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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Will Boeing fatten orderbook with shrunken C-17FE?
It is Boeing's latest idea for a design refresh that retains the wing and T-tail, but narrows the fuselage by 4ft.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: 767 similarities allow Boeing to duck Dreamliner evacuation trial
Boeing is finalising the last elements of the 787's certification programme as it targets a year-end first delivery, but will not be required to run a cabin evacuation trial demonstration.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing pushes green message
Boeing flexed its environmental muscles at the show yesterday as it unveiled its ecoDemonstrator programme, which is designed to increase the pace with which emerging green technologies for aviation come to the fore.
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FARNBOROUGH: Fokker Landing Gear and Goodrich to produce F-35 landing gear braces
Fokker Landing Gear and Goodrich have agreed to work together to design and manufacture the landing gear drag braces for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning...
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FARNBOROUGH: Bolton bolts on bolt-on business
Bolton looks for growth Wrought and cast copper alloys producer Bolton Aerospace (hall 4, stand C2), part of the Bolton Metals Group, is looking to...
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FARNBOROUGH: Qatar signs for two more 777s, accelerates 787s
Qatar Airways has firmed up two 777 options as -200LRs and has also agreed with Boeing to accelerate its 787-8 deliveries.
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FARNBOROUGH: Grob, Elbit join forces for UK trainer bid
Grob Aircraft and Elbit Systems have signed a teaming agreement to develop a family of G120TP military trainers ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Thai to use new A330s to replace A300s
Star Alliance carrier Thai Airways today signed a memorandum of understanding at the show for seven Airbus A330-300s to replace its Airbus A300-600s.
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American reports further delay in 787 deliveries
Boeing 787 deliveries to American Airlines have been further pushed back and now will not begin until 2014.
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FARNBOROUGH: Vietnam signs P&W fleet management pact
Vietnam Airlines has signed a long-term fleet-management agreement with Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners that covers the carrier's PW4090 engines. The...
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FARNBOROUGH: GKN scoops $960 million of new contracts
GKN Aerospace hit Farnborough running with a clutch of new contract announcements worth $960 million over 10 years that take the UK-based tier 1's new business
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FARNBOROUGH: Neeleman’s Azul gives ATR a boost
Brazilian carrier Azul plans to introduce a second fleet type to join its Embraer 190/195 regional jets, with the first of 20 ATR 72 turboprops joining the...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: LAN selects CFM56 for 70 A320s
Chilean carrier LAN Airlines has selected the CFM International CFM56 engine for a total of 70 Airbus A320s.
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AirTran defers nine 737s, adds two 717s
AirTran Airways announced today it will be slowing its fleet growth by deferring delivery of nine Boeing 737-700s but has agreed to lease two additional...
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FARNBOROUGH: HP catches up on air show buzz
The show does not normally attract IT suppliers, but Hewlett-Packard is an exception. The Californian computing giant (Skyview restaurant, hall 1A) is using...
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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: 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: 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.