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Skywatch certified
BFGoodrich has won UK certification for its Skywatch traffic advisory system, which interrogates aircraft transponders and alerts the pilot to potential traffic conflicts. Source: Flight International
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Bristow order launches AB139
Kate Sarsfield/LONDON Bell/Agusta Aerospace has clinched the first order for its $6 million AB139 from UK operator Bristow Helicopters, three months after the 12/15-seat aircraft was unveiled. The sale of two of the medium-twin-turbine helicopters to Redhill, Surrey-based Bristow, for offshore oil support operations, is the first of what ...
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JAA may back down on flightcrew rules
Transatlantic harmonisation of flightcrew licensing (FCL) rules could take a step forward when Europe's Joint Aviation Authorities council meets on 19-20 October. The committee is expected to modify the requirement for professional pilot training establishments to have their main place of business in Europe - a rule which has infuriated ...
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Scaled Technology signs for Cessna Citation composite work
Scaled Technology Works (STW), sister company of Burt Rutan's Scaled Composites, has signed an agreement with Cessna to supply composite structures for Citation business jets. The long-term agreement is a boost for Montrose, Colorado-based STW, which was set up to certificate and manufacture Scaled Composites-designed aircraft. So far, none of ...
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Premier third
The third Raytheon Premier I prototype flew for the first time on 17 September from the Beech Field, Wichita, site. The entry level business aircraft, to be used for avionics certification, will be joined by the fourth test machine "later this year". The third prototype will have its debut at ...
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Boeing shakes up supplier network
Guy Norris/SEATTLEBoeing has revealed radical plans to forge partnerships with its suppliers, as well as to eliminate others, as part of wide-ranging initiatives to improve overall profitability, reducing costs and cutting cycle times. The revamp forms a vital element of Boeing's plans to boost its commercial aircraft operating margin to ...
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Delta, SIA and Swissair sever equity ties
Andrzej Jeziorski/SINGAPORE Delta Air Lines and Swissair are unravelling their remaining ties with Singapore Airlines (SIA), as the Asian carrier moves closer to entry into the Star Alliance. The Swiss and US airlines have sold their equity in SIA, which has in turn offloaded its shareholdings in the ...
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Fairchild closes on stake sale
Paul Lewis/WASHINGTON DC Julian Moxon/PARISNew York investment house Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is close to acquiring a controlling stake in Fairchild Aerospace, which has been seeking a cash injection to underwrite continued development of the 728JET series and 428JET regional aircraft. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice will not confirm or deny ...
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Embraer goes head to head with 428JET
Embraer has launched another version of its rear-engined regional jet range, the 44-seat ERJ-140, squeezing the new offering between the 37-seat ERJ-135 and 50-seat ERJ-145. In a related move that reflects strong anticipated demand for the 40-seat regional jet category, Fairchild Aerospace has selected Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) to ...
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Rockwell seeks $28 million damages from Hughes
Rockwell Collins has filed a lawsuit against Hughes Electronics for breach of contract over Rockwell's purchase of the former Hughes-Avicom International. The manufacturer is seeking damages of at least $28 million plus interest. Rockwell bought Hughes' in-flight entertainment division in late 1997 to form Rockwell Collins Passenger Systems. ...
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More Delta 737s
Delta Air Lines has confirmed orders for 18 more Boeing 737-800s as part of its plan to accelerate replacement of its Boeing 727-200s. The deal takes Delta's 737-800 orders to 126, of which nine have been delivered. Source: Flight International
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BT-ARINC alliance
UK telecommunications provider BT has formed an alliance with communications specialist ARINC whereby the US organisation will be the preferred distributor of BT's aeronautical services in the USA. BT will be ARINC's preferred distributor of its voice and data communications services outside the USA. Source: Flight International
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In-flight TV
LiveTV, the Sextant In-Flight Systems and Harris joint venture, has signed Alaska Airlines and Legend Airlines for its in-flight television service. Alaska will install the 24-channel satellite television entertainment system on one Boeing 737-400 next March, and decide on fleetwide equipage after a 90-day trial. Dallas Love Field-based business-class airline ...
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Cockpit upgrade
Microvision has received a $1.5 million contract to continue work with Boeing under the US Army's Virtual Cockpit Optimisation Programme (VCOP), on a visual system for helicopter pilots that merges flight data and sensor imagery on a retinal-scanning helmet-mounted display. The system could cut aircraft upgrade costs, says Microvision. Source: ...
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UAV radar
Israel Aircraft Industries subsidiary Elta has developed a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) with moving target indicator for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). The EL/M-2055 is based on the EL/M-2060P podded SAR for fighters, and weighs 50kg (112lb). The company says it produces images of almost photographic quality, and they are transmitted ...
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ACCS teaming
Lockheed Martin has teamed with UK engineering consultancy The Smith Group, Hunting Engineering and Thomson-CSF to bid for work on the UK Air Command and Control System (ACCS). A 12-month project demonstration phase award is expected in November, with a final award in 2001. The ACCS should be operational by ...
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Mercy missions
Air Methods is to provide expanded emergency transportation services for Iowa's Mercy Medical Center. In November, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter will join a Bell 222U in the Mercy Air Life operation to provide back-up in Des Moines and emergency medical services in Mason City. Source: Flight International
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Sloane delivery
Sloane Helicopters has taken delivery of the first UK-registered emergency medical services-equipped Agusta A109E Power. The Automobile Association-sponsored twin will be delivered by the end of the year to the Thames Valley Air ambulance service. Source: Flight International
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Schweizer distributor
Schweizer Aircraft has appointed Eli-Alpi of Rivanazzano, Italy, and Hahn Helicopter of Lautzenhausen, Germany, as distributors of its Model 300C, 300CB and 330 light helicopters. Source: Flight International
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European dealer
Lancair has signed Hanseatische Luftwerft, based in Bremen, Germany, as the European dealership for its Columbia 300. Certification of the all-composite light aircraft in Germany is planned for late next year. Source: Flight International