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Boeing 737 Production Rate Increases to 35 per Month
SEATTLE, June 15 Boeing today announced a second production rate increase on the Next-Generation 737 program, taking the rate from the previously announced 34 airplanes per month to 35 in early 2012.
In May, Boeing cited continued strong demand for… Continue reading
In-flight emergency safely managed by Balad C-130 crew
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq (AFNS)Â –Â After overcoming multiple mechanical problems, a C-130H Hercules crew from 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron safely landed their aircraft with 34 passengers aboard June 9 here.
The four-engine tactical airlifter was dispatched from Joint Base Balad… Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Completes Final Friction Stir Weld on Orion Spacecraft
NEW ORLEANS, La, June 15th, 2010 — The Orion crew exploration vehicle took shape as the two halves of the crew module were fused together at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, La. The Lockheed Martin Orion team welded… Continue reading
Turkish Airlines signs for additional A330-200 aircraft
Turkish Airlines has placed a firm order for an additional A330-200 aircraft. The purchase joins existing orders for 10 A330-300s, two A330-200 freighters and 24 A320 family aircraft signed in 2009.‪
The newly ordered aircraft will be powered by Rolls… Continue reading
Hong Kong Airlines celebrates delivery of its first Airbus aircraft
Hong Kong Airlines today celebrated becoming a new Airbus operator with a ceremony in Hong Kong to mark the delivery of its first A330-200. Featuring the carrier’s new two class long haul cabin product, the aircraft will be used to… Continue reading