Posted by FTA Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers Over the past few years, thanks in part to USDOT grant funding, Flamingo Road has been undergoing a suite of upgrades to improve its infrastructure, particularly for transit and active transportation like bicycling and walking. Last week, I was proud to join local officials to announce the completion of these improvements, which will help provide more modern, convenient transit options to the Las Vegas community.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada receives two prestigious supplier awards from Embraer
| Pratt & Whitney Canada  October 31, 2016 Pratt & Whitney Canada receives two prestigious supplier awards from EmbraerQuality of Performance and Excellence of Service Recognized ORLANDO, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Oct. 31, 2016) - The quality of Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) performance and customer support has been recognized with two 2016 Supplier of the Year Awards from Embraer. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer announced P&WC as the recipient of Best Mechanical System Supplier in Terms of Industrial Performance and Supplier with the Best Technical Support awards. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The Best Mechanical System Supplier in Terms of Industrial Performance award recognizes P&WC's excellence in all areas relating to support for production deliveries, such as quality and on-time delivery. The Supplier with the Best Technical Support award, meanwhile, was given to P&WC for its overall efforts in supporting the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 fleets, which are powered by PW617F-E and PW535E engines, respectively. Embraer's annual Supplier of the Year Awards are intended to reward suppliers' achievements in improving the quality and efficiency of the products and services they provide to Embraer and in supporting operators of its aircraft. "These two awards recognize the dedicated efforts of many P&WC employees from across the organization. It is a proud moment for everyone who supports the Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 programs," said Michael Perodeau, Vice President, Marketing, responsible for Business Aviation. "The awards are a testament to our ongoing commitment to delivering industry-leading service and support to all our clients around the world, including Embraer - a key customer with whom we've enjoyed a rewarding relationship with for almost 50 years now." Part of the PW600 turbofan engine family, the PW617F-E, recently certified, has helped to create a new era of business aviation. It incorporates the latest advanced technologies to deliver an engine that is compact, fuel efficient, clean and very cost effective for the new generation of entry-level jets, such as the Phenom 100. To date, P&WC has delivered 723 PW617F-E engines to Embraer. The PW535E is the engine of choice for light to mid-size business jets in the fractional jet ownership segment, combining outstanding performance with excellent operating economics. Like the PW617F-E, it is equipped with dual-channel full-authority digital engine control (FADEC), which results in reduced pilot workload and engine monitoring with longer time on wing. Some 790 PW535E engines been delivered for the Phenom 300. P&WC will be at NBAA BACE 2016 in Orlando, FL from November 1 to November 3. Please join us at booth 3239 to learn more about our cutting-edge engines and customer offerings. About Pratt & Whitney Canada Founded in 1928, P&WC is a global leader in aerospace that is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries. This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in levels of demand in the aerospace industry, in levels of air travel, and in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corp.'s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Note to editors For more information, visit our media page at www.pwc.ca/nbaa-media. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/pwcanada) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PrattWhitneyCanada) for our latest news and updates. CONTACT INFORMATION:
@NBAA, Orlando (Florida) Mobile: +1.438.403.3508 marc.duchesne@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca or Isabelle Gagne Pratt & Whitney Canada, Longueuil Mobile: +1.514.262.3497 isabelle.gagne@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca | |
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Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A-140 series engines: a class apart in the utility and ag markets
