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EBACE2016 SPECIAL EDITION

Bell Helicopter’s View of Central Europe

Gulfstream’s Perspective of European Market ABS JETS Keep on Success CONTENTS Gulfstream’s Perspective

of European Market 8

ABS Jets cooperates with Honeywell Bell Helicopter’s View on the WIS application 18 of Central Europe 4

Michal Brejcha appointed as Chief ABS Jets ranked no. 1 Financial Officer of ABS Jets 6 for maintenance services 19

Bombardier Creates Worldwide Learjet Aircraft Sales Team 7 How is June so special for aviation training? 20 Volga-Dnepr and Sheremetyevo Airport Combining Efforts for Russian Airport Schiphol Wins Routes Air Cargo Branch Development 10 Europe Marketing Award in Kraków 22

Vilnius Airport Received Marketing Kraków - a European Centre Award at Routes Europe 2016 12 of Aviation Industry 23

Innovative 3D Printing Solutions The Sapphire Pegasus Awards Are “Taking Shape” within Airbus 13 Sparkle In Prague 24

Nikola Tesla Airport Having coffee with Won the Brand Leader Award 2016 26 a Ground Guy 14

Qatar Executive Boosts Charter Fleet With An All-premium Airbus A319 27 www.CRYSTALLE.eu 3 INTERVIEW 407GXP sold in Europe to SA- Safety, reliability and RAN in Turkey • First Bell 429 in Siberia to op- operating costs are on BELL HELICOPTER’S erate in extreme cold all of our customers’ • First sale by our Italian office – Bell 407GX to Elicompany minds. In this • First sale of Bell 407 GXP to region, as in many VIEW OF CENTRAL German customer • Delivery of three Bell 429 to others, customers Slovakia • Delivery of Bell 412 to want to know that EUROPE Czech National Police. they will have local How would you describe support during the Patrick Moulay is the What is Bell’s view of the 505. Customers are respond- a typical customer from entire lifecycle of the market in central Europe? Vice President of Global ing to the Bell 505 – it is truly the region? Are there aircraft. Sales and Marketing for Globally, the helicopter market a global platform. We also see any unique require- Bell Helicopter Textron. is facing significant headwinds, potential in law enforcement ments? In his current role, yet customers are choosing Bell and HEMS with the Bell 429 Safety, reliability and operat- Patrick is responsible Hel-icopter over the competi- accross Europe. Just to highlight ing costs are on all of our cus- hundred Authorized Customer for leading the sales and tion. We Anticipate continued a few achievements over the last tomers’ minds. In this region, as Service Facilities in thirty four growth for Bell Helicopter 12 months from our team in in many others, customers want countries. We are committed to marketing strategies commercial air-craft in Europe europe: to know that they will have local having resources where custom- around the globe, over the coming year with a • Outstanding customer response support during the entire lifecy- ers operate to speed up delivery working with the global particular focus on Central in Europe to the Bell 505 cle of the aircraft. To this point, of service and support, and give sales team to promote Europe. We notice that with the • Sold first Bell 429 VVIP our approach of making strategic customers access to resources Bell Helicopter’s current political environment MAGnificent in Russia investments in our products, who are easy to reach, know current and next in the region, Central European • First Bell people and facilities has driven the operating environment and generation commercial countries are looking to upgrade stronger results in Europe. understand their needs. This is products. In 2015, the their helicopter fleets looking for We have the largest support truly a key decision maker for Commercial Sales and more modern aircraft. network in the in- our customers. Marketing organization dustry with was combined Which helicop- over one What changes do you see with Commercial ter are you for the future? Programs, establishing finding our We see a helicopter commercial the Commercial most popu- market which is currently strug- Business Unit. lar in the gling but that will pick up again He talks with Aviation region? in 2017. Central European coun- Times about his role We expect tries have growing economies and the importance of Growth in and will be looking to continue the central European corporate/ upgrade their aircraft to better market to Bell Helicopter VIP segment fulfil their missions. Textron. whith the 429 and

4 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 5 How much business does the Czech National Police and a Bell How important is aviation Bell portfolio of helicop- 429 to the Slovakian Police. for you in your private ters conduct in Central dimension? Europe? What is your opinion on pre- I am extremely passionate about Our approach of making strate- dictions of future growth my job and this industry, I couldn’t gic investments in our products, in the region (Czech Repub- invest myself as much as I do if I people and facilities has driven lic and Slovakia)? wasn’t. My work takes me around strong results in Europe. We also As mentioned above, we are heav- the world and I am constantly renewed investment in this impor- ily investing in the Czech Republic learning new things, meeting new tant part of the region creating a and are fully committed to con- people. It brings me joy and I take growing presence investing in our tinue our investment in the coun- a lot of pride in my work. There European Customization & De- try in the future. Prague is our is nothing more rewarding than livery Center in Prague acquired European hub for Customization to meet with our customers and in 2010. We have recently broken and Delivery and we are proud to see the impact that our helicopters ground to build a paint booth have an established presence in the make on their lives. In so many in Prague for full customization Czech Republic. There are ongoing cases, our helicopters carry out capabilities and received Russian opportunities and tenders in these such noble missions – being a part Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) two countries, which are of great of that feels really great. BOMBARDIER CREATES certification to perform mainte- interest for Bell Helicopter. nance on Russian registered air- PM’s chamber of secrets: WORLDWIDE LEARJET AIRCRAFT craft. Prague is truly at the center How did you get to aviation? What makes you most happy of our Bell Helicopter operations Who or what was the prima- in your work? SALES TEAM in Europe and we believe that with ry impulse? What I love the most is meeting our new commercial products The world of aviation has al- new customers all over the world. and a growing local presence in ways fascinated me, growing up, It is so interesting to learn about Bombardier Business Aircraft reaffirmed its commitment to the success of the Central Europe, this will lead to my dream was to become a pilot. their lives, backgrounds and cul- growing successes for Bell Heli- Things worked out a little differ- tures. Learjet product family by announcing the creation of a dedicated, worldwide copter in this part of the world. ently, but I still managed to join AL sales team with the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft as its singular focus. To that Our latest deliveries in Central the industry that, to this day, still end, Mike Fahey is appointed Vice President, Learjet Aircraft Sales, assuming Europe include a Bell 412 to the makes me dream. overall responsibility and accountability for theLearjet program worldwide.

