FLUG REVUE update: Week ending June 30, 2002

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Week ending June 30, 2002

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Italy joins JSF
F-35-Programm mit Italien

Italy and the USA have signed and exchanged memorandum of understanding (MOU) documents for Italian partnership in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase. Under the previous Concept Demonstration Phase (CDP) MOU from 1998 to 2001, both the United States and Italy benefited from JSF ship suitability efforts and associated environmental studies. Through signature of the SDD phase documents, Italy continues its participation and partnership with the United States in the JSF program.
The Italian government will invest $1.028 billion [Euro 1.09 Billion] in the SDD phase. As the senior Level II partner, Italian Air Force and Navy personnel will occupy five positions within the JSF Program Office. These individuals will be working together with the United States and its international partners, as well as the JSF air system and engine contractors, to develop an affordable system ready for transition to production. Italy's investment in JSF will also provide Italian industry with substantial opportunities to participate with a broad range of US and international companies, thereby expanding and strengthening United States and European defense industrial relationships.
Finmeccanica welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of Italy and the United States concerning Italian participation in the industrial program for the Joint Strike Fighter new generation combat aircraft. In the wider context of the Italian aerospace industry involvement, three Finmeccanica subsidiaries will take part in the design, development and manufacture of components of the new aircraft. These include Alenia Aeronautica, which will be the national leader for the 18 Italian companies on the airframe side, Galileo Avionica and Elsag. Alenia Aeronautica will build the wing box for every JSF ordered by the Italian armed forces and for half of those ordered by the United States and Britain, with the option of extending this work to the aircraft purchased by other countries. At a later stage, in accordance with the needs of the Italian MoD, Alenia Aeronautica will have the option to set up a final assembly facility for aircraft ordered by Italy. Should Italy decide to create a logistics support center, Alenia Aeronautica will also play a primary role in it.
Meanwhile, Australia will negotiate with the United States to join the decade-long development phase of the US$200 billion Joint Strike Fighter Program, after Cabinet considered the proposal. Defence Minister Robert Hill said the decision to commit up to US$150 million over 10 years as a level three partner would put Australia at the forefront of developing the world's most advanced and biggest combat aircraft program over the next 30 years. "There are real benefits to getting in on the ground floor of the program," Senator Hill said.

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USCG mega-contract for Lockheed/Northrop
Amerikanische Küstenwacht rüstet auf

The US Coast guard has announced the award of a landmark contract valued at $11.04 billion for a fleet of new ships and aircraft, plus improved command and control systems, to meet the service's homeland security and other mission needs. In addition, the contract includes $5.91 billion for operating, maintenance, and sustainment costs for a value of $16.95 billion. The contract was awarded to Integrated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS), a joint venture established by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. “The Deepwater Program will ensure that the Coast Guard continues to guarantee the nation's maritime security,” said Deputy Secretary Jackson. “As America's first line of defense for maritime homeland security, it is critical that the Coast Guard be able to identify and intercept targets of interest as far from U. S. shores as possible.”
The contract may extend up to 30 years. Deepwater will involve the acquisition of up to 91 ships, 35 fixed-wing aircraft (EADS CASA CN-235), 34 helicopters (Bell/Agusta AB 139), 76 unmanned surveillance aircraft (Global Hawk and Eagle Eye tiltrotor), and upgrade of 49 existing cutters and 93 helicopters, in addition to systems for communications, surveillance and command and control.

