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China has completed the construction of the first unit of its MA 600 turboprop

Posted in avianews by avianews on July 2, 2008

China has completed the construction of the first unit of its MA 600 turboprop, an improved version of the MA 60,china-2 with which it aims to challenge Bombardier or ATR, reported the local media. The ‘Modern Ark 600’ (MA 600) is a 60-seat aircraft, lighter than the 50- to 60-seat MA 60. (more…)

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EADS could announce the opening of exclusive negotiations with aerospace supplier Daher over the sale of its subsidiary Socata

Posted in avianews by avianews on July 2, 2008

According to information obtained by La Tribune, EADS could announce the opening of exclusive negotiations with aerospace supplier Daher over the sale of its subsidiary Socata (more…)

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy opposes the sale of the Airbus plant in Meaulte

Posted in avianews by avianews on July 2, 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy opposes the sale of the Airbus plant in Meaulte, Northern France. According to Reuters Deutschland, Mr Sarkozy said he was against the sale of the French factory, (more…)

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Airbus has selected Swiss logistics services group Kuehne+Nagel and German transport company DHL as “first-rank partners”

Posted in avianews by avianews on July 2, 2008

Airbus has selected Swiss logistics services group Kuehne+Nagel and German transport company DHL as “first-rank partners”. The plane maker will enforce a new logistics organisation from September 1 and (more…)

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Etihad Airways confirmed it could announce an order for 50 to 100 aircraft at the upcoming Farnborough Air Show.

Posted in avianews by avianews on July 2, 2008

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways confirmed it could announce an order for 50 to 100 aircraft at the upcoming Farnborough Air Show. The company looks at both the Airbus A350 XWB and Boeing 787 (more…)

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