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Peace Programme
Jeff Peace has been appointed programme manager for Boeing's 777-200X/300X derivatives, as the manufacturer moves towards a launch of the long-range twinjets at the Paris air show in June. Peace was formerly programme manager of the 777-300, the first example of which is now being assembled. ...
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CFMI says CFM56 DACproblem will be solved by July
CFM International (CFMI) expects by July to begin delivering redesigned turbine rear-frames (TRFs) for CFM56-5A/B double annular combustor (DAC) engines on national carriers Swissair and Austrian Airlines Airbus A319s, A320s and A321s. The revised TRFs should finally allow the two carriers to lift artificial flight-cycle limits on the ...
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DHL Europe closes on widebody freighters
DHL International is discussing the wet-lease of a small fleet of Airbus A300B4 freighters for its intra-European operations later this year, but is focusing on the Boeing 757/767 for its longer-term plans. Gordon Olafson, transport director for DHL International Europe, says that the company is looking to add ...
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Smiths advance
The surge in Boeing deliveries helped profits at the Smiths Industries aerospace business, where core contracts include the 737 flight -management system (FMS). Profits were up by one-third at nearly ú23 million for the half year to the end of January. Smiths says that it is actively looking for new ...
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Training together
OPINION DIFFERS on how good, or bad, a year 1996 was for the commercial ßight-simulator industry, but manufacturers agree that sales will increase over the next two years before the boom cycle ends in 1999 and business returns to what passes for normal in this dynamic industry sector. ...
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The big one
Mid-September is the deadline for what may be regarded as the most important launch in the history of the European space programme - the Ariane 502. If the second European Space Agency (ESA) development flight of the Ariane 5 satellite launcher is successful, the $366 million loss of the 501 ...
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American Eagle returns to AI(R) with order for 12 ATR 72-210s
European regional airline consortium Aero International (Regional) (AI(R)) has signed with AMR subsidiary American Eagle for the purchase of 12 ATR 72-210A turboprops. The deal is seen as being of significance since it represents the return to favour of the type in North America following a slump in ...
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American loses Boeing delivery positions
AMERICANAIRLINES expects to have to retain and fit hushkits to additional Boeing 727s because of the delay in delivery of new Boeing aircraft resulting from the airline's failure to agree a new contract with its pilots. The 20-year, 630-aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing, announced in November 1996, was ...
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Sun is set to sell majority in Air Belgium
Sun International of Belgium is to sell its majority share in troubled charter airline Air Belgium. Talks are being held with undisclosed interests. Group chief executive Marc Vanmoerkerke says that a deal will be signed by June. Sun International owns 65% of Air Belgium shares. The remaining 35% ...
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US Airways deal under threat
THE DEAL between US Airways and Airbus Industrie for up to 400 new aircraft will expire on 30 September, unless the US carrier is able to win major contract concessions with its workers. The deadline was disclosed for the first time by senior US Airways management during a ...
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Pentagon warns on China's ballistic missiles
China is pursuing a broad range of force-modernisation projects, including the development of an air-launched cruise missile as well as land-mobile inter-continental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), the procurement of an airborne-early-warning (AEW) aircraft, and consideration of building an aircraft carrier. The US Department of Defense's Selected Military Capabilities of ...
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Aster intercepts
The Franco-Italian Aster 15 air-defence missile has been successfully tested intercepting a simulated sea-skimming missile flying at 30ft (10m ) above the waves, following a vertical launch from a shore-based naval launcher. The Aster 15 intercepted the C22 target 7km (4nm) from the firing point, following a 10s supersonic flight. ...
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Iberia closes in on major order to replace ageing Boeing 727s
Iberia is evaluating Boeing and Airbus narrowbody types as it moves towards placing an order later this year for at least 28 aircraft, to replace its fleet of ageing 155-seat Boeing 727-200s. The Spanish flag carrier says that the order will be divided between aircraft in the 200-seat ...
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Indian Airlines puts A300s up for sale
A global tender for the sale of three Airbus A300s has been floated by Indian Airlines as plans to renew and expand its fleet gain pace. The carrier plans to phase out all ten of its A300s within the next two or three years. The three aircraft now ...
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777-300 assembly
The first main wing spar for the initial Boeing 777-300 was "loaded" into the automated drilling and fastening machine at the company's Everett plant on 7 April, marking the start of major assembly. Boeing had expected to start major assembly in March, but still expects to roll out the aircraft ...
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UPS to Manila
UPS Airlines has launched a new service to Manila in the Philippines, using a McDonnell Douglas (MDC) DC-8 freighter. The service will be operated five times a week from UPS' Taipei cargo hub to Manila, en route to Singapore. The parcels-carrier's main competitor, FedEx, is to extend its Asian cargo ...
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Sextant success
French avionics manufacturer Sextant Avionique will supply the secondary integrated flight-control system, stall-protection system and electronic integrated standby instruments for the Bombardier CRJ-700 regional jet. Source: Flight International
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Singapore Airlines outlines initial 777 plans
Singapore Airlines (SIA) plans to use its initial Boeing 777-200 twinjets, due for delivery this year, to increase capacity on Airbus A310 routes and to add flight frequencies on services which are now operated with larger Boeing 747s. The first aircraft is scheduled to be handed over by Boeing in ...
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workshop...
++ Florida-based AeroCorp has won heavy maintenance work for 30 Boeing 727s from two airlines. American Trans Air has agreed a 20 aircraft "nose-to-tail" deal worth $15 million covering maintenance of its 727s for 1997 and 1998. Sun Country has signed a similar agreement, worth more than $5 million, covering ...
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Chek Lap Kok fees create conflict
CONTROVERSY IS mounting over the level of user charges proposed for Hong Kong's new Chek Lap Kok (CLK) Airport, with airlines and the tourism lobby arguing that the rise in fees would damage competitiveness. The concerns surfaced in the Hong Kong Legislature's 1997/8 budget debate, with concerns voiced ...