8 December 2008

Continental plans first biofuel-powered demonstration flight

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Continental Airlines announced plans for the first biofuel-powered demonstration flight of a U.S. commercial airliner, to be conducted in Houston on Jan. 7, 2009. The demonstration flight, which will be operated with no passengers, will be powered by a special fuel blend including components derived from algae and jatropha plants — sustainable, second-generation fuel sources […]

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Boeing completes acquisition of Federated Software Group

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The Boeing Company has completed its acquisition of Federated Software Group, a St. Louis-based company whose engineering services and software systems help track and distribute equipment and personnel for the U.S. Department of Defense. Federated Software Group will operate within Boeing Integrated Defense Systems’ Global Services & Support division. The acquisition, announced Oct. 16, 2008,

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Chaker A. Chahrour named new CFM International Executive Vice President

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Chaker Chahrour has been named the new executive vice president of CFM International, effective February 1, 2009. Mr. Chahrour is replacing Bill Clapper, who will be on special assignment as he transitions to retirement later in 2009. As part of the CFM Executive Team, Mr. Chahrour will serve as the primary interface between General Electric

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Continental Airlines completes installation of Audio/Video on demand system

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Continental Airlines reported that an Audio/Video on Demand (AVOD) inflight entertainment system is now available to economy class customers on all its Boeing 757-200 aircraft. All 39 757-200s currently in service have been fitted with the system, and the remaining two aircraft are currently being retrofitted and will re-enter service by Dec. 23, 2008. The

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