Airbus has delivered 2 helicopters to NASA

 

Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, Mississippi. continues to expand its product portfolio supporting the future of space exploration with the delivery of two new H135 helicopters from the manufacturing and completion facility to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

With the third H135 scheduled for delivery early next year, the helicopters will be deployed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and will be used for rocket launches for a variety of missions, including air safety, emergency medical services, research, and skilled passenger transport.

David Ramsey, Chief Flight Operations Officer of NASA Kennedy Space Center, said, “We are delighted to see Airbus helicopters in our fleet. As NASA tried to restore its aging helicopter fleet, it chose the H135 for its performance, capabilities, and ability to meet our needs. In the coming years, these helicopters will not only support safety and routine missions at the Kennedy Space Center, but also support our astronauts and crew as they launch important missions to the International Space Station (ISS), the Moon and beyond.

In October, one of the H135s will take the Crew Dragon members on a 6-month expedition to SpaceX's ISI to the historic launch pad at 39A. Helicopters will also support the preparation and execution of the Artemis project, a manned lunar travel program by 2024.

"Working with NASA is something we've dreamed of since childhood - myself included - and we are ready to fully support the new H135s," said Romain Trapp, President of Airbus Helicopters North America. "It is truly an honor and privilege to build a helicopter that will help NASA realize critical advances in science and aviation technology."

Airbus 'lightweight, twin-engine H135 helicopter is equipped with the most advanced technologies available, including Airbus Helicopters' own Helionix digital avionics package. Operated by close to 300 customers around the world, the H135 is known for its excellent performance, durability, reliability and versatility.

Airbus Helicopters, which recently signed a $ 15 million support solution agreement with NASA with the option to extend up to 10 years, will operate NASA's H135 helicopter fleet at full capacity. Additionally, Airbus will be responsible for helicopter flight operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, deploying two pilots, two mechanics and a program manager.

Airbus Helicopters Inc. It is the United States' leading helicopter supplier, with 50 years of existence, more than 725 employees, local production and completion facilities for H125 and UH-72 Lakota helicopters, as well as providing world-class training and support solutions.

Free tickets to 21,000 teachers from Qatar Airways

 

The registration system, which will open on Qatar Airways 'website on October 5, World Teachers' Day, offers a free economy class ticket for travels until September 30, 2021.

On the occasion of World Teachers' Day, Qatar Airways will offer 21,000 free tickets to thank teachers for their valuable work in educating young people around the world in the face of the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The system will be active on October 5 at 04.00 and closes on October 8 at 03.59 (Doha time). Teachers will be able to participate in the campaign by filling out the form on the website to receive the special promotion code offered on a first come, first served basis.

Tickets are available for teachers from more than 75 countries where Qatar Airways currently operates. To ensure that the application process is fair and transparent, each country will receive a gradual daily ticket allocation over the three-day campaign period. During the campaign period, the daily allocation will be renewed at 04:00 Doha time.

Successfully registered teachers will receive an economy class round trip ticket to any location in Qatar Airways' network of more than 90 destinations worldwide. In addition, they will receive a 50 percent discount coupon for a future round trip ticket that they can use for themselves, a family member or a friend. Both tickets are valid for travels until 30 September 2021.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said:

“We at Qatar Airways are incredibly grateful for the commitment and hard work of the teaching professionals around the world who continue to educate our young people in these times of uncertainty. We know this is not an easy task, but teachers are extremely resourceful, turning to online learning and other methods. As the largest global airline to fly consistently throughout the pandemic, in recent weeks we have helped students fly to where they need it on charter and scheduled flights. As an airline, we strongly believe in the importance of education and are committed to supporting educational goals. "

Registration link:https://www.qatarairways.com/en/offers/thank-you-teachers.html

Plane crash in the USA: 1 dead, 2 injured!

 

1 person died and 2 people were injured as a result of the crash of a small plane in New York, USA.

A small plane crashed in the Queens area of ​​New York City, USA. In a statement made by the New York City Fire Service (FDNY), it was reported that a single-engine seaplane crashed, one dead and 2 injured in the crash.

