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May 01, 2012

China Eastern To Buy 20 B777s

Fleet Expansion To Meet Growing Demand In The Region

China Eastern Airlines has agreed to buy 20 Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range), as the airline plans to expand its capacity to meet growing demand in Asia-Pacific and China, the most dynamic market for commercial airplanes.

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Pakistani Officials Say Fuel Tank Explosion Caused Bhoja Airlines Accident

Some News Report Indicated That Unidentified Lights May Have Been Present

Officials in Pakistan are saying that the April 20th accident involving a Bhoja Airlines Boeing 737 was caused by the airliner's fuel tanks catching fire and exploding while on approach to Islamabad Airport, but some news reports have added a layer of mystery to the accident which fatally injured all 127 people on board the airplane.

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Custody Battle Emerges Over Airline Wreckage

Bhoja Air Accident Airplane Subject Of Dispute

Subsequent to the Bhoha Air accident on April 20, Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority petitioned a court to get custody of the aircraft wreckage. The director of the CAA filed to seek possession of the remains after local police sought custody due to the criminal case involved. Koral police cited Farooq Bhoja for being responsible for the crash and resulting loss of life.

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Boeing Rolls Out First 787 Dreamliner Built In South Carolina

Thousands Gather To Witness Historic Moment

The first Dreamliner to be assembled in South Carolina rolled out of final assembly late last week to great fanfare from the crowd of nearly 7,000 Boeing employees and invited guests. The festival-like atmosphere, featuring aerial displays, music and entertainment, was a fitting celebration to commemorate assembly completion of the first 787 built at the North Charleston, SC, facility.

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Southwest Founder Herb Kelleher To Receive Cabot Award

Company Has Been Profitable For 38 Consecutive Years

The coveted Godfrey L. Cabot Award will be presented to Herbert D. (Herb) Kelleher, founder and chairman emeritus of Southwest Airlines at the Harvard Club, Boston, MA, Friday June 8, 2012. Kelleher will receive the award for his dynamic leadership and creative innovation in making Southwest the 5th largest airline in the United States.

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Air Lease Corporation Announces First Boeing 787-9 Lease Transaction

Dreamliners Included In Recent Aircraft Purchases And Lease Placements

Air Lease Corporation says it has completed transactions covering 11 twin aisle aircraft and two single aisle aircraft. The deals include the purchase of eight new Boeing 787-9 aircraft for lease to Vietnam Airlines.

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