Paris Air Show 2009

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Tata Takes Over S-92 Cabin

In a three-way deal that first came to light as a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last year, Sikorsky announced on Friday that it completed an agreement
Aircraft

Avialeasing firms order for 24 Superjets

Russian aircraft lessor Avialeasing yesterday converted a letter of intent for 24 Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional airliners signed at last July’s Farnborough

Embraer Extends Service and Support Options

Embraer has signed a variety of agreements for regional jet support with customers across the world.
Engines

Etihad blesses engine makers with historic $14B in orders

Etihad Airways has completed engine selections for the massive aircraft orders it revealed at last year’s Farnborough airshow, in deals now totaling $14 bi
Aircraft

Qatar could scrap 787 orders as Al Baker berates Boeing

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker is threatening to pull the plug on a contract for up to 60 Boeing 787s due to what appear to be serious objections to the

Enders stirs up subsidy row again

Calling Boeing’s 787 “probably the most subsidized airplane ever,” Airbus CEO Thomas Enders nevertheless feels comfortable with the €11 billion ($15 billio

Bombardier Bullish in 10-year Bizjet Forecast

Bombardier said at the Paris Air Show yesterday that it expects total deliveries of 11,500 business jets worth $256 billion between this year and 2018.
Aircraft

New Asian deals get show orders rolling yet again

AirAsiaX has placed firm orders for 10 Airbus A350-900 airliners.

Raytheon’s new radar is ready for first orders

Raytheon’s RACR low-cost AESA upgrade radar for tactical aircraft is now ready for installation in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and awaiting its first order.