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August 2007
| Friday, August 31, 2007 |
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Rolls-Royce wins $400m share of Tiger Airways V2500 order
By FlyingNews @ 3:07 PM :: 231 Views ::
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Rolls-Royce has won business worth up to $400 million as its share of an order for V2500 engines and aftermarket services from Singapore’s Tiger Airways. The contract covers a fleet of up to 50 Airbus A320 family aircraft.
The airline already operates a fleet of nine V2500-powered A320s on routes to the rest of South East Asia and Australia.
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| Friday, August 31, 2007 |
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Embraer Begins Modernization of 35 AMX Jets of the Brazilian Air Force
By FlyingNews @ 2:51 PM :: 263 Views ::
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Embraer received the first AMX jet from the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) to have its systems and technology updated. The goal of the modernization project for the AMX jets, called A-1 by the FAB, is to keep the fleet of 53 on active duty for another 20 years. The AMX is one of the most efficient combat planes in activity in the country and was manufactured by Embraer from 1989 to 2000.
The upgrading of the AMX will incorporate the most advanced avionics systems, weaponry and sensors, and most of the components used are made in Brazil. Thus, the aircraft will achieve the same operational level as the most advanced combat planes available on the market.
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| Friday, August 31, 2007 |
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Boeing, Xiamen Airlines Identify 25-Airplane Next-Generation 737 Order
By FlyingNews @ 2:46 PM :: 244 Views ::
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Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Xiamen Airlines today identified the Xiamen, China-based carrier as the customer for 25 Next-Generation 737-800s listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site in early August. The order is worth $1.9 billion at 2007 average list prices.
"This order of 25 737-800s plus 10 purchase rights allows us to simplify our fleet with the most cost-efficient and superior-performance airplane in its class," said Yang Guanghua, president, Xiamen Airlines. "The Boeing 737 will help us meet our goal of reducing operating costs and increasing return on investment for our shareholders. Additionally, with their passenger-pleasing interior, the new 737s will carry our customers in utmost comfort on all our domestic routes."
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| Friday, August 31, 2007 |
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Second Bell 429 Joins Flight Test Program
By FlyingNews @ 2:37 PM :: 286 Views ::
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Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today released photos of the second 429 prototype on its maiden flight.
Bill Stromberg, executive director of the 429 program stated, "The 429 development program continues to meet or exceed all the requirements we put in front of it. This second aircraft will allow us to increase the pace of our test program as we progress towards our first deliveries late next year. We completed safety of flight testing and expansion of the flight envelope about one month faster than anticipated and didn't encounter unexpected design issues in this testing. The two aircraft will depart in September for hot and high testing in Colorado and Arizona and first flight by pilots from the certification authorities."
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| Thursday, August 30, 2007 |
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Eurocopter delivers first U.S. UH-72A Made Lakota (civil EC145)
By FlyingNews @ 3:49 PM :: 272 Views ::
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American Eurocopter, the American subsidiary of the Eurocopter Group has been granted production authorization for UH-72A and EC145 helicopters, enabling these rotary-wing aircraft to be U.S.-made for military and civilian customers.
Eurocopter is supplying the UH-72A Lakota as the U.S. Army’s new Light Utility Helicopter, via EADS North America as a prime contractor. The civilian version of this helicopter (EC145) has become the rotary-wing aircraft of choice for a growing number of medical airlift, law enforcement and corporate customers.
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| Thursday, August 30, 2007 |
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Boeing, Norwegian Air Shuttle Sign Order for 42 Next-Generation 737s
By FlyingNews @ 3:46 PM :: 220 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and low-fare carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA today announced an order for 42 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $3.1 billion at list prices. The airline has secured purchase rights for an additional 42 737-800s.
Today's order is the largest ever from any Scandinavian carrier and is the largest European order this year for the 737. This direct purchase comes on top of Norwegian's recent decision to add 11 Boeing 737-800s to its fleet through lease agreements. All of the 737-800s, including those on lease, will be fitted with advanced-technology Blended Winglets, which reduce aerodynamic drag and therefore reduce fuel consumption and related carbon emissions by 3 to 5 percent.
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| Wednesday, August 29, 2007 |
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Pratt & Whitney Awarded Production Contract for F135 Engines
By FlyingNews @ 1:02 PM :: 227 Views ::
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Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company, was awarded a $60 million production contract for F135 engines to power the F-35 Lightning II. This contract is for long lead-time material covering sixteen F135 engines supporting twelve production F-35 aircraft for Low Rate Initial Production 2 (LRIP 2). LRIP 2 includes six conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) engines, six short-takeoff/vertical-landing (STOVL) propulsion systems and two spares per variant.
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| Wednesday, August 29, 2007 |
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Hawker 750 First Flight
By FlyingNews @ 12:45 PM :: 326 Views ::
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Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) achieved first flight of the Hawker 750 the newest member of the Hawker family on August 23, 2007. The Hawker 750 is another evolution of the world’s best-selling, mid-size Hawker 800-series providing Hawker Beechcraft Corporation with the largest cabin in the light-medium-size segment.
“First flight of a new model to the market is always an exciting time,” said Brad Hatt, president Commercial Sales. “The Hawker 750 opens a whole new market for us and with a strong backlog already in place, we’re anxious to start deliveries.”
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| Wednesday, August 29, 2007 |
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Gulfstream Large-Cabin Business Jets Deemed Capable Of Flying Extended Ranges
By FlyingNews @ 12:31 PM :: 275 Views ::
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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recently determined that all four Gulfstream large-cabin aircraft models – the G550, G500, G450 and G350 – are capable of flying routes that are up to 180 minutes from an emergency or diversion airport. This recent engineering approval, which adds 60 additional minutes, translates into an additional 380 nautical miles that an aircraft can fly from the nearest airport. It also affirms that these aircraft are capable of flying Extended Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) routes.
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| Wednesday, August 29, 2007 |
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American Eurocopter Receives FAA Production Authority for U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota and EC145 Commercial Helicopters
By FlyingNews @ 12:13 PM :: 274 Views ::
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Arlington, Virginia; Columbus, Mississippi, August 29, 2007 – The American Eurocopter business unit of EADS North America has been granted production authorization for UH-72A and EC145 helicopters, enabling these rotary-wing aircraft to be U.S.-made for military and civilian customers.
EADS North America is supplying the UH-72A Lakota as the U.S. Army’s new Light Utility Helicopter, while its civilian EC145 version has become the rotary-wing aircraft of choice for a growing number of medical airlift, law enforcement and corporate customers.
