Aircraft industry
Asian Aerospace 2006 saw the unveiling of the Airbus A380, with various advanced technologies from Goodrich Corporation, a leading supplier of systems and services to aerospace and defense markets, being showcased on board. As the largest supplier of landing systems, Goodrich was selected to provide both the main body and
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Australian business travellers are declining to switch on their mobile phones while on flights, despite European airlines introducing mid-air mobile phone services. FCm Travel Solutions commercial director Asia Pacific, Rob Dell, stated that corporate travellers in Australia desire to disconnect from work during flights to focus on other activities. Instead
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The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has warned that the Australian airline industry will face significant uncertainty in 2006 due to higher fuel costs. The industry is on the cusp of major expansion plans, including Singapore Airlines' bid to compete with Qantas on its most lucrative route. With fuel
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Qantas executives failed to sign off on a deal during a marathon board meeting on Wednesday, prompting the airline to delay a decision on a planned ADollars 20bn (USDollars 15bn) fleet upgrade until next week. Boeing and Airbus have been vying for the contract to provide Qantas's next
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Airbus, the European aircraft maker, yesterday secured its biggest order agreement with China, pledging to buy $10 billion worth of passenger liners. This massive deal, involving six Chinese airlines and 150 new A320 aircraft, underscores the vast potential of the Asian aerospace market. The agreement follows closely on the heels
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US-based Boeing Co and European plane maker Airbus Industries are on the verge of finalising a deal to supply 111 aircraft to Air India and Indian Airlines, with the Indian government making it mandatory for the aircraft manufacturers to outsource at least 30% of the total value of the deal
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Cathay Pacific Airways has made commitments for 16 wide-body Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with purchase rights for 20 more, and three Airbus A330-300s to operate regional routes. This significant order marks an exciting milestone in the airline's development, demonstrating its board's confidence in its long-term future. The
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Emirates, a Middle Eastern airline owned by the government of Dubai, has placed a firm order for 42 Boeing 777 long-haul aircraft, bolstering its position as a major player in the global aviation market. This latest contract, valued at $9.7 billion, brings the airline's outstanding firm orders
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Emirates Airlines has announced its largest aircraft order to date, valuing at USD 9.7 billion, for 42 Boeing 777s to be powered by GE90 jet engines. The order includes 24 Boeing 777-300ERs, 10 777-200LR Worldliners, and eight 777 Freighters, with purchase rights for 20 more 777 aircraft. This agreement
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Boeing has introduced a new version of its 747 aircraft, a stretched 747-8, as a counter-attack against Airbus' A380 super jumbo. The 747-8 will initially be released as a freighter with 18 firm orders from Cargolux and Nippon Cargo Airlines, worth $5 billion. Boeing aims to attract airlines that
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The Boeing Co. will introduce a new version of its 747 jumbo jet, the 747-8, which will seat 450 people and be nearly 12 feet longer than the current 747. The new plane, which will use technologies and General Electric Co. engines designed for Boeing's forthcoming 787 airplane,
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Breaking an aviation distance record set 43 years ago by a B-52 bomber, a new long-range Boeing 777 flew more than halfway around the world nonstop, setting a new standard for long-haul flights. This historic achievement marks the first time a new generation of jetliners has demonstrated the capability to
