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American orders 35 additional 737-800s
American Airlines announced today it has exercised options for an additional 35 Boeing 737-800 aircraft to be delivered in 2011 and 2012.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus ministers keep the heat on WTO
European ministers representing the nations behind Airbus joined the attack on the delay in the World Trade Organisation's verdict on alleged subsidies for Boeing commercial aircraft.
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FARNBOROUGH: Republic signs for 24 more Embraer 190s
US airline group Republic Airlines has signed a letter of intent to buy 24 more Embraer 190 jets in a deal valued at $960 million signed today at the Farnborough...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Qatar fires warning shot at Airbus over A330 conversions
Qatar Airways is urging Airbus to quickly decide on its A330 cargo conversion strategy or risk losing its business to Boeing.
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FARNBOROUGH: Hazy’s buying spree continues
Steven Udvar Hazy's Air Lease venture continues its order sweep at the show as it handed Boeing and ATR 64 firm orders on day two.
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FARNBOROUGH: Rockwell Collins hopeful of securing more work on Comac C919
Rockwell Collins is hoping to be in a position to announce additional packages on the Comac C919 within the next 90 days, and has some...
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FARNBOROUGH: Bombardier and Porter team up for Q400 biofuel demo
Bombardier and Porter Airlines are working to complete the first biofuel trial on a large turboprop once a Q400 operated by the carrier completes the test...
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FARNBOROUGH: Flightglobal teams with AtD for Chinese fleet forecast
China's airline fleet is on course to hit more than 5,500 aircraft over the next 20 years, according to early findings from a fleet forecast being developed by Flightglobal in association with marketing practice Achieving the Difference.
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VIDEO - FARNBOROUGH: R-R-powered 787 departs show flanked by Spitfires
The past and future of aerospace's UK standard bearer Rolls-Royce formed up in the skies over Farnborough when Boeing's Trent 1000-powered 787 Dreamliner overflew the airfield with twin Merlin-powered Supermarine Spitfires off its carbonfibre wingtips
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FARNBOROUGH: Germania firms A319 order
Berlin-based Germania's holding company has firmed its order for five Airbus A319 aircraft, having disclosed a tentative agreement earlier this year.
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FARNBOROUGH: Ilyushin Finance orders 20 An-158s
Russia's Ilyushin Finance has ordered 20 Antonov An-158s, becoming the first customer for the twinjet, which is a stretch of the An-148.
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FARNBOROUGH: Concorde day 3 question
Concorde is the subject of the latest book in Haynes' successful Owners'Workshop Manual series.
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FARNBOROUGH: Michelin says radial tyres gaining traction
Michelin says radial tyres gaining traction Michelin says the...
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FARNBOROUGH: RBS commits to 95 Airbus and Boeing jets
RBS Aviation Capital is continuing the domination of the leasing sector at the Farnborough show, revealing itself as the customer for 95 Boeing and Airbus...
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FARNBOROUGH: Eaton looks to new electric technologies and strategic acquisitions
Eaton Aerospace is gearing up for a recovery in the industry this year and a longer-term trend to more electric aircraft, which it believes will boost its...
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FARNBOROUGH: Parker scoops Comac C919 systems contracts
Parker Aerospace has been selected to supply the primary fly-by-wire flight control actuation, fuel, fuel inerting and hydraulic systems for the Comac C919 airliner.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Emirates to fit 90 A380s with OnAir connectivity
Emirates has contracted Airbus/Sita joint venture OnAir to fit its 90 Airbus A380s with in-flight wi-fi and mobile connectivity to fulfil a long-stated promise...
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FARNBOROUGH: The beginner's guide to aviation efficiency
A group of leading industry manufacturers, in partnership with the Air Transport Action Group, has teamed up to produce the Beginner's Guide to Aviation...
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FARNBOROUGH: P&W, Bombardier battle to save Qatar CSeries deal
Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier have continued negotiations with Qatar Airways during the show as they try to salvage the airline's planned CSeries order...
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FARNBOROUGH: Avio powers up powerplant participations
Italy's Avio has strengthened its links with aeroengine manufacturers via new deals struck at the show, under which it gains firmer footholds in the Powerjet...