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Airbus opens its final assembly line in Tianjin

Airbus has opened an assembly line in the Chinese port city of Tianjin. This is the first time that Airbus has opened an assembly line outside Europe. The plant which cost €800 million plant, will produce the company’s A320 aircraft. … Continue reading

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Qantas names first Airbus 380 after Australian lady aviation pioneer

Qantas today named the new Qantas Airbus A380 after 92 year old Australian Aviation pioneer, Nancy-Bird Walton. Nancy first learned to fly in 1933 at just 17 years of age. She was Australia’s first woman to receive a commercial license … Continue reading

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Qantas Chief Geoff Dixon predicts Airline Industries Consolidation

Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon predicted rising aviation fuel prices in the industry could lead to a massive restructuring of the industry. He said that up to 100,000 jobs could be at risk, worldwide, by the end of the year. Qantas … Continue reading

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Qantas to offer premium economy on its new Airbus A380 & Boeing 747-400

The Australian company Qantas today provided two major announcements. One was the change in its logo. The logo was adapted to fit the tail of the new A380 aircraft, as well as to reflect the airline’s contemporary design focus. Old … Continue reading

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India needs more aircraft after Air India & Indian Airlines Merger

India is currently undergoing an aviation boom, with a host of new players in the game. Kingfisher Airlines, Indigo Blue, Deccan, Jet Airways, Spice Jet are among the relatively new entrants that are entering the fray with new aircraft, superior … Continue reading

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Some stunning photos from the Paris Airshow 2007

Here are some stunning photos from the Paris Airshow 2007. These photographs are from Royisher’s collection at Flickr. This is the Raytheon Hawker 4000 at the airshow. The fabulous Airbus A380 flying at the Paris Airshow The Alenia-C27J at the … Continue reading

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Airbus secures order for 728 aircraft

Airbus appears to have landed firm orders for 425 aircraft, with a further commitment of 303 aircraft at the Paris Air Show. Boeing’s count for firm booking’s at this stage seems to be 66 jets. Airbus secured agreements for 728 … Continue reading

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Video of Airbus A380 at the Paris Air Show

Here is a video of the Airbus A 380 at the Paris Air Show, from YouTube. Looks like the video was from a hand held camera. The commentary in the background appears to be in French, I did not understand … Continue reading

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Boeing & Airbus continue to win more orders

Boeing and Airbus continued on with a spree of orders being placed for their aircraft today. Boeing reported on Wednesday it had won an order for 16 planes from Air France KLM. Air France put in an order of 9 … Continue reading

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Paris Airshow 2007 – News of the day Tuesday 19th June

A number of interesting announcements today. Airbus said it is back in business today as it announced both of its flagship aircraft programmes were on track. President and chief executive Louis Gallois said: ‘I can tell you with full confidence … Continue reading

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