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Delta and datalex-web seek IT solutions together
Atlanta, Georgia-based Delta Technology, the information technology (IT) subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, has signed a long-term joint development plan with Dublin-based IT firm Datalex-Web Ventures to build new reservations and information systems for the carrier's user applications. The systems will provide Delta with a new call centre ...
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Alitalia confirms MAS code-share talks
Alitalia has confirmed that talks are under way with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) for a new code-share that may begin by August this year. Alitalia regional sales and marketing manager for the Far East and Australia, Vincenzo Cappelluto, says from Hong Kong that the "talks are in very early ...
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Eximbank finally agrees to help finance Garuda
After long negotiations the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Eximbank) has approved a $281 million long-term loan guarantee allowing the permanent financing of six Boeing 737-300s and five 737-500s delivered to Garuda Indonesia Airways. Although ordered by Garuda several years ago, Boeing had stored the 737s for ...
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P&W plans new upper stage engine
A new powerful cryogenic upper stage engine is to be developed by Pratt&Whitney, the company said at the show. The liquid oxygen/liquid hydrogen engine, called the RL-50, could be used as the powerplant on both US and international launch vehicles, the company says. The engine will complement ...
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UAVs may fly in display at Paris 2001
With more than 50 unmanned aerial vehicles present at this year's show, it has been a bumper year for what was once considered the poor relation of the aviation industry. At the 2001 show, the organiser has secured the agreement of the air traffic authorities to allow UAVs ...
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First European experiments for ISS ready to fly
Two European Space Agency (ESA) experiments will be flying on the International Space Station (ISS) later this year. Flying on Russia's Zvezda service module in November will be a global transmission services (GTS) service and the Matroshka radiation monitor, ESA announced at the show. The GTS uses ...
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Boeing explores wideband data transfer service
Mike Martin A multi-billion-dollar programme to deliver wide bandwidth data to mobiles is being developed by Boeing Information and Communications Systems, the show heard yesterday. While decisions on progressing the project - and what form it may take - will be made later this year, the company is ...
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Optical fibres are light years ahead of wires
Mark Hannant The lid came off the world's first optically powered aircraft fuel quantity control indicating system at the show yesterday. By eliminating all electrical connections between an aircraft fuel tank and its avionics and power busses, the application, developed by Raytheon and Smiths Industries, will improve reliability. ...
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Switched on to new in flight entertainment
Ian Verchere Sextant In-Flight Systems - a new joint-venture between French avionics giant Sextant (51%) and the US cabin interior products firm B/E Aerospace (49%) - expects to fit the entire fleet of United Airlines with its d-Series inflight entertainment (IFE) system by the end of next year, according ...
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Pagan right for a new market
Raytheon Systems claims it will reduce the cost of deploying GPS anti-jamming technology and bring its benefits to a new group of customers with the launch of Pagan - a mini GPS anti-jam antenna. GAS-1, the company's innovative global positioning system (GPS) antenna system, awarded Millennium Product status ...
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LCD displays top billing at Paris
Forget your dials, gauges and clocks, the liquid crystal display panel is king at Le Bourget this year as a trip around the halls will confirm. Once the domain of cheap watches and children's games, the LCD has moved on from its "only available in greeny-black" days to give ...
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Sunspot activity threatens havoc for HF radio links
Forget the millennium, chuck out your GPS units and satellite phones and find your map and compass - the sunspots are coming! Researchers are forecasting the sun's solar cycle may peak during January to April next year. The sun is expected to heave with solar flares and coronal ...
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Boeing promotes 737NG for AEW role
Up to 10 nations have shown "strong interest" in the planned Boeing 737 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C), says Boeing at the show. The platform is based on the Next-Generation 737-700. The critical sensor aboard the 737 AEW&C is a multi-role electronically scanned array (MESA) radar. The ...
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Flir points camera at surveillance duties
The UltraMedia range of high performance aerial cameras has been a popular choice for law enforcement and electronic news gathering teams. Since their introduction in 1995, more than 100 customers have taken delivery of the UltraMedia system. But Flir Systems' latest model, the UltraMedia LE, is a TV-only ...
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Super move
The Super 27 Programme, launched by Rohr in 1996, is now part of BFGoodrich Aerospace following a merger. Visitors to stand 5/F4 can find out about its Super 27 Programme which the company says enhances the performance of the 727 with the installation of fuel-efficient Pratt & Whitney side-mounted ...
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DIRCM system passes flight test programme
Northrop Grumman announced at the show that its 15-week flight test programme to check the effectiveness of its AN/AAQ-24(V) directional infrared countermeasures system (DIRCM) has been completed successfully. Northrop Grumman's Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector has been working with the UK Ministry of Defence and the US Special Operations ...
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Thomson contract for NATO helicopters
Thomson has strengthened its ties with the European NH90 military transport helicopter and announced new contracts at the show. The NATO frigate helicopter (NFH) version of the NH90 is to feature the Thomson-CSF identification friend or foe (IFF) interrogators following the signing of contracts between Thomson-CSF and Italian ...
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Europe aims to show the way in satellite navigation systems
Steve Nichols The USA's GPS system is seen as something of a mixed blessing in Europe. Although it is an excellent navigation tool costing nothing to use, it is also relatively inaccurate and under the control of the US military. Glonass is the Russian version, also out of ...
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Snecma searches Europe for partner
Geoff Thomas From what Snecma's chairman and CEO Jean-Paul Bechat says at Le Bourget, it is clear that the French engine builder is on the prowl for potential European marriage partners, rather than a transatlantic tryst. "Sadly we won't be able to join forces with Rolls-Royce, although in ...
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GE to partner LOT in Polish maintenance venture
GE Engine Services and LOT Polish Airlines signed a preliminary agreement at Le Bourget to form an aircraft engine maintenance and repair JV at Warsaw airport. The deal is expected to be concluded later this year, following the execution of operating agreements and the receipt of the necessary regulatory ...