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It's like a scene from a war zone.
An attention grabbing Osprey aircraft swooping in for landing, fighter jets on the tarmac, an Air Force cargo plane on standby, and two helicopters designated 'Marine One' when the Commander-In-Chief is onboard, all signs that President Barack Obama is coming to town.
"I would love to see him and shake his hand you know. The President is famous to me," said David Caldwell.
He is not alone.
While Caldwell is looking forward to the chance of catching a glimpse of the President, the seriousness of the trip is on his mind.
"I'm a fisherman and I love to fish. With the drought going really bad it's kind of tearing up Fresno," said Caldwell.
While most are focused on the water crisis, Fresno police are zeroed in on possible threats.
"Any time you have the President come to town," said Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer, "It's a major operation."
The chief is coordinating with the Secret Service from a command center.
Dyer says his department is no stranger to large scale security operations.
"We've done it a lot of times over the years. It's something we have to plan for, something we have to prepare for but not anything that we're not used to," said Dyer.
George W. Bush was the last sitting President to make a pit stop in Fresno back in 2003.
Many like Don McGugin are hopeful the current President can make a difference, with California agriculture in dire straights.
"I think it will focus the Senate and Congress and Sacramento on the problems we have here because the San Joaquin Valley is the breadbasket of the entire world.
With arguably the most powerful man in the world landing in Fresno, security will be tight.
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Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has been opening up about exciting plans to create a movie based on the hit period drama.
Plans to have a big screen version of the massively popular TV series, which follows the up and down lives of the aristocratic Crawley family, have been mentioned in the past but have never come to fruition.
But it looks like fans of the programme could be in for a treat once the television series has wrapped up, with Julian recently revealing he'd be very keen to create a film based on the show.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Julian said: "For me, and I'm not the key decision maker in this department, but for me it would be difficult to tell the story in more than one medium, and I would rather it be like Sex and the City, keep the movie until the end of the series.
"I think that would be quite fun to do, but not simultaneously because then I think the narrative gets all kind of messed up, because then people have to see the movie to understand the next series or whatever, it seems rather unfair to me. So that's probably what we'll do."
Audiences were left shocked when popular character Matthew Crawley, played by Dan Stevens, became the second big name to be killed off in the third series of Downton, following Lady Sybil's demise (Jessica Brown Findlay).
"It's beginning to be like Midsomer Murders, it's unsafe to walk down the street!" Julian joked.
"There was no way round that and there we are. It's difficult with members of the family if they don't want to come back. Obviously not so much with the servants, because they can get another job and off they go and they're happy elsewhere. But you can't have a member of the family never coming back.
"But Dan [Stevens, who played Matthew Crawley] felt he wanted to make the break, he had opportunities in America. And I sympathise with that. I'm not attacking him for that at all. But of course that was sad for us."
Teasing a bit about the new series of Downton, Julian said that viewers will watch as a broken Lady Mary tries to rebuild her life following the death of her beloved husband Matthew.
The cast and crew start shooting the next series in a matter of weeks.
More About Downton Abbey
- George Clooney joins Downton set for Text Santa
- Downton Abbey Christmas special: stars tease a 'really exciting' episode
- Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt receives letters from rape victims
- Downton's Laura Carmichael says Edith is determined to keep Marigold
- Downton Abbey creator says Sue Johnston plays a strong character
- Downton Abbey episode seven: Edith's secret in danger after shock departure
- Downton's Michelle Dockery says Lady Mary makes mistakes

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- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Tumwater already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
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THE NOTE TAKER. Oh yes. Quite a fat one. This is an age of upstarts. Men begin in Kentish Town with 80 pounds a year, and end in Park Lane with a hundred thousand. They want to drop Kentish Town; but they give themselves away every time they open their mouths. Now I can teach them— (1.120)
Moving up in society can require a complete transformation; money, it seems, can't buy everything.
The flower girl enters in state. She has a hat with three ostrich feathers, orange, sky-blue, and red. She has a nearly clean apron, and the shoddy coat has been tidied a little. The pathos of this deplorable figure, with its innocent vanity and consequential air, touches Pickering, who has already straightened himself in the presence of Mrs. Pearce. (2.21)
What seems like an honest attempt at "looking respectable" to Eliza seems merely pitiful to Pickering. Not all transformations are successful, and sometimes the failure to change can be more affecting than success.
[[Doolittle] hurries to the door, anxious to get away with his booty. When he opens it he is confronted with a dainty and exquisitely clean young Japanese lady in a simple blue cotton kimono printed cunningly with small white jasmine blossoms. Mrs. Pearce is with her. He gets out of her way deferentially and apologizes]. Beg pardon, miss. THE JAPANESE LADY. Garn! Don't you know your own daughter? (2.289-290)
Given the right circumstances, even the most superficial adjustment can lead to a profound and surprising change.


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I'd like to order bamboo blinds for my family room and the breakfast area opposite TODAY. The blinds will be mounted on the outside because the windows are too shallow for inside mount. In between is a French door, which I will leave without blinds. Privacy is not a concern. Would you use two shades for the double window or one large shade? Also, would you add valances, drapes, or leave just the shades, an option which I would actually prefer. There's not enough space for panels next to the fireplace, and I don't particularly like the swagged look. Or, do you have any other suggestions, e.g. just a valance, stationary Roman shade, or? |
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I would order separate blinds for each of the double windows....and at least for now, skip any valance or panels. You have a lovely spare colonial look going, don't mess with it. You could eventually do a simple gauze swag later if you want to soften it a bit....but I like the spare look. However, I can't help but think you need a lamp and a table in the sitting room....for comfort. |
You're going to need 2 separate shades for the double window. If you use one shade for both, it'll have to stick out too far from the window because of the wooden frame that separates them. |
- Posted by nosoccermom (My Page) on Tue, Nov 27, 12 at 11:27
- Posted by indygo-girl (My Page) on Tue, Nov 27, 12 at 11:51
Lovely room! I agree with Lindac about keeping it spare. Would you mind sharing your paint color if you get a chance? Such a pretty, creamy yellow. |
- Posted by AnnieDeighnaugh (My Page) on Tue, Nov 27, 12 at 11:55
If you're doing an outside mount, you can get one long shade, but they are harder to manipulate and the strings are more likely to break. If you use 2 shades make sure they butt at the center so you get as close as possible to complete coverage. You can do just a valance to add softness and color to the space. The corner windows in the breakfast area would be treated as one window....they make corner brackets for just such a situation. And if you don't like swags, don't do them....you can do a cornice board, and upholstered valance, pleated valances, etc. |
- Posted by nosoccermom (My Page) on Tue, Nov 27, 12 at 12:15
The color is BM Windham Cream, a very soft creamy yellow. It's pretty true to real-life color in the pics of the family room. So far, I've been very happy with it in this north-facing room. While we're at it: I hate the fan, but DH is in love with it. The compromise would be to replace the light kit, but so far I haven't seen any kind of fan lighting that I'd prefer. What style would you recommend as the least ugly? |
Here is a link that might be useful: light kits
Since you are going with outside mount I would maybe take the shades all the way up to the ceiling. You definitely want them at least several inches above the window, so that when they are pulled up the entire window is uncovered. |
I have inside mount lined bamboo blinds and think they'd be too hard to raise if they covered both windows. YMMV I do have an outside mount blind above the back glass door and have to admit that it doesn't look quite as *finished* as the inside mount ones, because it covers the white trim when lowered. So having them without curtain panels and outside mount to me will look ok, but perhaps more complete with panels. JMHO |
Agree to do two shades on the double window but mounted on a single valance instead of having the valences butt up to one another. It's a much cleaner look. |
Your walls are the same color as mine. I love it in northfacing rooms, very easy to live with and work around. Outside mounted shades look fine as long as they pull up into a nice casing . I know that sounds funny but my daughter bought a beatiful set for her kitchen that pulls up into a nice casing so they look nice up or down. When she bought the ones for the living room they didnt pull up into the box and looked very unfinshed. She was just trying to match colors and texture with the fist set and it didn,t occur to eigher of us that they might have a different look up.I would mount them above the window trim and two for the big window. |
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Collinsville Police Asking for Your Help |
Written by Julie Jackson |
Friday, 15 February 2013 14:27 |
As you may be aware, the Collinsville Police Department is investigating a hit and run which resulted in the death of a young man. The incident occurred February 10, 2013 at approximately 2:30AM in the 2000 block of Beltline Road (near Burger King). If the vehicle is located or any information as to the vehicle is developed, please contact the Collinsville Police Department immediately. If you are uncertain as to if it is the vehicle, please obtain the license plate information and forward it to the police department for us to follow up on. You may contact Detective Mark Krug at (618) 344-2131, EXT. 5131. |
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By now, I'm sure most of you have heard the rumors of AC St. Louis being sold to someone with "deep pockets" and "MLS ambitions". These rumors have started a swirl of discussion around the soccer community. I have talked in depth with multiple sources, and I'm here to tell you that they are false.
