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Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Completes Major Certification Tests

Moves On To Flight Test Phase

The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, launch powerplant for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has successfully completed a number of key tests towards achieving engine certification from the airworthiness authorities, according to representatives with the enginemaker.

Delta Sends New Planes To Comair

Shows Support Of Struggling Regional Operation

In a show of support for its beleagured regional subsidiary, Delta Air Lines announced Friday it will give Comair 14 new Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft, to replace an equal number of aging 50-seat CRJ-100s. The new jets will be the first in the Comair fleet to sport a first-class cabin.

Boeing Revels In Strong Growth Projection

Company Riding The 787 Wave

Boeing told investors this week it remains on track for double-digit increases in revenue and earnings and says it anticipates strong growth in 2007 and 2008 thanks to its new 787 jet.

Man Tries To Smuggle 700 Snakes Onto Plane

Are You Sure You Want To Open that Bag?

Cairo Airport Customs officers detained a man bound for Saudi Arabia Thursday who was attempting to violate all kinds of export laws by smuggling a certain something in his carry-on bag.