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Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter Completes First Flight
Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter
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TAIPEI, Sept. 09, 2006 -- The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter took to the skies for the first time at 10:38 a.m. (UTC/GMT +8 hours) today, initiating the flight test program that will culminate in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.

The two-hour, four-minute flight was the first of 250 expected flight test hours for the unique freighter, a specially modified 747-400 that will transport major composite structures of the all-new 787 Dreamliner.
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Boeing Delivers Bavaria International's First NG 737-800
SEATTLE, Sept. 06, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Bavaria International Aircraft Leasing today announced the delivery of the company's first Next-Generation 737-800. New Delhi, India-based Air Sahara will operate the airplane.
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Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER Takes Flight
Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER
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SEATTLE, Sept. 05, 2006 -- The newest member of the Boeing [NYSE: BA] Next-Generation 737 airplane family took to the skies over Washington state Friday on its maiden flight.

Painted in the Boeing blue-and-white livery, the 737-900ER (Extended Range) took off at 9:21 a.m. PDT from the Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Wash.
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A380 takes off for first Early Long Flight
Airbus A380
  Airbus
4 September 2006 -- The first A380 Early Long Flight (ELFs) took off from Toulouse this morning. An A380 equipped with a full three-class cabin is set to fly four flights of seven, ten, 12 and 15 hours to and from Toulouse Blagnac Airport with 474 passengers on board, all Airbus employees volunteers.

The first A380 Early Long Flight (ELFs) took off from Toulouse this morning. An A380 equipped with a full three-class cabin is set to fly four flights of seven, ten, 12 and 15 hours to and from Toulouse Blagnac Airport with 474 passengers on board, all Airbus employees volunteers.
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Boeing Confirms Air Sahara Order for 10 737-800s
Air Sahara 737-800s
  Boeing Photo
SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today confirmed a previously unidentified Air Sahara order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. Air Sahara placed the order in the first quarter of 2006 and was listed in the unidentified category on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries web site. Valued at more than $700 million at list prices, deliveries are scheduled to begin in mid 2009.
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Engine Alliance powered A380 takes off on first flight
25 August 2006 -- The first A380 Airbus aircraft powered by Engine Alliance engines took off from Blagnac International Airport in Toulouse, France on its maiden flight on Friday August 25that 10:00 am (08:00 GMT)
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Boeing 737NG Delivery Brings THY Fleet to 100 Airplanes
ISTANBUL, Aug. 24, 2006 -- At a ceremony held today in Istanbul, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and THY Airlines celebrated the delivery of THY's 100th airplane, a Boeing Next-Generation 737-800. Boeing delivered the airplane to THY on Aug. 17 in Seattle. By bringing its fleet to 100 airplanes, THY is continuing its steady growth and expansion program.
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AMC Airlines Takes Second Boeing 737-800 through GECAS
AMC Airlines Boeing 737-800
  Boeing Photo
CAIRO, Aug. 23, 2006 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and AMC Airlines, a charter airline operating out of Cairo, today announced the delivery of the airline's second 737-800 with Blended Winglets.
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Boeing Redelivers 747-400BCF to Korean Air
Korean Air 747-400BCF
  Boeing Photo
SEATTLE, Aug. 22, 2006 -- Boeing and Korean Air today announced completion and certification of Korean Air's 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter. For this modification, Boeing managed every aspect of the conversion process from contract signing, design and production through redelivery. Boeing contracted with Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co., Ltd. (TAECO) in Xiamen, China, for the hands-on modification work. This is the fourth 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter that has been redelivered through Boeing to cargo operators.
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