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Embraer launches KC-390 military transport jet program

During the seventh edition of the Latin America Aero and Defence (LAAD) trade fair, which takes place from April 14 to 17, at Riocentro, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Embraer signed a contract with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) for the KC-390 military transport aircraft program. The event was attended by the Minister

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Embraer delivers 40 aircraft during first quarter of 2009

Embraer delivered 40 aircraft to the Commercial and Executive aviation segments during the first quarter of 2009. On March 31, 2009, the Company’s firm order backlog totaled US$ 19.7 billion. Of the 40 aircraft delivered by Embraer in 1Q09, 32 were for the Commercial Aviation segment and eight for Executive Aviation.

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Air Tahiti takes delivery of 25th ATR

French Polynesia-based Air Tahiti today took delivery of its 25th ATR aircraft, an ATR 72-500, in a ceremony held at the Final Assembly Line of the European turboprop manufacturer in Toulouse. With this delivery the airline, which operates ATR aircraft since 1986, counts today a fleet of 3 ATR 42-500s and 7 ATR 72-500s. Air

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U.S. Army awards GE T700 multi-year production contract

GE Aviation has been awarded a multi-year contract extension from the U.S. Army that provides for the continued production of T700 turboshaft engines in support of both Army and Navy Black Hawk series helicopters through 2014. Under this arrangement, GE will provide its T700 engine family supporting the upgrade of existing aircraft platforms and also

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American Airlines takes delivery of two of seventy-six 737-800

American Airlines took an important step toward a significant investment in its long-term future by welcoming two Boeing 737-800 aircraft into its fleet on the eve of their maiden passenger flights. As American begins the process of replacing its MD-80 fleet, employees, customers and public officials commemorated the arrival of its first new 737- 800s

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Boeing delivers 777th 777

Boeing and longtime partner Air France celebrated significant milestones today with the delivery of the 777th Boeing 777 airplane. The new Boeing 777-300ER also will be the first to bear a new Air France livery and company brand identity.

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Boeing cuts production rates

Boeing announced that it will adjust its twin-aisle airplane production plans for 2010 due to significant deterioration in the business environment for airlines and cargo operators driven by unprecedented global economic conditions. Monthly production of the 777 will decline from seven to five airplanes per month beginning in June 2010. Boeing will also delay previous

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REX concludes sale of SAAB 340A aircraft to SprintAir

Regional Express (Rex) has concluded the overseas sale of VH-ZLY and VH-ZRX, two Saab 340A aircraft, to Polish airline SprintAir. The two aircraft will be ferried out of Australia in the next 2 weeks. This is in line with the phasing out of its first generation Saab 340A aircraft and the introduction of 25 latest-generation

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Airstream awarded mandate to sell RJ-70

Airstream International Group has been mandated by Braathens Leasing AB to remarket a 1994 manufactured British Aerospace RJ-70 aircraft. The aircraft is EASA compliant and a long range variant and is offered for sale in excellent condition, having been maintained to a high standard. It is shortly to have an interior and exterior refurbishment, and

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