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Contracts Dunlop seals for Dornier U.S. Air Force Awards Litton $14.1 m for F-16 NAV systems The U.S. Air Force has awarded systems ordered by the Air Force $14.1 million to Litton's Guidance since 1985,providingaguaranteed & Control Systems division, operational reliability of 2,000 Woodland Hills, Calif., for pro­ hours meantime between failure. duction for 173 more laser gyro Guidance & Control Systems inertial navigation systems for its division, is a unit of the company's F-16 aircraft. Navigation, Guidance & Control Litton is the only company Systems group. It is a leader in manufacturing laser gyro naviga­ development and production of Dunlop's Precision Rubber Divi­ tion systems for both the U.S. Air inertial navigation systems for sion in Leicestershire has won Force and Navy. Under this new military applications. contracts to supply seals and other funding, deliveries for F-16 aircraft Litton is a technology-based elastomeric components for the will continue through 1993, with compan y providing resource already recorded 76 firm orders new Dornier 328 regional transport production at Litton facilities in exploration services, industrial and 70 options. aircraft. Salt Lake City and Grants Pass, automation systems and advanced The Dunlop Precision compo­ Dunlop Precision manufactures Ore. electronic and defense systems to nents include fabric-reinforced a wide range of elastomeric Litton's LN-93 is an Air Force U.S. and world markets. silicone rubber door seals, supplied components for the aerospace standard navigation unit used in a to the Korean company, Daewoo industry, incuding over 300 stan­ variety of military aircraft. The Litton Corporate, 1725 Jeffer­ Heavy Industries, which is manu­ dard seal sections—aerodynamic, latest application is for upgrading son Davis Highway, Suite 601, facturing fuselage shells for the differential pressure and inflatable, the capability of F-16 fighter Crystal Square Two, Arlington, aircraft. There is also a large as well as conductive seals for aircraft. Litton has delivered more Virginia 22205-3585, USA. Tel: flexible hose in the shape of a EMI shielding. than 1,100 of 1,800 production 703 892 3922. curved, elongated bell, which is Dunlop Precision Rubber is used as an air inlet for the based in Shepshed, Leicestershire, auxiliary power unit. This is hand- and is a member of the BTR fabricated from fire-relardant group. The company specializes Regional jet spare parts polymers and fabric. in the design and manufacture of high technology rubber compo­ The Dorner 328 is a 30 to 33 management system seat, twin turboprop, designed to nents for a wide range of engine­ be the fastest and most comfortable ering and scientific applications and is a long-established supplier regional airliner in its class. To the to aerospace industries throughout operator it offers outstanding lines our commitment to continue the world. economies. The Dornier 328 was The Canadair Group of Bombar­ providing airline operators with first presented to the public on dier Inc. has announced that it the most comprehensive support October 13th 1991 and is expected Dunlop Precision Rubber, has selected SAP Canada, a subsi­ available," remarked Larry Dugan, to enter service in 1993. Dornier Ashby Road, Shepshed, Lough­ diary of SAP Aktiengesellschaft vice-president, customer support, Luftfahrt GmbH, a company of borough, Leics LE12 9EQ. Tel: of Walldorf, Germany, to develop Regional Jet division. "We're Deutsche Aerospace AG, has 0737 768211. a customized software program confident the flexibility and accu­ for the Canadair Regional Jet racy of our spare parts operations spare parts management system. control system, configured to the highest ATA standards, will ensure Rolls-Royce powered SAP's R/ 2 system features real a high degree of efficiency and time application software that will be specially configured to meet all customer responsiveness." Boeing 757s Canadair Regional Jet spare parts The Canadair Regional Jet is requirements including sales and the only new twinjet airliner Avianca, the flag carrier of Two airliners are being leased orders, logistics, inventory, prog­ below 100-seat capacity and the Colombia, has chosen Rolls-Royce from Guinness Peat Aviation of ram management and administra­ lowest-cost jetliner available today. RB211-535E4 engines to power Ireland and will be delivered in tion. Combining speed, range, frequency Boeing 757s due to enter service August and September. A $5 million implementation and passenger comfort usually later this year. Frank Turner, director Civil program involving Canadair and associated with larger airliners, it From its base in Bogota, it will Engines, said: "We are delighted SAP Canada personnel will begin is expected to capture a large use the Boeing twin jets on routes to renew this relationship. The segment of the growing regional immediately and is scheduled to Avianca decision is a key part of to other Latin American capitals air transport market over the next be fully operational by July 1993. and destinations in the United our ambition to expand the Rolls- 10 years. "Today's announcement under­ States. Royce family in South America." AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING — March 1992 31 http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology Emerald Publishing

