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October 2007
| Wednesday, October 31, 2007 |
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Red Arrows unveil new-look Aircraft ahead of Overseas Tour
By FlyingNews @ 12:58 PM :: 163 Views ::
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The Royal Air Force has announced:
The Red Arrows are set to unveil a new aircraft paint-scheme this week as they leave the UK on a six-week overseas tour. The change to the world-famous design is thought to be the first major permanent alteration since the Red Arrows took delivery of their Hawk aircraft in 1979.
“The Red Arrows’ Hawk aircraft are known and loved by millions of people around the world.” said Wing Commander Jas Hawker, Red 1. “We needed to keep a careful balance between making our famous aircraft unrecognisable and reminding people that we are proud to represent the Royal Air Force. This is especially important when many Royal Air Force personnel are away from home, serving overseas in front line operations such as Afghanistan and Iraq. We are a visible way of reminding people of our colleagues’ hard work and professionalism in the line of duty. The change to our aircraft paint scheme will help us to do this more effectively.”
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| Wednesday, October 31, 2007 |
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Duo Discus XL becomes certified for simple aerobatics!
By FlyingNews @ 12:53 PM :: 168 Views ::
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The improved effectiveness of the airbrake system makes it now possible for us to apply the approval for simple aerobatics including spinning. It's now possible to fly from the back seat without any operating handicaps. These features extend significantly the spectrum of use. Further there are many surprising solutions, like the changed water valve lever.
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| Wednesday, October 31, 2007 |
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Poland acquires another two (2) EADS CASA C-295 aircraft and increases its fleet up to twelve (12) units
By FlyingNews @ 12:30 PM :: 142 Views ::
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The Polish government has ordered today another two (2) EADS CASA C-295 military transport aircraft for the Polish Air Force. These two (2) units increase the number of eight (8) aircraft purchased in 2001 and two (2) additional ones in 2006 up to twelve (12). This contract with the Polish Air Force confirms again the suitability and efficacy of the C-295 and corroborates its leadership as a medium weight tactical military transport aircraft.
The delivery date will take place by the end of 2008. Recently, in August and September 2007 the Polish authorities received the two (2) aircraft purchased in 2006. The total number of units sold of the C-295 reaches up sixty (60) aircraft from which thirty-nine (39) have already been delivered. They accumulate thirty eight thousand (38,000) flight hours.
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| Wednesday, October 31, 2007 |
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CUBCRAFTERS WILL PAY YOU TO EARN YOUR TAILWHEEL ENDORSEMENT AS PART OF ITS “ONLY IN A TAILDRAGGER” CAMPAIGN
By FlyingNews @ 12:16 PM :: 149 Views ::
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Today CubCrafters announced an industry-first program that will allow broader participation in the fun and adventure of tailwheel flying. Through this program, more pilots than ever can enjoy camping, hunting, and fishing with their airplanes...backcountry flying...weekend gatherings at the local grass strip…access to all these adventures and more ‘ONLY IN A TAILDRAGGER’. Now through the end of January 2008, if you are not already tailwheel current, CubCrafters will credit the cost of your tailwheel endorsement towards the purchase of a new SPORT CUB S2 or TOP CUB. Even better, as part of the campaign CubCrafters has made arrangements to offer special incentives toward insuring your new aircraft.
CubCrafters President Todd Simmons commented on the new program: “Recently, several of us had just gotten back from a trip to Rimrock Lake Airstrip, which is about 30 miles west of Yakima tucked up in the Cascades. We were tying all the Cubs down and unloading our gear when someone asked ‘Does everyone else know how much fun this is?’ I think we all had the same idea at that moment: ‘Why don’t we just include the training for them to get tailwheel qualified and help them with the insurance part as well?’ That sounded like a great idea to me, as our goal is to find a way to give every pilot a chance to experience the unique fun and freedom of tailwheel flight in a CubCrafters airplane.”
This is from CubCrafters and you can read the entire announcement here.
