On Tuesday October 26, 2010, Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela succeeded Maiquetia Airport flight test DC9-51 aircraft, registration YV137T with capacity for 130 passengers After being recovered in record time by management, adapting to the airworthiness standards set out in the Venezuelan Air Regulation (AVR) No. 121 of the National Civil Aviation Institute (INAC).
YV137T The aircraft which was christened the Neoespartano gentile name honors the state of Nueva Esparta.
The DC9-51 was out of service since 2006 and was subject to a rigorous inspection at its operational (systems and flight controls), security and maintenance as well as internal and external structure, in order to ensure compliance with national regulations and international civil aviation required.
systems have been updated to detect wind shear and the screen was installed multifunctional radar system replaced the ground proximity warning capacity satellite surveying, the GPS navigation system and optimized the data recorder system 11 to 18 parameters.
Likewise, advanced systems were placed smoke detection and fire suppression in cargo compartments, the door was installed in the cockpit security and the satellite location system for emergencies.
Importantly, this plane will be the first DC9 fleet of brand new paint scheme Aeropostal, which appears as the main element of the tricolor flag of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, which currently sports the MD -82.
The YV137T, Ex YV-15C performed its first commercial flight on October 30, 2010 Day successfully and for the time being serving in the national territory. Congratulations to the People of Aeropostal and hope to continue growing and improving so more and more to recover this Venezuelan airline that has served us for so many years.
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