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Cold Comfort For 757
Boeing's 757 has received cold-weather certification from the Russian Aviation Register (MAK), allowing takeoffs and landings down to -54°C. Source: Flight International
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Training For ATC
Reflectone's first Jetstream 41 full-flight simulator has received US Level C certification at its Dulles training centre. A second Reflectone-built J41 machine is nearing approval at Jetstream Aircraft in the UK. Source: Flight International
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NASA Hooked On CBASS
Orlando, Florida-based Simcom International has delivered a computer-based trainer for NASA's upgraded Northrop T-38. The CBASS simulation uses touch-screen graphics to represent the new "semi-glass" cockpit. Source: Flight International
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Twin Otter Simulator
ATC Flight Simulator of Los Angeles, California has introduced a low-cost de Havilland Twin Otter flight-simulator. The standard device costs under $300,000, with motion and visual systems available as options. Source: Flight International
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DC-8 Training Expansion
Miami, Florida-based AeroService Aviation Center has installed a second McDonnell Douglas DC-8-60 full-flight simulator. The device was bought from FedEx. Source: Flight International
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SLAM ER Contract
McDonnell Douglas has received a $91.5 million US Navy contract for development of the Stand-Off Land Attack Missile - Expanded Response (SLAM ER) upgrade, which will increase range by 50% and double warhead penetration and datalink range. The SLAM ER is the basis of MDC's Grand SLAM contender ...
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Alenia Missile Deal
Alenia Sistema Navali has won a $160 million contract from the Brazilian navy to update its six Nitcroi-class frigates with Albatross Aspide surface-to-air missiles. The frigates will also be improved with the addition of other systems, including 13 RTN-30X fire-control radar and seven RAN-20S surveillance radar. The systems will be ...
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France Uses ASARS
The French air force has purchased the Israeli-developed airborne search-and-rescue system (ASARS) to equip its aircraft flying over Bosnia. Developed by Tadiran, the ASARS provides range and bearing information for the non-visual location of radio transponders. The Italian air force is also evaluating the ASARS. Source: Flight International
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John Lawson
John Lawson, new president of Bombardier's Business Aircraft division, credits the Canadian company's refined succession planning for the rapidity with which he was appointed to replace Bryan Moss when he left for rival Gulfstream Aerospace. Lawson, and new executive vice-president Keith Gardner, were in place within three days of Moss' ...
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ADP
Emmanual Duret has been named director-general of Aeroports de Paris (ADP). Duret, previously principal private secretary to the minister for infrastructures, transport and tourism, replaces Jean-Claude Albouy, who becomes chairman of SANEF, the French motorway company for northern and eastern France. Source: Flight International
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AWACS Design Authority
Boeing Defense & Space Group has selected Marshall Aerospace, of Cambridge, UK as a design authority for the UK E-3 airborne warning and control-system programme. Boeing will transfer the technical knowledge, training and data, needed to provide post-design services to the UK fleet. Source: Flight ...
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Improved EF-111A Flies
Flight-testing has begun on the improved Northrop Grumman EF-111A electronic-warfare aircraft at Eglin AFB, Florida. The flight test programme will check out encoder/processor upgrades designed to provide increased signal-processing and improved reliability and maintainability. Engineering and manufacturing development of the upgrade will be completed in 1996. Other product-improvement research and ...
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Aeronautical humour sought
Sir - I am compiling a book of aeronautical jokes and tales, both civil and military. I require ridiculous jokes (rude or not, language optional) and true-to-life silly short stories. No particular airline will be named, unless it is pertinent. If you wish I will publish names, but that will ...
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Unfair criticism of ex-Soviet aircraft
Sir - I feel that Clifford Tonkin (Flight International, Letters, 8-14 March, P64) is being unfair to former Soviet Bloc aircraft by trotting out the old cliche, that these aircraft do not meet recognised standards. AirRep has operated more than 2,000 uneventful cargo flights in the last couple ...
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Job market hard for rotary pilots
Sir - With reference to the letter "Frustration of seeking a job" (Flight International, 8-14 March, P64), such frustration is not exclusive to the fixed-wing world. I started to apply for a new job as an experienced helicopter pilot at the end of 1994. I sent applications all ...
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BMA 737: were precautions needed?
Sir - I refer to the report "Oil loss forces down BMA 737" (Flight International, 8-14 March, P16). When I was an apprentice, my airline did not permit scheduled maintenance on more than one engine per aircraft input, even on three-engine types. At another airline, I was not ...
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Maintenance Sale
Loss-making US conglomerate Morrison Knudsen, is exploring the sale of non-core businesses, including maintenance company Western Aircraft. Boise, Idaho-based Western can handle heavy maintenance of aircraft, ranging from the de Havilland Twin Otter to the Boeing 727. Source: Flight International
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SBS Quits Simulation
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based SBS Engineering is to sell or shut down its flight-simulator division. It is to concentrate on its electronics-products business. Source: Flight International
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Litton Acquisition
Litton Systems' Special Devices unit has acquired the assets of Aeronetics, a subsidiary of AAR Manufacturing. Aeronetics' instrument-manufacturing operations have been moved to Springfield, Pennsylvania. Source: Flight International