Wi-Fi GoGo E190 - Embraer Commercial Aviation
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Wi-Fi GoGo E190 - Embraer Commercial Aviation
We're Growing Again! EMBRAER Leadership Spotlight In addition to the executive aircraft manufacturing complex opened last year in Melbourne, Florida, that is now producing our line of Phenom jets, the company will establish a new Embraer Engineering and Technology Center. Eric Christensen It’s with great enthusiasm that I’ve joined Embraer as the Vice President of Marketing. I’m proud to lead the marketing efforts in North America for our successful family of E-Jets. I’ve been privileged to observe and participate in the growth of the regional airline industry for the past 25 years while I served as Vice President at SkyWest Inc. The US regional airline industry has definitely matured and has become an important component of the national transportation system. Four corporate carrier groups now carry 70% of all passengers. The center with be a state-of-the-art 67,000 square foot facility located adjacent to the Melbourne International Airport and across from the Phenom assembly building. Construction is expected to be completed in 2013. Melbourne was selected because of its skilled labor force and proximity to the Space Coast, home to Cape Canaveral and NASA’s recently concluded Space Shuttle operations. The new center will employee 200 workers by the end of 2016 although 40 will likely be hired by the end of this year. Embraer plans to partner with universities and other educational institutions locally and across the country. The next 25 years should also be interesting. Although many regional carriers now face significant challenges, I’m confident that the regional airline industry will continue to play an important role in the overall commercial airline industry. At Embraer, we are well positioned to fulfill our operators’ requirements by offering a family The Engineering and Technology Center will focus on research and development activities in the of E-Jets with 70 to 122-seat capacity. Our areas of aerospace products and technology. The first projects will cover interiors for executive aircraft and support divisions have earned great aircraft and will make use of a dedicated laboratory for the study and testing of materials. reputations providing solutions that complement This is the second research and development center that Embraer has established. our operator fleets. Furthermore, we are committed A similar facility in Minas Gerais, Brazil, was inaugurated last November. to additional improvements, including significant reductions in operating costs to ensure our continued Embraer received the 2011 Impact Award from the Melbourne Regional Chamber of leadership in our segment. Commerce for the company’s contribution to the area’s economy. The award was Please don’t hesitate to call upon us to help you in any way possible. We are here to support you with all our resources. given in recognition of Embraer’s investment in the community with the Phenom factory and the Executive Jets Customer Center. Eric Christensen Vice President, Marketing Commercial Aviation – North America For information about pre-owned Embraer aircraft visit www.eccleasing.com www.EmbraerCommercialAviation.com For information about Embraer's Commercial aircraft, please contact us at 954-359-3800 or email us at [email protected] Journeys is produced by Embraer’s Marketing and Sales team. (Fort Lauderdale) We welcome your comments and contributions. Please contact Jean Eastman - [email protected] Other Websites that might Interest You: www.EmbraerDefenseSystems.com www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com www.Ruleof70to110.com www.EforEfficiency.com www.paxfactor.com www.eccLeasing.com www.aeroneiva.com.br www.Embraer.com May 2012 News and Perspectives from Embraer North America Wi-Fi is a GoGo on the E190 The proximity of Dallas and Houston to Mexico means that the average flight time for most transborder nonstops averages about two hours. Even to cities in the very south, like Huatulco, the ERJs are flying 2.5 hours. The combination of capacity and range make the airplanes the ideal equipment type for markets with lower demand. Linking Mexico to the World Every day, some 70 nonstop flights operated by United Express, American Eagle and AeroMexico Connect link hub cities in Texas with secondary points in Mexico. The transborder frequencies connect 27 Mexican communities with the vast domestic and international networks of the U.S. carriers at Dallas and Houston. The aircraft that fly those routes are the ERJ135, ERJ140 and ERJ145. United Express serves 19 cities in Mexico from Houston while American Eagle has scheduled flights to nine destinations. AeroMexico Connect flies its ERJ145s seasonally to Brownsville, Miami and Los Angeles from three secondary points. Collectively, the ERJs of the three airlines carry