Faa Tightens Kitplanerules: The emergence of ‘cobuilder shops’ which help the buyersof high performance kitplanes to complete their aircraft has prompted theUS FAA to crack down on abuses ofthe homebuilt rules. The FAA believes many of these shops are ignoring the amateur built rules by completing kits with little or no owner involvement. They are,

Ran Helo Ships Delayed: Australia’s acquisition of two US Navy Newport Class tank landing ships has been delayed indefinitely owing to political problems within the US Government. RAN crews were already at the Little Creek Amphibious Base at Norfolk, Virginia in preparation for acceptance of the two ships in late June. Somewhat embarrassingly, news of

Singapore Orders Bothairbus And Boeing: Singapore Airlines has placed orders with both Airbus and Boeing for up to 52 new airliners potentially worth $US10bn including spares. The Airbus contract covers 10 firm orders and 20 options for the A340-300 in its higher maximum takeoff weight version. Deliveries begin in 1996 and the airline has the

Lockheed Has Reserved Two Of The First Five C-130js Now Under Construction For Delivery To The Usaf In 1997, While The Remaining Three Aircraft Are At The Moment Earmarked For The Royal Air Force, Which Could Order 30 Examples If Representations By The European Fla Consortium Is Unsuccessful. The C-130J will most probably eventually replace