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ESDU fatigue data
ESDU has released a data item which describes the standard loading sequence for fatigue assessment of helicopter rotor systems. The Helix is intended for hinged rotor systems, while the Felix is destined for fixed (semi-rigid) systems. Source: Flight International
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CFMI uses BOLD
CFM International (CFMI) claims to be the first engine manufacturer to use the Boeing On Line Data (BOLD) service. The GE/ Snecma joint venture will place on line later this year an engine manual, parts catalogue and service bulletins for the CFM56-7 engine. Source: Flight International
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L-3 on Apache
L-3 Display Systems has been selected to provide cockpit displays for US Army Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters. The $3.8 million contract was awarded to the New York based company by Lockheed Martin, as part of its Target Acquisition Designation System/Pilot Night Vision Sensor programme for the D-model Apache. Source: ...
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Liebherr A340-500/600
Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse has been selected to supply the engine bleed air system for the Airbus A340-500/600, for which Intertechnique of France will supply its bleed management computers. Source: Flight International
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Live TV
Cessna is installing an Airshow live television system in a Citation X business jet for delivery in October. Airshow TV receives the DirectTV service in flight via direct broadcast satellite. Two business jets have been retrofitted with Airshow TV, but Cessna is the first manufacturer to install the system. ...
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Cirrus expands
Cirrus Design has completed a manufacturing expansion to support production of the SR20 all-composite light aircraft. Wings and horizontal stabilisers will be produced at Grand Forks, North Dakota, and shipped to Duluth, Minnesota, for final assembly. Source: Flight International
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NASA upgrade
NASA has upgraded one of its two Lockheed Martin F-16XL research aircraft with a digital flight control system based on that fitted to Block 40 F-16C/Ds. The upgrade replaces the original analogue fly by wire computer . Source: Flight International
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Somchem submission
Missile propellant specialist Somechem has been invited to submit a proposal to Alenia covering the development of engines for the Teseo MK2/S air-launched anti-ship missile which is intended to be carried by the Italian navy's EH Industries EH101 and NH Industries NH90 naval helicopters. Source: Flight International
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Learjet 45 order
Bombardier Aerospace has secured its third order for the Learjet 45 in South Africa. The undisclosed customer is buying the aircraft through Execujet, the company's agent in the country for distribution of Learjets and Challengers. Source: Flight International
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Early warning
Citizens of the Altay Territory in far eastern Russia will receive five days warning of launches of boosters from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. Debris from launches over the last 40 years have littered the area. Source: Flight International
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Canadian Minisat
The University of British Columbia is leading a Canadian team of scientists developing a $7.7 million 50kg minisatellite to be launched for study of the oldest stars, to seek clues to the age of the universe. Source: Flight International
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Quickbird go ahead
The US EarthWatch company, whose Early Bird commercial remote sensing satellite was lost in orbit after a Start 1 launch last December, has cancelled plans for the launch of a replacement and is beginning construction of the Ball Aerospace-built 1m resolution craft, the QuickBird 1, to be launched on a ...
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Globalstar launch
A two-stage Boeing Delta II 7420 booster with four strap-on boosters delivered four Globalstar worldwide mobile communications satellites into 1,250km circular Earth orbits after launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on 24 April. A Delta II launched the first four satellites in February. A further 48 are scheduled for launch, 12 ...
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Northwest anti-trust
Eleven US states are backing a pending federal anti-trust case brought against Northwest Airlines over its acquisition of Republic Airlines in 1987, which is alleged to have given it a dominant position at Minneapolis Airport, protected by predatory pricing. Source: Flight International
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Airtran loss
AirTran, the group formed out of ValuJet, more than halved its losses in the first quarter to just under $8 million. Load factor climbed to over 57% and seat costs dipped by one-third, while yields remained stable. Source: Flight International
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Bangladesh safety
The US Federal Aviation Administration has given Bangladesh a conditional rating under its International Aviation Safety Assessment programme, judging that its air transport safety oversight does not meet international standards. Until improvements are made, operations to the USA are permitted only under heightened FAA surveillance and inspections. Source: Flight International
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Air Maroc first
Honeywell/Trimble has been awarded a supplementary type certificate for its HT9100 navigation management system for the Boeing 737 "classic" by the US Federal Aviation Administration. A Royal Air Maroc 737-200 was used for the certification of the system, which will allow such aircraft to operate using basic area navigation, allowing ...
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Bogota crash key ?
The TAME Boeing 727-200 which crashed into high ground in cloud climbing out of Bogota Airport did not have its transponder switched on as requested, according to the head of the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Abel Jimenez. This is believed to be a factor in the accident, on 20 ...
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Aeroflot delivery
Aeroflot Russian International Airlines has taken the first of ten Boeing 737-400s it has on order. The Russian carrier is also due to get the first of two leased 777-200IGWs by the month end. Source: Flight International
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US Airways settles
US Airways and Boeing have settled a legal dispute involving the airline's 1996 cancellation of an order for eight Boeing 757s and 40 737s. US Airways admitted a breach of contract and made an undisclosed settlement to Boeing. Meanwhile, the airline is considering purchase of an undisclosed number of longhaul ...