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Bombardier gives go-ahead to CRJ-X
BOMBARDIER'S BOARD has approved the launch of the CRJ-X stretched, 70-seat derivative of the Canadair Regional Jet. Bombardier's Regional Aircraft division says that it has firm orders for the CRJ-X from "at least one" customer, although the manufacturer declines to give details. The first flight is planned for ...
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Lockheed studies unmanned F-16
LOCKHEED MARTIN IS proposing a demonstration of automatic in-flight refuelling as the first step towards developing an unmanned tactical aircraft based on the F-16. Modified F-16s are being studied to meet emerging US requirements for a new class of aircraft called uninhabited combat air-vehicles (UCAVs) One ...
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Solar storm is suspected in Telstar 401 satellite loss
NASA scientists at the Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland, believe that a Solar storm on 6 January created enough geomagnetic activity to knock out the AT&T's Telstar 401 communications satellite in geostationary orbit (GEO) on 11 January. The satellite is a total loss (Flight International, 22-28 January). The ...
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S Koreans discuss link-up
South Korea's four main competing aerospace manufacturers are discussing the formation of a joint-venture organisation to lead and co-ordinate the development of new indigenous projects and participation in larger international collaborative efforts. The new company would bring together Daewoo Heavy Industries, Hyundai, Korean Air and Samsung Aerospace. It ...
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AI(R) hunts for Jet risk-sharing partners
Aero International (Regional) (AI(R))has formally launched the search for risk-sharing partners to join the $1 billion development of the proposed new AI(R)Jet family of 58- and 68-seat regional jets. Aerostructures companies from Asia, Europe and North America were invited to a programme briefing at Toulouse on 22 January, ...
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Can you help?
Sir-Would any of your readers point us in the direction of a report on the pros and cons (both technical and financial) of wing-mounted versus tail-mounted twin-engined jet-powered airlincrs? Boeing favours wing mounts, whereas Fokker and McDonnell Douglas focus on the rear. Can you help? Jonathan Clark ...
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SH & E
International air transport consultants Simat, Helliesen & Eichner has made three management appointments at its UK office. Lawrence Price has been named as managing director of the UK branch; Tony O'Neill has joined the air transport team as a senior consultant, and Ian Lowden is promoted to senior consultant. ...
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Hispano Suiza
Yves Imbert has been elected chairman and chief executive officer of Spanish engine manufacturer Hispano-Suiza, replacing Raymond Poggi, who has moved to Snecma. Imbert was previously chairman and chief executive officer of Sochata, the engine repair sudsidiary of Snecma. Source: Flight International
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Jet Aviation
Jamie Barrett has been appointed vice -president of sales and marketing. Barrett comes to Jet Aviation from Corporate Jets, where he has held a similar position for 15 years. Source: Flight International
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Saab aircraft
Gert Schyborger, president of the defence electronics company Celsius-Tech, has been appointed president of Saab Aircraft, succeeding Hans Kruger, who is now president of Industrigruppen JAS. Source: Flight International
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CS aviation
Thomas Seery has joined New York-based aircraft-leasing company CS Aviation Services as vice -president, marketing and administration. Source: Flight International
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Russell backs Merlin
Russell Adams of the UK is to supply software to Lockheed Martin Aerospace Systems Integration, as part of the US company's logistics support package for EH Industries EH101 helicopters ordered by the UK armed forces. The software will be used to trace rotable components and for stock control. ...
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MDC goes digital
McDonnell Douglas has selected Avtech to supply a digitally controlled audio system for the MD-95 100-seat airliner. The system manages flightdeck communications and uses a databus to connect the audio control panels to the remotely mounted audio management unit. Source: Flight International
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Dunlop brakes Nimrod
Dunlop Aviation has been selected to supply carbon brakes and a modular brake control and anti-skid system for the British Aerospace Nimrod 2000 replacement maritime-patrol aircraft. Source: Flight International