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Airbus Wins Landmark Lion Air Order
Airbus has landed a record order potentially worth USD$20 billion at list prices from Indonesia’s Lion Air, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday, breaking rival Boeing’s grip on one of the world...
Nigeria’s Dana Air Suspended Again
Nigerian airline Dana Air, which was involved in the country’s deadliest air crash for 20 years, has been suspended from flying just six months after it was allowed to restart. Dana Air said in a statement it did n...
Boeing Selects GE As Sole Engine Supplier On 777X
Boeing has chosen General Electric as its sole engine partner for the forthcoming 777X, indicating that the US aircraft maker was going ahead with the next generation of its most profitable plane. “This decision to...
Boeing Sees 787 Airborne In Weeks
Boeing said its 787 Dreamliner jets could be airborne within weeks with a fortified power pack that would eliminate the risk of fire, confident the US aviation authority would approve the redesigned battery soon. Boeing,...
Turkish Airlines To Buy 117 Planes From Airbus
Turkey’s national carrier Turkish Airlines said on Friday it had decided to buy 117 planes from Airbus, of which 82 are firm orders and 35 options, for delivery between 2015-2020. Turkish Airlines, the world’...
Boeing, SWISS Announce Commitment for Six 777-300ERs
Airplanes selected by Lufthansa Group for long-haul fleet renewal of Swiss International Air Lines Boeing [NYSE: BA], the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced a commitment today for six 777-300ER ...
