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FlyDubai places $4B 737NG order
New United Arab Emirates low-cost carrier FlyDubai kicked off firm order announcements at this year’s Farnborough International yesterday morning with a $4
Aircraft
Pratt’s PurePower geared turbofan family takes off
Clouds of dry ice swirled around onlookers as Pratt & Whitney revealed a full-scale model of its new “PurePower” PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) on its stand
Airbus and Boeing share $20 billion Etihad order
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways announced here yesterday orders for 100 Airbus and Boeing aircraft nominally worth $20 billion.
Raptor thrills, but could face Pentagon chill
Appearing for one day only, the F-22 Raptor thrilled the Farnborough crowd yesterday with a majestic display of power and agility.
British Airways, Rolls To Study Alternative Fuels
Rolls-Royce and British Airways are embarking on a study to identify practical alternatives to jet fuel that would make real reductions to aircraft carbon
Aircraft
BAeRA Places First 146QT Freighter
Austrian all-cargo carrier Amerer Air plans to become the first customer for the re-launched British Aerospace Regional Aircraft BAe 146QT (Quiet Trader) f
Swedish Agents Arrest Alleged Saab Blackmailer
The Swedish Security Services have detained a man for reportedly trying to blackmail Saab.
Aircraft
Piaggio Developing Special Mission Avanti for Italy
Piaggio Aero Industries is developing a special version of the P.180 Avanti for the Italian air force intended for navaid flight inspections.
Aircraft
Cessna Taps Eaton for Columbus Fuel System
Cessna Aircraft has selected Eaton to supply the fuel system for the Citation Columbus, a $28 million large-cabin business jet due to enter service in 2014
Engines
International Aero Engines Nabs Hainan Order
International Aero Engines has been awarded a follow-on order from Hainan Airlines for V2500 engines to power 13 Airbus A320s.