| Pratt & Whitney Canada October 31, 2016 Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A-140 series engines: a class apart in the utility and ag marketsNew Powerplants Raise the Bar for Performance and Efficiency ORLANDO, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Oct. 31, 2016) - Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this release. With its new PT6A-140A turboprop engine and PT6A-140AG variant, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a generation ahead of the rest. Setting new standards for performance, fuel efficiency and reliability, the PT6A-140 series is already firmly established as the powerplant of choice worldwide for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and converters in the utility and agricultural (ag) aviation segments. The series' rapid success has enhanced the company's standing as an established leader in the general aviation industry. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). "The general aviation segment is key to our business," says Nick Kanellias, Vice President, Marketing, responsible for General Aviation Programs. "We have continued to innovate and enhance our products and services to ensure that we offer powerful engines, cutting-edge features and unmatched versatility, backed by a proactive, seamless service and support network that puts customers at the heart of everything we do. For operators who want to propel not just their aircraft but also their business, our engines are the choice that makes sense." Over 350 PT6A-140 series engines have been produced to date, testifying to their popularity and remarkable record when it comes to performance and operating economics. That includes 15 percent more power and 5 percent better specific fuel consumption. With more than 230,000 flying hours accumulated and a perfect record of reliability, the series is the new benchmark in its class. Since the PT6A-140AG was originally certified in 2012 to power the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, both of the ag aviation industry's leading OEMs, Air Tractor and Thrush, have selected the engine for their 500-gallon aircraft. Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in March, the Air Tractor 502XP agricultural spray plane is already helping to protect crops across the United States. A new version of Thrush's 510P aircraft, whose certification is expected in 2017, will also be powered by the engine. What's more, PT6A-140 series engines have been selected by Blackhawk Modifications Inc., StandardAero and Aircraft Structures International Corp. (ASIC) for their Cessna Caravan conversion and upgrade programs. Optimized for "hot and high" environments, the PT6A-140A and -140AG engines offer full-load takeoff at maximum power available at 111º F (44º C), effectively helping operators to increase their productivity. The PT6A-140AG engine has 867 mechanical shaft horsepower (SHP) and 1,075 thermal SHP. With no mandatory time requirements for warm-up or cool-down, the engine enables operators to maximize their productivity and efficiency. The PT6A-140AG is also the easiest engine in the ag segment to access and maintain, thanks to its modular design and externally mounted fuel nozzles. The time between overhauls (TBO) can be extended up to 8,000 hours or 12 years, depending on the operation, and is independent of engine cycles. Simple routine engine inspections can be done while still on-wing, in the field or in the hangar. More time on-wing and a predictable and planned maintenance environment can result in more revenue for operators. Designed and built to outlast others in the same class, the PT6A-140AG has a minimum component life limit which is 50 percent higher than competing engines. That means it will continue to be a productive asset for any operator long after similar engines have been sent in for overhaul. With more than 10,000 engines already enrolled in its pay-per-hour maintenance plans, P&WC is once again raising the bar with the introduction of a leading-edge Eagle Service Plan™ (ESP®) maintenance program tailored to PT6A customers, as well as a major enhancement to its current ESP plan offering. Each maintenance plan optimizes aircraft availability and performance while protecting and enhancing the value of the aircraft investment. Details can be found here: http://www.pwc.ca/en/service-support/especially-for-your-pt6. P&WC helped build the general aviation industry with the original PT6A turboprop engine more than five decades ago. It has continued to raise the bar since then; as a result, the PT6A family remains the world's most popular turboprop family today. Including the -140A and -140AG, there are more than 70 PT6A engine models powering over 125 different aircraft applications around the world. P&WC will be at NBAA BACE 2016 at booth #3239. Interested operators are invited to drop by the booth to speak with a marketing or customer service representative. Note to editors For more information, visit our media page at www.pwc.ca/nbaa-media. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/pwcanada) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PrattWhitneyCanada) for our latest news and updates. About Pratt & Whitney Canada Founded in 1928, P&WC is a global leader in aerospace that is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries. This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in levels of demand in the aerospace industry, in levels of air travel, and in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corp.'s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. To view the photo associated with this release, please visit the following link: http://www.marketwire.com/library/20161031-PT6A-140AG_Engine800.jpg CONTACT INFORMATION:
