Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 63 Issue 1
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Shop Floor Data Captures Top Flight Maintenance
LAST year international aerospace maintenance engineers FFV Aerotech acquired one of the best equipped maintenance facilities in the UK at Stansted and set about becoming the…
Plastic Media Paint Stripping in Aircraft Maintenance
THE world is becoming so environmentally conscious that any technique that eliminates or reduces pollution is being strictly monitored. Recent trials indicate that plastic media…
Kardex Carousel Storage Keeps British Airways Aircraft on the Move
REVIEWING spares storage and maintenance supply systems for their multi‐million pound aircraft fleets at Heathrow, British Airways with their reputation for efficiency, could not…
Pressurements Set the Standard in Aero Engine Test Rig Calibration
CALEDONIAN Airmotive was established in 1978, and operates from a purpose built facility at a prime location near Prestwick International Airport, Scotland. The factory employs…
Radiant Plaque Heating Ideal Choice for Dan Air Hangar
RECENT press comment to the effect that radiant plaque heating in aircraft hangars is “unsuitable since people working on top of the wings would bake, whereas those working…
NDT Range Strengthened With Three New Products
CASTROL continues to demonstrate innovation in the field of Non Destructive Testing with the launch of three new products — two magnetic field meters and a high temperature…
DeVilbiss Sells 1,000th DuoTech System
SINCE its launch sales of the DeVilbiss DuoTech high efficiency spray system have now topped 1,000. The 1,000th system is a dual gun heated outfit and has been bought by Aviation…
Volstatic's Role in Fighter Aircraft Quality Assurance
THE HP1000 automatic guns launched recently by electrostatic powder coating equipment specialists Volstatic Limited are playing a part in the crack‐detection of load‐bearing…
Kremlin Airmix Gives 97.5% Gloss Factor for Aircraft Refinishing
APPLYING refinishing coats to BAC 1–11's, Boeing 737's and BAe HS125's is not a job that can be handled in a spray booth — conventional booths just do not come in that size. In…
Ultrasonic Immersion Testing System
WELLS Krautkramer has introduced a new range of British designed and built ultrasonic immersion testing systems for detecting minute flaws in large, safety‐critical components…
First Order for an Aircraft Tow Tractor of the Future
Goldhofer Fahrzeugwerk GmbH & Co. just received its first order for a towbarless aircraft towing tractor, type AST 1. The order has been placed by SWISSAIR, which intends to…
Safety Topics: Helicopter Airworthiness
MaydayA Conference held at the Royal Aeronautical Society discussed the experience and applications of helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS). Civil and military…
IAC Completes Engine Test Facility For Helikopter Service
ENGINE testing and health monitoring has rapidly become a key element in the specialised customising, maintenance and overhaul services provided by Helikopter Service AS of Norway…
Compex 90
PRODUCTS and processes from many companies were shown at this Exhibition at Manchester which emphasised the place that advanced composites and reinforced plastics now play in…
CMM Technology Provides Flexible Gauge Solution at Howmet
THE European Casting Division of Howmet (UK) Inc based in Exeter is a world leader in the development and production of investment cast aerofoil and structural castings used in…
British Aerospace Reveals Further Development for BAe 146 Family
FOLLOWING the recent announcement of the RJ70 variant of the BAe 146 which has generated a very positive market reaction, British Aerospace now reveals the 146‐NRA Project…
Flexiax 408 Machining Centre
FAST, highly accurate positioning with a high speed spindle and a large machining capacity are the principal features of a totally new 800 by 800 mm four or five axis horizontal…
Equipment
A new and highly compact differential pressure transducer developed by Druck as part of the European Fighter Aircraft programme, uniquely incorporates a single pressure port with…
Contracts
Lucas Aerospace has received an order from McDonnell Douglas for lightweight cargo handling systems for installation in the MD‐11 transport aircraft.
News and Views
C & F, the Bristol based design and manufacturing company, are leading suppliers of aircraft and engine tooling and ground support equipment to the airline industry.
People
Donal F. Downing chief executive — Airline Services, Aer Lingus, has been appointed chairman of Airmotive Ireland Ltd., to succeed Capt. R.N. White. Airmotive Ireland, which…
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- Prof Phil Webb