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AGM-130 succeeds in hard-target testing from F-15
THEBUNKER-BUSTING capability of the Boeing (formerly Rockwell)AGM-130 stand-off weapon has been demonstrated in a high-altitude, steep-attack, launch from a USAir Force McDonnell Douglas F-15E. The AGM-130, with the BLU-109/B hard-target-penetrator warhead, imaging-infra-red seeker and global-positioning-system guidance, was launched at 5,000ft (1,500m) and climbed to 10,000ft before pitching over to attack ...
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Air Littoral ATR crashes in Florence
One of Air Littoral's fleet of 15 Aero International (Regional) ATR 42-500s crashed just short of a motorway on 30 July after running off the runway during a landing at Florence's Peretola Airport in Italy. The aircraft, on a service from Nice, France, crashed through a perimeter fence and into ...
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Air UK considers options in fleet-expansion strategy
Max Kingsley-Jones/LONDON Air UK expects to finalise its fleet-expansion strategy in the coming months in a move which could see the airline selecting a new 60- to 80-seat aircraft to slot in between its 50-seat Fokker 50s and 99-seat Fokker 100s. Philip Chapman, Air UK's director ...
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Airbus lands first A340-500/600 deals
Max Kingsley-Jones/London Airbus has taken an important step towards a full programme launch for the A340-500/600 growth versions by securing commitments from two major airlines for the aircraft. Air Canada plans to take the types as part of a major A330/A340 deal, while Virgin Atlantic aims to become ...
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Bristol
Alan Davies has become engineering manager at the UK's Bristol International Airport, to oversee construction of the new terminal building. He was previously senior project manager at London Gatwick and Heathrow, and has also worked at London Stansted and Scottish airports. Source: Flight International
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Asians seek longer ranges from Airbus and Boeing
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE Potential Asia-Pacific launch customers for Airbus Industrie's planned A340-500/600 growth derivatives are pressing the European consortium for a higher maximum take-off weight (MTOW) and improved payload and range performance. Airbus is targeting Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Cathay Pacific to place Asian launch orders for ...
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Australia plans to re-engine RAAF F-111C fleet
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) plans to re-engine its fleet of 21 General Dynamics F-111Cs, replacing the Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-103 engines of 82kN (18,500lb) thrust with the TF30-P-109RA variant providing 93kN thrust through improved mass flow and higher operating temperatures. The RAAF says that the decision ...
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Australian bidding
Metric Systems has teamed with Aerospace Technical Services, Advanced Systems and FAAC of the USA to bid for the air-combat training system contract for the Royal Australian Air Force. The requirement includes installation of air-combat manoeuvring instrumentation at the RAAF's bombing ranges. Source: Flight International
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Avions Mundry take-over formalised
A year after entering bankruptcy proceedings, French general-aviation manufacturer Avions Mudry has been taken over formally by Aeronautique Service, owner of Dijon-based Avions Pierre Robin. Mudry has been in difficulty since 1994, when for budgetary reasons the Government decided against further purchases of its trainers. A fire later ...
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Avsat 6000 is approved
Rockwell Collins' Avsat 6000 satellite-based navigation system has been certificated on the Canadair Challenger 604 business jet. The installation consists of an FMS-6000 flight-management system and GPS-4000 global-positioning system, integrated with Collins Pro Line 4 avionics. Source: Flight International
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BA considers move in low-fare market
Max Kingsley-Jones/LONDON British Airways is studying a move which could see it proceed in the low-fare market against new "no-frills" rivals such as easyJet and Debonair. The airline, which is already seeking to cut costs by £1 billion ($1.7 billion) over the next three years, has ...
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Boeing heads shifting industry league
Kevin O'Toole/LONDON Boeing has begun to pull away from its nearest competitors in the league table of USaerospace manufacturers over the first half of 1997. Even without the McDonnell Douglas (MDC)merger, Boeing's sales have leapt by close to 60%due to soaring civil-aircraft sales, and the Rockwell ...
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Brazil nears F-5 upgrade launch
Graham Warwick/WASHINGTON DC BRAZIL ISCLOSE to releasing a requests for proposals for a Northrop F-5E/F upgrade programme. Avionics and structural updates for some 50 aircraft will enable the F-5 to be used as an interim air-defence aircraft until the Brazilian air force acquires a new fighter early next ...
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Business jets boost US GA production
Graham Warwick/WASHINGTON DC US MANUFACTURERS delivered 16.5% more general-aviation (GA) aircraft in the first half of 1997, compared with the same period of 1996. Billings were up by 60% to almost $2 billion for the first six months, says the US General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), citing a ...
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Business-jet ETOPS: it is better to be safe than to be sorry
Sir - Although I invariably agree with the author's point of view when reading the Flight International Comment page, I feel that, in the article "All at sea" (Flight International, 9-15 July), about extended-range twin-engined operations (ETOPS), there are some uncharacteristically sweeping statements with which I do not. ...
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Canada plans September SAR helicopter decision
Second-time lucky for the EH101 team? CANADAPLANS to decide in September on the C$600 million ($430 million) purchase of 15 search-and-rescue (SAR) helicopters. Bids have been received from Boeing, offering its CH-47 Chinook; Sikorsky, with a variant of its UH-60 Black Hawk called the Maplehawk; Team Cormorant, led by ...
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Century Jet single-turbofan refined
Century Aerospace has refined the design of its planned Century Jet single-turbofan business jet. Changes include a larger wing, which has fuel capacity increased by 135kg; a 130mm fuselage stretch, to enlarge baggage volume by 30%; a circular-section fuselage, expanding cabin width by 150mm; and a lengthened nose, to house ...
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Cessna studies new singles
CESSNA HASBEGUN work on new light-aircraft designs to supersede its piston singles. No decision has been taken on when the Model 172, 182 and 206 will be replaced, but company sources suggest that a design freeze could take place 18 months from now. The US manufacturer restarted piston-single ...
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Coming down to earth
Douglas Barrie/LONDON The procurement plans of the Russian air force lie in tatters, with the aspirations of its financially beseiged leaders now focused on maintaining a modicum of capability rather than on the acquisition of a new, fifth-generation, aircraft, such as MAPO MiG's Article 1.42 fighter. ...
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Crossair's Saab HUGS
Crossair has received certification from the European Joint Aviation Authorities for the Flight Dynamics head-up guidance system (HUGS) on its Saab 2000 fleet, which will enable Crossair crews to perform landings in poor visibility. Crossair also expects the system to help when operating into short runways at airports such as ...