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Farnborough 2012 takes off
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12:37 PM EDT, Wed July 11, 2012
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SpaceShipTwo will blast off in 2013 —
Virgin Boss Richard Branson announces on Wednesday that SpaceShipTwo will blast off with its first space tourists in 2013.
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Qatar 787 flag dance —
Flag dance ceremony to celebrate the unveiling of Qatar Airways' new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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ATR 72-600 static display —
ATR, the world's leading manufacturer of regional aircraft below 90 seats, displays their updated version of the ATR 72-600. Proving to be a success at this year's show, the manufacturer has announced 23 firm orders from customers.
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Embraer's Legacy 650 —
Embraer showcase their private jets including the 2012 edition of the Legacy 650 which is making its debut at Farnborough. The Legacy 650 is a large three-cabin jet with a transatlantic range of 3,950 miles and primarily aimed at the executive aviation market.
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Black Eagles air display —
The Black Eagles (modified T-50Bs), formally known as the Republic of Korea Air Force Aerobatic Team, show off their skills at Farnborough this week. They are the only Asian-developed aircraft present at the aviation event.
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Military tiltrotor on show —
A U.S. Marines Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor flies across the sky at Farnborough 2012.
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Boeing returns to the Farnborough skies —
Boeing returns to the Farnborough Airshow after a 28-year aerial absence as it presents the 787 Dreamliner in Qatar colors.
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Boeing returns for rare aerial display —
The 787 Dreamliner in Qatar colors comes in for a landing after a rare seven-minute display.
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European debut for SpaceShipTwo —
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo is featured in a static display at Farnborough this week. The aircraft is making its European debut with a few modifications.
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Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo —
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson announced an expansion for the business' space tourism research and development on Wednesday.
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A380 in Malaysia Airlines liveries —
The Airbus 380 in Malaysia Airlines colors lands after a spectacular aerial performance of sweeping maneuvers at the Farnborough Airshow on Monday.
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Breitling's aerobatic arts —
Breitling is at the airshow in Farnborough this week with aerobatic display troupes -- the Breitling Jet Team and the Breitling Wingwalkers -- who will conduct flying displays over the heads of crowds below.
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The Eurofighter Typhoon —
Multi-million dollar military contracts are already being announced from Farnborough despite it only being the first day. On display, both as in a static and flying display, the Eurofighter Typhoon wowed the crowds.
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Red Arrows with the last Vulcan —
The RAF Red Arrows take to the skies with the last remaining flying Vulcan for a flypast to open the week's aviation festivities.