first “lite” 10 SSJ-100’s to attractive (currently 2,950 is required to slowly heal the Sukhoi SSJ-100; Mess or Success? Moskovia of Russia), it is ob- Sukhoi, which paid $19 nm is the max. range). operation, step by step. Tomas By Tomas Chlumecky vious the aircraft were great- million to Aeroflot for helps aviation companies to ly underutilized and with each one (NOTE: indica- transform the present into a the high fixed cost an airline tion of actual price paid by more profitable tomorrow. The Sukhoi SSJ-100 is the first commercial aircraft Russia has ever produced that has some appeal to western operators, and is to open the international market for the Irkut MC-21 narrow body aircraft to follow in 2020 at best.

Sukhoi’s 93 seat, $35 million operators between a low 93 can be a major player in this the 93 seat $US 35 million SSJ-100 has received thir- to 166 hours per month this industry, no matter how big list price SSJ-100’s in its fleet. ty orders this year already has to be worrying for any its domestic market is. It is the BIG international (Aeroflot x 20, Interjet x operator, is there a problem customer now with seven- 10) and is looking to a new with support? Reliability? SuperJet International SpA (a teen more to be delivered. stretched version by 2018. Is Or the operators? Delivery joint venture between Alenia The airline chose the SSJ-100 this aircraft a real competi- to its first Western Europe- 51%, Sukhoi 49% on the Suk- due to its attractive price and tor to Embraer, Bombardier an customer, VLM Airlines hoi SSJ-100 SuperJet) with its ability to operate from its and Mitsubishi? Or is it just of Belgium is delayed until 182 orders, has received a fol- Toluca, Mexico hub (8,466′ a ‘niche’ aircraft mainly for 3Q/2016 due to certifica- low on order from Mexico’s ASL), which apparently the the Russian Federation? it’s tion. As well the aircraft’s Interjet for ten more of the E-190 could not do with- Snecma SaM146 engine is future international success aircraft for a list price of $US out a major payload range a CFM56 derivative which depends on Russia’s foreign 350 million, though no one penalty. The airline also has is being phased out in the policy. If new sanctions are pays list price for commercial 46 x A320’s with 40 x A320 industry as new generation added, they will target the aircraft today, not at Sukhoi Neo on order as well as 10 x engines come on line on the Russian aerospace industry, for sure, and not at Boeing, A321 Neo. The airline says it Boeing MAX, C-Series, MRJ crushing Russia’s dream of Airbus, ATR, Bombardier, is happy with its SSJ’s and has Embraer E2’s and Airbus being a serious international Mitsubishi and Embraer. I a 99% reliability so far. Neo aircraft. commercial aircraft player would be very surprised if with the SSJ-100 and future Interjet paid more than $24.5 In a May 2014, a SSJ ser- With published SSJ fleet Irkut MC-21. Without inter- million per unit (30% off). vice statistic showed Interjet aircraft utilization at eight national orders, no company Interjet now has thirteen of with 6 SSJ’s flying only an 12 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 13

