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Boeing launches 757 stretch
BOEING IS going ahead with its long-awaited 757-300 stretch variant after negotiating "a proposal" for up to 24 aircraft with the German charter airline, Condor Flugdienst. The deal covers firm orders worth $875 million for 12 aircraft (formerly designated the -300X) and 12 options. Boeing says: "The order ...
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MDC studies new MD-90 wing
McDONNELL DOUGLAS (MDC) has revealed studies of a re-winged MD-90 twinjet, which would give it transcontinental range and clear the way for the future development of a new series of derivatives. "It would be an all new wing not a revised version of the present one," says the ...
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GE favours 'new' engine for A340
General Electric's exclusive engine-study agreement with Airbus Industrie on a power plant for the growth version of the Airbus A340-600 is leaning towards the development of an all-new engine. The studies, due to be completed in October, are widely expected to recommend a derivative of the CF6 series, ...
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Airbus 'catches Boeing' as it announces 32 orders
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE has collected new orders for a total of 32 aircraft from Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and FedEx. The orders come as Airbus declares itself "neck and neck" with Boeing in sales in the first eight months of this year. Asiana of South Korea has been ...
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Continental lifts Embraer into regional record book
EMBRAER HAS secured what could prove to be the largest order in the history of regional jets, following a decision by Continental Express to purchase 25 EMB-145s and take 175 options. The firm portion of the deal has been valued at $375 million by the Brazilian company. In ...
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Samsung makes offer for Fokker
SAMSUNG OF South Korea has made an offer to receivers to purchase the bankrupt Dutch aerospace manufacturer Fokker. Industry sources say that South Korean interest has firmed up in recent weeks, and a tentative offer has been made. Russian manufacturer Yakovlev is also continuing to discuss a possible ...
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AI(R) and Bombardier vie for regional-jet market
THE BATTLE TO dominate the regional-jet market is set to intensify, with Aero International (Regional) (AI(R)) and Bombardier preparing to launch new 70-seat aircraft within the next nine months. AI(R) has unveiled plans to begin full-scale development of its proposed AI(R) 70 twinjet by mid-1997. The first prototype, ...
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MDC wins $1.3 billion order from Lufthansa
Lufthansa Cargo has ordered a fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11F long-range trijet freighters in a deal potentially worth $1.3 billion, it was announced at the show yesterday. The deal covers five firm MD-11 freighters, worth $550 million, and options for seven more. It represents a breakthrough for McDonnell ...
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Flying display
Today's flying display (correct at time of going to press) : 14.15 A330/A340; 14.27 Embraer 145; 14.34 Firefly; 14.41 Super Tucano/Hawk 100; 14.52 Eurofighter 2000; 14.58 Tornado GR1; 15.05 Gripen; 15.12 Harrier GR7; 15.20 Aero L59; 15.27 Grob 115TA; 15.33 MiG AT; 15.40 F-16; 15.46 Yak-52; 15.51 Rafale/Falcon 2000/Falcon ...
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Orders for Embraer
Embraer, fresh from its massive order from Continental Express, has received orders for a further two EMB-145s and five options for the type from Regional Airlines of France. Embraer president Maurício Botelho reveals that seven EMB-120 Brasilias had been sold to an unnamed customer. Source: Flight ...
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Hawkeye in bid for radar paltform role
Northrop Grumman's E-2C Hawkeye is to continue with its sales offensive in southern Europe in spite of the company's link-up with Lockheed Martin, announced this week at Farnborough, to market alternative airborne early warning (AEW) platforms. "The Hawkeye is going to Madrid, Ankara and Athens after Farnborough," says Robert ...
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Study proves turbofan 30-seater feasability
A technical study by Fairchild Dornier has confirmed the feasibility of a turbofan version of the Dornier 328 - the first turbofan in the 30-seat market. Next week, the company will launch a major exercise to get a market view on future developments of the 328. As well ...
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New concept challenges reverse thrust thinking
A novel concept that could change the way manufacturers look at thrust reversers was unveiled at Farnborough on Wednesday by French firm Hurel-Dubois. Called Papillon, it is a bypass thrust reverser which is aimed specifically at underwing-mounted bypass systems. "This proves our commitment to innovation," says commercial director ...
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Would-be pilots can have a go in simulators
Aerospace industry executives who have always looked at the pilot and thought "I could do that" can now get the chance to prove it, thanks to British Airways. BA has decided to take out its mobile simulator to corporate events to allow executives - key business customers of the ...
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Torque control helps cut turboprop cabin noise
American firm Lord has developed an improved torque constraint system for turboprop applications. The system can be seen on the stand in Hall 1/C22. "The new technology uses fluid to provide improved isolation from vibration, and yet reduce the weight of the rod-ends while lengthening their life from ...
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Flying display
Today's flying display (correct at time of going to press): 14.15 A330/A340; 14.26 Ka-50; 14.31 Embraer 145; 14.38 Firefly; 14.45 Super Tucano/Hawk 100; 14.56 Eurofighter 2000; 15.02 Tornado GR1; 15.09 Gripen; 15.16 Harrier GR7; 15.24 Aero L59; 15.31 Grob 115TA; 15.38 F-16; 15.44 Yak-52; 15.49 Rafale/Falcon 2000/Falcon 900; ...
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The voice of Farnborough enjoys every moment
When Stratton Richey arrived at rain-soaked Farnborough yesterday, he surveyed the clag and thought "brilliant". Richey, the airshow commentator, immediately knew that the early morning bad weather would disappear by the afternoon, clearing the skies for a full flying display programme. Richey is the man behind the microphone ...
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New gyros
Honeywell will supply Airbus with new digital ring laser gyros (RLG) that trim around 13kg from each aircraft. The GG1320 digital gyro is at the heart of Honeywell's integrated 4-MCU-size Air Data/Inertial Reference System and will replace current generation analog RLGs on the A320, A319, A321, A330 and A340 ...
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Change drives GE to new heights of performance
This year is a "defining year" for GE Aircraft Engines, with a range of initiatives and achievements, said company president and CEO Gene Murphy at the Show. Against a background of economic recovery in which airlines are returning to profit, GE has market leadership and has achieved a number ...
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Free flight no longer a flight of fantasy
In six months, the transition to free flight has progressed ten years, says Clay Jones, vice-president and general manager of Rockwell Collins Air Transport division. Speaking at the show, he says: "A lot has occurred since I spoke in Singapore about the transition to free flight. I said ...