@NBAA, Orlando (Florida) Mobile: +1.438.403.3508 marc.duchesne@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca or Isabelle Gagne Pratt & Whitney Canada, Longueuil Mobile: +1.514.262.3497 isabelle.gagne@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca |
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The PurePower® PW800 engine: flying, certified and primed for entry into service
| Pratt & Whitney Canada October 31, 2016 The PurePower® PW800 engine: flying, certified and primed for entry into servicePremium Engine Service Plan ESP® PurePower PW800 enrolling customers now ORLANDO, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Oct. 31, 2016) - Editors Note: There are three photos associated with this release. The next generation of long and ultra-long range business jet engines is already here, in the form of Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC's) PurePower PW800 engine. This ground-breaking powerplant isn't just flying now - it's the only engine in its class that's fully ready to enter service and help operators achieve their business goals today. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX). "The PurePower PW800 has demonstrated that it's technology-ready through thousands of hours of rigorous ground and flight testing, during which it has surpassed expectations time and again. But that's not all: we're also ready to offer customers outstanding service and support," said Scott McElvaine, Senior Director, Marketing & Customer Service, PurePower PW800 engines. Technical publications for the PurePower PW800 have been finalized. Engine maintenance training has begun, and P&WC's industry-leading global support network - including its parts distribution centres - is ready and able to deliver skilled, dedicated assistance to operators around the world. "When customers are ready for the PurePower PW800, they can be sure that we'll be there for them," noted McElvaine. ESP® PurePower® PW800: Enrolling Now As of now, customers can also enroll in the ESP PurePower PW800 engine service plan. This premium, white-glove support solution is tailored to owners' and operators' specific needs. It ensures their peace of mind by pairing the engine's unmatched performance with the most comprehensive suite of technical, maintenance and support offerings available. As the only original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-backed service plan for PurePower PW800 engines, the plan is the only choice that offers the reassurance of a predictable and prevention-based maintenance environment that optimizes aircraft productivity and performance. The unique ESP PurePower PW800 plan provides comprehensive coverage for heavy and line maintenance, combining numerous all-inclusive services - from engine wash, borescope inspections and troubleshooting support to immediate access to technical experts available 24/7 to keep aircraft flying. P&WC's fast, thorough and seamless service experience maximizes the availability of customers' aircraft through the world's largest network of return to service experts. Innovative technological solutions make it possible to coordinate the engine's maintenance requirements with those of the aircraft, resulting in increased aircraft availability. Access to self-learning fault isolation technology (Casebank Spotlight®) accelerates troubleshooting by detecting problems before they become problems. And P&WC continues to work closely with customers to incorporate more key features that matter to them, so they can spend more time flying and no time worrying. Since its certification in February 2015, the PurePower PW800 has been setting new standards for the long- and ultra-long-range business jet markets thanks to its durable, rigorously tested core technology. The engine has already completed more than 9,000 hours of evaluation tests and over 12,000 cycles. This includes more than 510 flights and over 4,000 engine flight test hours combined on P&WC's advanced Boeing 747SP flying test bed and Gulfstream's G500 flight test aircraft. In total, the advanced common core technology, leveraged in 15 different PurePower engine applications, has amassed over 45,000 testing and operating hours. Thoughtfully Designed with Customers in Mind Every aspect of the PurePower PW800 engine has been thoughtfully designed with the convenience, comfort and satisfaction of owners, operators, pilots and passengers in mind. It is optimized to provide a benchmark passenger experience, with the low-noise design and low vibration levels ensuring an exceptionally quiet cabin. What's more, it is designed to offer best-in-class availability and ease of maintenance. With a predicted 99.99% dispatch reliability, the robust powerplant design will provide increased peace of mind for customers that no other engine in the corporate market can match. It will require 40% less scheduled maintenance (on wing) and 20% fewer inspections than other engines in its class. The time on wing is also superior to any other engine of its kind, with the first shop visit targeted at 10,000 hours or beyond. Flying Sustainably Last but