Airbus has selected two SAFRAN Group companies, Messier-Bugatti and Labinal, to design, develop and manufacture critical systems and equipment for its new A350XWB long-haul commercial jet. Messier-Bugatti will supply the wheels and carbon brakes, based on Sepcarb II OR carbon disks, today
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Lufthansa has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power 27 new Airbus A319/A320 aircraft in a firm engine order valued at approximately $375 million. The airline is scheduled to take its first new aircraft later this year, with deliveries continuing through November 2012.Lufthansa took delivery of its first CFM-powered aircraft in 1986 and today operates
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The first Air France A380, powered with Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, successfully completed a 4-hour inaugural test route flight from Airbus, Toulouse on Feb. 12, 2009. The aircraft flew to Airbus Hamburg on Feb. 16, where it will be painted in Air France livery, and its interior will be customized for the airline. The A380
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WestJet has signed a multi-year, full-content agreement with Sabre Travel Network to enhance the airline
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Air Transport Services Group said that its subsidiary, Cargo Aircraft Management, (CAM), has signed an option agreement under which Amerijet International, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., may lease up to five Boeing 767-200 freighters from CAM. Under the agreement, Amerijet has exercised options for its first two freighters under seven-year dry-lease agreements. Amerijet is expected to
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ExpressJet Holdings, reported a fourth quarter loss, excluding special charges, of $5.7 million versus $27.1 million for the same period in 2007. These results represent a $21.4 million net income improvement. Including special items related to suspended flying operations and tax adjustments related to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, ExpressJet reported a fourth
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Emirates Airline unveiled plans to grow the number of flights across its network by 14% in 2009. This year, the Dubai based carrier will add 18 new passenger aircraft to its fleet, increasing seating capacity by 14% and enabling it to start new routes as well as increase frequencies on many existing routes. It will
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