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Emultek selected for CBT
US irways has selected Emultek's Rapid Simulation 4 software as the standard for developing simulations for computer-based training (CBT). Source: Flight International
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Alenia tunes into CD Radio satellite contract
Alenia Spazio has signed a deal to supply the main subsystems for three CD Radio satellites (with an option on a fourth), to be built by Loral Space Systems. The Italian company beat Alcatel to the contract. The first satellite, based on an FS-1300 body, is to be launched in ...
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Space station project moves on as FGB goes to Baikonur
Tim Furniss/LONDON The International Space Station (ISS) project reached an important point on 17 January, with the roll-out and shipment to the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan of the Functional Cargo Block (FGB) module. Launch of the system by a Proton booster is due on 30 June. The lift-off will mark ...
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Lunar Orbiter
NASA'S Lunar Prospector has entered its 100km circular polar orbit around the Moon. The Lockheed Martin-built, 295kg Discovery-series craft, which was launched on 6 January, will be used to conduct an intensive one-year survey of the Moon. It will use five instruments. Source: Flight International
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MMS to build second adaptor for Delta II
Matra Marconi Space (MMS) has won a contract from Boeing to build a second dual-payload-attach fitting (DPAF) for the Delta II satellite launcher. The DPAFs, which will provide the Delta II with dual-launch capability to low-Earth orbit for payloads up to 2,250kg, will be used first for a launch ...
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Marketplace
-Bahamasair has acquired two ex-Canadian Airlines International Boeing 737-200s from PLM International. -Azerbaijan Airlines has finalised its contract with Boeing for two Boeing 757-200s. Delivery and engine selection details have not been disclosed, although the airline has held commitments for six Rolls-Royce RB.211-powered 757s since 1994. -South African Airways ...
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US Navy tests smokeless engines in F/A-18E/Fs
Smokeless General Electric F414 engines are being flight tested by the USNavy in Boeing F/A-18E/Fs. GE says that smokiness observed early in the test programme has been overcome by modifying swirlers near the fuel nozzles to increase airflow to the combustor. Six engines have been modified for flight testing ...
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Namibia school study
Nambia's Directorate of Civil Aviation and Dornier International Logistics are conducting a feasibility study into creating an aviation-training school at Keetmanshoop. Source: Flight International
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Boeing finances 172S
Boeing Capital, formerly McDonnell Douglas Finance, is providing lease financing to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for 61 Cessna 172 trainers being delivered over three years. Deliveries began in September 1997 under a 12-year deal covering the acquisition of almost 300 Cessna single-engine aircraft. Source: Flight International
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Travel Air expands
Raytheon plans to add up to 24 aircraft to its Travel Air fractional-ownership programme in 1998: six Beech King Air B200s, 12 Beechjet 400As and six Hawker 800XPs. By the end of 1997, the fleet consisted of four King Airs, five Beechjets and four Hawkers. Source: Flight International
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Excel ramps up
Cessna plans to produce 20 Citation Excel business jets in 1998, increasing to 60 in 1999, against a backlog of some 200 orders. Deliveries are to begin in April. Source: Flight International
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IPTN service centre
Allison Engine has named Indonesia's IPTN as an approved authorised maintenance centre for the Model 250 turboshaft engine used in commercial and light military helicopters. Source: Flight International
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APR-48A order
Lockheed Martin Federal Systems has won a $94 million contract from the US Army to manufacture 222 radar-frequency interferometer (RFI) systems for integration on the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter. The RFI, which is designated the APR-48A, is a passive, all-weather radar detection system. The RFI would be used ...
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Boeing upgrade
Boeing Australia has won a A$300 million ($194) contract for a complete modernisation of the Australian Defence Force's high-frequency (HF) communications system. The work will include upgrades to the HF communications systems in air force and naval aircraft . The Australian Communications System division of Boeing, as prime contractor, will ...
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Popeye junior
The Turkish air force may emerge as the launch customer for the Rafael Popeye 2 stand-off missile, a lighter version of the television/ infra-red-guided weapon. The air force is interested in the Popeye 2 for its Lockheed Martin F-16s. Source: Flight International
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Fifth SU-27IB flies
The fifth Sukhoi Su-27IB fighter-bomber variant of the basic Su-27 Flanker has been flown from Sukhoi's Novosibirsk production site. The Su-27IB(Su-34) programme remains one of the few Russian air force combat-aircraft projects still receiving state funding. The Su-27IB is earmarked to replace the Su-24 Fencer in the strike role. Source: ...
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Pacific purchase
Airwork New Zealand has acquired Sydney-based Pacific Turbine, formerly the engine division of BTR-owned Hawker de Havilland. The unpublicised sale of the overhaul facilities, completed on 20 November, creates Australasia's largest independently owned aviation gas turbine engine overhaul centre. BTR, which is selling its entire aviation interests, has also sold ...
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JT8D-200 gives new life to 707
Pratt & Whitney has signed an agreement with the Seven Q Seven group to certificate the JT8D-200 turbofan for re-engined Boeing 707s and, possibly, KC-135 military variants. The "7Q7" programme could potentially involve the re-engineing of up to 500 in-service 707-320s and KC-135s with the 98kN (22,000lb)-thrust JT8D-219, says ...
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Airbus firms up A3XX freighter
Max Kingsley-Jones/LONDON Airbus is firming up its plans for combi and all-freight derivatives of its proposed A3XX airliner, as it works towards a launch decision by early 1999. As envisaged, both cargo versions of the baseline 560-seat, A3XX-100 will feature a main-deck 3.43 x 2.54m cargo door in ...
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Aerolitoral plans more Saab 340s
Graham Warwick/GUADALAJARA Mexican regional Aerolitoral plans to acquire up to 25 Saab 340s and is drawing up plans to acquire 50-seaters, possibly regional jets. The Monterrey-based carrier operates 27 19-seat Fairchild Dornier Metro III/23s. The first of an initial six 33-seat Saab 340Bs entered service in December and another five ...