not least, the PurePower PW800 engine is ahead of the game - and the competition - when it comes to environmental regulations. It over-delivers on reducing the engine's environmental footprint, not just meeting or exceeding today's environmental requirements but anticipated future standards as well. From low emissions with an advanced combustor, to minimizing materials of concern in design and manufacturing, every element is paving the way for a more sustainable aviation world. It delivers benchmark fuel efficiency, improving on the previous generation of engines in the same thrust class by over 10%. It clears International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) community noise certification standards by double digits, making it easily the quietest engine in its class. And it slashes harmful emissions, clearing anticipated future CAEP/8 nitrous oxide standards by a double-digit margin. "With the PurePower PW800, customers get much more than just proven technology that raises the bar for performance and operating economics. They get an outstanding flying experience and comprehensive customer support that no one else can match. At every step of its development, the PurePower PW800 has lead the way - it was the first in its class to be certified, the first to fly on a daily basis and today it's the first to be ready for entry into service," concluded McElvaine. P&WC will be at NBAA BACE 2016 in Orlando from November 1 to November 3. Please join us at booth 3239 to learn more about our cutting-edge engines and customer offerings. About Pratt & Whitney Canada Founded in 1928, P&WC is a global leader in aerospace that is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries. This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in levels of demand in the aerospace industry, in levels of air travel, and in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corp.'s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Note to editors For more information, visit our media page at www.pwc.ca/nbaa-media. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/pwcanada) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PrattWhitneyCanada) for our latest news and updates. To view the photos associated with this release, please visit the following links: http://www.marketwire.com/library/20161030-PW800800.jpg http://www.marketwire.com/library/20161030-PW800_Care800.jpg http://www.marketwire.com/library/20161030-PW814_Engine800.jpg CONTACT INFORMATION:
@NBAA, Orlando (Florida) Mobile: +1.438.403.3508 marc.duchesne@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca or Isabelle Gagne Pratt & Whitney Canada, Longueuil Mobile: +1.514.262.3497 isabelle.gagne@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca |
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PW617F1-E engine granted Transport Canada type certification to power new Embraer Phenom 100 EV
| Pratt & Whitney Canada October 31, 2016 PW617F1-E engine granted Transport Canada type certification to power new Embraer Phenom 100 EVIncreased speed with superior hot-and-high performance for the entry level jet market segment ORLANDO, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Oct. 31, 2016) - Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this release. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is proud to announce that its PW617F1-E engine received type certification from Transport Canada. The modified PW617F1-E turbofan engine offers more thrust with superior hot-and-high performance for the entry level jet market segment. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). The PW617F1-E engine powers the new Embraer's entry-level Phenom 100 EV launched during the EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Convention in July 2016. An evolution of Embraer's successful Phenom 100 business jet, the Phenom 100 EV is poised to deliver even greater performance and operational capability while preserving its low operating and maintenance costs. It is expected to enter the market in the first half of 2017. "Our most compact and lightweight turbofan engine family, the PW600 is a benchmark in terms of fuel efficiency and operating economics. With 1,730 pounds of thrust, this modified version of our PW617F1-E engine will deliver more range and a faster time to climb for owner-operators, corporate flight departments and leading fractional providers," noted Michael Perodeau, Vice President, Marketing, responsible for Business Aviation. Specially designed for point-to-point travel in a new generation of entry-level jets, the PW600 innovative engine family offers outstanding performance. It is built with half the parts of a conventional turbofan, making it easy and fast to maintain. It incorporates the latest technologies to deliver highly fuel efficient power with low carbon emissions. It also comes equipped with dual-channel full-authority digital engine control (FADEC), which translates into reduced pilot workload and engine monitoring with longer time on wing. P&WC has delivered close to 2,300 PW600 turbofans worldwide which have accumulated nearly 3 million flight hours. Out of those, some 700 