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WTO Rules on Airbus Subsidy Case

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Ratherbflyin

Yesterday, the WTO ruled on the dispute that Boeing brought against Airbus in 2004 regarding Airbus having received illegal subsidies. Predictably, both Boeing and Airbus wasted no time trumpeting success in the final result. Unfortunately, the final report will not … Continue reading →

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United Considers Narrowbody Fleet Upgrades

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Ratherbflyin

Following close on the heels of an announcement for an order for both Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft, United is now indicating that they may not be willing to wait for the two manufacturers to develop their next generation … Continue reading →

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United Announces Orders for 787 and A350

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Ratherbflyin

United Airlines announced today that they will be ordering 25 of each of Boeing’s and Airbus’ latest offerings, the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 XWB, with an additional 50 purchase rights for each aircraft. United’s President and CEO, Glen Tilton, … Continue reading →

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First Composite Lay-Up for A350 XWB Aircraft Complete

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Ratherbflyin

Airbus announced yesterday that they have completed the first composite lay-up for the A350 XWB aircraft in Nantes, France. The 36 m2 (387.5 ft2) panel for the center wing box is the largest composite structure manufactured to date in Nantes. … Continue reading →

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Will the USAF ever get a new tanker?

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Ratherbflyin

Earlier this year the US Air Force indicated that it was ready to hold another competition for a new Tanker/Transport aircraft to replace the aging KC-135 and KC-10 aircraft, which are becoming increasingly expensive to maintain and operate. Previous attempts … Continue reading →

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