According to trusted sources close to the situation, the state of AC St. Louis a month ago is exactly the same as it is now. Jeff Cooper is not leaving the team and remains focused on bringing in more investors for next season. I know that many have become excited at the prospect of the team returning for next season. While this remains a possibility, it is not a certainty. At Floodplain Footy, we believe that being first is not as important as being RIGHT. We would rather hold off on reporting a story in order to bring you the truth. We want to thank our readers for their support and we will continue to monitor the situation in the event that something does happen.


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Map of Minnetonka Trail System (PDF: 9 MB)
Minnetonka has miles of running, biking and walking trails. These trails are part of the 40-mile Loop Trail Corridor System which has been planned, developed and maintained by the city. Over three-fourths of the system has been constructed. Most trails are maintained throughout the year.
Pocket maps of the trail system are available at city hall or by calling the city's trail hotline at 952.93.TRAIL (952.938.7245).
Etiquette and Safety
Trails are shared by bicyclists, hikers, runners, walkers, and dog walkers. By respecting the rights of other trail users, the trails will be safe and enjoyable for everyone!
- Horse and motorized vehicles (except handicap) are prohibited.
- No stopping or loitering. If you stop, move off the trail.
- Yield to slower trail users.
- Travel on the right. Single file usage is preferred.
- Use caution when passing. Pass on the left, only when safe. Pass only in a single file line.
- When overtaking fellow trail users, warn them by activating a bell, horn, or whistle and saying "Passing on your left" or "Passing."
- Bikers must yield to pedestrians.
- Stop at road crossings and look for cars.
- Proceed at a reasonable speed (15 mph maximum).
- Obey all traffic signs and basic rules of the road.
- For your safety, yield to motor vehicles at intersections.
- Stay on improved part of trail.
- Proceed slowly around blind curves, steep hills, and bridges.
- Watch for children, strollers, dogs on leash, wildlife, and other trail users.
- Watch for wet or slippery surfaces, sand, acorns, rocks or washouts.
- No littering. Please use the trash cans provided.
- Trail closes at 10:00 p.m.
- Minnetonka strongly encourages bikers to wear helmets.
Dogs: Trails and Parks
- Dogs must be on a close leash (6′ or less).
- You must pick up and properly dispose of dog droppings. Dispensers with plastic bags for droppings are placed along the trail. Please use them!
City ordinance requires that dog owners must clean up after their dogs.
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Have yet to come up with a token of your love for Valentine's Day and done the flowers and candy route? Think about tickets to a romantic Broadway show.
"Man of La Mancha," the Tony-winning tale of Don Quixote set to the music of "The Impossible Dream," opens tomorrow at the Providence Performing Arts Center and runs through the weekend.
The show, which debuted on Broadway almost a half-century ago, follows the exploits of an eccentric knight who sees innocence and good in a world filled with darkness and despair.
Author Miguel de Cervantes has been thrown in prison by the Spanish Inquisition. But first he must face a kangaroo court set up by his fellow prisoners, who want to take away his possessions, including the manuscript of his unfinished novel. So he stages a play within a play to win them back.
Tickets to "Man of La Mancha" are $69-$32. Call (401) 421-2787, or visit ppacri.org.


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After starting his career as legal adviser in SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication), he moved to the Court of Justice of the European Communities in Luxembourg where he worked for nearly five years as legal secretary to the President of the Court, Lord Mackenzie Stuart and later as legal secretary to the British Judge, Sir Gordon Slynn.
He joined the Directorate General for Competition of the European Commission in 1990 and started working in the Transport unit. As of 1998, he held a range of management posts as head of antitrust unit in various sectors such as cars, media, and telecommunication. He moved afterwards to the state aid instrument where he was appointed as head of unit in the media and telecom sector In April 2008, he took over the state aid unit in charge of energy and environment, while assuming the function of acting Director of the Directorate B in charge of energy and environment until end of January 2011.
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Jonathan Ward Velvet Moss Rose
Another day, another little candle that's been filling my life (and flat) with a lovely scent…this time it's from Jonathan Ward and is the Velvet Moss Rose fragrance. An interested sounding combination that works more than it sounds it should!
Somehow the green label and the box it came in (also green) made me feel it would be fresher than it is – it's actually a really earthy floral scent. Yes, fresh in a way – but in a slightly more toned down way. I have actually already burnt this one to the bottom but found the pictures in a folder I hadn't used yet – and felt bad as it really did deserve a review!
Jonathan Ward candles are generally really lovely – I've tried two so far and both have been very clean burning, melt all the way across so little waste wax and last a long time – and also fill the room with fragrance. I will definitely be trying more out!
Available from Amara.com for £27.20
This was a gift.
Reiss Grey Flower FragranceOctober 20th, 2013
Amsterdam with DKNY Be DeliciousOctober 16th, 2013
Scents for SummerJuly 22nd, 2013
Discovering Jo Loves…July 11th, 2013
All coming up roses…July 1st, 2013
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Valérie January 15, 2013 at 11:21 am
I've never heard from Jonathan Ward but I think the candle looks amazing! xx
Julie-Ann Fortune January 15, 2013 at 6:23 pm
Im a total candle-a-holic this has intruiged me I really want to smell it. Ive got candles everywhere but im going to have to buy another. X


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APS/Users Operations Monthly Meeting
The APS/User Monthly Meeting is a means to improve communication within the APS. The subjects covered by the meeting include:
- Updates on APS issues of importance to resident users
- Updates on resident user issues of importance to APS management
- Operational and technical updates on the x-ray source and beamlines
- Short highlights of user research
- Opportunities to ask questions and for dialog
The meeting is organized by the chairs of the User Organization, Research Directorate, and the APS Director, all of whom would be happy to receive suggestions for specific agenda items.
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2:30 p.m. | Refreshments |
2:45 p.m. | APS Update - Murray Gibson |
3:05 p.m. | Status of Beamline Projects for the APS Renewal - Dean Haeffner |
3:25 p.m. | Update on Redevelopment at 8-BM - Lydia Finney |
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Avianca to introduce the new Boeing 787 to New York JFK on January 16
Avianca (Colombia) (Bogota) is planning to introduce the new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on the Bogota – New York (JFK) route on January 16. Per Airline Route, the carrier is also planning to introduce the new type to Buenos Aires (February 1), Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) (February 10), Santiago (February 13), Mexico City (February 17), London (Heathrow) (July 2) and Madrid (October 25). Some of the routes using the aircraft will be seasonal until all 787s are delivered.
Top Copyright Photo: Steve Bailey/AirlinersGallery.com (all others by Avianca). The pictured Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner N780AV (msn 37502) was delivered on December 17, 2014. Avianca is celebrating 95 years of flying.
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Avianca takes delivery of its first Boeing 787
Avianca (Colombia) (Bogota) and Boeing (Chicago, Seattle and Charleston) celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner for the Latin American carrier. The pictured Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner N780AV (msn 37502) was handed over to the carrier today (December 18).
Avianca's Boeing 787-8 will carry 28 passengers in business class and 222 in economy class. Passengers in both classes will also experience cabin environment improvements made possible on the 787 such as dynamic LED lighting, the largest windows, bigger overhead bins, a lower cabin altitude, a more humid environment, low interior noise, cleaner air and a smoother ride.
With 95 years in operation, Avianca is working to fly a younger fleet than ever, flying with leading-edge technology to 24 destinations in Colombia and 98 destinations in South America, North America and Europe.
To date, 58 customers have ordered 1,055 787s, making the Dreamliner the fastest-selling twin-aisle airplane in Boeing history.
Copyright Photo: Steve Bailey/AirlinersGallery.com. N780AV lands at Paine Field after a test flight.
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Avianca Holdings reports an operating profit of $70.3 million for the third quarter
Avianca Holdings S.A. (Avianca) (Bogota) reported operating income (EBIT) of $70.3 million for the third quarter (3Q).
As a result the operating margin for 3Q 2014 reached 5.7%, an increase of 130 basis points over the 2Q of 2014. The operating income (EBIT) for the nine-month period of 2014 was $170.1 million; as a result, the operating margin for the first nine months of 2014 was 4.9%.
Read the full report: CLICK HERE
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing/AirlinersGallery.com. Avianca's (Colombia) Airbus A320-233 N603AV (msn 5840) with Sharklets arrives in Los Angeles.
Avianca Brazil to partner with Byogy Renewables to produce biofuel
Avianca (Brazil) (Oceanair Linhas Aereas dba) (Sao Paulo) is increasing its partnering efforts to produce aviation biofuels in Brazil in association with Byogy Renewables. The two companies issued this statement:
Continuing its commitment to deliver price competitive, 100% replacement biofuels, Byogy Renewables and airline partner Avianca Brasil have launched a significant initiative to support advanced testing to accelerate the Byogy ATJ ASTM approval.
Unlike the confusing term drop-in fuel, which is defined as the final mixture of hydrocarbon additive products with jet fuel produced from oil, Byogy's proprietary ATJ process produces one of the world's first full replacement fuel that does not require blending, and also demonstrates performance characteristics better than jet fuel produced from oil. Byogy's jet fuel is not an additive, but instead, a full replacement standalone fuel, and hence can be used at any blend ratio up to 100%.
