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DASA modifies antenna to cure EF2000's radar
Andrzej Jeziorski/MUNICH DAIMLER-BENZ Aerospace (DASA) has overcome persistent problems with the Eurofighter EF2000's ECR90 radar by modifying the antenna design. According to DASA airborne-systems division vice-president Manfred Jacobsen, the radar suffered radome-compatibility problems, leading to "backflash". The high-energy emissions from the antenna were ...
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Australia unveils aerial-surveillance project
THE AUSTRALIAN Defence Forces is pulling together its broad-area aerial-surveillance and unmanned-air-vehicle (UAV) requirements into a single project, known as Joint 129. The project, established at the end of April, will result in the acquisition of either a combination of manned surveillance aircraft, supporting a synthetic-aperture-radar system, and tactical ...
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Hughes and GEC begin to evaluate export AirHawk seeker options
HUGHES AND GEC-Marconi are examining an imaging-infra-red (IIR)-guided variant of the AirHawk, being offered by Hughes to meet the UK's conventional stand-off missile (CASOM) requirement, for the export market. Hughes and GEC unveiled a formal tie-up on 23 May for the UK bid, with GEC involvement covering "final assembly and ...
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Fifth-generation Russian combat aircraft go ahead
Alexander Velovich/MOSCOW RUSSIA PLANS to press ahead and procure a fifth-generation fighter and a long-range strike aircraft to replace the Tupolev Tu-22M Backfire, according to Col Gen Piotr Deinekin, commander-in chief of the Russian air force. Deinekin also confirms that a reconnaissance variant of the ...
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Maersk emerges as winner in Estonia
A CONSORTIUM headed by Denmark's Maersk Air has emerged as the winner of the race to take control of Estonian Airlines. Scandinavian Airlines System had battled to win the privatisation contest, to secure its grip on the Baltic. Maersk Air, together with Danish investment group Baltic Creco, is ...
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Summit holds key to Tiger
A FRANCO-GERMAN summit between French president Jacques Chirac and German chancellor Helmut Kohl on 5 June holds the key to the future of the Eurocopter Tiger and NH90 joint helicopter projects. Confusion remains over France's commitment to both programmes following the Government's recent defence plan. Sources predict that ...
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Lufthansa will attack costs
Kevin O'Toole/LONDON A SET OF RECORD figures for 1995/6 has ensured that British Airways reclaimed its title as the world's most profitable airline. The group shows no intention of letting its lead slip, making an immediate announcement of another massive drive to improve costs, further product upgrades ...
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BA plans to keep its profits rolling
Kevin O'Toole/FRANKFURT LUFTHANSA chairman Jurgen Weber has promised a renewed attack on costs throughout the group, warning unions that there will be tough decisions to make as they go into this year's round of wage negotiations. Speaking at the German group's annual press conference, Weber ...
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German defence cuts fall on air force
GERMANY'S DEFENCE ministry has been hit by a cut of more than DM1 billion ($660 million) in its 1996 budget, which is likely to delay three air force transport programmes. Although no formal decision has been taken, the ministry says that the most likely air force procurements to be struck ...
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BA and American move closer to unveiling alliance
Andrew Doyle/LONDON BRITISH AIRWAYS and American Airlines are close to unveiling an alliance, initially expected to include joint marketing and codesharing of flights, but which could pave the way for a long-awaited US-UK open-skies agreement. The tie-up, which is expected to be announced shortly, will give ...
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Thailand lays out plans for second national airline
THE THAI Government, after considerable internal debate, has finally laid out a series of corporate guidelines for the establishment of second national airline. A proposed start-up second carrier has faced extensive delays, as the result of domestic political debate over the extent of foreign investment. It will for the first ...
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Iran uses Airbus deal as a wedge between USA and Europe
IRAN HAS MADE it known that Airbus Industrie is in talks over a $1 billion contract to supply up to 17 aircraft to Iran Air. The move appears to be timed to heighten European opposition to the US trade embargo against Iran. Iran Air is understood to be discussing the ...
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Boeing re-opens Japan link in regional-jet bid
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE BOEING HAS JOINED with Bombardier and Japan Aircraft Development (JADC) to launch a series of studies into developing a 90- to 110-seat aircraft to compete with Europe and China. The US manufacturer is understood to be conducting three parallel studies into possible development of new or derivative regional ...
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IAE will power China Southern A320s
INTERNATIONAL AERO Engines (IAE) has won a third major Asian carrier competition, with the China Southern Airlines' selection of the V2500 powerplant for its new fleet of Airbus A320s. China Southern is understood to have opted for the V2525-A5 over the competing General Electric/Snecma CFM56-5B. An official announcement ...
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A novel Phantom experience
Sir - Ray Pilley is absolutely right in saying that there is no substitute for the final check (Letters, Flight International, 24-30 April, P43). This applies equally to engineering staff and aircrew, but it was his comments about the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom which really caught my eye. ...
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Reduced workload
Development of the AH-1W cockpit upgrade will get under way in 1999. It will be modelled on the cancelled IWS programme, which aimed to reduce crew workload by providing better-integrated controls and displays. The result will be "mirror-image" cockpits, allowing the helicopter to be flown or the weapon system operated ...
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Fairchild agrees Dornier acquisition
Graham Warwick/ORLANDO FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT has reached agreement with Daimler-Benz Aerospace (DASA) on the acquisition of Dornier Luftfahrt. Fairchild chairman Carl Albert says that the deal will close in June. DASA confirms that an agreement is "ready for signing", and says that a final decision will be taken ...
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...while South Korea attempts to salvage China deal
SOUTH KOREA IS trying salvage plans to develop a new 100-seat passenger aircraft in co-operation with China, following the renewal of direct industry-level discussions between the countries. A Samsung Aerospace team, led by vice-president Yu Moo-Sung, has met Aviation Industries of China (AVIC) in Beijing, in an ...
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British World considers more ATR 72 orders
HAVING REPLACED ITS THREE Aberdeen-based Viscounts with two new ATR 72s on its Shell contract flights, British World Airlines says that it is considering placing further orders in anticipation of regional and subcontract work from airlines. Source: Flight International
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All Nippon switch
All Nippon Airways has made changes to its Airbus Industrie A320/A321 orderbook, with three of its ten A321 orders switched to A320s. Although the airline operates CFM International CFM56-powered A320s, it selected the International Aero Engines V2500 for its A321s. Source: Flight International