The deals represent the largest commercial-aircraft order in history and the firm orders include 130 Airbus A320-family aircraft, 130 A320neo-family jets, 100 Boeing 737NGs and 100 of a new re-engined version of the 737. American is the first airline to commit to Boeing’s expected new 737-family offering.

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Throughout the coming days, ANA pilots, together with Boeing, will fly a Boeing 787 on actual airline routes in Japan using airline dispatch and flight rules. ANA’s mechanics and ground crews also will gain experience with the aircraft in a simulated operational environment.

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The first day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2010 on July 19, 2010 has seen Boeing announce orders for 55 Next-Generation 737-800s from two customers, GECAS and Norwegian Air Shuttle.

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Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced an order for 30 Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow.

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Boeing mechanics have completed the installation of the new General Electric GEnx-2B engines on the first Boeing 747-8F in final assembly at Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington.

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Canadian low-cost airline WestJet has deferred delivery of 16 new Boeing 737NGs and agreed to order an additional 14 in order to smooth out its delivery schedule and help give the airline a more flexible fleet plan for the years through 2016.

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Turkish Airlines has ordered seven more Boeing 777-300ERs, bringing its total order for the type to 12 aircraft. The airline also operates leased 777-300ERs.

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