* Abdulla Fouad partners with GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies on $1MM investment
Saudi Arabia, Dammam; November 15, 2009: In conjunction with its local partner, Abdulla Fouad Holding Co, GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is proud to announce the opening of a new $1 million non-destructive testing application center in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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DUBAI, U.A.E. -- 15 November 2009 -- Libyan Airlines has become a new CFM International customer with the selection of CFM56-5B engines to power seven firm, five option Airbus A320 family aircraft. The firm engine order is valued at approximately $95 million U.S. at list price and the airline is scheduled to begin taking delivery in mid-2010.
Libyan Airlines, based in Tripoli, was founded in 1964 as the national flag carrier of Libya. It operates scheduled passenger and cargo services within Libya and Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
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DUBAI, U.A.E. -- 15 November 2009 -- Tunisair has placed a $180 million order for CFM56-5B engines to power 10 firm A320 family aircraft. The airline, which also took options on two additional aircraft, is scheduled to begin taking delivery in June 2010.
"Tunisair is pleased to announce the selection of the CFM56-5B/3 engines to power its new Airbus A320 aircraft," said Nabil Chettaoui, president & CEO of Tunisair Group. "With this firm acquisition of CFM engines, Tunisair intends to fulfill the operational and economic targets we have planned for the future."
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Beijing -- November 15, 2009 -- GE Aviation of the United States and AVIC Systems of China today announced agreement on forming a new joint venture company to develop and market integrated avionics systems for commercial aircraft customers. The announcement was made as part of "GE's Clean Technology Week in China" activities.
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Business, Municipal Leaders Explore Ways to Move Water Reuse Initiatives Forward
CROTONVILLE, N.Y.--Friday, November 13, 2009-- Water resources, even in developed nations like the United States, are being threatened by climate change, drought, population growth, waste and the growing demand for energy, which requires enormous amounts of water. The United Nations has projected that by 2025, approximately 2.8 billion people around the world will be living in water-scarce areas.
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GE's Hybrid Water Heater, first Energy Star qualified ..... saves consumers up to $320* in energy savings
Louisville, Kentucky -- Open the December issue of Popular Science and you'll find that the GE Hybrid Water Heater, with its advanced technology, pulls energy savings out of thin air. The innovative water heater has won a Best of What's New award in the Home Technology category. This is the fourth time GE's innovative products have won a Popular Science Best of What's New award for Home Technology.
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GE's Hybrid Water Heater, first Energy Star qualified ..... saves consumers up to $320* in energy savings
Louisville, Kentucky -- Open the December issue of Popular Science and you'll find that the GE Hybrid Water Heater, with its advanced technology, pulls energy savings out of thin air. The innovative water heater has won a Best of What's New award in the Home Technology category. This is the fourth time GE's innovative products have won a Popular Science Best of What's New award for Home Technology.
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Seven-Year O&M Contract Covering 529 GE 1.5-MW Machines Highlights E.ON and GE's Services Focus
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--Thursday, November 12, 2009-- GE (NYSE: GE) and E.ON Climate & Renewables (EC&R) North America have signed a seven-year operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement covering EC&R's complete fleet of 529 GE wind turbines installed in the United States. The O&M deal is one of the largest wind services agreements ever signed by GE.