Topic: Science and Technology

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: German Union Up in Arms over EADS Executive Pay-Off

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 09:16 PM

	The powerful German labor union IG Metall has slammed an 8.5-million-euro ($11.5 million) severance payment awarded to the former co-chief executive of European aerospace giant EADS, Noel Forgeard. Read full article: 'German Union Up in Arms over EADS Executive Pay-Off'

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Articles: German Industry Cracks Down on Product Pirates

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 09:14 PM

	It used to be Nike shoes and Levi’s jeans. Now counterfeiters are copying more and more hi-tech products, such as microphones, stereo systems and MP3-players. German industry is looking for new ways to fight back. Read full article: 'German Industry Cracks Down on Product Pirates'

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Optimism Grows on Outlook for German Economy

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 09:07 PM

	The run of good news for the German economy, Europe's biggest, looks set to continue for some time, with Bundesbank President Axel Weber arguing on Monday that current growth marks only the beginning of a longer upturn. Read full article: 'Optimism Grows on Outlook for German Economy'

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Articles: GM Rules Out Plant Closures in Europe, But Jobs Still At Risk

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 09:06 PM

	General Motors, the world's biggest automotive company, Tuesday dropped plans to close one of its Belgian plants, but said its new Astra will soon be produced elsewhere in Europe. Read full article: 'GM Rules Out Plant Closures in Europe, But Jobs Still At Risk'

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Israir buys three A320s and becomes Israel’s first Airbus customer

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 08:05 PM

	Israel based carrier Israir Airlines signed a firm order for three Airbus A320 aircraft on 17th April, 2007, making the airline the first Airbus customer in the country. The deal marks Airbus' breakthrough in the Israeli market. Read full article: 'Israir buys three A320s and becomes Israel’s first Airbus customer'

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First A400M VTP arrives at EADS CASA facilities in Madrid to start static struct

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 08:03 PM

	Today marks another key milestone in the A400M military transport aircraft programme, with Airbus delivering the first A400M VTP (Vertical Tail Plane) from Stade, Germany, to Getafe, Spain, where the static test aircraft final assembly is taking place. Read full article: 'First A400M VTP arrives at EADS CASA facilities in Madrid to start static struct'

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Airbus showcases industry-leading cabin solutions at Aircraft Interiors Expo 200

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 08:00 PM

16 April 2007At the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg/Germany which opens on April 17, 2007, leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus will underscore its industry leading position in aircraft cabin interiors and design based around three principles, comfort, efficiency and services, by showcasing innovative cabin designs.

Read full article: 'Airbus showcases industry-leading cabin solutions at Aircraft Interiors Expo 200'

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Airbus starts painting first A380 for Singapore Airlines

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 07:57 PM

	11 April 2007Following timely completion of the cabin installation of the first A380 for Singapore Airlines, Airbus has started the paintwork on this aircraft. Read full article: 'Airbus starts painting first A380 for Singapore Airlines'

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Articles: Cops have Snipermail man in sights

Posted by admin on Friday, July 23, 2004 - 12:56 AM

	THE OWNER of a spam email company has been charged with the largest data theft 'in history'. Read full article: 'Cops have Snipermail man in sights'

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Articles: Verizon Launches Internet Phone Service

Posted by admin on Friday, July 23, 2004 - 12:53 AM

	Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday launched an Internet-based phone service aimed at competing with a growing list of start-up firms and cable companies targeting Verizon's customers. Read full article: 'Verizon Launches Internet Phone Service'

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Topic: Science and Technology

The powerful German labor union IG Metall has slammed an 8.5-million-euro ($11.5 million) severance payment awarded to the former co-chief executive of European aerospace giant EADS, Noel Forgeard.

It used to be Nike shoes and Levi’s jeans. Now counterfeiters are copying more and more hi-tech products, such as microphones, stereo systems and MP3-players. German industry is looking for new ways to fight back.

The run of good news for the German economy, Europe's biggest, looks set to continue for some time, with Bundesbank President Axel Weber arguing o­n Monday that current growth marks o­nly the beginning of a longer upturn.

General Motors, the world's biggest automotive company, Tuesday dropped plans to close o­ne of its Belgian plants, but said its new Astra will soon be produced elsewhere in Europe.

The run of good news for the German economy, Europe's biggest, looks set to continue for some time, with Bundesbank President Axel Weber arguing on Monday that current growth marks only the beginning of a longer upturn.

General Motors, the world's biggest automotive company, Tuesday dropped plans to close one of its Belgian plants, but said its new Astra will soon be produced elsewhere in Europe.