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Boeing prepares for 747-300 conversion
BOEING HAS solved the last major design issues involved in converting the all-passenger version of the 747-300 to a freighter. The first modification could begin as early as next April. Boeing Wichita's Modification Responsibility Center has already completed engineering work on the 747-300 Combi conversion, and it will ...
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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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Cathay orders second CAE A330
CATHAY PACIFIC Airways has ordered a second Airbus A330 full-flight simulator from CAE Electronics. The A330-300 simulator, with 150¡-wide CAE MaxVue visual-system, will be delivered to Cathay's training centre at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport in the third quarter of 1996, joining an A330/A340 simulator and flight-training device supplied earlier. ...
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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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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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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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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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Confusion hits UK's foreign-pilot policy as Airworld hires Canadians for A320s
UK RULES for granting work permits to non-European Economic Area pilots have been thrown into confusion by a Government decision to approve an application by UK charter airline Airworld to hire Canadian Airbus A320 pilots. The approval comes only weeks after the Government rejected a similar controversial request ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FedEx selects AAR
Federal Express has selected AAR to supply cargo-loading systems for some of the US carrier's Airbus A310-200 freighter fleet. Deliveries of the system, which includes a Teflon-impregnated coating to reduce friction, are scheduled to begin immediately. Source: Flight International
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Atlas Air to sell shares
US cargo carrier Atlas Air plans to sell 3 million shares to help pay for six Boeing 747-200s to be purchased from Thai Airways International. The sale will reduce chairman Michael Chowdry's stake by 6.7%, to 63.5%. Source: Flight International
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United plans to launch all-cargo service to Asia
Graham Warwick/ATLANTA United Airlines plans to launch an all-cargo service between the USA and Asia, using four McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 freighters. Approval is being sought for six flights a week in both directions between Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei and Manila and New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San ...
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Regionals continue to grow in USA
Kevin O'Toole/LONDON WHILE THE MAJOR US carriers continue to make the most of the present business recovery, beneath the surface the second tier of national and regional airline groups are in the throes of making major changes. Perhaps the most visible evidence of these changes ...