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| Wednesday, October 31, 2007 |
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Boeing Delivers 150th Next-Generation 737-800 to Ryanair
By FlyingNews @ 12:12 PM :: 115 Views ::
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Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost carrier, took delivery on October 26 of its 150th Boeing Next-Generation 737-800. Shown here, the 146th, 147th, 148th, 149th and 150th 737s for Ryanair are parked in formation at Boeing Field in Seattle, where they underwent flight-testing prior to delivery to Ryanair. The successful European carrier operates a fleet of 737-800s around Europe and northwest Africa. From its inception, Ryanair has relied on the 737 - first the 737 Classic and now the Next-Generation 737 - to help it meet strenuous efficiency, environmental, cost and reliability targets that are critical to the success of its business model. Ryanair has replaced all of its older 737 Classics with the newer Next-Generation 737 and has achieved a 50 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per passenger kilometer since 1998. An additional 121 737s remain to be delivered to Ryanair. The last 737 Classic was phased out in January 2006. Ryanair operates the second largest 737 fleet in the world, after Southwest Airlines in the United States.
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| Wednesday, October 31, 2007 |
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AgustaWestland AW109 Power Helicopters Ordered By Ministry Of The Interior Of Latvia Enter Service
By FlyingNews @ 11:34 AM :: 148 Views ::
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the two AW109 Power light twin helicopters ordered by Ministry of the Interior of Latvia for State Border Guard have entered service. Operational readiness was officially announced during a ceremony held in Ludza on October 26th celebrating the fifth Anniversary of the State Border Guard Aviation Service and the opening of new Ludza Base’s facilities. Minister of Interior of Latvia Mr. Ivars Godmanis, Chief of State Border Guard of Latvia General Gunars Dabolins and delegations from Finnish, Estonian, Lithuanian, Polish, German, Slovenian, Russian and Belarusian Border Guard services attended the event.
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| Monday, October 29, 2007 |
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Textron's Bell Completes Major Milestone in the 429 Development
By FlyingNews @ 1:22 PM :: 117 Views ::
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Officials from Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), today announced the completion of another major milestone in the development of the Bell 429, Bell's new advanced-technology helicopter. The 429 team has set or "frozen" the final exterior profile design, verified through months of development flight testing.
Commenting on the event Robert Fitzpatrick, senior vice president for Marketing and Sales said, "This is one of the most significant events in the development of an aircraft. This means our design meets the aesthetic and in-flight handling specifications we set long ago. These are specifications we promised we would deliver to our customers. This moves us much closer to our certification and beginning delivery goal of the end of 2008."
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PZL Mielec Signs Contract to Deliver 15 M18 Aircraft to China
By FlyingNews @ 1:11 PM :: 142 Views ::
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PZL Mielec, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's company in Poland, has signed a contract with the Agriculture Bureau of the China's Heilongjiang Province for 15 M18B DROMADER™ airplanes. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). The M18 DROMADER is a medium-sized, highly efficient crop-duster and fire-fighting plane, designed and manufactured in Mielec.
The purchase of the airplanes will be financed from the loan facility extended by Poland's Government to China's Government as part of the two governments' efforts to jointly undertake projects targeted at protection of the natural environment.
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| Monday, October 29, 2007 |
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spn aircraft No 3 makes debut flight
By FlyingNews @ 12:55 PM :: 176 Views ::
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The spn test aircraft No. 3 (D-CSPJ) successfully completed its first two flights today, 29 October 2007. The aircraft took off at 9:28 am local time from the company’s airfield at Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, where it is being developed and built.
The flight testing included basic systems checkouts, stability and control evaluation and a first landing at the Allgäu Airport in Memmingen as planned. The aircraft returned to the company’s airfield after the second flight. Total flying time was 1 hour and 26 minutes. At the controls were Chief Test Pilot Tore Reimers and Test Pilot Peter Weger. Test aircraft No. 3 is flying most of the systems that will be installed in the fully conforming series production aircraft.
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| Monday, October 29, 2007 |
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Singapore Purchases Additional F110 Engines for F-15 Fleet
By FlyingNews @ 12:54 PM :: 97 Views ::
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The Government of Singapore has purchased General Electric Company's F110 fighter engine to power a follow-on order for 12 Boeing F-15SG aircraft, a derivative of the U.S. Air Force's F-15E Strike Eagle.
