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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
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Headquarters opened
Galaxy Aerospace has formally inaugurated its new headquarters in Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, Texas. The $15 million, 15,330m² (165,000ft²) base houses the company's completion, maintenance, service and parts distribution centres and marketing and sales offices. Source: Flight International
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Italian amphibian
Italy's Department of Civil Protection has ordered three more Bombardier Canadair 415 amphibious firefighting aircraft, for delivery early next year, taking its fleet to 13. The order takes the 415's orderbook to 55 aircraft, 42 of which have been delivered. Source: Flight International
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Land launch
While Sea Launch prepares for its first commercial flight of the Russian Zenit 3SL from the Odyssey offshore platform on 10 October, the Boeing-led consortium is also discussing launches from a fixed pad at Baikonur. Source: Flight International
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Intelsat request
Intelsat is to release a request for proposals for a new hybrid communications satellite to be positioned at the 310°E orbital location to increase its Atlantic Ocean Region (AOR) capacity. The international organisation plans to deploy the Intelsat 905 satellite in the AOR in the first half of 2002, and ...
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Tracking evaluation
Racal and the UK Royal Air Force are conducting the UK's first real-time helicopter tracking evaluation with a GKN Westland search and rescue Sea King. Airborne equipment includes Racal's avionics satellite transceiver and control display navigation unit. Source: Flight International
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Raytheon displays
Raytheon has won a $29 million US Air Force contract for 1,071 digital displays to replace crew-station monitors in aircraft such as the Boeing E-3 airborne warning and control system and Northrop Grumman E-8. Source: Flight International
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UAE data transfer
Orbital Sciences is to supply data transfer equipment for United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dassault Mirage 2000-9s under a $23.6 million contract. The unit will initialise the avionics and host British Aerospace's Terprom digital terrain system. Source: Flight International
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Minuteman extension
TRW has selected Atlantic Research to supply kits to 2020 the service life of US Air Force Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile rocket motors. Source: Flight International