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Yak-130 trainer completes high alpha test flights
The Aermacchi Yakovlev AEM/YAK-130 jet trainer has flown at 41 degrees angle of attack, during recent test flights in Italy. The 30 flights, which ended on 31 January, expanded the aircraft's low-speed high-angle-of-attack envelope, as well as testing improvements to the aerodynamic configuration, and the high alpha safety of ...
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Ilyushin breaks the US barrier
Ramon Lopez/WASHINGTON DC US Federal Aviation Administration officials say they are "over the learning curve" in working with the Russian authorities to certify Russian aircraft for import into the USA. In assessing the country's aircraft certification programme, to ensure it meets international safety standards, the FAA's Small Airplane ...
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Training turning point
David Learmount/LONDON Uncertainties about imminent European rules governing pilot training schools have created confusion for the training industry, both in Europe and in the USA. Europe's new joint standards for pilot training and licensing are about to be implemented, yet fundamental aspects of the regulations governing them are still ...
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Bell sets deadline for tiltrotor workshare
Paul Lewis/FORT WORTH Bell Helicopter and Agusta hope to finalise a manufacturing workshare agreement within 12 months to co-produce the new BA609 civil tiltrotor and AB139 medium helicopter in the USA and Europe. The two companies are establishing a joint venture structure, following their tie- up announced at ...
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Executive Jet nets Zimex Netjets share
Executive Jet has acquired Zimex Aviation's holding in the Netjets Europe fractional ownership programme, for an undisclosed sum. The move is regarded as a further step by Warren Buffett to exercise control of the Netjets operation, since his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, acquired Woodbridge New Jersey-based Executive Jet in ...
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AAG purchase edges Sikorsky towards fractional ownership
Graham Warwick/WASHINGTON DC Sikorsky has taken a step towards launching a helicopter fractional ownership programme by agreeing to acquire New York-based charter operator Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) for an undisclosed sum. The company will become a subsidiary of Sikorsky. The US manufacturer refuses to speculate on when it ...
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FlightSafety drops European training
David Learmount/LONDON A major US flight training organisation has dropped courses that offer training for pilots who want the new European commercial pilot's licence. The move comes in the face of continuing European regulatory confusion. Since December, FlightSafety International has been advising applicants for its European pilot licence ...
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Windeagle assembly ready to take off
Canadian Aerospace plans to launch production of the Windeagle all-composite light aircraft by the end of February. The Windeagle is based on the already certificated Windecker Eagle, rights to which were acquired by the Burlington, Ontario-based company. President Phil Nelson says the first four-seat, piston-powered versions of the Windeagle ...
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Legal framework proposed for GNSS
Former US Federal Aviation Administration chief Langhorne Bond has proposed a legal framework for provision and use of global navigation satellite services (GNSS) Speaking in Washington DC, Bond said legislation is needed because the increasing dependence on GNSS raises the spectre that a service provider "...could throw a switch ...
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JSF concepts 'still relevant' says Boeing
Graham Warwick/WASHINGTON DC Boeing says its X-32 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) concept demonstrator remains relevant despite the company's decision to revise its design for the operational JSF. Programme general manager Frank Statkus says the delta-wing X-32s will still serve to reduce the risk attached to development of its JSF, ...
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Turkey orders S-70s
TURKEY has ordered 50 Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk transport helicopters for its armed forces. The deal, worth $500 million, adds to existing orders, totalling 57 already placed. Turkey has also previously ordered eight S-70 Seahawk naval helicopters, Deliveries of the latest batch of S-70s will begin immediately and continue ...
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Aviation Industries of China poised for break up
Chinese state-run aerospace giant Aviation Industries of China (AVIC) is to split itself into two separate companies. According to the official newspaper China Daily, the organisation has submitted a draft plan to the State Council for final clearance. The proposal would see the formation of two companies, both involved ...
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Japan Air System in global alliance talks
Japan Air System (JAS) is in codeshare talks with Northwest Airlines, and its ally KLM, which could lead to the formation of a new alliance competing with Star and oneworld. In a separate move, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has agreed a tie-up with Northwest, prompting speculation that it could become ...
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NASA transfers aeronautics research funding to space
Graham Warwick/WASHINGTON DC NASA has slashed funding for aeronautics research and transferred the money to the International Space Station (ISS) programme. The shift poses a question about the government's role in funding 'conventional' aerospace research, says NASA's financial controller, Mal Peterson. Compared to this year, funding for aeronautical ...
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Jet there soon
Max Kingsley-Jones/LONDON when transatlantic ocean liners came under increasing pressure in the late 1950s from airlines with their new jets, shipping company Cunard emphasised its slogan "getting there is half the fun" as it sought to retain custom. With 1998 seeing another solid sales performance by the regional ...
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India plans ocean-monitoring launch
India will launch its first dedicated ocean-monitoring satellite, Oceansat 1, aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in April. The spacecraft will carry an ocean colour-monitor and multi-frequency-scanning microwave radiometer. A "fully fledged" ocean satellite, Oceansat 2, will be launched in 2002, says India's Department of Ocean Development. The ...
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Lockheed Martin to build second Garuda
Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems has received an order to build a second A2100 satellite for the Asia Cellular Satellite Systems (ACeS) company. The US concern has also landed a deal with GE Americom to build four satellites. Lockheed Martin is a member of the ACeS consortium, which owns ...
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NASA budget hit by space station needs
NASA's budget is to be reduced for the sixth year running, with more money than ever going towards the International Space Station (ISS). The agency's fiscal year 2,000 budget request of $13.58 billion, which represents a slight decrease on the FY1999 funding level, includes $2.48 billion for the ISS, ...
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Turkey invites heavylift bids
Turkey is moving ahead with its longstanding requirement for new military heavylift helicopters with the issue of an open invitation to potential bidders to submit proposals. The army is initially looking for eight helicopters and has given competing companies until 10 February to respond. The Turkish Army's technical ...
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US Army revamps Apache upgrade programme
The US Army has restructured its Boeing Longbow Apache programme, cutting the number of helicopters being upgraded but doubling the radars being procured for the project. Originally, the US Army expected to remanufacture 748 AH-64As to the latest AH-64D standard while procuring only 227 Lockheed Martin/Northrop Grumman Longbow fire ...