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| Tuesday, August 28, 2007 |
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NRL Developing Space "Tow Truck" Technology For Satellite Operations
By FlyingNews @ 6:32 PM :: 355 Views ::
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The Naval Research Laboratory's Naval Center for Space Technology has achieved a key milestone toward the development of autonomous servicing of unaided spacecraft. Working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), NRL has developed, tested and ground-demonstrated guidance and control algorithms to allow a robotic servicing vehicle to autonomously rendezvous and dock with customer satellites not pre-designed for docking.
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| Tuesday, August 28, 2007 |
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Boeing Awarded $19.9 Million Contract to Support U.S. Army Apache Helicopters
By FlyingNews @ 6:28 PM :: 223 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a $19.9 million U.S. Army contract modification to expand its support of the Apache Reliability and Safety Recapitalization program.
The Recap program, based in Mesa, Ariz., provides the U.S. Army with a kit of 24 AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter components that have been overhauled and upgraded to improve reliability as measured by mean time between removals. The parts include the main rotor head, the transmission, gear boxes and much of the helicopter's drivetrain. Boeing is working continuously to increase the parts' reliability and safety as the Army's Apache fleet flies at an accelerated rate in ongoing operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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| Monday, August 27, 2007 |
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Newest BLACK HAWK Helicopter to Demonstrate Capabilities in First Visit to Poland
By FlyingNews @ 2:55 PM :: 244 Views ::
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The latest Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. BLACK HAWK helicopter will perform an aerial demonstration and be put on static display at the Radom and MSPO air shows in early September. This will be the first time the aircraft has flown in Poland. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
Spectators and military personnel will have the opportunity to view the technological and flight capabilities of a UH-60M, the newest BLACK HAWK helicopter, which Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is currently producing for the U.S. Army. The aircraft will fly during demonstrations at the Radom Air Show on Sept. 1 and during the 15th Annual Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce, Poland, from Sept. 3-6.
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| Monday, August 27, 2007 |
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General Electric Company To Acquire Walter Engines a.s.
By FlyingNews @ 2:53 PM :: 233 Views ::
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General Electric Company (GE) has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Walter Engines a.s. based in Prague, the Czech Republic. The transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, will be completed upon receipt of various regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
"Walter Engines will broaden GE's capabilities in the small turboprop segment of aviation," said Scott Donnelly, president and chief executive officer of GE Aviation, division of General Electric. "Walter Engines has a strong heritage and an outstanding customer base. GE seeks to expand upon Walter's capabilities as we look forward to operating a growth business in the Czech Republic."
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| Monday, August 27, 2007 |
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COLUMBIA RECALLS FURLOUGHED EMPLOYEES
By FlyingNews @ 2:47 PM :: 213 Views ::
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Last week, Garmin resumed deliveries of its G1000 avionics suite to Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing and other manufacturers. Columbia responded by immediately recalling approximately 75 of the employees it was forced to furlough earlier this month when Garmin suddenly suspended deliveries due to a manufacturing problem. The Company recalled an additional 106 employees this week and will continue to recall furloughed employees as the production line advances.
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| Monday, August 27, 2007 |
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EgyptAir buys up to eight wide-body Airbus aircraft
By FlyingNews @ 2:38 PM :: 237 Views ::
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EgyptAir, headquartered in Cairo has signed a firm contract to buy five A330-200 wide-body aircraft with an option for an additional three.
"Expanding our fleet with the Airbus A330-200 will allow EgyptAir to continue its impressive route network growth which now numbers over 60 international destinations in over 43 countries. The A330-200 aircraft with its very low costs, reliability and cabin comfort suites our expansion needs and will also fit in well with our existing fleet of Airbus aircraft", said Atef Abd El Hamid, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company
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| Friday, August 24, 2007 |
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Boeing Converted Freighters Help Aeroflot Cargo Extend Life of MD-11 Fleet
By FlyingNews @ 2:09 PM :: 237 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is helping Aeroflot-Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing cargo market demands by converting two MD-11 passenger airplanes into freighters and updating their flight deck features and cargo-handling system so that they are consistent across Aeroflot-Cargo's fleet.
"These aircraft represent a very substantial investment. By putting them in the hands of the original manufacturer for conversion, we can extend the life of the aircraft and maximize their capabilities," said Aeroflot-Cargo General Director Andrey Goryashko. "The Boeing Converted Freighter program gives us the confidence and support that we expect with a new airplane while allowing us to make the most of the fleet we already have."
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| Friday, August 24, 2007 |
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KC-30 Tanker Aerial Refueling Boom System Successfully Completes Electrostatic Discharge Tests
By FlyingNews @ 10:21 AM :: 332 Views ::
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Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) KC-30 Tanker advanced Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS) has passed another key technical milestone with the successful completion of electrostatic discharge tests.
The tests involved an instantaneous electrical charge of 200,000 volts on the boom's nozzle, simulating the arc that could be produced when the ARBS makes contact with a receiver aircraft during in-flight refueling. The evaluations were performed with a fully functional ARBS being developed by Northrop Grumman KC-30 Team member EADS and installed on an A310 demonstrator aircraft.
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| Friday, August 24, 2007 |
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Boeing, Atlant-Soyuz Identify Next-Generation 737 Order at Moscow Air Show
By FlyingNews @ 10:06 AM :: 210 Views ::
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Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Atlant-Soyuz announced today at the 2007 Moscow Air Show that the Moscow-based carrier is the customer for four Next Generation 737-700s. The order, worth $249 million at 2007 list prices, was listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site in 2006 and is accounted for in 2006 order totals.
Atlant-Soyuz is one of the largest charter carriers in Russia. Currently the airline offers scheduled domestic and international charter flights from its base airport, Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport. Atlant-Soyuz is an official carrier for the Government of Moscow.
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| Thursday, August 23, 2007 |
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| Thursday, August 23, 2007 |
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Bolt pierced fuel tank of 737 that exploded, officials say
By FlyingNews @ 11:16 AM :: 232 Views ::
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The Seattle Times is reporting that a bolt caused the fire of the 737.
Investigators today found that a bolt had pierced the fuel tank of a Taiwanese jetliner that caught fire after landing in Japan, forcing all 165 people aboard to evacuate the plane seconds before it exploded, officials said.
A fuel leak through that hole likely caused Monday's fire on the China Airlines Boeing 737-800, said Kazushige Daiki, chief investigator at Japan's Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission.
You can read the article here.
