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Boeing Continues E-4B Modification Work
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 13, 2007 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] continues to support the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Strategic Command, modifying the third of four E-4B aircraft at its Wichita, Kan.,… Continue reading
Qantas takes delivery of Airbus’ 5,000th aircraft
Qantas and Airbus today celebrated another major milestone in the airframe manufacturer’s relatively short but successful existence – the delivery of its 5,000th aircraft, an A330-200, to Qantas at a special ceremony in Toulouse.
Established in 1921, Qantas is one… Continue reading
Airbus has introduced an eco-efficient aircraft painting process
Airbus, the world’s largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, offers a new two coat aircraft painting process that uses less paint, requires less time to apply and helps to reduce aircraft cleaning.
The first customer aircraft painted in this new, state-of-the-art way… Continue reading
Engine Alliance powered Airbus A380 receives joint EASA & FAA Type Certification
The A380 powered by Engine Alliance GP7200 engines received joint European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Type Certification on 14th December 2007.
The EASA Type Certificate for the Engine Alliance powered A380 was signed by… Continue reading
5,000th Airbus aircraft to be delivered to Qantas
Airbus will celebrate tomorrow another major milestone in its relatively short but successful existence – the delivery of its 5,000th aircraft, an A330-200, to Australian customer, Qantas, at a special ceremony in Toulouse.
Thirty three years ago, in May 1974,… Continue reading
NATION’S NEWEST USAF WEATHER SATELLITE DELIVERED TO LAUNCH SITE
VANDENBERG AFB, Calif, December 14th, 2007 — The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) F-18 Block 5D-3 spacecraft, built under contract for the U.S. Air Force by Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., has been delivered to Vandenberg Air Force… Continue reading