Of these 12 additional twin-engine aircraft, eight were options as part of Singapore's initial procurement of 12 firm aircraft in January 2006. The 12 original aircraft are slated for delivery in 2009. Engine deliveries for the additional aircraft also begin in 2009.
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| Monday, October 29, 2007 |
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FAA Exceeds Annual Goal for General Aviation Safety
By FlyingNews @ 12:52 PM :: 99 Views ::
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The number of fatal general aviation accidents declined by 5 percent this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today.
The FAA’s goal was to have no more than 331 fatal general aviation accidents during the 12 months ending Sept. 30. The actual number was 314. Fatalities in general aviation accidents also declined significantly, from 676 in fiscal 2006 to 564 in fiscal 2007. For these calculations, “general aviation” includes not only privately flown planes but also non-scheduled air taxi flights.
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| Monday, October 29, 2007 |
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Bombardier Q400 Scandinavian Flight Sk2867 Incident
By FlyingNews @ 12:46 PM :: 92 Views ::
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Bombardier confirms that a Bombardier Q400 aircraft S/N 4024 registration number LN-RDI operating as flight SK2867 from Bergen to Copenhagen, was involved in an incident at Copenhagen Airport at 16:55 local time on October 27, 2007. There were no reported injuries to the 40 passengers and 4 crew members on board.
According to preliminary information, the incident involved the main right hand landing gear, which failed to fully extend for landing. There appears to be no relationship between this incident and previous SAS Q400 main landing gear incidents. While SAS has decided to ground their Q400 fleet until further notice, Bombardier has advised all Q400 operators via an All Operator Message (AOM) of this incident but is not recommending changes to their normal on-going Q400 flight operations.
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| Monday, October 29, 2007 |
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Boeing Opens First F-15E Mission Training Center
By FlyingNews @ 12:44 PM :: 92 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has opened its first F-15E Mission Training Center (MTC) for the U.S. Air Force's 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The center will provide aircrews with high-fidelity, simulator-based training without the material and personnel costs associated with training on operational aircraft.
"The F-15E MTC provides a huge leap in technology and capability for our Air Force customer," said Tony Jones, vice president, Training Systems and Services, a division of IDS Support Systems. "Because of the added capabilities provided by the visual systems and other advanced features of the MTC, F-15E aircrews now will be able to experience more realistic scenarios to match today's demanding missions."
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| Monday, October 29, 2007 |
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Historic first commercial flight of the A380
By FlyingNews @ 12:37 PM :: 91 Views ::
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Singapore Airlines' A380 made its first commercial flight on 25 October, departing Singapore's Changi International Airport for Sydney at approximately 8:15 a.m. local time, with 455 passengers on board. Speaking ahead of its departure, Singapore Airlines' Chief Executive Chew Choon Seng, who was on hand to personally welcome passengers as they boarded, described the flight as "a new milestone in the timeline of aviation".
The majority of those on board flight SQ380 had bought their seats in a charity auction organised by airline on eBay, which raised around 1.3 million US dollars for selected Singaporean and Australian charities.
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| Friday, October 26, 2007 |
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Singapore Selects Additional F110 Engines for F-15 Fleet
By FlyingNews @ 11:18 AM :: 109 Views ::
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The Government of Singapore has selected General Electric Company's F110 fighter engine to power a follow-on order for 12 Boeing F-15SG aircraft, a derivative of the U.S. Air Force's F-15E Strike Eagle.
Of these 12 additional twin-engine aircraft, eight were options as part of Singapore's initial procurement of 12 firm aircraft in January 2006. The 12 original aircraft are slated for delivery in 2009. Engine deliveries for the additional aircraft also begin in 2009.
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| Wednesday, October 24, 2007 |
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NASA Aircraft Aiding Southern California Firefighting Effort
By FlyingNews @ 3:10 PM :: 108 Views ::
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In response to a request from the California Office of Emergency Services and the National Interagency Fire Center, NASA is flying an aircraft equipped with sophisticated infrared imaging equipment today to assist firefighters battling several of the Southern California wildfires.
