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New lightning sensor aids safe navigation
BFGOODRICH has introduced a version of its Stormscope weather-mapping system designed to interface with other manufacturers' multi-function displays. The WX-500 lightning sensor consists of an antenna and remote processor. The advantage of the unit is that it can be interfaced with the latest generation of large-screen, liquid-crystal multi-function ...
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Looking at accident causes
Sir - I take issue with the statement in the article "Sparks ßy over TWA 800" (Flight International, 16-22 July, P12) that "-the FAA has so far failed to adopt fuel safety recommendations issued by the NTSB [US National Transportation Safety Board]". The article also states that "-the NTSB still ...
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Next Generation 737s move closer to JAA approval
Boeing has TAKEN a crucial further step towards gaining European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) approval to carry up to 149 passengers in its 737-700 and 189 passengers in its 737-800, the JAA confirms. The Authority's Board has just reviewed recommendations from the JAA Committee about Boeing's proposal for ...
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Aer Lingus forsakes 737s for Airbus in new short-haul fleet
Max Kingsley-Jones/LONDON Aer Lingus has decided to switch from Boeing to Airbus for the next additions to its short- haul fleet, with a deal for four Airbus A321-200s to be delivered from 1998, primarily to replace Boeing 737-400s on the busy London-Dublin route. The airline, which ...
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Olympic deal swells A340 orderbook
Max Kingsley-Jones/London Olympic Airways has followed on the heels of Air Canada in deciding to replace its Boeing 747 "Classics" with Airbus A340s, and will take delivery of the first of up to six -300s in 1998. The airline, which has signed a contract for two ...
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IPTN seeks powerplant bids for planned N2130 family
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE IPTN has formally asked competing European and US engine manufacturers to submit their proposals for an engine to power its planned new N2130 jet-powered aircraft family. The Indonesian manufacturer has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to BMW Rolls-Royce, CFM International and Pratt & ...
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CC-130 avionics upgrade is ready for flight tests
FLIGHT-TESTING of the first Canadian Forces Lockheed Martin CC-130 fitted with an updated avionics suite is due to begin in September, says Edmonton-based prime contractor, CAE Aviation. Although running several months late, mainly because of the greater-than-expected complexity of developing the upgrade, CAE is confident that all 32 ...
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Station 12 eyes aero market
Ian Sheppard/GRONINGEN NETHERLANDS Land-Earth Station (LES) operator Station 12, which holds 15% of the Inmarsat mobile-telecommunications market, has indicated that it may be interested in providing a satellite-communications service for airborne receivers. Paul Frank, Station 12 head of business development, says that the company is considering ...
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Workshop
++ British Airways Engineering has sold a major proportion of its surplus spares inventory to European Aviation for an undisclosed sum. All the types in the BA fleet, plus the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, are covered in the deal. ++ Monarch Aircraft Engineering has agreed to carry out C checks for ...
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BA considers move in low-fare market
Max Kingsley-Jones/LONDON British Airways is studying a move which could see it proceed in the low-fare market against new "no-frills" rivals such as easyJet and Debonair. The airline, which is already seeking to cut costs by £1 billion ($1.7 billion) over the next three years, has ...
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New US taxes may take a toll on airline boom
Kevin O'Toole/LONDON US airlines could be hit with extra taxes of almost $4 billion over the next five years under recommendations from the US Congressional committee set up to establish an alternative to the 10%federal ticket tax. The recommendation, which is expected to become law from ...
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Asians seek longer ranges from Airbus and Boeing
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE Potential Asia-Pacific launch customers for Airbus Industrie's planned A340-500/600 growth derivatives are pressing the European consortium for a higher maximum take-off weight (MTOW) and improved payload and range performance. Airbus is targeting Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Cathay Pacific to place Asian launch orders for ...
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Avsat 6000 is approved
Rockwell Collins' Avsat 6000 satellite-based navigation system has been certificated on the Canadair Challenger 604 business jet. The installation consists of an FMS-6000 flight-management system and GPS-4000 global-positioning system, integrated with Collins Pro Line 4 avionics. Source: Flight International
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Airbus lands first A340-500/600 deals
Max Kingsley-Jones/London Airbus has taken an important step towards a full programme launch for the A340-500/600 growth versions by securing commitments from two major airlines for the aircraft. Air Canada plans to take the types as part of a major A330/A340 deal, while Virgin Atlantic aims to become ...
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Shifting sands
European carriers have taken the lead across the North Atlantic, and major airports like Detroit, Heathrow and Amsterdam have emerged as the clear winners. April Pearson examines the latest data on the US-Europe market. Newly released International Onboard traffic data demonstrates how much the most competitive airline market in the ...
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Power to the plans
As the major alliance partners strengthen the ties between their frequent flyer programmes, the combined power of FFPs to influence the all-important business class traveller has made frequent flyer plans more important to global alliances than codesharing. Report by Jackie Gallacher. 'It is the glue to hold the alliance together.' ...
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US starts up merge mania
Low-fare, low-cost startups on both the east and west coasts of the US are seeking critical mass through mergers in their struggle for survival. On the east coast, ValuJet's mid-July merger with Airways Corporation allows the Atlanta-based airline to obtain critical mass without technically infringing the growth restrictions ...
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The price of loyalty
Frequent flyer plans have evolved into a network of partnerships based on the sale of air miles. Randy Petersen discusses FFP partnerships and compares the major programmes. Frequent flyer programmes have become big business. Considered the most popular form of loyalty marketing, they have also become text book examples ...
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Qatar plans Gulf shuttle
Qatar Airways plans to introduce the first intra-Gulf 'shuttle' service as part of the airline's ambitious relaunch. Qatar intends to launch a minimum of four daily turboprop services from Doha to Dubai and Abu Dhabi by the end of 1998. If successful, Qatar will extend the 'shuttle' concept ...
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Everyone hit as strikes get a grip
Employee morale slumps; airlines lose hard cash and goodwill; customers suffer. Short of a fatal accident, it's an airline chief executive's worst nightmare. Billions of dollars worth of shiny aircraft sit idly on the ground. Terminal buildings are thronged with displaced customers desperate to find a way to get to ...