DTN News: Airbus Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 22, 2013

Asian Defense News: DTN News: Airbus Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 22, 2013

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Airbus bullish on outlook for wide-body aircraft orders |Companies ... European Airbus SAS is bullish about orders from China for its wide-body planes, despite recent difficult negotiations over a carbon tax. www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/.../content_16642455.htm

Spirit Airlines Orders 20 New Airbus A321 Aircraft - Nasdaq Spirit Airlines and Airbus announced today that they have entered into an agreement for the firmorder of 20 Airbus A321 aircraft. These aircraft. www.nasdaq.com/.../spirit-airlines-orders-20-new-airbus-a321...

EasyJet plane order rekindles Airbus-Boeing subsidy row euronews PARIS (Reuters) – An order for more than 100 Airbus passenger jets by UK low-cost carrier easyJet has re-ignited a long-running trade spat between the European planemaker and U.S. rival Boeing . EasyJet announced the $10 billion order ... See all stories on this topic »

Airbus shows off new military transport plane AFP Airbus has booked 613 firm orders for the plane, 53 percent of which is composed of titanium and advanced aluminium alloys, and which has a list price that starts at $254.3 million for model that has 270 seats. It is expected to cut fuel consumption by ... See all stories on this topic »

Airbus wins order battle at Paris Airshow The West Australian European planemaker Airbus clinched deals for 90 more planes on Thursday, taking its orders and commitments at the world's top aviation fair to 466 aircraft worth $69 billion (44.54 billion pounds) at list prices. U.S. arch-rival Boeing Co said it had ... See all stories on this topic »

Spirit Orders 20 New Airbus A321 Aircraft AviationNews.net Spirit Airlines and Airbus announced that they have entered into an agreement for the firm order of 20 Airbus A321 aircraft. These aircraft are in addition to the 96 aircraft not yet delivered under Spirit's existing order and will be scheduled for ... See all stories on this topic »

Singapore Airlines Orders More Airbus A350s MENAFN.COM Text Size. Singapore Airlines Orders More Airbus A350s. Jun 21, 2013 (Menafn - M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --Singapore Airlines (SIA) has increased its orders for the Airbus A350 XWB with an additional 30 A350-900s, plus options for a further 20 aircraft. See all stories on this topic »

Airbus-Boeing $129b order 'tests patience of buyers' Times of Oman Paris: Boeing and Airbus pulled in $129 billion in fresh business at the Paris Air Show with ordersfor 848 aircraft, straining their production lines as much as the patience of buyers forced to wait years for their jets. Airbus moved ahead with deals ... See all stories on this topic »

Airbus Calls 777X “Very Heavy Paper Aircraft” Aviation Week Airbus reached orders and commitments for 466 additional aircraft of all series at the Paris air show. Included are commitments for 25 A350s from Air France, 30 for Singapore Airlines, 10 for United Airlines and four for SriLankan Airlines. Airbus also ... See all stories on this topic »

Plane makers squeeze suppliers as sales soar euronews PARIS (Reuters) – It should be a bonanza for suppliers: $135 billion (87.13 billion pounds) in neworders booked by Boeing and Airbus  at the Paris Airshow this week. Yet companies that make everything from overhead bins to cockpit ... See all stories on this topic »

Doric unveils $8 billion Airbus A380 order euronews ... for this aircraft,” Mark Lapidus, chief executive of Doric Lease Corp, said at the Paris Airshow. “If anything, we are perhaps under-ordering the A380.” Airbus sales chief John Leahy reiterated his 2013 target for 25 A380 orders following the ... See all stories on this topic »

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DTN News: Airbus Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 22, 2013

Asian Defense News: DTN News: Airbus Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 22, 2013

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AN ENTIRELY NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE A350 XWB FIRST FLIGHT WITH AIRBUS’ LATEST “SHAPING EFFICIENCY” ISSUE

21 JUNE 2013 FEATURE STORY

Relive A350 XWB first flight with Airbus’ latest “Shaping Efficiency” magazine issue Airbus has published the latest edition of its...

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THE A350 XWB DAZZLES DURING ITS DEBUT LE BOURGET FLY-BY

21 JUNE 2013 FEATURE STORY

As far as the visitors to the Paris Air Show were concerned, Airbus saved the best for last. As part of its third test flight from Airbus’ Toulouse...

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AIRBUS AND EADS CELEBRATE RECRUITMENT EFFORTS WITH FLASH GRAFFITI EVENT

21 JUNE 2013 FEATURE STORY

The persistent rain at this week’s Paris Air Show held off just long enough for Airbus and its EADS parent company to bring a festive atmosphere into...

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A RED-CARPET WELCOME FOR THE FRENCH PRESIDENT

21 JUNE 2013 FEATURE STORY

An Airbus Military A400M provided quite the entrance today for French President Franҫois Hollande, who visited the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget...

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THE A380: PLEASING AIRLINES AND PASSENGERS WORLDWIDE

21 JUNE 2013 FEATURE STORY

Just as the A380 has dominated the Paris Air Show with an impressive presence this week at Le Bourget Airport, the double-deck jetliner is becoming...

