seas prite first fli ght The first SH-2G(A) for the RAN first flew in January 2000.
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Boeing and General Electric issued a joint communique on February 29 announcing the launch of two new 777 versions, the 777-200X and 777-300X ultra long-range versions to be exclusively powered by GE90-115B turbofans. Boeing chairman Phil Condit put the developments cost of the two aircraft at US$1 billion. They are viewed as competitors to the Airbus A340-500 and -600.
Buzz Airlines, the low-cost operator established by KLM as part of KLM UK commenced operations on January 4 from London-Stanstead using BAe 146-300s.
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