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Boeing, Etihad Airways Announce Twin-Aisle Order

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom --- Boeing and Etihad Airways today announced an order for 35 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs (Extended Range) at the Farnborough Airshow. Valued at $9
Saudi Arabian Airlines Orders Eight Airbus A330s

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabias national airline, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for eight A330-300 wide body aircraft, as part of its fleet modernisation plan.>> The contract follows one for 22 Airbus A320s signed at the end of 2007, marking the first agreement between Saudi Arabian Airlines and Airbus for commercial aircraft in 26 years
Airbus' Order Backlog Increasing Further During the First Six Months of 2008

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

During the six-month period from January to June 2008, Airbus achieved a healthy gross order total of 525 aircraft units and a leading market share of 52 per cent. In dollar terms, this represents a total value of $62bn, based on current list prices
Embraer Signs Niki Airline for Five Embraer 190 Jets

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

SO JOS DOS CAMPOS, Brazil --- Embraer and Austrias NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH signed a contract for five EMBRAER 190 jets.>> The agreement was announced today at the 46th Farnborough Airshow, in England, and includes purchase rights for another five aircraft, which could be either the EMBRAER 190 or the EMBRAER 195
GMT Global Acquires Four Airbus A320-200s

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

DUBLIN --- GMT Global Republic Aviation (GMT Global) has acquired four Airbus A320-200 aircraft with a market value of US$68 million, from Aercap Holdings N.V
Pratt & Whitney Awarded Unmanned Combat Air System Contract

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW --- Northrop Grumman has awarded Pratt & Whitney a $54 million contract to develop and integrate the engine and exhaust system for the U.S
AW139 to Target Long Range Offshore Market

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

AgustaWestland is undertaking work to certify the AW139 with a Maximum Gross Weight (MGW) of 6,800 kg (14,991 Ib), a 400 kg (882 Ib) increase on the current certified MGW of 6,400 kg. The increased MGW and payload will enable the AW139 to target the long range offshore transport market currently being met by larger 18/19-seat types
Nine Sikorsky Helicopters Added to Bristow Fleet

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW --- Bristow Group, Inc. has exercised options on its existing sales agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft Corp
AgustaWestland at the Forefront of Rotor Technology

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

AgustaWestland as a result of its technology investment strategy is now delivering BERP IV rotor technology to its customers to give improved operational capabilities and is also investing in active rotor technology research, where it sees the promise of significant performance and environmental benefits over current technology rotors.>> BERP IV technology rotor blades are now in service with the UKs Royal Air Force on six AW101 Merlin HC Mk3A helicopters
Raytheon Broadens AESA Product Line with Revolutionary Radar Aimed at More Aircraft

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. --- A new version of its revolutionary active electronically scanned array radar technology positions Raytheon Company to broaden the market substantially with a product designed to fit numerous fighter aircraft requiring AESA capabilities

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