The first two production Hawker 800XPs undergoing final assembly. The newly certificated Hawker 800XP features increased design weights, system upgrades, some aerodynamic improvements and more powerful engines. (Raytheon)
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Bottom Line
Ansett New Zealand has announced a $NZ2.6m ($A2.3m) operating profit for the year ended June 30, an improvement of $NZ13m over 1993/94 and a $NZ50m improvement over 1992/93. Rolls-Royce’s interim half year result to June 30, incorporating the results of Allison for three months, was an operating profit of £53m ($A110m) and a profit before tax of £70m ($A146m) and sales of £1.6bn ($A3.3bn). In comparison operating profit for the first half of 1994 was £37m and sales were £1.5bn.
Books
There’s something about the big four piston engine bombers of WW2 that holds a unique fascination with aviation enthusiasts. These big bombers represent the cutting edge technology of their day, particularly the B-29, and were responsible for taking the war to the enemy heartland and pounding industries and cities on a massive scale. Boeing B-17, B-29 & Lancaster is in the popular ‘three books in one’ layout, with the book dealing equally with the three aircraft types.
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