DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing, EVA Air Announce Order For Three 777s

DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing, EVA Air Announce Order For Three 777s

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 11, 2012:  Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Taipei-based EVA Air today finalized an order for three 777-300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order also includes purchase rights for an additional four airplanes.

"The 777-300ER is the flagship of our long-haul fleet and will play an important role in growing our global operations," said Chang Kuo-wei, president of EVA Air. "The highly efficient, technologically advanced airplane will enhance the premium flying experience for passengers and will also allow us to open new destinations around the world."

The Taiwan-based carrier is in the midst of growing its airplane fleet to increase frequency to mainland China and new destinations in North Asia. The new airplanes will help the airline position itself as the preferred premium airline in Taiwan.

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DTN News - TAIWAN DEFENSE NEWS: Taiwan Military Held Mass Wedding Ceremony In Taipei - 264 Couples Tied The Knot For Blissful Marriage

DTN News - TAIWAN DEFENSE NEWS: Taiwan Military Held Mass Wedding Ceremony In Taipei - 264 Couples Tied The Knot For Blissful Marriage

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 10, 2012: Couples participate in a military mass wedding ceremony in Taipei May 10, 2012. 264 couples tied the knot together on Thursday, with Minister of National Defense Kao Hua-chu as the witness for the ceremony.

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DTN News - TAIWAN DEFENSE NEWS: Taiwan Military Held Mass Wedding Ceremony In Taipei - Brides And Grooms Rushing To Wedding Venue

DTN News - TAIWAN DEFENSE NEWS: Taiwan Military Held Mass Wedding Ceremony In Taipei - Brides And Grooms Rushing To Wedding Venue

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 10, 2012: Brides and grooms rush to a military mass wedding venue in Taipei May 10, 2012. 264 couples tied the knot together on Thursday, with Minister of National Defense Kao Hua-chu as the witness for the ceremony.

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DTN News - 28TH HAN KUANG: Taiwan Han Kuang Military Exercises From April 16 To 20, 2012

DTN News - 28TH HAN KUANG: Taiwan Han Kuang Military Exercises From April 16 To 20, 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 18, 2012:An ROC marines M60A3 tank lands on the beach in Pingtung County during last year’s Han Kuang drills. 

The first stage of the Han Kuang No. 28 drills, scheduled for April 16 to 20, will feature live military exercises, including anti-airborne operations at the Hsinchu airport, amphibious landings at Pingtung County’s Fangliao Township, and mechanized infantry and support maneuvers starting at the Wanjin base in Pingtung and moving north, MND officials said. (CNA)

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DTN News - 28TH HAN KUANG: Taiwan Han Kuang Military Exercises From April 16 To 20, 2012

DTN News - 28TH HAN KUANG: Taiwan Han Kuang Military Exercises From April 16 To 20, 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 18, 2012: Military vehicles line up on a bridge during the 28th Han Kuang drill in southern Kaohsiung on April 17, 2012. Taiwan kicked off its biggest annual war game, testing its ability to defend of the capital Taipei against a Chinese attack and ward off a blockade of its main naval base.

The first stage of the Han Kuang No. 28 drills, scheduled for April 16 to 20, will feature live military exercises, including anti-airborne operations at the Hsinchu airport, amphibious landings at Pingtung County’s Fangliao Township, and mechanized infantry and support maneuvers starting at the Wanjin base in Pingtung and moving north, MND officials said. (Photo - Getty)

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