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When John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer customers, said in May that he would sell 20 or more A380s in 2010 , he knew the ace up his sleeve was coming from his most enthusiastic superjumbo customer. With 58 already on the order books, 10 of which are already in service, Emirates upped its superjumbo order total to 90 with the addition of 32 more announced this week at the ILA air show in Berlin. While I will leave the virtue of an $11.5 billion aircraft purchase (at list prices) to others, the order itself deserves a bit of added perspective.

When Boeing first designed the 787, the company’s started with a clean sheet of paper, but one thing had to be maintained: the airmanship of Boeing’s last all new jetliner, the 777, had to be engineered into the new widebody jetliner. From the handling characteristics to the checklists and emergency procedures, Boeing challenged itself to start with the 777′s operating procedures and build from there. While the systems architecture of the 787 is fundamentally different from the 777, the legacy of the larger long-range twin is evident

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Carriker: 787 designed with 777 handling in mind

Give Dad a golf trip for Father's Day This Father’s Day, become his favorite child and give Dad a vacation he won’t forget.   We’ve found you the best deals for some of the coolest cities, nicest hotel resorts and most scenic golf courses.  Sample prices vary depending on departure city and date, so book through Travelocity soon to make sure you get the lowest price. Phoenix flights to Englewood (including four night stay at The Inverness) from $388.

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Father’s Day golf vacations from $388

Fly to Florence and Rome This deal offers the chance to experience first hand the art, cuisine and history of Italy .     During this extravagant, seven-day, five-night adventure, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Sistine Chapel, travel the Spanish Steps of Rome, witness the grandeur of the Colosseum and drive along the pristine countryside of Florence.  Book your Italian getaway with Gate 1 Travel through Sherman’s Travel before June 16 for $699. To save $200, use the promo code SHRF200 (if you’re flying with Delta, Air France, KLM, or Alitalia Airlines). If you’re using a different air carrier, use the promo code SHRF50 to save $50.

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Flight and hotel deal: Rome and Florence five-night getaway with air

With five weeks to go until the 2010 Farnborough Air Show, Boeing is getting ready to firm its plans for the international debut of the 787 and 747-8. With a final decision yet to be made, company sources say Boeing has penciled in 787 ZA003 along with 747-8F RC503 to represent the company at the largest air show of the year

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Boeing’s Farnborough Outlook: ZA003 & RC503

Book a flight to Montego Bay Summer is just around the corner and to make sure you take the perfect getaway before it’s too late, so we’ve done the work for you.  US Airways is offering a deal with nonstop service from 28 cities to Jamaica ’s Montego Bay.   Enjoy white sand beaches, duty free shopping and exciting water sport, because Montego Bay is the ultimate Caribbean destination for outdoor activities. Fares are subject to availability and prices may change at any time, so don’t put this off.  Taxes and fees are not included in sample prices.

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US Airways flights to Montego Bay from $142

With the restart of 787 structural deliveries to final assembly, the aft fuselage for Airplane 23, the third for JAL, showed up in Everett on Sunday. Packed along side the fuselage barrel on the Dreamlifter from Boeing Charleston was the horizontal stabilizer for Airplane 25 , which will eventually be delivered to Air India.

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Tail feathers for Air India’s first 787 arrive in Everett

Fly to Sydney this summer Plan a vacation to Australia , and get the chance to go even further down under with award-winning Qantas Airways.  Book this trip and you’ll visit three cities in Australia and get a flight to Tasmania for less than $1000. When you book your trip for travel between July 24 and Sept. 21, you get all of the following: Round trip flights from San Francisco or Los Angeles to Sydney , Brisbane or Melbourne Your choice of two additional cities, including Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne A flight to Tasmania Book this great deal with Qantas Vacations before June 15.  Additional taxes and fees apply, and must be booked with a minimum  five-night hotel stay.

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Qantas Aussie Airpass and Tasmania from $898

Travel to Hawaii this summer Enjoying long beach days and warm weather?   Your summer doesn’t have to end.  We’ve found you the perfect deal so you can put off wearing those wool sweaters and keep working on your tan.  Between August 9th and Dec. 9th, Hawaiian Airlines is offering nonstop service to Maui and Oahu from a variety of destinations. Sample fares are based on round-trip flights and subject to additional taxes or charges.  Blackout dates are Nov.

