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Bombardier Secures Orders for Eight Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of eight Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and four Global 8000 aircraft. The customer has requested to remain unidentified at this time. The transaction is valued at approximately $500 million US based on the 2012 list price for […]
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Bombardier Puts European Customers First in Record Numbers
Bombardier Aerospace has once again geared up for a series of customer-focused events targeted at Europe-based operators. This week, Bombardier Customer Services is hosting a Maintenance & Operations (M&O) conference in Berlin, Germany, tailored for operators of Bombardier business aircraft based in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Middle East and Africa as […]
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THAI takes delivery of its first A380
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first A380, becoming the ninth airline to operate the world’s largest and most eco-efficient airliner. The aircraft was handed over to Captain Montree Jumrieng, Executive Vice President Technical, THAI, by Kiran Rao, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Airbus, at a special ceremony in Toulouse today. […]
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Boeing’s WTO Default Prompts $ 12 Bn in Annual Sanctions
The EU today filed a request for the WTO to grant USD 12 Bn in annual sanctions, following Boeing’s failure to address the clear verdict it suffered in the WTO’s March 2012 final judgment. It is the largest WTO penalty ever requested and it follows the worst loss a party has seen in the history […]
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LAN Airlines becomes new customer for A320 Space-Flex cabin option
LAN Airlines has placed an order for Airbus’ Space-Flex PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) lavatory option to equip new Airbus A320 aircraft. LAN joins TAM Airlines in selecting Space-Flex which creates more passenger comfort. This brings total orders for Space-Flex to equip 101 A320 Family aircraft. LAN and TAM, which recently merged to form LATAM […]
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Airbus Corporate Jets exhibits ACJ319 at Jetexpo
With the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, the Airbus ACJ319 being exhibited at Jetexpo delivers unequalled comfort, space and freedom of movement – despite being similar in size externally to competing aircraft. Airbus corporate jets can also carry more people than other large business jets, allowing them to transport large company, government and […]
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Airbus delivers the 100th A320 Family aircraft assembled in China
The 100th A320 Family aircraft assembled at Airbus’ A320 Family Final Assembly Line China (FALC) was handed over today to Air China. This delivery from the Airbus Tianjin Delivery Centre comes some three years after the first aircraft was delivered on 22nd June, 2009. The new A320, powered by IAE V2500 engines, is configured in […]
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Sinopec and Airbus to develop Chinese alternative aviation fuel
China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), one of China’s biggest energy companies and Airbus are developing and promoting renewable aviation fuel production for regular commercial use in China. Sinopec is the instrumental partner in helping the Central Government to establish a Chinese airworthiness certification for alternative aviation fuels made from locally grown feedstocks. The certified […]
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Eznis Airways First to Operate Bombardier Q400 Aircraft in Mongolia
Bombardier Aerospace today welcomed Eznis Airways LLC to the growing family of Bombardier Q400 aircraft operators. Eznis Airways LLC, the largest private airline in Mongolia, has acquired a previously owned Q400 aircraft and has started service in the country with the fast and fuel-efficient turboprop. Eznis acquired the Q400 aircraft through Nordic Aviation Capital, the Denmark-based leasing company. Eznis’ acquisition of […]
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Airbus ACJ319 makes first appearance at South African show
Airbus’ ACJ319 is making its South African airshow debut at AAD giving visitors from the region their first chance to experience the aircraft’s comfort and space at first hand, as well as to compare it with other aircraft on display. Similar in size externally to competing aircraft, the Airbus ACJ319’s distinguishing feature is that it […]