Andrew Ong
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News release from ATR:
ATR announces sale to Malaysia Airlines and reaches 900th aircraft orderedATR disclosed today the decision by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to acquire a fleet of 10 ATR 72-500s plus options for 10 additional aircraft. The contract, valued at US $ 183 million, has been inked in the presence of His Excellence Abdullah Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and Romano Prodi, the Italian Prime Minister.
The aircraft are intended for the expansion of Firefly - subsidiary airline 100 % owned by MAS - which will establish its hubs in Penang, Subang, Yohoar Baharau, and Kota Kinabalu. The ATR aicraft will progressively replace the current Fokker 50 aircraft fleet of the airline.
These 72-seat aircraft will be equipped with the "Elegance" cabin, Light Emitting Diode (LED), Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) as well as the newest technological innovations in passenger comfort, communications and navigation tools. Deliveries will start in 2008.
With this deal, ATR reaches its 900th new aircraft sold (416 ATR 42s and 484 ATR 72s) since the beginning of the programme. This order also marks an outstanding year to-date, with 63 new aircraft sold in the first half of 2007. In six months, ATR has already reached the same quantity of total orders posted during 2006, which was also an outstanding performance for ATR. Since the beginning of the programme, ATR has delivered 730 aircraft (394 ATR 42s and 336 ATR 72s), and posts a current backlog of 170 aircraft.
The 500 series: New Generation aircraft
With its ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-500, ATR supplies state-of-the-art aircraft with jet-like comfort. The advanced six-blade propeller provides remarkably low noise levels. Low fuel burn and gaseous emissions contribute to make the ATR environment friendly. All ATR models are compliant with noise regulations and have a large margin with regard to Chapter IV (ICAO) noise regulations, effective 1st January 2006.
About MAS
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, is recognized as one of Asia's largest, flying more than 48,000 passengers to some 100 destinations across 6 continents everyday. The airline holds a lengthy record of service and best practices excellence, having received more than 100 awards in the last 10 years. The most notable ones include being the first airline to win the "World's Best Cabin Crew" by Skytrax UK consecutively from 2001 until 2004, "5-star airline" in 2005 and 2006, as well as No.1 for "Economy Class Onboard Excellence 2006" also by Skytrax UK. Under its new leadership, MAS has undergone a dramatic turnaround, which is providing the opportunity for Idris Jala, MAS CEO, to find new untapped market opportunities.
About ATR
Toulouse, Southern France-based regional aircraft manufacturer ATR is the world leader in the 50 to 74-seat turboprop market. In 2006, ATR posted a turnover of US $ 700 million, an increase of 30% compared to 2005. ATR is an equal partnership between Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica group) and EADS.
Congrats to MAS on the order and the 900th ATR 72-500
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News release:
Mandala Airlines places first A320 order from Indonesia21 June 2007
Mandala Airlines has signed a contract for 25 A320s and has become the first customer for the type from Indonesia. The airline already holds the status of being the first Indonesian carrier to operate A320s following the entry into service of the first of two leased aircraft in December 2006. The new A320s will be used to replace old generation Boeing 737-200s on Mandala Airlines' widespread domestic network that extends to over 20 destinations. The A320s will be configured with 180 economy class seats.
More than 5,000 A320 family aircraft have been ordered by customers worldwide, over 1,100 of which are from full-service and low-cost airlines in the Asia-Pacific region. The A320 has a widespread reputation for high dispatch reliability even on short hops, with wide aisles facilitating quick turnarounds for efficient operations.
"With this order, Mandala will enter a new era in terms of advanced aircraft technology and passenger comfort", said Diono Nurjadin, President Director Mandala Airlines, "The A320 will offer our passengers the highest levels of travel comfort whilst allowing us to benefit from their unbeatable economics including but not limited to lower fuel burn, reduced maintenance costs, lower direct operating costs and higher residual values. We are ready to expand our network from West to East Indonesia with the A320."
