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Unwise for China to Levy Sanctions on US Firms: Analyst

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China is shooting itself in the foot by threatening to sanction U.S. defense contractors, says Charles Alcock, editorial director at Aviation International News. He tells Martin Craigs, president at the Aerospace Forum Asia & CNBC's Martin Soong why.

Airtime: Thurs. Feb. 4 2010 | M GMT 00 ET

Video courtesy of CNBC.com

 

Airbus: Asia Will Make Up a Third of Aircraft Demand

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Asian carriers will make up about a third of the demand for new aircraft in the next 20 years -- an order book estimated to be worth around $1.2 trillion, says Airbus's COO, John Leahy. He tells CNBC's Martin Soong & Oriel Morrison how the firm plans to cash in on this

Airtime: Wed. Feb. 3 2010 | 11:36 AM ET
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Can Boeing Meet Its Promise About 787's Delivery?

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Discussing whether Boeing has things back under control with its 787 Dreamliner production, with Jon Ostrower, editor of Flightblogger & Martin Craigs, president at the Aerospace Forum Asia, speaking with CNBC's Martin Soong.

Airtime: Thurs. Feb. 4 2010 | M GMT 00 ET

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Boeing On Track to Deliver 787 to ANA by Yr-End

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Boeing is on track to deliver the first 787 Dreamliner to Japan's All Nippon Airways by year-end, says Randy Tinseth, VP of marketing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. He sheds light on what's happening, with CNBC's Martin Soong, Maura Fogarty & Sri Jegarajah.

Airtime: Tues. Feb. 2 2010 | 9:11 AM ET
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Cathay Pacific CEO: Plans to Up Capacity in 2010

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Cathay Pacific's business is beginning to pick up speed, following a dismal year in 2009, notes its CEO, Tony Tyler. In light of this, he tells CNBC's Christine Tan that the carrier is planning modest increases in capacity for 2010.

Airtime: Tues. Feb. 2 2010 | 11:20 AM ET
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Honeywell Spreads Its Wings in Asia

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Honeywell Aerospace has a deep commitment and investment in the Asia Pacific region, says Mark Howes, its president for Asia Pacific. He reveals its expansion plans, to guest host, Randy Tinseth of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, CNBC's Martin Soong, Sri Jegarajah & Amanda Drury

Airtime: Tues. Feb. 2 2010 | 9:32 AM ET
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Singapore Airshow 2010

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AFA's President, Martin Craigs, was invited to Co-host CNBC coverage of the Singapore Airshow 2010. Click the logo to see the video clips and to also read the AFA produced material that was circulated during the show.


AFA Spotlight

  • Aerospace Forum Asia (AFA) is a regional non-profit association of industry professionals dedicated to advancing appreciation of the overwhelmingly positive societal role of civil aerospace.
  • Established in 1986 in Hong Kong as an informal meeting group, AFA today plays a unique role around Asia as a multipurpose rallying point. Membership is by invitation and provides high level business insights and access, together with value adding advocacy activities.
  • The Forum has since 1998, raised over US$350,000 for aviation related charities – particularly ORBIS, the flying eye hospital, via its innovative Aerospace Auction, and charity initiatives.

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