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Qantas took 75th Boeing 737

Auckland, New Zealand - Named for famous New Zealand aviator

Boeing and Qantas celebrated as the Australian airline's 75th 737, adorned with a special decal to commemorate the milestone, arrived in Auckland, New Zealand. Qantas named the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 in honor of Jean Batten, a spirited New Zealand aviator who broke numerous flying records in the 1930s. Qantas has been flying Boeing 737s since 1986. This latest Next-Generation 737-800 features...

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Rome, Italy, 09/24/2009 13:52
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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