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March 15, 2013

Boeing Provides Details On 787 Battery Improvements

Manufacturing Changes, Better Insulation, New Enclosure Key To Preventing Cell Overheating

A comprehensive set of improvements that will add several layers of additional safety features to the lithium-ion batteries on 787 commercial jetliners are in production and could be ready for initial installation within the next few weeks, Boeing said in a webcast late Thursday. The event was timed to be live at 10:00 am local time Friday in Japan.

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Airbus Delivers 100th A380

Sixth Aircraft For Malaysia Airlines Handed Over In Toulouse

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Airbus have marked a major achievement; the hand-over of the 100th A380 to MAS at Airbus’ Henri Ziegler Delivery Center in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the sixth A380 for MAS.

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Boeing, SWISS Announce Commitment For Six 777-300ERs

Airplanes Selected By Lufthansa Group For Long-Haul Fleet Renewal Of Swiss International Air Lines

An agreement for six 777-300ER airplanes was reached Thursday between Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). The airplanes, valued at $1.9 billion at list prices, were selected for the airline's long-haul fleet renewal. Boeing looks forward to working with SWISS to finalize the details, at which time the order will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website.

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Boeing's Dreamlifter Makes Emergency Landing

Returns To Paine Field Shortly After Takeoff Bound For Japan

A highly-modified Boeing 747 known as the "Dreamlifter" which is operated by Atlas Air was forced to return to Paine Field in Everett, WA, shortly after takeoff Tuesday after declaring an emergency during climb-out.

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Lufthansa Supervisory Board Gives Go-Ahead For Major Airbus Order

One Hundred A320 Family Aircraft And Two Additional A380s

The Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with "Sharklets") and two A380s worth approximately $ 11.2 billion at list prices. The engine choices will be announced by the airline at a later date.

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