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DTN News: Paris Air Show Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 22, 2013

Asian Defense News: DTN News: Paris Air Show Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 22, 2013

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 22, 2013: Comprehensive daily news related to Paris Air Show from Le Bourget, France.

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*International Media on Paris Air Show Related News

Airbus A350 flies over Paris Air Show Pensacola News Journal The new Airbus A 350 flies over Le Bourget airport near Paris on June 21, 2013 during the 50th International Paris Air show. / Eric Feferberg, AFP/Getty Images. USA Today. by Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY. USA Today. by Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY. Filed ... See all stories on this topic »

Russia's latest fighter wows crowds at Paris Air Show New Straits Times A Russian air force Sukhoi su-139 fighter jet performs in the air during the Air Show 2013 at Le Bourget, France, 18 June 2013. France is celebrating its 50th International Paris Air Show, which will take place form 17 to 23 June 2013. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT. See all stories on this topic »

Airbus shows off new military transport plane New Straits Times The plane, offering an exceptional range of capabilities, was a highlight of the fifth day of the 50th Paris Air Show when the gates were also thrown open to the public. French President Francois Hollande, flew in to the show in one of the first Airbus ... See all stories on this topic »

Emirates, SAA bag global, African airline awards The Guardian Nigeria Meanwhile, South African Airways (SAA) has also been named the best airline in Africa, according to a global customer satisfaction survey during the Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony hosted at the 50th International Paris Air Show recently. This ... See all stories on this topic »

Aircraft exporter to spread its wings abroad Chinadaily USA ... of the two-seater FC-1 Fierce Dragon and plan to introduce it to the international market in three to four years," Ma Zhiping, general manager of China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corp, said at the 50th International Paris Air Show ... See all stories on this topic »

Florida Realtors take part in Gov. Scott's business mission to France Destin Log Rick Scott and other key business leaders to show French companies and individuals that “Florida is a great place to do business.” The trade mission took place from June 16-21 at the 50th International Paris Air Show. “The purpose of the governor's ... See all stories on this topic »

US wins gold in International Rocketry Challenge CBS News The 50th Paris Air Show takes off (pictures). The 4-H rocket club members, Daniel Kelton and brothers Mark and Matthew Janecka, took the title back from the French team who came in second. Their rocket launched 703 feet, which was only 47 feet short of ... See all stories on this topic » 50th International Paris Air Show Minister Fast attends the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget exhibition centre. The Paris Air Showbrings together all the industry's players across the globe to ... www.international.gc.ca/commerce/visit.../paris-2013.aspx?lan... 50th International Paris Air Show | News from France - France.com The Le Bourget Air Show has witnessed aerobatic maneuvers by pilots flying the Yak-130 combat trainer, while visitors were offered a glimpse of the new Sukhoi ... news.france.com/news/50th-international-paris-air-show Qatar Airways at 50th International Paris Air Show 2013 | LinkedIn Qatar Airways had a strong presence at the Paris Air Show 2013 held at Le Bourget this week. Tens of thousands of trade visitors, VIPs, industry guests and the ... www.linkedin.com/.../Qatar-Airways-50th-International-Paris-...

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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated June 21, 2013

Asian Defense News: DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated June 21, 2013
Source: U.S. DoD issued No.  456-13 June 21, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 21, 2013: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued  June 21, 2013  are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY

             Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., was awarded a sole-source, cost-plus-incentive-fee contract modification to contract HQ0276-13-C-0001.  The total value of this effort is $126,000,000, increasing the total contract value from $53,446,254 to $179,446,254.  Under this modification, the contractor will procure the material required to manufacture up to 29 SM-3 Block IB missiles.  Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz.  with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2016.  Fiscal 2013 Defense Wide Procurement funds will be used to fund this effort.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This is not a foreign military sales acquisition.  Missile Defense Agency, Dahlgren, Va., is the contracting activity.

 ARMY

             Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company LLC, Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $25,590,800 for the services in support of beach restoration project in Monmouth, N.J.  Fiscal 2013 procurement funds are being obligated on this award.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with four bids received.  The Army Corps of Engineers, New York, N.Y., is the contracting activity (W912DS-13-C-0033).

             Etcon Inc., doing business as JHL Construction, Gatesville, Texas, was awarded a firm-fixed-price, multi-year contract with a maximum value of $22,130,444 for paving services at Fort Hood, Texas.  Type of appropriation will be determined with each order.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with seven bids received.  The Army Contracting Command, Fort Hood, Texas, is the contracting activity (W91151-13-D-0009).

             Aerostar SES LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a firm-fixed-price, multi-year contract with a maximum value of $10,000,000 for environmental remediation services.  Fiscal 2013 military construction funds are being obligated on this award.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (W912EP-13-D-0028).

  AIR FORCE

             Boeing Co., Springfield, Va., has been awarded a $15,940,000 modification (P00006) for the Combat Track II (CTII) sustainment contract (FA8707-11-D-0002) for CTII sustainment and tech refresh.  The total cumulative value of the contract is $30,310,000.   No money is being obligated at this time.  Work will be performed at Chantilly, Va., and is expected to be completed by June 25, 2016.  This is a sole-source acquisition.  The contracting activity is Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/HBBI, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass.

