In October 2007, Alwaleed ordered a test flight version of the A380: Serial number 002, essentially a second hand plane, which one source said was about 23, 000 pounds heavier than the current version of the plane.

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Since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks there have been no incidents in which terrorists have successfully used sharp objects to take over a plane, which suggests the current policy of keeping even small knives off planes is working, committee members said.

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The company said fares would continue to rise next year, though capacity would only rise by 2-3%, down from the 4% rise forecast in the current year, due to the lack of new plane deliveries planned.

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Current plans call for production of Super Hornet to cease in 2015 as deliveries of the Lockheed plane ramp up, which would leave Boeing with no tactical-aircraft business serving domestic customers other than upgrade and logistics work.

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