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PanAmSat and Iridium satellites launched
An ILS International Launch Services Proton booster was launched from Baikonur on 4 November carrying the PanAmSat 8 communications satellite into orbit. It was followed by a Boeing Delta II, from Vandenberg AFB, California, on 6 November, carrying five more Motorola Iridium satellites. The five Iridium satellites comprise one replacement ...
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Atlas Russian engine tested
The modified Russian engine for the first stage of the Lockheed Martin Atlas III booster was test fired successfully at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama, on 4 November. The engine, which will be offered by ILS International Launch Services and will also form the first stage of the ...
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Japan gives go-ahead to develop spy satellites
Japan's national government has drawn up plans for the development of a $1.3 billion reconnaissance satellite system. This follows the flight of North Korea's Tapeo Dong 1 missile over the Japanese mainland on a failed satellite launch attempt on 31 August. The system, which will provide a much-needed stimulus ...
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FMS certification
Rockwell Collins' new FMS-6100 flight management system (FMS) has been certificated on the Dassault Falcon 2000 business jet. The system, standard on the Falcon 50EX, will also be available for retrofit on the Falcon 20 and 50. Features include the ability to view proposed flightplan changes before execution. Source: ...
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Sextant distributor
Sextant Avionique has appointed Matrix Aviation as the worldwide distributor of line replaceable unit spares for the French manufacturer's regional and business aircraft avionics. Matrix, a Banner Aerospace subsidiary, is based in Wichita, Kansas. Source: Flight International
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RWR production
RaytheonSystems has begun low-rate initial production of the ALR-67(V)3 radar warning (RWR) receiver for the Boeing F/A-18E/F. Current US Navy F/A-18C/Ds will be equipped with the improved system when operating in potential combat zones. Source: Flight International
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High band testing
TRW's prototype High Band subsystem, part of the US Joint Signal Intelligence Avionics Family (JSAF), has completed domestic flight testing and will be deployed internationally for more tests. The JSAF, which incorporates a Lockheed Martin Sanders Low Band subsystem, will be used to upgrade US signals intelligence aircraft. Source: ...
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King Air Order
Raytheon has won a $4.5 million contract from the US Drug Enforcement Administration for a Beech King Air 350 and training services. Options for three more aircraft take the potential value to almost $20 million. Source: Flight International
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Cessna certification
Cessna has received US approval for its 206 Stationair and T206 Turbo Stationair piston singles. Approval was delayed when the company decided to change engines. Source: Flight International
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HUMS acquisitions
Smiths Industries has acquired health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) producer Stewart Hughes for £8.3 million ($13.8 million). The company is already a leading player in the aerospace diagnostic systems field and is buying its UK-based rival, particularly for its expertise in rotor track and balance vibration monitoring sensors. Hughes ...
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Apache warning
Lockheed Martin Sanders has delivered the first Common Missile Warning System electronic control unit to Marconi Electronic Systems for the British Army's GKN Westland Helicopters WAH-64 Apache programme. The US firm is providing CMWS sets for the self-protection suite against heat-seeking and radio-frequency guided missiles. Sanders will provide 58 CMWS ...
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Regional return
Qantas' regional services to four New South Wales provincial centres have been restored, following emergency meetings attended by the carrier, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Ansett Australia, the Royal Australia Air Force and air traffic control provider Airservices Australia, on issues related to the trial of a new uncontrolled "Class ...
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UCAV study
Computer systems firm Logica has won a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to undertake a feasibility study into development of unmanned combat air vehicles for the Royal Air Force's future offensive aircraft system. The company will team with Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical and Raytheon E Systems of the USA. ...
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IAE president
International Aero Engines (IAE) has appointed Mike Terrett president and chief executive. Terrett joins from IAE shareholder Rolls-Royce, where he was director and senior vice-president for the RB211 and Trent 700 engines. He replaces Barry Eccleston, who has joined Fairchild Aerospace. Source: Flight International
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717 initial tests reveal unexpected benefits
Guy Norris/LOS ANGELES Early results from the Boeing 717-200 flight test effort are indicating "nominal or better" drag and specific fuel consumption (sfc) performance, leading to expectations that the baseline range and payload may be increased, says the company. The build-up of 717 test hours and sorties is ...
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UK airlines renew call for air rage research and funding
David Learmount/LONDON Efforts to undertake research into the causes of air rage attacks on cabin crew are being held up by a reluctance to fund the work, it has emerged at a Passenger Behaviour seminar held at Heathrow Airport, London, on 29 October. The UK's Cranfield University has ...
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Airports
-The long-awaited start of construction of the Guangzhou New Airport in China has moved closer with the award of the initial design contract for the passenger terminal to Parsons Greiner of the USA. The deal, worth about $10 million, represents one of the first significant contracts to be awarded since ...
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British Midland goes regional with ERJ-145s
Max Kingsley-Jones/LONDON British Midland (BM) has confirmed its expected move into regional jet operations, with a $200 million order for up to 15 Embraer RJ-145s. The airline, however, has not yet finalised its fleet plans for long haul aircraft, but has held delivery positions with Airbus Industrie and Boeing ...
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First Tu-204s delivered to Air Cairo
New Egyptian carrier Air Cairo became the first airline to take delivery of the RB211-535E4-powered Tupolev Tu-204-120 on 2 November. Two aircraft were delivered to Cairo - one passenger model and one freighter - at the start of a seven-year lease. They are the first new generation Russian aircraft ...
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China Airlines shares will go on the market
Taiwan's state-controlled China Aviation Development Foundation (CADF) has approved the proposed sale of half of its 71% majority stake in China Airlines (CAL) to yet to be identified local or foreign investors. CADF plans to reduce its holding in CAL to 35.5%, as part of a move to revamp ...