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France weighs up joining UK's Skynet 5
Tim Furniss France is considering joining the UK's Skynet 5 military communications satellite programme instead of developing a Franco-German system - all that remains from the original Anglo-French-German Trimilsatcom concept. The UK pulled out of Trimilsatcom in August. Armand Carlier, the chief executive of Matra Marconi Space, which ...
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Europeans team to challenge Jeppesen dominance
The specialised world of flight planning and documentation, long dominated by US giant Jeppesen, is set for its biggest shake-up ever through the formation of an alliance of three of Europe's key players in the field. Lufthansa Group's Lido unit, SAS Flight Support (SASFS), and Air France Aeronautical are ...
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TNT takes lease on A300 freighters
C-S Aviation Services (CSAS) has signed a long term lease agreement with TNT for four Airbus A300 freighters. The lease reflects the growth of TNT's business in Europe. CSAS, which acts as manager for P-G Aircraft Holdings, developed the A300 conversion in partnership with British Aerospace Aviation Services ...
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Delta employees receive $180m profit-share
Delta Air Lines says it is distributing $180 million in profit-sharing payments to eligible employees as the result of its record performance in fiscal 1998. The distribution is the largest payout since Delta introduced profit-sharing in fiscal 1995 and represents 6% of the base salaries earned by the employees ...
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American Eagle to launch Dallas-Houston Hobby jet service
American Eagle is beginning jet service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston's Hobby Airport on 7 December with Embraer ERJ-145s. Although the regional carrier - the world's largest - is initially only replacing two of 11 daily turboprop round-trip services between the two airports, American Eagle says it will add ...
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Fairchild introduces 728JET suppliers
Mark Hannant The next stage of Fairchild Aerospace's programme to build the 728JET family of regional jets was announced at the show yesterday as the company introduced the system suppliers it has chosen for the project. As announced last month, General Electric will provide CF34-8D engines incorporating a ...
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Speed and skill the hallmarks of rescue service
Alex Gallemore Teamwork is the key ingredient for the rapid response flying doctor crew at the show this week. During the daily flying display, a Eurocopter AS330 Puma and a Bell 412 helicopter are on standby to provide an instant air crew and casualty removal service. The ...
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First look at upgraded MiG-21bis
Mark Hannant An upgraded MiG-21bis has made its world debut at Farnborough '98, brought here by Romanian aerospace company Aerostar. Aerostar's presence at the show is part of its international marketing drive aimed at winning upgrade business from air forces operating the bis variant. Working with its ...
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Hercules unchained
Lockheed Martin executives breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday as the C-130J Hercules finally received full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after one of the most comprehensive programmes ever for an aircraft. The priority now is to get the aircraft to its first customers, the Royal ...
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RAF set for new link systems
Aerosystems International has secured a £4.5 million ($7.2 million) contract with the RAF to supply 10 Link 11 Data Link systems to MK2 Nimrod aircraft. The first aircraft delivery, commissioned by the Ministry of Defence Procurement Executive, is due early next year, with the rest arriving at a rate ...
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Millier gets contract lift
C&F Millier, a TI Group business, notched up three notable successes in the run-up to Farnborough '98. The company has received Airbus approval for the use of a new rapid deployment auxiliary jack on the A319, A320 and A321 family of aircraft. The design incorporates folding legs and an ...
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contracts
$5m contract The Electron Devices division of Litton has won a $5 million contract from Raytheon Systems to supply all travelling wave tubes used in the AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The award is the first phase in a four-year contract, worth more than $21 million, for ...
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Derco wins Brazilian Hercules work
Derco Aerospace has won a $50 million contract against stiff competition from Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to upgrade the C-130 Hercules. The award is a subcontract of the $1.4 billion System for the Vigilance of the Amazon (SIVAM) programme developed by the Brazilian government to help ensure sustainable development ...
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Staff queue
International recruitment giant Line Up Aviation Personnel has launched a new placement service on behalf of the Royal Aeronautical Society. The service will give the Society's aircraft maintenence members access to an international recruitment agency and help corporate members find new staff. Line Up will use the service ...
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Thermal images
FLIR Systems International (Hall 2, Stand A37) has three new thermal imaging surveillance systems at Farnborough '98. The systems include the LEO II, a new generation system for police forces and search and rescue teams. Source: Flight Daily News
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One in the hand
The world's only handheld airband radio for use in hazardous environments is on display at the Muirhead stand (Hall 1, Stand E3). Built by Pilz of Germany, the Aircom 800 is designed for use on off-shore platforms and other hazardous environments. Its aluminium chassis can withstand shock, dust, ...
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Air Lanka and Air India take step toward code-share
Air Lanka has signed a prorate agreement with Air India that preludes a wider code-share accord. The agreement - the first of its kind between the two flag carriers - will allow Air Lanka passengers to reach London, Frankfurt, Singapore, New Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Trivandrum and Madras at reduced ...
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Lufthansa signs 10-year, 400-aircraft EGPWS deal
Lufthansa has signed a 10-year agreement to buy AlliedSignal enhanced ground proximity warning systems (EGPWS) for most of its aircraft as well as those of its subsidiaries. AlliedSignal says the agreement initially covers the purchase of 175 systems for existing aircraft in the Lufthansa fleet but the order is ...
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Thais could launch long range 777-200X
Karen Walker Thai Airways says it could make a decision next year to purchase the Boeing 777-200X ultra-long haul aircraft. Thai's president Tamanoon Wanglee was at Farnborough yesterday to showcase the 777-300 that is on display in the static park and which will be delivered to Thai in ...
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NASA looking at X-38 and VentureStar combination
NASA and Lockheed Martin are studying a concept of using the X-38 International Space Station (ISS) Crew Return Vehicle and the proposed Lockheed Martin VentureStar single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane to provide an alternative to the Space Shuttle. The X-38, a prototype of which is being prepared for its second automatic atmospheric ...