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Norwegian first airline in Europe to offer in-flight movie and TV rentals.
Norwegian launched a service that makes it possible to rent a wide range of movies and TV shows on board. Norwegian is the first airline in Europe to offer this service. It is available on all of the company’s 60 WiFi-enabled aircraft. Norwegian’s in-flight WiFi has given passengers a myriad of opportunities: Reading and writing…
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Hong Kong Airlines will launch Hong Kong to Xiamen route.
Commencing on 15 May, Hong Kong Airlines will launch the new daily flight service between Hong Kong and Xiamen. Operated by Airbus 320 aircraft, the Hong Kong -Xiamen route will offer more choices for passengers. To celebrate the service inauguration, a fare promotion will be offered, starting from HKD430 *. Xiamen is one of the top tourist attractions in China,…
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Davis-Monthan AFB Receives HC-130J Combat King II.
Davis-Monthan AFB Receives HC-130J Combat King II MARIETTA, Ga., April 3, 2013 – U.S. Air Force crews ferried a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] HC-130J Combat King II to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., today. Aircraft number 5719 is the ninth of 15 HC-130Js to be delivered to the U.S. Air Force by Lockheed Martin since initial contract award…
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Boeing Opens New Everett Delivery Center.
Boeing [NYSE:BA] today opened its new expanded Everett Delivery Center (EDC), a world-class facility which will be the home of deliveries for the 747-8, 767, 777 and 787. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Boeing employees, customers and state dignitaries. “Boeing is producing market-leading commercial airplanes at its highest rates ever,” said Pat Shanahan,…
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H+S Aviation Highlights GE CT7-8 Engine Repair and Overhaul.
H+S Aviation, Portsmouth, UK has added the new generation General Electric CT7-8 series turboshaft engine to its EASA 145 and FAA approvals list. The CT7-8 is currently in production for Sikorsky S-92 and AgustaWestland AW101 multiengine helicopters. H+S Aviation now offers full scale support for engine repair, overhaul, test and field support. “The addition of…
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NASA Invests in Small Business Innovative Research and Technology Proposals to Enable Future Missions.
NASA has selected 295 research and technology proposals from 216 American small businesses for negotiations that may lead to contract awards worth a combined $38.7 million. The proposals are part of NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. SBIR addresses specific technology gaps in agency missions while striving…
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Embraer Executive Jets Delivers First Made-in-USA Phenom 300 to Customer.
Embraer Executive Jets handed over the first made-in-the-USA Phenom 300 to be delivered to a customer on March 29, 2013. The aircraft was delivered to an undisclosed customer who will use it to connect his business network in the U.S.. “This is a major milestone for Embraer Executive Jets and proves the maturity of our…
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Distortions Mask Modest Cargo Improvement.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February data showing that air cargo maintained the modest improvement in demand that began in the fourth quarter of 2012. Seasonally adjusted cargo volumes are 2.5% above the October 2012 low point. Comparisons with February 2012 performance however show a 6.2% decline. This is severely skewed as a…