According to FDNY, the plane crashed into the pier while approaching the sea. It was stated that the condition of the pilot and one passenger was critical and they were hospitalized. The other passenger on the plane was killed in the accident.

The place where the plane crashed was closed by the police. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.

Turkish Airlines (THY) updated its flight plan for October.

In the statement made on the social media account of Turkish Airlines (THY), it was stated that new destinations were added to the flight plan and the following was recorded:

"As a result of the meticulous work we have done with national and international health authorities, we regain our loved ones, discoveries and memories to be accumulated with flights with healthier and safer standards. We are happy to offer you flexible travel opportunities as we know how difficult it is to plan in this period. 21 March 2020 - 31 You can make unlimited changes for your tickets between December 2020 (including). Do not forget to check our flexible travel page for detailed information. The flight schedule shows our summer schedule flights until October 24.

Turkish Airlines made a flash decision regarding pilots

 

Turkish Airlines (THY) made a flash statement through the Employment Directorate. A surprising decision was made regarding the training debts of the cockpit staff.

With the announcement made by THY Employment Directorate, it was stated that the training debts of the cockpit personnel were delayed until 2021.

Here is the full text of that statement:

"

Dear Colleagues, following the termination of the short-term working application as of August 31, 2020, the training debt repayment plans of our cockpit employees who started to work full-time as of September 1, 2020 by accepting the new wages announced under the protocol made with the Hava-İş Union It was decided to restructure.

the decision taken;

1. Education debt repayments have been postponed until 2021, and education debt repayment will not be deducted from the wages of September, October, November and December 2020.

2.In 2021, for our employees whose training debt repayment deduction is above 25% of the new net wage, the training debt repayment deduction will be limited to 25% of the monthly net wage, and the difference between the amount to be paid and the amount paid in 2021 The year 2022 will be added equally to repayment cuts.

3. If the education debt repayment cut exceeds 25% of the new net wage in 2022, the repayment fee will be limited to 25% and the difference will be transferred to the next year.

We wish the arrangement to be beneficial to you, our esteemed employees and our Incorporation, and thank you again for your patience, understanding, contributions to our Incorporation and your efforts in working conditions in this process.

Regards.

Employment Directorate "

Nordwind Airlines started flights to Istanbul

 

Nordwind Airlines, owned by Pegas Touristik, started scheduled flights between Moscow and Istanbul.

As announced recently, Moscow-Istanbul-Moscow flights, which will take place every day of the week, officially started today. Nordwind Airlines made a scheduled flight to Istanbul for the first time, with the flight organized with the VQ-BRT tail registered A321-200 type passenger aircraft. 

As of October 26, the company is in Istanbul-Kazan 2 days a week and Istanbul-St. 3 days a week. Petersburg flights as well as Istanbul-Rostov flights will start 2 days a week as of October 27.

Pegas Touristik announced that in the future, they will expand their flight network and organize scheduled flights from other cities of Russia to Istanbul.

Nordwind will start scheduled flights between Moscow and Antalya as of October 3, 2020.

"Do not come to the airport" warning

 

The storm of Alex, which was effective in the south of France, led to the death of 1 person, the disappearance of 11 people and serious material damage.

According to reports in the French press, the Alex storm, which has been effective since Thursday, caused heavy rainfall and floods, especially in the southeastern part of the country and the inner parts of the city of Nice.

In the storm that caused winds of up to 186 kilometers per hour, a cyclist lost his balance when he fell on a tree branch in the city of Brest in the Finistere region, and died.

While the French Meteorological Administration declared an alarm situation in 11 regions, a red alert situation was passed, especially in the Alpes-Maritimes region.

Regional officials asked the public not to leave their homes and use their vehicles unless necessary.

More than 60 thousand houses cannot be supplied with electricity due to the storm in which at least 11 people disappeared.

During the storm, which was reported to cause serious material damage, flood waters destroyed a bridge, and all train services in the Alpes-Maritimes region were canceled.

