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Wide Body Report - July 2, 2017

July 2, 2017


Qatar Airways expects to receive its first A350-1000 later this year.  Qatar is the launch customer for the stretched version of the A350.
http://www.gulf-times.com/story/553059/Qatar-Airways-likely-to-receive-first-Airbus-A350-


Airbus has rolled out plans for a revised wing-tip for the A380 superjumbo, aimed at enhancing the airplane's fuel efficiency.  A prototype was rolled-out at this year's Paris Air Show.
http://fortune.com/2017/06/17/airbus-a380-design-wingtip/


Boeing has announced its first layoffs at its South Carolina factory which produces the 787 Dreamliner.  Fewer than 200 workers are expected to be let go, through a combination of voluntary and involuntary separation packages.
http://www.postandcourier.com/business/layoffs-announced-for-first-time-at-boeing-s-dreamliner-campus/article_05e36a64-573f-11e7-bd09-2fe3c806b828.html


Israel's El Al firmed up orders for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners.  The orders were part of a purchase originally announced in 2015, but not finalized until now.
http://atwonline.com/paris-air-show-2017/el-al-firms-three-boeing-787-orders


Lessor AirCap has placed orders for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-airshow-paris-aercap-idUSKBN19A1OW


Ethiopian Airlines has announced a commitment for two Boeing 777 freighters.  The order was previously announced as being made by an unidentified customer.
http://www.eturbonews.com/157732/ethiopian-airlines-orders-two-boeing-777-freighters


Iran Air expects to receive its first Boeing 777-300ER in April of 2018.
http://atwonline.com/airframes/iran-air-take-first-boeing-777-300er-april-2018

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