Mike began his career in 1981 as dustry veteran with a proven track come synonymous with Learjetand MICHAL BREJCHA Sales Director for South East Asia record and, together with his team, Bombardier these past decades.” APPOINTED AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF ABS JETS and was assigned positions of in- will bring a singular focus to a strong Bombardier also announced that its creasing responsibility over the and legendary brand with more than pre-owned aircraft sales activities ABS Jets, one of central Europe’s leading business aviation years. In 2010, he was appointed 2200 aircraft operating around the would be led going forward by Peter companies has appointed Michal Brejcha to the role of Chief Vice President of Sales for Learjet world.” Bromby, newly appointed Regional Financial Officer (CFO). and Pre-Owned aircraft. “Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft Vice President of Pre-Owned air- Michal has joined ABS Jets from Home Credit, a leading consumer “We are proud of Learjet’s legacy and are key pillars of Bombardier Busi- craft. Peter is a seasoned profes- finance provider with operations in 11 countries. Michal worked remain committed to its continued ness Aircraft’s industry-leading port- sional who brings over 20 years of for over 15 years for PPF group and with his key role in Home success,” said Peter Likoray, Senior folio,” added Likoray. “They offer experience in the Aviation Sales in- Credit Vietnam where he was incremental in setting up processes Vice President, Sales, Bombardier the performance, operating cost and dustry. to build up and start up its Vietnamese branch. In his new role at Business Aircraft. “Mike is an in- comfort advantages that have be- ABS Jets Michal will take on responsibilities for many of ABS Jets financial activities, including audits and financial statements.

