RAA Kicks Off 37Th Annual Conference

Special RAA 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota Convention News REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012 Issue 54 WEDNESDAY Available on www.raa.org

Superjet’s John Buckley and Powerjet’s Lucas Aardenburg join FAA Acting Administrator More than 1400 attendees gather this week in Minneapolis Michael Huerta, RAA Chairman Dan Garton and President Roger Cohen during the official ribbon cutting ceremony RAA kicks off 37th Annual Conference

The 37th annual Regional Airline Association will give the 1400 attendees efficient and environmentally sustainable, said FAA Acting Administrator an opportunity to share information and work towards solutions to chal- Michael Huerta. The system will include more direct routes, fewer delays lenges that may loom on the horizon. and will be more predictable. “It’s one place where, once a year, it all comes together,” said RAA “It’s not just the United States,” Huerta said. “The entire world is President Roger Cohen. “Where we renew friendships, make new changing the way it handles air traffic.” connections and cement the personal relationships that have built and The industry is facing the challenge of becoming compliant over the sustained this great industry.” next year with a new rule that requires more flight hours and certification Rick Leach, President and CEO of Compass Airlines and Trans States for regional pilots. Huerta said this measure is part of the FAA’s continu- Holdings, noted that regional airlines operate half of the air service in the ing efforts to improve safety. US and play a pivotal role in the aviation industry as a whole. Compass Pilots will be required to have an ATP certificate and 1500 hours of Airlines is playing host to this year’s event. flight time by August 2013. The flight time would apply only to actual air Changes are in store carrier experience – not flights such as crop dusting of banner towing, he for the industry over the pointed out. next year as the indus- “The FAA has focused a lot of energy on try attempts to move to enhancing both the certification and qualifica- PUBLISHED BY the Next Generation air tion for our airline crew members,” Huerta transportation system. said. “It will take all of us working together to The ground based radar continue to enhance safety, but we are making IN PARTNERSHIP WITH system will be switched progress,” to a satellite based system In comments filed with the FAA, the RAA Michael Huerta design that will be more expressed strong support for many of the >>3 DISTRIBUTION SPONSORED BY: 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

RAA AMC Announces Scholarship Winners “Investing in the next generation of aviators is a priority of the RAA Associate Member Council (AMC),” Rick Townsend, AMC Scholarship Program Coordinator, tells Regional Horizons, noting this year’s pool of applicants were “the best I’ve ever seen!” Each winner will receive $2000 toward their continued aviation studies and were selected based on the following criteria:

• New scholarship aviation institution/school • Grade point average • Community Service • Participation in Industry organizations • Letters of recommendation

“The AMC encourages all RAA airline and associate members to donate items and participate in our annual Silent Auction at the convention to help raise money for our scholarship winners,” says Townsend. Attendees can bid on silent auction items in the exhibit hall today.

Clinton Hill Andrew Steinle Jesusa Cardenas Clinton Hill is a senior at Indiana State Univer- Andrew Steinle graduates in May from the Uni- Jesusa Cardenas will graduate in 2015 from sity pursuing a degree in Professional Aviation versity of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science Delaware State University College of Business Flight Technology and Aviation Management. Professional Pilot Major and a Minor in Gener- majoring in Aviation Management. “My future He has obtained his multi-engine commercial al Business. Andrew has been actively involved job at an airline industry to me, is not just license, tail-wheel endorsement, instrument at OU as a student organization leader serving another job, it’s my dream,” she writes in her rating and is currently pursuing his certified as President of the Sooner Aviation Club and scholarship essay. Her aviation studies are a flight instructor rating. In addition to the on the Aviation Student Advisory Board, as true passion for her and whether she becomes heavy load that his two degrees place upon well as an active volunteer and tutor. He gradu- an air traffic controller or a pilot or airport him he has distinguished himself by serving ates with his Commercial Pilot’s License with manager...”it doesn’t matter because all those as the president of the student chapter of the Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings, as well as jobs are surrounded with traveling, airplanes American Association of Airport Executives his Flight Instructor certificate. As a native Tul- and airports.” and is a contributing member of the flight san, Andrew hopes to promote aviation within fraternity Alpha Eta Rho. One of Clint’s most his home city and state by flight instructing. He notable distinctions was being selected for a hopes to use his skills and experiences toward highly competitive American Airlines Flight a career in the regional airlines and a future in Operations internship that he will complete this the aviation industry as a whole. summer. His most recent recognition was at the spring 2012 annual banquet where he was awarded the Dean of Technology award. Clint aspires to become a commercial airline pilot. Page 2 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

