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AA Takes Delivery Of First Airbus A321 Transcontinental Aircraft

Three-Class Product Part Of Carrier's Fleet Renewal Program

Continuing its fleet renewal momentum this year, American Airlines today took delivery of the first Airbus A321 Transcontinental aircraft, complete with fully lie-flat First and Business Class seats. The new aircraft is scheduled to enter service next year, making American the only U.S. carrier to offer customers more choices with a three-class configuration when flying between New York and Los Angeles, and New York and San Francisco.

Relief For Malnutrition Shipped To Dubai On Emirates’ 38th A380

Airbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates Airline, And Action Against Hunger Partner To Deliver Humanitarian Cargo

Airbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates Airline, and Action Against Hunger (ACF) have announced a partnership to utilize future A380 Emirates deliveries over the next few years to transport humanitarian support to the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD). Details of the collaboration were shared to commemorate World Children’s Day.

Boeing Huntington Beach Marks 50th Anniversary, Looks To The Future

Played Major Role In US Space Exploration Achievements

Boeing is celebrating 50 years of innovation at its Huntington Beach, CA campus, where accomplishments span from the Apollo program to the International Space Station to current advances in cybersecurity, C4ISR and other areas.

Bombardier And Nok Air Of Thailand Sign Purchase Agreement

Deal Is For Up To Eight Q400 NextGen Aircraft In New Extra Capacity Seating Configuration

Low-cost Thai carrier Nok Air has placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners and has also taken options for two additional Q400 NextGen aircraft, as well as purchase rights on four others. Bombardier also confirmed that Nok Air will be the launch customer for a new extra capacity seating option, which will allow the Q400 NextGen aircraft to accommodate up to 86 passengers.

Low-Cost UK Carrier Flybe To Close Six Bases

Will Continue To Serve Airports As Jobs Are Cut

As part of its effort to "reduce redundancies" which will result in the loss of some 500 positions, the UK low-cost carrier Flybe announced it will close six airport bases, but will continue to serve those airports.

Seattle Councilwoman Urges Boeing Workers To 'Take Over Factories'

Comments Came At A Rally Organized By Machinists

A newly-elected member of the Seattle City Council who is a self-described Socialist has told Boeing's machinists that they should "take over the factories" if Boeing moves production of its 777X airplane out of the Puget Sound region.