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Round-trip flights to Hawaii from $330

Plan a cheap flight for summer Waiting until the last minute to plan your summer getaway?  Don’t wait any longer because we’ve done the work for you.  For a limited time, all AirTran destinations are on sale for travel up to Nov. 9.   Whether you’re looking to hit the pavement and explore a new city, or lounge out on the beaches of the Bahamas, the possibilities are endless with the AirTran’s great list of destinations. To take advantage of these fares, make sure to book through Expedia by June 10th 11:59pm PT

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Cheap airline tickets: $44 with AirTran

Everyone needs a break – even the kids – but vacationing with your children doesn’t have to be costly or exhausting.  There are plenty of ways to see a new destination while allowing your little ones to enjoy the experience. With the right preparations, family travel can be fun, rewarding, and affordable

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How to travel with kids (and without stress): Top 10 tips

Travel to Iceland this summer Since the initial eruption in Eyjafjallajökull, the world has become an awestricken audience to Iceland’s state of well-being.  While ash loomed over Western Europe and passengers remained stranded across the globe, all eyes looked toward Reykjavik . Fortunately, only a small percentage of the country has been affected by the ash, but unsurprisingly, Iceland’s visitor numbers have dropped drastically since the event. Fear without facts has kept visitors at bay, but the reality is that Iceland’s infrastructure is still safely intact

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Inspired by Iceland: A push for summer travel

Travel cheaply to Philadelphia next weekend Philadelphia is one of the Northeast’s most historical cities, making it great for family travel and history buffs, but beneath its patriotic pride is bustling nightlife, a vibrant restaurant scene and a thriving hub for performing arts. Spend a weekend in Philly and immerse yourself in all it has to offer

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Next Weekend Away: Travel to Philadelphia

British Airways has fought quite a few internal battles in 2010, and today a scandal involving one of its internal publications will escalate the list of headaches for the airline.

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British Airways searches for source of Osama bin Laden prank

JetStar tests iPads in-flight In-flight entertainment can be inconsistent. Some airlines allow on-demand shows and movies, trivia and interactivity, and other offer little by way of cheap headphones and a soda

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Rent an iPad for $8.40 per flight on Jetstar

Four Lebanese hostages freed in Nigeria BEIRUT: Nigerian hostage-takers on Saturday released four Lebanese seized last week in the country’s oil-rich south, a Foreign Ministry official in Beirut said.

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Lebanon Crisis Monitor – Four Lebanese hostages freed in Nigeria

FINANCE: Ecuador Wants Off the Money-Laundering List QUITO, May 20 (IPS) – “It sounds incredible, but it’s just a matter of a letter that wasn’t turned in on time,” Ecuador’s attorney general said in regards to the Financial Action Task Force decision to qualify the country as “posing a risk to

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Latin America – FINANCE: Ecuador Wants Off the Money-Laundering List

'Malicious' software may have existed in PCOS machines, group says “Malicious” software may have existed in automated voting machines, a poll watchdog said, citing discrepancies found by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), the Commission on El… Name rotten apples in poll fraud The Commission on Elections on Tuesday challenged lawyer and former

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Philippines – ‘Malicious’ software may have existed in PCOS machines, group says

Tunisia: President Ben Ali Presides Over Celebration of National Horse Riding Day President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali attended, on Sunday, at Kassar Sa d race course, the Arab thoroughbred horse race endowed with the Grand Prix of the President of the Republic and the race of English thoroughbred horses, born

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North Africa – Tunisia: President Ben Ali Presides Over Celebration of National Horse Riding Day

Los Angeles Want to visit a pre-historic Tar Pit and attend a taping of The Tonight Show in the same afternoon? Travel no further than Los Angeles , CA, home of the Hollywood Hills and an incredibly diverse range of cheap attractions. A vacation to Tinsel Town may seem like an idealistic retreat to some, but flights to Los Angeles can be surprisingly affordable.  Virgin America offers many June flights from the East coast for less than $300.  When I visited LA last May, my round-trip non-stop flight from Boston to LAX cost $179.

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