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Rockwell Collins awarded avionics contract by Continental for 100 plus aircraft
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (April 25, 2007)Â -Â Rockwell Collins announced today one of its largest orders from a U.S.-based airline. Continental Airlines has selected a comprehensive suite of avionics for 103 Boeing 737NG aircraft and two Boeing 777 aircraft.
“Our many… Continue reading
S-92 Helicopter Cleared to Use Existing U.K. Helidecks
 STRATFORD, Conn., – S-92® helicopters, which are manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft, have received clearance to use helidecks in the U.K. originally designed for lighter S-61Nâ„¢ aircraft that, among other missions, service the offshore oil industry. Sikorsky Aircraft, based in… Continue reading
Swiftair Orders 3 ATR 72-500s
ATR and Madrid-based Swiftair today announced the signature of a contract for 3 new ATR 72-500s for a total value of about US $ 55 million. The airline, which currently operates 16 ATR aircraft, is now adding to its fleet… Continue reading
Astronomers discover planet that is potentially habitable
Astronomers have identified a planet outside Earth’s solar system that may support human life. The planet’s temperatures are similar to those of Earth. “It’s a significant step on the way to finding possible life in the universe,” said University of… Continue reading
American to upgrade 757s with new seats, interiors
American Airlines in 2008 will start upgrading its fleet of 757-200s with new seats, interiors and entertainment systems and add two seats to the first-class cabin. American is also upgrading its 777 and 767-300 fleets and will spend $500 million… Continue reading
Boeing First-Quarter EPS Up 28 Percent, Backlog Grows to Record $262 Billion
- First-quarter EPS increased 28 percent to $1.13 per share as net income grew 27 percent to $877 million
- Revenue rose 8 percent to $15.4 billion
- Earnings from operations increased 36 percent to $1.3 billion
- Backlog expanded to a record level… Continue reading
First Major Assembly for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Delivered to Everett
EVERETT, Wash., April 25, 2007 — Final assembly for the all-new Boeing [NYSE: BA] 787 Dreamliner is one step closer with the April 24 arrival in Everett of the horizontal stabilizer.
Manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica at its facility in Foggia,… Continue reading
Spectacular Star Birth Pictures on Hubble’s 17th Birthday
(April 24, 2007) — A 50 light-year-wide view of the Carina Nebula has been released to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
Carina is an immense nebula situated at an estimated 7 500 light years away… Continue reading
Bombardier Signs New Customer Air Philippines For Three Q300 Airliners
Toronto, April 25, 2007
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Air Philippines of Pasay City, Philippines has signed a contract to acquire three Bombardier Q300 turboprop airliners. The airline has taken options on three additional Q300 aircraft.
Boeing and Virgin Atlantic Announce 787 Order, Environmental Partnership
CHICAGO, April 24, 2007 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Virgin Atlantic today announced an environmental partnership, which includes an order for 15 787-9 Dreamliners, marking the largest 787 order to date for Europe.
The order, worth approximately $2.8 billion at… Continue reading
Aviation Capital Group orders 20 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft
United States based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The order is for four A319s, 14 A320s and two A321s.
ACG, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific LifeCorp,… Continue reading
Another Significant Milestone for Joint Strike Fighter Program
(April 23, 2007) — The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program has achieved another significant milestone with the approval of funding for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP).
As of 23 April 2007, the first JSF test aircraft has completed 14 test… Continue reading