"Our goal with our partner Avianca is to first, support the approval of the ATJ suite of process technologies in accordance with current regulations that limit blending to 50%, and then, after gaining appropriate experience testing data, work with the ASTM stakeholders to study the potential use of higher blend ratios that will in turn drive the highest level of carbon reduction possible of any renewable fuel," said Kevin Weiss, CEO of Byogy.
The initiative will also study to validate the significant beneficial environmental impact achieved using Byogy's ATJ to satisfy the proposed ICAO 2050 Neutral Carbon Growth mandate for the country of Brazil by leveraging the existing, and abundant sugar cane feedstock, as opposed to waiting for years before other agriculture feedstock industries are proven cost effective.
"Avianca is fully committed to supporting the Byogy ATJ fuel approval process and believes it is the best solution for Avianca to achieve carbon neutrality for its operations in Brazil," said Captain Norberto Raniero, Vice President of Operations at Avianca.
"We believe that the increase in aviation demand will show that the only way to achieve the carbon reduction mandate, set out by the ICAO, is to use high blend ratios of renewable aviation fuel," said Weiss. "This is probably the most significant initiative in the aviation industry as it demonstrates the evolution to a full replacement, high quality renewable aviation fuel."
By leveraging the existing global feedstock of ethanol, Byogy is not limited to its own ability to produce alcohol and hence is not subject to the scale up risks associated with novel biological organisms. Instead, Byogy's proven petrochemical process will capitalize on the global efforts that are currently driving the production cost of ethanol down. As Weiss states, "at some point, we will wake up from this ethanol hangover and realize that it is more important to use alcohols to produce full replacement renewable aviation fuels than it is to push higher blends of alcohols into infrastructure that cannot support it."
Once approved by ASTM, it is anticipated that the Byogy ATJ bio-jet fuel will deliver to operators the multiple benefits including, lower fuel consumption, lower engine maintenance cost, and a significant beneficial environmental impact.
Copyright Photo: Marcelo F. De Biasi/AirlinersGallery.com. The pictured new Airbus A318-121 PR-AVK (msn 3062) prepares to depart from the tropical destination of Salvador in northern Brazil.
Avianca to start nonstop Cartagena-New York service on July 17
Avianca (Colombia) (Bogota) will launch a new route from Cartagena nonstop to New York (JFK) on July 17. The new route will be operated three days a week with Airbus A319s per Airline Route.
Copyright Photo: Paul Bannwarth/AirlinersGallery.com. Airbus A3219-132 N690AV (msn 5944) with Sharklets departs from Tenerife (Sur) on its delivery flight.
Avianca to resume Bogota-London flights, grounds its Fokker 50s
Avianca (Colombia) (Bogota) has announced it will resume regular service between Bogota and London (Heathrow) in July. Airbus A330s (above) are expected to be operated on the restored route.
In other news, the company has also announced its has temporarily grounded its remaining Fokker 50s. The company issued this statement:
"In line with the fleet renovation and modernization plan, Avianca S.A. is in the process of renewing its regional fleet by replacing the Fokker 50s with ATR 72-600 aircraft. The company currently operates a combined turbo prop fleet, consisting of four F okker 50s and four brand new ATR 72s.
In spite of the high technical standards and strict preventive maintenance processes, the company has in place, on January 28, a malfunction on one of the engines of a Fokker 50 operating on the Cali-Tumaco route before take-off. After performing all the proper inspections and going through all the safety procedures, Avianca S.A. has taken the preventive decision to temporarily ground its Fokker 50 fleet.
This preemptive security measure will allow Avianca S.A. and the engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney to establish the causes of the event, and implement the necessary corrective measures that will guaranty the aircraft ́s operational reliability."
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum/AirlinersGallery.com. Airbus A330-243 N948AC (msn 948) rotates off the runway at Miami International Airport (MIA).
Is Avianca's German Efromovich the savior of Alitalia or LOT Polish Airlines?
Avianca's (Bogota) owner, German Efromovich, is considering making a deal to acquire a share of struggling Alitalia (2nd) (Rome) or state-owned LOT Polish Airlines (Warsaw). Any acquisition would be completed as an individual, not through Avianca which has expressed it does not have any interest in either airline.
Read the full story from Reuters: CLICK HERE
Avianca Brazil is invited to join the Star Alliance, replacing TAM Airlines
Avianca Brazil (OceanAir Linhas Aereas dba) (Sao Paulo) has been invited to join the Star Alliance as part of Avianca (Bogota) membership. On December 13, the Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance agreed to extend Avianca's membership of the Alliance to include its partner Avianca Brazil. The unanimous decision marks the first step in Star Alliance's strategy to secure its position in the Brazilian market following current member airline TAM's decision to leave the Alliance as a consequence of its merger with LAN.
As a first step in the integration process, experts from Avianca Brazil, the Star Alliance member carriers serving Brazil and Star Alliance management will jointly work on enhancing Avianca Brazil's network. The aim is to facilitate seamless connections via the major hubs in São Paulo – Guarulhos and Rio de Janeiro – Galeão/Antônio Carlos Jobim.
Avianca Brazil is expected to join the alliance in 2014.
Top Copyright Photo: Rodrigo Cozzato/AirlinersGallery.com. Avianca Brazil's Airbus A318-121 PR-ONG (msn 3438) departs from Sao Paulo (Guarulhos). Bottom Copyright Photo: Avianca Brazil.
Avianca Holdings reports adjusted net income of $99.1 million in the third quarter
Avianca Holdings S.A. (Avianca) (Bogota) for the third quarter of 2013 reported a consolidated adjusted net income of $99.1 million (all amounts in US dollars) excluding FX effects related to liabilities denominated in Colombian Pesos and on the gain on sale of assets. This represents an increase of 151.3% over the same period in 2012. Avianca´s adjusted net profit margin increased by 450 basis points reaching 8.5%. Including the aforementioned effects on net income, Avianca Holdings S.A. and its subsidiaries generated a net income of $39.9 million.
Operating revenue came in at $1.182 million, representing an increase of 9.6% over the same period of 2012. Said increase is the result of a rise of 9.4% in passenger income resulting from a growth of 3.5% in carried passengers. Cargo and other revenues grew by 10.9%. This increase is mainly driven by the cargo and loyalty program business unit.
Revenue per Seat Kilometer (RASK) grew 3.6% whereas the Cost per Available Seat Kilometer (CASK) in 3Q 2013, grew from USD$10.3 cents to USD$10.4 cents, an increase of 1,5% with respect to the same period in 2013.
EBITDAR (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization and aircraft rentals) increased 23.1% with respect to 3Q 2012. The EBITDAR margin reached 20.1%.
Operating income (EBIT) for 3Q 2013 rose to $132.2 million, a 32.2% increase with respect to the $100.0 million reached in the same period in 2012. The operating margin in 3Q 2013 came in at 11.2%, increasing by 1.9pp with respect to 3Q 2012. Said rise was generated by an increase in operating revenue as well as by cost control measures.
Capacity, measured in ASKs (Available Seats per Kilometer) grew by 5.87% throughout 3Q 2013. This growth is driven by the expansion of Avianca's operations in its core markets, the incorporation of larger aircraft as well as an improvement in operating cycles of 1.1%. Traffic measured in RPKs (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) grew 5.9%, resulting in a Load Factor of 82.0% representing an increase of 20 basis points with respect to the Load Factor of 3Q 2012.
In accordance with the fleet renovation and modernization plan, between July and September 2013, the company through its subsidiary Avianca S.A., took delivery of one Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklets (see above), one ATR 72-600 and one A330-200 freighter. As a result, Avianca Holdings S.A. subsidiaries ended the quarter with a consolidated operating fleet of 154 aircraft.
With these third quarter results, Avianca Holdings S.A. reports a consolidated net income for the last 9 months of $183.4 million, reaching accumulated net margin of 5.4% year to date.
During the remainder of 2013, the company expects to continue with a capacity expansion in its key markets, as a result the company forecasts ASK growth between 7% and 8% for the full year 2013 compared to 2012. In terms of passenger traffic, the company expects a sustained growth during the remainder of 2013. Passenger numbers are expected to increase between 9% and 10% for the full year 2013 and as a result the load factor should stand between 79% and 80%.
Avianca Holdings S.A. is an investment firm that serves as an instrument for the execution of the shareholders agreement which resulted in the integration process known as AviancaTaca and acts as the controlling company for the integrated operation of various airlines that operate both domestically and internationally: Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. Avianca (Avianca), Tampa Cargo S.A. incorporated in Colombia, Aerolíneas Galápagos S.A. Aerogal incorporated in Ecuador, and the companies that make up the TACA Group: TACA Internacional Airlines S.A., incorporated in El Salvador; Líneas Aéreas Costarricenses S.A., LACSA, incorporated in Costa Rica, Trans American Airlines S.A. TACA Peru incorporated in Peru, Servicios Aéreos Nacionales S.A., SANSA incorporated in Costa Rica, Aerotaxis La Costeña S.A., incoporated in Nicaragua and Isleña de Inversiones C.A. de C.V. ISLEÑA incorporated in Honduras.
Copyright Photo: Gerd Beilfuss/AirlinersGallery.com. The pictured Airbus A320-233 D-AXAS (msn 5840) was handed over to Avianca (Colombia) as N603AV on November 5.
