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GE makes progress on new applications for CT7
GENERAL ELECTRIC says that the engines for the second CT7-powered Let L-610G 40-seat regional turboprop have been delivered to the Czech aircraft-manufacturer. Some 350h have been accumulated on the first L-610G, says Lou Bevilacqua, general manager, turboshaft and turboprop engines, and the second aircraft should join the flight-test programme in ...
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DASA modifies antenna to cure EF2000's radar
Andrzej Jeziorski/MUNICH DAIMLER-BENZ Aerospace (DASA) has overcome persistent problems with the Eurofighter EF2000's ECR90 radar by modifying the antenna design. According to DASA airborne-systems division vice-president Manfred Jacobsen, the radar suffered radome-compatibility problems, leading to "backflash". The high-energy emissions from the antenna were ...
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Maersk emerges as winner in Estonia
A CONSORTIUM headed by Denmark's Maersk Air has emerged as the winner of the race to take control of Estonian Airlines. Scandinavian Airlines System had battled to win the privatisation contest, to secure its grip on the Baltic. Maersk Air, together with Danish investment group Baltic Creco, is ...
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BA and American move closer to unveiling alliance
Andrew Doyle/LONDON BRITISH AIRWAYS and American Airlines are close to unveiling an alliance, initially expected to include joint marketing and codesharing of flights, but which could pave the way for a long-awaited US-UK open-skies agreement. The tie-up, which is expected to be announced shortly, will give ...
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Iran uses Airbus deal as a wedge between USA and Europe
IRAN HAS MADE it known that Airbus Industrie is in talks over a $1 billion contract to supply up to 17 aircraft to Iran Air. The move appears to be timed to heighten European opposition to the US trade embargo against Iran. Iran Air is understood to be discussing the ...
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Boeing re-opens Japan link in regional-jet bid
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE BOEING HAS JOINED with Bombardier and Japan Aircraft Development (JADC) to launch a series of studies into developing a 90- to 110-seat aircraft to compete with Europe and China. The US manufacturer is understood to be conducting three parallel studies into possible development of new or derivative regional ...
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IAE will power China Southern A320s
INTERNATIONAL AERO Engines (IAE) has won a third major Asian carrier competition, with the China Southern Airlines' selection of the V2500 powerplant for its new fleet of Airbus A320s. China Southern is understood to have opted for the V2525-A5 over the competing General Electric/Snecma CFM56-5B. An official announcement ...
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Fairchild agrees Dornier acquisition
Graham Warwick/ORLANDO FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT has reached agreement with Daimler-Benz Aerospace (DASA) on the acquisition of Dornier Luftfahrt. Fairchild chairman Carl Albert says that the deal will close in June. DASA confirms that an agreement is "ready for signing", and says that a final decision will be taken ...
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...while South Korea attempts to salvage China deal
SOUTH KOREA IS trying salvage plans to develop a new 100-seat passenger aircraft in co-operation with China, following the renewal of direct industry-level discussions between the countries. A Samsung Aerospace team, led by vice-president Yu Moo-Sung, has met Aviation Industries of China (AVIC) in Beijing, in an ...
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All Nippon switch
All Nippon Airways has made changes to its Airbus Industrie A320/A321 orderbook, with three of its ten A321 orders switched to A320s. Although the airline operates CFM International CFM56-powered A320s, it selected the International Aero Engines V2500 for its A321s. Source: Flight International
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Advanced flightdecks
ALL FUTURE DOUGLAS (DAC) aircraft will share a common display and avionics architecture to be based around Honeywell's Versatile Integrated Avionics concept, VIA 2000. The MD-95 will be the first aircraft to be equipped with the full system, while the MD-90 is set to be changed to ...
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EMB-145 US tour stirs sales interest
BASKING IN POSITIVE REACTIONS from potential buyers viewing the EMB-145 regional jet on its US tour, Embraer has yet to announce substantial progress on the North American sales front. Firm orders now stand at 28 aircraft. The 50-seater is the front runner for an initial 25-aircraft order from US regional ...
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Emirates financing
The Emirates airline group has signed a $106 million financing deal with an syndicate of international banks led by Citibank, to fund the first of its seven Boeing 777-200s. The Rolls-Royce Trent-powered aircraft is scheduled for delivery to the airline on 6 June. Source: Flight International
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Swire pledges long-term involvement with Cathay
Paul Lewis/SEATTLE SWIRE PACIFIC, the UK parent of Cathay Pacific and Dragonair, is emphatic that it intends to remain a major participant in Hong Kong's aviation industry. It dismisses speculation that its grip may be weakening following the recent deal with China which will put a large ...
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Airlines challenge Brussels plan for weekend noise ban
AIRLINES ARE OPPOSING a plan by the Belgian transport ministry to ban noisy aircraft at Brussels Zaventem Airport during weekends. The curfew affects non-Chapter 3 aircraft, such as the McDonnell Douglas DC-9, Boeing 727-100/200, 737-200 and the Fokker F28. No flights with these aircraft types will be allowed to depart ...
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ARIA will lease ten 737-400s for Europe routes
Paul Duffy/MOSCOW AEROFLOT RUSSIAN International Airlines (ARIA) has confirmed that it is to lease ten Boeing 737-400s to serve European routes, while officials also say that the airline will take two additional Boeing 767-300ERs to shore up its transatlantic services. Negotiations for the aircraft are ...
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CAL proposes to sell shares
TAIWAN'S CHINA Aviation Development Foundation (CADF) is to sell around 16% of its holding in China Airlines (CAL) to private investors. The sale will reduce CADF's stake in the carrier to 62%. It also plans to launch a rights issue of 200 million shares. The issue is expected to raise ...
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Deregulation: not as good a picture as it is painted
Sir - The article "Low-cost carriers save passengers $6 billion" (Flight International, 1-7 May, P10) raises hope that European "deregulation" will bring a similar reduction in air fares. Judging by results in the USA, however, the real benefit for airline passengers is difficult to measure. Less than 3% ...
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Reviving a giant
After the worst downturn in its history, the Douglas Aircraft division of McDonnell Douglas is showing signs of a dramatic recovery. Guy Norris/LOS ANGELES IT HAS BEEN A painful period for the Douglas Aircraft (DAC) division of McDonnell Douglas (MDC), but there is fresh optimism in the ...
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Sochata wins its spurs for quick changes
SOCHATA, THE maintenance arm of French aero-engine manufacturer Snecma, has qualified as an approved quick-engine-change (QEC) repair station for the Allison T56-501Ds which power the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules. It becomes one of only three such engine-repair centres. Lockheed Martin has provided Sochata with technical training, especially on the Hercules' ...