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Computer logs training
Pilots can now sit back after a day's training and watch their exact performance on a computer screen, thanks to a GPS-based air combat training programme. An example of the new Air Combat Training-Rangeless (ACT-R) programme can be seen at the Cubic Defense Systems stand in Hall 1/E22. ...
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Kit gives tools to restrain louts in flights
A disturbing rise in the number of unruly passengers on commercial aircraft has opened a window of opportunity for British firm Percival Aviation (Hall 2/J14). The company is coming to the aid of airlines with a specially-designed passenger restraint pack. As well as 'quickcuffs', to gain ...
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Messier-Dowty lands two contracts
Franco-British joint venture Messier-Dowty has been chosen to supply undercarriage systems for two new aircraft types, the Airbus A340-500 and -600 and the Fairchild Dornier 328JET. A spokesman said at the show that the main and nose landing gears for the developed Airbus design will be a "significant ...
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Sample the great flavour of Aulnay-sous-Bois
Not far from Le Bourget is Aulnay-sous-Bois, a small French town languishing in anonymity. It's not the sort of place one would visit unless on a mission. After a tiring day at Le Bourget, the challenge of finding a good restaurant can be too daunting for all but ...
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Tails of the unexpected from the global village
'The global village is nothing if not strange. The flamenco dancer at the aircraft steps was a hint; the Inuit stamping about, another. The Nigerian saxophone player alternated with the Scottish bagpiper' Long ago, when the world was young and before the global village had been invented, the girls on ...
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Long range Emb-145 under development
Embraer has begun developing a long-range version of the EMB-145. The new version of the 50-seat regional jet is expected to be launched next April. Powered by a new Rolls-Royce Allison AE3007A1 engine with increased thrust, the long range EMB-145 features improved climb and hot-weather cruise ...
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BRA receives first Embraer jetliners
The first of five Embraer EMB-145, 50-seat regional jetliners was officially presented to British Regional Airlines (BRA) during a champagne reception at Le Bourget. In a $75million deal, Embraer's regional jets will be used for services from Manchester and Southampton to destinations in the UK and Europe. ...
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Wizard export prospects for Merlin
Export prospects worth more than $1billion are "looking good" for the GKN Westland/Agusta's EH101 Merlin search and rescue helicopter which makes its debut at Paris. Canada and Portugal are due to decide later this year on whether to buy up to 30 of the helicopters, says Westland's public ...
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Extra lifeline
A lifejacket for aircraft passengers, which only needs to be serviced every 20 years, is one of the key products on display by Beaufort Air-Sea Equipment (Hall 2/J13). The new MK20 (SV) jacket has won approval from both the CAA and the FAA, and British-based Beaufort claims the ...
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Atlantic dash proves Cessna Citation's pace
Speed is the forte of the Cessna Citation X business jet and Cessna chairman Russ Meyer took advantage of that to get to Paris. Meyer flew the X from Cessna's home-base in Wichita, Kansas, to Paris with a fuel stop in Newfoundland. The first leg took just 3h ...
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Aviation shining bright in
Florida is flying the flag for its already sizeable aviation sector which boasts more than 2,600 companies employing 63,000 people. The effort is being engineered at Paris by Enterprise Florida, a pioneer organisation set up to replace the previous public-sector Department of Commerce in the state. ...
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Pegasus set to fly
Pegasus set to fly Orbital Sciences (OSC) says it will build four, one-stage versions of its Pegasus air-launched booster for the NASA Hyper-X project. The second and third stages of the standard satellite launcher - featured in Hall 3 - will be removed and a new ...
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DuPont prepares for growth in safety industry
Recognising the rapid growth in air transportation expected over the next 20 years, DuPont Safety and Environmental Management Services (SEMS) has appointed an industry development manager. The company says that the appointment of James Brock, Jnr allows it to better focus on the specific safety needs of the ...
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Hamilton Select
Hamilton Standard has been selected by Boeing to supply airconditioning and bleed air systems for the Boeing 767-400er. Previously, Hamilton was supplying only the bleed air systems for the 767s. Source: Flight Daily News
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It's a belter
Harness belt company Schroth is hoping to secure a large number of 'restraining orders' here at Le Bourget. As well as a whole host of harness belts, the German-based company, exhibiting in Hall 2C/C23, is showing its new Profile Integrated Retractors (PIR) system. The PIR is designed to ...
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AvSoft on aircraft
Airlines and component manufacturers alike can tap into a powerful software system which holds detailed information on virtually every commercial aircraft on the planet. AvSoft from Rugby, England, is at the show this week to promote the ACAS Product Tracker system, a highly flexible market information package, which ...
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Flexible friends
W.L. Gore and Associates, which has gained worldwide recognition for its GORE-TEX range of fabrics, is now applying its expertise to the aerospace sector.The company is making its debut appearance at Le Bourget this week and is pushing its aircraft sealant Skyflex, among a widening range of products. ...
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TriStars targeted
UK supplemental carrier British World Airlines has contracted with Classic Airways and the Independent Aviation Group (IAG) to operate L-1011 Tristars from August this year. British World operates its own fleet of BAC 1-ll, ATP, ATR and Viscount aircraft and also provides an AOC and operations service for ...
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New helmet offers fighter's advantages
A new fighter helmet already in use with the French Air Force is on display for the first time at Paris in Hall 4/ A4. Elno designed its new helmet to be lighter yet compatible with European and American oxygen masks, night vision goggles and other devices, and ...