Spotting planes – and people – on a final wander around the Farnborough Air Show
Before taking off, aerospace reporter Dominic Gates shares photos and insights from the Farnborough Air Show and the people he's met.
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Boeing working intensely to firm up plans for proposed ‘797’
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Farnborough deals of the day: Freighters and MAXs and regional jets galore
Boeing and Airbus announced a full roster of big orders at Farnborough on Tuesday. Brazil's Embraer unveiled some impressive letters of intent as well.
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