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Qantas Begins Flights Between Sydney and Dallas, Longest 747 Route Ever

Qantas commenced its latest route on Sunday, connecting Sydney to Dallas Ft. Worth. At nearly 7500 nautical miles, it is the longest regularly scheduled 747 route ever operated.
by Brandon Farris
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Photos: Lufthansa Launches A380 Service to San Francisco

San Francisco crowds welcomed Lufthansa's first A380 service from Frankfurt on Tuesday.
by Brandon Farris
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Paris Air Show Order Wrap-up: Airbus Outsells Boeing for Second Straight Year

The 2011 Paris Air Show was the best ever for Airbus, earning firm orders for 418 aircraft worth about $44 billion at list prices, compared to only 47 planes valued at $7.5 billion for Boeing.
by Brandon Farris
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United Airlines Launches Flights Between Los Angeles and Hilo, Hawaii

United Airlines on Thursday inaugurated new daily service between Los Angeles and Hilo, Hawai'i aboard 737-800 jets.
by Brandon Farris
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Korean Air Orders Five Airbus A330s and Two Boeing 777s

Korean Air has announced an order for five new Airbus A330-200s along with two additional Boeing 777-300ERs, with a total value of $1.58 billion at list prices.
by Brandon Farris
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