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SaM146 engine completes certification tests

SaM146 engine completes certification tests

28.05.2010

May 26, 2010, Milwaukee, WI, USA - The SaM146 regional jet engine passed its final certification test today, a medium bird ingestion test, completing all tests required for certification.

The SaM146 is designed and produced by PowerJet, a joint venture between Snecma (Safran group) and NPO Saturn.

"For us, this is a tremendous opportunity to announce the successful completion of the SaM146 certification tests during the 2010 RAA Annual Convention in Milwaukee,” said Jean-Paul Ebanga, Chairman and CEO of PowerJet.

PowerJet is now in the home stretch for EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification in the coming weeks, to be followed closely by approval from Avia Register of Russia.

PowerJet completed the last major SaM146 tests in 2010, including the fan blade out test on May 6. Earlier in the year the engine passed its block test, demonstrating performance under extreme operating conditions. The SaM146 also posted successful results on the vibration survey and low pressure turbine stress tests, highlighting its outstanding reliability.

Throughout the certification test program, the SaM146's performance has fully matched or exceeded expectations. To date the SaM146 has logged 7,000 hours of testing, including 3,500 hours in flight. At the same time, PowerJet is focusing on the ramp-up in engine production, while also preparing for the service entry of the Sukhoi Superjet 100.

"We are very proud of the SaM146’s performance,” added Jean-Paul Ebanga. “These results reflect the proven expertise of Snecma and NPO Saturn, and their ability to develop a state-of-the-art and top quality aircraft engine."

PowerJet is committed to delivering maximum value to its customers through a product that strikes a perfect balance between advanced technologies and proven experience.

PowerJet, founded in July 2004, is a joint venture of Snecma (Safran group) of France and NPO Saturn of Russia. It is in charge of the SaM146 engine program, including development, production, marketing, sales and support. In April 2003, the SaM146 was selected by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft to power its Superjet 100 regional jet.

For further information, contact:

Vincent Chappard - Tel: +33 (0)1 69 87 09 29 - vincent.chappard@snecma.fr

Lyubov Kalinina – Tel:+ 7 4855 296 285 – lyubov.kalinina@npo-saturn.ru

Link: http://superjet100.com/mediacenter/press//00237/
 
Quindi tutto a posto.... motori certificati.... adesso nessun impedimento i ritardo nello sviluppo.... giusto?

Tiz
 
3 NUOVI ORDINI DA UNA COMPAGNIA DEL LAOS:

Phongsavanh Airlines Public Company is planning to buy three jet aircraft from the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Corporation of Russia.

The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase in Vientiane on Wednesday.

“We cannot reveal the purchase cost now because it depends on the accommodations or facilities of the aircraft to be built,” said Phongsavanh Airlines Public Company General Director, Mr Artem Vartanian.

“We are preparing a feasibility study now.”

The company will receive the three aircraft by early 2012. It will take the manufacturer over a year to assemble them, with each having 98 seats.

Currently Phongsavanh Airlines provides flights on a 19-seat aircraft, which travels between Vientiane and the provinces of Xayaboury, Huaphan and Phongsaly.

Service began about a month after the Phongsavanh Group Company took control of the Lao Capricorn Air Company in January.

“We will provide flights to international destinations once we have the new aircraft,” Mr Vartanian said.

It is expected flights will be scheduled to destinations in Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries in the region.

The Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Corporation is a world aircraft producer and has been manufacturing aircraft for over 75 years. Phongsavanh Group plans to buy a further three aircraft from the corporation to add new routes for future trade, tourism and investment purposes.

The group hopes to take advantage of the growth in these sectors in Laos and aims to raise air transport in Laos to an international standard.

Lao Airlines will also buy two ARJ21-700 jet aircraft from the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd, after signing a purchase agreement in January. The purchase o f jet aircraft is an important step for Lao Airlines and its growth. At present the airline owns only propeller aircraft. It will receive the two new aircraft by the end of 2012.

It agreed to the purchase after experiencing increased demand for charter flights by tourists and government officials. The two airlines placed the orders in light of concerns about the adequacy of domestic and international air transport. The new aircraft will drive the development of the air transport market and tourism.

Lao Airlines is the national flag carrier of Laos, formerly known as Lao Aviation. It has eight aircraft – four MA60, two ATR72-200, and two new TR72-500 bought from France last year. They fly to four international and seven domestic locations.

It offers flights to and from Luang Prabang, Xieng Khuang, Oudomxay, Luang Namtha, Bokeo, Savannakhet and Champassak provinces. International destinations are Cambodia, China, Thailand and Vietnam.

Phongsavanh Group is a multi-sector conglomerate with enterprises in international trading, timber, hospitality, telecommunications, banking, airlines and security products and services, according to the group’s website.

Source: Vientiane Times
By Phonsavanh Vongsay
May 21, 2010
 
tutti ordini ex-sovietici..ovviamente tranne la commessa svizzera e italiana. chi sa se un giorno lo vedremo volare con una compagnia americana! Ma a chavez non li hanno venduti??
 
Mikkio ha detto:
tutti ordini ex-sovietici..ovviamente tranne la commessa svizzera e italiana. chi sa se un giorno lo vedremo volare con una compagnia americana! Ma a chavez non li hanno venduti??
Clicca per espandere...
Vedrai che faranno un prezzaccio ad AZ per fargli da compagnia di lancio in occidente e se si dimostrano ottime macchine con AZ cominceranno a venderne qualcuno in più anche in occidente.
Nessuno smania in occidente di essere il primo a comprare un aereo principalmente russo.
 
