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CFMI faces new 737 test hurdle
CFM INTERNATIONAL (CFMI) is redesigning the fan-blade-retention device on the CFM56-7B2 for the third time in an attempt to complete certification testing for the engine type for the new-generation Boeing 737. The new test will take place "around the end of September", says CFMI, which realises that ...
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Boeing 737 mystery prompts airworthiness directives
Ramon Lopez/WASHINGTON DC and David Learmount/LONDON The US National Transportation Safety Board's investigation into the USAir Pittsburgh crash has spawned airworthiness directives (ADs) requiring changes in the Boeing 737 flight-control system. This comes despite the fact that the investigation, the most exhaustive in the board's history, has failed ...
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GE/P&W will finalise GP7000 by year end
THE GENERAL Electric-Pratt & Whitney Engine Alliance joint venture will complete definition of the GP7000 baseline design for the proposed Boeing 747-X series by the end of the year to meet an entry-into-service target of 2000 (Flight International, 4-10 September). The partners aim to begin a 36-month development ...
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GE favours 'new' engine for A340
General Electric's exclusive engine-study agreement with Airbus Industrie on a power plant for the growth version of the Airbus A340-600 is leaning towards the development of an all-new engine. The studies, due to be completed in October, are widely expected to recommend a derivative of the CF6 series, ...
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Airbus 'catches Boeing' as it announces 32 orders
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE has collected new orders for a total of 32 aircraft from Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and FedEx. The orders come as Airbus declares itself "neck and neck" with Boeing in sales in the first eight months of this year. Asiana of South Korea has been ...
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Asiana wants additional power for 777-300 fleet
GENERAL ELECTRIC and Rolls-Royce are being pressed by Asiana Airlines to commit to development of higher-thrust engines to power Boeing 777-300s. The South Korean carrier has specified that it wants a 430kN (98,000lb)-thrust engine to power its planned fleet of aircraft. The yet-to-be-selected engine is needed by early ...
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Lufthansa takes MD-11s, USAir talks -95s
Guy Norris/FARNBOROUGH McDONNELL DOUGLAS (MDC) is in final negotiations with USAir for a huge MD-95 twinjet order, thought to include more than 50 aircraft on firm order and 50 on option. News of the USAir talks comes hot on the heels of the sale of up to ...
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MDC wins $1.3 billion order from Lufthansa
Lufthansa Cargo has ordered a fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11F long-range trijet freighters in a deal potentially worth $1.3 billion, it was announced at the show yesterday. The deal covers five firm MD-11 freighters, worth $550 million, and options for seven more. It represents a breakthrough for McDonnell ...
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Flying display
Today's flying display (correct at time of going to press) : 14.15 A330/A340; 14.27 Embraer 145; 14.34 Firefly; 14.41 Super Tucano/Hawk 100; 14.52 Eurofighter 2000; 14.58 Tornado GR1; 15.05 Gripen; 15.12 Harrier GR7; 15.20 Aero L59; 15.27 Grob 115TA; 15.33 MiG AT; 15.40 F-16; 15.46 Yak-52; 15.51 Rafale/Falcon 2000/Falcon ...
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Orders for Embraer
Embraer, fresh from its massive order from Continental Express, has received orders for a further two EMB-145s and five options for the type from Regional Airlines of France. Embraer president Maurício Botelho reveals that seven EMB-120 Brasilias had been sold to an unnamed customer. Source: Flight ...
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Hawkeye in bid for radar paltform role
Northrop Grumman's E-2C Hawkeye is to continue with its sales offensive in southern Europe in spite of the company's link-up with Lockheed Martin, announced this week at Farnborough, to market alternative airborne early warning (AEW) platforms. "The Hawkeye is going to Madrid, Ankara and Athens after Farnborough," says Robert ...
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Study proves turbofan 30-seater feasability
A technical study by Fairchild Dornier has confirmed the feasibility of a turbofan version of the Dornier 328 - the first turbofan in the 30-seat market. Next week, the company will launch a major exercise to get a market view on future developments of the 328. As well ...
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New concept challenges reverse thrust thinking
A novel concept that could change the way manufacturers look at thrust reversers was unveiled at Farnborough on Wednesday by French firm Hurel-Dubois. Called Papillon, it is a bypass thrust reverser which is aimed specifically at underwing-mounted bypass systems. "This proves our commitment to innovation," says commercial director ...
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Would-be pilots can have a go in simulators
Aerospace industry executives who have always looked at the pilot and thought "I could do that" can now get the chance to prove it, thanks to British Airways. BA has decided to take out its mobile simulator to corporate events to allow executives - key business customers of the ...
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Torque control helps cut turboprop cabin noise
American firm Lord has developed an improved torque constraint system for turboprop applications. The system can be seen on the stand in Hall 1/C22. "The new technology uses fluid to provide improved isolation from vibration, and yet reduce the weight of the rod-ends while lengthening their life from ...
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Flying display
Today's flying display (correct at time of going to press): 14.15 A330/A340; 14.26 Ka-50; 14.31 Embraer 145; 14.38 Firefly; 14.45 Super Tucano/Hawk 100; 14.56 Eurofighter 2000; 15.02 Tornado GR1; 15.09 Gripen; 15.16 Harrier GR7; 15.24 Aero L59; 15.31 Grob 115TA; 15.38 F-16; 15.44 Yak-52; 15.49 Rafale/Falcon 2000/Falcon 900; ...
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The voice of Farnborough enjoys every moment
When Stratton Richey arrived at rain-soaked Farnborough yesterday, he surveyed the clag and thought "brilliant". Richey, the airshow commentator, immediately knew that the early morning bad weather would disappear by the afternoon, clearing the skies for a full flying display programme. Richey is the man behind the microphone ...
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New gyros
Honeywell will supply Airbus with new digital ring laser gyros (RLG) that trim around 13kg from each aircraft. The GG1320 digital gyro is at the heart of Honeywell's integrated 4-MCU-size Air Data/Inertial Reference System and will replace current generation analog RLGs on the A320, A319, A321, A330 and A340 ...
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Change drives GE to new heights of performance
This year is a "defining year" for GE Aircraft Engines, with a range of initiatives and achievements, said company president and CEO Gene Murphy at the Show. Against a background of economic recovery in which airlines are returning to profit, GE has market leadership and has achieved a number ...
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Free flight no longer a flight of fantasy
In six months, the transition to free flight has progressed ten years, says Clay Jones, vice-president and general manager of Rockwell Collins Air Transport division. Speaking at the show, he says: "A lot has occurred since I spoke in Singapore about the transition to free flight. I said ...