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Heer CH-53G gets IFR equipment
Bundeswehr rüstet CH-53G für IFR aus

The German Federal Office for Defence Technology and Procurement (BWB) has placed a multi-million Euro order with Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH for the conversion of 38 CH-53G/GS army helicopters to upgrade them for IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions) flights. Worth a total of Euro 20.3 million, the conversion programme will be completed at the end of 2005. The investment in the Bundeswehr's medium transport helicopters had become necessary on the one hand to meet the civil and military certification requirements for flights under IMC conditions and on the other to be able to fulfil the challenging operational requirements placed on man and machine in new international mission scenarios of the NATO alliance. Working under contract to the BWB, two years ago Eurocopter's military maintenance and repair unit had already successfully demonstrated the installation of trial IFR equipment on two CH-53 helicopters, in the versions G and GS. Building on this, each of 19 CH-53 G and GS models will be equipped with multifunction displays, which will replace part of the analogue cockpit displays and present the necessary data in digital form on clear, user-friendly active matrix LCD screens.

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Fraport optimistic
Flughafen Frankfurt zuversichtlich

Speaking at the company's first regular Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, Fraport AG's executive board chairman, Dr. Wilhelm Bender, urged shareholders "to look into the future with confidence and optimism." The AGM was held at the Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt-Hoechst. Bender also said, "We have efficient structures and the right concepts to make our business even more profitable in Frankfurt and around the world." Bender stressed that the 2001 business year was characterized by extremely difficult market conditions. In that context, he referred to the Lufthansa pilot strike, the sluggish world economy, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. "Nevertheless, we have performed well both in terms of traffic figures and operating results." Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) declined by only 1.6 percent in 2001. Thus, Frankfurt was able to strengthen its position as the seventh largest airport in the world. Despite the crisis in the aviation industry. Fraport's revenues grew about three percent to nearly Euro1.6 billion. Consolidated profits for fiscal 2001 reached Euro 101.1 million. A dividend payment of Euro 0.40 per share was recommended at the AGM.
Bender explained that Fraport AG's business model is based on three pillars: consolidation at Frankfurt Airport, ongoing development at Frankfurt Airport, and external business. He said the demand-driven expansion of FRA "is of crucial importance for the future of both Fraport and the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region." Only by expanding Frankfurt Airport's runway capacity will it be possible to prevent the threatening loss of FRA's function as a hub for Lufthansa and the Star Alliance. Investing in Frankfurt-Hahn Airport in the Hunsrück region west of Frankfurt, Bender elaborated, is not a substitute for expanding capacity at our main airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main. Fraport's chairman also reported on the company's current international projects, for example in Antalya (Turkey) and Lima (Peru). Regarding the Manila project, he said that irrespective of financial issues, construction of the new terminal is at an advanced stage and on schedule. "The exact opening date of the terminal depends on further progress in negotiations. We continue to believe that our talks will lead to positive results and, thus, will allow for the project's long-term success."

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NEWS IN BRIEF – KURZMELDUNGEN