<<1 changes, but urged specific revisions to enhance safety and the qualifica- to ensure pilots have longer periods of rest before they enter the cockpit tions of all Part 121 pilots. and that work schedules reflect the latest research in fatigue science, he “Flight safety involves far more than accumulating an arbitrarily pointed out. mandated number of actual flight hours,” the RAA responded to the FAA. “Every pilot has a responsibility to arrive at work fit for duty,” said “Rather, airline safety is ensured only when Part 121 pilot candidates Huerta. “The new rule gives pilots enough time to get the rest they really receive the right training in the right environment.” need.” Huerta said that new training for pilots should be conducted as if the Huerta commended the aviation industry for its efforts in establishing pilot was on an actual flight and had to respond to real life situations. safety databases, in an effort to analyze risk. “Not only do we want the flight crews to show us they have mastered “We are moving from a system of accident investigation and forensic individual skills, we want them to demonstrate they can apply those skills study to a proactive analysis of the data,” Huerta explained. “We want to in real world situations,” Huerta said.” And those real world situations are understand what might happen so that we can make changes to address always changing.” safety issues.” Last year, the FAA issued a rule regarding pilot fatigue in an effort

FAA Acting Administrator Michael Huerta was guided through a private exhibit hall visit in the Min- neapolis convention Center, stop- ping at select booths. This week’s convention showcases products and services from nearly 200 companies supporting the regional airline industry.

In his opening remarks, Huerta said he was “impressed with the next generation aircraft, engine technology and avionics on display. In spending just a few quick minutes in the hall today, it’s clear that this truly is a pivotal time in aviation history.

What might be the state of aviation in 20 years? Lindbergh Foundation Board Member John Petersen told the Presidents Council luncheon yesterday that by 2030 “the industry can expect a minimum of 150 times technological change of last century.” Why? Petersen outlined five areas of expected change, including: extraor- dinary computational changes, materials revolution; new fuels; an all electric world; China’s growth in air service. These forces, plus an internet revolution will provide “a big contextual change” to the future of aviation. Petersen believes driving forces such as climate change and social shifts will also lead to big breakthroughs in aviation citing examples such as Richard Branson’s plans to launch the Virgin Galactic- -a flying space ship--this year and a flying car.

Page 3 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

Conventional Wisdom

Jazz Aviation is the winner of the first Innovation in Safety Management Award selected for its success at integrating SMS across aviation safety, quality, health and safety, as well as business. The Canadian RAA member was praised for its innovative merging of multiple reporting and management systems achieving a 50% reduction in database running costs. David Deveau, Jazz Aviation VP-Safety, Quality and Environment, accepted the award recently in London at the third European Safety Seminar hosted by Baines Simmons.

RAA salutes NAASCO’s John Karamanian for his “perfect attendance” record having been a participant of every RAA Convention for the past 37 years. A long-time supporter of the association, 82-year-old Karamanian has been involved with the association since its creation as the Commuter Air Association in the mid-1970s.

Silver Airways has taken delivery of two more Saab 340BPlus aircraft, bringing its fleet to six, a number it plans to double by September. The two new 340s are expected to begin operating in scheduled passenger service on June 1. “By the end of the year, the 12 Saabs we’re acquiring will enable us to increase flights in Florida and Bahamas routes by 30%,” Darrell Richardson, Silver’s CEO, said. “At the same time, our seat capacity will growly nearly 75%, strengthening our leadership position in these markets.” Silver also is looking for more 340s to expand the fleet further.

New market study reveals continued role for turbporops

In a soon-to-be-released study on the future prospects for turboprop prices, additional security fees and increases in overall airline expenses, aircraft, findings show a continuing demand for turboprops as well as coupled with declining remuneration in capacity purchase programs, increasing values for used aircraft. Sponsored by Saab Aircraft Leasing, have made operating jets uneconomical on short routes. Aerocentury and Commutair, the study also found that while the current fleet can meet the short-term demands for turboprop aircraft, there “While regional jet values have plummeted, turboprop values have is an increased interest for new programs at both ends of the seating remained robust,” said Co-Author Kathryn Creedy, who has covered spectrum to replace thousands of aging turboprops and regional jets in the industry since the 1980s. “Companies, such as Saab Aircraft Leas- the worldwide fleet. ing, have done a masterful job of serving the needs of regional airlines The study, authored by long-time regional airline experts Tulinda as evidenced by such actions as Silver Airways replacement of its fleet of Larsen and Kathryn Creedy, provides an update for the turboprop Beech 1900s with the Saab 340. In addition, airlines are cobbling together aircraft market, investigates mission profiles, fleet demographics, aircraft expensive mini-manufacturing operations and life-extension programs programs, forecasts demand for turboprop aircraft and provides a discus- for turboprops — especially those 36-seats and below — to squeeze life sion on the future opportunities for turboprop aircraft. out of the installed fleet of turboprops in all sizes. That bodes well for “The study confirms what airlines such as Cape Air, SeaPort Airlines, new aircraft programs that can meet the demand while keeping seat costs Commutair and Great Lakes Airlines have been saying for years and what reasonable.” new entrant GLO Airways has found,” said study Co-Author Tulinda Annual deliveries of turboprop aircraft have been on an uptick since Larsen, who has been analyzing the industry for decades. “There are 2005, according to the study analysis. Deliveries in 2011 were more markets out there that can be economically served by turboprop aircraft, than seven times that of deliveries of the lowest point, 2003. Turboprop demonstrating a need for a new generation of turboprops. The signifi- deliveries have returned to the 1990s levels with a backlog of more than cance is, the advent of new, small turboprops could mean the return of 400 aircraft. air service to many communities. Only Cape Air has gone so far as to The study reveals today, there are 23,000 turboprop aircraft in active actually work with a manufacturer to develop a product but all indica- operation around the globe, accounting for half of the world’s aircraft tions are that it could be successful given the number of turboprops in fleet. Of these, 9,000 aircraft (40%) are in scheduled and non-scheduled need of replacement.” airline service. The remainder is used in business aviation (8,000 aircraft, Resurgence in the demand for turboprop aircraft has been spurred 34%) and government (6,000 aircraft, 26%). Turboprop aircraft mission because turboprops are the best aircraft for short-distance flights and profiles include scheduled air transportation, business aviation and new for challenging operating environments. Factors including volatile fuel missions including serving as platforms for exploration and surveillance.