Avianca Colombia cancels 160 domestic flights due to a pilot pay dispute
Avianca Colombia (Bogota) has cancelled 160 domestic flight through next Wednesday because its pilots are refusing to work overtime due to a pay dispute according to Reuters.
Avianca's 1,000 pilots are demanding a 15 percent pay increase from the company. Avianca Colombia is a part of Avianca Holdings. TACA's pilots and other pilots under the Avianca brand are not involved in the dispute.
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Copyright Photo: Aldo Ciarini. Avianca added its first ATR 72 on July 3, 2013 when the pictured ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-600) F-WWEE was handed over as HK-4954 (msn 1092). The new type is pictured landing at Toulouse before the delivery.
Avianca takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600
Avianca (Bogota) took delivery yesterday (June 18) of the first of 15 ATR 72-600s that it commissioned in late 2012, with the signing of a contract which also included options for 15 more aircraft and which was valued at over $700 million.
The aircraft was delivered at the Paris Air Show is configured with 68 seats and is equipped with the new 'Armonia' cabin, a major development of the ATR '-600′ series, ensuring optimal passenger comfort. With the delivery of this aircraft, Avianca begins an ambitious process of developing and modernizing its regional network in Colombia and Central America.
Avianca will gradually replace the Fokker 50s and ATR 42s currently in service. The first ATR 72-600 will serve destinations including Barrancabermeja, Florencia, Manizales, Neiva, Pasto, Popayán, Tumaco and Yopal in Colombia. Later, other ATR 72-600s will be used to connect Guatemala City and Flores (Guatemala), Tegucigalpa, Roatán and San Pedro Sula (Honduras), San Salvador (El Salvador), Managua (Nicaragua) as well as San José and Liberia (Costa Rica).
Alongside with the introduction of the ATR 72-600s, ATR and Avianca are preparing to jointly set up the first ATR-approved pilot training center in South America, which will open in the coming months at Avianca facilities in Bogota, Colombia.
The first ATR 72-600 is really officially an ATR 72-212A still with the test registration of F-WWEE (msn 1092). The props are multi-colored.
Avianca to deploy the Airbus A330 on the Lima-Miami route starting on July 15
Avianca (Bogota) is planning to deploy its Airbus A330-200s on the daily Lima-Miami route starting on July 15 per Airline Route.
Top Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough/AirlinersGallery.com. Airbus A330-243 N948AC (msn 948) taxies to the runway at Miami International Airport dressed in the now old 2005 livery (please click on the photo for the full-size view).
Bottom Copyright Photos: Avianca. The new look for AV. Airbus A320-214 N538AV (msn 5398) is one of the first aircraft to display the new look.
Avianca Holdings today retires the TACA brand, updates its logo, livery and product
Avianca Holdings S.A. (Avianca) (Bogota) today (May 28) as planned, formally retired the TACA brand and the previous AviancaTaca Holding company. All aircraft will be repainted in the new Avianca brand. Avianca is updating its logo, livery and product as we previously reported. This announcement will end the history of TACA and AviancaTaca Holding. Our slide show below recalls the aircraft and many liveries of TACA International. The holding company issued this statement:
As announced in late 2012 and after three years of intense work aimed at integration and reorganization of operations and processes, ground and air equipment modernization, and the adoption of industry best practices, the airlines in Avianca Holdings S.A. (formerly known as AviancaTaca Holding S.A.) begin a new stage in their business development under the commercial brand Avianca, with its new visual standards.
Honoring the business development reached by Avianca and TACA Airlines with 94 and 82 years of uninterrupted operations, respectively, the new identity bonds the heritage of the route network, envisioning connecting the continent through all cardinal points, capturing in the logo the service provided through the skies of the Americas.
The image of the "new Avianca" will be displayed in over 160 airplanes, 14 thousand seats onboard, 214 ticket offices, 100 airports, VIP lounges in 25 countries, as well as the corporate buildings in the Americas and Europe. This new image will also dress over 13,000 employees with client service positions -out of the 18,000 total-, and identify our new integrated website, social networks, onboard reading materials, and corporate communications media in general.
This new image highlights a very important chapter in the airline´s history, striving to provide a strong product and service offer in order to become the ideal partner for business and leisure travelers.
Fabio Villegas, Avianca Holdings CEO said: "The single commercial brand represents a very important milestone for an improved flight offer and an interesting challenge to Avianca's service capacity. For that reason, the airlines' background and the professionalism and experience shared by the many generations of men and women who have contributed with their work to Avianca, TACA Airlines, Aerogal, and Tampa Cargo, have become our inspiration."
"More than 5.100 weekly flights operated on a modern fleet enable us to help our travelers reach 100 destinations in 25 countries throughout the Americas and Europe, provide access to 21.900 daily flights served around the world by Star Alliance member airlines, be preferred by more than 23 million passengers who choose our services yearly for their travel plans and the transportation of 300 thousand tons of goods. This motivates us to assure the "new Avianca", as the leading airline in Latin America preferred by the world´s travelers," quoted the executive.
Three years of achievements
Fleet. The combined fleet size between Avianca and TACA Airlines at the moment of their integration was 129 aircraft. Currently the company has 151 aircraft in operation. Within its fleet modernization plan, Avianca recently announced the incorporation of Airbus A320neo airplanes equipped with new generation engines, as well as aircraft fitted with sharklets, which provide a 4% better fuel economy than previous models. Avianca welcomed the first aircraft of this type to its fleet in February.
Tampa Cargo acquired four new A330-200 freighters with cargo capacity of 68 tons in order to strengthen the cargo business. The first aircraft of its type joined the fleet in December of last year.
The company also announced the standing offer to purchase 15 ATR 72-600 aircraft, along with the option to purchase an additional 15 of the same model. This turboprop fleet is intended to serve routes within Colombia and Central America and will join the fleet beginning July this year. Finally, the company has confirmed the purchase order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, to operate transatlantic routes starting in 2014.
Route Network. Currently, the "new Avianca" covers 100 destinations in 25 countries in the Americas and Europe, through 5,100 weekly flights. The domestic and international connections operate from and to Bogota (Colombia), with more than 2,656 weekly flights, San Salvador (El Salvador), with 532 weekly flights, and Lima (Peru) with 483 frequencies per week. Also connections to and from other Latin American capitals are part of this comprehensive route network.
In addition to its own network, travelers connecting through Avianca are able to reach more than 1,320 cities around the world thanks to code-share and interline agreements with world renowned airlines, granting access to 990 VIP lounges and enjoying multiple benefits provided by the Star Alliance network around the world.
Transported Passengers. As a result of the synergies of the route network, the airlines in Avianca Holdings S.A. have experimented passenger growth. A comparison between 2010 and 2012 reflects an increase of 31.88%. In 2010, the airlines transported 17´510.881 passengers, reaching 20´454.924 in 2011, while in 2012 the number increased to 23´092.533 passengers.
Joining Star Alliance. Avianca and TACA Airlines officially joined Star Alliance on June 21, 2012, which is the largest global airline network in terms of daily flights, coverage, and services. As a result travel advantages and options for our travelers multiplied. In order to be accepted as member airline of the alliance, multiple requirements had to be fulfilled along with several service and operational standards. The "new Avianca" maintains these standards and complies with the periodical audits required.
Avianca Cargo. In 2010 the Cargo businesses of Avianca, TACA, and Aerogal were integrated to Tampa Cargo, building on more than 100 years of experience in the field. After centralizing management, operations, and service the cargo offer underwent a strengthening process. As part of this process the airline announced the acquisition of 4 A330-200 freighters with 68 ton capacity and became the first airline to operate this model in Latin America.
With the expansion of capacity through dedicated aircraft, as well as the bellies of the passenger fleet, the route network was also broadened to meet importer and exporter needs in Latin America, accompanied by the implementation of new integrated technologies for all the business. Today, under the name "Avianca Cargo" this business unit focuses on delivering increased connectivity and services through advanced technology and a highly specialized human team.
Technology. Avianca continues moving forward in the implementation of the latest technology in order to better serve its passengers. In addition to online tools for checking fares, booking reservations, purchasing tickets and seat selections, the airline has been implementing self-check-in modules in 36 of the airports where it currently operates. Travelers can also make use of the web check-in feature for routes in the Americas, allowing them to check-in from the comfort of their home or office.
Passengers may also check-in using their smartphones. This service is initially available for domestic flights in Colombia and Peru, and direct international flights, except Europe, from El Salvador and Medellin and from Bogota to South America, improving check point and boarding times by showing the boarding pass on their smartphones.
VIP Lounges. This past February, Avianca opened its new 2,000 square meter VIP Lounge located in the international terminal of Eldorado Airport in Bogota, aimed at the members of its frequent flyer program, LifeMiles, and business class travelers. In meeting its service improvement plan, the airline will also refresh the VIP lounges in Cali, Barranquilla, Medellin, Cartagena, and San Salvador.
LifeMiles. It was the first joint business deliverable. The unified loyalty program was the result of integrating best practices of both Avianca and TACA, and improving them based on studies on the leading loyalty programs from top airlines around the world. LifeMiles has more than five million members and was recognized by travelers with a Freddie Award in the category of Best Redemption Ability, making it the only loyalty program in Latin America to receive a Freddy Award during the 2013 edition.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum/AirlinersGallery.com. All others by Avianca. A look back at one of the first jets for TACA International. BAC 1-11 407AW YS-17C (msn 093) taxies to the runway at Miami on October 19, 1980.
