Monthly Archives: June 2007

Airbus gets the order for 92 planes from US airways

Posted on June 18, 2007 by aircraft_fan

The opening day of the world’s largest air show at Paris, was a good day for Airbus. US Airways Group announced plans to buy 92 Airbus aircraft. This includes 60 single-aisled Airbus A 320 and 32 wide body aircraft. Among … Continue reading →

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Boeing forecasts $2.8 Trillion Market over next 20 years

Posted on June 17, 2007 by aircraft_fan

Just following up from my previous post on the Boeing versus Airbus competition over the next few years, it is interesting to look at Boeing’s recent forecast for new commercial airplanes. Over the next 20 years, Boeing are forecasting a … Continue reading →

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Boeing vs Airbus at the Paris International Air Show

Posted on June 17, 2007 by aircraft_fan

The headline writers are busy – Boeing & Airbus are set for a ‘dogfight’ at the Paris international airshow. It is to be expected. Think Coke versus Pepsi. The trans-Atlantic rivalry is set to continue at the 47th Paris Air … Continue reading →

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Cessna showcases new concept in Paris

Posted on June 16, 2007 by aircraft_fan

Cessna showcased its new concept recently at the 47th International Paris Air Show. On display were seven aircraft on static display – the Citation CJ2+, Citation Encore+, Citation XLS, and Citation Sovereign business jets, a Grand Caravan, a 206 Stationair, … Continue reading →

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