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Boeing Statement Regarding China Southern 777 Freighter Announcement
SEATTLE, Oct. 18, 2006 — Boeing today issued the following statement:
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is pleased to have signed a purchase agreement with China Southern Airlines for six Boeing 777 Freighters, with first delivery anticipated in fourth… Continue reading
EMBRAER RECEIVES FLEET ORDER FOR 24 PHENOM 100 JETS IN SPAIN
São José dos Campos, October 18, 2006
Embraer announced that Valencia-based Wondair has acquired 24 Phenom 100 jets.The Spanish on-demand operator has also placed an option for an additional 12 aircraft. The contract allows Wondair to convert its … Continue reading
Boutsen Aviation announces order for two Airbus ACJs
Boutsen Aviation of Monaco has announced firm orders for two Airbus corporate jetliners (ACJs) on behalf of undisclosed customers. The deal takes this year’s orders for the Airbus ACJ Family to a record 20, while total sales to date stand… Continue reading
Petters Group Worldwide is 1st U.S. customer for Airbus A318 Elite
Petters Group WorldwideTM has entered into an agreement with Airbus to acquire an A318 Elite private corporate jet, becoming the first US customer for this aircraft type. Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Petters Group plans to use its subsidiary Petters… Continue reading
Boeing stretches new 747 for more seats
Boeing is lengthening the fuselage of the passenger version of its new 747-8, a move that will allow airlines to add about 17 additional seats. The wide-body airliner will seat 467. Competition from the Airbus A380, which seats 550 people,… Continue reading
New space policy rejects some arms-control agreements
The new National Space Policy signed by President George W. Bush rejects arms-control agreements that could limit U.S. flexibility in space. The policy, the first full revision of space policy in a decade, also gives the U.S. the right to… Continue reading