The Ikhana unmanned aircraft system, a Predator B modified for civil science and research missions, was launched about 8:45 a.m. PDT from its base at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base. It is expected to fly over the major blazes burning in the Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs areas and possibly down into San Diego County to image wildfires raging in that area. The aircraft is controlled remotely by pilots in a ground control station at NASA Dryden.
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| Wednesday, October 24, 2007 |
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EMBRAER SELLS 11 E-JETS TO TACA
By FlyingNews @ 2:49 PM :: 104 Views ::
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Embraer announces a contract for the sale of 11 EMBRAER 190 jets, with options for another 15 aircraft of the same model, to El Salvador’s TACA Group. The value of the deal, at list price, is US$ 379.5 million, based on the economic conditions of January 2007, and could reach US$ 897 million, if all options are confirmed. This order was already included in Embraer’s third-quarter backlog as “Undisclosed”.
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| Wednesday, October 24, 2007 |
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Boeing Tests HALE Hydrogen Propulsion System Using Ford-Developed Engine
By FlyingNews @ 2:45 PM :: 100 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], using a Ford Motor Company-developed hydrogen engine, has successfully tested the hydrogen propulsion system of its High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft.
"This test demonstrates the technical readiness of the hydrogen engine system and confirms the capability breakthrough in flight endurance and altitude that could be realized by a variety of military and commercial customers," said Darryl Davis, vice president and general manager, Boeing Advanced Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems.
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| Wednesday, October 24, 2007 |
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Advanced Manufacturing Institute Develops New Technology for Cessna
By FlyingNews @ 12:10 PM :: 96 Views ::
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The Advanced Manufacturing Institute at Kansas State University has developed a metal bonding machine for Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita.
The device increases structural metal bond capacity and reduces vacuum bagging requirements. It also significantly decreases costs and cuts the bonding cycle time in half for this class of assemblies, according to the Advanced Manufacturing Institute's Rick Windholz, project manager for the new machine.
Before the development of this machine, workers had to vacuum bag each set of parts and use a vacuum to remove air, a tedious and time-consuming process, Windholz said. Once the parts were bagged, they had to be run through the autoclave to complete the curing process. The machine designed, built and tested by the Advanced Manufacturing Institute automatically controls the bond process, allowing for multiple parts to be bonded simultaneously without the need for individual bagging or an autoclave, he said.
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| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 |
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Sikorsky Delivers VIP S-76C++™ Helicopter to LG
By FlyingNews @ 5:15 PM :: 93 Views ::
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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered an S-76 C++™ helicopter to LG International Corp. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The aircraft will be used for VIP transport. It is the second S-76C++ helicopter purchased by LG, as well as the second delivered to Korea. The delivery was announced at a ceremony held during the Seoul Air Show.
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| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 |
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Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Sells its Charter and Management Business
By FlyingNews @ 5:11 PM :: 114 Views ::
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Hawker Beechcraft Corporation announced today the sale of its Charter and Management Business to Sentient Flight Group, LLC, a leading aircraft management and aviation services company with operations in Massachusetts, New York, Philadelphia, Ft. Lauderdale, St. Louis, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
“Sentient Flight Group is well respected in the industry for their successful jet membership, aircraft management and aircraft charter operations,” said Jim Schuster, chairman and CEO of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. “Their focus on safety, quality and service were key factors in the decision-making process.”
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| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 |
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European Airline Orders 10 Bombardier Q400 Turboprops
By FlyingNews @ 5:08 PM :: 91 Views ::
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Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received a signed firm order for 10 Bombardier Q400 high-speed turboprop airliners. The transaction also includes options on 10 additional Q400 airliners. The European airline which placed the order will become a new operator of the Q400 airliner, and has requested to remain unidentified at this time.
The value of the 10 firm orders, based on the list price for the Q400 aircraft, is approximately $267 million US. If all 10 options are exercised, the contract value would be approximately $540 million US.