Avianca Holdings reports net earnings of $75.3 million in the first quarter
Avianca Holdings S.A, (Avianca and TACA) reported net income of $75.3 million in the first quarter of 2013. The company issued this statement:
First Quarter 2013 Highlights
- Avianca Holdings earns net income of $75.3 million (USD) for 1Q 2013, an increase of more than $75 million over the profit recorded for the same period in 2012.
- First quarter operating revenues increased to USD$ 1.11 billion, up 5.9% from 1Q 2012 due mainly to a 6.5% increase in passenger revenues driven by an 8.6% growth in passenger traffic over 1Q 2012 figures. Cargo and other revenue increased by 2.5%, primarily as a result of an increase in our Freight and Loyalty revenues.
- Operating Cost per available seat kilometer (CASK) decreased by 1.5% from 10.98 cents in 1Q-12 to 10.81 cents in 1Q-13 and CASK excluding Fuel decreased by 1.8% from 7.31 cents in 1Q-12 to 7.17 cents in 1Q-13.
- Operating Income (EBIT) increased to USD$ 108.1 million, a 31.1% increase from USD$ 82.4 million in 1Q-12. Excluding special items in 1Q-12 operating income increased by 48.5%. Operating Margin for 1Q-13 rose to 9.7% compared to 7.8% in 1Q-12, primarily as a result of lower unit costs.
- Capacity, measured in ASK's (available seat kilometers), increased by 5.4% during 1Q 2013, mostly due to expansion in our domestic operations in Colombia and Peru. In addition, passenger traffic, measured in RPK's (revenue passenger kilometers) grew 7.8%, reaching a consolidated Load Factor of 80.8%, surpassing 1Q-12 Load Factor by 2.3 percentage points.
- In Line with the fleet renewal program, the company continues to incorporate new aircraft. During the first quarter, one (1) Airbus A330 Freighter, one (1) Airbus A330 and two (2) Airbus A320 passenger aircraft (one of which is equipped with sharklets) were incorporated.
- During the first quarter the Company inaugurated its new VIP lounge in Terminal Eldorado International Airport in Bogotá. Lifemiles members can now enjoy over 2,000 square meters of services and innovations in different environments. The lounge has capacity to simultaneously serve nearly 670 travelers, 505 Gold Elite and 165 Diamond Elite members.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Avianca's (Colombia) Airbus A320-214 N664AV (msn 3664) arrives at Miami International Airport.
AviancaTaca Holding reports net income rose by 73.9% to $191 million in 2012, TACA cuts routes from San Jose
AviancaTaca Holding (Avianca and TACA) (Bogota and San Salvador) has announced its financial results for 2012 and the first quarter of 2013 and issued this statement:
AviancaTaca Holding and its subsidiaries reported an increase of 12.9% in passenger numbers compared to 2011.
During 2012, AviancaTaca Holding S.A. recorded net profit of COP$351,684 million ($190.9 million), up 73.9% compared to 2011.
In 2012 AviancaTaca Holding S.A. continued work on expanding its network of routes and creating new air services for travelers flying to and from the Americas and Europe.
According to AviancaTaca's CEO, Fabio Villegas: "Following the integration of Avianca and TACA operations the Company has launched 46 new routes, and over the last year has emphasized connectivity between high demand points in the local markets of Colombia, Peru and Central America, and throughout the Americas and the Caribbean. This expansion process is taking place in parallel with the renewal of the aircraft fleet and the development of an intensive campaign to further improve the internal service culture.".
As a result of the increase in seat capacity, flight services to key destinations and also an improvement in service standards, AviancaTaca Holding and its subsidiaries transported 23.1million passengers in 2012, an increase of 12.9% compared to 2011.
Between January and December 2012 the number of travelers transported in markets within Colombia, Peru and Ecuador was 13,255,502, up 18.5% compared to 2011. The number of passengers transported by the Company on international routes was 9,837,031, an increase of 6.1% compared to 2011.
Financial Results
Between January and December 2012, Avianca, TACA and subsidiaries recorded an operating income of $4,254 million (USD), up 11.2% from 2011. Operating profit for the year was $282 million (USD).
The EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and aircraft leasing payments) for 2012 was USD$737.5 million and net profit totaled $195.6 million (USD).
Consistent with an increase of 10.3% in ASK capacity (seats available per kilometer flown), passenger traffic in RPK (passenger revenue per kilometer flown) increased by 10.3%. The average Load Factor was 79.6%.
In the first quarter of 2013, the Company reported net income of $75.3 million (USD).
Strategic projects
During 2012 the Company incorporated 14 new jet aircraft: two Airbus A330s, four Airbus A319, seven Airbus A320 and one Airbus A330F exclusively for cargo. It also announced the firm order for 15 ATR 72-600 aircraft and rights to purchase 15 more, which will be assigned to cover regional routes within Colombia and short and medium-haul markets in Central America.
In other news, TACA is eliminating routes from San Jose, Costa Rica and laying off 261 employees. The airline issued this statement:
Starting May 17, the Airline adjusts operations to and from San Jose, Costa Rica, in order to meet market needs
The airline will keep direct flights between San Jose and Caracas, Mexico, Miami, Guatemala, Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Managua, and Panama, as well as the connecting flights to hubs in El Salvador, Bogota, and Lima
All travelers with a reservation in flights from San Jose to Caracas, Mexico, Miami, Guatemala, Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Managua and Panama, as well as to our hubs in El Salvador, Bogota and Lima, will keep their itinerary as scheduled.
Flights canceled as of May 17, 2013:
Flight number |
Route |
LR661 | San Jose CR – Quito |
LR660 | Quito – Guayaquil – San Jose CR |
LR660 | San Jose CR – Nueva York |
LR661 | New York – San Jose CR |
AV693 | San Jose CR – Panama – Medellin |
AV692 | Medellin – Panama – San Jose CR |
LR652 | San Jose CR – Havana |
LR653 | Havana – San Jose CR |
LR672 | Panama – San Jose CR |
LR673 | San Jose CR – Panama |
LR604 | San Jose CR – Los Angeles |
LR605 | Los Angeles – San Jose CR |
LR684 | San Jose CR – Monterrey |
LR685 | Monterrey – San Jose CR |
LR678 | San Jose CR – Managua |
LR679 | Managua – San Jose CR |
Flights canceled as of June 16, 2013:
Flight number |
Route |
TA953 | San Jose CR – Lima |
TA952 | Lima – San Jose CR |
TA454 | Tegucigalpa – Miami |
TA455 | Miami – Tegucigalpa |
TACA was founded in 1931 and boasts more than 80 years of history. It links the Americas together through its four Hubs (Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Peru), and its extensive route network from Canada to Brazil, flying to 50 destinations in 22 countries. Its fleet consists of Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft and new Embraer 190 aircraft. In addition, its regional operations service 39 destinations in Central American countries with a fleet of ATR 42, Short SD3-60, Twin Otter and Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. The TACA name and brand will be retired at the end of May ending a long history. TACA's Airbus A320-233 N682TA (msn 3581) arrives at Miami painted in the last (2008) livery for the company. All TACA aircraft will be repainted into the red and white Avianca brand and operate under the Avianca name. Goodbye TACA.
AviancaTaca reports a net profit of $192.1 million in 2012, will start the TACA rebranding
AviancaTaca Holding S.A. (Avianca Colombia and TACA) (Bogota) issued this financial report for 2012:
In the first two months of 2013, Avianca and TACA recorded a 9.7% increase in passenger numbers compared to the same period of 2012.
During 2012, AviancaTaca Holding SA reported net income of COP $351,684 million ($192.1 million), up 73.9% from net income obtained in 2011.
In February 2013, attached to the Holding airlines transported nearly two million passengers.
In the first two months of the year, airlines mobilized attached to 3,982 .201 AviancaTaca Holding passengers, registering an increase of 9.7% from January to February 2012.
Only in the month of February, Avianca, TACA and its subsidiaries 1,866 .367 mobilized passengers, 6.8% above the passengers carried in February 2012. The capacity, measured in ASKs (available seats per kilometer flown) increased 1.6%, while passenger traffic measured in RPKs (paying passengers per kilometer flown) grew 5.5%. The load factor for the month reached 80.7%.
Domestic markets of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
During January and February 2013, the number of passengers moved in markets within Colombia, Peru and Ecuador amounted to 2,278 .645, 11.4% more than in 2012. The capacity (ASKs) in these markets increased by 15.1%, while passenger traffic (RPKs) increased 14.1%. Consequently, the load factor stood at 79.5%.
In February, the carriers assigned to the Holding transported within these markets a total of 1,089 .289 travelers, up 7.9% from February 2012. The capacity (ASKs) in these markets increased 13.6%, while passenger traffic (RPKs) increased 11.1%. As a result, the load factor stood at 78.8%.