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| Wednesday, August 22, 2007 |
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Colgan Air Inc. Pilots Reject Union Bid
By FlyingNews @ 9:03 PM :: 229 Views ::
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Colgan Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ: PNCL), announced that its pilots have rejected a bid to unionize by the Air Line Pilots Association. The representation results were tallied today at the National Mediation Board in Washington, D.C.
"We greatly respect our pilots and the choice they have made," said Mike Colgan, President of Colgan Air Inc. "Now, we turn our entire focus to taking advantage of the growth and opportunities we have planned, creating more jobs and prosperity for all of us here at Colgan."
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| Wednesday, August 22, 2007 |
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PT Linus Airways of Indonesia Leases Two BAe 146-200s from BAE Systems
By FlyingNews @ 8:56 PM :: 416 Views ::
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PT Linus Airways, a recently -established Indonesian airline, has signed lease agreements with BAE Systems Regional Aircraft for two BAe 146-200 jetliners. Delivery of the two aircraft (E2204 and E2210) will take place this summer.
Linus, which is short for Lintasan Nusantara (bridge across the archipelago), has the aim to fill the air transport gap in the country between the existing legacy carriers, and the newly formed Low Cost airlines.
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| Wednesday, August 22, 2007 |
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NASA AND U.S. Forest Service Partner on Wildfire Imaging Mission
By FlyingNews @ 8:41 PM :: 248 Views ::
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The West Coast of the United States has suffered extreme heat and drought this summer, leading to greater danger of wildfires. NASA and the U.S. Forest Service are testing aerospace agency-developed technologies to improve wildfire imaging and mapping capabilities.
From mid-August through September, NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is conducting flights of a remotely piloted unmanned aircraft system to demonstrate the capabilities of its sophisticated new imaging and real-time communications equipment. The first flight of the series Aug. 16 captured images of California wildfires, including the Zaca Fire in Santa Barbara County. The aircraft carried instruments that collected data while flying more than 1,200 miles over a 10-hour period.
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| Wednesday, August 22, 2007 |
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Airbus Freighter Conversion Starts Operational Business
By FlyingNews @ 8:35 PM :: 277 Views ::
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The Airbus Freighter Conversion GmbH, located in Dresden, Germany started its operational business aiming the set up of freighter conversion centres for the Airbus A320 family in Lukhovitsy near Moscow and the German site. By now the partners are preparing the start of the conversion program at both locations.
“After the establishment of the company, the sales and marketing team is about to finalize negotiations with the first customer who will be announced soon”, said Lars Becker, CEO of Airbus Freighter Conversion. The first converted freighter aircraft is expected to roll out in 2010 at EADS EFW´s conversion centre, the first converted aircraft from the Russian line is scheduled for 2011.
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| Wednesday, August 22, 2007 |
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EMBRAER ANNOUNCES CONTRACT WITH BRA
By FlyingNews @ 8:28 PM :: 257 Views ::
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Embraer signed a contract, today, in São José dos Campos with Brazilian airline BRA Transportes Aéreos for the sale of 20 EMBRAER 195 jets, with another 20 options for the same model, ratifying the preliminary commercial agreement signed in June, during the Paris Air Show. Furthermore, BRA has 20 rolling options, which, if confirmed, provide purchase rights for another 15 aircraft, and the overall order could total 75 jets. The value of the firm order, at list price, is US$ 730 million, under the economic conditions of January 2007 (not including optional equipment ordered by BRA), and could come to US$ 2.7 billion, if all of the other 55 jets are confirmed. The EMBRAER 195 is the largest member of a new family of four commercial jets serving the 70 to 120-seat market – the E-Jets.
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| Wednesday, August 22, 2007 |
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Boeing Delivers First Upgraded Phase II CF-18 Hornet to Canadian Defense Forces
By FlyingNews @ 8:23 PM :: 239 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and industry partner L-3 Communications MAS, Inc., delivered Monday the first modernized Phase II CF-18 fighter to the Canadian Department of Defense.
Phase II of the CF-18 modernization program adds a data link system, a helmet-mounted sight system, new color cockpit displays and a new chaff- and flare-dispensing electronic warfare system to 79 CF-18 Hornets. The program is expected to be completed in March 2010. Phase I, completed in August 2006, upgraded the Canadian Hornet fleet's avionics, radio and weapons capabilities.
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| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 |
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ROSOBORONEXPORT – MAKS'2007 GENERAL SPONSOR
By FlyingNews @ 3:23 PM :: 745 Views ::
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August 21-26, 2007 the town of Zhukovsky, just outside Moscow, hosts the 8th International Aviation & Space Salon “MAKS-2007”. The Rosoboronexport State Corporation, the sole Russian state intermediary agency for export and import of military and dual-purpose products, is a general sponsor of the Airshow.
MAKS enjoys a leading position in the ratings of the major world aviation forums and its prestige is constantly growing. This year the Airshow will bring together 787 exhibitors including 540 Russian companies and 247 foreign companies from 39 countries, which is by one third more if compared with MAKS'2005. Such aviation powers as Germany, France, the USA are traditional participants of the Airshow. One of the most significant events at MAKS'2007 is Chinese aviation industry comeback. All these facts prove the attractiveness of the Russian market for the foreign major aircraft and equipment manufacturers.
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| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 |
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Delta Air Lines Board of Directors Names Richard Anderson to Lead Airline into New Era
By FlyingNews @ 3:07 PM :: 428 Views ::
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The Board of Directors of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced it has elected Richard H. Anderson to serve as the company’s chief executive officer, succeeding retiring CEO Gerald Grinstein. Anderson brings a unique depth of experience to the position, having served in top jobs for several major U.S. corporations, including executive vice president of UnitedHealth Group; chief executive officer of Northwest Airlines; staff vice president and deputy general counsel at Continental Airlines; and most recently as a member of Delta’s Board of Directors. Anderson will become CEO effective Sept. 1.
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| Monday, August 20, 2007 |
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Comair pilot's widow: His death 'a blessing'
By FlyingNews @ 4:56 PM :: 613 Views ::
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"And there is anger, which flows forcefully as she describes her reaction to federal investigators' decision to cite pilot error — mistakes by her husband, Capt. Jeffrey Clay, and co-pilot James Polehinke — as the cause of the Aug. 27, 2006 crash...." "The only thing that would have made this worse would have been if he were here to have to deal with it. Although if he were here, maybe he would have been able to straighten all this out, which would have been nice."
You can read the article here.