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efficiency, the best overall cabin comfort and the most advanced flight deck in the GULFSTREAM’S industry to enhance safety. How much business does the Gulf- stream portfolio of jets conduct in central Europe? We’ll continue to see growth within the PERSPECTIVE OF region as companies realize that these aircraft are vital business tools that ena- ble them to growth their business and be EUROPEAN MARKET more competitive. What is your opinion on predic- Trevor Esling is the Regional Senior Vice President, International Sales, Europe, Middle tions of future growth in the East and Africa for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. In his role at Gulfstream, Esling is region (Czech Republic and Slo- responsible for leading the Europe, Middle East and Africa sales team. He is based at vakia)? the Gulfstream Sales and Design Center in Mayfair, . He recently took time to As a wholly owned subsidiary of General talk with AVIATION Times about business aviation in central Europe. Dynamics, a publicly traded company, we do not comment on sales or orders. What is Gulfstream’s view Which aircraft are you at Mach 0.90. That’s an increase That said, we hope to see a strengthening of the market in central finding our most popular in of up to 500 nm/926 km over of sales with the recent entry into service Europe? the region? the range of the G650. The super of the G650ER and the introduction of The European market is our The two most popular Gulfstream midsize G280 offers the longest the new G500 and G600. second largest international aircraft models at this time in range with the best fuel effi- market with more than 215 central Europe are the large-cab- ciency in its class. The aircraft In your opinion what is the key Gulfstream aircraft. The mar- in G550 and the super midsize can travel 3,600 nm/6,667 km factor to Gulfstream’s success in ket continues to be steady and G200. We have G550s based in with four passengers at Mach central Europe? has grown approximately 10 the Czech Republic, Bulgaria 0.80. With the G500 and G600, The success of our aircraft anywhere in percent in the past 5 years. In and Poland, and G200s based in which will enter service in 2018 the world is usually due to a combination terms of central Europe, busi- Bulgaria, Romania and the Czech and 2019, respectively, we have of qualities: design, quality, performance, ness aviation is still a relatively Republic. developed an optimized combi- safety and reliability; technologically new field, so there is definitely What changes do you see nation of speed, range, technol- advanced cockpit and cabin systems; room for growth. We’ve already for the future? ogy and efficiency. Speed is one comfort and industry-leading product seen the fleet expand over the We are optimistic that our flag- of the biggest differentiators for service and support. past two years and look forward ship aircraft, the G650ER, our the aircraft, with a high-speed to more of that, as Gulfstream’s best-in-class G280, and our new- cruise of Mach 0.90 (9/10ths the How would you describe a typi- two new aircraft, the Gulfstream est aircraft, the G500 and G600, speed of sound or 956 km/hr). cal customer from the region? G500 and G600, enter service will draw interest in central Eu- The G500 will be able to fly 3,800 Are there any unique require- in 2018 and 2019, respectively. rope. The Gulfstream G650ER, an nautical miles/7,083 km at Mach ments? Gulfstream has a modest fleet in ultra-long-range aircraft, extends 0.90. The G600 has a 4,800-nauti- They want the efficient, safe, reliable, the region, so we continue to be the range of a traditional G650 to cal-mile/8,890-km range at Mach flexible, technologically advanced trans- optimistic about central Europe’s 7,500 nautical miles/13,890 km at 0.90. In addition, the G500 and portation that a Gulfstream business jet potential. Mach 0.85 and 6,400 nm/11,853 G600 will have outstanding fuel provides. AL 8 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 9 Particularly, companies will to the whole cargo transportation also will allow the further capac- combine their efforts in different segment in Russian Federation”. ity development to 1 million tons fields of business, including the “For Volga-Dnepr Group signing per annum. development of cargo facility, of this agreement means a stra- The new terminal will employ the aircraft maintenance operations tegic unity of our two companies automated processes and innova- and repairs, building the modern with a key mutual goal to create a tional technical solutions adap- hangar complex , marketing and modern internationally recognized tive to further changes in airlines’ positioning the Sheremetyevo air cargo hub based in Shereme- fleet, cargo specifications, peak strengths as a globally recognized tyevo. All arrangements and mu- service and transportation rules. air cargo service provider trusted tual responsibilities between our New Volga-Dnepr hangar com- by both partners and clients. companies stated in this agreement plex for aircraft maintenance and At the ceremony Sheremetye- are first of all aimed at the provi- repair will become one of the vo CEO sion of the best possible air cargo major projects in Sheremetyevo Volga-Dnepr and Sheremetyevo Mikhail Vasilenko stated: “This delivery service to our customers”, air cargo hub development. agreement is essential for the — AirBridgeCargo CEO Sergei Taking it’s part Volga-Dnepr Airport Combining Efforts for airport strategic planning and Lazarev added. Group expects the growing cargo modernization. We are laying the Sheremetyevo airport will car- traffic volume growth up to 430 groundwork for the future and ry out complex contribution to 000 tons per annum before 2020, Russian Air Cargo Branch our key goal is to consider our cargo hub infrastructure devel- and will assist in Sheremetyevo key partners’ strategic goals in opment. To provide the growing infrastructure development. the fields of passenger and cargo demand for transit, transfer The signed agreement will help Development transportation. This document and import-export traffic flows Sheremetyevo further develop it’s works as a security to fulfill the Sheremetyevo started the con- cargo transportation business and Volga-Dnepr Group and Sheremetyevo International Airport have signed an effective use of the airport’s infra- struction of new cargo terminal. mutually beneficial cooperation agreement on long-term and mutually-beneficial cooperation in the field of cargo structure and in the mid-term,it New innovative cargo complex with other international airports, creates strong premises for air car- with 40 000 m2 of space will be providing the increase in traffic hub development in Sheremetyevo which corresponds high global industry. go transportation business devel- put into service in 2017. The ca- flow and sharing of best practices opment. I am sure that the under- pacity of the first line will be 380 in innovation and new projects Current agreement is a strategic development goals, milestones to ensure mutually beneficial and taking of this document is not only 000 tons per annum, the modu- implementation. step in a long-term partner- and projects in Sheremetyevo. economically effective collab- a major step in Sheremetyevo and lar form will allow the terminal ship between two companies. It Both companies will be carrying oration in cargo air business Volga-Dnepr Group development to be adapted to ever changing determines cargo air business out collaborative work in order development in Sheremetyevo. but also a significant contribution load-carrying requisitions, this

10 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 11 Innovative 3D Printing Solutions Are “Taking Shape” within Airbus Airport Received Airbus is making significant investments in revolutionary additive layer manufactur- ing technologies (3D printing) – with expanding capabilities that are demonstrating Marketing Award at Routes the company’s pioneering spirit to create new and better ways to fly.

