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Boeing says the Chinese government has approved orders placed by Chinese airlines for over 200 new Boeing airliners to be delivered over 2011-2013. The orders, for 737s and 777s, have already been placed and announced by various Chinese airlines, with contracts signed and deposits taken. The Chinese government’s announcement of its approval of the deals

American Airlines has become the first US carrier to order the Boeing 777-300ER in exercising two 777 options for the type. “These additional widebody aircraft will bolster our network strategy, particularly the international growth opportunities we expect from our joint businesses with oneworld partners in the transatlantic and transpacific markets,” said Tom Horton, president, AMR

The government has released its terms of reference for the Productivity Commission inquiry into airport regulation. Without pre-empting the inquiry’s conclusions the RAAA welcomes the opportunity to present the operator’s perspective on our aviation infrastructure monopolies. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation for unlimited access to exclusive content

Piper Aircraft  has named Michael C Hinderberger vice president of engineering. Hinderberger, who has a broad background in aircraft development programs, will lead a team of over 140 engineers to work on developing Piper’s new single-engine PiperJet Altaire, due to enter service in 2014. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a

Jetstar Asia has announced the its seventh Chinese destination with direct flights from Singapore to Hangzhou (Shanghai) to commence in March. The new service, to be operated by Airbus A320s, is to commence on March 22 initially three times per week, increasing to four flights weekly by the end of that month. This content is