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| Monday, October 22, 2007 |
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Qantas Chooses Bombardier Q400 Turboprops
By FlyingNews @ 9:26 PM :: 95 Views ::
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Qantas Airways announced in a news release issued today that it is finalizing an agreement with Bombardier Aerospace that will see up to 36 Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft added to the QantasLink regional airline operation in Australia. The agreement is expected to include firm orders for 12 Q400 aircraft and options and purchase rights for an additional 24, subject to signature of the formal agreement.
Geoff Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Qantas, said the 72-seat Q400 aircraft, which offers jet-like speed, improved passenger comfort and lower operating costs, was central to QantasLink’s growth strategy. QantasLink expects to utilize the new aircraft to increase capacity and frequency on key routes. The airline currently operates seven Q400 aircraft and another two ordered in January 2007 are to be delivered in January 2008.
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| Monday, October 22, 2007 |
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Boeing Awarded Singapore Ministry of Defence Contract for Additional F-15SG Aircraft
By FlyingNews @ 9:23 PM :: 95 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that the Singapore Ministry of Defence has exercised an option to purchase eight F-15SGs and has ordered four additional aircraft. The option is part of the original contract for 12 F-15SG aircraft announced by Singapore in 2005.
"We are proud that Singapore has chosen to acquire additional F-15SGs. The Strike Eagle is a combat-tested fighter with the most technologically advanced systems, and we are confident the F-15SG will meet the defense needs of Singapore," said Chris Chadwick, vice president and general manager, Global Strike Systems.
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| Monday, October 22, 2007 |
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RESUMPTION OF SEA KING FLYING OPERATIONS
By FlyingNews @ 9:19 PM :: 89 Views ::
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Sea King flying operations will resume tomorrow following a three week flying suspension.
A temporary suspension of flying operations was imposed on 2 October 2007 as a precautionary measure to allow a maintenance incident to be fully investigated and appropriate inspections to be carried out on all Sea King aircraft.
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| Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
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U.S. Department of Transportation Sets Flight Reduction Targets for JFK Scheduling Meeting
By FlyingNews @ 8:56 AM :: 116 Views ::
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The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its target figures for the number of daily flights that can safely be handled at New York’s JFK airport in advance of next week’s schedule reduction meeting between the FAA and airlines, said U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters.
These initial targets are required by statute to begin the scheduling reduction meeting and to determine the flight reductions required to reduce congestion at JFK. The meeting will be held Oct. 23-24 in Washington.
“Our strong preference is to develop market-based solutions that will address delays and preserve passenger choice,” Secretary Peters said. “But we will consider scheduling reductions as a last resort in order to prevent a repeat of this summer’s nightmare delays.”
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| Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
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FAA Exceeds Target For Air Traffic Controller Staffing
By FlyingNews @ 8:51 AM :: 88 Views ::
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exceeded its air traffic controller staffing targets for the fiscal year that ended on September 30 by hiring more than 1,800 controllers during the year, topping the 2006 year-end total by 256 controllers. As a result, the agency now employs 14,874 controllers.
“We’re getting a lot of enthusiastic new recruits who are interested in becoming air traffic controllers,” said Acting Administrator Bobby Sturgell. “Controller hiring, training and staffing is a major priority and we are on track to meet future traffic needs.”
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| Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
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Second CC-177 Globemaster III arrives at 8 Wing Trenton
By FlyingNews @ 8:48 AM :: 102 Views ::
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Canada has now received its second giant strategic airlifter, the CC-177 Globemaster III.
The big bird landed at its new home of 8 Wing Trenton at around 6 o'clock last night on time, piloted by Aircraft Commander Major Jeremy Reynolds. His first officer was Captain Jeff Jackson while the loadmasters on board were Warrant Officers Pete Lessard and Dave Evans.
The aircraft left the Boeing plant in Southern California earlier this week after undergoing rigorous flight testing and evaluation by Canadian Forces and Boeing personnel.
You can read the article here.
