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Aircraft & Engines

Boeing begins major assembly of first new 777 Freighter

Boeing mechanics began major assembly of the new 777 Freighter at the company’s Everett, Wash., facility on January 29th. The first 777 Freighter will be delivered to launch customer Air France in the fourth quarter of 2008. “Our vision to develop the 777 Freighter as the world’s most capable twin-engine cargo airplane is now becoming

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$260 million for FF5000 aircraft development

Freight Feeder Aircraft Corporation has entered into a $260 million investment banking engagement agreement for a two year period with CapNet Securities Corporation (“CapNet”) as its exclusive financial consultant, placement Agent and finder in connection with various financing strategies. The initial (Stage 1) contemplated equity financing is planned at $10 million which will be used

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Finnish carrier BLUE1 extends RJ85 lease with BAE Systems

Finnish regional carrier Blue1, which is a member of the SAS Group, has signed a long-term lease extension with BAE Systems Regional Aircraft on one RJ85 (msn E2392). This lease will see the aircraft operating in the Blue1 fleet well into the next decade. This transaction follows a deal announced in October last year under

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BAE Systems reports strong market for Jetstream 41

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft confirms that the market for its portfolio Jetstream 41 remains buoyant and that during 2007 a total of 22 transactions were completed, more than double the 2006 total. Previously confirmed transactions included new leases for 11 aircraft with Eastern Airways of the UK – the world’s largest fleet operator of the

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