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Magellan Aerospace has signed a long-term contract with the US Department of Defense to supply aeroengine compressor components for the next ten years. The contract includes the supply of a variety of high-precision machined components, with delivery commencing in the first half of 2004. The projected ten year value of the work is in excess of $(Cdn) 80 million. The agreement awards the first two years of work, and contemplates a further series of two-year releases for a total of ten years. The product includes disks, shafts, turbine wheels and seven other components for the J85 jet engine. All components have been manufactured within Magellan in the past.
Meggitt Avionics has won more business from Switzerland's Pilatus Aircraft to provide avionics for the manufacturer's PC-7Mk II M and PC-9M trainers. The aircraft will be fitted with Meggitt's Secondary Flight Display System (SFDS), featuring an air data unit, magnetometer and the recently developed 3ATI repeater instrument. Pilatus is scheduled to deliver its first Meggitt-equipped PC-9M pr0duction aircraft to the Irish Air Corps in Spring 2004.
Westland Helicopters Ltdan AgustaWestlend company, has secured a contract to complete the third and final phase of the British Experimental PRotor Programme IV (BERP IV). The œ16 million programme is a joint undertaking by Westland and the UK Ministry of Defence who are each investing œ8 million in this phase. The purpose of this Technology Demonstrator Programme (TDP) is to provide the technology for the next generation of advanced composite rotor blades aimed at delivering significant improvements in whole life costs end operational capability of future helicopters. Under the terms of the contract, the company will act as prime contractor working with sub-contractors such as QinetiQ as part of a multi-disciplinary design team. Phase 3 is expected to run until mid 2007.
MBM Technology Ltd has successfully completed integration into RAF service of a 'jam-free' Replaceable Connector Shell (FRCS) In response to the degraded operational capability resulting from high separation loads and harness damage being universally experienced during '1760' weapon release, MBM sought an alternative method to prevent the electrical connector from jamming. A key design criteria was the non-modification of the mating weapon connector and aircraft. MBM's FRCS solution was embodied during the recent UOR integration of Enhanced Paveway II onto the Harrier GR7. MBM, under contract from Raytheon Missile Systems for the weapon electrical and mechanical interfaces, worked closely with WL Gore & Associates, its role change harness supplier. Extensive testing at MBM's pit drop facility and subsequent flight trials confirmed both low and consistent disconnection forces with no jamming. The FRCS is now in full production and under review for several other platforms.
Aigle Azur,the French airline of Go Fast Group, has today become an Airbus operator for the firsttime, with the introduction of an A321, leased from GATX, on its Paris-Algiers route. Aigle Azur will use its CFM56 powered A321 to serve its regular, twice-daily Paris-Algiers route. The aircraft will also serve Algerian-bound routes from Paris, Lille and Lyon. Depending on the airline'sneeds the A321 will seat 196 passengers in a two-class cabin layout or 214 passengers in full economy class. The A321 will also be used to develop the cargo activity between Algiers and Paris.
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