Page 4 RAA_FullPg_GrRate_v2_ToyLn_OLT.indd 1 4/6/12 12:42 AM 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

New exhibitors and first-time attendees receive guidance and info RAA Executive Committee pose with FAA Acting Administrator Mi- from RAA staff yesterday during the Maximize Minneapolis session chael Huerta and RAA’s Roger Cohen and Faye Malarkey Black prior to the VIP exhibit hall walk through

Page 5

UPGRADES TO KEEP YOUR FLEET SOARING

• LED Interior Lighting Upgrades • NAV/ACL/Logo LED Exterior Lighting • Cockpit Stowage Boxes & Structural Kits • FAA/EASA/TCCA STC Services • Avionics Systems Installation Kits

BOOTH 928

www.emteq.com | 262 679 6170 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

Mitsubishi aims for fair share of larger RJ market Mitsubishi Aircraft is targeting 2015 for service entry of the first new MRJ to launch customer All Nippon Airways. The company has 130 orders from three customers and hopes to take advantage of a market forecast that weighs heavily in favor of RJs in the 70 to 100 seat range. The manufacturer says that new technology on the MRJ could result in about $1.4 million in savings a year in fuel costs per aircraft. The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitey PW1200G geared turbofan engines that are designed to reduce noise and emissions as well as fuel consumption. The first flight of the MRJ is expected in the fourth quarter 2013, with first delivery set for the fourth quarter 2014 to ANA airline, which has 25 orders. Trans States Holdings has 100 orders (50 firm Yugo Fukuhara Mitsubishi director, marketing left and Hitoshi Hank Iwasa VP sales and orders with 50 options) and ANI Group Holdings of Hong Kong has an marketing, right MoU for five MRJs. First flight has been delayed more than a year, but company officials say the program is back on track and technology issues have been resolved. A mockup of the aircraft cabin is on display this week in the exhibit hall in booth 1140. The MRJ features an 80 inch high cabin, with seat width of 18.5 inches. Mitsubishi is forecasting a demand for 5,600 aircraft of 70-to 100 seats over the next 20 years, which will account for 20% of the overall market. “The 70 to 90 seat is a good fit for the US market,” said Hitoshi Hank Iwasa, VP Sales and Marketing for Mitsubish Aircraft. He said he hopes the company hopes to sell up to 1000 MRJs. “We are a very new player in this.”

MRJ mock up shows that size does matter. 80 inches high by 108.5 inches across. Generous seating is at 18.5 inches with an 18 inch aisle.

Page 6 More Than 1 Million Hours of Training Annually

1327 Programs Tailored to VISIT US AT Your Individual Needs BOOTH Enhancing Safety by Delivering Superior Training in the Areas That Matter Most Professional Training Quality • Value • Service • Technology for More Than 140 Aircraft Models

Exceptional Overall Value

Authorized Training for Some of the Most Popular Regional Aircraft

eLearning Convenience

Outstanding Customer Service

1,400 Highly Qualified Instructors

Emphasizing Human Factors and Crew Resource Management

World’s Largest Fleet of Full Flight Simulators

Dedicated to Enhancing Safety Since 1951

When you choose to train with FlightSafety Embraer, Fairchild Dornier, Hawker Beechcraft, Worldwide Network of International, you leverage the unmatched Jetstream and Saab. With a focus on Customer 40 Learning Centers resources of a world leader in aviation training. satisfaction, our regional airline training centers Recurrent Training for We work with you to develop programs that serve operate with an emphasis on reliability, Enhanced Safety your specific needs – emphasizing human factors convenience and flexibility. and crew resource management to reinforce your Reinforces Your Existing Safety Culture existing training and safety culture. We build and sell advanced training equipment – including Level D full flight simulators, flight Online Training FlightSafety serves the regional aviation industry training devices and classroom DeskTop Program Management with pilot, maintenance technician, dispatcher Simulators – to regional carriers worldwide. Wide Selection of and flight attendant training that meets or exceeds We also deliver turnkey service to establish, Enrichment Courses regulatory requirements – online, on location and operate and support highly effective, cost-efficient Integrated Customer at convenient Learning Centers in the United airline training facilities. We have worked with Training System States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, airlines in North and South America, the Middle Japan, Singapore, South Africa, the Netherlands East, Africa, Asia and Europe to establish new Flexible and Convenient Scheduling and the United Kingdom. training centers and to support existing facilities. More Than 130 Transport We deliver authorized training for the majority of We provide whatever support you need to assist Category Simulators Built aircraft manufacturers, including ATR, Bombardier, in your mission. It all adds up to exceptional value. World Leading Simulator Manufacturer