International markets
During January and February 2013, the number of passengers on international routes mobilized amounted to 1,703 .556, 7.4% higher than the figure recorded in the same period of 2012. The capacity (ASKs) rose 1.9% and passenger traffic (RPKs) increased by 6.7%. As a result, the load factor reached 82.9%.
In February, Avianca, TACA and its subsidiaries carried 777,078 passengers on international routes to an increase of 5.4% over the same period of 2012. Product of a reorganization of the operation, capacity (ASKs) decreased 1.2% while passenger traffic (RPKs) increased by 4.1%. The load factor stood at 81.2%.
Copyright Photo: Arnd Wolf. The TACA fleet will start to be repainted in the Avianca brand in the second quarter. TACA's Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW N984TA (msn 19000273) arrives at Miami International Airport.
AviancaTaca Holding S.A. reports a net profit of $195.63 million for 2012
Avianca has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 with Sharklets
Avianca (Colombia) (Bogota) has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A320 becoming the first Latin American carrier to take benefit of the new fuel-saving wing-tip devices. A320-214 N477AV (msn 5477), powered by CFM engines, was delivered in Toulouse, France on February 12.
Sharklets are made from light-weight composites and are 2.4 meters tall. They are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft and allow Airbus' airline customers to reduce fuel burn by up to four per cent and CO2 emissions by approximately 1,000 tons per aircraft and year. Sharklets offer operators the flexibility of either adding an additional 100 nautical miles range or increased payload capability of up to 450 kilograms.
Avianca currently operates 98 A320 Family aircraft, and has 70 on order with the option to be Sharklet equipped. Sharklets are standard on all members of the A320neo Family. In 2012, Avianca placed an order for 33 A320neo aircraft along with 18 incremental A320ceos. With nearly an all-Airbus fleet, AviancaTaca has purchased 190 aircraft and has a backlog of 74 Airbus aircraft.
Image: Airbus.
US Airways expands to Central and South America with Avianca codeshare agreement
US Airways (Phoenix) and Avianca (Colombia) (Bogota) have announced a new bilateral codeshare agreement after receiving approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The airline also announced an expansion of its codeshare with TACA. US Airways customers will enjoy new access to destinations throughout Colombia with Avianca and expanded access in Central and South America with TACA, along with the convenience of a single-ticket purchase for a seamless travel experience and the ability to redeem status Dividend Miles for travel. Customers traveling on Avianca and TACA will also receive expanded access to the United States. Both Avianca and TACA are subsidiaries of AviancaTaca Holdings.
US Airways customers will be able to connect to the Colombian cities of Bogota, Barranquilla, Cali, Cartagena and Medellin on Avianca. Conversely, Avianca customers in these cities will have access to US Airways' hub cities of Charlotte, N.C., Philadelphia, Phoenix and the airline's focus city at Washington's Reagan National Airport. All fights are available for sale starting December 21 for travel beginning on January 7, 2013. Specific connection information is as follows:
New Connections for US Airways Customers on Avianca | New Connections for Avianca Customers on US Airways |
To Bogota, Colombia (BOG) from: | To Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National (DCA) from: |
To Medellin, Colombia (MDE) from: | To Philadelphia (PHL) from: |
To Barranquilla, Colombia (BAQ) from: | To Charlotte, N.C. (CLT) from: |
To Cali, Colombia (CLO) from: | To Phoenix (PHX) from: |
To Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) from: | |
US Airways will also be expanding its codeshare with TACA (San Salvador). With the expansion US Airways customers will now able to reach San Salvador, El Salvador and Guatemala City, Guatemala. TACA customers will have access to the US Airways' hub cities. Specific codeshare information is as follows:
New Connections for US Airways Customers on TACA | New Connections for TACA Customers on US Airways |
To Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) and San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) from: | To Charlotte, N.C., Philadelphia and Phoenix from: |
Top Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Airbus A320-214 N109UW (msn 1065) departs the runway at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood.
Bottom Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. Airbus A319-115 N647AV (msn 3647) arrives at Washington (Dulles).
AviancaTaca signs contract for 15 ATR 72-600s
AviancaTaca Holding (Bogota) has signed a contract for the purchase of 15 ATR 72-600s, plus options for 15 additional aircraft. The deal, including the options, is valued at close to $700 million. Avianca and Taca recently made its final choice after an exhaustive evaluation of all the competing alternatives, opting for the ATR 72-600 to provide the best overall solution. The deliveries of the firm aircraft will start in June 2013.
AviancaTaca is one of the largest and fastest growing aviation groups in Latin America. It currently operates a combined fleet of more than 150 aircraft, the second largest fleet in Latin America. The group serves more than 100 destinations in Latin America, US, Canada, Caribbean region and Europe, and has 4 major hubs in Bogota, San Salvador, Lima and San José de Costa Rica.
With the introduction of their fleet of 15 brand new 70-seat ATR 72-600, AviancaTaca will progressively replace their Fokker 50s and ATR 42s currently in operation. Avianca will fly the new ATR 72-600s to destinations like Barrancabermeja, Florencia, Manizales, Neiva, Pasto, Popayán, Tumaco and Yopal, in Colombia. Taca will fly the aircraft to Guatemala city and Flores (Guatemala), Tegucigalpa, Roatán and San Pedro Sula (Honduras), San Salvador (El Salvador), Managua (Nicaragua), and San José and Liberia (Costa Rica).
The new aircraft will be painted in Avianca's colors as the TACA brand is being retired. The new holding company issued this statement back in October:
The new Avianca brand will officially be launched in the first half of 2013.
After rigorous market research and business analysis carried out with Lippincott – a world recognized marketing firm – Avianca was selected to be the brand for the airlines that today comprise AviancaTaca Holding S.A.
According to the results of the studies, the history, positioning and brand equity of Avianca make it the best choice to expand and commercialize the products and services of all the airlines integrated in AviancaTaca Holding S.A.
From its official launch in 2013, the Avianca brand will be adopted as the commercial name for: Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. Avianca and Tampa Cargo S.A., incorporated in Colombia, Aerolíneas Galápagos Aerogal S.A., incorporated in Ecuador and the airlines of the TACA Group: TACA Internacional Airlines S.A. incorporated in El Salvador, Líneas Aéreas Costarricences S.A. LACSA, incorporated in Costa Rica, Transamerican Airlines S.A. (TACA Peru) incorporated in Peru and Aviateca S.A., incorporated in Guatemala.
The companies will retain their legal name and add the trading name Avianca in their respective territory of incorporation. The airlines will maintain their respective legal and labor structures. The brand Avianca will be used in communication with clients and marketing in all the territories where the airlines operate.
Avianca orders three more Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Avianca (Colombia) (Bogota) has ordered three additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Boeing has issued the following statement:
Boeing and Avianca Airlines have announced an order for three 787 Dreamliners. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website and is valued at approximately $620 million at published list prices.
This order brings Avianca's total 787 order count to 15 Dreamliners, which includes the 12 787s ordered in 2007. The total order value stands at more than $3.1 billion.
In other news, Avianca is adding new frequencies and routes:
From December 2012, Avianca will expand its travel offering as follows:
Bogota-Miami-Bogota: With the addition of a new daily flight, Avianca will operate a total of three flights per day on this route from December 16, 2012.
Bogota-New York-Bogota: Starting on December 17, 2012, Avianca will offer two daily nonstop flights between these two cities.
Bogota-Orlando-Bogota: From December 17, 2012, Avianca will operate a daily nonstop flight to Orlando.
Bogota-Punta Cana-Bogota: From December 18, 2012, Avianca will offer four nonstop flights per week, with operations on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from Bogota to this Caribbean island and vice versa.Bogota-Santo Domingo-Bogota: From December 19, 2012, Avianca will operate a daily flight between the Colombian capital and the capital of the Dominican Republic.
Bogota-Havana-Bogota: Avianca will fly to the capital of Cuba with four flights per week, to and from Colombia, starting December 22, 2012. Flights to the island will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Bogota-Rio-Bogota: Starting on December 17, Avianca will operate a daily nonstop flight to this Brazilian city.
Bogota- La Paz-Bogota: Starting on December 18, 2012, Avianca will operate a new daily flight on the Bogota-La Paz-Bogota route.
Avianca is part of AviancaTaca Holding. With a modern fleet of more than 140 short, medium and long-haul aircraft and a team of more than 17,000 employees, Avianca and Taca directly service more than 100 destinations in the Americas and Europe, which connect to more than 750 destinations in the world through interline and codeshare agreements with partner airlines around the world.
All AviancaTaca Holding S.A. carriers to operate under a new Avianca brand
AviancaTaca Holding S.A. (subsidiary of Synergy Group) (Bogota), formed in February 2010 with the merger of Avianca (Bogota) and the TACA Group (San Salvador) has decided to consolidate all operations under the Avianca brand. All carriers in the new group will retain their legal names in their respective countries. A new livery is expected for the "new Avianca". The group issued the following statement:
After rigorous market research and business analysis carried out with Lippincott – a world recognized marketing firm – Avianca was selected to be the single commercial brand for the airlines that today comprise AviancaTaca Holding S.A.
According to the results of the studies, positioning brand equity, and history of Avianca make it the best choice to expand and commercialize the products and services of all the airlines integrated in AviancaTaca Holding S.A.
