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June 14, 2013

First Flight: Airbus’ A350 XWB

2,500 Hour Flight Test Program Now Underway

The first A350 XWB left the ground Friday morning for its maiden flight at Blagnac in Toulouse, France at 1000 hours local time. Equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofans, the A350 XWB first flight took place over south western France.

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NTSB Chair Hersman Addresses The Wings Club Of New York

'Love Us Or Loathe Us, Commercial Aviation Needs Us'

NTSB Chair Deborah A.P. Hersman addressed the Wings Club of New York Thursday, in a speech that highlighted many of the board's activities promoting aviation safety.

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Boeing, Thai Airways International Partner To Deliver School Supplies

THAI Uses Newly Delivered 777-300ER To Carry Out Humanitarian Mission

Boeing partnered with Thai Airways International (THAI) to transport 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies onboard THAI’s newest 777-300ER aircraft delivered in Everett, WA. The Boeing-sourced backpacks are destined for underprivileged children in Thailand.

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Cebu Pacific Takes Delivery Of Its First A330-300

Carrier's First Widebody Aircraft On Lease From CIT

Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first A330-300 during a special ceremony in Toulouse today. The aircraft is the first of four A330s being leased by Cebu Pacific from US lessor CIT and will be used to launch the carrier’s new long haul low fare operations.

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Washington State Governor Inslee Cancels Paris Air Show Trip

Taps Rep. Rick Larsen (D) To Lead State Aerospace Delegation

A legislative budget stalemate has led Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee to cancel his participation in an upcoming aerospace trade mission. The governor was due to leave Friday to lead a delegation of 52 aerospace executives, educators and economic development professionals to the 50th International Paris Air Show.

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Global Airline Industry Shifts Focus From Market Share To Profitability

Analyst Frost & Sullivan Finds Merger And Acquisition Activity Expected To Gain Momentum

Historically, industry participants in the global airline industry have expanded capacities and networks and have also engaged in price wars in an effort to gain market share. Currently, however, the industry is characterized by slackening passenger demand and soaring fuel prices. The industry is cyclical and its performance is closely linked to gross domestic product (GDP).

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