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Dunlop seals for Dornier U.S. Air Force Awards Litton $14.1 m for F-16 NAV systems The U.S. Air Force has awarded systems ordered by the Air Force $14.1 million to Litton's Guidance since 1985,providingaguaranteed & Control Systems division, operational reliability of 2,000 Woodland Hills, Calif., for pro­ hours meantime between failure. duction for 173 more laser gyro Guidance & Control Systems inertial navigation systems for its division, is a unit of the company's F-16 aircraft. Navigation, Guidance & Control Litton is the only company Systems group. It is a leader in manufacturing laser gyro naviga­ development and production of Dunlop's Precision Rubber Divi­ tion systems for both the U.S. Air inertial navigation systems for sion in Leicestershire has won Force and Navy. Under this new military applications. contracts to supply seals and other funding, deliveries for F-16 aircraft Litton is a technology-based elastomeric components for the will continue through 1993, with compan y providing resource already recorded 76 firm orders new Dornier 328 regional transport production at Litton facilities in exploration services, industrial and 70 options. aircraft. Salt Lake City and Grants Pass, automation systems and advanced The Dunlop Precision compo­ Dunlop Precision manufactures Ore. electronic and defense systems to nents include fabric-reinforced a wide range of elastomeric Litton's LN-93 is an Air Force U.S. and world markets. silicone rubber door seals, supplied components for the aerospace standard navigation unit used in a to the Korean company, Daewoo industry, incuding over 300 stan­ variety of military aircraft. The Litton Corporate, 1725 Jeffer­ Heavy Industries, which is manu­ dard seal sections—aerodynamic, latest application is for upgrading son Davis Highway, Suite 601, facturing fuselage shells for the differential pressure and inflatable, the capability of F-16 fighter Crystal Square Two, Arlington, aircraft. There is also a large as well as conductive seals for aircraft. Litton has delivered more Virginia 22205-3585, USA. Tel: flexible hose in the shape of a EMI shielding. than 1,100 of 1,800 production 703 892 3922. curved, elongated bell, which is Dunlop Precision Rubber is used as an air inlet for the based in Shepshed, Leicestershire, auxiliary power unit. This is hand- and is a member of the BTR fabricated from fire-relardant group. The company specializes Regional jet spare parts polymers and fabric. in the design and manufacture of high technology rubber compo­ The Dorner 328 is a 30 to 33 management system seat, twin turboprop, designed to nents for a wide range of engine­ be the fastest and most comfortable ering and scientific applications and is a long-established supplier regional airliner in its class. To the to aerospace industries throughout operator it offers outstanding lines our commitment to continue the world. economies. The Dornier 328 was The Canadair Group of Bombar­ providing airline operators with first presented to the public on dier Inc. has announced that it the most comprehensive support October 13th 1991 and is expected Dunlop Precision Rubber, has selected SAP Canada, a subsi­ available," remarked Larry Dugan, to enter service in 1993. Dornier Ashby Road, Shepshed, Lough­ diary of SAP Aktiengesellschaft vice-president, customer support, Luftfahrt GmbH, a company of borough, Leics LE12 9EQ. Tel: of Walldorf, Germany, to develop Regional Jet division. "We're Deutsche Aerospace AG, has 0737 768211. a customized software program confident the flexibility and accu­ for the Canadair Regional Jet racy of our spare parts operations spare parts management system. control system, configured to the highest ATA standards, will ensure Rolls-Royce powered SAP's R/ 2 system features real a high degree of efficiency and time application software that will be specially configured to meet all customer responsiveness." Boeing 757s Canadair Regional Jet spare parts The Canadair Regional Jet is requirements including sales and the only new twinjet airliner Avianca, the flag carrier of Two airliners are being leased orders, logistics, inventory, prog­ below 100-seat capacity and the Colombia, has chosen Rolls-Royce from Guinness Peat Aviation of ram management and administra­ lowest-cost jetliner available today. RB211-535E4 engines to power Ireland and will be delivered in tion. Combining speed, range, frequency Boeing 757s due to enter service August and September. A $5 million implementation and passenger comfort usually later this year. Frank Turner, director Civil program involving Canadair and associated with larger airliners, it From its base in Bogota, it will Engines, said: "We are delighted SAP Canada personnel will begin is expected to capture a large use the Boeing twin jets on routes to renew this relationship. The segment of the growing regional immediately and is scheduled to Avianca decision is a key part of to other Latin American capitals air transport market over the next be fully operational by July 1993. and destinations in the United our ambition to expand the Rolls- 10 years. "Today's announcement under­ States. Royce family in South America." AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING — March 1992 31

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