For information, contact Scott Fera, Vice President Marketing • 718.565.4774 24/7 Worldwide [email protected] • flightsafety.com • A Berkshire Hathaway company Simulator Support

FLIGHTSAFETY REGIONAL ADVANTAGE AD - REGIONAL HORIZONS - RAA DAYS 1 AND 2 - Bleed: 8-3/4” x 11-1/4” Trim: 8-1/2” x 11” Live: 8” x 10.5” PDF/X-1a VIA EMAIL 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

Republic Airlines has signed a tentative agreement to operate 32 Bombardier Q400 aircraft under the United Express brand -- 28 of them currently being operated by Colgan Air and another four already in Republic’s fleet. The capacity purchase agreement, to run about eight years, is expected to become effective in the third quarter, with the transition likely to begin in August. The pact is contingent on completing negotiations and signing agreements with aircraft lessors. “We are confident our experience with the Q400 turboprop aircraft will translate to a level of service that will meet the high expectations of United and their customers,” Bryan Bedford, Republic chairman, president and CEO said.

Bombardier Aerospace has signed an exclusive agreement with Republic Airlines to provide all heavy maintenance for 32 Bombardier Q400s through June 2021. All heavy maintenance tasks will be performed at Bombardier’s US service centers in Macon, GA, and Tucson, AZ. The 32 Q400s also will be en- rolled in Bombardier’s Smart Parts program, which provides competitive, predictable repair costs and full availability of key aircraft components. Bombardier started the program for its business aircraft — and has more than 1,000 aircraft in the program — but has expanded to include Q400 aircraft components for regional carriers around the world. Gary Martin, Bombardier vice president, sales, marketing and services program, said there has been a sharp increase in Q400 enrollments over the past year. Bradley Elstad, Republic vice president, safety and regulatory compliance, said the airline expects its services agreement with Bombardier would lead to increased safety and reliability for the fleet. Bradley Elstad Republic vice president, safety and regulatory compliance, and Gary Martin, Bombardier vice president, sales, marketing and services program

Keep America's communities connected. With the Dornier 228 New Generation.

Please visit us at booth 515

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

Company vows support of SuperJet program as investigation of crash continues Representatives of SuperJet International said that support for the SSJ100 Program will continue despite the recent tragedy that occurred in Indonesia when a demonstration flight of the aircraft apparently plowed into a mountainside, killing the 45 people on board. The accident remains under investigation. Giacoma Perfetto, SJI’s head of communication, read a prepared statement yesterday with an update on the accident investigation as well as the SuperJet program. “While it is still far too early to determine the cause of the crash, we are fully engaged with our partner Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and the appropriate authorities, providing them with every assistance we can,” said the statement issued by SJI CEO Nazario Caucegial. “During this difficult time we would like to assure you that every effort is being made to determine what went wrong and why.” He added, “We also want to assure you that we continue to fully support the SSJ100 program. It does not alter our belief in the product or its safety.” The aircraft took off from Jakarta-Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport on May 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm local time and lost radio contact about 20 minutes later. The wreckage of the aircraft was found hours later on the slopes of Mount Salak. The aircraft MSN 95004 made its first flight on July 25, 2009 and had accumulated more than 800 flight hours in 500 flights. No serious technical problems were ever reported. SJI expressed condolences for the victims and their families and said that there would be no additional comments on the accident. Further statements would come from appropriate authorities.

The RAA Associate Member Council Presents the 2012 Silent Auction!

Support the RAA Scholarship Company Donation Fund by bidding on donated AAR...... Golf Shirts items in the Silent Auction Air Wisconsin Airlines...... Kindle (Wi-Fi, 6” E Ink Display) area of the Exhibit Hall. Win- AnchorTies.com...... 3 Day stay in Sunset Beach, CA ners will be announced on ARINC...... Nook Wednesday afternoon. Bombardier...... C Series 300 (1:55 scale) Bombardier...... CRJ1000 Model (1:55 scale) Here’s a sample list of what Bombardier...... Q400 Model (1:55 scale) you could win: Embraer...... E175 Model, 1/72 scale Embraer...... E190 Model, 1/72 scale ExpressJet...... CRJ900 Delta Connection Airplane Model Midwest Aero Support...... Golf GPS / Earrings Hours Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation...... Mitsubishi Aircraft Model Perrone Aerospace...... Shearling Slippers - His and Hers Tuesday Perrone Leather Apparrel...... Leather Jacket 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Precision Electronics...... A380 Model Professional Aircraft Accessories Inc...... CRJ 700 Mahagony model RAA...... iPad 3 32 gb WiFi Wednesday Rockwell Collins...... iPad 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Skywest Airlines...... Skywest CRJ Model # 1 Skywest Airlines...... Skywest CRJ Model # 2 Bidding ends at 4:30 Superjet International...... Chrono Watch with leather wristband Texas Air Composites...... Radar Detector pm, Wednesday. The Allen Groupe...... Life Coach 6 months Torrington Distributors...... iPad US Technical...... Bose Sound Dock Wings Financial...... Kindle Package Plus Gift Certificate Page 8

