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Spar sells to DRS
New Jersey-based DRS Technologies has acquired Spar Aerospace's Applied Systems division, a manufacturer of deployable aircraft-locator beacons and flight-data recorders, for $29 million. The Ontario-based division will operate as DRS Flight Safety and Communications. Source: Flight International
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US airlines continue to surge
The major US airlines again surprised the markets with another record round of profits for the third quarter, including encouraging result from troubled Trans World Airlines, which now promises it has enough cash to carry it through the winter season. There had been speculation that the unprecedented run ...
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Growing pain
It is tempting, almost, to feel sorry for the world's airlines. Just as they were beginning to enjoy credible profits and sustained traffic growth, they find themselves staring at a near-term future in which their own growth threatens disaster. Any twinge of sympathy, however, is killed by the ...
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Australia gears up for Air 87 contest
The Australian Army is to opt for a dedicated fire-support and reconnaissance helicopter over a multi-purpose platform and expects to issue an invitation to register (ITR) shortly to contending manufacturers, following approval of its Air 87 project. After several years of delay and deliberation, Australia's key Defence Capabilities ...
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Thunder due in 1997
The first two Boeing F-15I strike aircraft for the Israeli air force were delivered on 6 November in St Louis, Missouri. Transfer of the 25 F-15I Raam ("thunder") aircraft will begin in January 1998 and are due to be completed in 1999. The first F-15I was shown armed with Rafael ...
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A-10 suicide
The US Air Force has closed the book on the 2 April crash of a Fairchild Republic A-10 attack aircraft. The USAF's investigation board conclude that Capt Craig Button committed suicide for undetermined reasons by crashing his aircraft into the side of a Colorado mountain. Source: Flight International
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France funds future ramjet missile research
Aerospatiale is to continue working on technology for a supersonic follow-on to the Exocet anti-ship missile under a Fr750 million ($127 million) multi-year contract from the French arms-procurement agency, the DGA. The award, for the company's Vesta ramjet-technology programme, covers design, construction and flight test of a ramjet- ...
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DoD cut forces JASSM revamp
The US Air Force is being forced to revamp the $3 billion Joint Air-to-Surface Stand-off Missile (JASSM) programme because of funding cuts. The move comes against the background of US Navy disenchantment with the project. The USAF has presented senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials with a revised ...
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Radar order
ITT Gilfillan has won a $10 million US Air Force contract to supply GCA-2000 tactical air-traffic-control and landing systems. Solid-state radar systems, in mobile configuration, will be used by Air Mobility Command to support worldwide deployments. Source: Flight International
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Moldavia sells MiG-29 Fulcrums to USA
A total of 21 MIGMAPO MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft, sold by Moldavia to the USA for $40 million, have been delivered disassembled to Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, by Boeing C-17 transport aircraft. George Kyrlan, the Moldavan secretary of the National Security Council and presidential defence advisor, says that ...
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NH Industries pushes NH90 production deal
NH Industries (NHI) has submitted two key pricing proposals for the four-nation NH90 military-utility helicopter, covering the production-investment phase and an initial procurement batch. The proposals, one of which covers purchasing 200 NH90s, were sent to NAEHMA, the NATO agency managing the programme for the four partners: France, ...
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Cougar spotted
The German air force has taken delivery of the first of three Eurocopter AS532U2 Cougars which will now be used for VIP transport duties. The helicopters are replacing three Mil Mi-8s which are being retired from service. The first helicopter to be delivered is now based in Berlin, while the ...
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Outrider flies into confused future
The Alliant Techsystems Outrider tactical unmanned air vehicle (TUAV) has resumed flight testing, but the future of the project is a matter of debate. Flight trials in the advanced concept technology-demonstration continues, with the Outrider now powered by a new engine. Officials will, however, have to revamp the ...
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Sanders develops laser missile defence for Boeing F/A-18E/F
Lockheed Martin company Sanders is developing a directed infra-red countermeasures system for tactical aircraft. The TADIRCM is a derivative of the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system under development for US Army, Air Force and Navy helicopters and transports, and would be linked to an advanced version of the common ...
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Temporary solutions
THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH Aerospace Companies (SBAC) recently launched an initiative to attract more young people into the aerospace industry, citing as one of the reasons for doing so a widespread concern that the industry could be facing skills shortages in the future. One of the most obvious manifestations of ...
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Beaver revival
British Columbia-based Advanced Wing Technologies (AWT) has unveiled a new wing for the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver which enables a 340kg payload increase and improves speed, range and short-take-off-and-landing performance. The new wing dramatically benefits the Beaver today, but it is the long-term potential which is causing as ...
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Challenge well met
Bombardier says that the Canadair Challenger 604 is "the fastest-selling Challenger ever". It is also the furthest-flying, and the two are not unconnected. With the 604, the Canadian company finally has exploited the full potential of the Challenger design, and is reaping the reward with an increased share of the ...
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Insider trading
The business-aircraft industry is booming. Aircraft orders are rising and, if recent predictions are to be believed, this trend will continue until the turn of the century. Sales of secondhand aircraft are also scaling new heights. The knock-on effect is naturally felt by the business-aircraft interiors market, in completions for ...
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Dubai' 97 show guide
Dubai 97 is being held at Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, between 16 November and 20 November. The show will be open each day between 09.00 and 18.00. The event is being organised by Fairs and Exhibitions (1992), 6 Broadstone Place London W1H 3FJ, UK; tel: ...
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Passengers on the rack
If airlines and aircraft manufacturers were to characterise just one physical property of aeroplanes as the ultimate enemy, it would be weight. Weight increases drag and fuel consumption and reduces payload, so carriers and builders fight all the time to reduce it without sacrificing friendly properties such as strength, durability ...