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Tracor
John Johnson has been promoted to vice-president of engineering at aerial-target company Tracor Flight Systems, of Austin, Texas. Johnson, formerly director of engineering, was previously engineering project manager for Honeywell's Defense Avionics Systems division. Source: Flight International
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Catia upgrade
ICE has released upgraded Assembly Manager Version 4 software to enable Dassault CATIA computer-aided-design package users to develop three-dimensional assemblies and mock-ups without the need for an external database. The UK company says that its customers, which include GE Aircraft Engines and Lockheed Martin, asked for the upgrade. ...
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GE90 for Kuwait
Kuwait Airways has selected the General Electric GE90-90B engine, a derated version of the 410kN (92,000lb)-thrust -92B, to power two Boeing 777-200IGWs on firm order. The carrier switched its 747-400 contract to a firm order for two 777s for delivery in 1998, with an option on a third. The higher-thrust ...
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Sabena contract
Sabena Technics has received a contract from KLM covering the overhaul of two Boeing 737-300s. D-checks cover 12,000 to 20,000 man-hours and take about four weeks. In addition, KLM has signed an option to have four more aircraft overhauled in 1997. These would cover two more 737-300s and, possibly, two ...
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Cargolux joins AEA
Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline Cargolux has joined the Association of European Airlines, becoming the 26th member of the organisation. The airline operates a fleet of seven Boeing 747s, the third largest all-cargo fleet in Europe, and made an $11.3 million profit in 1995. Source: Flight International
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BA pilot incapacitated
The captain of a British Airways Express (CityFlyer Express) ATR 42 suffered a stroke while departing from Antwerp Airport in Belgium on 16 July. The take-off had to be discontinued. The aircraft was immediately stopped by the co-pilot and the 15 passengers disembarked. Source: Flight International
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MDC orders
Trans World Airlines (TWA) has ordered five McDonnell Douglas (MDC) MD-83s for delivery in the second half of 1997 under long-term lease from MDC, with a commitment to lease a further ten by year-end. Brazilian airline VASP has ordered an additional MD-11; Reno Air a third MD-80; an unannounced customer ...
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Human beings do a better job than any machine
Sir - British Airways pilots have the right to go on strike, even if Charles Manning does not think so (Letters, Flight International, 17-23 July, P38). His amateur view of the flying profession is right on only one point - the job has changed. Having good stick and ...
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Cathay
Capt Ken Barley has been appointed director of flight operations at Cathay Pacific Airways, of Hong Kong with effect from 20 December, succeeding Capt Gerry Clem-mow, who is to retire. Barley will be replaced by Capt Mike Lowes, who is now Boeing 747-400 fleet manager. He in turn will be ...
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Time factor essential in safety
Sir - The dispute between the US and French investigation authorities over the background to the Roselawn ATR 72 accident (Flight International, 17-23 July, P6) centres on the transfer of safety information between authorities, manufacturers, airlines and aircrew. If the US National Transportation Safety Board's view is justified, ...
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Last of the big MiGs?
Mikoyan's heavyweight fighters languish in development and face uncertainty. Douglas Barrie/LONDON THE VPK MAPO OBJECT 1.42 fifth-generation heavy fighter has yet to get airborne, but it has already been dubbed as the next "flying restaurant" by some of its detractors, a nickname last given to the 42t ...
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Greece to acquire HARM and AMRAAM missiles
THE US DEPARTMENT of Defense is to sell $250 million-worth of military equipment to Greece, including the country's first purchase of Texas Instruments AGM-88B high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARM) and Lockheed Martin Army Tactical Missiles (ATACM). The US Congress was notified of Greece's plan to buy 84 HARMs and ...
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Reg asks NASA to back engine
Graham Warwick/ATLANTA THE CANADIAN developer of a revolutionary engine is seeking NASA backing to develop an aero-engine derivative. Reg Technologies has teamed with Global Aircraft to bid for a contract under NASA's General Aviation Propulsion (GAP) programme. The proposal was to be submitted in late July. ...
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Rohring success
AlliedSignal Aerospace has won a $50 million Rohr contract to supply engine build-up units for the BMW Rolls-Royce BR715, which is under development to power the McDonnell Douglas MD-95. Rohr is nacelle supplier for the BR715. Source: Flight International
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Alliant to build X-33 fuel tanks
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS has received a $29 million Lockheed Martin contract to produce fibre-placed composite liquid-hydrogen tanks for NASA's X-33 single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) reusable launch-vehicle (RLV) demonstrator. Alliant's Aerospace Systems Group will manufacture three carbonfibre-epoxy tanks, each 5.2m in diameter and 10.7m long, using automated fibre-placement technology. Two will be ...
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E&S claims half visuals market
Graham Warwick/ATLANTA EVANS & SUTHERLAND (E&S) is claiming 50% of the commercial flight-simulator visual-system market after just two years as an independent supplier. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based company has announced orders from British Aerospace Regional Aircraft and United Airlines, and says that sales so ...
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Carnival will merge with Pan American
CARNIVAL AIRLINES has agreed to merge with start-up carrier Pan American World Airways, and to operate under the Pan Am name. While negotiations continue, Pan Am will pursue plans to gain its own operator's certificate and to launch low-fare services between Miami, New York and Los Angeles. When ...
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Asiana defers engine decision
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE ASIANA AIRLINES of South Korea has postponed until the middle of September final selection of engines for its planned new fleet of up to 58 Airbus Industrie A330s, Boeing 777s, 747-400s and 767-300s. The decision has been delayed to give the carrier more ...
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Suspect JT8D-200 fan hubs are removed from service
FAN HUBS FROM six Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 engines have been removed from service after it was determined that they have the same manufacturing defect believed to have caused the uncontained failure on a Delta Air Lines McDonnell Douglas MD-88 on 7 July. The 25mm-long fatigue crack, which caused the ...