2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

GOLF WINNERS

1st with -12 John Hatten with Delta Air Lines Russ Oonk Kazunari Sakurai with Mitsubishi Rick Townsend with Ascent Aviation

Freedom has its advantages. And at Aero, freedom means the power to provide great service, outstanding quality and fair 2nd with -11 David Querio with Silver Airways pricing. Our super skilled technicians utilize cutting-edge Gordon Preston with Embraer Barbara Johnson with Midwest Aero Support technology and testing equipment to keep your commercial or Gene Hart with Ametek regional fleet flying high. Giving you all the support and service you need – in a single bound. Visit us at Booth 735.

Scan this QR code with your smart phone to learn more about our new w & B737NG support.

AERO INSTRUMENTS & AVIONICS, INC. 3rd with-6 Joel Raymond with CommutAir WWW.AEROINST.COM n 716.694.7060 Sunny Patel with Anchorties Neckwear Brad Tracey with API Brian McBride with Starr Aviation

Closest to pin Robin Butler (6 feet from pin) Longest Drive Russ Oonk. (310 yards) Page 9 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

GE looks to next generation engines for RJs and turboprops Work continues on GE Aviation’s newest engines, the NG34 for regional jets and a next generation CPX38 engine for turboprops. The longer development of these two new engines take, the better the technology will be said Allen Paxson, GE’s general manager regional and large business aviation. “The investment in new technology grows each year,” Paxson said. The NG34 technology program will incorporate GE’s fuel efficient, low emission eCore which will offer a 15% to 20% improvement in fuel efficiency over the current CF34-10e engines, Paxson said yesterday. “We’re build- ing on the CF34 field experience and investing in new component technologies for the next generation NG34.” Deliveries of CF34 engines recently topped 5,500 with more than 82 million flight hours and 66 million cycles. The highest thrust rating for the CF34 engine family is 20,000 lbs. Paxson said that GE received more than 100 orders for CF34 engines over the past year, mostly for larger RJs and he expects a robust market for the engines over the next 20 years with a forecast delivery of 5000 regional Allen Paxson jets. The company is also working to develop the next generation CPX38 Power engine. Designed for turboprops in the 60- to 90-seat range, it will incorporate a simple, modular design that offers a 15% reduction in fuel burn. It will also be designed for ‘severe environment’ performance with a goal of 99.95% reliability. The technology on both engines is “ready to go” but must be adapted to the requirements of the airframe manufacturers, Paxson said. He noted the role that regional carriers play in the US aviation network, where more than 75% of the airports in the US are supported solely by regional aircraft. “The CF34 has been a huge piece of that.”

“The investment in new technology grows each year,”

–Allen Paxson GE general manager regional and large business aviation

Page 10 Our core values are craftsmanship and innovation. Some call it aircrafting.

An aircraft that is taken care of by Fokker Services is a remarkable aircraft. Despite having years of flying experience, our aircraft remain state-of-the-art today and tomorrow. How is that possible? Originally we designed and built futureproof aircraft ourselves. From that we’ve developed into the worldwide integrated services provider we are today. We put in that extra mile. Our customers can rely on technical and logistic services like the FLYFokker program, ABACUS program, Component MRO solutions, innovative modifications, technical engineering and full services. All beyond keeping the aircraft in good shape, cost-effective and state-of-the-art. We simply don’t like the idea of letting someone down. For more information: www.fokkerservices.com

FS2044_RAA_8,5"x11"_LED.indd 1 10-04-12 10:07 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

ATR, coming off its best commercial year ever, is extremely optimistic about the future of turboprops, according to Mark Neely, vice president marketing & sales for ATR North America. “We see turboprop demand remaining,” he said. “Nothing is going to beat a turboprop on a short-haul market.” ATR won 157 firm orders for its ATR42 and ATR72 turboprops in 2011 from 18 customers, including 10 new customers; its best-ever backlog at the end of the year was 224 aircraft, valued at $5 billion, Neely said. The leasing community also is playing an increasing role in acquiring turboprop aircraft for their portfolios, he noted, with lessors last year accounting for 21% of ATR’s orders. With its increased orders, ATR is ramping up production by more than 60% over the next three years. With more than 180

operators worldwide, ATR also Mark Neely , vice president marketing & has added three new training sales for ATR North America centers, including one in Toronto. Although there is continued turbulence in North American airline markets, Neely said ATR thinks it has the models for long-term success. In thinking about regional aviation in North America, Neely said it was “a lot like teenagers. “They’re still growing, they have their ups and downs, and they’re still looking for gas money.”

Page 11

ACM SpeC i A liS t with pMA/DeR in-House engineering Capability

Providing excellence in component repair and overhaul for Regional Jet/Turbo Prop aircraft.

