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Boeing Finalizes 25-Airplane Order with Korean Air
SEATTLE, Dec. 29, 2006 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Korean Air today announced that the two companies have finalized an order for 25 airplanes with a value of approximately $5.6 billion at list prices.
Korean Air’s order includes… Continue reading
Lockheed lands contract to upgrade Turkey’s fighter jets
Lockheed Martin received a $635 million contract to upgrade Turkey’s F-16 fighter jets. The contract runs through 2016.
Boeing appears poised to take the lead in aircraft orders
Boeing booked 875 new orders in 2006, compared with 694 for its European rival Airbus as of Dec. 21. If the numbers hold, Boeing will take the lead from Airbus for the first time in five years.
Boeing Delivers First 777-300ER to PIA
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22, 2006 — Pakistan International Airlines today took delivery of its first of three Boeing [NYSE: BA] 777-300ERs on order. The newest member of PIAs long-haul, wide-body fleet departed Paine Field this morning en route to its… Continue reading
Boeing KC-767 Tanker for Japan Completes First Flight
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 21, 2006 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] test pilots today took the first KC-767 Tanker slated for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on its maiden flight.
Set to make history as Japan’s first aerial-refueling platform when delivered… Continue reading
Sécurité Civile Orders One More Bombardier 415 Amphibious Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that France’s Sécurité Civile has placed a firm order for another Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft. This order brings the French fleet to twelve Bombardier 415 aircraft.
“France received its first CL-215 amphibian aircraft back in… Continue reading
Boeing Adds KLM Order for Three 737s and One 777 to Order Book
SEATTLE, Dec. 21, 2006 — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, part of the Air France/KLM Group, has exercised options for three Boeing [NYSE: BA] Next-Generation 737-800s. The airplanes, with a value of $212 million at list prices, will be delivered… Continue reading
Qantas signs firm order for eight additional A380s
Qantas Airways has signed a firm order for eight more of the world’s largest and most advanced passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, taking the total number of A380s ordered by Australia’s national carrier to 20 aircraft.  Â
Singapore Airlines boosts Airbus fleet with additional A380 orders
Singapore Airlines has committed to expansion of its Airbus A380 fleet with the signing of a contract for an additional nine orders and six new options, details of which were announced by the airline on 21st July 2006. The delivery… Continue reading
SilkAir expands fleet with additional A320 aircraft
SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has signed a contract for an additional 11 A320 aircraft, plus nine further options. The airline currently operates an all Airbus fleet of five A319s and eight A320s, with two additional A320 Family… Continue reading
Switzerland’s Sky Work Airlines Orders A Bombardier Q400 Airliner
Toronto, December 20, 2006
Sky Work Airlines of Bern, Switzerland has placed a firm order for one Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliner, Bombardier Aerospace announced today.
The value of the order based on the Q400 aircraft list price is approximately $25.6… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers First 747-400ER Freighter to TNT, Guggenheim Aviation Partners
SEATTLE, Dec. 20, 2006 — Boeing [NYSE:BA], TNT and Guggenheim Aviation Partners celebrated the delivery of both customers’ first 747-400ER Freighter.
The milestone airplane was delivered to Guggenheim Aviation Partners (GAP) and will be put into service by… Continue reading