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| Monday, August 20, 2007 |
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Vought Delivers First UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopter Cabin
By FlyingNews @ 4:47 PM :: 561 Views ::
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Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. recently delivered its first completed UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter cabin structure to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
Vought has built BLACK HAWK cabins since 2005. To date, Vought has delivered 39 UH-60L and 16 MH-60S cabins to Sikorsky. More than 300 people here work on the Sikorsky BLACK HAWK programs.
“This is a significant milestone for the Vought rotorcraft team,” said Vought BLACK HAWK Program Director Chris Gould. “The UH-60M fits the needs of 21st century modern militaries. It is rewarding for us to be a part of an aircraft program that supports our nation, allies and troops on a daily basis.”
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| Monday, August 20, 2007 |
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FIRST FLIGHT OF ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY NH90 NFH
By FlyingNews @ 4:29 PM :: 572 Views ::
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NHIndustries on behalf of AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, announces that the first serial production NH90 for the Royal Netherlands Navy performed the maiden flight on Friday 10th August at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy.
The helicopter (NNLN001) took off at 14.45 h and the flight duration was of about 20 minutes. In flight preliminary checks fulfilled all expectations.
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| Friday, August 17, 2007 |
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ACT Airlines commits for two A330 freighters
By FlyingNews @ 8:55 PM :: 531 Views ::
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ACT Airlines, headquartered in Istanbul, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for two A330-200 freighter aircraft.
"Expanding our fleet with the Airbus A330-200F will allow us to further meet Turkey's demand for air cargo transportation. The A330-200F is the ideal complement to our existing aircraft portfolio and builds on our success with the Airbus A300 B4 Freighters. Its payload range characteristics will open up new possibilities for our customers paired with very attractive operating costs." said Mr. Yavuz Cizmeci, ACT Airlines CEO.
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| Thursday, August 16, 2007 |
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S-92® Helicopter Makes First Flight in Denmark
By FlyingNews @ 12:56 PM :: 560 Views ::
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The Sikorsky S-92® helicopter has entered into service on the west coast of Denmark. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The introduction of the S-92 helicopter in Denmark occurred on July 3 when the S-92 helicopter made its first revenue flight for CHC Denmark. From their base in Esbjerg, CHC Denmark will operate three S-92 helicopters for Maersk Oil and Gas in Denmark. Maersk recently renewed its contract with CHC Denmark for five years, incorporating the S-92 helicopter into its plan as a replacement for a fleet of Super Pumas.
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| Thursday, August 16, 2007 |
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| Thursday, August 16, 2007 |
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| Thursday, August 16, 2007 |
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Airbus will deliver first A380 to Singapore Airlines on 15th October
By FlyingNews @ 12:37 PM :: 524 Views ::
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In line with the announced plan of delivering the first A380 to Singapore Airlines in October 2007, Airbus today confirms that the formal hand-over will take place on Monday 15th of that month.
After a dedicated delivery ceremony in Toulouse, the flagship of the 21st century will take-off for Singapore's Changi International Airport within a couple of days. The new double-decker-aircraft will commence the world’s first A380 commercial airline-service between Singapore and Sydney on 25 October.
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| Thursday, August 16, 2007 |
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First Thunderbird commander dies
By FlyingNews @ 12:35 PM :: 640 Views ::
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The first commander of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, died Aug. 12 of complications from pneumonia.
Maj. Gen. Richard C. Catledge, the Air Force pilot known as Thunderbird One, formed and led the original Thunderbirds team as a major in 1953.
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| Tuesday, August 14, 2007 |
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SUPPLIER WOES FORCE COLUMBIA FURLOUGH
By FlyingNews @ 3:26 PM :: 615 Views ::
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Major avionics supplier Garmin recently notified Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation of an inherent problem in the AHRS (Attitude, Heading & Reference System) of its G1000 integrated avionics system that will delay shipments of the Primary Flight Display used in the Columbia 350 and 400. The problem limits aircraft operations to VFR only and causes an inability for Columbia to issue a Certificate of Airworthiness to customer specifications for delivery.
The resultant supply chain stoppage and business interruption is forcing Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing to furlough a portion of its direct workforce as the production line grinds to a halt until the issue is resolved and parts shipments commence. Customer Care, Factory Service Center, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering will continue to provide the same level of support during the interim period until parts shipments enable production to begin.
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| Tuesday, August 14, 2007 |
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Boeing's New Combat-Ready CH-47F Chinook Helicopter Fielded to First U.S. Army Unit
By FlyingNews @ 3:23 PM :: 571 Views ::
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The Boeing Company's [NYSE: BA] CH-47F Chinook helicopter has been certified combat-ready by the U.S. Army and fielded to the first operational unit, making it the latest addition to the Army's aviation fleet.
Following extensive testing, the Army authorized First Unit Equipped, assigning the aircraft to Bravo Company ("Varsity"), 7th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based at Ft. Campbell, Ky.
"The CH-47F is a next-generation aircraft that provides greater safety, mission management and situational awareness for our soldiers," said Jack Dougherty, director, Boeing H-47 Programs. "This represents a milestone in Army aviation."
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| Monday, August 13, 2007 |
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EVERGREEN AIRLINES GAINS AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION
By FlyingNews @ 4:37 PM :: 600 Views ::
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Evergreen International Airlines (EIA) received its FAA New Aircraft Process Document (NAPD) Aug. 9. The modification of the Airlines’ operational specifications allows EIA to acquire full operational control of the Dreamlifter (a modified Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter) and operate other 747-400 aircraft.
The documentation process included a review and revision of EIA’s manuals, operation systems, maintenance programs and airline administration to meet the FAA’s 747-400 standards. It also included the completion of Route Proving flights, operating under the revised procedures with FAA oversight.
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A380 World Tour continues with major airports in Asia and the U.S.
By FlyingNews @ 4:04 PM :: 408 Views ::
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Airbus' A380 will embark for a series of demonstration tours starting on 30th August. Key airports in South-East-Asia and the U.S. will be visited.
The Asia-A380-tour will be conducted with flight-test-aircraft MSN (Manufacturer's Serial Number) 007, powered by four Rolls Royce Trend 900 engines. The world's largest and most innovative passenger jet flying today is equipped with a full passenger cabin, which can comfortably carry 520 passengers in an extra quiet and relaxing three-class cabin-environment.
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| Saturday, August 11, 2007 |
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Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Main Engines Add New Measure of Safety to Space Station-Bound Shuttle
By FlyingNews @ 8:42 AM :: 523 Views ::
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Three Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Space Shuttle Main Engines, fitted with upgraded controllers to actively monitor engine health and performance, powered the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center today. The Endeavour is on Mission STS-118 to the International Space Station (ISS). Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (PWR) is a United Technologies Corp. [NYSE:UTX] company and has powered the Space Shuttle since its first mission in 1981.