SAAB and Airbus held a joint ceremony on 13th June in Linkoping, Sweden, to celebrate the inauguration of Saab's new production facilities and the first metal cut of the mid and outer leading edges of the A380. The mid and outer fixed leading edges of the A380 wings comprise 88 ribs which will be produced in SAAB's new facilities economically and fast. SAAB, which has been awarded the contract as a risk-sharing partner for the design and production of these parts, also achieved another milestone on the same day with the approval of the first drawing of an intermediate rib.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the European Commission's decision to renew the Block Exemption that allows airlines operating within the European Union to consult on interline tariffs. The Commission's decision is an important step forward in preserving a system that has been providing tangible consumer benefits and a competitive level playing field for the airlines" said IATA Director General Giovanni Bisignani. IATA Conferences develop standards supporting the multilateral interline system that enables passengers to fly on two or more airlines with a single ticket issued in one currency, and gives them the flexibility to change route and carriers at short notice. A key element of this system is the cooperative establishment of flexible tariffs that can be used on different carriers, each of who share a part of the total fare. The Commission's decision was reached after broad consultation with all interested parties, including consumer organisations and EU Member States. The consultation process confirmed IATA's firm view that the IATA conference system generates real benefits for the travelling public that cannot be replicated by alternative approaches. Although alliances and other limited inter-carrier arrangements might reproduce some of the benefits of the IATA system, the consultation process showed that, without the IATA system, consumers would have less choice, interline fares would be higher, and smaller carriers would find it harder to compete.
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The Bombardier Aerospace Training Centers in Montréal and Dallas have become the first North American training centers to receive approval from Europe's Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) to provide maintenance training instruction. Both facilities have been cleared by the JAA to train and certify maintenance technicians under JAR 147 guidelines, according to JAA Inspector Robert Swann. “We were extremely impressed with the caliber of staff and training devices at the facilities, which we visited in May. They both offer excellent hands-on experience,” he said.
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Connexion by Boeing announced the selection of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) to design and produce the next-generation antenna for the Boeing business unit's high-speed data and Internet service. Once completed, the antenna will be optimized to provide commercial airlines and business jet operators with high-speed access to data, the Internet and streaming entertainment content during flight. Under the terms of the agreement, Connexion by Boeing and Mitsubishi Electric will work together to design the antenna and supporting subsystem, and to ensure its suitability for retrofit and in-line installation on Boeing aircraft, as well as other industry models. Mitsubishi Electric also will assist Connexion by Boeing to ensure the first antenna production unit is installation-ready when it rolls off the assembly line in late 2003.
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China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, has inked a new agreement with China State Post Bureau which will secure China Southern's position as the premier cargo, mail and overnight mail carrier in China. "With the lucrative next-day, overnight mail business booming in China, China Southern Airlines has today positioned itself as China's answer to Federal Express," said Mr. Wang Changshun, President, China Southern Airlines. China State Post Bureau and China Southern Airlines inked the formal pact here in Beijing to consolidate and jointly operate China Postal Airlines. After the consolidation is completed, the China State Post Bureau will retain 51% share of China Postal Airlines and China Southern Airlines will inject RMB 150 million ($18M US) in cash and acquire 49% of the entire equity capital of China Postal.
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The spacecraft Stardust, which is on its way to meet the Comet Wild 2 in January 2004, last week helped ESA to carry out final testing of the Agency's first deep-space ground station, situated just 140 km north of Perth in New Norcia, Australia. ESA's new 35-metre telemetry, tracking and command antenna has a pointing accuracy of 0.01 degrees and will be a vital link in ESA's Rosetta mission to the comet Wirtanen. This is one of the most ambitious scientific missions ever to be launched and is scheduled to take place early in 2003. The 630-tonne antenna will be the main communications link between Rosetta and Mission Control at ESA's European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Germany. It will also be used to transmit and receive data from other space missions sent to explore the Universe beyond the Moon, such as ESA's Mars Express, also scheduled for launch in 2003.
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Boeing on June 21 delivered the first of 10 new F-15E Strike Eagles it's currently producing for the U.S. Air Force. The aircraft is the 227th Strike Eagle built at the company's St. Louis facility. The Republic of Korea in April selected the F-15K, a derivative of the F-15E, as its next-generation fighter.
