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ATM teams from Airbus and EADS to participate in seven SESAR JU Integrated Flight Trials

Airbus and its air traffic management (ATM) subsidiaries – Airbus ProSky, Quovadis and Metron Aviation – together with the EADS division Cassidian, have all been selected to participate in the upcoming SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) Integrated Flight Trials. The SESAR JU programme involves a large number of stakeholders in key locations across the North […]

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Brazil will require nearly 1,100 new aircraft in next 20 years

According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), Brazil will need 1,060 new aircraft between 2012 and 2031. The 700 single-aisle, 310 twin-aisle and 50 very large aircraft forecasted have an estimated current market value of $160.7 billion and are expected to help meet the demand of domestic and foreign carriers as well as […]

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Boeing Begins Construction of Salmon Habitat

Northwest salmon are closer to getting a much needed resting area for their annual migration down the industrial Duwamish Waterway now that Boeing  has begun the initial rough grading that will start the construction for a new wildlife habitat. Approximately 2.3 acres (0.9 hectares) of uplands at the north end of Plant 2 in Seattle […]

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Ethiopian Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Flights to China

Ethiopian Airlines celebrates anniversaries of inaugural flights to 14 destinations in the month of November. Notable among them is the inaugural flight to Beijing operated with Boeing 720 on November 7, 1973, thus marking 40 years of uninterrupted service to China. A pioneer in African aviation, Ethiopian was the first African carrier and the fourth […]

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Jet Aviation adds three aircraft in the Middle East

Jet Aviation has recently signed aircraft management and flight support agreements for three new aircraft in the Middle East, bringing the total number of the company’s fleet in the region to 22 aircraft. Jet Aviation is exhibiting at MEBA exhibition, booth #590. Jet Aviation added a Challenger 300, a Gulfstream G550 and a Global 5000 […]

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Boeing Rotates Several Executives in Defense, Space & Security Unit

Boeing is rotating assignments for several executives in its Defense, Space & Security unit, demonstrating its commitment to talent development as it continues to pursue the growth and affordability strategy it has followed since 2010. “Our people and innovation are our competitive advantages,” said Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg. […]

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Austrian Airlines to Offer Business Class Tickets

Austria`s flag carrier airline Austrian Airlines offers the best business class tickets for some destinations.  Between November 2012 and spring 2013, Austrian Airlines will be modernizing the interior of their entire long-haul fleet. Here is the outstanding features aboard Austrian Airlines:  high-tech seats, which can be folded down flat, with innovative details in Business Class  a new entertainment […]

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Ethiopian Increases Daily Flights to Abidjan

Ethiopian, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is set to increase frequencies on its Abidjan route by offering daily flights, effective November 25, 2012. Ethiopian currently operates thrice weekly services to Abidjan. Traffic to and from Abidjan, the commercial capital of Côte d’Ivoire and the most important economic hub in French speaking West Africa, has […]

Bombardier Announces Financial Results for the 3Q Ended September 30, 2012

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Bombardier Announces Financial Results for the 3Q Ended September 30, 2012

Revenues of $4.3 billion, compared to $4.6 billion last fiscal year EBIT of $248 million, or 5.7% of revenues, compared to $301 million, or 6.5%, last fiscal year Net income of $212 million, compared to $192 million last fiscal year Diluted earnings per share of $0.12, compared to $0.11 last fiscal year Free cash flow usage of $237 million, compared to a […]

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Airbus makes last call for entries in €30,000 Fly Your Ideas challenge

Students wanting to help shape the future of flight still have time to take part in the global Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenge. Airbus is asking students worldwide to develop ideas for a more sustainable aviation industry. The winners will share the top prize of €30,000; the runners-up €15,000. Those wanting to get involved can register until […]