ABS Jets Signs Embraer Sells up to 34 Contracts with Clients from USA to China Additional E-Jets to Air The ABS Jet’s has recorded a significant increase in num- as if they were a France/KLM Group ber of flight planning assignments for customers coming member of our from North America, South America and China. The com- own fleet and pany has its own Operations Control Center (OCC) which we give them the flight planning capacities are extended as the demand is in- same dedication,” creasing. ABS Jets has signed contracts with several clients explains Michal coming from China for its OCC services. Pazourek, ABS “Reviewing last year’s performances and results, 2014 was Jet’s Chief Op- an excellent year for us with growth in every department. How- erations Control ever, our Operation Control Center’s growth is substantial,” says Center and Chief ABS Jets’ Director of Ground Operations Jan Kralik. “The in- Dispatcher. “It creasing confidence that we are getting from clients coming is almost like a from the Americas is very encouraging. The contracts that ‘family friendship’ atmosphere between our flight support team are signed with Chinese clients show that our competences and the clients’ team.” Michal earned the 2013 NBAA ‘Avia- and services are appreciated worldwide. tion Support Services Safety Award’ for contributing to the ABS Jets runs its own and provides flight planning ser- safety of business aircraft operations a total of three or more vices to operators around the world. The Flight Planning years without an accident involving damage to property or system of ABS Jets supports up to 260 types of aircraft. The injury to persons. experienced and highly qualified dispatchers apply their “We follow a different concept than is usually expected from flight planning expertise to optimize flight efficiency while companies providing flight planning. Our philosophy is based Embraer announced a tremendous endorsement teen Embraers and taking out The E175s feature a new a firm order for 15 E175s and confirmation that the an option to order an addi- wingtip that, among oth- and two E190s from KLM E-Jets are the most efficient, tional seventeen in the future, er technical enhancements, Cityhopper, KLM’s regional comfortable and the lowest represents a giant stride for improves aerodynamic per- subsidiary. The contract for operating cost aircraft in the KLM in terms of fleet renew- formance. Fuel consump- the 17 E-Jets also includes segment from 80 to 110 pas- al. KLM continues to invest in tion on a typical flight is an option for 17 additional sengers,” said Paulo Cesar its fleet and product in order 6.4% lower than the original E-Jets for KLM Cityhopper Silva, President & CEO, Em- to offer passengers the best, as E175. The reduction makes or Air France regional sub- braer Commercial Aviation. well as reaffirming KLM and the operating economics of sidiary HOP! The firm order, The delivery of the first KLM Cityhopper’s commit- today’s E175s comparable which will be included in E190 is scheduled to occur ment to our customers,” said to large-capacity turboprops Embraer’s 2015 first-quarter by year-end. The first E175 KLM President & CEO Pie- and presents new opportuni- backlog, has an estimated will join KLM Cityhopper’s ter Elbers. ties for the E175. value of USD 764 million fleet in the first semester of “This strategic decision ties Since entering revenue based on Embraer’s current 2016. The Air France/KLM in with KLM Cityhopper’s service in 2004, Embraer has list prices. The transaction is group started the process policy of ongoing innovation. received more than 1,560 or- valued at USD 1.5 billion, if of replacing the Fokker 100 The new fleet will contribute ders for its family of E-Jets. all options are exercised. for E-Jets in Regional/Air even more towards optimal The aircraft have been added Both the E190s and the France and KLM Cityhopper operations, serving the seven to the fleets of 65 customers E175s will be configured in in 2008, in order to enhance million passengers who fly in 45 countries. More than minimizing costs. The OCC prepares complete flight plans, on personal approach, our dispatchers know every client very single-class layouts. They the existing network and to with KLM Cityhopper each 1,100 E-Jets have been de- flight clearances and landing permits, NOTAM briefings, well and our clients know the team, which makes the com- will join the 28 E190s already permit the development of y e a r,” said Managing Direc- livered. The versatile 70 to and all necessary documentation. The team is available 24/7 munication easy and effective,” says Michal. “Our dispatchers flying with KLM Cityhopper new routes. When the last tor KLM Cityhopper Boet 130-seat family is flying with and prepared to respond with rapid assistance, support, and know clients and crews, by name and they are always very well to replace the remaining 19 aircraft from this order is Kreiken. KLM Cityhopper low-cost airlines and with re- advice. ABS Jets also takes care related arrangements and ser- briefed about actual flight trips.” Michal worked in a number Fokker F70s that the carrier delivered, Air France/KLM was recently awarded by the gional and mainline carriers. vices such a hotel accommodations and crew transfer. of operations dispatcher positions in the Czech Republic, is phasing out. group will have 71 E-Jets, the Air Transport News maga- “Our philosophy is that understanding the pilot’s needs is Mexico, and France. “KLM Cityhopper’s deci- largest E-Jet fleet in Europe. zine as Regional Airline of a key element, we therefore treat every customer and its crew sion to acquire more E-Jets is “Purchasing these seven- the Year 2015. 14 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 15

