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Daily Archives: November 17, 2011

Boeing, ACG Announce 737 MAX Commitment and Next-Generation 737 Order

Published November 17, 2011 | By Marcel van Leeuwen

Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) today announced the leasing company’s commitment for 35 737 MAX airplanes and its firm order for 20 Next-Generation 737-800s. The Newport Beach, Calif.-based ACG is the first airplane leasing company to announce a commitment… Continue reading →

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Airbus, Boeing level on orders as Dubai show ends

Published November 17, 2011 | By Marcel van Leeuwen

Airbus and Boeing ended the Dubai Airshow head to head on Wednesday after bagging major orders as the European producer widened the gap on its US rival by promoting eco-friendly, single-aisle jets.

The prestigious aviation show was kicked off with… Continue reading →

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Shenzhou 8 Safely Returned

Published November 17, 2011 | By Rob Vogelaar
CMSE News, November 17, Beijing, Chang Wanquan, the Chief Commander of China Manned Space Engineering Project, Commanding Officer of Tiangong 1/Shenzhou 8 Rendezvous and Docking Mission Headquarters, and director of the PLA General Armaments Department, announced at 20:17, November 17,Beijing… Continue reading →
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Sikorsky Meets Accelerated UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopter Deliveries for Sweden

Published November 17, 2011 | By Rob Vogelaar

STRATFORD, Connecticut – Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), today delivered to the U.S. Army the fourth of 15 BLACK HAWK aircraft for further transfer to the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV).
Sikorsky is building and delivering… Continue reading →

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MEADS Conducts Successful First Flight Test At White Sands Missile Range

Published November 17, 2011 | By Marcel van Leeuwen

The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) successfully completed its first flight test today at White Sands Missile Range, N.M.

The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) MEADS Certified Missile Round was employed during the test along with the MEADS lightweight… Continue reading →

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Rolls-Royce demonstrates technology leadership at Dubai Air Show

Published November 17, 2011 | By Rob Vogelaar

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has secured orders worth more than $1bn during the Dubai Air Show, demonstrating the strength of its portfolio of advanced technology and access to growing global markets.

The Trent 700,… Continue reading →

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Boeing Ships WGS-4 to Cape Canaveral for January Launch

Published November 17, 2011 | By Rob Vogelaar
1st Block II Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft includes new radio frequency bypass
Satellite constellation provides instant, worldwide SATCOM connectivity
 

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2011 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] shipped its fourth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite… Continue reading →

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Two Astrium space systems head for Mars aboard the rover ‘Curiosity’

Published November 17, 2011 | By Marcel van Leeuwen
  • A steerable antenna and a meteorological station will be the first Spanish space systems to reach the surface of Mars
  • The antenna will enable direct communication with the Deep Space Network on Earth without the need for intermediate links (satellites… Continue reading →
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    Boeing, Singapore Airlines Finalize Order for Eight 777-300ERs

    Published November 17, 2011 | By Rob Vogelaar

    $2.4 billion order major component of Singapore Airlines’ fleet modernization and growth strategy

    SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Singapore Airlines announced an order for eight additional 777-300 Extended Range (ER) airplanes. The orders were previously… Continue reading →

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    Indonesia – Regeneration and Upgrade of F-16C/D Block 25 Aircraft

    Published November 17, 2011 | By Marcel van Leeuwen

    The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Nov. 16 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia for the regeneration and upgrade of 24 F-16C/D Block 25 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for… Continue reading →

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    Boeing Statement on Lion Air Commitment for up to 380 737s

    Published November 17, 2011 | By Rob Vogelaar

    BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 17, 2011 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] confirms that Jakarta-based Lion Air today will sign a commitment for the airline to order 201 737 MAXs and 29 Next-Generation 737-900 ERs (extended range). The agreement also includes purchase rights… Continue reading →

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    Hawaiian Airlines signs firm order for five more A330s

    Published November 17, 2011 | By Rob Vogelaar

    Growth of Airbus widebody fleet points to success with new type

    17 November 2011

    Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines has grown its order for Airbus A330-200s – today signing for an additional five aircraft. Hawaiian became a new Airbus operator just last… Continue reading →

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