Nice Airport management advised passengers not to come to the airport.

While the amount of rainfall per square meter reaches 450 millimeters in places, heavy rains are expected to continue until tomorrow night.

Ultraviolet cleaning system for Qatar Airways cabin

 

As the first global carrier to implement Honeywell's Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System, Qatar Airways takes in-flight hygiene measures further. Clinical tests show that UV light, when applied properly, can inactivate a variety of viruses and bacteria. Approximately the size of a bar cart, the system has extendable UV arms that clean aircraft seats, surfaces and cabinets without using chemicals.

Six Honeywell UV Cabin Systems received were extensively tested on Qatar Airways aircraft before being put into service. The airline aims to employ additional units in the near future to operate the devices at all aircraft return locations at Hamad International Airport (HIA).

Qatar Airways Group CEO, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted to be the first global airline to deploy the Honeywell UV Cabin System on our aircraft. Clinical tests show that UV light can inactivate a variety of viruses and bacteria when properly applied in specific doses. During the unprecedented period, the health and safety of our crew and passengers continues to be of paramount importance to us. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been regularly implementing new and effective safety and hygiene measures on our aircraft, building on our unique expertise in stable flying. ”

James Currier, Head of Honeywell Aerospace EMEAI, said: “Honeywell has the technology to make the entire travel process at the airport and on the plane safer, from passengers to airport employees. We are working on many business lines, including the Honeywell ThermoRebellion, a new heat monitoring solution, developing new products such as the 'Environmental Control System Audit' that allows airlines to monitor the air flow in the cabin, and a range of 'Personal Protective Equipment'. All of these allow planes and airports to be cleaner and safer. "He said in the form.

Qatar Airways aircraft will continue to be regularly disinfected using cleaning products recommended by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The Honeywell UV Cabinet System will be used as an additional step after manual disinfection to ensure the highest standards of cleaning. While the airline continues to wash, dry and press its in-flight linens and blankets at temperatures that destroy germs, it continues to carefully disinfect its headphones after each flight. These products are placed in separate packages by personnel wearing hygienic disposable gloves.

Qatar Airways' aircraft also feature state-of-the-art air filtration systems equipped with industrial-grade HEPA filters that eliminate 99.97% of viral and bacterial contamination and provide the most effective protection against infection.

In July, Qatar Airways further increased its in-flight health and safety measures by introducing new personal protective equipment (PPE) for its passengers and cabin crew. Among the strict measures of the airline, in addition to safety glasses, gloves and a mask; A disposable protective apron for the cabin crew worn over their uniforms, as well as face shields for all passengers, were included.

On board, all Qatar Airways passengers receive a free protective kit. A disposable face mask, large size disposable powder-free gloves and alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel are provided in a sealed pouch. Business Class customers also receive a 75 ml tube of gel disinfectant. Additionally, Business Class customers on Qatar Airways' aircraft equipped with its award-winning business seat, Qsuite, are offered more privacy with sliding partitions and fully closing doors, and the option of "Do Not Disturb (DND)" if they want to limit their interaction with the cabin crew.

Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, the airline has taken different additional health and safety measures in addition to these measures on its flights. In order to minimize contact between the crew and passengers, Business Class meals were served covered on a tray instead of a table layout, and cutlery packages were offered to passengers as an alternative to individual cutlery. Qatar Airways has also expanded the application with disposable menu cards and indoor refreshing wipes. Economy class meals and cutlery are served covered as usual, and menu cards are temporarily out of use. In addition, all social areas on the plane have been closed due to social distance measures.

HIA, the airline's headquarters in Doha, has also launched UV-C disinfectant robots, consisting of fully autonomous mobile devices that emit concentrated UV-C light and placed in high passenger flow areas to reduce the spread of pathogens. Hamad International Airport (HIA), the hub for Qatar Airways, implements strict cleaning procedures and social distancing measures throughout its terminals. Passenger contact points are sterilized at 10-15 minutes intervals and boarding gates and bus doors are cleaned after each flight. In addition, there are hand disinfectants at passport and security screening points.