At the centre of Airbus’ innova- with shorter lead times, fewer even further, Rascol explained. Europe 2016 tive efforts is the company’s new materials used during production “There are surely applications and additive layer manufacturing and a significant reduction in the paradigm changes we have not Vilnius Airport received the Excellence in Airport Marketing award for aviation initiative – which creates a group- manufacturing process’ environ- thought of yet. We are thinking marketing at the international route development forum Routes Europe 2016 held in ing of experts and competencies mental footprint. every day about ways to 3D print Kraków. In the under 4 million passengers category Vilnius Airport surpassed other from the aircraft manufacturer’s 3D-printed parts already are ap- tomorrow’s technology for air- European air gateways and was only excelled by City Airport Bremen. engineering, manufacturing engi- plied in Airbus’ commercial jetlin- frames, cabins and systems.” neering and procurement opera- er product line – from the wide- This forward-looking strategy tions. With this knowledge base, body A350 XWB to its single-aisle focuses on developing methods, In the Routes Airport Marketing growth in passenger numbers, Vilnius as an attractive destina- Airbus is well-positioned to define A320neo and the cornerstone tools and training for 3D printing; Awards airport marketing actions we do not leave everything in the tion. What is more, a delegation a vision, strategy and roadmap for A300/A310 Family. For example, supporting the wider application of are evaluated by airlines’ repre- hands of airlines alone. We closely from Switzerland made of tour applying 3D printing technologies. some 2,700 plastic parts have been sentatives exclusively. This year cooperate with other airports and operators, travel agents, repre- “This approach will accelerate the produced by additive manufactur- the panel of judges was made up tourism promotion organisations; sentatives from traditional and company’s technical and industrial ing for the A350 XWB programme, of employees from airBaltic, LOT together we organise market- social media recently paid a visit competencies and bring together with Airbus also working with the Polish Airlines, TUI Thomson ing campaigns, various events, to the country. According to the research and technology activi- European Aviation Safety Agency Airways, SAS, and . Creat- meetings or press conferences,” representatives from Germa- ties directly with programmes,” (EASA) to qualify titanium com- ed in 1997, the awards provide air explained Jūratė Baltrušaitytė, nia, the airline which is going to said Jerome Rascol, who heads ponents produced with 3D print- carriers with a chance to evaluate Commercial Director at Lithuani- launch flights between the Lithu- this additive layer manufacturing ing technology. the airports’ marketing efforts in an Airports. anian capital and Zürich in June, initiative. “I can see Airbus man- This innovative technology also attracting new routes, promoting a positive effect of this visit can ufacturing a ‘bionic’ aircraft based has been utilized to produce pylon them in society and increasing According to her, there are over already be observed on ticketing on 3D printing in the future, so components for the A320neo (new passenger flows. 400 active airports in Europe platforms. we’re taking a pragmatic, step-by- engine option) developmental which actively compete with Lith- step approach,” he said. aircraft in support of the flight test “With route development in mind, uanian airports over the attention Last year Vilnius Airport exceeded campaign, and for out-of-produc- we first sought to create uniform of airlines. Though the award was the number of 3 million passen- A futuristic technology tion spare parts on the A300/A310 additive manufacturing technolo- conditions for airlines at Lithuani- received for the previous year, this gers per year for the first time in taking flight with Airbus Family of jetliners. gies in Airbus’ supply chain; as well an airports in Vilnius, and year is not the time to stop as well. the airport’s history. In 2015, 3.3 Additive manufacturing is a rel- as cooperating with airworthiness Palanga. By consulting with air million passengers were handled atively quick process for creating “Printing tomorrow’s tech- authorities to quality materials and carriers, we created the measures In March Lithuanian airports in the capital, i.e. 13.4% more three-dimensional parts from a nology” processes for certification. for the development of new routes organised an aviation networking compared to the figures of 2014. digital model by adding successive With its additive layer manufac- and the increase of the number of event, CONNECT, held in the thin layers of a base material. The turing initiative, the company is flights. To achieve a further stable capital; over 450 attendees saw technology results in lighter parts, focused on taking its capabilities

12 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 13 “I’m a ‘ground guy’! I know what I want from an airport but I also understand the airport’s perspective. So I am not Having coffee with trying to be difficult when asking for something a Ground Guy unusual, rather I am trying to take care of I’m sitting down for a cup of coffee with Karol Bodnar, the CEO of Euro what is in the interest of Jet Intercontinental Ltd. Everyone knows him as Charlie and knows the my customer.” company simply as Euro Jet. Charlie began his aviation career working on the ramp for the Slovak Airport Authority, eventually becoming a lead agent for a US flight support company headquartered in Houston. He then became General Manager of Europe for FERAS, where he led a team of 50 people. He knows the ground handling business from the ground up, in a manner of speaking. Charlie, a Slovak from origin and fluent in English, Russian, Hungarian, Czech and Slovak, may be the best person to explain the aviation ground service situation in Eastern Europe.

“The more corporations grew and invested up an FBO, the government would not approve throughout Eastern Europe, they wanted to it anyway. In the meantime, business aviation fly to airports as close as possible to their local operators have a hard time understanding that businesses. They were confronted with the their passengers will have to stand in the same challenge to land at small airports without any line as those travelling with a low cost carrier.” infrastructure. Especially in Eastern Europe the necessary infrastructure is absent. FBO facilities Charlie has over sixteen years of experience are uncommon. The airports don’t focus on working in different sectors of the aviation general aviation and a concession to develop an industry. He is certified in weight and balance FBO is rarely given. If one is lucky, the airport preparation, handling dangerous goods as well is willing to somewhat separate general from as NATA Safety 1st. Charlie graduated from the commercial aviation and one can get a separate Military Aviation Academy in Kosice, Slovakia entrance for the crew and a room that could be with an Engineering Degree. He has an MBA used as a lounge. In most cases these airports are from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph too small to justify having an FBO and they are M. Katz Graduate School of Business. He has not interested in operating a lounge themselves. extensive international working experience in If an airport would request an investment to set Europe, Russia, and the Middle East.