This successful launch comes just days after NASA awarded Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne a nearly $1 billion contract extension to continue maintaining the agency’s fleet of Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs).
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| Saturday, August 11, 2007 |
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EMBRAER 195 JET GRANTED FAA CERTIFICATION
By FlyingNews @ 8:33 AM :: 419 Views ::
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the type certificate for the EMBRAER 195 jet. The largest aircraft ever produced by Embraer has received the original certification by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil - ANAC) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification last year.
“I would like to highlight the efforts and commitment, not only of the team that participated in this particular certification process, but of all employees involved in the entire E-Jets development program. This brave group of people was able to accomplish a remarkable job in a record time,” said Mauro Kern, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “With the FAA certificate for the EMBRAER 195, all four E-Jets are now certified by the world’s three main aviation safety agencies.”
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| Saturday, August 11, 2007 |
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DARPA COMPLETES AUTONOMOUS AIRBORNE REFUELING DEMONSTRATION
By FlyingNews @ 8:21 AM :: 399 Views ::
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) completed its Autonomous Airborne Refueling Demonstration program this month, showing that unmanned aircraft can autonomously perform in-flight refueling under operational conditions.
These recent flights built on the first-ever fully autonomous refueling, conducted under controlled test conditions last August. Since then, the Autonomous Airborne Refueling Demonstration (AARD) has completed 10 additional flights.
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| Saturday, August 11, 2007 |
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Cessna SkyCatcher Light Sport Aircraft Orders Top $75 Million
By FlyingNews @ 8:18 AM :: 482 Views ::
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Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that orders for its newly announced SkyCatcher light sport aircraft (LSA) reached 720, totaling more than $75 Million, only two weeks after its official launch at the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual meeting, AirVenture 2007.
"It has been very exciting to see the overwhelmingly positive response from our customers on the SkyCatcher, and the affirmative reaction to this offering reflects the overall continuing strength in the general aviation market around the globe," said Jack. J. Pelton, Cessna chairman, president and CEO.
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| Saturday, August 11, 2007 |
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Boeing Delivers Canada's First C-17
By FlyingNews @ 8:15 AM :: 409 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today delivered the first of four C-17 Globemaster IIIs to the Canadian Forces during a ceremony at the company's Long Beach, Calif., C-17 manufacturing facility.
"Boeing again has made good on our commitment to provide world-class airlift capability to our customer in world-record time," said Dave Bowman, C-17 program vice president, before senior Canadian officials and more than 1,000 C-17 employees. "This is yet another great day for Boeing and demonstrates our ability to design, build, deliver and support the world's most advanced airlifter."
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| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 |
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Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 for Boeing 787 receives ‘Ticket to Fly’ on 7/8/7
By FlyingNews @ 5:55 PM :: 414 Views ::
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The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, launch engine for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has received its airworthiness certification on schedule and just 18 months after the engine’s first ground run.
It also maintains the 100 per cent record of Rolls-Royce over the past two decades in achieving on-time certification for all aero engine development programmes, including the previous four members of the market-leading Trent series.
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| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 |
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LOCKHEED MARTIN F-22 RAPTOR AIR DOMINANCE FIGHTERS BEGIN OPERATIONAL SERVICE IN ALASKA
By FlyingNews @ 5:50 PM :: 399 Views ::
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Ceremonies held at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska today marked the formal beginning of operations for the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-22 Raptor in the Pacific region.
"There is no doubt that the F-22 is the most advanced and capable operational fighter in the world," said Larry Lawson, Lockheed Martin Executive Vice President and F-22 Program General Manager. "The Raptor stands ready to defend America and our allies from one of the most strategic locations on the planet. 90th Fighter Squadron pilots are now flying a fighter that is overwhelmingly effective and relevant worldwide for the next 40 years."
Formed almost 90 years ago during World War I, the 90th FS has the distinction of being the first unit in the Pacific to fly the F-22. Basing Raptors in Alaska underscores America's commitment to the Pacific region. Aircraft can be deployed rapidly from Alaska to anywhere in the world, and with 67,000 square miles in the Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the state is an ideal location for F-22 operations.
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| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 |
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More Than 1,400 Pilots Respond To Northwest Airlines' New Recruitment Program In First Two Weeks
By FlyingNews @ 5:49 PM :: 260 Views ::
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Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) today announced a strong response to the carrier’s call to commence pilot hiring. More than 1,400 pilots have applied to join Northwest, including more than 1,000 applications in the first eight days after the new recruitment was announced on July 24. The airline’s move to hire additional pilots is part of a broader effort to improve flight reliability and return to Northwest’s historically high levels of customer service.
“We’re pleased with the quality and number of pilots interested in joining Northwest Airlines, and we are particularly gratified that 20 percent of the applicants were referred by current Northwest pilots and other employees,” said Doug Steenland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Airlines. “We are making a concerted effort to expand our operational capacity in order to better serve our customers. Adding to our pilot roster will be an important step forward. Overall, the company plans to hire a total of 250-350 new pilots within the next twelve months.”
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| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 |
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Cessna Citation XLS+ Completes First Flight
By FlyingNews @ 4:59 PM :: 254 Views ::
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Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, last week reached another milestone in the development program for the latest version of the world’s best-selling business jet model - the Citation XLS+ - when the aircraft completed its first flight.
The flight, which lasted one hour and 30 minutes, was conducted at Rockwell Collins’ facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
“With the flight progressing as planned and the aircraft performing as expected, this first flight was a great success,” said Cessna Citation XLS+ Program Manager Kevin Steinert. “The integration of the new Collins Pro Line 21 and Pratt & Whitney’s FADEC (full authority digital engine control) equipped engines went smoothly and we look forward to continuing this program on schedule.”
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| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 |
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Canadian Air Force signs off on C-17
By FlyingNews @ 4:56 PM :: 249 Views ::
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Lieutenant-Colonel Terry Wood of the C-17 Project Management Office at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa traveled to Long Beach, California last week to sign the official document stating Canada is satisfied and ready to accept its first C-17 Globemaster III. LCol Wood signed the document on Friday, August 3 at the Boeing plant. LCol Wood sends along these comments on why signing the "DD250" document is truly a "signature" moment for Canada.
"What I just signed is the United States Department of Defense form DD250, which is used for material inspection and receiving. As the Technical Authority for the Canadian C-17 contract with Boeing, I put my signature on this form signifying that Canada accepts that the completed aircraft meets its performance specification and all quality standards. This signature will trigger final payment for the aircraft - in essence, we've just bought our first C-17.