The agreement provides the es- en Poland’s defense industry, as If the Consortium of Sikorsky tablishment at WZL-2’s plant in well as help meet the Polish Armed and PZL Mielec win the tender, Bydgoszcz the capability to per- Forces’ goal of self-sustainment of WZL-2 will join other PGZ com- form service and repair of vital their helicopters. We look forward panies to key program members parts, systems and components, to a BLACK HAWK selection and involved in the performance of such as the Multi Function Dis- the many years of close collabora- service, repair, modernization and plays, Embedded GPS Inertial tions with WZL-2.” maintenance of BLACK HAWK (EGIs), and other units respon- helicopters. By gaining this ca- sible for flight management sys- For WZL-2, it will expand pability, WZL-2 has a potential to tem of the helicopters. Under the their technology and competenc- become a regional repair center program, Sikorsky Aircraft and es in the field of aircraft service for the operating fleet of Sikorsky PZL Mielec are supported by its and repairs, upgrades and re- helicopters from the Central and key suppliers, including Rockwell placement of machines, devic- Eastern Europe. Collins, Honeywell, Parker and es and testing equipment, and CMC Electronics. most importantly continue to Under the program, WZL-2 grow the capabilities for servic- will obtain significant investment “We are pleased and excited to ing modern helicopter compo- through the transfer of modern announce the potential expand the nents and systems. The acquired technologies, the completion of a BLACK HAWK network of suppli- competences are also the chance comprehensive training package ers and partners that will benefit for WZL-2 to join to the global for its employees, as well as the from a BLACK HAWK selection support and service network of supply and upgrade of equipment for Poland’s Multi-Role Helicopter,” Sikorsky Aircraft and achieve in and facilities related to the field shares Janusz Zakrecki, President the future opportunity for pro- of modernization, repair and sup- & General Director of PZL Mie- viding improvements and mod- port of the S-70i ™ BLACK HAWK lec. “The inclusion of WZL-2 in ernization to the worldwide fleet and the S-70B ™ SEAHAWK®. the program will further strength- of BLACK HAWK helicopters. Consortium of Sikorsky Aircraft and PZL Mielec will partner with WZL-2 in Bydgoszcz

The Consortium of Sikorsky Multi-Role Helicopter tender Aircraft and PZL Mielec for the Polish Ministry of and its global supplier Defense. The agreement network announced an is the part of the strategic agreement with WZL-2 in partnership built together Bydgoszcz concerning future with PGZ (Polish Armament cooperation if the BLACK Group) companies to support HAWK platform wins the the Polish Armed Forces. 16 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 17