"I am delighted to welcome Mandala Airlines as a new customer for the best selling A320, which represents a major breakthrough for Airbus in the rapidly growing Indonesian air transport market." said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer – Customers, Airbus. "The airline took a pioneering step by introducing the low-cost, high comfort A320 to the domestic market last year and I am pleased to see this successful initiative leading to a major order from Indonesia."
The A318, A319, A320 and A321 make up the world's best-selling commercial jetliner. Designed to optimise revenue through cabin adaptability and passenger comfort and featuring the most modern and complete fly-by-wire technology available on any single-aisle aircraft, they ensure savings in every element of direct operating cost and provide operators with the highest degree of operational commonality and economy for aircraft in the 100-220 seat category. Additional technology features include advanced fuel-saving aerodynamics, including winglets and the widespread application of weight-saving carbon fibre composite.
The A320 Family's optimised cabin cross-section - the widest single-aisle fuselage on the market - sets new standards for passenger cabin flexibility in this segment. It allows for top-of-the-range comfort with wider seats and aisles, or an extra-wide aisle for the fast turnarounds that are essential in the low-cost markets. Furthermore, the superior cabin size and shape allow larger overhead stowage to be fitted for faster boarding and deplaning as well as greater convenience.
Airbus is an EADS company.
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From Airbus:
Tiger Airways orders up to 50 more A320 aircraft21 June 2007
Tiger Airways, Singapore's fast growing low-fare carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an additional 30 Airbus A320s and 20 options. Tiger Airways currently operates a fleet of nine A320s, with 11 more to be delivered by 2010. With the latest order, Tiger Airways' fleet has the ability to grow to 70 Airbus aircraft. The MoU was signed at the 47th International Paris Air Show.
The A320s will be deployed on the airline's regional network in South East Asia that currently extends to 15 cities in seven countries, and will include its new operations within Australia starting later in 2007. Tiger Airways' A320s will be configured in a 180-seat, all-economy configuration. No engine choice has been made.
The latest A320 order by Tiger Airways serves to highlight the outstanding popularity that the A320 Family has enjoyed with both established and start up low-cost carriers in the Asia Pacific region over the past few years. Low-cost carriers in Australia, China, India, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore have ordered more than 300 A320 Family aircraft during the past three years. Almost 560 A320 Family aircraft are already in service with more than 40 airlines across the region.
"Tiger Airways is enjoying impressive growth, and we are expanding our aircraft fleet to meet continued strong demand for affordable air travel across the Asia Pacific region. The new order will take our total fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft to 70, making Tiger Airways one of the region's largest A320 operators," said Tony Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Airways.
"In just two years, Tiger Airways has developed into a formidable success story, and we are delighted they did it with our aircraft and are continuing to expand with Airbus jetliners. The A320 is undoubtedly the world’s favourite single-aisle aircraft, offering superb economics and high passenger appeal," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers.
The A320 Family's optimised cabin cross-section - the widest single-aisle fuselage on the market - sets new standards for passenger cabin flexibility in this segment. It allows for top-of-the-range comfort with wider seats and aisles, or an extra-wide aisle for the fast turnarounds that are essential in the low-cost markets. Furthermore, the superior cabin size and shape allow larger overhead stowage to be fitted for faster boarding and deplaning as well as greater convenience.
With around 1,600 sales in the last two years alone, the A320 Family is also the fastest-selling jet airliner of all time. The A320 Family includes the A318, A319, A320 and A321. So far, more than 5,100 have been ordered.
Airbus is an EADS company.
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Side question:
Did any US airlines go to KUL in the past?
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They also operate on MD-80s, MD-90s and Dash 8 lah.Didn't know that Lion Air operates the Dash 8
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Air France ordered two more A380s and 18 A320s:
Air France to order two additional A380s and 18 A320 Family aircraft18 June 2007
Air France has signed a Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) for the purchase of two additional A380s and 18 A320 Family aircraft. The two A380s come in addition to the ten it already has on order, confirming the airline’s commitment for Airbus’ all new very high capacity double deck airliner, as well as to Airbus‘ single aisle product range. With this additional order, the French carrier is pursuing its ambitious fleet modernisation and its network development programme, while eventually operating an all Airbus single-aisle fleet.
