Fischer Technology's MP0D is available in three models, the Isoscope--eddy current method for nonconductive coatings on nonferrous metals and anodic coatings on aluminum, Permascope--magnetic induction method for nonferrous metal coatings and nonconductive coatings on iron and steel, and Dualscope--incorporates both measurement principles. Coating thickness readings and their statistical evaluations are displayed and an integrated constant pressure probe allows easy one-hand operation. Fischer Technology Inc., 750 Marshall Phelps Road, Windsor, Conn. 06095.
Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands are scheduled this week to sign in Berlin a long-waited multiyear contract covering the NH-90 transport/frigate helicopter's first production batch.
The Microgage 1000R is a high-precision measuring and alignment system with a remote compact sensor head for precise displacement measuring in restricted or confined areas. The product measures 0.001-in. displacements and can be enhanced to detect changes as small as 0.00001 in. For measuring alignment over long distances, the laser and receiver elements can be separated by as much as 40 ft. The laser projects a precise line of laser light to a portable digital receiver with a remote sensor head. Pinpoint Laser Systems, 3 Graf Road, Newburyport, Mass. 01950.
Stephen M. Usery has been appointed vice president-marketing, Rita M. Cuddihy vice president-alliances and customer advocacy, and Patrick Roberts cargo manager for Europe, all for US Airways. Usery was managing director for marketing alliances, product development and market research for Northwest Airlines. Cuddihy was vice president-customer products and service planning for US Airways, and Roberts was senior vice president-transatlantic freight for British Airways.
Despite expected further delays in Fairchild Dornier's 728JET, the 70-80 seat regional aircraft project continues to find favor in the eyes of regional airline executives.
Air France on June 22 will unveil the long-term targets and trade brand of a global alliance it is jointly establishing with Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Korean Air. Ongoing talks with potential partners are expected to broaden the emerging group's scope. In an affirmation of sustained traffic growth, Air France executives also said they recently addressed to Airbus Industrie a letter of interest in the A3XX mega transport.
Louise Roy will become Montreal-based vice president-marketing and commercial services and representative in Canada of the International Air Transport Assn., effective July 1. She is president/ CEO of Telemedia Communications Inc.
Honeywell's AvionicsZone.com, in-service since July, has increased its inventory from 100 line items to 83,000, according to director Mark Foley. Although exact figures are confidential, the number of hits per day has doubled since January as have customer requests for quotes, Foley said. The site now includes a ``shopping cart'' selection and ordering function similar to that used by major retail online services. It also provides product information and lists for sale of new and used avionics, piece parts, and Honeywell's complete aircraft lighting product line.
Juan Manuel Perez has been appointed Miami-based sales director for Asia and the Americas of LanChile Airlines. He was country manager for Chile and Bolivia for British Airways.
Specialists at the Arnold Engineering Development Center at Arnold AFB, Tenn., have successfully concluded tests of an upgraded F101 engine equipped with an electronic engine control. The F101 powers the B-1B bomber.
James Hamilton has become managing director/co-head of the Global Transportation Group of Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown of New York. He was head of U.S. transportation investment banking at JP Morgan.
An order from cargo carrier Atlas Air will launch a Boeing conversion program that modifies 747-300 passenger and ``combi'' transports into full freighters.
Arthur E. Wegner, executive vice president of the Raytheon Co. and chairman of Raytheon Aircraft, Wichita, Kan., has been appointed to the board of directors of Dallas-based Aviall Inc.
Staveley Instruments has designed a single flaw detector that meets customers' demands in ultrasonic, eddy current and bond testing. The 12-lb. WorkStation is one instrument designed to operate in any discipline the customer chooses. It performs flaw or crack detection that exceeds any flaw detector built to date, according to the company, and is designed to evolve and expand with upgrades in technology. Features include: military packaging for extreme environments, global serviceability and WorkMaster software. Staveley NDT Technologies Inc., Instruments Div., 421 N.
C. David Cush has become vice president-international planning and alliances of American Airlines. He was chief operating officer of Aerolineas Argentinas.
A small German startup is making headway in its quest to prove that the booming global logistics business can jump-start the market for dirigibles the way passenger transport, tourism and advertising never could.
Look for tour operators to assume a greater role in specifying, leasing and purchasing new transport aircraft as they integrate vertically and try to control more closely their capacity, flight schedules, quality and seat-mile costs. Zurich-based Hotelplan, the second-largest Swiss tour operator, recently leased two Boeing 757-200s through the International Lease Finance Corp. A subsidiary of SAirGroup, Balair, is contracted to operate them. Hotelplan flies holiday travelers to resorts in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf areas.
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace Airbus late next year will begin assembling the 107-seat A318 twinjet, further strengthening Germany's role and visibility in Airbus Industrie's robust growth. DASA Airbus, the German company's biggest business unit, now has final assembly responsibility for the 185-seat A321 and 124-seat A319 and produces major components and airframe subassemblies for the European consortium's entire product range.
Thai Airways International is to further rationalize its mixed fleet by cutting back to six basic types from the current 10, with MD-11s and ATR72s the first to be sold. The airline is already disposing of its A300B4s and ATR42s. The airline is, however, evaluating the 777-200LR and A340-500 for nonstop Bangkok-U.S. services.
Puerto Rico soon may not be alone in giving the Pentagon major headaches over the use of offshore facilities. Spurred by the example of protests over the Navy's use of Vieques island to drop live ordnance, U.S. officials are now aware of efforts in the Marshall Islands to foment a similar movement over the use of the Kwajalein missile range. Kwajalein has been a key facility for national missile defense tests. Although the U.S.
Pam-Form 2000, the first 3D software for forming simulation of composite and plastic parts, enables virtual and realistic analysis and optimization of a variety of manufacturing processes, including thermoforming, dry-fabric stamping, draping, diaphragm-forming, blowing, extrusion-blowing and stretching-blowing. The product offers engineers the possibility of analyzing the part as it will be actually manufactured.
Aerospatiale Matra shareholders have unanimously approved the company's merger agreement with DaimlerChrysler Aerospace and Construcciones Aeronauticas. The agreement is set to give birth, on July 8, to the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. On the same day, Aerospatiale Matra will cease operations and will be dissolved.
The U.S. Army is initiating a competition for a target to exercise its Patriot PAC-3 ballistic missile defense system. The Tactical Ballistic Missile Training Target is intended to provide Patriot units with a live-fire training capability. Meanwhile, the service's Space and Missile Defense Command has demonstrated the Orbital/Suborbital (OSP) target launch vehicle designed for the national missile defense system. The target includes a shroud on a three-stage Minuteman II booster.
W. Douglas Parker has been named president of America West Airlines. He was executive vice president-corporate group of America West Holdings Inc. Joette Schmidt has been promoted to vice president-customers from senior director of passenger sales, Jonathan R. Leak to vice president-purchasing and fuel administration from senior director of fuel administration and James Reiser to vice president from senior director of corporate real estate.
UTMC Microelectric Systems has added the UTXQ512K32 16M SRAM Multichip Module (MCM) to its Class T memory family. The 16M SRAM MCM packages four 4M memory die using both sides of the substrate in a 68-lead ceramic flatpack. This technique increases packaging density, saving space and weight, and provides high-speed (25ns) access. The product is available for either 3.3.-or 5-volt power supply options. This MCM packaging is advantageous for satellite applications because it reduces board space requirements and component count.
