The GE90 engine experienced its most successful year in 2011,
accumulating airline and freighter operator commitments for 400
engines with a list price of more than $11 billion. This surpasses
the previous record of 250 engine commitments in 2007.
Sees Particular Need For Aircraft In The A330-200F
Category
The 2011-2030 Airbus Cargo Global Market Forecast foresees this
sector continuing to demonstrate its resiliency to financial
challenges and other worldwide pressures, generating an overall
demand during the period for more than 2,700 jet freighter aircraft
having cargo capacities of 22,000 pounds and above.
Transgressions Range From Sleeping On The Job To Improper
Screening For Explosives
Eight TSA workers have been suspended from duty at Newark
Airport for a range of security lapses ranging from sleeping on the
job to failing to screen some bags for explosives.
Pascal Anson Will Create Custom Livery For The Plane
The design of the British Airways aircraft to celebrate the
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be 'The Dove' by up
and coming British designer Pascal Anson. His artwork beat hundreds
of entries in the BA Great Britons Program, and was chosen by a
judging panel including Turner-prize nominated artist and Royal
Academician Tracey Emin, the Royal Academy of Arts and the
airline.
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