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A Titan II rocket was launched from Vandenberg AFB on June 24 carrying a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellite. NOAA-M is the third in the current series of five polar-orbiting satellites with improved imaging and sounding capabilities that will operate throughout the next 10 years. This is the last scheduled launch of a NOAA satellite on board a Titan II booster. The base now has only two Titan II rockets left to launch. The rockets have served the gamut of spacelift capabilities. They stood on alert as intercontinental ballistic missiles, lifted satellites into orbit and took part in NASA's manned space program.
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Finmeccanica announced that its subsidiary Alenia Aeronautica has signed today an agreement with the Italian Ministry of Defence for the initial supply to the Italian Air Force of five C-27J aircraft. The whole supply will regard twelve units. The C-27J, developed by Alenia Aeronautica in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is the most innovative program in the new generation of military tactical transport aircraft. The C-27J to be supplied to the Italian Air Force, represent a update of the basic version of the aircraft: in fact, with the exception of the base configuration, they will be equipped with in-flight refuelling systems, self-protection systems and dual head-up display systems. The value of the contract for the first five C-27J amounts to Euro 206 million approximately and includes spares and 5 years of turn-key logistic support.
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NASA managers temporarily suspended launch preparations for Space Shuttle Columbia until they have a better understanding of several small cracks found in metal liners used to direct the flow inside main propulsion-system propellant lines on other orbiters in the fleet. Columbia's launch on STS-107, previously planned for July 19, will be delayed a few weeks to allow inspections of its flow liners as part of an intensive analysis that is under way. Recent inspections of Space Shuttle Atlantis and Space Shuttle Discovery found cracks, measuring one-tenth to three-tenths of an inch, in one flow liner on each of those vehicles. Some of the cracks were not identifiable using standard visual inspections and were only discovered using more intensive inspection techniques.
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EADS is strengthening its defence business by co-operating with the Spanish high tech company Indra, Madrid, in the framework of the electronic warfare alliance MRCM. As EADS announced on Wednesday, Indra becomes part of the alliance MRCM (Monitoring, Reconnaissance, Counter Measures), in which the EADS electronic warfare subsidiary ewation GmbH, Ulm, participates. Through this new partnership, MRCM reaches a leading role in the field of naval and ground based electronic warfare. The MRCM alliance was founded in 2000 by ewation GmbH, Germany (a 100% subsidiary of EADS) and Grintek ewation, South Africa. With its new partner Indra, the alliance is continuing its strategy of internationalising the defence business through world-wide strategic cooperations.
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Iberia has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of three of Airbus' latest and largest airliner, the A340-600. The aircraft will join Iberia's current fleet of A340-300s from June 2003, and will be operated on the Spanish flag carrier's major hub to hub routes from Madrid to Mexico and Buenos Aires. The A340-600s will replace the carrier's three ageing 747-300s currently in service, affording considerable savings due to its Iower fuel consumption, better operational efficiency and greater cargo capacity. Iberia's configuration of the new aircraft features a spacious 342-seat layout, offering accommodation for ten passengers in First class, 42 in Business and 249 in Economy. Powered by four Rolls Royce Trent 500 engines, the aircraft will also be equipped with the very latest in passenger entertainment and communication systems.
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The U.S. Air Force has begun flight-testing a new version of the radar for the Lockheed Martin F-16C/D aircraft that will significantly improve the aircraft's performance in air-to-air and air-to-ground operations. The F-16 is built by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co, a business area of Lockheed Martin Corp. The Northrop Grumman APG-68(V)9 radar, the latest version of the F-16C/D radar, is being flight tested at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif, and thus far, is meeting or exceeding all of its performance specifications. Changes to this new version are considered more significant than all previous upgrades combined, both in terms of magnitude and capability. There are significant improvements in detection range, resolution, growth potential, and supportability. Furthermore, application of advanced processing techniques enhances the radar's ability to operate in dense electromagnetic environments and resist jamming. "The APG-68(V)9 radar is a defining feature of the advanced Block 50/52 F-16 version," said John L. Bean, vice president of F-16 Programs.
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Thales Airborne Systems and MBDA have agreed to pool their expertise in the development and production of anti-air missile seekers including the future beyond visual range air-to-air missile, Meteor. Under the agreement, signed on 19 June in Paris by Gianni Bongianni, Director of MBDA's Seeker Division and Gerard Christmann, Thales Airborne Systems' Missile Electronics General Manager, both companies will produce the radar seekers for Aster, Mica and Meteor and jointly develop all upgrades and modifications. MBDA's Seeker Division, headquartered in Rome, is the design authority and prime contractor for both the Aster surface-to-air missile and Meteor missile seekers while Thales Airborne Systems, located at Elancourt near Paris, is the design authority and prime contractor for the Mica air-to-air seeker.
