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Dunlop benefits
The UK manufacturing industry in Britain may be suffering as a result of the strength of sterling, but for Dunlop Equipment the British Airways order for Airbus A320 aircraft offers a ray of light in the gloom of uncertainty. Dunlop Equipment, the Coventry-based aircraft component manufacturer, supplies solenoid and ...
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New amphibian inspired by yacht design ideas
Mike Martin A fresh concept in amphibious aircraft will be unveiled at Farnborough '98. The six-seat Centaur is said by its designer to have resolved key issues associated with amphibians. "The evolution of amphibians over the last 30 to 50 years has tended to show certain drawbacks," ...
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BA order boosts IAE to record heights
As announced at the show yesterday, International Aero Engines (IAE) president and chief executive officer Barry Eccleston is headed for a new career with Fairchild Aerospace. He leaves the engine company on an undisputed high note. Firm and option business won during the last eight months totals $5.7 billion - ...
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Detailed talks on UAE F-16 order planned
Tim Ripley Lockheed Martin is to start negotiations with the United Arab Emirates this month to finalise their $8 billion order for 80 advanced F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft. Senior US Senators have indicated that they will give the deal the go-ahead, opening the way for the aerospace ...
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Order-rich R-R sees no need for mergers
Geoff Thomas Rolls-Royce chairman Sir Ralph Robins does not see any need for further consolidation between the world's 'big three' engine manufacturers. Speaking at Farnborough '98, he says that there is room for all three companies - R-R, Pratt and Whitney and GE - each having around a ...
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CFM launches studies into engine needs
Engine maker CFM International has launched a three-year advanced technology acquisition programme, called Project TECH56, designed to identify, determine the feasibility of, and validate future engine technology needs. Speaking at Farnborough, Gerard Laviec, CFM International's president and chief executive officer, says: "We are the market leader and will continue ...
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Cathay prepares to 'mothball' last 747-200s
Cathay Pacific Airways says it will be forced to 'mothball' its remaining Boeing 747-200s if it cannot sell or lease them by the end of this year. The Hong Kong-based carrier owns seven 747-200 "Classics", and has been attempting to sell or lease them since March this year as ...
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Qantas to upgrade RB.211 engine fleet
Qantas Airways has become the latest airline to opt for Rolls Royce's up-grade of RB.211-524G engines to the improved -524G-T. Rolls-Royce managing director for airlines, John Cheffins, says engines powering 18 of Qantas's 747-400s, plus spares, will be retrofitted. Cheffins would not give the value of the deal, but ...
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Celebration marks IAE sales milestone
It was large drinks all round at the International Aero Engines stand in Hall 4 to celebrate the delivery to Lufthansa of the 1,000th V2500 engine. Barry Eccleston, IAE president and chief executive officer, was joined by representatives of the companies that make up IAE and Jan Peter Jansen of ...
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Airbus to decide on A318 by year-end
Mike Martin Airbus Industrie will make a launch decision on the 100-seat A318 aircraft by the end of the year - and has chosen the Pratt & Whitney PW6000 engine for the aircraft, it was announced at the show yesterday. The decision sees the European company move away ...
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State-of-the-art systems cut costs
Steve Nichols SITA is showing airshow visitors how its latest IT and telecommunication systems can cut aircraft operating costs and increase operating efficiencies. The company (Hall 1, Stand D37) is using Farnborough to demonstrate its AeroNet intranet service and launch its publicly-accessible web site (www.sita.net). Designed as ...
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IAE celebrates 1000th V2500
International Aero Engines will mark the delivery of its 1,000th V2500 engine today in a celebration ceremony at the show. The engine is being delivered to Lufthansa. The ceremony will cap what is proving to be an exciting year for IAE. The company has clocked up six new customers this ...
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CFM56 rating
A higher thrust rated version of the CFM International CFM56-7, the 27,300lb (121.5kN)-thrust -7B27, is entering service on the higher gross weight Boeing 737-800s. The engine has been offered by Boeing since the completion of the -800 certification effort and provides a 1,000lb thrust boost over the previous highest thrust ...
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JSF X-35 remains on schedule despite late controls change
Graham Warwick/WASHINGTON DC Lockheed Martin says it is on schedule to fly the X-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) concept demonstrator aircraft (CDA) in 2000, despite a late change to the fly-by-wire flight control computer. An advanced computer under development by Lockheed Martin Controls will now be used instead of the ...
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Seeking quiet
Paul Seidenman/SAN FRANCISCO Airport noise regulations worldwide are becoming ever stricter, putting airframe and engine manufacturers under increasing pressure to deliver quieter aircraft. In the USA, NASA's Advanced Subsonic Technology (AST) programme is a joint government-industry research effort which names aircraft noise reduction as a primary objective. Running since ...
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Found finds first customers for new Bush Hawk
Found Aircraft Canada is assembling the first pre-production Bush Hawk light utility aircraft, with a maiden flight expected by early October. The aircraft will be used to certificate modifications to the original 1960s vintage Found FBA-2C design, which will be incorporated into new production aircraft. Found hopes to begin deliveries ...
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Jetcruzer sales accelerate as flight testing continues
Guy Norris/Los Angeles Advanced Aerodynamics & Structures (AASI) has taken orders worth more than $180 million for 150 Jetcruzer 500s, as a third aircraft is prepared to join the certification programme. The Long Beach, California-based start-up manufacturer reached the new sales mark after taking a further 23 orders ...
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Meridian on course for 2000 certification
Graham Warwick/WASHINGTON DC New Piper Aircraft flew the single-turboprop Malibu Meridian for the first time on 21 August, 10 days ahead of schedule. The Vero Beach, Florida-based manufacturer says there were "no major problems" on the maiden flight of the turboprop derivative of its Malibu Mirage high-performance piston single. ...
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Airbus breaks into BA with huge A320 order
Max Kingsley-Jones/TOULOUSE Airbus Industrie has landed one of the biggest deals in its history with British Airways' decision to place an order for up to 188 A320 family aircraft - the first time it has placed an order with the European consortium. The deal was only done after BA ...
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Rolls-Royce improves V2500 production times
International Aero Engines (IAE) partner Rolls-Royce has cut the lead time from 60 to 10 days for manufacturing compressor discs and drums for the IAE V2500 turbofan. The improvement has been achieved thanks to a new £2 million ($3.2 million) "lean" production cell, opened at R-R's Derby, UK, base ...