this doesn’t mean that hun- the supply of required per- dreds of commercial drones sonnel still remains an open Will There be Anyone will instantly go up in the issue. city skies. Commercial op- erators will still have to Certainly, the most active to Pilot the Commercial invest additional time into and persistent businesses test flights and staff training can join efforts with their Drone Industry? – time especially precious local authorities in devel- for an evolving industry. oping ad hoc training pro- Ever since the drone mar- es. However, in many cases consent on using some of grams to prepare a small ket has started to rapid- an approval for commer- its drones “for research Luckily, in some countries amount of specialists. But ly grow, it has been con- cial utilization of drones is and development and crew the process is developing for a strong healthy growth stantly surrounded by more an exception as there training”. at a higher pace and with the emerging drone indus- controversy. For instance, is still no global consen- a stronger cooperation be- try needs far more than with commercialization of sus on how this segment It’s understandable that tween the authorities and that. And it’s not only drones, over 42% of Amer- should be regulated. without a clear vision on the private segment. France, about clear requirements icans are concerned about how the market should be for example, already has and universal training pro- their privacy. However, “It may come as a surprise, regulated the authorities more than 1 200 registered grams for future staff, but while aviation authorities but today using drones, par- cannot fully ensure the drone businesses, and is also about the pool of po- are developing new rules ticularly the larger ones, for tential specialists. to ensure both safety and commercial purposes is ba- privacy standards, it seems sically illegal. In the USA, “Individuals with at least that drone-skeptics actu- for instance, only a small minimum aviation and IT Budapest Airport ally shouldn’t worry too portion of businesses have background are most likely much – at least in a short- ad hoc permissions to use to be on the top of the can- retains Skytrax title term perspective. Without smaller drones with quite didates list. First and fore- universally accepted reg- strict and very limited ap- most, we talk about CPL ‘Best Airport in Eastern Europe’ ulations the commercial plication area. Same goes and PPL holders, mechan- drone segment still has for Europe. In the mean- ics and IT engineers,” adds almost no one to pilot it. time, in Hong Kong opera- Skaiste Knyzaite.“From a Even for $100 000 a year. tors of larger drones have to headhunting perspective, Budapest Airport adds to its ever-grow- Skytrax World Airport Awards are an- apply for a relevant permit the competition between ing list of achievements and retains the nounced following the results of passenger Drones grew their popular- for every single flight, while drone operators and com- prestigious title of ‘Best Airport in Eastern surveys conducted throughout airports, ity in military, but are now the UAE went as far as ban- mercial airlines shouldn’t Europe’, announced at the Skytrax World objectively evaluating the quality of servic- steadily gaining their mar- ning sales of commercial be an issue as it’s hard to Airport Awards ceremony. For the first es provided. Based on 12 million customer ket share in civil aerospace. drones altogether,” com- imagine how First Officers time in its history, the airport was named nominations, across 110 nationalities, and Data shows that there is al- ments Skaiste Knyzaite, the (left alone Captains) are the winner for a second year in a row, re- including 410 airports worldwide, the sur- ready 500 000 drones sold CEO of AviationCV.com. shifting from airplanes to ceiving the accolade during Passenger Ter- vey evaluates airports across 39 services in commercial U.S. market drones as their primary job. minal EXPO 2015 conference and exhibi- and products, from check-in, arrivals, se- alone. However, it seems As long as aviation author- But for maintenance organ- tion in the heart of Paris. curity, shopping, through to transfers and that civil aviation author- ities haven’t introduced any izations (both aviation and Receiving the esteemed industry award departure at the gate. Being named winner ities worldwide have ac- clear regulation, utilization non-aviation) as well as IT on behalf of the airport, Péter Huszka, for a second year running is testament to tually missed the moment of larger, more technolog- safety of the environment way ahead of the USA companies the emergence COO of Budapest Airport commented: Budapest Airport’s ever-expanding popu- when a private hobby has ically sophisticated (and where the drones are to which annually lose almost of the drone market means “To earn the ranking as the top airport in larity as an important tourist destination. become a rapidly develop- thus more commercially be used. Drones hover- USD10 billion due to the having to face a new direct Eastern Europe for a second consecutive Acknowledging the award, Jost Lam- ing aviation segment. advanced) drones will be ing over strategically im- delay in drones’ commer- competitor. A competitor year is truly a notable achievement for us all mers, CEO of Budapest Airport added: “It fully dependant on sepa- portant nuclear plants in cial integration (acc. to the who either on its own or at Budapest Airport. The Skytrax Awards is exceptionally rewarding to see that our The market may have start- rate ad hoc permits which France or an airplane hav- Association for Unmanned with the support of indus- are iconic throughout the air transport in- dedication and commitment have been rec- ed with just amateurs flying are not that easy to obtain. ing a near-miss with drone Vehicle Systems Interna- try-specific HR partners will dustry and reflect not only the outstanding ognised by such a prestigious industry ac- quadcopters in their back- It becomes especially obvi- at London’s Heathrow air- tional). The Association has certainly grab its portion in service provided to our passengers but also colade, which celebrates airports worldwide yards but now it is large ous from the case of Ama- port – all these accidents also forecasted that over the the job market thus making our continued commitment to further im- continuously improving passenger experi- corporations, like Amazon zon, which – after long and raise reasonable questions following ten years the seg- the struggle for skilled spe- provements.We are highly honoured to re- ence. I would like to take this opportunity or Google, that are seeking intense discussions both and doubts. ment is expected to create cialists even fiercer.” tain our position as overall winner in our to thank all departments and staff at our to use drones for logistics, directly and through inter- 100 000 jobs, including the region, the recognition from our passengers airport for their steadfast support and hard security, infrastructure in- national media – has only But even should clear rules ones for pilots, technicians is exceedingly significant for all airport staff w o r k .” spection and other purpos- recently received FAA’s be introduced tomorrow, and IT engineers. However, and an incentive for continued excellence.” 18 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 19

Services which also provides handling the synergy for crafting an exception- near Bucharest. Civil helicopter traf- services several Romanian Airports. al airshow came about. fic at Tuzla airport is approximate- Other partners in the group provide ly 95% of the entire civil helicopter training for aviation professionals, Tuzla Romania Airport (LRTZ) traffic, including foreign helicopters, pilot training, aircraft supplies, air- or Aerodromul Tuzla as it is called in Romania. Because of the oil and line representation and support. The locally, is the only Romanian Air- gas exploration in the Black Sea, Tu- group also includes a unique surviv- port that still has a grass runway; its zla has become important to the oil al-at-sea training center for response length is 950 m/3,117 ft. Yet, it pro- companies as an operation center for to emergencies in both oil and gas in- cesses 18,500 passengers annually. helicopter transportation from and to dustry and as well as in the air trans- This is more than the well-known drilling platforms. Sensational airside-landside- port industry. It is no surprise how Baneasa airport for general aviation

seaside show in Romania By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert

