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Farnborough News
Sounds like another exciting year over there.
From Associated Press: A new airline, FlyDubai, has announced plans to will buy 50 Boeing 737-800s worth $3.74 billion at list prices. The airline's chairman, Sheik Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, made the announcement Monday at the Farnborough air show in Britain. He says the airplane "is ideally suited to our mission." The Dubai government formed FlyDubai in March. The world's aviation industry has gathered at the Farnborough show amid tough times for airplane makers and airlines due to high fuel prices. From Seattle Times: Bombardier launches new single-aisle plane called CSeries. Business & Technology | Bombardier takes off after Boeing, Airbus with new jet family | Seattle Times Newspaper |
And the restored Vulcan is flying at the show.. was headed there but couldn't get on anything.. no seats for non-revs...
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Couple more for the order books as well
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways on Monday announced an order for 35 787 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes at the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom.
Man, I wish I worked on commission. |
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