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Southwest Plane Incurs Damage from Tampa Bird Strike

What: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-300 en route from Austin,TX to Tampa,FL
Where: Tampa
When: Feb 27th 2012
Why: While on approach, a bird impacted the Southwest Boeing.

Pilots made a safe landing. There was substantial damage to the plane

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    PARIS, April 12, 2010 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has appointed Antoine Balas as Director of Corporate Communications for France. He will be responsible for developing the company’s communications strategies and engaging with key stakeholders in the French market.

    “France is a major customer and a strong partner for Boeing. Our industrial partnerships in France have been bolstered with the launch of the 787 Dreamliner”, said Yves Galland, president of Boeing France. “We are very pleased to welcome Antoine, who will work closely with the international teams to enhance the company’s reputation and help to grow our business in the country”.
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    What: Qantas Boeing 747-400 en route from Sydney,NS (Australia) to Los Angeles,CA
    Where: Nadi, Fiji
    When: Jan 18th 2011
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