From its official launch in 2013, the Avianca brand will be adopted as the commercial name for: Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. Avianca and Tampa Cargo S.A., incorporated in Colombia, Aerolíneas Galápagos Aerogal S.A., incorporated in Ecuador and the airlines of the TACA Group: TACA Internacional Airlines S.A. incorporated in El Salvador, Líneas Aéreas Costarricences S.A. LACSA, incorporated in Costa Rica, Transamerican Airlines S.A. (TACA Peru) incorporated in Peru and Aviateca S.A., incorporated in Guatemala.
The companies will retain their legal name and add the trading name Avianca in their respective territory of incorporation. The airlines will maintain their respective legal and labor structures. The brand Avianca will be used in communication with clients and marketing in all the territories where the airlines operate.
After an intense reorganization of operations, with the goal of providing a superior travel experience to customers in Latin America and travelers from across the world, the airlines that conform AviancaTaca Holding S.A. prepare their migration to a single commercial brand. With this decision, the companies are seeking to consolidate their presence in markets and be more competitive in an increasingly complex and demanding environment.
Since the integration announcement in October 2009, the member airlines have moved forward with its modernization and growth program along with its plan to capture synergies. 45 routes to new destinations have been launched, capacity has been expanded by more than 37% and the fleet has been simplified from 11 to 4 types of aircraft families. These efforts, coupled with the adoption of a single technological platform for customer service, unification of the frequent flyer programs under the LifeMiles brand and integration to Star Alliance, sets the foundations to commercialize our products and services under a single brand.
The official launch of the new image and the start of commercialization under the brand will be carried out during the first half of 2013, after complying with the legal requirements in each country. Implementation will be rolled out throughout the year, beginning in the first half with the airlines of the TACA Group, Avianca and Tampa Cargo and Aerogal in the second half (once the Ecuadorean airline completes its technological standardization process and operational integration with the other airlines).
The CEO of AviancaTaca Holding S.A., Fabio Villegas Ramirez, said that: "As part of the integration process, the organization has been very visible driving activities that are highly relevant to the travelers and regions served by the group's airlines. In parallel with the modernization of infrastructure, both on ground and on board, the network expansion and incorporation of new technologyl to improve the travel experience, the companies have simultaneously yielded sought after results in domestic and international markets, as well as impressive customer satisfaction figures, which drive growth and positive financial results."
In announcing the decision to adopt a single commercial brand for the integrated airlines, the Chairman of the Board, Roberto Kriete, noted: "The goal is to position the airlines under the Avianca brand as the Leading Airline in Latin America and the traveler's favorite. It is a company with Latin American roots with the best human talent of the industry in the region, looking to anticipate customer needs and renowned for the superior quality of service. This is how we can make sure that the new Avianca reflects the best operational practices of the airlines of the group enabling a strong presence. Under the brand Avianca we continue to fulfill our mission of integrating El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and the nations of the Americas with the world at large through commercial aviation, which has been the inspiration since the companies were founded. We offer travelers a service that is both competitive, efficient and sustainable and we'll continue creating jobs and aiding the development in the countries where we operate."
In line with the decision to adopt a single commercial brand, expert staff and external consultants are working on the integration project of the Avianca brand image. The new image will be extended to all the products and services of the company, as well as the aircraft, uniforms and spaces used as customer touch points.
Both shareholders and executives of AviancaTaca Holding S.A. are confident that the consolidation of business activities under the Avianca brand constitute a new opportunity to reach the integration objectives. These goals are focused on providing a safe, friendly and efficient service for travelers in the region and across the world, who day after day choose to fly on the route network of the AviancaTaca Holding S.A. airlines.
Company management extend their gratitude and appreciation to the authorities of El Salvador and other countries where the companies of the TACA Group are incorporated, for their continuous support in the business development initiatives over nearly 85 years of uninterrupted operations in the region, enabling progress and improvements in the quality of life for Central American countries and the Americas as a whole.
Top Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. The Avianca familiar red brand will once again be updated for the larger group. Airbus A320-214 N446AV (msn 4046) taxies to the gate at Miami International Airport.
Bottom Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. The TACA brand will now be retired. Airbus A320-233 N680TA (msn 3538) prepares to land at Los Angeles International Airport.
AviancaTaca Holding S.A. reports 2Q net income of $40 million
AviancaTaca Holding (Avianca Colombia and Taca Airlines) (Bogota) reported second quarter 2012 operating revenue of $1.0 billion, a 12.9% increase compared to the same period in 2011. This result is mainly due to a 12.9% increase in pax revenue fueled by an 11.6% increase in passenger traffic compared to the second quarter in 2011.
Capacity, measured in ASK (Available Seats per Kilometer), increased 9.6% in the second quarter of 2012 as a result of the ongoing growth and consolidation strategy of the 4 hubs (Bogota, Lima, San Salvador and San Jose, Costa Rica). During the second quarter the Company opened 5 new routes and added 19 flights to existing routes.
Load factor for the second quarter of 2012 remained unchanged at 77.7% compared to the same period last year.
Operating income in the second quarter of 2012 increased to $22.5 million, boosting operating income for the semester 19.3% compared to the year-earlier period to $70.7 million.
Net profit in the second quarter of 2012 increased 334.3% versus the same period in 2011 to $4.9 million, increasing net profit for the quarter to $40.1 million.
On June 21, 2012, Avianca and Taca Airlines officially joined the Star Alliance.
Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW N936TA (msn 19000215) lands at Miami.
Avianca and TACA Airlines join the Star Alliance
Avianca (Colombia) (Bogota) and TACA Airlines (San Salvador) yesterday (June 21) announced their official entry into the Star Alliance. The airline network is the world´s largest in terms of daily flights, route network, service excellence and number of airline members.
After two years of work in the approval process and with the adoption of the highest standards of operation and service, Avianca and TACA Airlines now offer passengers the opportunity to access this global network, which brings together 28 internationally renowned airlines. It operates more than 4,200 latest generation aircraft, servicing 21,500 daily flights to 1,356 airports in 193 countries.
Star Alliance, with 15 years of experience (since 1997) is recognized as the first truly global airline alliance. Consistent with its goal of offering customers worldwide the largest number of destinations and a great travel experience, it now offers exclusive services and assistance to frequent flyers in 990 airport lounges on all five continents. It has the support of nearly half a million employees in America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.
The Alliance transports an average of 650 million passengers per year and has sales revenues of USD 160bn.
The combined Star Alliance network will provide Avianca and TACA Airlines an opportunity to strengthen their presence in Latin America and the Caribbean in general. Passengers of the global network can quickly and seamlessly fly to over 50 destinations in the region through Avianca and TACA Airlines Hubs in Bogota (Colombia), San Salvador (El Salvador), Lima (Peru) and San Jose (Costa Rica).
Top Copyright Photo: Jay Selman.
Bottom Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough.
United Airlines and Avianca announce a new code share agreement
United Airlines (Chicago) and Avianca (Bogota) signed a codeshare agreement to offer their customers more and improved flight options. The agreement allows both companies to commercialize flights operated by the other under their own code, therefore combining segments of both airlines under a single ticket. The airlines also signed afrequent flyer agreement which enables reciprocal accrual and redemption benefits on the passengers' loyalty program of choice.
Avianca's customers will be able to fly seamlessly to more destinations in the United States, while United customers will benefit from greater access to Colombian destinations. The codeshare agreement is effective for ticket purchase starting on May 22, 2012 for travel starting June 21. The frequent flyer agreement will be effective starting June 21. These agreements form part of the integration process that Avianca and TACA Airlines are undergoing to become member of Star Alliance.
The first phase of implementation enables Avianca's passengers to travel to Denver, Chicago, New York/Newark and Houston, via Miami; to Houston, via Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood; and to Boston, Cleveland, Denver, New Orleans, Chicago, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, San Antonio, Seattle/Tacoma, and Tampa, via Washington (Dulles).
It also offers United customers the opportunity to travel to Barranquilla, Cali, Cartagena, Medellin, and Pereira via Avianca's hub in Bogota; to Barranquilla, Cartagena, Cali, Medellin, and Bogota, via Miami; and to Bogota via Fort Lauderdale/Lauderdale, Washington (Dulles), New York (JFK), and Orlando.
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Bottom Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough.
AviancaTaca Holding S.A. reports a first quarter net profit of $35 million
AviancaTaca Holding S.A., the new holding company of both Avianca (Bogota) and TACA International (San Salvador), reported a first quarter net profit of $35 million.
Read the full report (in Spanish): CLICK HERE
Top Copyright Photo: Luimer Cordero.
Avianca Slide Show: CLICK HERE
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Bottom Copyright Photo: Christian Volpati.
Avianca-TACA reports net income of $109 million in 2011
Avianca (Colombia) (Bogota) and TACA Airlines (Grupo TACA) (San Salvador) (AviancaTaca) reported a combined net income of $109 million in 2011, an increase of 229.7 percent.
Read the full report (in Spanish): CLICK HERE
In October 2009 it was announced that Avianca and TACA would merge their assets in a strategic alliance. Each airline in the group will maintain their own trademark and operations.
Top Copyright Photo: Jay Selman.