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| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 |
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Bombardier Sells Two CRJ900 NextGen Aircraft To ALMA De Mexico
By FlyingNews @ 4:54 PM :: 239 Views ::
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Bombardier Aerospace announced today that AeroLíneas MesoAmericanas “ALMA de México” has signed a firm order for two Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen regional jets.
The approximate value of the contract, based on the list price for the CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, is $74.4 million U.S.
A fast-growing Mexican regional airline based at Guadalajara, ALMA began operations in June, 2006. The airline currently operates 15 CRJ200 aircraft and serves 25 destinations in Mexico.
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Cathay Pacific Airways Orders Five Additional Boeing 777-300ERs
By FlyingNews @ 4:53 PM :: 263 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that the Hong Kong-based carrier has ordered five additional Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, increasing the airline's commitment to a total of 23 of the advanced twin-engine, twin-aisle airplanes.
Cathay Pacific announced in 2005 that the airline was purchasing 12 777-300ERs from Boeing, with four additional operating leases through International Lease Finance Corp. The first of those airplanes will be delivered in September. Last year the airline exercised additional rights to order two more 777-300ERs.
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Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors Reciprocating (TCM) Engine Models IO-550-N, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550-A, TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, and TSIO-550-G
By FlyingNews @ 4:48 PM :: 397 Views ::
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Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors Reciprocating (TCM) Engine Models IO-550-N, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550-A, TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, and TSIO-550-G
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for TCM IO-550-N, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550-A, TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, and TSIO-550-G reciprocating engines. This AD requires removing before further flight, certain Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargers, part number (P/N) 466304-0003, listed by serial number in this AD. This AD results from four incidents of the turbine rotor separating from the shaft of the turbocharger. We are issuing this AD to prevent the turbine rotor from separating from the shaft of the turbocharger due to a machining defect in the turbocharger compressor. This condition could result in full engine power loss, loss of engine lubricant, or smoke in the airplane cabin.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 23, 2007. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations as of August 23, 2007.
We must receive any comments on this AD by October 9, 2007.
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| Monday, August 06, 2007 |
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AOPA Expo to land in New England for first time
By FlyingNews @ 4:28 PM :: 296 Views ::
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will hold its annual Expo, general aviation's premier trade show and convention, in Hartford, Conn. The show will run October 4-6 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
"We're looking forward to our first visit to the New England region," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. "We planned our visit to coincide with the peak foliage season for the region and pilots will enjoy the scenery as they fly in for Expo."
With an average attendance of 10,000, AOPA Expo is expected to bring in about $10 million to the Hartford community.
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| Monday, August 06, 2007 |
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The Gathering of Mustangs & Legends Confirms 109 P-51s
By FlyingNews @ 4:05 PM :: 234 Views ::
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The sound of freedom is once more, as 109 P-51 Mustang fighter planes will roar overhead during The Gathering of Mustangs & Legends--The Final Roundup, Sept. 27-30, at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), in Columbus, Ohio. LCK, originally Lockbourne Army Air Base, became home to the Tuskegee Airmen after World War II. LCK's namesake, Eddie Rickenbacker, was the leading American fighter pilot of World War I.
Attendees will be permitted to photograph aircraft, but perhaps the rarest treat of all will be the opportunity to meet nearly 50 of the aces, heroes and legends who flew the P-51 Mustang. To name a few, Gen. Chuck Yeager, Lt. Col. Lee Archer and Maj. Gen. Donald Strait will be mingling with P-51 aircraft with names such as "Moonbeam McSwine," "Big Beautiful Doll" and the "Flying Dutchman." During the four-day Mustang event, other WWII fighters and bombers along with top civilian air show performers will attend. On Sept. 29-30, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will take to the sky performing precision aerial maneuvers and exhibiting the capabilities of modern high-performance aircraft.
You can read the article here.
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| Monday, August 06, 2007 |
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GULFSTREAM G150 SETS THREE NEW CITY-PAIR SPEED RECORDS
By FlyingNews @ 3:16 PM :: 231 Views ::
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A Gulfstream G150 business jet established three new city-pair speed records, connecting Los Angeles to Maui, Hawaii; Maui to Las Vegas; and Las Vegas to Savannah.
Piloted by Michael Jarrett, Gulfstream international demonstration captain, and Chip King, Gulfstream senior production test pilot, the first G150 record flight, lasting 5 hours and 24 minutes, took off from Los Angeles at 8:25 a.m. (local time) on July 11. With four passengers onboard, the new wide-cabin G150 flew 2,204 nm at an average cruise speed of .79 Mach into headwinds of 50 knots. The G150 landed at 10:54 a.m. (local time) with 1,850 pounds of fuel remaining.
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| Monday, August 06, 2007 |
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Cessna Citation Mustang Named “Product of the Year” by Aviation Consumer
By FlyingNews @ 3:10 PM :: 275 Views ::
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Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the Citation Mustang has been named “Product of the Year” by The Aviation Consumer.
"We base our selection on a product’s outstanding value achievement and impact on the market. With the Citation Mustang, it’s not just the airplane itself — although it's impressive. It’s the achievement of producing it on time, on budget and on the numbers," said Aviation Consumer Editor Paul Bertorelli.
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| Monday, August 06, 2007 |
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Mass Pilot Exodus, Low Morale Cause Concern for Mesa Pilot Leadership
By FlyingNews @ 2:59 PM :: 251 Views ::
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Mesa Air Group [NASDAQ: MESA] pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, put up billboards across the country this week calling on the carriers to address pilot staffing and morale issues that are reaching critical levels and negatively impacting Mesa operations. Mesa Air Group pilots fly as Delta Connection, US Airways Express, United Express, Go Airlines and Mesa Airlines.
Mesa management’s unwillingness to follow the pilots’ contract has caused a mass exodus of skilled pilots making unprecedented lateral moves to other regional carriers. So far this year, nearly 400 pilots have left Mesa Air Group, creating pilot shortages which, among other things have led to flight delays and cancellations.
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| Monday, August 06, 2007 |
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Poor on-time performance plagues Alaska and the industry
By FlyingNews @ 2:49 PM :: 220 Views ::
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[Editor] This is an interesting article, because it is on the Alaska Airline's website. They actually admit and talk about their on time performance problems.
As the sun dawns each day over the Alaska Airlines system, about 85 of the carrier's gleaming jets in Anchorage, Seattle, Los Angeles and elsewhere are destined for a STAR.