engines have been delivered to Embraer to power their successful Phenom 100 jet. Long-Standing Customer Relationship with Embraer Embraer has been a key customer for P&WC since its founding in 1969. "We are proud to have worked with Embraer for more than 47 years and more recently in supporting the development of the most recent version of the popular Phenom 100," remarked Perodeau. P&WC also powers over 350 Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft with its successful PW535E turbofan, with low fuel consumption, attractive operating economics and environmental friendliness. What's more, the quality of P&WC's performance and customer support has been recently recognized with two Supplier of the Year Awards from Embraer: Best Mechanical System Supplier in Terms of Industrial Performance and Supplier with the Best Technical Support. P&WC will be at NBAA BACE 2016 in Orlando, FL from November 1 to November 3. Please join us at booth 3239 to learn more about our cutting-edge engines and customer offerings. About Pratt & Whitney Canada Founded in 1928, P&WC is a global leader in aerospace that is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries. This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in levels of demand in the aerospace industry, in levels of air travel, and in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corp.'s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Note to editors For more information, visit our media page at www.pwc.ca/nbaa-media. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/pwcanada) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PrattWhitneyCanada) for our latest news and updates. To view the photo associated with this release, please visit the following link: http://www.marketwire.com/library/20161030-PW617F_Engine800a.jpg CONTACT INFORMATION:
@NBAA, Orlando (Florida) Mobile: +1.438.403.3508 marc.duchesne@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca or Isabelle Gagne Pratt & Whitney Canada, Longueuil Mobile: +1.514.262.3497 isabelle.gagne@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca |
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BTS Statistics Release: August 2016 North American Freight Numbers
BTS 55-16 Advisory Thursday, October 27, 2016 Contact: Dave Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568
BTS Statistics Release: August 2016 North American Freight Numbers
Two transportation modes – air and truck – carried more cross-border freight by value in August 2016 compared to August 2015, resulting in a 0.7 percent increase to $93.1 billion in the total current dollar value of freight moved. August was the first month since December 2014 where the total value of U.S. freight with North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico increased from the same month of the previous year, according to the TransBorder Freight Data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
Freight by Mode The value of commodities moving by air and truck increased 4.9 percent and 3.4 percent respectively, while the value of freight carried on other modes decreased: rail by 0.3 percent; pipeline by 4.5 percent and vessel by 12.5 percent.
Trucks carried 65.3 percent of U.S.-NAFTA freight and continued to be the most heavily utilized mode for moving goods to and from both U.S.-NAFTA partners. Trucks accounted for $31.2 billion of the $49.7 billion of imports (62.8 percent) and $29.6 billion of the $43.4 billion of exports (68.3 percent).
Rail remained the second largest mode by value, moving 15.3 percent of all U.S.-NAFTA freight, followed by vessel, 5.8 percent; pipeline, 5.1 percent; and air, 3.7 percent. The surface transportation modes of truck, rail and pipeline carried 85.7 percent of the total value of U.S.-NAFTA freight flows.
U.S.-Canada Freight From August 2015 to August 2016, three transportation modes – air, rail, and truck – carried a higher value of U.S.-Canada freight than a year earlier. However, the total value of U.S.-Canada freight fell to $47.3 billion, down 1.4 percent from a year earlier, due to decreases in the value of goods moved by vessel and pipeline.
Trucks carried 59.6 percent of the value of the freight to and from Canada. Rail carried 16.5 percent followed by pipeline, 9.0 percent; air, 4.7 percent; and vessel, 3.8 percent. The surface transportation modes of truck, rail and pipeline carried 85.1 percent of the value of total U.S.-Canada freight flows.
U.S.-Mexico Freight From August 2015 to August 2016, the value of U.S.-Mexico freight increased 3.0 percent to $45.8 billion as three modes of transportation – pipeline, truck and air – carried a higher value of U.S.-Mexico freight than a year earlier. Freight carried by pipeline increased by 45.1 percent, truck by 5.4 percent and air by 0.1 percent. Rail decreased 3.8 percent and vessel decreased by 4.9 percent.
Trucks carried 71.2 percent of the value of freight to and from Mexico. Rail carried 14.1 percent followed by vessel, 7.8 percent; air, 2.8 percent; and pipeline, 1.1 percent. The surface transportation modes of truck, rail and pipeline carried 86.4 percent of the value of total U.S.-Mexico freight flows.