Avianca (Colombia) Slide Show: CLICK HERE
Avianca (Brazil) Slide Show: CLICK HERE
TACA Slide Show: CLICK HERE
Bottom Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum.
AviancaTaca firms up order for 51 Airbus A320 aircraft
Avianca (Colombia) Airbus A320-214 N446AV (msn 4046) MIA (Bruce Drum), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
AviancaTaca, which includes subsidiary AeroGal (Ecuador), has signed a purchase agreement for 33 Airbus A320neo and 18 A320 Family aircraft. The order, which is the largest from a single airline in the region in terms of number of aircraft, follows a MOU signed during the Le Bourget Air Show in Paris in June 2011.
AviancaTaca has placed firm orders for 190 Airbus aircraft (including the latest 51) and has currently in service 88 A320 Family aircraft and eight A330. AviancaTaca operates the entire A320 Family, A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum.
Avianca (Colombia) Slide Show: CLICK HERE
AviancaTaca signs MOU for 51 A320 Family aircraft including 33 A320neos
AviancaTaca (Bogota and San Salvador) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus to acquire 51 A320 Family aircraft including 33 A320neos.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Please click on the photo for the full story.
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Avianca-TACA and Copa Airlines to join the Star Alliance
Avianca Airbus A330-243 N973AV (msn 1043) (90 Anos-90 Years) MIA (Brian McDonough), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Avianca (Bogota, TACA (San Salvador) and Copa Airlines (Panama City) have been accepted to join the Star Alliance.
Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. Please click on the photo for additional details about joining the alliance.
OceanAir to become Avianca in Brazil, AeroGal to retain its name
Avianca's (Bogota) CEO German Efromovich gave an interview in Spanish to the Colombian newspaper La Republica. In the interview the CEO talked about the Avianca-TACA merger and what would happen to subsidiaries OceanAir and AeroGal. OceanAir will assume the Avianca brand in Brazil while AeroGal will retain its own brand in Ecuador.
Spanish version of the interview:
Avianca and TACA create a new joint venture
Avianca (Bogota) and TACA (Grupo TACA) (San Salvador) have closed their new shareholders agreement. After completing the required regulatory and antitrust approvals to create the new joint venture, announced in October 2009, Synergy Aerospace Corp., majority shareholder of Avianca, and Kingsland Holding Limited, owner of Grupo TACA, announced they have closed their agreement to officially start its strategic integration.
This agreement allows the shareholders to contribute their investments in Avianca and Grupo TACA into a new company which will be named "AVIANCA-TACA Limited" based in the Bahamas, in which Synergy Aerospace Corporation will own 67 percent and Kingsland Holding Limited the other 33 percent.
Grupo TACA includes TACA International, and its share in LACSA, TACA Peru, AVIATECA, SANSA, La Costena, Aeroperlas and Islena Airlines. AVIANCA includes: Avianca, SAM and TAMPA, as well as the purchase option that Grupo Synergy has in AeroGal in Ecuador and OceanAir in Brazil.
Avianca is adding "90 Anos" to its aircraft in celebration of 90 years of flying
Avianca (Bogota) is adding "90 Anos" (90 Years) stickers to its aircraft to celebrate 90 years of flying.
Copyright Photo: Robert Collazo.
Stay overnight on an ex-Avianca Boeing 727-44 HK-3133X in Costa Rica
Ex-Avianca (Bogota) Boeing 727-44 HK-313X (msn 18895) has been preserved as a resort suite in Costa Verde, Costa Rica.
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TACA and Avianca to merge under one company
Grupo TACA (TACA International) (Transportes Aereos del Continente Americano) (San Salvador) and Avianca (Aerovias del Continente Americano) (Bogota) and all of the subsidiary airlines within the two groups will be merged into one single holding company. The Avianca owners (National Federation of Colombia Coffee Growers and the Synergy Group) will control two-thirds of the new holding company. The Grupo TACA owners will control the remaining one-third of the shares of the new holding company. All airlines will retain their independent brands (however Avianca was consolidating its brands) but each will become subsidiaries of the new holding company.
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Lookie at what my mom just gave me!! This has been passed down from my great grandmother to my grandmother and then to my mom, and tonight, I'm the proud owner. And it works!! Comes complete with extra needles, belts, and all of my grandmother's supplies. Mom has the owner's manual somewhere in her house, but it could take a couple of years to find it. :) As far as she can remember, my great grandmother purchased it from another older lady. Could anyone please give me any info on this model? It's a Franklin, and I'm not sure if that's the model number or not, but there's a number under the slide plate above the bobbin case. It is 178395. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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- Posted by countrygal68 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 10, 07 at 18:20
This was also my grandmother's. I think there's something missing from it. Does anyone have one like this, or seen one like this? This is what it looks like underneath: and then it slides apart. Not sure if it's supposed to do that or not: |
The sewing machine is neat! My MIL had one like that and she sold it for a new, awful Montgomery Ward model... Don't know what you want to know...it's early 20th century...maybe 1910 to 1925. Oak...looks like it's a treadle works....and in good shape. Before you do too much messing, oil it. The table is not as old as the sewing machine....maybe 1940 to '60? It's a dining table for a small space...you are missing the leaves. It folds up into a small space and opens out to seat 6 or 8 for dinner....think that thing is a fold down leg to support the middle. Linda C |
- Posted by countrygal68 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 11, 07 at 0:58
Thanks Linda. I was just curious to find out approx. age of the sewing machine. I was coming up with all types of info on singer machines, but nothing on this one. I couldn't even find one like it on Ebay, and you can find just about anything on Ebay. : ) All of these years, I thought that table was some sort of writing desk, but I knew there was something missing because there's hinge marks? or some kind of marks on the back of it. Do you know of any pics online of a table like it so I could see what it would look like with the leaves. I sure do wish I had the leaves to it, because it would come in handy in my dining room right now. Oh well, thanks again Linda for the info. |
- Posted by countrygal68 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 11, 07 at 10:40
Now I'm feeling pretty stupid!! It expands over 6ft. Here it is fully expanded: Now if I could just talk my FIL into making me some leaves. : ) Thanks again Linda for all your help!! |
Start with the link below. There are lots of old machine lovers there. If you click on the US made machines, you'll see Franklin listed. There are also yahoo groups for treadle machine users and collectors. It's pretty hard to kill a treadle and they are still very popular. Gloris |
Here is a link that might be useful: Needlebar
That table's pretty cool! Are you sure the original leaves aren't stashed somewhere?- I guess if you don't look too close they would just look like boards. |
Here are some photos of one on Craig's list. Sue |
Here is a link that might be useful: Franklin Treadle
- Posted by carola_2007 (My Page) on Fri, Dec 7, 07 at 21:56
I have one almost identical to yours! It belonged to my grandmother, Myrtle Pharis. My grandfather got it for her on their 1st Wedding anniversay. I think that was probably about 1928. I have never seen any one like hers. This is just exciting to see that someone has one like it. Have you found out anything more about it? If you want I can send you a picture of it. I have it displayed in my bedroom. |
Follow-up to damascusannie....I have not yet posted pictures of my Franklin, but the one I referred to (posted by countrygal68) can be found on the GardenWeb site, located on the first page of: Need info on Franklin sewing machine... joesr |
- Posted by damascusannie (My Page) on Tue, Aug 12, 08 at 13:45
Ok, Joesr: the machine shown was made by the Domestic Sewing Machine Company and sold by Sears Roebuck. The decals pattern is called "Scarab" by collectors. According to "The Encyclopedia of Antique Sewing Machines" by Charles B. Law, this model was sold from the 1910s through the early 1930s. However, that particular cabinet was sold in the early 1920s. This is known as a parlor cabinet and was Sear's top-of-the-line model in the early 20s. If your's is in comparable condition to the one shown, it has a fair amount of value. Here in Wisconsin, where treadles are common ($25-50 will usually get you a pretty nice one), I'd expect to pay $100-125 for this machine. Depending on where you live, it could be worth a bit more than that, but probably not more than $200. In this case, the value is almost completely in the cabinet. Domestic was founded in 1864 in Norwalk, OH and continued to make sewing machines until they were purchased by White in 1924. White continued to make this model after the merger, so my friends, Katie who is doing White research and Kelly who is researching Domestic, are in constant communication trying to sort out just when a particular head was made. Annie |
- Posted by steve crum(email@example.com) onWed, Mar 2, 11 at 16:03
Hi, I have franklin just like the one in the picture, cabinet and all.I was wondering were the serial numbers are on it so I can order a new belt and an owners manual and learn how to operate it. Any help that you could give me would deeply appreciated. Thankyou for your tme Sincerely Steve |
Hi Steve Crum, I'm pretty sure that the lady who has the site at the link below can help you with both things. There is an email link for her in the red print at the top on the page. Sue |
Here is a link that might be useful: The Treadler's Village
- Posted by sheilajoyce (My Page) on Fri, Mar 4, 11 at 3:06
Your sewing machine reminds me of the old treadle Singer machine that my mother inherited from my dad's great aunt. It was from the late 1800s and supposedly that aunt sewed a vest with it for the original Tom Thumb. It is an easy machine to thread and sew with. Do you have any of the bobbins? That is the bobbin winder on the lower right. Our machine had a bobbin case too, if I recall correctly. |
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