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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 […]

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Ethiopian CEO Wins African Business Leader of the Year Award

Ethiopian Airlines CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, won the “African Business Leader of the Year” award from the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) on December 12, 2012 in a gala dinner held in Washington D.C. in the presence of more than 300 US and African Business leaders, Ambassadors and US government officials CCA is the premier American organization devoted to U.S.-Africa business […]

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Pegasus selects up to 100 A320neo Family Aircraft

Pegasus Airlines, the second largest airline in Turkey, has signed for up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft (57 A320neo and 18 A321neo models), of which 75 are firm orders. Pegasus becomes a new Airbus customer and the first Turkish airline to order the A320neo. This is the largest single commercial aircraft order ever placed by […]

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Fabrice Bregier new Chairman of Airbus Corporate Foundation Board

During its last Board of Directors meeting on 17th December, the Airbus Corporate Foundation appointed Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO, as its new Chairman of the Board, succeeding Tom Enders, CEO of EADS, who headed the Foundation since its creation in 2008 and who has been appointed Honorary Chairman of the Foundation. “I am […]

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Air Carrier in the Americas Signs Letter of Intent for up to 30 Bombardier CSeries Airliners

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that an airline, which is based in the Americas, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire 12 CS100 airliners with options on an additional 18. At this time the airline has requested to remain undisclosed. Based on the list price of the CS100 airliner, a firm-order contract would be valued […]

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Boeing Completes Sale of First 777 to Republic of Iraq

Boeing delivered a 777-200LR to the Republic of Iraq, marking the beginning of Boeing’s renewed partnership with the country. The airplane touched down at Baghdad International Airport and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. The ceremony was attended by senior government leaders, including His Excellency Hadi al-Ameri, Iraqi Minister for Transportation, and U.S. […]

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Bombardier Wins Fleet Maintenance Contract with Virgin Trains

Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with Virgin Trains to continue maintaining its Super Voyager fleet that operates on the UK’s West Coast main line. The deal extends the existing agreement between Bombardier and Virgin to March 2016. The contract is valued at approximately £106 million GBP (131 million euro, $170 million […]

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Bombardier Boosts Parts Support for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Bombardier Aerospace has continued to enhance its aftermarket offering for operators flying to Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Bombardier’s Dubai parts depot has grown and moved to a new facility, located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The expansion will allow for a greater inventory capacity […]

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Boeing Commends Senate Action Supporting U.S. Exports to Russia

Boeing today commended the Senate for its approval of legislation previously enacted by the House that establishes Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia. “Today’s action by the Senate sends long-sought legislation to the president’s desk that offers enormous opportunity for U.S. exports, economic growth and jobs,” Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney said. […]

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Boeing 737 Breaks Single-Year Record for Orders and Deliveries

Boeing  reached a record for year-to-date 737 deliveries with today’s delivery of the 377th Next-Generation 737. The delivery of the airplane, a 737-900ER (Extended Range) with Boeing Sky Interior for United Airlines, topped the previous record of 376 deliveries set in 2010. In October, the 737 also broke its own record for net orders in a […]