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A three-week flight-test program recently completed by The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and its industry partners has confirmed the effectiveness of several significant airplane noise-reduction technologies that will enable airplanes to be even quieter than they are today. Known as the Quiet Technology Demonstrator 2 (QTD2), the research and development program is a cooperative commercial

SpiceJet, India, has ordered ten (10) Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglet Shipsets to be installed as Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) on 737-800

Airbus has won its first US-based client with the conclusion of a firm contract with a Florida-based customer for one Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ). The Airbus ACJ powered by CFM International CFM56-5 engines is the most modern design, cost effective and reliable of any top-of the line jetliner. Its includes standard features such as: fuel-saving

Focus Aviation has arranged the sale of two Airbus A300-600R passenger aircraft, serial numbers 666 and 775 on behalf of China Airlines. The sale has been agreed with the Avion Group and both aircraft will be operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic

Rolls-Royce is predicting continued growth in business jet deliveries through the remainder of the decade and forecasts an engine market worth $61 billion over the next 20 years, with medium to long-range jets dominating in terms of aircraft and engine value.While North America is expected to remain the largest market for business jet deliveries in

Boeing established a new world record for distance traveled nonstop by a commercial airplane when a Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner landed at London Heathrow Airport today. The 777-200LR (Longer Range) flew 11,664 nautical miles (21,601 km) during its 22-hour 42-minute flight that left Hong Kong flying eastbound the evening of Nov. 9. The distance set by

Bombardier Aerospace launched the new Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft at the 58th National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention. An increased payload capacity of 200 pounds (91 kg) provides customers with additional flexibility to either add more options, add one more passenger or 200 pounds (91 kg) of fuel, while retaining the legendary

Boeing is set to make aviation history on November 9, 2005 when a Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner takes off from Hong Kong flying eastbound to London, attempting to set a world distance record. The 777-200LR (Longer Range) will take off with a full load of fuel and 35 passengers and crew, flying nonstop on a route

Airbus received firm orders for 77 aircraft, including 25 A350, in October 2005. Airbus delivered 33 aircraft, mainly A320 family, to its customers.