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December 3, 2006
NEWSWEEK COVER: DECEMBER 11, 2006 ISSUE
PHOTO: The December 11 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, December 4), "Will Bush Listen?" looks at whether President Bush is likely to adopt the recommendations of the Baker-Hamilton Commission report and analyzes who in the administration will most likely urge him to do so. Plus: The latest "Health for Life" report on genetic testing, cutting-edge brain tumor treatments and a possible anti-aging molecule; "Dreamgirls" Jennifer Hudson speaks out, Russia's bullying behavior, Barbie's midlife crisis and an end-of-the-year tax guide.
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Boeing, Air India Celebrate Milestone with 737-800 Delivery
Event marks the first airplane delivery from historic order for 68 Boeing jetliners.
Photo: Air-India Express 737-800
SEATTLE, December, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Air India today celebrated the delivery of the first of 18 Next-Generation 737-800s to Air-India Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India. The delivery also marked the first airplane delivered to Air India following the airline's order for 68 Boeing jetliners, the largest commercial airplane order in India's civil aviation history. The order was placed in December 2005 and is valued at more than $11 billion at list prices.
The 737-800, which can seat 162 to 189 passengers, can fly 260 nautical miles farther, consume less fuel and carry 12 more passengers than the competition.
Air India's order comprised 27 787-8 Dreamliners, eight 777-200LR (Longer Range) Worldliners and 15 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes for Air India; and 18 Next-Generation 737-800s for Air-India Express.
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FORD THAILAND: NEW FORD EVEREST AND FORD RANGER 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
New Ford Everest and New Ford Ranger Double Cab with 5-speed automatic transmission make their public debut at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2006.
Photo: All-New Ford Everest: Ford unveiled the all-new Everest, a 7-seat family Sport Utility Vehicle, at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
Bangkok , Thailand, December, 2006 – Ford Thailand is set to create excitement for motorists and car lovers alike with the public debut of the New Ford Everest and New Ford Ranger Double Cab with 5-speed automatic transmission along with a full range of innovative products and irresistible promotional packages, at Thailand’s 23 rd International Motor Expo 2006.
Photo: Ford Ranger Thailand
For the first time, Ford Thailand will debut two new vehicles simultaneously -- the New Ford Everest seven-seater family SUV and the All New Ford Ranger Double Cab powerful pickup. The two new models come with a 5-speed automatic transmission system which complements the Duratorq common-rail engine offering continuous acceleration, making the vehicle perfect for both urban and off road driving while providing the best possible fuel economy for motorists.
This year Ford Thailand is also ready to ‘Make Every Day Exciting’ at the Motor Show by hosting a mini concert of AF3 stars on December 5 and 11. Other entertainment activities include special DJ spin show, a one-hour Q&A “Motor Talk” session with the racers of the Ford Racing Thailand team and warm welcome from the “Happy Feet” mascots.
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and 108 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Motor Credit Company. More information on Ford’s products is available at www.fordvehicles.com.
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