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Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd has reached a significant agreement with global aerospace company Boeing to order 50 new aircraft, scheduled for delivery between 2011 and 2017. The new planes, all 737-800s, will augment the airline's short-haul services in Australia, the Pacific, and Asia. This deal provides Virgin Blue
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American Airlines Chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey has publicly thanked thousands of employees who expressed support for the company's application for trans-Atlantic antitrust immunity. The company is also grateful to the Transport Workers Union of America, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, and other unions representing more than
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British Airways' ambitious plan to build an eco-friendly jet fuel plant by 2014 has been hailed as a groundbreaking step forward by sustainability experts in the Tees Valley region. The East London plant, commissioned by US renewable energy firm Solena, will convert food and industrial bio-waste into enough jet
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American Airlines is under selling pressure after reports emerged that it is facing a significant fine for violating federal safety rules. According to the Associated Press, the airline could be slapped with a $10 million fine for wiring deficiencies in its MD-80 fleet. This potential penalty comes on the heels
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Air safety regulators are scrutinizing a Japanese company's admission to falsifying data after its seats failed critical safety tests. The 150,000 suspect seats made by Koito Industries have been installed in 1,000 aircraft across 24 countries. Key Takeaways: * Koito Industries, a Japanese company, has admitted to
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The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Project (SBRP), a collaborative initiative between UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Boeing, and Etihad Airways, is set to transform the aviation industry by developing sustainable biofuel sources. The project will utilize integrated saltwater agricultural systems to produce biofuels for
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Boeing, Etihad Airways, and Honeywell's UOP have joined forces with the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology to develop a sustainable energy solution for aviation. The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Project (SBRP) will establish a major research institution and demonstration project in Abu Dhabi, utilizing integrated saltwater agricultural systems
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The Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after taking off from Beirut, Lebanon, killing multiple passengers on board. The Boeing 737 aircraft was bound for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with 82 passengers and 8 crew members on board. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but authorities
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Lebanese authorities announced a day of mourning following the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET409, which carried 90 people, including Lebanese, Ethiopian, and international passengers, when it went down in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Lebanon. The Boeing aircraft disappeared from radar just minutes after taking off from
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The 6th Annual Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Event, taking place in Toronto, Canada from February 22-24, has introduced new features for 2010, including a leadership forum and interactive on-stage interviews. High-level speakers from prominent companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Xerox, United Airlines, Northrop Grumman, and Dow Chemical
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Two major aviation consortia have recently made significant strides in research and development of sustainable biofuels for the industry, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and achieve carbon-neutral growth. Qatar Airways, Qatar Science & Technology Park, and Qatar Petroleum (backed by Airbus) have formed the Qatar Advanced Biofuel Platform (QABP) to
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The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Boeing, Etihad Airways, and Honeywell's UOP have launched a collaborative research project to develop sustainable energy solutions for aviation. The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Project (SBRP) aims to establish Abu Dhabi as a hub for the development and commercialization of biofuels for