Tuzla Romania Airport will host driven effects on the ground, fire- the Laguna Beach near the tourist the annual AEROMANIA airshow on works and the stunt flights of a group port of Mangalia. Yet, most visitors July 4, 2015. Tuzla Airport is located of four Yak-52 aircraft called the ‘Air want to get a gasp of all that is offered on the Romanian shore of the Black Bandits’ with pyrotechnic devices on it on the premises of Tuzla airport; Sea. For aviation fans it is a ‘must-at- the wings. the entry is free. Twenty five aircraft tend’ event. Tourists who spend their will participate in performances in summer vacation in the area love the The event has tremendously grown the air; an additional eighteen aircraft event for the variety of entertainment in popularity and visitor numbers can be admired at the static display. that is offered. The air show for it- since its inception in 2006. At that The event is well covered by both na- self, which includes aerobatic aircraft time it was called Fly-In Tuzla and at- tional and international media. performances, skydiving, formation tracted already 10,000 spectators who flights, and helicopter demonstra- watched the show from the nearby AEROMANIA is one of several tions is already spectacular. However beach. This year, the organizers ex- aviation related events organized by this event has much more to it, such pect about 15,000 spectators during the Romanian Association for Avia- as all day live music concerts, an avi- the course of a day of various per- tion Promotion (ARPA) and Region- ation fair, an exhibition of vintage formances at the airport. The spec- al Air Services (RAS), the owner of cars and motorcycles. The tradition- tacular aviation demonstrations are Tuzla Airport. RAS is the Romanian al highlight of the evening is a com- visible from any point of an about a market leader in General Aviation as bination of astonishing pyrotechnic kilometer stretch along the shore of group member of Romanian Airport 20 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 21

Gulfstream Names Duncan Aviation an Authorized Warranty Facility for G100, G150 and G200 Aircraft

three of its mid-cabin aircraft models. with a first-class service and supaport Duncan Aviation is now author- company to provide operators in the ized by Gulfstream to provide main- Midwest and West with an additional tenance services and repairs within its option for warranty work.” regulatory approvals on Gulfstream “Both companies share a commit- G100, G150 and G200 aircraft. Gulf- ment to superior customer service,” stream’s authorization applies to said Duncan Aviation chairman Todd Duncan Aviation’s three full-service Duncan. “We are excited to begin a maintenance, repair and overhaul lo- new chapter in our long history with cations in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle G u l f s t r e a m .” Creek, Michigan; and Provo, Utah. Gulfstream’s network of main- Duncan Aviation is the largest tenance providers now includes 11 family-owned maintenance, repair company-owned service centers in and overhaul company in the U.S. Asia, Europe, North America and The 59-year-old company has 2,100 South America; seven factory-au- team members worldwide. thorized service centers in Asia, “Our relationship with Duncan Europe, the Middle East and North Aviation dates back to 2001 when America; and 19 Gulfstream-author- the G100 was outfitted at its Lincoln, ized warranty facilities in Africa, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recent- Nebraska, facility,” said Mark Burns, Asia, Australia, Europe, North Amer- ly named Duncan Aviation as a com- president, Gulfstream Product Sup- ica and South America. pany-authorized warranty facility for port. “We are pleased to collaborate History of