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China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in The People's Republic of China is pleased to announce that its engineers have pioneered and perfected the first Aircraft Remote Diagnosing & Real Tracking System (ACRDRTS) in The People's Republic of China. In the world of commercial aviation - the desire has never been stronger as engineers have long dreamed of having a remote "doctor in the air" one that can foresee a potential problem during flight and prescribe "medicine" to cure this ailment. The solution is simple accurately decode and analyze an aircraft's technical information (transmitted from the air to the ground in real time via ground-air data link) via ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System). Once the code of the potential trouble is defined, maintenance staff can immediately recommend the trouble shooting necessary from the maintenance manuals.
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The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced today the participation of three leading Japanese airframe manufacturers in the A380 aircraft programme now under development. In addition to the four Japanese suppliers which were already announced in early April, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), and Japan Aircraft Manufacturing (Nippi) will also participate in the next-generation super jumbo programme. Airbus President and CEO Noel Forgeard said: "As already anticipated during our visit to Tokyo in mid April, we are now very pleased to confirm that these highly skilled and renowned companies are joining the technologically most advanced airliner programme currently under development and launched in production. The contribution of Mitsubishi, Fuji and Nippi to the A380 programme is highly appreciated, and we sincerely expect the A380 programme to greatly promote the industrial collaboration between Europe and Japan."
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A Royal Netherlands air force KDC-10 and its crew left Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on June 26 after completing a three-month deployment in support of the war on terrorism. Operating as a detachment within the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group at Al Udeid, the Dutch 334th Squadron delivered fuel to coalition aircraft over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. More than 220 million pounds -- about half of all the fuel off-loaded over Afghanistan -- has been delivered from 379th Air Expeditionary Wing tankers. “We were honored to be able to participate in the combined fight against terrorism,” said Dutch Maj. Hans Pasveer, a KDC-10 aircraft commander. “We were fully integrated with our U.S. counterparts and received excellent support.”
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NASA's Office of Space Science in Washington announced the selection of a team for the development of an advanced ion propulsion system - an alternative to conventional chemical propulsion that could revolutionize the way we send science missions into the solar system. A second team was selected to develop advanced ion optics, which are critical components of ion engines. The agency's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland was selected to lead development of the NASA Evolutionary Xenon Thruster (NEXT) system, which will use xenon gas and electrical power to drive future spacecraft. Additionally, a team led by Boeing Electron Dynamic Devices, Inc. of Torrance, Calif., was selected to pursue development, fabrication and testing of carbon-based ion optics, critical components of high-power ion thrusters that have traditionally limited thruster lifetime.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) made clear its opposition to any plans that may be aimed at cross-subsidization of Japan's major international airports in the privatization and consolidation process. IATA registered this opposition in a strongly worded letter to Ms. Chikage Ogi, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. IATA contends that the landing charges at Narita are maintained artificially high and fears that profits from Narita will be used to subsidize operations at loss-making Kansai and Chubu airports. Such a scheme would be a clear violation of international standards on cost-relationship and location-specific charges set by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), a UN body of which Japan is a member state.
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Future telecommunications and broadcasting satellites can have more power and add more channels without need for a major redesign. More efficient solar cells offer 50 per cent more electrical energy than their predecessors, from panels of the same size as before. This is one of many areas of technology where the European Space Agency helps Europe's industries to keep abreast of the latest developments. Solar panels extend from spacecraft like the wings of birds. These have become a familiar feature of the Space Age, although spinning satellites may wear their solar cells like a coat. Certain other spacecraft rely on batteries, fuel cells or radioactive generators. But converting the free and ever-renewable energy of sunlight into electricity, in photovoltaic cells, is by far the most popular source of power in space. A junction in a semiconductor, containing different impurities on either side, responds to light by creating an electric voltage. Until recently, silicon was the favoured semiconductor for solar cells. Now gallium arsenide has begun to replace it. The first gallium-arsenide cells were only slightly more efficient, converting 19 per cent of the solar energy compared with around 16 per cent in good silicon cells. In the latest gallium-arsenide based cells, the efficiency jumps to 27 per cent.
