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SPEED RACE SNIPPETS

GRAND PRIX STYLE - LATEST WORLD AIR

SPRINGS SPEED RALLY NEWS

By Rob Jonkers A round up of avia�on news briefs from
around the world

s an extension of the JAT TEHNIKA ACHIEVES EASA ANNE TO RETIRE engineering, allowing the pro- the capacity of 40,000 fl ight hours
ASpeed Rally held on APPROVAL ON THE SSJ100 gramme to move from fi rm concept per year and train approximately
the same day, the South African Chicago, Illinois – Boeing has an- to fl ying two production-relevant 4,000 pilots.

Power Flying Association (SAP- Belgrade, Serbia – Jat Tehnika nounced that Anne Toulouse, senior jets within 36 months. As aviation experts predict, Asia
FA) decided to look at a Grand Ltd. successfully achieved the vice president of Communications, “From the beginning, we knew our Pacifi c area demand for new
Prix version with the view to EASA Part.145 approval for has elected to step down from her design would change the way the commercial pilots will account for
have more spectator value in various line and base maintenance role at year end and retire next year industry designs, develops and 38% of the global demand with
two mediums, one being visual, activities on the Superjet 100 after 30 years with the company. proves out new aircraft,” said Paul more than half of it to fulfi l China’s
and the other watching it on a (SSJ100) regional jet, with the “Anne has been an outstanding Niewald, Boeing senior director and market. Boeing has just recently
T-7 chief engineer.
updated their forecast for the up-
live tracking screen. support of SuperJet International leader and committed contributor coming twenty years, stating that
As a concept it was master for necessary personnel training, to Boeing over her entire career,” “From the beginning, we looked Chinese carriers will need 8,090
minded by Jonty Esser to try spares and technical services. said Muilenburg. to use T-7 as a way to change new planes until 2038, which
the way aircraft are designed and
out. This new co-operation will enable “I could not be more grateful for developed so that we can bring exceeds the previously predicted
The circuit is akin to a grand Jat Tehnika to perform a wide her dedication to this company, safe, mission-ready systems to fi gure by 5.2%.
prix circuit in the sky. The format range of line and base services her One Boeing leadership style, our customers more quickly and With the plot of fi ve hectares select-
remained exactly the same as on the SSJ100 at its own facilities and her strong commitment to affordably than in the past.” ed in the Zhengzhou Airport Eco-
the speed rally, any type of in Belgrade, Nikola Tesla airport, investing in our people and culture. The award was presented during nomic Zone (ZAEZ) the companies
aircraft can take part, is handi- Serbia, as well as in other selected “Above all, I also want to thank Aviation Week’s annual Programme are set to build a state-of-art training

capped with the intent to look line outstations. her for her tireless efforts as we Excellence Awards, an industry event facilities of almost 5,000 m² that will

at a simultaneous finish over Winners of the first ever Grand Prix Speed Rally event in Springs were SAC (South Miroslav Musulin, CEO of Jat Teh- worked through the challenges of celebrating advancements in aero- accommodate six Airbus and Boeing

the finish line. African Aerobatics Club) Team - ZU-NDH - Nigel Hopkins and Mary de Klerk nika said, “We continue with our the past year. I understand her space innovation and technology. family full fl ight simulators, training

The course was around 60 nm strategic goal to be among the most decision to retire and appreciate devices, modern classrooms and a
long and consisted of three laps scheduled. advanced MRO key players in the her commitment to ensuring a BAA TRAINING CHINA luxury lounge zone.

of 20 nm each, so that at each lap you can see how the competi- An improvement in the starting system is planned. market of state-of the art aircraft smooth transition.” Strategically located the centre is

tors are closing up. The track is in fact a corridor, similar as is done such as Boeing MAX, Airbus NEO Boeing expects to name a succes- Vilnius, Lithuania – A ground 15 minutes’ drive to the Zheng-

in the Air Navigation Race (ANR), and the idea was to keep within Thus the official ranking of the first ever Grand Prix Speed Rally in and Superjet 100. Safety and envi- sor in the near future. breaking ceremony marked the start zhou Airport, allowing pilots

that corridor. If you go out of bounds then the idea is that you will the World are: ronment protection are our greatest “Over the course of my Boeing of BAA Training China construction to minimise travelling time for

