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NEWS

Boeing trials method to
improve connectivity

Boeing has deve-
loped a method
to test wireless
signals in
airplanes, which
if successful, may
allow passengers to
enjoy more reliable
connectivity when
using networked personal electronic
devices. The new test process uses
technology in conjunction with
statistical analysis to identify strong
and weak signal areas, and balance
them by adjusting the connectivity
system. Dennis O’Donoghue, VP of
Boeing Test & Evaluation said, “This is a First SSJ100 delivered to Sky Aviation
perfect example of how our innovations Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Sky Aviation have signed the Act of Delivery and
in safety can make the entire flying Acceptance for the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) of the carrier’s order of 12,
experience better.” officially transferring it to Sky Aviation. The signing of the document also indicates
that the aircraft has met the performance criteria and is technically sound. Three
more SSJ100s are expected by March.
CEB flies to Bali
The Philippines’ Skymark Airlines buys
Cebu Pacific (CEB) FedEx orders four
has announced Trent engines 767 Freighters
that it will soon Rolls-Royce and Japan’s Skymark FedEx Express has ordered four 767
launch a twice- Airlines have inked a contract for Trent Freighters to replace its medium wide-
weekly service to 900 engines to power six Airbus A380s, a body cargo airplanes with freighters
Bali (Denpasar), deal valued at US$1 billion. The aircraft that provide fuel, maintenance and
in Indonesia, are expected to enter service in 2014. other cost savings. The move also aims
the airline’s 20 th Skymark Airlines has also signed a letter to increase efficiency, as 767 Freighters
international destination. The Manila– of intent for Trent 700 engines for up to share spare parts, tooling and flight
Bali (Denpasar) service is scheduled to 10 leased A330s, including TotalCare simulators with the 757s FedEx already
begin on March 16, 2013. “Passengers service support. Bruce Blythe, Rolls- has. “These additional 767 orders will
now have more choices when travelling Royce SVP, Civil Aerospace commented, help accelerate our fleet modernisation
on CEB’s extensive Southeast Asian “This latest order and letter of intent programme as we replace our aging MD-
network,” said CEB VP for Marketing reinforces the market leading positions 10 freighter fleet,” said James R. Parker,
and Distribution Candice Iyog. of these Trent engines.” FedEx Express EVP of Air Operations.

PROFILE

Pratyush “Prat” Kumar has been appointed president of Boeing India. He comes to the job with almost a
decade of experience in GE Transportation working in the aviation, transportation, energy, oil and gas, and
water business lines. In his new role, he is responsible for leading the development and implementation of
the Boeing India strategy, and among other things, will develop, maintain and enhance local relationships
and in-country partnerships with India’s stakeholders. “Prat has a distinguished business career and
brings considerable experience and success in the Indian market to Boeing,” said Shep Hill, President of
Boeing International and SVP of Business Development and Strategy.

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