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Boeing Boosts Forecasts After Posting Strong 3rd Quarter Results
The Boeing Company on Wednesday announced that it recorded a 2 percent increase in third quarter revenues, earning $16.96 billion better than analysts' expectations of $16.72 billion.
Volcanic Ash Forces Unprecedented Airspace Shutdown in Europe
Much of Europe's airspace is closed until further notice due to a massive cloud of dangerous ash spreading southeastward from a volcano in Iceland.
Poland to Launch its Own Investigation of President Kaczynski Plane Crash
Poland has announced that it will conduct its own probe to determine the causes of last year's plane crash in Russia, which killed 96 people including Polish President Lech Kaczynski.
Cathay Pacific Becomes First Asian Airline to order 777X
On Friday, Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced an order for 21 of the manufacturers new 777-9X aircraft. With the order, Cathay Pacific becomes the first airline in Asia to order the new type.
Newark Airport Control Tower Evacuated Due to Fire Alarm
Flights were halted Friday evening when a fire forced the evacuation of Newark Liberty Airport's control tower.