nearly 900,000 passengers between the two countries every year. Although the majority of the United Express flights are once daily, half of American Eagle’s ERJ nonstops are double and even triple daily. That high frequency ensures passengers are not only able to conduct same-day business in Texas or Mexico without overnight hotel expenses, they can also connect to several AA flight departure banks at DFW. Network connectivity is a critical factor in scheduling. Most outbound Mexico flights depart early in the morning to access the greatest number of markets at the AA and UA hubs with the shortest possible online connection times. Conversely, most inbound Mexico flights arrive at night to facilitate southbound transfers in Texas. ERJ crews remain overnight at the Mexican destinations. ERJs have been the mainstay of Texas-Mexico transborder flights for nearly a decade but carriers have been deploying E-Jets in a handful of markets. Both Frontier Airlines and AeroMexico Connect have flown their E190s seasonally between Durango, Monterrey, Zihuatanejo and Los Cabos and Denver, Kansas City and Chicago. The E190’s longer range capability allows the airplanes to easily fly nonstop to any point in Mexico from those U.S. cities. Until demand increases, ERJs will continue to be the aircraft linking secondary points in Mexico with Dallas, Houston and the world. Wi-Fi is a GoGo on the E190 Passengers flying aboard Frontier Airlines’ fleet of E190s are now surfing the internet while cruising at 37,000 ft. A paw print of Larry the Lynx, Frontier’s “spokesanimal” and a “Wi-Fi On Board” logo at the entrance to each aircraft tells travelers that their E-Jet is equipped with GoGo’s inflight wireless system. On board entertainment systems are not new to the E-Jets platform. JetBlue Airways installed LiveTV™ and XM Satellite Radio™ on its E190s when it started receiving them seven years ago. Air Canada was the first E-Jet operators to configure its entire fleet of E175s and E190s with audio and video-on-demand programming and power ports at every seat. Around the world, carriers are installing Wi-Fi connectivity that use either ground or satellite-based signals. GoGo is the largest North American inflight Wi-Fi service provider with 1,500 aircraft using its technology. Of all internet-enabled commercial aircraft on the continent, 87% use GoGo connectivity including the mainline fleets of American Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin America, and Delta Air Lines. The Wi-Fi set-up is relatively simple. GoGo designed and built its own network of transmission towers across the continent. The principle of using your cell phone when you are in motion on the ground was adapted for aircraft applications. As an E190 moves miles above the Earth, onboard connections are relayed via the closest transmission tower selected to give the strongest possible signal. Since there is no structural interference between the ground and an airplane, Wi-Fi links are strong, continuous and reliable. The tower signals are collected by a vaneshaped antenna on the fuselage, processed by an onboard computer, distributed wirelessly to each user and returned to the tower. As airlines schedule their E-Jets on everlonger sectors, in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi connectivity are becoming competitive product advantages and sources of ancillary revenue. Wi-Fi pricing varies by carrier but most charge a fixed fee by sector distance, flight time or even by month. Later this year, JetBlue will begin installing Wi-Fi on its fleet with satellitebased technology provided by ViaSat. From the Desk of Charlie Hillis An Industry in Transition As we approach the annual gathering of our industry colleagues at the RAA in Minneapolis, we are reminded that despite the apparent strength of many of the mainline carriers, the regional sector is not sharing in the upturn. As the cost of fuel increases and partner airlines redefine their revenue sharing agreements, regional operators are facing tough times. Aircraft manufacturers, too, are adversely affected by the volatility of the economy and industry trends that impact the viability of their airplanes and their customers. Our business has always been defined as one that is cyclical and aligned with the strength of our economy. But I would characterize our industry’s current state as more in a transition than a cycle. Regional aircraft are still vital to the strength of a carrier’s network. They provide the connectivity on which the economic livelihoods of so many communities depend and the feed mainline airlines need. For 37 years, the RAA has been a welcome forum in which to discuss our common interests. I’m hopeful that members at this year’s assembly will give visibility to the critical issues that we all face and propose solutions that will help us transition to a stronger regional industry. Charlie Hillis Vice President, Sales & Marketing Commercial Aviation, North America The proximity of Dallas and Houston to Mexico means that the average flight time for most transborder nonstops averages about two hours. Even to cities in the very south, like Huatulco, the ERJs are flying 2.5 hours. The combination of capacity and range make the airplanes the ideal equipment type for markets with lower demand. Linking Mexico to the World Every day, some 70 nonstop flights operated by United Express, American Eagle and AeroMexico Connect link hub cities in Texas with secondary points in Mexico. The transborder frequencies connect 27 Mexican communities with the vast domestic and international networks of the U.S. carriers at Dallas and Houston. The aircraft that fly those routes are the ERJ135, ERJ140 and ERJ145. United Express serves 19 cities in Mexico from Houston while American Eagle has scheduled flights to nine destinations. AeroMexico Connect flies its ERJ145s seasonally to Brownsville, Miami and Los Angeles from three secondary points. Collectively, the ERJs of the three airlines carry nearly 900,000 passengers between the two countries every year. Although the majority of the United Express flights are once daily, half of American Eagle’s ERJ nonstops are double and even triple daily. That high frequency ensures passengers are not only able to conduct same-day business in Texas or Mexico without overnight hotel expenses, they can also connect to several AA flight departure banks at DFW. Network connectivity is a critical factor in scheduling. Most outbound Mexico flights depart early in the morning to access the greatest number of markets at the AA and UA hubs with the shortest possible online connection times. Conversely, most inbound Mexico flights arrive at night to facilitate southbound transfers in Texas. ERJ crews remain overnight at the Mexican destinations. ERJs have been the mainstay of Texas-Mexico transborder flights for nearly a decade but carriers have been deploying E-Jets in a handful of markets. Both Frontier Airlines and AeroMexico Connect have flown their E190s seasonally between Durango, Monterrey, Zihuatanejo and Los Cabos and Denver, Kansas City and Chicago. The E190’s longer range capability allows the airplanes to easily fly nonstop to any point in Mexico from those U.S. cities. Until demand increases, ERJs will continue to be the aircraft linking secondary points in Mexico with Dallas, Houston and the world. Wi-Fi is a GoGo on the E190 Passengers flying aboard Frontier Airlines’ fleet of E190s are now surfing the internet while cruising at 37,000 ft. A paw print of Larry the Lynx, Frontier’s “spokesanimal” and a “Wi-Fi On Board” logo at the entrance to each aircraft tells travelers that their E-Jet is equipped with GoGo’s inflight wireless system. On board entertainment systems are not new to the E-Jets platform. JetBlue Airways installed LiveTV™ and XM Satellite Radio™ on its E190s when it started receiving them seven years ago. Air Canada was the first E-Jet operators to configure its entire fleet of E175s and E190s with audio and video-on-demand programming and power ports at every seat. Around the world, carriers are installing Wi-Fi connectivity that use either ground or satellite-based signals. GoGo is the largest North American inflight Wi-Fi service provider with 1,500 aircraft using its technology. Of all internet-enabled commercial aircraft on the continent, 87% use GoGo connectivity including the mainline fleets of American Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin America, and Delta Air Lines. The Wi-Fi set-up is relatively simple. GoGo designed and built its own network of transmission towers across the continent. The principle of using your cell phone when you are in motion on the ground was adapted for aircraft applications. As an E190 moves miles above the Earth, onboard connections are relayed via the closest transmission tower selected to give the strongest possible signal. Since there is no structural interference between the ground and an airplane, Wi-Fi links are strong, continuous and reliable. The tower signals are collected by a vaneshaped antenna on the fuselage, processed by an onboard computer, distributed wirelessly to each user and returned to the tower. As airlines schedule their E-Jets on everlonger sectors, in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi connectivity are becoming competitive product advantages and sources of ancillary revenue. Wi-Fi pricing varies by carrier but most charge a fixed fee by sector distance, flight time or even by month. Later this year, JetBlue will begin installing Wi-Fi on its fleet with satellitebased technology provided by ViaSat. From the Desk of Charlie Hillis An Industry in Transition As we approach the annual gathering of our industry colleagues at the RAA in Minneapolis, we are reminded that despite the apparent strength of many of the mainline carriers, the regional