SpeC i A lizeD oveRHAul S e R viC e S • environmental Systems: Air Cycle Machines, Cooling Turbines • power Generation: Starter Generators, AC Generators, TRU’s • Aircraft lighting: Goodrich Repair Services • pneumatic Systems: Bleed Air Valves, Heat Exchangers, Actuators • Hydraulic Systems: Pumps

Aviatron, Inc. · 25 Customs Drive, So. Burlington, VT 05403 · Phone (802) 865-9318 · Fax (802) 862-9707 · www.aviatron.com 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

Exhibitor Highlights JS Firm Booth 1007 Aircraft Interiors Expo JS Firm will release the results of its Annual Aviation Hiring Survey this Booth 1441 week with a 47% increase reported for job advertisements in the first Taking place in Seattle September 25 - 27, Aircraft Interiors Expo Ameri- quarter of 2012. The company revealed the number of jobs advertised cas will be showcasing the very latest in cabin design and innovations in the second quarter has already surpassed last year’s numbers by featuring cabin management systems, seating products, soft furnishings 30%. “We are looking forward to the rest of the second quarter being and more. Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas will deliver three days of un- just as busy,” says President Jeff Richards. rivalled networking opportunities where buyers from around the world come to see the latest products and innovations. EMTEQ Booth 928 Discovery Air Technical Services (DATS) EMTEQ is displaying its newest eQuation Cabin Power line for aircraft Booth 815 interiors. The intelliOutlets are designed to have adjustable current limit- Discovery Air Technical Services has signed an agreement with Penin- ing and a wide input voltage. EMTEQ’s intelliUSB provides a convenient sula Airways (PenAir) of Alaska for maintenance of its fleet of Saab 340 power charging port for Portable Electronic Devices with USB charging, aircraft at Quebec City. Mike Bradley, PenAir’s vice president of mainte- including the iPad2 with full compliance to Apple’s charging specifica- nance and engineering, said DATS had re-delivered the first 340 in line tions. with its agreement. “The DATS team of technicians was able to turn our first aircraft around without issue four days earlier than anticipated, Comply365 Solutions allowing us to place the aircraft directly back into revenue service with Booth 1205 no snags,” Bradley said. DATS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc., also launched ATR heavy maintenance with two contracts -- the Comply365 announced yesterday a multi-year contract with Mesa first from Pascan Express and another from Air Guyane Express. Calvin Airlines to provide the airline with its easy-to-use training solution, LMS Tuitt, DATS vice president of sales & marketing, said the first heavy Learning Manager. “We needed a reliable solution that employees can check from Pascan is scheduled to begin May 27. access anywhere, anytime. With this system, we can have unlimited users accessing the system simultaneously,” said Mesa Airlines Chief Comtek Information Officer Bob Hornberg Booth 704 Founded in 1994, Comtek Advanced Structures is an advanced compos- Trax USA Corp ite design, fabrication and repair facility. Specializing in out-of-autoclave Booth 1221 processes, Comtek provides innovative composite solutions from concep- The latest version of Trax Maintenance, e4, has recently added two tual design and analysis through to manufacturing, testing and airwor- new customers--Silver Airways and Jetstar Japan. The software program thiness certification. As an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) includes over 20 modules to cater to virtually every aspect of airline and Design Approval Organization (DAO), Comtek provides proprietary maintenance. repairs to fix primary and secondary structures with damage beyond SRM limits. Comtek typically services 30-100 passenger regional aircraft ARGUS International including CRJs, Dash 8s, ATR, Dornier, Saab, Embraer and Learjets, among Booth 1311 others. Located in Burlington, Ontario with distributors worldwide, Com- New for Part 121 carriers, ARGUS International is highlighting its Prism tek is a preferred manufacturer for composite design and repair. Armor product. Having already secured 140 Part 135 corporate operators for Prism Armor, the web-based tool provides operators the ability to The EZ Company Inc manage their Safety Management System software 24/7 from any- Booth 1540 where with a laptop and an internet connection. Officially launched this week, The Ez Creeper is a revolutionary and innovative hand-powered hydraulic creeper, especially designed for the aviation industry. Check out the new minute-long video at www. EzCreeper.com

Page 12

2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

Exhibitor Highlights CAE Latitude Technologies Corporation Booth 621 Booth 1535 CAE has greatly expanded through the C$314 million-acquisition of Latitude Technologies of Victoria, BC, Canada, announced the issuance Oxford Avation Academy. The move adds seven new civil aviation of its IONODE 100 Flight Data Monitoring system STC on all models of training centers to it global network bringing its total to 42 and adds the Dash 8. The small, lightweight unit is packed with features including 40 full-flight simulators for a total of 211. Under the Oxford brand four Magnetometer, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, GPS, and pitot/static and also additional flight schools will bring the total number of CAE-operated sports Wi-Fi download capability. flight schools to 12 and cadet capacity to 1500 annually. The acquisition also broadens its portfolio by extending into pilot and maintenance crew RCMBT sourcing through Parc Aviation. Booth 810 Reliability and Cost Management Business Technology (RCMBT) Aero- services of Ontario, Canada, offers airline data services to OEMS and operations worldwide. Its suite of business solutions services features data entry, management, mining and analysis, as well as performance metrics, operational and technical evaluations and recommendations, report generation and customized software development.

Looking for a global supplier in your backyard?