 NAVY

             BAE San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $15,361,658 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-4407) to exercise an option for the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) fiscal 2013 dry-docking selected restricted availability.  This option exercise is for the multi-ship, multi-option program for the LPD 17 class.  BAE San Diego Ship Repair will provide planning, repair, alteration and material support services for LPD 17class modernization.  Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by June 2014.  Fiscal 2013 Operations & Maintenance, Navy funding in the amount of $15,361,658 will be obligated at the time of award.  Contract funds in the amount of $15,361,658 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

             The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., is being awarded a $10,399,592 cost-reimbursement contract for research and development in support of the biologically derived Medicines on Demand program to provide battlefield medical supply for front line military medics that is responsive to emergency settings and emergent in-theater needs. This two-year contract includes one, two-year option which, if exercised, would bring the potential value of this contract to $21,784,843.  Work will be performed in Cambridge, Mass., and work is expected to be completed June 20, 2015.  Fiscal 2013 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funds in the amount of $10,399,592 will be obligated at the time of award.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was competitively procured via a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency broad agency announcement (BAA 12-37), and published on the Federal Business Opportunities website, with 12 proposals received and three were selected for award.  The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-13-C-4025).

             AGVIQ LLC*, Anchorage, Alaska, is being awarded a $9,135,713 cost-reimbursement modification to increase the maximum dollar value of an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N62470-12-D-7004) task order for the Remedial Action Fieldwork, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Act 1980 and Petroleum, Oil Lubricant and one year of long term monitoring at Submarine Base, New London.  After award of this modification, the total cumulative contract task order value will be $10,795,290.  Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., and is expected to be completed by April 2015.  Fiscal 2013 Environmental Restoration, Navy contract funds in the amount of $9,135,713 are obligated on this award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

            Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $7,562,531 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-11-C-2111) for the continued procurement and development of a Sea Sentry mast and sensor.  Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., and is scheduled to be completed by August 2017.  Fiscal 2012 and 2013 Research, Development, Test & Evaluation contract funds in the amount of $7,562,531 will be obligated at the time of award.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, Groton, Conn., is the contracting activity.

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DTN News: Boeing Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 21, 2013

Asian Defense News: DTN News: Boeing Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 21, 2013

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*International Media on Boeing Related News

Boeing Launches New Commercial Airplane; Highlights Innovation ... "Our airline customers have strongly endorsed Boeing's innovative family of commercial airplaneswith outstanding orders and the launch of our latest 787 ... boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2720

Qatar Airways Orders Nine Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft | TravelPulse Qatar Airways signed agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show the total cost of which will be $2.8 billion at current list prices . www.travelpulse.com/qatar-airways-orders-nine-boeing-7773...

Boeing Launches New Commercial Airplane; Highlights Innovation, Efficiency ... Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Boeing enjoyed a strong and productive Paris Air Show launching its newest model, the 787-10 Dreamliner, announcing important commercial airplane orders and strengthening alliances and relationships with ... See all stories on this topic »

Boeing Lands with More Orders in Paris - Analyst Blog NASDAQ The Boeing Company ( BA ) has received a firm order from Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair Holdings plc ( RYAAY ) to deliver 175 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes at the Paris Air Show. This order, originally announced as a commitment in March, is worth ... See all stories on this topic »

Ryanair finalised a firm order with Boeing for 175 new 737-800 aircraft RusTourismNews Ryanair, Europe's only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), today (19 June) finalised a firm order withBoeing for 175 new 737-800 aircraft in a deal worth $15.6 billion at current list prices, which will allow Ryanair to grow its fleet to more than 400 ... See all stories on this topic »

Airbus-Boeing $129 Billion Orders Tests Buyers' Patience Businessweek Boeing Co (BA). and Airbus SAS pulled in $129 billion in fresh business at the Paris Air Show withorders for 848 aircraft, straining their production lines as much as the patience of buyers forced to wait years for their jets. Airbus moved ahead with ... See all stories on this topic »

Airbus, Boeing win big orders Peninsula On-line LE BOURGET: Aerospace giants Airbus and Boeing racked up orders at the 50th Paris Air Show while Embraer of Brazil and prop-jet specialist ATR also hailed milestone results, signs that the sector is flying high, analysts said yesterday. Airbus was the ... See all stories on this topic »

United Orders Additional Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft Travel Agent In addition to its recent order for Boeing Dreamliners, United Airlines reports an order with Airbus for new A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement converts United's existing order for 25 A350-900s into A350-1000s and adds 10 firm orders for A350-1000s ... See all stories on this topic »

Boeing unveils $38 bn in firm orders at air show Zee News Le Bourget (France): US aerospace giant Boeing said Thursday that it had booked firm aircraft orders worth up to USD 38 billion at the Paris Air Show. In a French-language statement that hailed the show as "a great millesime," a term used for fine ... See all stories on this topic »

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