14 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 15 and not through third parties. In be a home away from home and be more supportive and approve dealing with airports we can make have comfortable couches, full work investment in appropriate facilities. more happen for the customer.” stations, flat screen televisions, and It would make a better impression assorted snacks and beverages.” to business executives, celebrities Over the past several years, Euro Jet Euro Jet currently has lounges and government guests if they has devoted its time to developing located in Prague, Czech Republic; arrive with the full VIP treatment. infrastructure throughout its core Tivat, Montenegro; Zagreb, Croatia; As for the role of Euro Jet and the region. In Prague it has a heated Kiev, Ukraine; Bucharest, Romania; services it wants to provide Charlie hangar facility capable of storing and Poprad, Slovakia. They will says: “The way I see things, is that multiple aircraft. Furthermore soon open up new lounges in you cannot afford to have anything according to Charlie: “We have Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic go wrong, and it is our job to ensure created complimentary crew lounges and Dubrovnik, Croatia. Euro anything related to a flight goes because we recognize that while the Jet handles 8,000 flights a year perfectly. It is a Question of Trust. passengers will quickly depart or on Executive Jets, Commercial, We don’t want to just be a service He is well qualified to evaluate business aviation. In their eyes they don’t need anyone. But if they are board the aircraft and be on their Cargo, and Military aircraft. Charlie provider, we want to be a trusted what is happening in his part of the are dealing with a 19 ton aircraft and located in the EU and have more way, at many airports there is no wishes that business aviation p a r t n e r.” industry. He explains how Euro Jet assuming that they will not make than two million passengers they are place for the crew to prepare for is treated better by airports in Cdr. Bud Slabbaert came about and what it has to offer: much money off it. They don’t think confronted with a situation that is the next flight or even just relax. Eastern Europe and Central Asia “From the beginning our goal was that a foreign investment to their unusual for them; the market has to We have designed these lounges to and those governments would to provide our services at every region will not arrive with an airline be open for bids. In that case there airport in Eastern Europe and or low cost carrier, but rather with may be a separate ground handling Central Asia. If an operator needs to a private jet. The airports don’t service provider on the premise. But, fly to a particular airport, Euro Jet understand FBOs and the partners we are different anyway. Besides has a representative on location to they may have to deal with. They ground handling support, we provide meet the plane, welcome passengers are nervous about a foreign service permits, fuel, flight planning, hotel and crew, escort them, and make provider. There is a fear of losing arrangements, crew transportation, all arrangements to help them control. Imagine that you have and catering. And we also provide through. We offer a complete range a backyard and someone wants to credit and pre-payment. A pilot of supporting services at almost any set up a shack there. It doesn’t feel does not want to play accountant location. Our station managers are good. Same feeling as when an FBO and collect receipts for the various all are fully trained with many years is setting up an operation at your services by different suppliers and of experience working at the airport.” airport.” providers. He just deals with us. For Eastern Europe from the Baltic to instance, imagine that a plane has Euro Jet’s network now covers the Black Sea is quite a stretch with a maintenance problem in . over 200 airports in 34 countries. different scenarios in the industry. There is no maintenance facility. Outside its core region, it has an At Bucharest’s Otopeni Airport One would have to speak to two extensive network of partners that there is an FBO and it is understood or three vendors, make hangarage provide the same outstanding that an FBO is a prestigious gateway arrangements and get authorization service. Getting back to the issues to the country. Down in Bulgaria or for the workers. Things can become of airports and business aviation, in Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan they complicated, but for my team of Charlie continues: “The airports are practically nonexistent. 200, it is merely a challenge that in Central and Eastern Europe just “Airports with less than two million we can handle 24/7. We prefer don’t understand the significance of passengers have a monopoly; they to deal directly with airports

16 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 17 storm clouds. WIS displays current meteorological information in an intuitive graphical form, which helps the crew with fast and accurate inter- pretation of the provided data. One of the most attractive feature of the app is called Weather Radar, which dis- plays potentially hazardous weather conditions along the planned flight trajectory. WIS also alerts pilots to localized dangerous turbulent condi- tions (Clear Air Turbulence), which ABS JETS RANKED ABS Jets cooperates helps to create a more pleasant jour- ney for passengers. ABS Jets Chief Executive, Vladimir NO. 1 FOR Petak has been impressed by the re- with Honeywell sults, he advises “This is a great op- MAINTENANCE portunity for us and I am very pleased to be working with this application on SERVICES on the WIS our fleet of aircraft. It is great for our flight crew to be able to have accurate At the recent Embraer Executive rience in working with and de- notifications about weather patterns Operator Conference in Munich livering global 24/7 support for along the route, this is particularly ABS Jets were ranked in first a wide range of aircraft. application good to deliver real time information place for the provision of aircraft ABS Jets CEO, Vladimir Petak ABS Jets, the Prague based business jet operator, works directly to the crew. It is also good maintenance services and AOG was very pleased to be advised closely with Honeywell on further enhancements of an in- news for the passengers ensuring support in the EMEA region. of the number 1 ranking, he said flight weather awareness application, known as “Weather a smoother and more comfortable It was noted that ABS Jets were “It is very gratifying to be known Information Service” (WIS). ABS Jets and their crews col- flight, I look forward to rolling this out particularly effective in terms as the number 1 maintenance laborate with Honeywell on design and validation of new throughout our fleet of aircraft.” of response time and availability. provider. This is great news and features appearing soon in future releases of WIS. Jan Kralik of ABS Jets added This is a major achievement by a wonderful reflection on the hard “ABS Jets uses the latest release of WIS ABS Jets following diligent work work by everyone at ABS Jets in The WIS application was first demonstrated at Brno in June last year on its iPad-based Class II EFBs and at to continually improve and raise providing the maintenance work on Honeywell’s experimental Boeing 757 and later adjusted in order to the same time is actively involved in the standards of maintenance of such high quality and excellent become compatible with Airbus cockpit philosophy. The system works the evaluation of coming features and work the company offers. standards of service.” so well ABS Jets are now working with it to assess the benefits for wide planned system improvements. The Maintenance is a key part of ABS Jets Technical Director, Thi- range of business aircraft. assessment is provided from the per- ABS Jets business, the compa- erry Barre added “This demon- Using WIS on an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) improves crew’s strate- spective of flight crew and Operational ny’s facilities include 4000 square strates the progress we have made gic decision making and ultimately increases flight efficiency, safety Control Center, too. The results are in- meters of hangar space and can at ABS Jets with our maintenance and passenger comfort. This is achieved by a rich set of meteorological stantly reported back to the Honeywell support up to 48 aircraft all tak- facilities. It is taking time, invest- products efficiently complementing standard onboard weather radar team in order to be implemented soon en care of by 51 qualified techni- ment, training and a lot of hard observations. With WIS the flight crew is able to graphically assess the in newer releases of WIS.“ cians. ABS Jets has maintenance work but these results are well latest weather observations and predictions what gives the pilots the ABS Jets are exhibiting at EBACE, facilities in Prague and Bratisla- worth it.” possibility to adjust the flight plan in order to avoid areas of turbulence booth number V044. va and is an Embraer approved or obtain detailed information on the position and extent of thunder- service center. They have expe-

