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Euraviation nears base-station deals
Graham Warwick/ATLANTA EURAVIATION IS close to signing agreements with the first four base stations which will operate the single-turboprop ST-50 under its Time Sharing Consortium (TSC) programme. The Geneva, Switzerland-based company plans to have ten TSC stations in place by the time ST-50 deliveries begin in July 1996. ...
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MDHS hands over export Explorer
McDONNELL DOUGLAS Helicopter Systems (MDHS) has formally handed over the first Explorer helicopter to go to a non-US customer. The Explorer is the first of 15 sold to Japan's largest helicopter operating company, Aero Asahi. The remaining 14 machines, designated MDJ Explorers, will be delivered over the next ...
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IAI prepares to step up its business-jet production
ISRAEL AIRCRAFT Industries (IAI) is gearing up for "significantly" increased business-jet production in 1996, the first year in which both the basic Astra SP and high-speed Astra SPX will be produced. A further "substantial" increase is projected for 1997, when production of the widebody Astra Galaxy begins. ...
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Seastar project could be sunk
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE THE DORNIER SEASTAR CD-2 amphibious-aircraft programme is again on the verge of collapse, this time as the result of Malaysian company shareholders refusing to invest further funds in the project. Plans to build the twin-engined Seastar in Malaysia are now more than a year ...
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Aerospatiale to build Eutelsat 3 satellites
Tim Furniss/LONDON AEROSPATIALE has been awarded the contract to build the new-generation Eutelsat 3 series of communications satellites. Three satellites - plus four options - will eventually replace the Eutelsat 2 spacecraft operated by the 44-member European telecommunications satellite organisation. The Eutelsat 3s will be based ...
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Rationalisation bears fruit for South African Airways
Chris Yates/JOHANNESBURG A SERIES OF COST-reduction measures, including rationalisation of its European network and the closure of offices worldwide, should allow South African Airways (SAA) soon to report significantly improved financial results. "Our official results will be made known within the next two weeks, for the ...
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Improvements are needed for Shuttle/Mir missions
THE SPACE SHUTTLE STS 71/Atlantis returned to the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 7 July after a triumphant joint mission with the Russian space station, the Mir 1, which highlighted minor changes required for future flights. This first Shuttle/Mir Mission, SMM-1, delivered two cosmonauts to the Mir 1 ...
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Sights on expansion
Israeli company EL-OP is one manufacturer content to remain in the defence market. Arie Egozi/TEL AVIV WHEN THE FIRST photographs from the Offeq 3, Israel's intelligence satellite, were transmitted to the ground in April, the experts were more than surprised. The small, lightweight, satellite offers only a limited ...
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Fighting chance
Despite opposition, there is strong support in the UK for air-combat- tactics training for helicopter pilots. Douglas Barrie/LONDON TRAINING FOR rotary-wing air-combat tactics (ACT) is a contentious issue: some argue that the dangers outweigh the rewards. Those critical of ACT should try explaining their ...
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Sabreliner snaps up DynCorp subsidiaries for $12.5 million
US AVIATION-SERVICE company Sabreliner has acquired DynCorp's airliner maintenance and modification subsidiaries for an initial payment of $12.5 million. The deal includes DynAir divisions in Arizona, Florida and Texas with annual sales of about $60 million and 1,100 employees. St Louis, Missouri-based Sabreliner specialises in corporate-aircraft maintenance and ...
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Kalitta sells off MGM Grand Air
CONRAD KALITTA HAS sold a majority interest in the former MGM Grand Air to charter operator Front Page Tours, which will operate the airline as Champion Air. Kalitta, which purchased the assets of MGM Grand Air from billionaire Kirk Kerkorian in December 1994, will retain a 20% stake in Los-Angeles-based ...
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Piper comes out from Chapter 11
PIPER AIRCRAFT emerged from bankruptcy on 10 July, when the court approved the company's sale to its creditors and an investment firm for $95 million. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Dimeling, Schreiber and Park has taken a 50% stake in New Piper Aircraft, with creditors receiving 25%. Piper filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ...
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Ecuatoriana sale
The Ecuadorian Government will sell 50.1% of flag carrier Ecuatoriana on 27 July through the local stock exchange. A further 24.9% will be sold through the stock exchange within 180 days of privatisation. The Government will keep a 25% stake in the airline, which is debt-free with assets of $15 ...
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USA advances Loran C phase-out
Graham Warwick/ATLANTA THE USA HAS brought forward the date for phasing out the Loran C radio-navigation system from 2015 to 2000, a move strongly opposed by the general-aviation (GA) community. The US Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is lobbying for the system to remain operational at least ...
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Twin Commander launches rebuilds
TWIN COMMANDER Aircraft (TCAC) has introduced a programme to rebuild 690-series Twin Commanders to as-new condition. Two "Renaissance Commanders" have already been sold and a restored aircraft will be exhibited at the US National Business Aircraft Association convention in September. The factory-authorised rebuild is the latest in a ...
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Lockheed Martin takes on Argentinian service depot
LOCKHEED MARTIN formally assumed management for the former Argentinian Government-run Area De Material Cordoba aircraft factory and maintenance depot on 1 July, as part of its agreement to upgrade 36 McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawks. Eighteen A-4Ms will be upgraded in Cordoba by the new company, LAASA (Lockheed Aircraft ...
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Airlines finalise Stuttgart plans
EUROPE'S AIRLINES are finalising their plans for maintaining services to Stuttgart Airport, Germany, ahead of the partial closure of the airport at the end of July. British Aerospace 146s and Avro International Aerospace Avroliners will be the only jet-powered passenger aircraft able to be operated to and from ...
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European ground-handling controversy intensifies
Julian Moxon/PARIS THE EUROPEAN Parliament has come under conflicting pressures from aviation bodies over the liberalisation of ground handling at European airports. At stake is the entire range of air- and land-side ground-handling operations, ranging from ramp, baggage and passenger handling, through to aircraft servicing and ...
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Door falls from American Eagle ATR 72
INVESTIGATORS ARE examining a cabin door which fell from an American Eagle ATR 72 shortly after take-off from Chicago O'Hare International airport on 10 July. A flight attendant sitting in the jump seat beside the door was saved by a passenger who grabbed her arm. Other passengers then ...
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American and JAL make cargo pact
AMERICAN AIRLINES (AA) and Japan Airlines have agreed "the industry's first significant air-cargo alliance", says the US carrier's cargo division. Under the agreement, AA Cargo will act as a general sales agent for Japan Airlines in 14 states in the USA and 26 countries in the Caribbean and ...