See BTS Transborder Statistics Release for summary tables and additional data. See North American Transborder Freight Data on the BTS website for additional data for surface modes since 1995 and all modes since 2004.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada Innovates Pay-Per-Hour Maintenance with the Launch of New Coverage Program
| Pratt & Whitney Canada October 27, 2016 Pratt & Whitney Canada Innovates Pay-Per-Hour Maintenance with the Launch of New Coverage ProgramESP®ecially for Your PT6 engine and new engine ESP plans: Enrolling today ORLANDO, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Oct. 27, 2016) - With more than 10,000 engines already enrolled in its pay-per-hour maintenance plans, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is once again raising the bar with the introduction of a leading-edge Eagle Service Plan™ (ESP) maintenance program tailored to PT6A customers, as well as a major enhancement to its current ESP plan offering. Each maintenance plan optimizes aircraft availability and performance while protecting and enhancing the value of the aircraft investment. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The ESP plan is a simple, cost-effective pay-per-hour engine coverage program that provides long-term costs and ensures a planned and preventative approach to maintenance. Being launched are: ESPecially for Your PT6 engine, which provides the first 400 hours of coverage for free to customers of new PT6A engine-powered aircraft; and an enhancement to P&WC's current ESP plan offering, which enables customers to apply their ESP plan investment toward a new engine of the same model or a new engine conversion at time of overhaul. "We continue to push ourselves to think outside of the box - about how we best serve our customers as well as deliver the greatest value and return on investment," said Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, Vice President of Commercial Services. "We've proven the bottom-line value of the ESP plan to thousands of customers as a unique solution that delivers a planned approach to OEM-backed engine maintenance. And we continue to innovate our maintenance coverage options with the launch of new and enhanced programs. Today's announcement is a testament to the program's ongoing evolution in delivering comprehensive pay-per-hour coverage." ESPecially for Your PT6 engine plan: First 400-hours of coverage at no cost This past July, P&WC introduced the ESPecially for Your PT6 engine plan to aircraft OEMs as a way to support new aircraft sales and deliver optimal value to customers of new PT6A engine-powered aircraft. The plan includes P&WC's world class ESP program with the first 400 hours of engine coverage at no cost to customers, representing a value of up to $50,000 per engine toward future maintenance. Additionally, after the first 400 hours of no-cost coverage customers will receive a reduced ESP plan rate until their first overhaul. "In three months since we launched ESPecially for Your PT6 engine plan, the enrollment in the program has been outstanding," said Kumarasingam. "With the PT6A engine, we're delivering innovative hardware and responsive care - . In fact, we're seeing interest from aircraft OEMs to incorporate ESPecially for Your PT6 engine plan into their own maintenance packages to offer the most comprehensive 'tip-to-tail' aircraft coverage." New Engine ESP Plan Option: Apply your ESP investment toward a new engine or new engine conversion at Time of Overhaul For customers already enrolled in an ESP plan and contributing on a per-flying-hour basis, P&WC has enhanced the plan to allow customers to select a new engine of the same model or a new engine conversion upgrade at time of overhaul for an additional cost. "Exceptionally simple and flexible, this ESP plan enhancement is applicable on all active P&WC engine programs and gives our customers the ability to choose how their investment in ESP pay-per-hour plan coverage is applied at the time of overhaul," continued Kumarasingam. "In addition to a higher residual value and/or a performance upgrade, customers will have all of the advantages that come with a new engine - from first run warranty and a parts service policy in full, to improved aircraft resale value." About the Eagle Service Plan Simple to use yet comprehensive, P&WC's ESP plan is an engine maintenance service plan for which operators pay a fixed monthly fee based on engine hours flown. For all ESP programs, plan members simply select the level of coverage that best fits their operation and pay an hourly rate based on the number of hours flown each month. All coverage levels include:
Visit us at NBAA BACE, booth 3239. Interested operators customers are invited to stop by the P&WC booth to speak with a customer service representative. About Pratt & Whitney Canada Founded in 1928, and a global leader in aerospace, P&WC is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries. Note to editors For more information, visit our media page at www.pwc.ca/nbaa-media. Follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/pwcanada) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/PrattWhitneyCanada) for our latest news and updates. CONTACT INFORMATION:
@NBAA, Orlando (Florida) Mobile: +1.438.403.3508 marc.duchesne@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca or Jennifer Barron Pratt & Whitney Canada, Longueuil Phone: 450-677-9411 x75009 jennifer.barron@pwc.ca www.pwc.ca | |
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Media Advisory/Canada at NBAA BACE 2016: Celebrating a Successful Year with New Service Offerings
