McDonnell Douglas signs Chinese deal

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McDonnell Douglas Corp signed a contract with China to build 40 new jetliners for $1.2 billion. The planes will be manufactured in China, which has an option to buy a total of 150 jets. The company has postponed construction of the new MD-12 jumbo jet until at least 1993 due to lack of orders.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, China, Production management, McDonnell Douglas Corp., MD-12 (Aircraft)

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Boeing takes $12.7 billion air order

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Boeing Co finalized a $12.7 billion contract with Singapore Airlines Ltd on Nov 14, 1995, one of the largest civilian aircraft orders on record. The contract calls for Boeing to produce 24 commercial jets by 2001, and options another 43 aircraft. Rolls-Royce PLC will produce the engines.

Aircraft engine industry, Singapore Airlines Ltd. (Singapore), Rolls-Royce PLC

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Aviation: news in brief

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Boeing Co will redesign its fleet of 747 jets to incorporate engine mount modifications that will make the planes safer. Transportation Secretary Federico F. Pena negotiated airline accords between Australia and Russia. He also ordered air quality inspections on commercial flights.

Aircraft parts and equipment, not elsewhere classified, Safety and security measures, Laws, regulations and rules, Transportation policy, Pena, Federico

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