The beginnings of regular air The First Phase of the airport new road system, was built over the traffic in Bratislava and its surround- construction began with the con- next 20 years, as part of the Second ings date back to the first Czecho- struction of the 04 - 22 runway and Phase of the airport construction, slovak Airlines flight from Prague the 13 -31 runway perpendicular together with a central boiler room to Bratislava on October 29, 1923 to it, which are still in use for the and a supplementary energy facility when a biplane AERO A-14 landed landing of aircraft in Bratislava to the main transformer station. At in Vajnory with a single passenger on almost in any weather conditions. the same time, the apron was extend- board. Even back then in the post- Regular air traffic operations at the ed and the original airport terminal war period it was quite clear that the new Bratislava airport, which lies served as premises for the needs of proximity of the Small Carpathians only 9 km northeast from the centre the Ministry of Interior Squadron. mountain range will restrict the of the capital, were launched as early In the Eighties, the runway system development of air traffic in Vajnory as in 1951. The rapidly changing air- underwent a complex reconstruction Airport and the construction of the craft fleet, the rising expectations in and runway 04-22 was extended to largest Slovak airport thus began passenger and goods transportation, 2 900 metres (from the original 1 900 to take place in the vicinity of the as well as expectations with regard metres) and runway 13-31 to 3 190 village of Ivanka pri Dunaji in 1946. to ground operations services - all of metres (from the original 1 500 me- This was the very beginning of the these required constant investment. tres). In the Nineties, the aim of the history of the current Letisko M. R. The current departure terminal, Third Phase of the airport develop- Štefánika – Airport Bratislava. together with the foregrounds and a ment was to vertically separate the 22 SPRING 2015 / www.aviation-times.aero www.aviation-times.aero / SPRING 2015 23

flow of passengers at Arrivals and Departures, which lead to the con- In 2007 and 2008, the preparations struction of a terminal for arriving for Airport Bratislava to join the passengers in 1994. Schengen air space were peaking. The most significant changes were the crea- Airport development continued tion of space for the Police Force patrol over the subsequent years. In 1995, in the Arrivals terminal B, the creation a new modern fire rescue station of security control for transiting pas- was built at the intersection of the sengers and the relocation of the belt runways, which ensured the upgrade counters to a new location between the of Airport Bratislava from category 6 Departures terminals. The Departures to category 7, facilitating the land- terminal was divided into two parts: ing of large-capacity aircraft. Two Section A, which since the official years later, the reconstruction of entry of the Airport to the Schengen the lighting and signalling system at zone has been serving passengers fly- runway 13 -31 was finalised and the ing to Schengen countries without the airport obtained new aviation fuel need for a passport control, and into storage facilities, as well as the rail- Section B for passengers flying outside way section leading to Podunajské the Schengen zone. The overall look Biskupice railway station. In 1998, of the passenger terminal building the new air traffic control tower was from the service side was altered with opened, which presently belongs to extended boarding gates installed LPS SR, š.p. in 2007. The process of the Airport’s entry into the Schengen air space was An important milestone in the completed in 2008. history of the airport was the transfor- mation of the contributory organisa- The main project in 2009 and tion - Slovak Airport Management to 2010 was the construction of the new a joint-stock company called Letisko terminal, which is expected to be com- M.R. Štefánika – Airport Bratislava pleted in June 2012. It represents the (BTS) on May 5, 2004. The same year most significant project for the Slovak saw the completion of the phytosani- civil aviation sector in the past few tary centre. After Slovakia joined the decades in terms of strategy, capacity European Union, the Airport began and investment. Since the beginning, to fulfil the criteria associated with its the construction was divided into two inclusion in the Schengen air space. phases and has been executed under Amongst the first was the requirement full operations at the airport. The first of separating the security control for phase was represented by the construc- airline crews and business travellers, tion of a Departures terminal, which which was carried out in the new was completed after 16 months of premises of the General Aviation intensive work and the terminal build- Terminal (G.A.T.). An important ing was ceremoniously launched into investment was the construction of operation on June 9, 2010. The end of the annex to the arrivals hall – Termi- the year saw the gradual demolition of nal C, which is currently in sole use the original departures terminal and for passengers not requiring an entry the second part of the new terminal passport control. building is expected to be standing in its place within the next 2 years. Another important moment in the airport’s history was September 2006, when the Slovak government The News magazine of Business, Commercial and Regional Aviation FOUNDED IN 2013 announced its withdrawal from PUBLISHER: Media Tribune Ltd. the privatisation agreement with EDITOR in CHIEF: Cdr. Bud Slabbaert / EDITOR: Peter Bradfield TwoOne consortium as a result of DTP & LAYOUT: Peter Ivan the failure to comply with the priva- ADVERTISING SALES: Peter Figel / Contact: [email protected] tisation conditions. Aviation Times is published quarterly online. Copyright © 2015. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of Media Tribune is strictly prohibited. Come and join unique Business Aviation Forum in the Baltic region

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