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Bombardier Partner CSR Puzhen Wins Order for Low-Floor Trams in China

  Following the first public tender for modern 100% low-floor trams in China, Bombardier partner CSR Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Co. Ltd. (CSR Puzhen), a subsidiary of China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Corporation Limited, has won an order for 18 low-floor trams for the city of Suzhou. CSR Puzhen will build the trams, based […]

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Middle East Airlines firms up order for ten A320neo Family aircraft

Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, has signed a firm contract for ten A320neo Family aircraft (five A321neo and five A320neo aircraft). This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding which was announced on 12th July 2012. MEA will announce its engine choice at a later date. “Airbus’ A320neo Family […]

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Bombardier Delivers 233 Aircraft and Receives Orders for 481 Aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it delivered 233 aircraft during the 2012 calendar year, compared to 245 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year, the 11-month period ended December 31, 2011. The Company also received orders for 481 aircraft, net of cancellations, compared to 249 orders, net of cancellations, for the previous fiscal year. Bombardier’s […]

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Boeing Receives Additional US Navy Order

Under a newly exercised option for the AN/SLQ-25C system contract, Boeing  subsidiary Argon ST will continue to supply U.S. Navy surface ships with countermeasures that lure torpedoes away by mimicking a vessel’s propulsion system. The $8 million option covers production and delivery of eight new AN/SLQ-25C systems – commonly called “Nixie” – under the Navy’s […]

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United Airlines Launches First International Dreamliner Service

United Airlines will introduce daily nonstop 787 Dreamliner service between its hub at Los Angeles International Airport and its hub at Tokyo Narita International Airport beginning Thursday, Jan. 3. The service – previously operated with a 777 aircraft – is the first regularly-scheduled international route operated using United’s 787 Dreamliner. “We are delighted to offer […]

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Boeing to Release 4Q Results on January 30

The Boeing Company will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, January 30. Boeing Capital Corp. results will also be released at that time. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith will discuss the […]

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Zodiac Aerospace to Acquire IPS

Zodiac Aerospace has signed and completed the acquisition of IPS – Innovative Power Solutions, based in Eatontown, NJ. IPS manufactures electrical power generators as well as converters, and enjoys the trust of major customers in the field of regional jets, business jets and helicopters. IPS employs approximately 60 people.  This acquisition will reinforce Zodiac Aerospace’s […]

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Boeing 737 MAX Gets Milestone Order from ACG

Boeing  announced today an order by Aviation Capital Group (ACG) for 60 737 MAX airplanes. ACG’s order, consisting of 50 737 MAX 8s and 10 737 MAX 9s, was finalized in December 2012. The 737 MAX has now accumulated more than 1,000 orders to date. “This order is a major step in building our broad […]

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Boeing to Provide 2 More C-40A Transport Aircraft to US Navy

Boeing has received a $145 million order from the U.S. Navy for two additional C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, increasing the service’s ability to move military personnel and cargo around the world. The modified Next-Generation 737-700 aircraft will be the 13th and 14th C-40As in the Navy’s Unique Fleet Essential Airlift Replacement Aircraft Program, which is […]

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Bombardier Secures Orders for Six Learjet 75 Aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of six Learjet 75 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $81 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. “The Learjet 75 aircraft is a blend of innovative technology, modern cabin design and […]