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Archive for April, 2010

New Plane Programme

Boeingsays it needs more time to advance the underlying technology. Chicagobased Boeing put together a team to “study the possibility of creating a new airplane for the narrowbody market” in 2006.

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Since the 737′s 1967 debut the aircraft has won Boeing more than 6000 orders. The 737 replacement study team has been absorbed into Boeing’s broader product development group. Angers said first deliveries of a replacement 737 are now expected in the latter part of the next decade instead of in 2012 as first predicted. Boeing on named a new executive Elizabeth Lund to lead that group. Lund was most recently director of Boeing 777 manufacturing and replaces Todd Zarfos now the vice president of engineering for the 747 767 and 777 programmes.Elizabeth Lund to lead that group. Lund was most recently director of Boeing 777 manufacturing and replaces Todd Zarfos now the vice president of engineering for the 747 767 and 777 programmes. The 737 competes with Toulouse Francebased Airbus’ fastselling A320 which went into service in 1988 and has brought in more than 5500 orders.

Angers said conversations with airline customers made it clear that requirements for a replacement plane 15 to 20 better fuel efficiency 25 lower maintenance costs would require major technological advances in aerodynamics materials and the jet’s engine and electrical systems among other areas. In response Boeing has now reduced its 737replacement airplane design effort and will focus on technology research and development.

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Unwanted Hummer

Seems no car company is interested in picking up General Motors declining brand Hummer. With sales dropping nearly 50 in the past quarters no wonder there are not that many holding companies that are willing to step up to the plate and save the brand.

Hummer has proven its strength in the new and upcoming Yuppie market however increasing fuel prices caused a significant drop in its sales. GM using the Hummer name after the success of its H1 series which has been used for decades as the flagship of its Army built out the brand to offer more economical versions of its H1. The H2 H3 and H3 SUT were born.

Built on the same platform as the GMC Yukon it shares a large number of components with the fairly popular SUV. The body and overall exterior styling offer the unique boxy look that distinguishes the brand.

As reported Indian jeep manufacturer Mahindra has dropped out of the running for the brand as has the Russian SUV manufacturer that was slightly interested in it.

The kicker came when even the Chinese cancelled negotiations on the brand. China Car News reports that Changfeng dropped out of negotiations for the brand when they concluded that the average fuel consumption for the Hummer brand was too great for the Chinese market.

Changfeng in the meantime has changed its tune and announced it was never interested in the brand to begin with however interest was clearly shown as its management team visited the Hummer assembly plant.

Whomever picks up the brand will have access to widespread technologies available in Chevys truck line such as its Vortec engine line its OnStar system and its sophisticated dealer network.

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Motorhome Hire Comfort On Wheels

Although the name itself is a giveaway for everyone who has been introduced to the activity of motorhome hire there is however a lot to explore when it comes to extracting the juices of this relaxing activity. As a home on wheels it offers you the advantage of being able to carry along almost of the common ingredients from our homes in the likes of beds wash room with a shower zone tables chairs barbecues and even additional items like cycles.

Ideally apt for a group of friends or family a motorhome hire can be big enough to fit in around seven to eight people conveniently. Naturally with the availability of a really pleasant domestic turf at your disposal you can feel more at ease with the situation. A typical motorhome consists of sleeping bunks with seat belts that can be easily folded up when not in use to create more storage to pile up important things for the trip.

These motorhomes come in various sizes to offer travellers with variety when it comes to selecting the space that is sufficient enough to fit the members and the equipments. The variety in option also includes different makes of the vehicles like Auto Roller and Carioca. A large directory of all the options available in the category of motorhome hire can be browsed over the Internet to prompt convenient online booking of the motor vans.

The holiday idea of motorhome hire so to speak offers travellers with the facility to enjoy a comfortable road trip with all the amenities at their disposal even when they ride away far away from their homes. In other words the road trip you had in mind to a place close to nature can now be experienced with a dab of homely comfort that is always welcome especially among people who desire to break free from the clutches of life’s drudgery in a bed of untamed serenity.

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