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-Steps up tempo of long-range 777 work
Boeing has revealed new details of its plans for heavier versions of the 777, which will be led by the -200X effort, which the company hopes to launch, along with the -300X, at the time of the Paris air show in June. The projected entry-into-service date for the ...
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Over to you, Airbus
Surprise and, in some cases, relief, have greeted Boeing's sudden decision to drop its 747-500X and -600X programme. Despite signs of back-pedalling by Boeing, the airlines and engine makers appear to have been caught off-guard, although it was the carriers' indifference which put paid to the project. Rival ...
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Cathay will launch FANS 747 flights by year's end
Cathay Pacific Airways plans to finish equipping its entire fleet of Boeing 747-400s with future-air-navigation system (FANS-1) equipment by March and hopes to be operating on the first communications, navigation and surveillance/air-traffic-management (CNS/ATM) route across the northern Pacific Ocean by the end of the year. The Hong Kong ...
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The big issue
BOEING'S REVELATION that it will not be competing in the very-large-airliner market with a derivative of the 747, thus apparently leaving Airbus Industrie's A3XX with a clear run, has certainly raised more questions than answers. While attention has focused on Boeing's doubts about lack of "sufficient market demand" ...
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P&W proposes Asian F-16 engine upgrade
Pratt & Whitney is pushing its further improved F100-229 Increased Performance Engine (IPE) (Plus) to Asian air forces as an upgrade option for the Lockheed Martin F-16C/D, with Singapore and South Korea likely candidates for the upgrade. The engine, which has also been designated as the -229A, is ...
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R-R and airlines wrangle over cost of -524G/H problems
Rolls-Royce is facing demands that it bear the brunt of the massive costs airlines are incurring because of reliability and performance shortfalls of their RB.211-524G/H engines. The problems, which affect more than 100 RB.211-powered Boeing 747-400s and 767-300s, are estimated already to have cost the airlines more than $200 million ...
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Fairchild Dornier selects P&WC for new turbofan-powered 328
Fairchild Dornier has selected Pratt &Whitney Canada to supply a powerplant for the proposed turbofan-powered derivative of its 328 regional turboprop aircraft. According to North American sources, the companies were poised to sign a contract at the time of going to press, once a final offset question had ...
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Bombardier gives go-ahead to CRJ-X
BOMBARDIER'S BOARD has approved the launch of the CRJ-X stretched, 70-seat derivative of the Canadair Regional Jet. Bombardier's Regional Aircraft division says that it has firm orders for the CRJ-X from "at least one" customer, although the manufacturer declines to give details. The first flight is planned for ...
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AI(R) hunts for Jet risk-sharing partners
Aero International (Regional) (AI(R))has formally launched the search for risk-sharing partners to join the $1 billion development of the proposed new AI(R)Jet family of 58- and 68-seat regional jets. Aerostructures companies from Asia, Europe and North America were invited to a programme briefing at Toulouse on 22 January, ...
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Hispano Suiza
Yves Imbert has been elected chairman and chief executive officer of Spanish engine manufacturer Hispano-Suiza, replacing Raymond Poggi, who has moved to Snecma. Imbert was previously chairman and chief executive officer of Sochata, the engine repair sudsidiary of Snecma. Source: Flight International
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Saab aircraft
Gert Schyborger, president of the defence electronics company Celsius-Tech, has been appointed president of Saab Aircraft, succeeding Hans Kruger, who is now president of Industrigruppen JAS. Source: Flight International
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Derlan gears up
Derlan Industries says it has received a letter of intent from General Electric Aircraft Engines, covering the supply of 600 accessory gearboxes and associated equipment for GE's CF34 turbofan. The contract will be worth C$42 million ($31 million), says Derlan, of Ontario, Canada, with deliveries running from this year until ...
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Tanks for business 737
Boeing has placed a long-term order of more than $100 million with Colombia, Maryland-based PATS for long-range fuel tanks to be installed as standard on its corporate derivative of the 737-700, the Boeing Business Jet. Source: Flight International
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Calibration shortlist
Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB)has narrowed its choice of new flight-inspection aircraft down to the de Havilland Dash 8-300 and Saab 2000, and expects to make its final selection on 13 February. The Japanese require five aircraft to replace six elderly Nihon YS-11 turboprops. Plans call for first two flight-calibration ...
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Malev privatisation
Hungary is reported to be looking at a further step in the privatisation of flag carrier Malev. The state could reduce its holding from 64% to just over 50%. The first stage of privatisation took place in December 1992 when Alitalia took a 30%stake, with 5% going to an Italian ...
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Airmotive acquired
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has acquired a majority stake in Airmotive Ireland, following intense negotiations on possible technical co-operation between LHT and Airmotive parent Aer Lingus. Airmotive focuses on servicing Pratt & Whitney JT8 and JT9 engines as well as CFM International CFM56s. Its 1996 turnover was $100 million, about a ...
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Atlas buys PAL 747-200
US all-cargo carrier Atlas Air has purchased a General Electric CF6-powered Boeing 747-200B, now operated by Philippine Airlines on lease. The aircraft will be converted into freighter configuration. Source: Flight International
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Embraer's ExpressJet
Continental Express' new 50-seat Embraer EMB-145s will initiate "ExpressJet" services from Cleveland on 1 March to Greensboro, Hartford, Milwaukee, St Louis and Minneapolis. Source: Flight International
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Dragon Airbus
Dragonair of Hong Kong has confirmed an order for a sixth Rolls-Royce Trent 700-powered Airbus A330-300. The new aircraft is scheduled for delivery in late 1998. The airline recently ordered two more Airbus A320s, with options for another five, and it is to lease a fifth A330 from International Lease ...