The first European carrier to operate the A380, Air France will fly the A380s from its Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub to Asian and North American destinations, starting in spring 2009. Air France will configure the A380s in a comfortable three class layout. The aircraft will be powered by Engine Alliance engines.
With 145 aircraft in service, Air France already operates one of the world’s largest Airbus single aisle fleets. The latest generation A320s and A321s ordered by Air France are equipped with updated cabins and low fuel burn, new generation CFM International CFM56 engines. The aircraft will be operated on domestic and European routes.
“The A380 is a remarkable aircraft, setting new standards in air travel, and giving us the extra passenger capacity we need for our extra long haul flights. Hence our wish to boost our Airbus A380 fleet further”, said Air France President Jean-Cyril Spinetta. “With lower emissions and fuel burn per passenger, the A380 is also our response to environmental concerns. Equally our brand new A320 Family aircraft fleet will continue our long history of outstanding results with the A320 Family”, he added.
“We are honoured to receive this renewed vote of confidence for our state of the art aircraft from one of our most valued customers. Air France was the first carrier to fly Airbus aircraft and the first in the world to operate aircraft from the entire Single Aisle Family. Their commitment means a lot to us. We are convinced that our product range, which consistently leads in technological innovation for lower fuel burn, lower operating costs, environmental friendliness, and more comfort, is a major contributor to the success of Air France,” said Airbus President and CEO Louis Gallois.
The A380 carries more passengers further than any extra long haul aircraft at lower operating costs for less than three litres of fuel per passenger over 100 km,. It offers 50 per cent more floor space for 35 per cent more capacity, making the cabin roomier than ever.
Airbus also has the widest single aisle cabin in the sky. Latest innovations comprise a new cabin design giving more space, 15 per cent more useable overhead stowage volume and a measurable noise reduction in the cabin. Furthermore, the new cabin is lighter in weight, making the aircraft even more fuel efficient, a benefit in terms of operational costs and environmental progress. The latest A320 models also feature additional advanced aerodynamics helping reduce fuel burn even further.
Airbus is an EADS Company.
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Large fleet renewal for US Airways:
US Airways signs on with Airbus for fleet renewal; Airline increases order for A350 XWB aircraft18 June 2007
US Airways and Airbus have agreed to terms for the airline to buy 92 Airbus aircraft for the airline’s future fleet renewal needs. Included are orders for 22 of the all-new Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. The 92 total firm orders are comprised of 22 A350-800s, 10 A330-200s and 60 A320-family aircraft – a mix of A319s, A320s and A321s. The transaction, which was announced on 18th June at the Paris Air Show, also provides US Airways with a number of purchase rights for additional aircraft of the same types.
The term sheet provisions for A350 XWB aircraft supersede and expand on an earlier US Airways order signed in 2005 for 20 of the original version of the A350 aircraft. Airbus last December re-launched the aircraft as the A350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body), which immediately set the new standard in its class for passenger comfort, fuel efficiency and range.
”This sets the stage for the next generation of the US Airways fleet, which will be one of the youngest and most efficient in the U.S. airline industry,” said Doug Parker, the airline's Chairman and CEO. “We're pleased to partner once again with Airbus, and we're very excited about the A350 program. We have every confidence that Airbus will manufacture an innovative and revolutionary aircraft.”
“US Airways’ decision to make Airbus single-aisle and long-range aircraft the platform for their fleet modernization and future growth is an important endorsement of our products and customer support,” said Airbus President and C.E.O. Louis Gallois. "There are not many airlines that have as much experience with Airbus as US Airways, which operates the largest A320-family fleet in the world. They and their passengers know us well. We are very gratified that this long-standing partner airline is demonstrating their confidence in the Airbus aircraft of today and tomorrow, as well as in the team of Airbus support staff around the world that will continue to stand behind US Airways’ Airbus aircraft for years to come.”