receive an instant penalty – if the live tracking is working. 1st Place - SAC (South African Aerobatics Club) Team - ZU-NDH - achievements and we will continue career I have been fortunate to - a modern six full fl ight simulator training. The well-developed
Every corridor infringement would result in a 15 second “close Nigel Hopkins and Mary de Klerk to support the similar projects with know and work with some of the aviation training centre. Follow- infrastructure will fulfi l not only the

the throttle” penalty. 2nd Place - Fast Flame Team - ZU-IHH - Johan van Eeden and Cor the same pace in the future”. most talented, principled, and ing the Joint Venture agreement technical needs for the training
A track was laid out, and Jonty and a number of selected teams Esterhuizen “SJI is very pleased to welcome impressive people anywhere,” between Avia Solutions Group and centre establishment, but also the

started to practice the concept. This type of navigation is one that 3rd Place - Prompt Roofing Team - ZU-LNC - Leon Joubert and JAT Tehnika as partner for Toulouse, 61, became interim Henan Civil Aviation Development future development projects.

does not require one to look for an intersection or a dam wall. Sandi Goddard maintenance activities and MRO senior vice president of Com- and Investment Company (HNCA) “We are eager to enter China’s

The resolution requires that one is able to fly through a needle, 4th Place - Airshow South Africa - ZU-LVE - Father and Son - Ivan choice for SSJ100 Operators. munications, reporting to Dennis signed in July, 2019, the companies aviation training market, and
Considering the long-lasting
looking for the red carport next to the green house roof. The and Jeandre van der Schaar experience of JAT Tehnika Muilenburg, Boeing’s President are moving to the new BAA training to work on synergies with local
track is only 0.8 nm in width, providing manoeuvring room in the 5th Place - Lick you Lips - ZU-JAR - David Ross and James Braid organization, we are confi dent that and CEO, in September 2018. centre in Zhengzhou city, Henan government and partners in order
sometimes constant turns and chicanes. Shared 6th Place - Pilot Insure Team - ZU-BLL - Jonathan and Jon- this partnership will smooth the She served on the company’s province (China) establishment. to contribute to the Henan aviation

The way to win is as with a Formula 1 race. Keep to the inside ty Esser with SAPFA Team - ZU-LAX - Eric and Antionette Addison access to fl exible maintenance Executive Council and took over The training centre is set to open market development projects”,

of the track to obtain the shortest route, as the handicap is based As a concept, this is still in its infancy. The Sport Aerobatics Club services to SSJ100 operators. The the permanent communications its door in the second half of 2020 said Egle Vaitkeviciute, CEO BAA

on the centre of the course. Thus the objective is to fly a route (SAC) has expressed great interest in being part of this new format, agreement confi rms the SSJ100 role in February of 2019. and will be designed to provide training. Q
shorter that the median by hugging the inside track and keeping as have Airshows South Africa. The handicapping will still require programmes commitment in pro- After joining the company in 1989

far enough away for no corridor infringements. The handicapping some work, but with sufficient data, this can be developed. Q viding its customers with an open as a media relations manager at

speeds were provided by Rob Jonkers who looked at the circuit, market “ecosystem” capable of McDonnell Douglas, Toulouse
the turns and overall distance to make an educated calculation. offering a wide range of services advanced to lead Boeing’s global

After the main Speed Rally event and a second briefing, the directly,” said Stefano Marazzani, brand-building programs, helping

selected seven competitors for the GP were set off by Jacques chief executive offi cer of SuperJet position the company for growth in its

Jacobs. It was a closely contested race. International. second century.
After touchdown, a champagne cork popping podium winners “Thanks to our state-of-the-art air-

circle was held with trophies handed over, just like F1. craft and the experience we have BOEING T-7A AWARD
Sadly, two gremlins crept in to achieve the intended desired being achieved in these last years,
result, the first being having a live-track system working well SuperJet International is ready to St Louis, Missouri – The Boeing

enough to give in-flight penalties for corridor excursions, and two meet customers’ needs trusting T-7A Advanced Pilot Training Sys-

competitors incurred penalties ZU-BLL and ZU-LAX, which should in a recovery of the European tem has received Aviation Week

have resulted in a DNF (Did Not Finish). regional market,” said Nazario Network’s Game Changer Award.
This was only analysed after the event once the loggers were Cauceglia, chairman of SuperJet The programme was recognised for

downloaded. A second gremlin showed the take-off times were international. its innovative use of model-based

not adhered to. This meant some competitors left earlier than Host club trophy went to the Mach 1 flight training school
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