Qatar Airways, which has many awards, was named "Best Airline in the World" by the 2019 World Airline Awards managed by the international air transport rating agency Skytrax. In addition, with Qsuite, its groundbreaking Business Class experience, it was named "Best Airline in the Middle East", "World's Best Business Class" and "Best Business Class Seat". Qatar Airways is also the only airline to receive the coveted "Skytrax Airline of the Year" title five times, regarded as the pinnacle of excellence in the airline industry. On the other hand, Merkez HIA was selected as "The Best Airport in the Middle East" and "The Third Best Airport in the World" by the 'Skytrax World Airport Awards 2020'.

Wealth Fund prepares recovery plan for Turkish Airlines

Turkey Assets Fund (TVF) corona virus which is one of the worst affected companies from the epidemic and in the process revenue hit by Turkish Airlines (THY) with a capital support or funding had been negotiating for the program to be provided.

According to the information provided by the sources, discussions are continuing about the method of the recovery program, but it is not yet clear which method will be used and the amount of the program.

TL 2.23 BILLION LOSS IN THE SECOND QUARTER

TVF did not comment on the subject, and there was no reply from THY at the time of writing. The cessation of travel due to the Corona virus epidemic hit THY's balance sheet. The company lost 2.23 billion liras in the second quarter.

Trying to reduce costs, Turkish Airlines made an agreement with Hava-İş Union in August on a 30-50% reduction in employee wages until the end of 2021.

THE ASSET FUND HAS 49.12 PERCENT SHARE

A source close to Threads recently with Turkey Assets Fund THY that intensify their negotiations on a recovery program, said: "TVF summer, mainly transport and tourism in Turkey did a study to support the company in great difficult. It is clear that THY also needs a rescue program. This can be a capital support or a financial support ”. Turkey Assets Fund has 49.12% share in the total capital of TL 1.4 billion with thyme.

Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak stated in his speech at the YEP meeting this week that the recovery in areas such as tourism, transportation and services has not reached the desired level yet.

THE IDEAS ARE ASSESSED ON THE METHOD

Two senior officials close to the subject in Turkey with Turkish Airlines Fund's assets on a recovery program that specifying a qualified opinion, 'as in the example of some Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa efforts to rescue the financial difficulties. Some sort of capital transfer or financing will be possible. Currently, negotiations are held for this and opinions on the method are being evaluated.

During the corona virus outbreak, airline companies suffered very serious revenue losses due to the cessation of flights. Many airlines around the world have fired a large number of employees while reducing capacity by divesting their aircraft.

GERMANS PREPARE A 10 BILLION EURO PACKAGE

The German government recently prepared a $ 10 billion rescue package for Lufthansa, which was said to lay off more than 1,000 pilots. Similarly, Air France-KLM, one of the world's major airlines, received billions of euros in government support. Global airlines trying to reduce costs are thus preparing their balance sheets for the winter months where the corona virus epidemic is expected to accelerate.

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS FALLED BY 64.6 PERCENT

According to THY's August data, the number of passengers decreased by 64.6%, while the passenger load factor dropped by 17.2 points to 67.6%. According to the information given in the investor teleconference held after THY's second quarter results, the company's monthly cash burn amounted to $ 300-350 million, while the company had $ 1.7 billion in cash.

At the same meeting, CEO İlker Aycı pointed out that some of the credit facilities allocated to THY by banks have not yet been used and stated that their hands are very comfortable until the first quarter of 2021.

Turkish Airlines brings two more Dreamliners

 

Turkish Airlines continues to increase the number of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in its fleet.

Turkish Airlines, which has added 12 of the aircraft ordered from the US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to its fleet so far, has received two more aircraft.

TC-LLO and TC-LLN tail-registered B787-9 Dreamliner type aircraft are expected to land in Istanbul in the evening, one after the other, from Boeing's Everett facilities.

THY had ordered a total of 30 B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing, 25 of which were firm and 5 optional.