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PW4000 derivatives continue to drive engine success story
US engine giant Pratt & Whitney has developed a number of joint-venture partners in the Asia-Pacific region including Chengdu Engine Group, Aviation Industries of China, China-National South Aero Engine and SIA Engineering, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines. The manufacturer is offering dependability, low cost of ownership, and low emissions ...
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Python poised to strike at Raytheon monopoly
Lockheed Martin has its sights set on breaking Raytheon's current monopoly on the US air-to-air missile market with their bid to sell the hi-tech Israeli-designed Python-4 missile to the US Air National Guard. 'TJ' Klungseth, international business development manager for Lockheed Martin's Missile and Fire Control division, says the ...
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Fairchild hedges bets on next family variant
Fairchild Aerospace is still weighing up its choices for the next variant of its low-wing range of aircraft, says executive vice-president Barry Eccleston. The company plans to fly its first 70-85-seater 728 regional jet next year, with first deliveries in 2002, with the 95-105-seater 928 following into service in ...
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Licensing tops US list
The US Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has announced its 10 most important issues for 2000 as well as seven long-term issues that it hopes will be taken up by candidates in this year's presidential elections. Topping the list are modernising export controls and increasing funding for aerospace research ...
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CTT Zonal Drying System wins Danish charter launch
CTT Systems has won its launch contract for supplying a Zonal Drying System for a Boeing B737-800 (Next Generation) aircraft. The Danish-based charter operator Sterling European Airlines has ordered the system with an option to equip its remaining B737-800 fleet. Sterling, one of the leading Scandinavian charter carriers, operates ...
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NASA research for Spectrum Astro
Spectrum Astro has just been awarded a Phase II contract for its Optimal Orbit Transfer Analysis for Advanced Space Systems project under NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programme. The contract provides for a two-year period of performance and funding for the development of prototype software capable of analysing ...
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Saf-T-Glo system adds to client list
Karachi-based carrier Aero Asia has specified a further Saf-T-Glo Aerospace Pathfinder photo-luminescent floorpath marking system for fitting to another of its Yak 42s. Bucharest-based airline Romavia has also specified the Pathfinder system for its three BAC 1-11 airliners. Two of the aircraft are in passenger configuration while the third ...
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Share pledge
Lockheed Martin chiefs at Asian Aerospace have expressed confidence that their company's share price will bounce back soon after "taking a hammering" last year. "The stock will come back," declares Robert Young, Lockheed Martin's Asia regional president. "The problems we had with programmes last year were addressed successfully. We ...
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Solar cycle threatens havoc with telecoms
Steve Nichols Worldwide HF and satellite communication systems could soon be severely disrupted if scientists' predictions come true. The sun's current 11-year solar cycle is predicted to peak this year, and the increase in sunspot activity and solar flares could cripple vital aircraft communication and navigation systems. ...
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HUD benefits for military, civil pilots
Flight Vision is displaying what has been dubbed "Top Gun" cockpit technology at the show (Stand D430). The Flight Vision Sparrow Hawk head-up display (HUD) and FV-3000 modular mission display processor system are being used to retrofit US Navy Grumman F-14B Tomcats. The FV-3000 is also deployed in ...
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Newcomer Galaxy stakes claim to regional market share
Mark Hannant The newest competitor in the long-range business jet market makes it regional debut at Asian Aerospace 2000. The Galaxy intercontinental business jet flew into the show as part of its first demonstration tour of Asia and the Pacific Rim. Having received certification in December 1998, ...
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Astra goes to Taiwan in towing, testbed role
Military forces and scientific research organisations in the Asia-Pacific region will have access to a new tool later this month when Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) takes delivery of an Astra SPX midsize jet. The Galaxy Aerospace aircraft is adapted for high-speed target towing and airborne testbed operations. ...
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Trent family propels R-R fortunes in asia-pacific
With the Asia-Pacific region representing around 30% of Rolls-Royce's firm orders for commercial engines, it's not surprising that the company has a large presence at Asian Aerospace 2000. Geoff Thomas interviews R-R's John Cheffins (managing director airlines) and he appears bullish about the company's prospects. Q: How did the economic ...
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Fourth GV for US government
Mark Hannant Gulfstream announced at the show the delivery of a Gulfstream V aircraft for use by the Department of Defence regional commander-in-chief support mission. The acquisition brings to four the number of Gulfstream Vs (designated C-37A by the US military) in US Government service. The US ...
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China joint venture provides support for power systems
The opening ceremony for Hamilton Sundstrand's new Chinese joint venture, with Shaanxi Qinling Aerolectric, will be held later this week in Xiamen. An equity joint venture, Xiamen Sundstrand Qinling Aerospace will provide airlines in China with complete overhaul and repair services for Hamilton Sundstrand electric power systems. The majority ...
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Honeywell to maintain Chinese fleet's APUs
Geoff Thomas Honeywell has signed a maintenance service agreement (MSA) with China Southern Group under which the giant American aerospace company will provide maintenance and administration for China Southern's Honeywell 331-500 auxiliary power units (APUs). The contract, valued at around $8 million, is for five years initially, with ...
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Air safety conference to focus on new technology
Asian Aerospace 2000 is the setting for a special four-day conference on air safety. Held in association with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the 36th (Special) Directors-General Conference (Asia and Pacific Regions) marks the start of the new millennium and ...
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Software offers rapid data translation for 'black box'
Tim Ripley Aircrash investigators will have their job made easier thanks to a new software package which rapidly translates the data from "black box" flight recorders of crashed aircraft into three-dimensional computer imagery. The data replay software expertise of software engineers Tenet has been combined with the UK ...
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Elbit supplies Hermes UAV to Israeli forces
Elbit Systems and Silver Arrow are supplying the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) with new Hermes Unmanned Airborne Vehicles (UAVs). The Hermes 450S has an advanced avionics system with GPS navigation, plus features a gimballed electro-optical payload for target detection and recognition. The mobile ground control station (GCS) features ...
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EW supplier claims strong regional penetration
Elisra is a major supplier of sophisticated electronic warfare (EW) systems, even if it can't always tell you the names of its clients. Menahem Oren, of Elisra's Defence Systems Division, says: "We are a major supplier to the Australian navy and air force, but many of other customers in ...