Farfallina ha detto:
Vedrai che faranno un prezzaccio ad AZ per fargli da compagnia di lancio in occidente e se si dimostrano ottime macchine con AZ cominceranno a venderne qualcuno in più anche in occidente.
Nessuno smania in occidente di essere il primo a comprare un aereo principalmente russo.
Clicca per espandere...

E sinceramente se non ci fosse di mezzo Finmeccanica nemmeno Alitalia avrebbe la smania di prenderli... Meglio ampliare gli ERJ-170 :D
 
Motore SaM146 certificato da EASA

SaM146 regional jet engine certified by EASA

Patrick Goudou, Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), today presented the type certificate for the SaM146 engine to Jean-Paul Ebanga, Chairman and CEO of PowerJet. The ceremony was attended by Philippe Petitcolin, Chairman and CEO of Snecma and Ilya Fedorov, CEO of NPO Saturn, the two parent companies of PowerJet.

The SaM146 is now certified for service on regional jet aircraft. Approval by Russian certification agency Avia Register is expected within a few weeks.
According to EASA head Patrick Goudou: “This certification shows that the SaM146 engine fully complies with EU safety regulations. It is the culmination of a particularly successful collaboration between PowerJet, the Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia and EASA. It marks the first certification of an aircraft engine jointly designed and produced in France and in Russia."

"We are very proud of earning the type certificate for our SaM146 engine,"said Jean-Paul Ebanga, Chairman and CEO of PowerJet. "PowerJet will provide a state-of-the-art engine right from service entry of the Sukhoi Superjet 100. This is also a landmark in relations between the European and Russian aerospace industries. We are now looking forward to seeing the SaM146 enter revenue service in the next few months.”

The SaM146 completed its certification tests on May 26 by passing the final medium bird ingestion test. Throughout the certification test program, the SaM146's performance has fully met or exceeded expectations. The SaM146 engine has logged 7,100 hours of testing to date, including 3,500 hours in flight.
PowerJet is now focusing on the ramp-up in engine production, as well as gearing up for in-service support to ensure customer satisfaction.

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Fonte: http://www.superjetinternational.com/en/media-center/news/2010/news_0013.html

Sukhoi Superjet 100 completes engine water protection test program

June 7, 2010, Moscow - Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN95003 has successfully completed the test program aimed at evaluation of engine protection against water jets from the runway. The tests confirmed that APU and propulsion system sustain normal operation while running over the wet runway within the full range of modes preceding the take off. So, SSJ 100 is able to carry out safe take-off and landing on runways, covered with water.

The tests were conducted in Zhukovsky-based Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company Flight test center. A special 70m long, pool was constructed on the runway. The pool was filled with water, the depth of the water coverage reached 40 mm.
The aircraft accomplished a total of 27 runs at speed ranging between 10 kt and 150 kt at different engine modes, special attention was paid to low speed modes, take-off mode and maximum thrust reverser. The tests were monitored by Russian Certification Authorities experts.
In order to assess the results the pilots controlled the engines’ performance via standard cockpit indication.

Video and photo shooting was carried out with the help of cameras, put on different distances from the pool, and mini-cameras put on landing gear of the aircraft. It confirmed that the water does not hit the air intake and the auxiliary power unit. After every run the thorough examination of the engines and the aircraft was carried out. No malfunction of auxiliary power unit and propulsion system was registered.

Air data system sensors, air intakes and drain openings in the air frame sustain normal operation while the aircraft is moving through the water veil. The stability & control of the aircraft were evaluated as well. The results of the tests are as follows: up to 150 kt (275 km/h) the aircraft goes steadily along the water covered runway and it is easily handled by an average skills pilot.

Therefore the results of the tests proved that SSJ100 is able to take off and land on water covered runways safely. Design characteristics (location of the engines and, air intakes and drain openings) of SSJ100 do not allow water to hit air intakes of propulsion plant and auxiliary power unit within the full range of speeds including runs with activated thrust reverser.

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Fonte: http://www.superjetinternational.com/en/media-center/news/2010/news_0006.html
 
PowerJet aims to build up to 50 SaM146s next year

Sempre a proposito dei motori SaM146 FlightGlobal riporta il ramp-up pianificato:

PowerJet aims to build up to 50 SaM146s next year

By David Kaminski-Morrow

Engine manufacturer PowerJet is aiming to produce up to 50 SaM146 powerplants next year, although its Russian partner has underlined the need for financial support.
Speaking to ATI in Cologne as the SaM146 received European type certification, Snecma chief executive Philippe Petitcolin said the manufacturer would produce 13 engines this year, comprising a dozen for airframes and one spare.
But next year, he says, the target is for PowerJet - which comprises Snecma and Russia's NPO Saturn - to produce 30-50 powerplants.
"We hope for 50," adds Petitcolin. The SaM146 is designed to power the Sukhoi Superjet 100.
NPO Saturn has also outlined an ambitious production forecast for subsequent years.
Chief executive Ilya Fyodorov tells ATI that the company plans to manufacture 84 engines in 2012, increasing to 120 and then 150 in the following two years.
He says there is a strong market for Tupolev Tu-134 replacement which the Superjet 100 can fill.
Russian certification of the SaM146 is being carried out in parallel to the newly-completed certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency.
No additional tests are needed for Russian approval, says SaM146 programme director Yuri Basyuk, but the results of tests already performed will be checked to ensure the engine meets stricter Russian criteria in specific areas, such as icing response. Basyuk believes, however, that the certification is essentially "a formality".

Link: http://www.flightglobal.com/article...aims-to-build-up-to-50-sam146s-next-year.html
 
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