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Venture capitalists have become increasingly optimistic, injecting a record $6.35 billion into startups during the second quarter, as reported by the National Venture Capital Association, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Thomson Financial. This surge in deal-making has resulted in 856 transactions, the highest number in any three-month period since the fourth quarter
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Emirates, a leading Middle Eastern airline, has signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 10 747-8 cargo aircraft, expanding its cargo operations and challenging Airbus's dominance in the market. The aircraft, valued at $3.3 billion at list prices, will feature General Electric engines and are scheduled for
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Mauricio Botelho, president and CEO of Embraer, joins us from the Farnborough Air Show in the U.K. to discuss the company's latest aircraft, the E-195 jet, which carries 118 passengers and is designed for short-haul flights. The E-195 is part of a family of aircraft that Embraer
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European equity markets fluctuated significantly this week, largely influenced by interest rate uncertainty and recent US employment data. While airlines such as EasyJet experienced improved passenger numbers, the aerospace sector faced headwinds due to concerns surrounding Airbus. Energy stocks saw a boost as oil prices surged, with Norway's
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The board of BAE Systems is allegedly furious at the low valuation of its Airbus stake by investment bank Rothschilds, with the company's executives reportedly stunned by the estimated worth of £1.9bn, at least £1bn lower than BAE's hopes and £500m less than EADS'
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Airbus, the European Aeronautic Defense & Space manufacturer based in Toulouse, France, faces a fresh blow as the production of its double-decker A380 airplane is delayed by as long as seven months. Three leading customers, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qantas Airlines, have hinted that they may seek compensation for the
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Rolls-Royce has made a significant stride in its Asian strategy by expanding its presence in China's rapidly growing aviation market. According to Rolls-Royce CEO Sir John Rose, the company's order book now represents the Asian market at about 30% of its total, a fourfold increase over
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Frontier Airlines, a Denver-based airline, has increased its peak Mexico service by 30 percent and added new flights to Chicago-Midway and Dallas domestically. This expansion is part of the airline's efforts to provide more optimal scheduling and scalable frequency in response to growing demand for its product. With
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Qatar Airways, the Persian Gulf airline, is increasingly impatient with Airbus's lack of clear information about its proposed new jet, the A350. The airline is considering canceling its order for 60 A350 jets and instead purchasing Boeing's 787 plane. This move would be a significant blow
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Qantas, the Australian flag carrier, is bracing for a potential industrial showdown with its unions over a plan to send maintenance work offshore, which could potentially disrupt the Commonwealth Games. The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) has warned the company against slashing 2,500 Australian jobs and sending work
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Qantas passengers, including those traveling to the Commonwealth Games, may experience delays due to industrial action by maintenance workers. The workers, represented by the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) and the Australian Workers Union (AWU), will start a work-to-rule industrial action on Thursday. The action is in response to Qantas&
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BAE Systems, a defence giant employing over 2,000 people in Edinburgh, has reported a strong financial performance for 2005, driven by growth in its Airbus business and UK defence contracts. The company's operating profits rose to £900 million, up from £774 million in the previous year, with
