The composite technology, design and construction of the 787 was proven during a series of testing scenarios conducted beginning in late 2007 and concluding this week. The tests were performed on a composite fuselage test section and are part of Boeing’s certification efforts for the 787. Boeing engineers proved the composite barrel design through a […]
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Bombardier delivered 361 aircraft for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. This represents an increase of more than 10% over the 326 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the Company received 698 aircraft orders compared to 363 for the same period during the previous year. In fiscal year 2007/08, Bombardier delivered 232
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Finnair signed a new firm order for three more EMBRAER 190s. The total value of the agreement, at list price, is $112.5 million. The aircraft will be configured with 100 seats in a comfortable dual-class layout, and first delivery is scheduled for 2010. Embraer and Finnair initially signed for 12 EMBRAER 170 jets in 2004,
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Goodrich Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire TEAC Aerospace Holdings, Inc. (TEAC), a leading provider of proprietary airborne mission data, video recording and debrief products for the defense industry, and cabin video systems for commercial airlines. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Terms of the acquisition
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HEICO Corporation reported that net income increased 27% to $10,086,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 from $7,921,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Operating income increased 36% to $23,230,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 from $17,140,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Net sales increased 18% to $134,287,000 for
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Boeing delivered the first widebody 777-200LR (longer range) airplane for a U.S. carrier to Delta Air Lines. The airplane was revealed and then dedicated by the airline’s management in honor of Delta employees. The airplane is the first of eight Boeing 777-200LRs ordered by Delta Air Lines, enhancing the airline’s ability to connect customers and
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Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a subsidiary of SkyWest, has named leaders to three vice president positions. Terry Vais has been selected as vice president of Customer Care, as company veteran Lisa Walker transitions to become vice president of ASA’s new Operational Support division. At the same time, President and COO Brad R. Holt named Kevin Wade
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BOC Aviation has delivered the first of five new Boeing 737-800s to Shenzhen Airlines. The remaining four aircraft will be delivered from March to October this year. The delivery marks the first cooperation between BOC Aviation and Shenzhen Airlines.
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