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US regionals rebound
A first-half review finds the USA's regional and national carriers in improving health. Kevin O'Toole/LONDON THE MAJOR CARRIERS are not the only ones beginning to benefit from an upturn in the US airline market. With traffic growing relatively robustly and yields at last drifting upwards, the second ...
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R-R signs China deal
Rolls-Royce and Aviation Industries of China (AVIC) have signed an initial joint-venture agreement under which Xian Aero Engines (XAE) will produce blades and vanes for R-R's RB.211-535 turbofan. The agreement is an extension of XAE's programme to produce nozzle guide vanes for the Tay. Source: Flight International
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How to get there
Traditionally, access to the show by road, particularly if trying to arrive before 08.00, has always been hampered by heavy traffic. This has improved in recent years, but it is still advisable to allow plenty of time if travelling from central Paris. Motorists from the centre should take ...
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Dornier Seastar expects to find Asian backing
DORNIER SEASTAR of Germany is confident of soon finding new partners in Asia to back production of its Seastar CD-2 amphibious aircraft, after a key Malaysian investor pulled out of the joint-venture programme. "We're actively looking for new backers, and have already had inquiries from both inside and ...
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CASA plans to develop new transport variants
Julian Moxon/MADRID CASA IS PLANNING developments to each of its military transports as part of a new strategy aimed at further strengthening its position in the sector. A new version of the C.212, the C.212-400, has effectively been launched, equipped with electronic flight-instrumentation system improvements ...
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Canadian scientists tackle icing problems with laser technique
SCIENTISTS AT THE National Research Council Canada (NRC) have developed an innovative laser-based technique for detecting and measuring the thickness of ice on the external surfaces of an aircraft. Designed by the NRC's Institute for Marine Dynamics, the method involves focusing a laser beam on a contaminated surface ...
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BA/KLM set records as traffic takes off
Kevin O'Toole/LONDON BRITISH AIRWAYS impressed analysts with record profits in the June quarter, while KLM followed with another robust performance, helping to underline the strength of demand in Europe's air markets. BA's net profits rose above £100 million ($160 million) for the quarter, the first ...
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Lucas picks up more Boeing work
Lucas Aerospace Cargo Systems of the USA is to supply aluminium structural assemblies for Boeing 767 flap-track fairings, under a contract awarded by BP Chemicals. The deal valued at over $5 million, runs until 2001, and Lucas will begin just-in-time deliveries of the kits this year. BP Chemicals ...
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NASA puts JAST model through hover tests
AN 86%-SCALE MODEL OF THE FUSELAGE of the Lockheed Martin Joint Advanced Strike Technology (JAST) demonstrator aircraft, constructed from glass-reinforced plastics and steel, is being used for hover testing at NASA Ames Research Center, California. A screened cover protects the Pratt & Whitney F100-220 main engine and Allison Engines shaft-driven ...
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P&W and Energomash join for motor study
Graham Warwick/ATLANTA PRATT & WHITNEY and Russian rocket-engine manufacturer NPO Energomash are jointly studying a tri-propellant motor for NASA's X-33 reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology-demonstrator. Near-full-scale combustion tests are being conducted in Russia under NASA contract, says the US Company. News of the tie-up emerged ...
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AkroTech introduces two-seat G-200
AKROTECH AVIATION has introduced a two-seat version of its G-200 aerobatic kitplane. First flight of the Giles G-202 is scheduled for September. The kit price is $54,500, excluding engine and avionics. The aircraft will be suitable for unlimited-class competition aerobatics. Troutdale, Oregon-based AkroTech says that performance differences between the G-200 ...
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Europeans united on Sino-Korean 100-seat aircraft
A SENIOR SOUTH Korean industry source has confirmed that a joint European aerospace delegation, including British Aerospace, is due to visit Beijing soon to discuss development with China and South Korea of a new 100- to 120-seat passenger aircraft. China and South Korea are expected to select a ...
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Thai needs new aircraft and another chairman
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE Thai Airways International is considering purchasing the Airbus Industrie A340, or additional McDonnell Douglas (MDC) MD-11 tri-jets to meet its requirement for new long-range aircraft for use on thin routes. The aircraft are needed to replace larger Boeing 747-400s on existing under-utilised routes ...
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Cathay profits turn up over first half of 1995
CATHAY PACIFIC produced a better-than-expected performance for the first half of 1995, after overcoming what the airline admits was a poor start to the year. Japan's Kobe earthquake early in the year resulted in the cancellation of ten Cathay flights and added further gloom to the already depressed ...
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Northwest and KLM increase US-Europe frequencies
NORTHWEST AIRLINES and KLM will inaugurate a joint daily non-stop service between Washington's Dulles International and Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on 29 October, replacing the present thrice-weekly frequencies. The new service will be flown with McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30s. The two airlines now offer joint schedules from 11 North American ...
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More Alitila 767s
Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE), in conjunction with Ansett Worldwide Aviation Services, has wet-leased three new-build Boeing 767-300ERs to Alitalia. The first aircraft was delivered in early August, with the remaining two scheduled for delivery in November and February 1996. The three 767s were ordered from Boeing by SALE in ...
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SIA considers new regional-jet options
SINGAPORE AIRLINES (SIA) is considering a longer-term requirement for a smaller regional passenger jet, in addition to its yet-to-be selected "Y-aircraft", to complete replacement of its Airbus A310-200/300 fleet. The airline is examining options for a "W-aircraft" to supplement its future Y-aircraft and replace the A310 on lower-density ...
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Estonian may take Finnish partner
FINNAIR IS BEING tipped the most likely among the three contenders to become the chosen partner for Estonian Air, the privatisation of which is scheduled for 1996. The others are Lufthansa and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS). An equity-based alliance with Finnair would provide the airline with access to long-haul markets. ...
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Improved CFM56 for heavier A321
Guy Norris/LOS ANGELES CFM International is offering an upgraded version of its CFM-56-5B, as a power plant contender for the Airbus A321-200, a heavier 89t growth version of the Airbus A321. The 142kN (32,000lb)-thrust engine, dubbed the CFM-56-5B3/P, incorporates the CFM56-5B/P core on which ground ...
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IPTN wins approval as N-250 flies
Paul Lewis/BANDUNG IPTN SAYS that it has been given approval by Indonesian President Suharto to begin design of its proposed 100-seat N-2130 regional twinjet, further fuelling IPTN's ambitions for a family of regional aircraft. Suharto has warned of the risks that, "other countries may pass ...