18 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 19 positions. So taking it all into region in the world. companies, along with the smaller account, the best time to hire North America on a steady industry players purchased 123 new pilots and train them for the rise aircraft for 14, 3 billion dollars. specific aircraft type is fall and Next up is North America with 252 Middle East isn’t only going big winter. This assures airlines, that newly purchased aircraft that is in terms of the dollar amount, but by the time the busiest season worth 16, 4 billion dollars and the also the size of the aircraft. The comes, the cockpit seats will be lead is taken by American Airlines region acquired 51 single-aisle and occupied by well trained and with 70 unit fleet increase. It is 72 twin-aisle aircraft. professional pilots. And to tell followed by United Airlines, FedEx, Latin America and Africa you the truth, there will be plenty Delta Air Lines, and Southwest slow, but moving forward of cockpits to fill just by looking Airlines. The favored aircraft brand Looking at the numbers in these at the 2015 aircraft delivery data in North America was definitely two continents we see additional 97 worldwide. Boeing, however the brand is also aircraft (5,9 billion dollars) in Latin liked by a number of Asia Pacific America and 29 (2, 6 billion dollars) HOW IS JUNE SO SPECIAL Who’s got the newest fleet? carriers and of course . To give you a brief outlook on in Africa. Latin American leaders in the situation in the future, we can Europe led by Turkish the sky are LAN Airlines, Avianca Brazil, Avianca, Aeromexico, and FOR AVIATION take a quick look at the aircraft Airlines TAM Linhes Aereas. African leaders purchasing data from 2015 Then Europe steps in with 243 are well known and heard about produced by Flight International units worth 17, 8 billion dollars. thus it is not surprising on the Top 5 TRAINING? Magazine and this will give a very The leader in the region is Turkish list to see Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya good estimate where every young Airlines with 21 Airbus aircraft and Airways, Air Algerie, Tunisair, and For a number of professions, particular time of the year is a little bit more important pilot should keep an eye on. the total of 33 units. and Royal Air Maroc. than others in regards to the job search and hiring. Let’s say for teachers, summer Asia Pacific on the run British Airways also stepped into the Top 5, along with two popular By dividing the world into How does it all bind up is that season when they look for new jobs. Other professions like construction low cost carriers – Ryanair and regions, we can see that Asia is together? workers, cabin crew, or anything related to agriculture are focused on the job search EasyJet. In 2015 European region nowhere near abandoning the In case you have been wondering, expanded by 180 narrowbody in the early spring, because summer is the busiest season. Believe it or not, the leader position in value or aircraft all of these aircraft number and and 63 widebody aircraft which same seasonality applies to the pilot profession, and particularly young pilots. number. The entire Asia Pacific information does tie up with June, will make the region even more region acquired 623 aircraft because it all plays a significant related to the month of June. freshly graduated student-pilots worth 43, 6 billion dollars. The connected than ever before. What is the perfect time for role in your future. Making a Well, first of all – the month you to fill their vacant First Officer leading airlines with the most training? Middle East is going big conscientious decision to begin start your training determines positions. units purchased are China Eastern Nothing is perfect for everyone, Middle East continues to carry your pilot studies requires good the month that it ends. At the Airlines, China Southern Airlines, but some people see benefits the flag of the wealthiest region timing calculations and clear academies that provide well How does it play into your Korean Air, Air China, and All where others just can’t seem and even if it did not acquire the five year plan with actions. Such structured, managed and timely benefit? Nippon Airways. It is worth to find anything positive. The most aircraft in units, it certainly growth and expansion information pilot training, ATPL Integrated It is obvious that summer is mentioning that Asia Pacific same goes with the timing of the spent the most amount for the fleet about airlines is important because training can be flawlessly taught the busiest season for pretty specifically focused on acquiring pilot training. The approximate expansion. Emirates Airlines never it helps you to see which direction in 16 or 18 months. This assures much any airline, therefore, 454 narrowbody aircraft which is duration of ATPL Integrated denied its appreciation towards you should steer your career into in that student-pilots hold their they have to prepare to take important for young pilots because course amongst aviation training Airbus A380, therefore it is not order to be successful. But it is all licenses in hand in the mid-fall. every vacationer to the desired those are the aircraft where pilots academies varies between 16 to surprising that company purchased doable and manageable if you do Why is it important? Historically destination. Because of the pilot build their experience. But Asia 24 months or even longer. You 26 units with the cost of 3, 4 billion your homework before hand and looking at the tendencies, it is the retirement, growth tendencies or also leads in widebody aircraft must wonder how the number dollars. Other big spenders include weight every option that is in front time when airlines open up their natural pilot movement between deliveries with 169 new airplanes of months that takes to acquire Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, of you! recruitment offices and anticipate the airlines, companies need and that makes them the fastest commercial pilot license is new pilots to fill the vacant crew Saudia, and Kuwait Airways. These the flood of the resumes from and the most rapidly growing

20 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 21 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Wins Routes Europe Marketing Award in Kraków Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of Europe’s leading hub airports was announced as the overall winner of the Routes Europe edition of the Routes 2016 Marketing Awards which Kraków - a European Centre of Aviation Industry were formally announced on 25 April 2016 From April 23 till April 26, Kraków was a European centre of the aviation industry. More than during the Networking Evening event which 1 200 delegates: representatives of airlines, airports and tourism authorities were in the capital of took place at ICE Kraków in Poland. Małopolska to participate in Routes Europe 2016 hosted by Kraków Airport.