Upcoming RAA Events

2012 August 5-7 RAA Human Resources Seminar St. Pete Beach, FL (Loews Don CeSar Hotle)

August 5-7 RAA Inflight Seminar Look no further. With the newly combined resources St. Pete Beach, L (Loews Don CeSar Hotel) of Clariant and Octagon, Clariant is positioned to be August 7-8 RAA Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Seminar a leading supplier of aircraft and runway deicers St. Pete Beach, FL (Loews Don CeSar Hotel) in Europe and the U.S. Clariant offers a broader September 11-13 RAA Flight Technology Committee Meeting supply-chain network and enhanced geographic Montreal, Quebec, Canada (at Bombardier Aerospace) scope for all of your deicing needs. December 3-4 RAA Fall Meeting www.aviation.clariant.com 1.800.ICE.DESK Fort Lauderdale, FL (at Embraer US)

2013 What do you need? May 6-9 RAA 38th Annual Convention Montreal, Quebec, Canada Page 13 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL AIRLINE SAFETY MEMBERS Putting ASIAS to Work for You Safety Council Meeting Wednesday, May 23 Wednesday, May 23 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Room101B 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Room 101B Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis Convention Center (This session is open to all attendees) (Open to RAA member airlines, chief safety department executives and invited guests) 1:00 pm Putting ASIAS to Work for You Introductions and Opening Comments • Benchmarks, using unstable approach as an example Brad Elstad, Republic Holdings, Chair, Brad Sheehan, ExpressJet, Vice Chair, • Using customized definition to investigate unstable approaches and Stacey Bechdolt and Scott Foose, RAA • Characterize safety issues associated with an airport to support new 1:15 pm service to the airport Round Table with Honorable Mark Rosekind, Ph.D., NTSB Member • Investigate a specific safety issue, using unstable approach and tailwind 2:15 pm landings as an example Committee Briefings • Understand implications of ASIAS directed studies for own operation • Ground Damage & Industry Tracking/ Trending Program Carlos Lopez, SkyWest and RAA Ground Safety Committee Chair • ERC Training RAA Emergency Response Committee 2:45 pm Break INFLIGHT 3:15 pm Update on SMS Rulemaking Joint RAA Inflight Committee and A4A 3:45 pm Round Table Cabin Ops Committee Meeting 4:30 pm Next Meeting and Adjourn Wednesday, May 23 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Room 10]1C Minneapolis Convention Center SAFETY (Open to RAA and A4A members and invited guests) 1:30 pm Introductions, Opening Comments, Anti-Trust Briefing Ground Safety Committee Sonya Wolford, SkyWest Airlines and Amy Chiappe, Republic Holdings, RAA Co-Chairs and Harolyn Salwei, Delta Air Lines / Wednesday, May 23 A4A Chair 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Room 101A 1:45 pm Regulatory Activity Briefing Minneapolis Convention Center FAA 8900.10 Handbook Revision (Open to RAA member airlines and invited guests) VDRP and ASAP Program Challenge Prosthetics in the exit row 3:00 pm Crew carry-on baggage limits Introductions, Opening Comments, Anti-Trust Briefing CSI standardization Carlos Lopez, SkyWest, Chair and Harriett Ferrell, Pinnacle, Vice Chair FAA/RAA/A4A future working group to review and discuss 3:15 pm current and future guidance Proposed Bylaws for Ground Safety Committee 3:00 pm FADAP Program 3:30 pm 4:00 pm VDRP and ASAP Program Challenges Safety Data Collection Process, Format and Work Products Brad Elstad, Republic, SC Chair and Brad Sheehan, ExpressJet, SC 3:45 pm Vice Chair Round Table Discussion 4:15 pm Review of TSA’s Cabin Inspection Requirements 4:30 pm (AOSSP Chapter 12 Changes) Adjourn Liam Connolly, RAA 4:30 pm Round Table ADA Related Issues Other Issues 5:00 pm Adjourn

Page 14 Visit us at Booth 514

Welcome to Minneapolis, Home to Our Regional Jet and Turbo Prop Training Center

Pan Am welcomes the RAA Annual Convention & Tradeshow to Minneapolis, home to Pan Am’s Regional Jet and Turbo Prop Training Center. Our Minneapolis facility provides highly specialized training and support to the regional airline industry.

We offer a variety of training solutions including approved type rating and airline training programs, simulator instructors and ground school instruction for pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, and dispatchers.

Our fleet of Full-Motion Simulators support the following fleets: Saab, Canadair, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, and more. Call 877-394-2118 or visit: www.PanAmAcademy.com Let Us Show You How To Reduce Your Training Costs.