The A350 XWB is Airbus' newest aircraft model and will be the world's most technologically advanced when it enters service in 2013. Designed to increase productivity and offer unparalleled levels of passenger comfort in its class, the A350 XWB will reduce operating costs for airlines. Addressing environmental concerns and cost-effectiveness, the A350 XWB will be one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft ever.
The term sheet is contingent upon execution of definitive purchase agreements, expected in the coming weeks.
US Airways already operates a fleet of 205 Airbus aircraft, with 93 A319s, 75 A320s, 28 A321s and nine A330-300s. The airline serves more than 230 destinations in 32 countries and territories with more than 3,700 daily departures and employs more than 36,000 aviation professionals.
Airbus is an EADS company.
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S7 Group orders 25 A320 aircraft18 June 2007
S7 Group, the managing company of S7 Airlines, has announced the purchase of 25 Airbus A320 aircraft. This deal marks the first time S7 Group has purchased aircraft directly from Airbus. The aircrafts will be operated by S7 Airlines, the largest Russian domestic carrier.
The purchase marks S7 Airlines’ next major step towards the strategic goal on replacing its fleet of ageing airplanes and rising operation efficiency. Currently S7 operates eight leased A310s and seven leased A319s. Four leased A320 are planned be put into operation during the first half of 2008.
S7’s newly ordered A320s are powered by CFM International CFM56 engines, and will feature a spacious and comfortable two-class cabin layout, seating up to 160 passengers. The airline plans to operate these aircraft mainly out of its three major hubs, Moscow, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk, serving both domestic and international routes.
“The A320 has several advantages which are very dear to us. Incomparable cabin comfort is highly valued by our passengers. We optimise operational costs thanks to the excellent economics, and our pilots benefit from commonality with our existing Airbus fleet,” says S7 Airlines CEO Vladislav Filev.
John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers adds “This renewed vote of confidence for our best selling A320 from a very important Russian customer means a lot to us. We are confident that the new A320s will definitely contribute to the further success of S7 Airlines.”
Designed to optimise revenue through cabin adaptability and passenger comfort, the A320 Family features the most modern and complete fly-by-wire technology available on any single-aisle aircraft. Thanks to most modern design and low fuel consumption, the A320 Family ensures savings in every element of direct operating cost. According to numerous independent surveys, passengers prefer the greater space and comfort offered by the A320 Family cabin including wider seats, while its attractive economics make it a firm favourite with airlines and investors.
The A320 is the flagship of Airbus’ modern single-aisle Family, which also includes the A318, the A319 and A321. Carriers such as S7 Airlines, operating several Airbus Family types, benefit from the unique Airbus operational commonality. All A320 aircraft share the same type rating, and all the Airbus aircraft share cockpit commonality. This allows pilots to fly the whole family, and enables the same team of mechanics to maintain the aircraft, generating valuable savings in training and operational efficiency.
With over 5,070 Airbus single-aisle aircraft ordered and more than 3,000 delivered to date, the A320 Family is without doubt the most successful airliner programme. The A320 Family has more than 180 customers and operators to its credit. Ten carriers from Russia and CIS currently operate 57 A320 Family aircraft.
Airbus is an EADS company.
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Lion Air increases B739ER orders to 100:
Boeing, Lion Air Announce Order for 40 737-900ERsAnnouncement brings Lion Air's combined 737-900ER orders to 100
LE BOURGET, France, June 18, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Jakarta-based Lion Air today announced that the airline has ordered an additional 40 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. Valued at more than $3 billion at list prices, today's announcement brings Lion Air's combined orders for the 737-900ER to 100.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson, Lion Air founder and President Director Rusdi Kirana, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President, Sales, Dinesh Keskar announced the order at a special event at the Paris Air Show. The order was recently included on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer.
"We are thrilled that Lion Air has chosen the Next-Generation 737 to play a key role in its plans for growth and market leadership," Carson said. "Lion Air's selection of the 737 to support its strategic expansion and fleet modernization validates the superior economics and value the 737s offers to airlines. It is the most efficient single-aisle airplane operating in today's market."