Speaking just after receiving that the Amsterdam aviation Mumbai and Toronto. World Routes, an international Monday, a “Networking Evening” Routes Europe had a chance to take the highly regarded accolade, marketing team excels in The airport has numerous forum, is organised each year, as took place, an event during which part in various tours included in Lotte Harbers, director aviation maintaining good relationships growth targets and has no plans well as regional Routes forums Marketing Routes Awards were the tour programme which enabled marketing, Amsterdam Airport and airline support. “Their to relax its strategy having won in Asia, Africa, Europe, both presented; these are important them to admire attractions of the Schiphol said: “It is a great creativity and professionalism is the Marketing Award. As a major Americas and the Commonwealth awards because they are given to city and the region. Delegates also pleasure for us to come up onto the proven by the numbers of new SkyTeam hub, Lekkerkerk jokes: of Independent States. The airports by carriers. Kraków Airport took part in the charity run along stage to collect this award voted entrants and direct services, while “We now have 17 out of the participation in this event gives the received this award twice, in 2013 the Vistula river and in the friendly for by our airline partners. We are still managing to pay attention to 20 SkyTeam members serving aviation industry and the global and 2014. Routes Europe 2016 was football match. Money raised really happy as it is important for existing carriers,” they said. Amsterdam... so, there’s still three aviation market representatives organised as a part of a consistent during these charity events were us to be recognised by the industry. “We like to give the airlines the more for us to work on!” the opportunity to implement new strategy implemented in order to used to pay for the treatment of a We have been nominated many personal touch and not a general The awards, which are voted business ideas and to reach out to strengthen the position of Kraków child of one of Kraków Airport’s times previously so it is great to approach. We treat all of our exclusively by airlines, are split customers and facilitates the roll- Airport in the international aviation employees. take home the prize.” airline partners differently and into four categories comprising out of new products as well as brand market. Relations of Kraków “It feels great to be out on top provide solutions that support of three airport categories, split marketing and the launch of new Airport with market players, During the 5 days of Routes again as it shows that airlines their business needs to deliver by size and a destination category flight routes. including airlines, regions and Europe 2016, Kraków Airport, really value what we do for them. a sustainable solution for both for the best destination marketing During Routes Europe 2016, which tourism authorities are based on together with official partners: the That is what counts the most for parties,” said Ms Harbers. campaign by a tourism authority. started on April 23 in Kraków, mutual understanding of needs and City of Kraków and Małopolska u s ,” added Marcel Lekkerkerk, Amsterdam’s growth has Amsterdam Airport Schiphol more than 4 500 meetings between expectations of the parties. Region, had a unique opportunity director aviation marketing, been shared across all was also named as the airports’ representatives and carriers One of the key elements of the to present Kraków Airport, Kraków Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. segments including key hub winner in the over 20 million took place; during such 20-minute process of acquiring new flight and Małopolska to European Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and low-cost traffic. This will passengers category, while meetings airline representatives routes is the assessment of the and global representatives of the home to KLM Royal Dutch continue through 2016 and Athens International Airport was were encouraged to launch new airport’s impact area. Routes Europe industry. The main objective of Airlines, welcomed ten new there’s already a few big airline honoured in the 4-20 million flight routes. More than 40 such 2016 provides an excellent chance Kraków Airport as a host of Routes airlines in 2015, including names already committed to passengers category; City meetings have been planned by the to present tourist attractions and Europe 2016 was to guarantee the Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, starting flights to Amsterdam Airport Bremen in the under representatives of Kraków Airport. business opportunities offered by high quality of meetings, carry out Qatar Airways and Ryanair and over the remainder of this year, 4 million passengers category On Sunday, a “Strategy Summit” Kraków and Małopolska. It is also promotional activities and organise opened 21 new destinations that including Aeromexico and and Innovation Norway in the conference also took place, during an opportunity for local authorities the event in a professional way. include Krakow, Belfast City, China Eastern Airlines, while Jet Destination Marketing category. which experts discussed the future to promote the region, which is Mumbai and Salt Lake City. Airways has recently launched of regional airlines, innovations and an important success factor in this One of the judges commented a scissor hub serving Delhi, changes in the aviation market. On competitive market. Participants of

22 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 23 The Sapphire Pegasus Awards Sparkle In Prague The evening of Friday 8th April saw the spectacular inaugural presentation of the Sapphire Pegasus Awards. The awards dinner and presentation took place in the impressive Boscolo Hotel in Prague.