"Start The Airline Right" flights are a critical component in meeting Alaska's on-time goal of 80 percent, which is based on Department of Transportation (DOT) records of domestic flights that arrive at their planned destination within 15 minutes of the published time.
Thanks to improved maintenance scheduling, which spreads the overnight workload more evenly among aircraft technicians at the airline's stations, the number of jets out of service for the system-wide STAR launch has fallen from an average of six to three since January. In Seattle, that number has dropped from an average of 4½ jets to about one.
Maintenance & Engineering also works to ensure that logbooks are onboard aircraft an hour before their STAR departure and a technician is available to talk with the flight crew 30 minutes beforehand — elements of a new program called "Meet & Greet."
You can read the article here.
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| Monday, August 06, 2007 |
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ABX AIR PURCHASES EXTENDED-RANGE BOEING 767 AIRCRAFT
By FlyingNews @ 2:27 PM :: 250 Views ::
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ABX Air (NASDAQ:ABXA) said today it has agreed to purchase from Air China Limited a B767-200 extended-range aircraft equipped with two Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4E engines.
ABX Air intends to use this aircraft principally to support customers requiring long-range, international lift capacity. ABX Air’s projected total cost to purchase, modify and put the aircraft into revenue service is approximately $23 million.
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| Saturday, August 04, 2007 |
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Air New Zealand to Add Boeing 777-300ERs to Long-Range Fleet
By FlyingNews @ 4:38 PM :: 246 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Air New Zealand today signed a definitive agreement for the purchase of four Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners and options for three additional 777-300ERs, as the carrier continues its push toward operating the most fuel-efficient fleet of airliners.
The signing and announcement event was attended by Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe and Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President - Asia Pacific Sales Stan Deal. The ceremony took place at Air New Zealand's Auckland headquarters.
The four new airplanes have an estimated value of $1.1 billion at Boeing list prices and are powered by General Electric GE90-115BL engines, the world's largest and most powerful commercial jet engine.
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| Friday, August 03, 2007 |
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Piper Aircraft may be up for sale
By FlyingNews @ 1:03 PM :: 249 Views ::
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Piper Aircraft Inc.'s parent company "may be shopping the company to prospective buyers," according to the national Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Piper executives on Monday called the item an unsubstantiated rumor.
The AOPA's Web site stated "reports circulating" at the AirVenture trade show in Oshkosh, Wis., last week indicated "American Capital Strategies, present owner of Piper Aircraft, may be shopping the company to prospective buyers."
You can read the article here.
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| Friday, August 03, 2007 |
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One wild ride in the sky
By FlyingNews @ 12:59 PM :: 342 Views ::
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Klatt is a member of the Air National Guard and just returned from his second tour in Iraq as a fighter pilot. Being a member of the Guard made it possible for Klatt to live his passion, and he doesn't hesitate to give credit where credit is due.
During shows, Klatt flies a Staudacher, a lighter aerobatics plane than the Extra 300-L he usually flies. It takes two men and very little grunt work to roll his 300-L onto the runway of Seattle's Boeing Field.
You can read the article here.
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| Friday, August 03, 2007 |
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New Audio Panel for the Homebuilt
By FlyingNews @ 12:50 PM :: 255 Views ::
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While thousands of their audio panels have been installed in homebuilt and experimental aircraft over the years, the folks at PS Engineering are now taking direct aim at the market with a revolutionary new product that takes the "must have" list from homebuilders as the new standard of functionality and utility.
As the result, the new PMA9000EX becomes the most integrated audio panel ever offered. Nothing even comes close.
Because strict adherence to TSO limitations is not required, the audio experts at PS Engineering took a new approach in the product development stage. Management let the engineers loose and they came up some exciting new capabilities.
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| Thursday, August 02, 2007 |
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CHINA SONANGOL ORDERS TWO LEGACY 600 EXECUTIVE JETS
By FlyingNews @ 5:48 PM :: 248 Views ::
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Embraer received an order for two Legacy 600 executive jets from China Sonangol International Holding Ltd., an oil business enterprise.
“We are very honored for the decision made by China Sonangol for having selected the Legacy 600. The order marks a significant breakthrough of Embraer Executive Jets into the mainland China market, following its success of winning orders for commercial aircraft by the Chinese airlines in the past seven years,” said Mr. Luis Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Vice President, Executive Jets.
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| Thursday, August 02, 2007 |
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| Thursday, August 02, 2007 |
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Floatplane crashes in trees
By FlyingNews @ 3:24 PM :: 239 Views ::
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Luck paid a visit to the forests southeast of Talkeetna on Tuesday afternoon, teaming up with a quick-thinking air traffic controller, a pilot skilled enough to control a crash landing, and a cell phone to bring about a remarkable rescue.
A small floatplane "corkscrewed" into the ground in a place where no one ever would have found it, those involved in the incident said Wednesday.
The crash destroyed the single-engine aircraft, but pilot and passenger walked off unhurt.
You can read the article here.
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| Thursday, August 02, 2007 |
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NBAA Member Rick Hale Tells House Subcommittee: Support Aviation System Modernization Using Fuel Tax
By FlyingNews @ 2:56 PM :: 276 Views ::
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The general aviation community supports air traffic control modernization, but wants to continue to pay at the pump through fuel taxes rather than user fees or some other new tax, said Rick Hale with Winner Aviation.
Hale, president and CEO of the company, which is a Member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), made his comments in testimony today before a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing on aviation taxes.
“The general aviation community supports aviation system modernization and is ready to help pay for it,” Hale said in testimony to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures. “But to do that, general aviation operators want to pay at the pump – not through user fees or new taxes.”
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| Thursday, August 02, 2007 |
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Next Departure for Mars Stands Ready to Fly
By FlyingNews @ 2:52 PM :: 262 Views ::
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A NASA robotic explorer equipped to dig up and analyze icy soil on Mars sits atop a 13-story tall stack of rocket engines prepared for liftoff before sunup on Saturday.
A Delta II launch vehicle will carry the Phoenix Mars Lander into Earth orbit and, about 90 minutes later, give it the push needed to send it to Mars. A three-week period when planetary positions are favorable for this launch begins with an opportunity at 2:26:34 a.m. PDT (5:26:34 a.m. EDT) on Aug. 4. A second opportunity the same day, if needed, will come at 3:02:59 a.m. PDT (6:02:59 a.m. EDT).
