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Boeing Racing To Hit 2015 Sales Target

Boeing Racing To Hit 2015 Sales Target Boeing has booked 11 new orders worth about USD$1.1 billion at list prices, leaving it with about 180 more sales to land this month to meet its 2015 target. Boeing also affirmed that order...


Lufthansa To Take Delivery Of First Airbus A320neo

Lufthansa To Take Delivery Of First Airbus A320neo Lufthansa is set to become the first airline to fly the Airbus A320neo when it takes delivery of its first aircraft this month. Lufthansa expects to take delivery of the A320ne...



Qatar Air CEO Doubts EU Air Traffic Accords

Qatar Air CEO Doubts EU Air Traffic Accords Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has cast doubt on proposed European Union air traffic agreements that might limit Gulf carriers from flying to European destinations becau...


EU Plans Measures To Even Competition With Non-EU Airlines

EU Plans Measures To Even Competition With Non-EU Airlines The European Commission is considering new measures to tackle what it sees as unfair competition from non-EU airlines as part of a package of proposals designed to boos...



Etihad Bookings Dip After Paris Attacks

Etihad Bookings Dip After Paris Attacks  Etihad Airways had a dip in bookings for travel from Europe to the Middle East after the November 13 Paris attacks and said it has stepped up vigilance for potential security threats. T...


Boeing Completes Detailed Design For 787-10

Boeing Completes Detailed Design For 787-10 Boeing has completed detailed design for the longest of three 787 models, the 787-10 Dreamliner. The milestone would mean the plane maker can release information needed to build parts...