The 737-900ER, the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 airplane family, increases the capability of the 737 by carrying more passengers and flying farther.
"Today's announcement is a great achievement for Lion Air as we are the world's largest operator of the 737-900ER," said Kirana. "The 737 is the right plane to support our growing route structure throughout Southeast Asia."
Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005 when Lion Air announced the initial order for 30 of the newest 737 model. In July 2006, the airline announced an additional order for 30 737-900ERs. Lion Air received the first 737-900ER in April when the airplane was delivered in a special dual paint scheme that combined the Lion Air lion on the vertical stabilizer and the Boeing livery colors on the fuselage. The airline will receive a total of seven 737-900ERs in 2007.
The 737-900ER incorporates a new pair of exit doors and a flat, rear-pressure bulkhead that allow a maximum capacity of 220 passengers in a single-class layout. Aerodynamic and structural design changes, including strengthened wings, a two-position tailskid, enhancements to the leading and trailing-edge flap systems, optional Blended Winglets, and auxiliary fuel tanks will allow the 737-900ER to accommodate higher takeoff weights and increase its range to 3,200 nautical miles (5,900 km).
The 737-900ER, with two auxiliary tanks, will have substantial economic advantages over competing models, including 7 percent lower operating costs per trip and 6 percent lower operating costs per seat, and 400 nautical miles more range than the A321, which is more than 9,620 pounds (4,370 kg) heavier. The 737-900ER joins the 737-600, -700, -700ER and -800 airplanes and will share the same industry-leading reliability of the other Next-Generation 737 series models.
As of May 31, 2007, eight customers have placed orders for 169 Next-Generation 737-900ERs. The 737 is the best-selling commercial jetliner in history, with more than 7,000 orders to more than 240 customers around the world. Boeing has more than 1,500 unfilled orders for the airplane with a value exceeding $100 billion at current list prices.
Lion Air operates an all-Boeing fleet and is the largest low-cost airline in Asia, with traffic approaching 1 million passengers per month since the airline began operations in June 2000.
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News release from ATR:
Berjaya Air Orders 4 new ATR 72-500sMalaysian-based Berjaya Air (an indirect subsidiary of Berjaya Corporation) signed a US $74 million agreement with ATR for 4 new ATR 72-500 aircraft. The deal was announced today at the Paris Air Show by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, Berjaya Corporation Chairman and CEO and Stéphane Mayer, who on 1st June succeeded Filippo Bagnato as ATR CEO.
With this order Berjaya Corporation becomes a new ATR customer. These 4 new ATR 72-500s will be delivered in 2009 and 2010 in a 72-seat configuration and equipped with the new “Elegance Cabin” and with the newest technological innovations in the field of communications and navigation aid tools.
The new ATR 72-500 aircraft will replace Berjaya Air’s existing fleet of 48-seater Dash 7 aircraft and would subsequently help to improve Berjaya Air’s financial performance in terms of lower maintenance cost and increase in seating capacity. In addition, the new aircraft will allow Berjaya Air to expand its reach to other parts of the Asean region.
Commenting on the order of the new ATR 72-500 aircraft, Chairman and CEO of Berjaya Corporation, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan said: “These new aircraft will enable Berjaya Air to offer faster and quieter flights to its tourist destinations of Redang Island, Koh Samui and later on to Tioman Island, as well as to increase its passenger capacity and number of flights. It will also enable Berjaya Air to operate more economically and therefore lower its air fares.”
Stéphane Mayer and Filippo Bagnato, stated: “We warmly thank Berjaya Corporation for the confidence it has shown to ATR with this first order for ATR aircraft. With the introduction of the latest generation of ATR aircraft in their fleet, the airline can achieve the highest standards of services and performance with unbeatable economics and comfort. Furthermore, the aircraft is environment friendly, which is an important consideration for airlines today”.
ATR is moreover seeking to build a long-term strategic partnership with Malaysia, given its high quality airline industry and significant potential for growth in the regional market. ATR sees a requirement for up to 100 ATR42/72-500 in the BIMP-EAGA markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines) to mostly serve the rural areas and tourist destinations.
