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Happy 100th Birthday, Qantas Airlines!

WIL BALDWIN November 15, 2020

Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (QANTAS) today marks 100 years since it was founded in the Australian outback. On 16 November 1920, two veterans of the Australian Flying Corps, Hudson Fysh and Paul McGinness,…

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Boeing Forecasts Strong Growth in China’s Aviation Market

WIL BALDWIN November 15, 2020

Boeing [NYSE: BA] expects China’s airlines to acquire 8,600 new airplanes valued at $1.4 trillion and commercial aviation services valued at $1.7 trillion over the next 20 years, reflecting an expected robust recovery following the…

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Mercedes-Benz Berlin Plant Boss to Join Tesla

WIL BALDWIN November 11, 2020

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The head of the Berlin engine plant run by Mercedes-Benz has defected to rival Tesla <TSLA>, German union IG Metall said on Wednesday, calling on employees to protest over his departure. IG…

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Boeing Secures Over $800M in Middle East Training and Support Contracts

WIL BALDWIN November 11, 2020

- Qatar Emiri Air Force to receive aircrew and maintenance training support for F-15QA aircraft - Comprehensive support includes pre-delivery training and maintenance, and in-country services support Boeing [NYSA: BA] today acknowledged three foreign military…

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KiwiRail Names New Tar Barrel Tunnel Bypass

WIL BALDWIN November 2, 2020

“The name Ruakanakana is associated with a pā site beside Lake Elterwater that was occupied by the renowned chief Te Rakaitauheke of the Ngāti Kurī hapū of Ngāi Tahu.“The Main North Line runs alongside Lake…

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Boeing Wins Contract for Two More KC-46 Tankers for Japan

WIL BALDWIN November 1, 2020

The U.S. Air Force has exercised the option for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) third and fourth Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 tanker through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) process. “Japan’s new tankers will play…

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Boeing Reports Third-Quarter Results

WIL BALDWIN October 28, 2020

- Financial results continue to be significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX grounding - Proactively managing liquidity and transforming for the future - Revenue of $14.1 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.79) and core (non-GAAP)*…

DB and SBB to Increase Rail Service Between Germany and Switzerland

WIL BALDWIN October 26, 2020

Demand for international rail services between Germany and Switzerland has increased rapidly in recent years. At the Basel border crossing alone the number of passengers has increased by over 25 per cent in the past…

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Emirates SkyCargo Sets Up Largest GDP Compliant Air Cargo Hub

WIL BALDWIN October 25, 2020

Emirates SkyCargo is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine globally by creating the world’s first dedicated airside cargo hub for the vaccine in Dubai. The air…

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Boeing, U.S. Navy to Demo Future Ramjet Missile Technology

WIL BALDWIN October 20, 2020

- The demonstrator will help the Navy determine technical requirements for future carrier-based weapons systems Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy will demonstrate advanced missile technologies that will make carrier air wing strike fighters…