| Pratt & Whitney Canada October 26, 2016 Media Advisory/Canada at NBAA BACE 2016: Celebrating a Successful Year with New Service OfferingsORLANDO, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Oct. 26, 2016) - NBAA BACE - Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has achieved a number of business aviation milestones in 2016, and its successful year is set to continue with new product and service announcements at the 2016 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)'s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (BACE). The NBAA BACE will take place in Orlando, Florida from November 1 to 3, 2016. P&WC is a United Technologies Corporation company (NYSE:UTX). "Some 12,000 aircraft operators around the globe depend on P&WC engines to power their aircraft every day and we are committed to delivering outstanding service experiences that are rapid, responsive and tailored to customer needs," said Michael Perodeau, VP Marketing, responsible for Business Aviation. "NBAA BACE is a perfect opportunity for us to connect with customers and demonstrate how we can continue to help them achieve their business goals." With more than 60,000 engines in service in over 200 countries and territories, P&WC powers the largest fleet of business and regional aircraft and helicopters. Showcasing the company's leadership and commitment to innovation, P&WC's cutting-edge engines will be on display at the company's booth (3239). Journalists are invited to stop by to learn more about the revolutionary PurePower® PW800 engine up close - the only next-generation product for the long- and ultra-long business jet market that's flying and ready to enter service today. Inspired by operators' needs with tailored product & service advancements and surpassing other engines on the elements that matter, the PT6A engine will also be showcased, together with leading turbofan engines from the PW300, PW500 and PW600 families. P&WC is also inviting members of the press to attend its Media Luncheon during which members of the leadership team will share new service offerings and engine program latest developments.
About Pratt & Whitney Canada Founded in 1928, and a global leader in aerospace, P&WC is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. United Technologies Corp, based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries. Note to editors For more information, visit our media page at www.pwc.ca/nbaa-media. Follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/pwcanada) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/PrattWhitneyCanada) for our latest news and updates. CONTACT INFORMATION:
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BTS Statistics Release: 2nd-Quarter 2016 Air Fare Data
BTS 54-16 Advisory Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Contact: David Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568
BTS Statistics Release: 2nd-Quarter 2016 Air Fare Data
The average domestic air fare decreased to $353 in the second quarter of 2016, down 9.6 percent from $390 in the second quarter of 2015, adjusted for inflation, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today.
BTS reports average fares based on domestic itinerary fares. Itinerary fares consist of round-trip fares, unless the customer does not purchase a return trip. In that case, the one-way fare is included. One-way trips accounted for 34 percent of fares calculated for the second quarter of 2016. Fares are based on the total ticket value, which consists of the price charged by the airlines plus any additional taxes and fees levied by an outside entity at the time of purchase. Fares include only the price paid at the time of the ticket purchase and do not include fees for optional services, such as baggage fees. Averages do not include frequent-flyer or "zero fares." Constant 2016 dollars are used for inflation adjustment.
Inflation-Adjusted Air Fares Second-quarter fares rose 17.0 percent from the recession-affected low of $337 in 2009 to $395 in the second quarter of 2011. From the second quarter of 2011, fares fell 10.7 percent to the second quarter of 2016.
The second-quarter 2016 fare was down 26.2 percent from the average fare of $478 in 1999, the highest inflation-adjusted second quarter average fare in the 21 years since BTS began collecting air fare records in 1995. Since 1995, inflation-adjusted fares declined 24.9 percent.
In recent years, the amount of additional revenue obtained from fees charged to passengers as well as from other sources has increased. U.S. passenger airlines collected 74.3 percent of their total revenue from passenger fares during the second quarter of 2016, down from 87.6 percent in 1995.
Quarter-to-Quarter Change Average fares have declined for six consecutive quarters after reaching an inflation-adjusted recent high of $403 in the fourth-quarter of 2014.
Unadjusted Air Fares The $353 second-quarter 2016 average fare was down 10.9 from the second quarter 2014 fare of $396, which was the highest average fare for any second quarter since 1995. Since 1995, unadjusted fares rose 18.8 percent compared to a 58.1 percent increase in overall consumer prices.
Second-quarter 2016 fares were down 2.4 percent from the first quarter of 2016, dropping to the lowest unadjusted level since the fourth quarter of 2010 when the average fare was $335.
See BTS Air Fare Release for summary tables and additional data. See BTS Air Fare web page for historical data.
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