sector is not sharing in the upturn. As the cost of fuel increases and partner airlines redefine their revenue sharing agreements, regional operators are facing tough times. Aircraft manufacturers, too, are adversely affected by the volatility of the economy and industry trends that impact the viability of their airplanes and their customers. Our business has always been defined as one that is cyclical and aligned with the strength of our economy. But I would characterize our industry’s current state as more in a transition than a cycle. Regional aircraft are still vital to the strength of a carrier’s network. They provide the connectivity on which the economic livelihoods of so many communities depend and the feed mainline airlines need. For 37 years, the RAA has been a welcome forum in which to discuss our common interests. I’m hopeful that members at this year’s assembly will give visibility to the critical issues that we all face and propose solutions that will help us transition to a stronger regional industry. Charlie Hillis Vice President, Sales & Marketing Commercial Aviation, North America We're Growing Again! EMBRAER Leadership Spotlight In addition to the executive aircraft manufacturing complex opened last year in Melbourne, Florida, that is now producing our line of Phenom jets, the company will establish a new Embraer Engineering and Technology Center. Eric Christensen It’s with great enthusiasm that I’ve joined Embraer as the Vice President of Marketing. I’m proud to lead the marketing efforts in North America for our successful family of E-Jets. I’ve been privileged to observe and participate in the growth of the regional airline industry for the past 25 years while I served as Vice President at SkyWest Inc. The US regional airline industry has definitely matured and has become an important component of the national transportation system. Four corporate carrier groups now carry 70% of all passengers. The center with be a state-of-the-art 67,000 square foot facility located adjacent to the Melbourne International Airport and across from the Phenom assembly building. Construction is expected to be completed in 2013. Melbourne was selected because of its skilled labor force and proximity to the Space Coast, home to Cape Canaveral and NASA’s recently concluded Space Shuttle operations. The new center will employee 200 workers by the end of 2016 although 40 will likely be hired by the end of this year. Embraer plans to partner with universities and other educational institutions locally and across the country. The next 25 years should also be interesting. Although many regional carriers now face significant challenges, I’m confident that the regional airline industry will continue to play an important role in the overall commercial airline industry. At Embraer, we are well positioned to fulfill our operators’ requirements by offering a family The Engineering and Technology Center will focus on research and development activities in the of E-Jets with 70 to 122-seat capacity. Our areas of aerospace products and technology. The first projects will cover interiors for executive aircraft and support divisions have earned great aircraft and will make use of a dedicated laboratory for the study and testing of materials. reputations providing solutions that complement This is the second research and development center that Embraer has established. our operator fleets. Furthermore, we are committed A similar facility in Minas Gerais, Brazil, was inaugurated last November. to additional improvements, including significant reductions in operating costs to ensure our continued Embraer received the 2011 Impact Award from the Melbourne Regional Chamber of leadership in our segment. Commerce for the company’s contribution to the area’s economy. The award was Please don’t hesitate to call upon us to help you in any way possible. We are here to support you with all our resources. given in recognition of Embraer’s investment in the community with the Phenom factory and the Executive Jets Customer Center. Eric Christensen Vice President, Marketing Commercial Aviation – North America For information about pre-owned Embraer aircraft visit www.eccleasing.com www.EmbraerCommercialAviation.com For information about Embraer's Commercial aircraft, please contact us at 954-359-3800 or email us at [email protected] Journeys is produced by Embraer’s Marketing and Sales team. (Fort Lauderdale) We welcome your comments and contributions. Please contact Jean Eastman - [email protected] Other Websites that might Interest You: www.EmbraerDefenseSystems.com www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com www.Ruleof70to110.com www.EforEfficiency.com www.paxfactor.com www.eccLeasing.com www.aeroneiva.com.br www.Embraer.com May 2012 News and Perspectives from Embraer North America Wi-Fi is a GoGo on the E190
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