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| Thursday, August 02, 2007 |
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MONTENEGRO AIRLINES BECOMES NEW E-JETS OPERATOR
By FlyingNews @ 2:37 PM :: 310 Views ::
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Podgoricabased Montenegro Airlines, from the Montenegro Republic, has signed an agreement with GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) to lease two EMBRAER 195 jets. Deliveries are scheduled for May 2008 and May 2009. There will be no changes to Embraer’s orderbook due to this announcement.
The aircraft will be fitted with a dual-class interior, comfortably seating up to 116 passengers, and will be used to extend the existing airline’s fleet on current European network, as well as to reach new, more distant destinations, primarily in Russia, U.K. and Scandinavia.
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| Thursday, August 02, 2007 |
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All-Boeing Operator AeroSvit Renews Fleet with Next-Generation 737 Order
By FlyingNews @ 2:20 PM :: 243 Views ::
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AeroSvit-Ukrainian Airlines is ordering up to 14 Boeing [NYSE: BA] 737-800 airplanes. The Kiev-based carrier signed an order for seven 737s valued at $523 million at list prices, and secured purchase rights for another seven. The order was recently included on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer.
AeroSvit will equip the airplanes with fuel-saving Blended Winglets. This order marks AeroSvit's first direct purchase from Boeing since the carrier was founded in 1994. All-Boeing operator AeroSvit will gradually replace its fleet of 13 737 Classic airplanes with the Next-Generation 737s, today's most technologically advanced single-aisle commercial jetliner.
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| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 |
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Pratt & Whitney Awarded $1.3 Billion Contract for F119 Engines
By FlyingNews @ 5:17 PM :: 229 Views ::
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Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company, was awarded a $1.3 billion multiyear contract from the United States Air Force to deliver F119 engines for the F-22 Raptor. This contract includes the delivery of F119 engines in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
“This three-year contract for F119 engines will allow Pratt & Whitney to deliver a stable F119 configuration on-time and at a reduced price over single year contracts,” said Chris Flynn, director, F119 program for Pratt & Whitney. “Our focus is to exceed our customers’ expectations as we further strengthen our partnership with the U.S. Air Force.”
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| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 |
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Flying in Russia an increasingly deadly affair
By FlyingNews @ 2:50 PM :: 258 Views ::
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The August crash last year of Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612 from the Black Sea resort of Anapa to St. Petersburg was officially attributed to pilot error. Safety advocates, however, see it as symptomatic of much deeper problems in Russian aviation: a growing fleet of small, low-budget airlines; under-trained pilots; weak government regulation; and a cost-cutting mentality that sometimes causes pilots who abort flights and landings to be fined.
Russia and the other former Soviet republics had the worst air traffic safety record in the world last year, with an accident rate 13 times the world average, according to the International Air Transport Association.
You can read the article here.
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| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 |
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Loops and Whirls in the Sky
By FlyingNews @ 2:22 PM :: 299 Views ::
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Air racing is a high-flying, sometimes dangerous pastime that makes auto racing, even air stunt shows, seem old-fashioned.
London staged its first race Sunday right over the Thames to a crowd of 35,000 spectators. That was just one stop in a world series sponsored by Red Bull that pits pilot against pilot in aerial slalom races, from Rio to Abu Dhabi to Monument Valley in Arizona.
You can read the article here.
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| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 |
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LOCKHEED MARTIN AWARDED ADDITIONAL $5 BILLION IN MULTIYEAR CONTRACT TO BUILD 60 F-22 RAPTORS
By FlyingNews @ 2:13 PM :: 216 Views ::
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Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today received an additional $5 billion from the U.S. Air Force for three lots of F-22 Raptor air dominance fighters. This brings the total multi-year contract value to $7.3 billion and extends the production of the aircraft through the year 2011.
The U.S. government previously awarded $2.3 billion of the contract to buy long lead- time parts and maintain continuous manufacturing flow. The aircraft will be built at a rate of 20 per year, with deliveries starting in late 2008.
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| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 |
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Bombardier Delivers 150th Challenger 300 Aircraft Into Service
By FlyingNews @ 1:54 PM :: 249 Views ::
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Bombardier today announced a significant milestone in its highly successful Challenger 300 program – the delivery into service of the 150th manufactured super midsize Challenger 300 business jet. The aircraft was delivered on July 31 to Flexjet, Bombardier’s fractional business jet ownership program.
This important delivery highlights the ongoing strength of Bombardier’s Challenger business jet program, as its success continues to build.
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| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 |
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Boeing, Jet Airways Announce Order for Three 777-300ERs
By FlyingNews @ 1:52 PM :: 213 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Jet Airways, India's largest private airline, today announced that the airline has exercised options for three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes.
The order, valued at more than $790 million at list prices, follows a previous order for 10 777-300ERs in September 2005, for a combined total of 13 777-300ERs. The order was recently included on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer.
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| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 |
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NEW A109E HELICOPTER GIVES YOUNG AIRCREW MORE CHANCES TO GET AIRBORNE
By FlyingNews @ 1:48 PM :: 236 Views ::
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There will be more flying opportunities for Navy’s junior aircrew following the Royal Australian Navy’s acceptance of the A109E Helicopter in a ceremony at HMAS Albatross in Nowra today.
I was joined at today’s ceremony by the Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Russ Shalders, AO, CSC, RAN, and the Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Nigel Coates, AM, RAN to officially witness the commencement of the Navy’s Retention and Motivation Initiative in support of the Fleet Air Arm.
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| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 |
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ALPA Applauds Congress for Streamlining Airport Access for U.S. Pilots
By FlyingNews @ 1:45 PM :: 255 Views ::
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The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) applauds Congress for passing H.R. 1, the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The measure includes an ALPA-backed provision which requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process that would give flight deck and cabin crew members expedited airport access through screening check points.
“This bill, upon the President’s signature, starts a 180-day clock for the TSA to consult with airlines, airports, and flight crew unions on how to improve airport access,” said ALPA President Capt. John Prater. “ALPA has prepared for this opportunity. We have a proposal that provides a low-cost and effective process to leverage existing technology to screen crew members, saving TSA time and money.”
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| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 |
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ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEW BASE IN PHOENIX-MESA
By FlyingNews @ 1:42 PM :: 332 Views ::
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Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) today announced it will establish a new base in the world-class, leisure destination of Arizona, with low-fare, nonstop jet service from Phoenix-Mesa beginning Oct. 25.
Flying to/from America's "favorite" small cities, Allegiant plans to launch the new service from Williams Gateway Airport with 13 markets already served by the carrier. The first route will be announced and available for purchase Aug. 9. The remaining 12 routes will all be announced before Sept. 16. A clock on the company's website will provide a countdown to each new city announcement and can be viewed at www.allegiantair.com.
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