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Boeing and Singapore Airlines have finalised a deal for eight 777-300ERs valued at $2.4 billion. The airline said the order was part of an ongoing fleet expansion and modernisation program. The deal brings Singapore’s total 777 orders to 85, including 27 of the 777-ER long-range variant. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.

Boeing’s banner week continued Thursday as the US aerospace giant announced deals  for 55 of its 737 airliners from leasing company Aviation Capital Group (ACG). The deal includes a commitment for 35 next generation 737 MAX single aisle jetliners and firm orders for 20 737-800s. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome

Hawaiian Airlines has signed up for an additional five Airbus A330-200s. The Honolulu based carrier now has commitments on 22 A330 aircraft including four that are under lease. It currently operates five A330-200s and plans to use the Airbus widebodies to replace its fleet of Boeing 767-300s. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation

10 Years Ago Sabena announced its collapse on November 7 after it had tried to fend off bankruptcy. Closure of the airline will see the loss of 12,000 jobs in Belgium’s worst corporate failure. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation for unlimited access to exclusive content and past

Bombardier Aerospace has received orders for 10 CS300 jetliners from Turkish carrier Atlasjet Havacilik. The deal is valued at US$776 million and includes options for five additional CS300s, Bombardier said. The Pratt & Whitney PW1500G powered single aisle aircraft is scheduled to begin delivery in 2013 and is aimed at the 100- to 149-seat market.