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Korean Air orders shortened A330 for long-range routes
KOREAN AIR has signed a letter of intent for two Airbus A330-200s, the new shortened version of the aircraft aimed at developing thinner, long-range routes. The new commitment is believed to be the conversion of two options taken out with an earlier order for seven A330-300s, and may ...
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Apache AH-64D cleared for sales to SE Asia
THE US Government, as anticipated, has finally cleared the improved McDonnell Douglas AH-64D Apache helicopter for sale to countries in South-East Asia. The move clears the way for the AH-64D to be offered to the Royal Malaysian Air force (RMAF), to meet its pending requirement for an attack ...
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GE90-powered Boeing 777 enters ETOPS test arena
EXTENDED-RANGE-twin-operations (ETOPS) testing on the General Electric GE90-powered Boeing 777 has finally begun, with both companies hopeful of receiving certification by about August. The long-delayed 1,000-cycle ETOPS testing began on 30 March, one day after Boeing received clearance from the US Federal Aviation Administration. The test aircraft, ...
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China deals boost European aerospace
Andrew Doyle/LONDONPaul Lewis/SINGAPORE EUROPE'S AEROSPACE industry, has received a significant boost from the visit of Chinese prime minister Li Peng to France, with Beijing agreeing a major deal with Airbus Industrie, and the surprise signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoI) with Aero International (Regional) (AI(R)) to ...
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CSA buys Boeing
CSA Czech Airlines has placed a firm order for three additional Boeing 737-500s. Orders for a further seven aircraft are subject to future reconfirmation. Together, the ten aircraft are valued at around $350 million. First delivery is scheduled for early 1997. CSA has the right to substitute larger members of ...
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Boeing's high-speed transport efforts
Sir - To learn more about Boeing's high-speed transport efforts, Richard Wiggs (Flight International, 27 March-2 April, P107) should read Chapter 16 and PP267-278 of Robert Serlind's 1992 book Legend and Legacy, the Story of Boeing and its People. Chapter 16 says: "More than $1 billion had been ...
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Swissair expands as Crossair gets route boost
Gunter Endres/BASLE SWISSAIR IS expanding its fleet with orders for five Airbus narrow-bodies and two McDonnell Douglas MD-11s. The order comes as Crossair, the Swiss carrier's regional subsidiary, revealed a boost from taking over a part of its parent company's European and charter business. Swissair is ...
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GEC-Marconi hit by IFE lawsuit as United sues for contract breach
Kieran Daly/LONDON GEC's in-flight entertainment (IFE) unit is paying a hefty price for system deficiencies. Launch customer United Airlines is to sue for alleged breach of contract, and it is unclear whether the system remains on Boeing's list of approved 777 equipment. GEC-Marconi InFlight Systems ...
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Britannia update
Thomson Training & Simulation is to update Britannia Airways' Boeing 757/767-200 full-flight simulator, to add 767-300ER interchange capability, and supply a 757/767 desktop flight-management-system trainer. Thomson Training will replace the Rediffusion-built simulator's flight-management computer with a software simulation in an effort to improve the device's reliability. Source: Flight ...
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Fokker Space buys Fokker controls unit
FOKKER CONTROL Systems (FCS), the Netherlands manufacturer of electric control-loading and motion systems for simulators, has been acquired by Fokker Space. FCS was part of bankrupt Fokker Aircraft. Fokker Space is an independent company not affected by the collapse of the Netherlands' aircraft-manufacturer, says FCS. Schiphol-based FCS produces ...
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Cargo increase
Gemini Air Cargo is to provide World Airways with a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F freighter service between New York and Seoul, South Korea, with three flights weekly. Reston, Virginia-based Gemini purchased six DC-10s from Potomac Financial in September 1995, for freighter conversion by Aeronavali. Three of the aircraft are in service ...
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DASA threatens further cutbacks as losses mount
DAIMLER-BENZ Aerospace (DASA) is to renew its attack on loss-making areas of the business, threatening further tough decisions this year after running up huge losses in 1995 as the company moved to rationalise its activities. Several events during the year combined to worsen the figures, which left ...
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Virgin names the day for EBA take-over
VIRGIN IS to complete its purchase of a 90% stake in EuroBelgian Airlines (EBA) on 30 April, clearing the way for Virgin European Airways to inaugurate low-cost scheduled flights between Brussels and five initial destinations (Flight International, 28 February-5 March, P15). The revised BFr1.8 billion ($59 million) deal, ...
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ValuJet tempers growth as FAA watches watch
VALUJET AIRLINES is to slow its rapid growth for the next few months, citing increased US Federal Aviation Administration safety scrutiny following recent incidents. The low-cost carrier, based in Atlanta, Georgia, will add 13-14 aircraft during 1996, instead of the previously planned 18-24 aircraft. The FAA conducted a ...
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International rival planned for MAS
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE PLANS TO launch a second Malaysian international carrier are being revived, 15 months after flag carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) blocked the start of AirAsia. Heavy Industries of Malaysia (HICOM) and 15% joint-venture partner Mofaz Air are understood to be drawing up new plans ...
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Troubleshooting
FlightSafety International is developing troubleshooting-training programmes for AMR Eagle, to train ATR 42/72 and Saab 340 maintenance technicians. FlightSafety has developed similar programmes for American Airlines, for the Boeing 757, Fokker 100 and McDonnell Douglas MD-80. Source: Flight International
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IAE strives to cut 20% from V2500 operating costs
International Aero Engines (IAE) is working to cut the operating cost of its V2500 powerplant by more than 20%, as part of the company's short-term development plans The move is primarily in response to growing pressure from US carriers to drive down costs, says IAE president Barry ...
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A321 deal breaks Boeing monopoly at Asiana
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE ASIANA AIRLINES OF South Korea has selected the Airbus Industrie A321 rather than the Boeing 737-800 as its next narrow-body passenger aircraft and signed a letter of intent for 18 aircraft. The agreement, expected to be announced shortly, does not include any options ...
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Dornier 328 makes French debut with Proteus
DORNIER HAS made a breakthrough into the French market with its 328. The first of two aircraft has now been delivered to Dijon-based carrier Proteus. The airline will start operating the aircraft this month on Air France/Air Inter regional-express routes, serving destinations such as Frankfurt, Lyon, Milan, Nantes, Strasbourg and ...
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PTI's infra-red system de-ices 727 in 6min
A RADIANT ENERGY de-icing system has been demonstrated to airlines, airports and regulatory authorities at Rochester in New York. The InfraTek system developed by Process Technologies (PTI) burns low-cost natural gas to generate focused infra-red energy which melts the ice and dries the aircraft without damaging the surface or heating ...