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Ethiopian Wins African Airline of the Year Award

“Ethiopian Captain Desta Zeru Wins African Legend of Travel Award” Ethiopian Airlines announce that it has been recognized for its commitment to service excellence after winning two awards from African Travel Quarterly (ATQ) magazine on Monday, October 22, 2012 at an event held in Lagos, Nigeria. Ethiopian was given the “African Airline of the Year” […]

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Ethiopian Dreamliner used to assist Black Lion Hospital

Ethiopian Airlines in partnership with Boeing and Seattle Anesthesia Outreach (SAO) delivers approximately 20,000 pounds (9,000 kilograms) of medical supplies to Black Lion Teaching and Referral Hospital – Ethiopia’s largest hospital. The delivery was made using Ethiopian third 787 Dreamliner, marking the first time a Dreamliner has been used as part of Ethiopian and Boeing’s […]

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Etihad Airways orders two more A330 passenger aircraft

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed a firm order for two additional A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. These newly ordered aircraft, like Etihad’s current A330 fleet, will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. Etihad Airways has also converted seven of its previously […]

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Singapore Airlines to order more A380s and A350 XWBs

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will order 25 more widebody aircraft from Airbus, comprising five double deck A380s and 20 A350-900s. The aircraft will be operated on the carrier’s long range and regional services, offering maximum comfort and efficiency for high density and medium capacity routes. The latest A380 order will be the […]

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Bombardier Delivers First CRJ1000 NextGen Aircraft to Garuda Indonesia

Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first of six CRJ1000 NextGen regional jets ordered by PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, the aircraft’s launch customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The Indonesian flag carrier also intends to operate 12 additional CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft through a third-party lease agreement and holds options on 18 more aircraft of the same type. Garuda Indonesia was represented […]

Bombardier Boosts Business Aircraft Support Network in India

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Bombardier Boosts Business Aircraft Support Network in India

Bombardier Aerospace today further enhanced its worldwide aftermarket service network for business aircraft customers with the announcement of the addition of a second Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) in India. Air Works in New Delhi has been named an LMF for Challenger 604, Challenger 605, Global Express and Global Express XRS business jets. The facility will complement Air Works’ centre in Mumbai, […]

Mexico Added to Global 6000 Jet World Tour

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Mexico Added to Global 6000 Jet World Tour

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that, as part of its world tour, the Global 6000 aircraft is scheduled to make stops at various major cities in Mexico from October 17 to 20. “Customer feedback for our Global 6000 jet in Latin America is superb,” said Fabio Rebello, Regional Vice President, Sales, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “With its long-range capability […]

Learjet 45 XR First Jet Aircraft to Land at New Business Airport

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Learjet 45 XR First Jet Aircraft to Land at New Business Airport

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its Learjet 45 XR aircraft was officially the first jet to land at the newly dedicated Rooks County Regional Airport on September 29. Governor Sam Brownback was on hand to inaugurate the new airport which was built to accommodate business jet travelers. “We are honoured to have been able to participate in […]

Bombardier Secures Orders for Six Global Business Jets

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Bombardier Secures Orders for Six Global Business Jets

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received firm orders for a total of six Global6000 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $350 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. Global 6000 aircraft: The Global 6000 jet’s unrivalled cabin size and levels of comfort combined with a stand-up shower and […]

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Philippine Airlines orders 10 more A330s

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 10 A330-300 widebody aircraft. The latest purchase agreement follows a major order from the airline in August for 44 single aisle A321s and 10 A330s under the carrier’s fleet modernisation programme. For its latest order the airline has selected the 240 tonne […]