Aircompany Khors has completed the installation of Super MD80 Simulator at State Aviation Plant 410. At present moment the simulator is in the process of commissioning and certification.
This year St Nicholas Day, celebrated on 19th December, was a special day for Khors. The aircompany received the second MD-83 of four aircraft that it leased from Onur Air. The aircraft has already passed the certification from the Ukraine State Aviation Administration and it is ready to start operation.
Dugan Kinetics plans to test a modified Pratt & Whitney JT8D thrust reverser that could both reduce noise and cut fuel burn per flight 6%-12% on MD-80 aircraft.
Testing is scheduled 9-12 December at the Tucson International Airport.
Dugan has previously explained to ATI that a new stow position was developed for the thrust reverser where the reverser doors are used as an ejector during flight. The new position allows for an increase in thrust with no additional weight or fuel consumption.
The EP-80 Ejector/TR surrounds the engine exhaust nozzle to suck the ambient air flow into its chamber causing the accelerated flow to mix with the engine's higher velocity exhaust flow. This mixing also reduces noise.
Some testing has already been done on Boeing 727s and MD-80 (Lori Ranson, Washington DC).
When one talks of crisis, Khors is talking about the expansion and is making plans for future. Before the end of 2009 Khors is planning to accept six (6) airplanes MD-83. Aircraft will have similar configuration to the aircraft Khors is operating at the moment - 165 Y. The first aircraft arrived to International Airport "Boryspol" on 17th November 2009.
Air company Khors in cooperation with Aviation Repair Plant 410 are planning to operate a maintenance organisation for the performance of A-, B-, and C-checks on aircraft MD 80 and DC9-51.
On 20.07.2009 MD 82 was maneuvered into the hangar of ARP 410 in airport “Kiev”, Zhulyany for the start of C-check.
From 19th June 2009, Khors Air company starts to operate scheduled flight to Simferopol from municipal airport “Kyiv” (Zhulyany).
This airport is situated almost in the city, just 8 km from Kiev downtown. Such location allows reaching in 2-3 hours from any region of Ukraine to its capital city and its public and business institutions.
There are main railroad and highway near the airport and this gives possibility to reach railway station in mere minutes and to reach International Airport “Borispil” in very short time.
Aircompany Khors received its first Learjet 60 for operation in order to begin its journey in the field of business flights.
“Following leads in the industry that, the need for business flights should increase around 30% in the next few years, company management has decided to enter the business sector in the aviation market”- commented Pashenko L.I, commercial director
“Aircraft that flies with the speed of 900 km per hour and uses only 600 kg of fuel is guaranteed to be a success with clients”- stated flight director.
Learjet 60 is a popular business jet worldwide, due to its characteristics - quietest midsize jet, climbing to 41,000 feet in 19 minutes at maximum takeoff weight, and a 4,500+km flight range. It complies with present requirements, and is certified according to international standards. Learjet 60 has unrestricted access to noise sensitive airports.
Aircompany Khors believes that Learjet 60 is ideally suitable to Ukrainian market for its economy, comfort and flight speed.
Air Company Khors is again aiming to prove its desire to reach new heights with its ever expanding fleet of aircraft all complying with international flight safety standards.
In September Khors received its 1st Boeing 757 with 204 passenger seats and 2 MD 82 with 165 passenger seats. All the aircraft were purchased from Boeing, being the parent manufacturer of both these aircraft, and a company with which they have had dealings for the past 10 years.
MD 80 aircraft are already being operated by Khors, and during the past 10 years of operation were able to recommend themselves as reliable middle range passenger airplanes, not only from the commercial side but also by its performance. All Khors’ aircraft are fully equipped with the latest technology and comply with all requirements for international flights.
The MD 82, as all aircraft in the MD80 range, was built for short runways, has increased construction strength, and built-in passenger and service stairs, which is essential when flying to airports not equipped with jetway.
Operators of Boeing say that those aircraft are made for the comfort of the flight.
Considering flight economy, B-757-200 was developed particularly for the purposes mentioned by operators. Since the launch of 757 thirteen years ago, 890 aircraft of varied configuration have been sold. The aircraft is equipped with digital avionics set EFIS by US manufacturer “Rockwell Collins” with six colour multifunctional displays. The same equipment as used on Boeing 767’s. Another important criterion is noise level, of which this aircraft is compliant in accordance with ICAO, Chapter 3.
Khors’ aircraft are expected to arrive in middle of September this year. Nice surprise for the passengers is that interior of newly purchased aircraft would be fully refurbished, to provide increased passenger comfort.