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| Thursday, October 18, 2007 |
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Pratt & Whitney F119 Engine Achieves 50,000 Flight Hours
By FlyingNews @ 5:37 PM :: 114 Views ::
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The Pratt & Whitney F119 engine has logged more than 50,000 operational flight hours, a major milestone for the engine program. Pratt & Whitney’s F119 is the only fifth generation fighter engine in operational service and is the exclusive power source for the United States Air Force’s F-22 Raptor. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
“This engine continues to establish benchmarks for fighter engine safety and reliability,” said Chris Flynn, Pratt & Whitney F119 program director. “These standards demonstrate the robust capability of Pratt & Whitney’s latest operational engine and we are proud of this important accomplishment.”
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| Thursday, October 18, 2007 |
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The Power of Three - Work Starts On Carrier Variant of F-35 Lightning II
By FlyingNews @ 5:33 PM :: 90 Views ::
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BAE Systems has started manufacture of the F-35 Lightning II Carrier Variant (CV). The CV aircraft is the final F-35 variant to start production and means that all three variants of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft are now being produced concurrently by BAE Systems.
The initial manufacturing on the CV variant is of the first titanium and aluminium frames that will form part of the aft fuselage for the first CV aircraft, which is planned to take to the skies in 2009. The aft fuselage and empennage (vertical and horizontal tails) for each F-35 Lightning II variant are being designed, engineered and built by BAE Systems, using the latest in advanced digital design and manufacturing technology.
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| Thursday, October 18, 2007 |
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The Chilean Navy purchases EADS CASA C-295 aircraft
By FlyingNews @ 5:27 PM :: 98 Views ::
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The Chilean Navy has purchased three (3) units of the EADS CASA maritime surveillance aircraft C-295 with an option for another five (5). They will be used to survey maritime areas of national interest and to safeguard human lives at sea.
EADS CASA has a very important presence in Latin America since late 70s. Twenty (20) operators in 16 countries from Chile to Mexico fly EADS CASA aircraft.
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| Thursday, October 18, 2007 |
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Eclipse 500 Breaks VLJ Speed Record Using Far Less Fuel
By FlyingNews @ 3:28 PM :: 125 Views ::
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Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world’s first very light jet (VLJ), today announced that it has set a National Aeronautic Association (NAA) performance record that distinguishes the Eclipse 500 as the industry’s fastest jet aircraft weighing 10,000 pounds or less. This milestone was achieved in early October when the Eclipse 500 set a new U.S. national speed record in the NAA record category of Class C, Aeroplanes, Very Light Jets.
The Eclipse 500 beat the existing NAA record on October 7, 2007 on a flight from New York (Westchester) to Atlanta (Peachtree-Dekalb), with a new record time of one hour, 55 minutes, and eight seconds (1:55:08), averaging 393.32 miles per hour (341.79 knots). The previous record holder, a Cessna Citation Mustang set the record on September 22, 2007, flying the same route in two hours, 23 minutes, and 44 seconds (2:23:44), averaging 318.87 miles per hour (277.09 knots). The NAA requires the record to be broken by at least one percent to qualify. The Eclipse 500, flown by Don Taylor, Senior Fellow at Eclipse Aviation, exceeded the previous record time by 20 percent, while using approximately 25 percent less fuel. Using actual aircraft data as well as data obtained from the Citation Mustang’s flight planning guide, the Mustang used 1,330 lb (198.5 gal) cruising at FL400 while the Eclipse 500 used 987 lb (147 gal) cruising at FL320.
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| Thursday, October 18, 2007 |
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Delta AirElite Adds Three Premier Aircraft to Charter Fleet
By FlyingNews @ 3:24 PM :: 106 Views ::
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Delta AirElite Business Jets continues to respond to increased customer demand through the addition of three more aircraft to its fleet. A Citation CJ2 and two new Learjet 45XR aircraft have been added and will be flown under Delta AirElite’s FAR Part 135 operating certificate.
"We continue to see strong nationwide demand due to the growth of our Fleet Membership jet card and charter programs,” said Michael B. Green, president and chief executive officer of Delta AirElite Business Jets. “These aircraft not only will serve an important role in fulfilling this demand, but also demonstrate our continued commitment to offering our customers access to the most popular models available to meet their requirements.”
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