EVERETT, Wash. – Boeing today delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to U.S.-based leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services and its customer, Philippine Airlines
Boeing Delivers First 777 to Philippine Airlines
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Legendary 1940s “Candy Bomber” to Return to North Carolina
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ELIZABETH CITY , N.C. – Last December, Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Halvorsen had Elizabeth City children jumping for joy when he sailed chocolates aloft on tiny parachutes from the “Spirit of Freedom,” a restored 1945 Douglas C-54 aircraft.
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Disabled Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon Jet Removed From Colorado Airport Runway
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi HU-25 Falcon jet was removed from the Eagle County Regional Airport runway in Gypsum, Colo., Tuesday, after suffering a collapsed nose landing gear while landing.
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442 Squadron Received Prestigious Aviation Award
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The British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) presented on November 12 the Back and Bevington Safety Award for Aviation Safety to 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, “for their outstanding service to the people of British Columbia”.
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Dubai Airshow Now Rivalling Paris and Farnborough
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DUBAI, U.A.E. – The Dubai Airshow, which is running at the Airport Expo Dubai in the United Arab Emirates until November 19, is now rivalling its Paris and Farnborough counterparts in terms of global stature, according to exhibitors.
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Air Canada to Launch Calgary-Tokyo Non-Stop Service
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CALGARY – Air Canada today announced that it will introduce non-stop service between Calgary and Tokyo, offering convenient connecting flights throughout Asia with its Star Alliance partner carriers.
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Prince George Airport Welcomes First Trans-Pacific 747 Cargo Tech Stop
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Prince George, BC, Canada – At approximately 0835 hrs Tuesday the first 747 cargo aircraft, using Prince George as a fuel stop, touched down at YXS.
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Airbus Wins Commitments Worth USD 5.3 Billion at Dubai Air Show
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DUBAI, U.A.E. – During the 2009 Dubai Air Show, Airbus announced commitments across its broad product range covering a total of 33 aircraft, valued at over US$5.3 billion.
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First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Leaves Paint Hangar
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EVERETT, Wash. – Boeing moved the first 747-8 Freighter out of the paint hangar in Everett, Wash., Tuesday night sporting a special “light” livery.
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Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon Jet Landing Gear Collapses During Landing at Colorado Airport
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – An HU-25 Falcon jet from Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi suffered a collapsed nose landing gear while landing at Eagle County Regional Airport in Gypsum, Colo., Tuesday.
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