MIAMI - LAS VEGAS - DENVER - MINNEAPOLIS - CINCINNATI - MEMPHIS - LONDON - TOKYO 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

Pratt & Whitney Canada has begun testing the compressor for a next-generation regional turboprop engine, a step it says will make it technology ready for an advanced regional turboprop in the 70-90 seat category. “It’s a multi-phase program where we will be testing various parts of the compressor system, the main technology innovation of the engine,” Richard Dussault, P&WC vice president – marketing, regional airline & helicopter engines,” told Regional Horizons in an interview. “It’s a brand-new compressor designed specifically for the regional marketplace.” The rest of the engine is derived from technology that exists within the Pratt & Whitney group. Examples are the TALON combustor and high pressure turbines developed by P&W in East Hartford and being used on its new PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan engine family. The compressor will be tested by P&WC the rest of the year and into next year, about an eight-twelve month program, Dussault said. The first run will conclude at the end of this month and the second run will start in July, Dussault said yesterday at a briefing at RAA. Richard Dussault, Pratt & Whitney Canada P&WC’s commitment to the idea of a new advanced turboprop centerline engine began two years ago when vice president - marketing it started designing a demonstration program for such an engine to power a next-generation turboprop. In testing the compressor, the engine REGIONAL MARKET LINKS maker will be gathering performance data enabling it to make design iterations -- all to be ready for a launch next year. “We would launch once we had a customer that commits to the program,” he added, noting such a step would require an OEM commitment and the power defined. He expects the platform would be a new aircraft with around 90 seats, the size the airlines are saying they would like, with the new centerline

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s next generation regional turboprop engine engine delivering a 20% improvement in fuel burn over today’s fleet. “We want to be ready to launch in 2013,” he said, with entry into service on a new aircraft in 2017. An engine launch next year would al- low P&WC to deliver engines, already flown on its aircraft testbed, to an OEM in 2016, he said. “Nobody is questioning the demand,” Dussault said yesterday. Reluc- tance so far to make the required investment by the two logical OEMs already producing turboprops -- ATR and Bombardier -- may reflect the ASM – the global experts in Route Development current state of European and North American economies, he suggested, Rely on ASM for global route development and airport marketing and get and may have to wait until the economies pick up. the insights you need to achieve your airport’s goals.

Air service development strategy Data analysis and forecasting Cargo Development Marketing audits Training

Begin now at www.asm-global.com

Page 15 2012 RAA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WEDNESDAY REGIONAL HORIZONS May 23, 2012

RAA 37th Annual Convention May 21 – 24, 2012 Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Minneapolis Convention Center Schedule of Events

All events held in the Minneapolis Convention Center unless otherwise noted

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Silent Auction benefitting RAA Scholarship Fund

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Media Center Open Sponsored by GE Aviation

7:45 am – 8:30 am Exhibit Hall 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Convention Center Room 101B Continental Breakfast RAA Safety Council Meeting (Safety Council members and invited guests only) 8:30 am – 9:45 am Exhibit Hall 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Convention Center 101F General Session RAA Security Committee Meeting (Open to RAA Security Committee members only) Keynote Address “Facing Today’s Regional Airline Challenges” 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Convention Center Room 101C Joint RAA Inflight Committee and A4A Cabin Operations Council Meeting RAA Chair Dan Garton (Inflight Committee and COC members only)

followed by Industry Experts panel discussion 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Exhibit Hall “Analyzing Pilot Supply & Demand Issues” Afternoon General Session Professor Kent Lovelace, University of North Dakota Learn about the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital Organization John Duncan, FAA Deputy Director, Flight Standards Policy Oversight Dr. Bradley Black and Jack McHale Dave Bushy, President/COO, Cape Air 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Convention Center Room 101A RAA Ground Safety Committee (GSC) Meeting (Moderated by RAA President Roger Cohen) (GSC members only)

9:30 am – 11:30 am Convention Center Room101B 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Putting ASIAS to Work for You Purchasing Forum opens 9:30 am – noon Convention Center Room 101C 4:45 pm Exhibit Hall A4A Cabin Ops Committee (COC) Meeting “A Toast to Montreal” (COC members only) Tourisme Montreal’s Paolo Pillot will guide you through the details of the RAA 38th 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Convention Center Room 101A Convention in Montreal, Industry Dangerous Goods Working Group Meeting May 6-9, 2013

10:30 am – noon Exhibit Hall 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Understanding Fatigue Science RAA “Happy Hour” NTSB Member Dr. Mark Rosekind 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Nicollet Island Pavilion (Open to all attendees) Dr. Rosekind will talk about the challenges of fatigue. RAA Convention Wednesday Evening Celebration 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Exhibit Hall (ticket required) Buffet Lunch featuring Sponsored by Bombardier and Rockwell Collins Barrington Irving Barrington Irving, Founder of Experience Aviation, is the youngest person ever and the first black pilot to fly solo around the world. Hear how he is inspiring young people to pursue an aviation career. Lunch sponsored by Pratt & Whitney Canada Q400_Generic Ad_RAA_Day2-April24.pdf

The Q400 NextGen gives airlines the low operating costs and superior performance they need to increase productivity.

The Bombardier Q400 NextGen has proven that it is possible for an airline to grow their business in today’s economy. The Q400 NextGen aircraft provides airlines with the superior productivity, comfort and operating economics they need to increase their capacity and efficiency. The Q400 NextGen aircraft is one of the most technologically advanced regional aircraft in the world. It has an enhanced cabin, low operating costs, low fuel burn and low emissions – providing an ideal balance of passenger comfort and operating economics, with a reduced environmental scorecard. Welcome to the Q economy. www.q400.com