Since the beginning of the year, ATR has received orders for 53 new aircraft, some of them not yet unveiled. Since the beginning of the programme, ATR has sold 890 aircraft (416 ATR 42s and 474 ATR 72s) and has delivered 727 (393 ATR 42s and 334 ATR 72s), thus posting a current backlog of 163 aircraft.
http://bourget2007.atr.fr/press/releases-details.php?aid=765
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I'm going to Las Vegas this Sunday and I have one question:
Is there any airline other than Southwest Airlines that flies to Las Vegas daily and offers air fares at a low cost?
My dad doesn't want Southwest because there is 8 people going and it will cost too much.
Help
:help: :help: Thanks
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The T7 (777) has raked wingtips and the A330 doesn't
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I couldn't imagine how serious the crash to result in death because it is a really light a/c (fiberglass materials) used for recreation sports. At around 450kgs, it is even lighter than an American SUV.That's the same question is buzzing around my head right now
Just got the registration of the aircraft. It's: N51291
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United Flight 897, bound for Beijing, China made an emergency landing at IAD due to engine failure:
United Flight Makes Emergency Landing(CBS News) WASHINGTON A United Airlines passenger jet bound for Beijing from Washington, D.C., made an emergency landing Friday after losing power in one of its engines.
Flames were reported coming out of one of the Boeing 747's engines at takeoff, airport officials said.
United Flight 897, scheduled to take off from Dulles International Airport at 12:23 p.m. EDT, dumped some of its fuel before its return in order to reduce the weight for landing.
Losing one of four engines does not create a serious safety concern, the FAA told CBS News correspondent Carter Yang.
Fire and rescue crews were standing by to meet the Boeing 747 which landed safely about 2 p.m., said Dulles International Airport spokeswoman Courtney Prebich.
A United spokesperson said their pilots took appropriate action in response to the lost engine in declaring an "amber" emergency and returning to Dulles. Airport officials had no immediate information about the cause of the flames.
http://cbs2.com/national/topstories_story_145150541.html
Just by looking at the picture (right) in the link, the plane is N199UA
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RIP to the pilot who was killed in this crash
:Pilot Killed When Plane Crashes On House's Front LawnCHINO, Calif. -- A single engine plane crashed Friday on a front lawn of a single family home's lawn in Chino, officials said.
The pilot, who was traveling alone, was killed. No one on the ground was hurt.
There was no report of damage to the house. The plane crashed about 1 foot from the house.
The registration and type is unknown.
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Air Canada "You and I" (2004-2006)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMnmvnrMWJE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5yWZ5KU9S0
Also this Singapore Airlines commercial; I like the music
SIA Commercial (2004):
SIA 2006 Comercial (fuses the last three SQ commercials from the past):
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But i do heard that "budu" (anchovies sauce) and "cencalok" (shrimp sauce) can explode in high altitude.I didn't know that budu can explode at high altitudes
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KLM/Air France orders more 773(ER)s:
Boeing Statement on Air France/KLM Group AnnouncementSEATTLE, May 24, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is pleased that Air France/KLM Group has again selected the 777-300ER for its fleet requirements. Boeing looks forward to finalizing the order. Air France was one of the launch customers for the 777-300ER and the launch customer for the 777 Freighter.
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Goodbye to the former Transmile Cessna Caravan
Never saw this plane in action before (in Transmile's livery)
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Hope that AK flies to LAX one day....
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Nice pictures from BOM, Vivek
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I'd say the 737NGs because I found out that the 737NGs are younger than the A320s
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Here's my list:
-Malaysia Airlines (B744, B734)
-Singapore Airlines (B744)
-AirAsia (B733, A320-First flight on an Airbus aircraft)
-Southwest Airlines- (B735)
-National Airlines (B752) (no longer operating in the U.S.)
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The paint scheme looks good on the A380
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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Today's the BIG day!!!!!
:yahoo:
(News from yesterday):