July 25, 2008

PICTURES & VIDEO: ATSB starts investigating Qantas 747 depressurisation

The Boeing 767-300 - just made for winglets
Sometimes winglets look right and sometimes they don’t. On the 767-300, it turns out, they look just about perfect. Great pix here courtesy of my colleague Jon Ostrower and Aviation Partners Boeing. If only they made sense on the -200 - could’ve solved all Boeing’s problems.

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:46:22 -0700
Boeing Laser JDAM achieves 1st international sale
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has signed a commercial contract with the government of Germany for the production of Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions (LJDAM) and integration support on Tornado aircraft, marking the first international

Boeing profit falls short - The Age
BBC NewsBoeing profit falls shortThe Age, Australia - Jul 23, 2008Boeing and larger rival Airbus SAS have been selling more short-haul planes, such as the 737 and the A320, while building sales of their new 787 and A380 Boeing Net Falls 19% on Cheaper Jets, Program Charge (Update3) BloombergBoeing profit falls on 787 delays and military contract International Herald TribuneShares of Boeing Fall on 2Q Results istockAnalyst.comReuters UK - Reutersall 82 news articles

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:35:32 GMT

July 24, 2008

Dragon Wings Airbus Industries A340-500 “House colors”

AVIANCA BOEING B767-300 DESKTOP MODEL 1:150 - $27.72
AVIANCA BOEING B767-300 DESKTOP MODEL 1:150 This is for Avianca B767-300 complete with stand and gear. The quality of these models is SUPURB. They snap fit together in about 2-3 minutes. This 767 is VERY detailed and could be placed along…

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Boeing part of $6.9B Air Force contract - MSN MoneyCentral
Boeing said Thursday it is one of several companies selected by the U.S. Air Force as prime contractors for aircraft work. Under the 10-year, $6.9 billion program, Boeing will compete for work in support of all Air Force-operated weapon systems …

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:11:00 GMT
1/200 AIR FRANCE AIRBUS A320 - $13.64
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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737 Boeing Jetliner Column Yoke
737 Boeing Jetliner Column Yoke
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Boeing shares drop following disappointing earnings
Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) shares fell after the second-largest commercial plane maker reported disappointing second quarter earnings. Net income dropped 19% to $852 million, or $1.16 a share, from $1.05 billion, or $1.35 a share,

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Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:46:10 PDT
Are you one of the guilty ones?
By Sinegugu Ndlovu Airline companies could soon start imposing strict rules on luggage weight as they feel the pinch of rising fuel prices, prompting them to implement measures to cut back on fuel consumption.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:53:25 GMT
Delays hurt Boeing\’s 2Q profit, which falls 19 pct - Forbes
The Associated PressDelays hurt Boeing\’s 2Q profit, which falls 19 pctForbes, NY - 15 hours agoBy DANIEL LOVERING 07.23.08, 4:41 PM ET Delays hurt Boeing Co.\’s second-quarter profit, which fell 19 percent because of late delivery of military aircraft Boeing Q2 earnings fall Bizjournals.comBoeing\’s 2Q profit falls 19 percent on charge The Associated PressBoeing\’s Net Declines on Charges Wall Street JournalThe Gazette (Montreal) - Seattle Post Intelligencerall 132 news articles

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:49:02 GMT

July 23, 2008

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Boeing Net Falls 19%, Misses Estimates as Airlines Buy Less-Expensive Jets
Boeing Co. posted second-quarter earnings that trailed analysts’ estimates after rising fuel costs spurred airlines to buy smaller, more-efficient jets that bring less profit to the No.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:13:22 GMT
Airbus 2000 for Flight Simulator 98 / 2000 (PC)
Airbus 2000 for Flight Simulator 98 / 2000 (PC)
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Eight Days in Kefalonia, Greece - PART II
0. The plane was much smaller - it wasn’t an Airbus this time- and I felt rather uneasy about it shaking all over during take-off….

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:59:59 EDT

Airbus A380 Low approach & go-around Manchester Airport

Airbus A380 Low approach & go-around Manchester Airport
Airbus A380 Low approach & go-around Manchester Airport1970sPlaneSpotter1 min - Jul 12, 2008A bit of history at Manchester airport. Airbus F-WWDD performs a missed approach and flyby with a wing wave for the crowds before heading to Liverpool.

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:31:34 PDT
Boeing profit falls on military plane charge
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Wednesday quarterly profit fell as a previously announced charge on a delayed military plane contract offset higher commercial plane deliveries. Klik hier voor het volledige verhaal

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:53:45 -0700

July 22, 2008

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Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-8F2

TC-JFM (cn 29775/279)

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Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:44:47 -0700
US AIRWAYS AIRBUS A330-300 AIRPLANE MODEL - $29.45
Brand new, factory sealed snap fit model of a US Airways Airbus A330-300. 1/200 scale comes complete with stand. Very quick assembly time, no glue or paint required and when complete a truly nice addition to your collection. She measures…

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Farnborough Airshow 2008 - A380 landing

Approach and full landing from directly behind.

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Keywords: Airbus A380
Added: July 22, 2008

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:31:15 -0700

Airbus 2000 for Flight Simulator 98 / 2000 (PC)

Boeing, More Optimistic Than Airbus, Fails to Sway Investors - Bloomberg
July 22 (Bloomberg) — Boeing Co. , with about seven years of plane orders, sees fewer cancellations than rival Airbus SAS from airlines coping with a plunge in profits. Investors say they need more evidence. Boeing shares have fallen by more than a …

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:46:00 GMT
Marrakech-Lille ou l’odyssée terrestro-aérienne
… nne, un airbus, de partance de Marrakech….

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:52:00 EDT
Herpa Wings AirTran Airbus A320 1/500 NIB
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Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:03:55 PDT

July 21, 2008

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Airbus orders top Boeing’s at Farnborough (USA Today)

Connexion by Boeing
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-990 N305AS
Cubbie_n_Vegas has added a photo to the pool:. Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-990 N305AS.