The evening started with a cham- Business Aviation Association, tion industry in central Europe. The evening was conducted throughout by London Toastmaster, Richard Birtchnell, and the pagne reception in the beautiful commented “This initiative could Antonia Lukacinova summa- Awards were presented by members of the Advisory Board. The Award winners were as follows: foyer of the Boscolo hotel. As not come at a better time as I be- rised the Sapphire Pegasus guests took their seats for din- lieve that in these challenging Awards by saying “We have been Business Jet Operator Lifetime Achievement ner they were treated to a special times, it is important for us to also pleased to honour all the nominees Meridian Air Company Brian Humphries performance by Crystalle and her celebrate our successes.” He went and at the same time express our special dance performance titled on to say that “These awards are gratitude for their service to the in- Broker – Aircraft Broker Business Aviation Journalist WINGED- Thoughts on Flying. a tribute to the Business Aviation dustry and its clients. We congrat- Colibri Aircraft Charles Alcock The formal proceedings started industry, especially in central and ulate the award winners and let it Outstanding Business Aviation MRO Facility with a series of welcome speech- Eastern Europe, and it is with be known that receiving the Sap- Performance in Russia Jet Aviation es by members of the Adviso- pleasure that the EBAA is involved phire Pegasus Award is a great Vnukovo 3 ry Board, Fabio Gamba (EBAA) with an event that recognises ex- achievement and recognition of gave the opening address and was cellence in Business Aviation.” the highest level of excellence. The Handler/Service Provider/FBO Woman in Aviation followed by Dagmar Grossmann A special “Outstanding Achieve- Sapphire Pegasus Awards are or- FBO Erica Da Veiga (CEPA Expo) and Anna Serejki- ment” Award was presented ganised by Antonia Lukacinova Business Aviation Airport Charity Effort na (RUBAA). to Dagmar Grossman for her and Media Tribune and are sure London Farnborough Airport UAS International Flight Support In his opening remarks Fabio lifetime dedication and work to to become an annual.“ Gamba, CEO of the European Business Aviation and the avia- Innovation in Business Aviation Outstanding Integration of Social Media Vertis Aviation BAA Training Outstanding performance in CEE Dagmar Grossmann 24 www.aviation-times.aero / summer 2016 25 Qatar Executive Boosts Charter Fleet With An All-premium Airbus A319 Qatar Executive, the private jet division of award-winning Qatar Airways, is preparing for the holy month of Ramadan and the busy summer season by Nikola Tesla Airport adding a second all-Premium Class Airbus A319 aircraft to its luxurious charter Won the Brand Leader Award 2016 fleet. As Ramadan is a very popular flexibility and the option to reach Europe, Africa and South Asia. JSC Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport won the award Brand Leader Award 2016 for setting time to perform Umrah in Saudi remote or multiple locations in the The seats recline and convert new standards in quality, professionalism, reliability, competitiveness and innovation. Arabia, the two 40-seat all-Pre- shortest amount of time in ultimate into 79-inch long fully-flat beds, mium Class Airbus A319 aircraft comfort. Passengers are offered an which come with elegant Italian The award was received by the “The airport has made exception- increase commercial revenues as are expected to be well-received exclusive private jet experience, Frette linen and duvets. Each Executive Director, Rasa Ristivo- al results in the last two years, our goal is in this and next year by large families, as well as travel award-winning service, spacious seat further provides generous jević, at the business conference in increase of passenger volume, to increase revenue from commer- agents looking to charter aircraft cabins, and world-class cuisine. space for work or rest, and comes “Transport and Logistics of South cargo traffic, investment and cial activities. We have very good for group bookings. Umrah travel Qatar Airways Group Chief Exec- equipped with power outlets, East Europe and Danube Region - improvement of financial perfor- cooperation with airports in the by charter aircraft is made more utive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar WiFi, GSM services, USB port, TIL 2016”. mance. Enough, we have invest- region, especially with Niš Airport, comfortable and convenient with Al Baker commented: “We are audio sockets and LED lighting. Based on market analysis and ed a lot in the last and the year Airport in Banja Luka, we donated direct-aircraft access via the Exec- delighted to offer our distinguished The two all-Premium Class standardized criteria that include before. We made a new facility funds and equipment to Ponikve utive terminal and customised im- clientele these bespoke charter Airbus A319 aircraft complement migration and customs processing. travel solutions, and to provide Qatar Executive’s existing long- continuous positive development, “Security check-point D”, which Airport in Uzice, where it will soon The Airbus A319 aircraft is perfect- them with a singular, luxurious range fleet of two brand new a high level of awareness, impact had previously been a systemic be completed construction of the ly suited for travel to Ta’if, Jeddah experience at the time and location Gulfstream G650ER and eight and contribution to the improve- problem, waiting for the solution passenger terminal. It means a lot or Madinah from where passengers of their choosing.” modern Bombardier aircraft, ment of competitiveness in the for 15 years. In preparations for the to the inhabitants of Zlatibor re- can continue the holy pilgrimage to The 40-seat aircraft with a sin- including three Challenger 605s, field of transport and logistics, ex- re-establishment of long-haul traffic gion, both for sale of their products Mecca. gle aisle, 2-2 seating configura- four Global 5000s and a Global pert collegium of the business to USA, we received a report of the and expansion of the tourist offer of In addition, the Airbus A319 air- tion, and range of up to 3,700 XRS, all available for worldwide conference decided to award an US Transport Security Agency TSA the region.” craft can serve destinations around nm/6,850 km, can easily connect charter. obvious progress in business and that does not specify any remark, JSC Belgrade Nikola Tesla Air- the globe with completely custom- destinations throughout the the rapid development of Belgrade and as far as Belgrade Nikola Tesla port in this year repeated the last ised schedules, allowing for more Middle East with major cities in Nikola Tesla Airport. Airport is concerned, the flights to year’s success when it also won the Executive Director, Rasa Ris- the United States can start immedi- award Brand Leader Award 2015 tivojević, presented to assembled ately as we are fully prepared. as a leader in the field of air trans- panelists and representatives of Important investment forthcoming port in Southeast Europe. AVIATION TIMES, magazine of Business, Commercial and Regional Aviation founded in 2013 in Prague. companies from Serbia and the is the construction of “De-icing EDITORS, CONTRIBUTORS: Cdr. Bud Slabbaert, Peter Bradfield / PUBLISHER: Antonia Lukacinova, Media Tribune Ltd. GRAPHIC DESIGN: Peter Ivan region, the numerous records that pad” which the airport did not ADVERTISING SALES: Peter Figel / Contact: [email protected]

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