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Robinson Helicopter Company has announced that it will now accept orders for its new R44 Raven II. The aircraft has more power, a higher gross weight, 28-volt electrical system, and increased altitude performance. The Raven II is currently completing FAA certification testing, and Robinson expects to receive the FAA type certificate in late August or early September 2002. Robinson has announced a base price of $335,000, just $28,000 higher than the current R44 Raven. Optional avionics and equipment will be priced the same as the current model.
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The first Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), shown publicly in Australia for the first time, introduces a new era of capability for long-distance international travel. The Canberra-based Air Force 34 Squadron will operate two BBJs under a lease managed by Qantas Defence Services. Able to fly nearly anywhere in the world from Australia with only one stop, the two BBJs, in slightly varying configurations, will be used by Australian government leaders and senior executives traveling on official business. The Australian BBJs, outfitted with a VIP cabin and business class style seating for 36 passengers, were completed by Ozark Aircraft Systems in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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Raytheon celebrated a milestone with the delivery of its 125,000th Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb to the U.S. Navy and Air Force. Navy and Air Force officials participated in the special event that recognized Raytheon's three decades of effort to provide this mainstay weapon to warfighters in the United States and 31 international countries. "Achieving delivery of 125,000 Paveway IIs over 25 years is a clear testament to its robust design and the fact that it works and works well. Paveway II allows pilots to accomplish their mission of hitting targets while flying out of harm's way," said Maj. Steve Toth, Air Force Paveway II program manager at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. "Since the first combat use in the 1980s, Paveway II has been the one true 'weapon of choice' and has been used in every combat operation over the last 20 years."
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Officials of International Launch Services (ILS) announced that the launch of the EchoStar VIII satellite will be rescheduled as soon as testing on the Loral-built spacecraft has been completed. The satellite was scheduled for liftoff aboard a Russian Proton rocket Saturday. During the final hours of the launch countdown, satellite engineers were unable to confirm the complete functionality of a command receiver on the spacecraft. The launch has been delayed to allow Loral to conduct further satellite testing.
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Embraer strongly welcomed the news about the decision of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to authorize Brazil to retaliate against Canada. The amount of US$ 3.36 billions, claimed by Brazil, will be, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, subject to arbitration. "This is the confirmation of a major victory achieved by Brazil at the beginning of the year. Thus, it is now clear to the world that Canada, which violated the WTO regulations, has not corrected its financing mechanisms in order to adjust them to the legal practices of the Organization. The amount to be submitted to arbitration is important, but more significant was obtaining the Retaliation Mandate concession. "The Brazilian diplomatic service is to be congratulated for achieving recognition by the WTO of yet another relevant fact, as we go forward to ensure equal competitive conditions on the international market," said Maurício Botelho, President and CEO of Embraer.
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Thomas Cook AG has placed its first ever order for new aircraft under the Thomas Cook name. A contract for the purchase of two Airbus A320 single-aisle aircraft has been signed at the Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse. Both aircraft will be delivered beginning of 2003. One will be operated by Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium and one by the British holiday carrier JMC. It will be the first aircraft for JMC Airlines to be delivered in the new Thomas Cook livery, in line with the Group's recent announcement of a new corporate brand strategy for its fleet. The A320s are going to serve holiday destinations around the Mediterranean.
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The first Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) pod for the SHAred Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP) program was delivered to the U.S. Navy on June 24. Accepting delivery for the Naval Air Systems Command was the test team of the Advanced Weapons Lab, Naval Air Warfare Center, at China Lake, Calif. This delivery was the first of five EMD pods manufactured by the Raytheon Company and will be utilized in the upcoming weeks for developmental testing and integration on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The SHARP system is designed to provide high and medium altitude tactical reconnaissance capability tactical aircraft. Fleet introduction of SHARP will be on the F/A-18F for deployment aboard the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) in mid-2003. The system is planned to be compatible with the F/A-18 C and D Hornet variants.
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