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Solar Airplane Starts Journey Across US
WASHINGTON, May 3 – The first airplane that can fly both day and night powered exclusively by the sun’s rays took off from California on Friday in the first stage of an attempt to fly across the United States without… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers 1,000th Airplane to China
- China becomes first country outside of U.S. to take delivery of 1,000 Boeing airplanes
- More than 7,000 Boeing airplanes worldwide include China-built parts
SEATTLE, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and China Eastern Airlines today celebrated… Continue reading
Boeing Starts Building First 777 at Increased Rate
8.3 per month rate is highest ever for a Boeing twin-aisle airplane
EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today began building the first 777 at the highest rate ever for a Boeing twin-aisle airplane. The rate… Continue reading
Boeing, American Airlines 737-800 ecoDemonstrator Airplane Prepares for Flight Test Program
Boeing has completed assembly of an American Airlines, Next-Generation 737-800 to be used as a flying test bed for validating environmentally progressive technologies. The airplane, known as the ecoDemonstrator, is being outfitted with advanced technologies and test equipment before it… Continue reading
Passenger plane crashes in Nigeria’s Lagos
* Dana Air plane had 147 people on board – source
* Witnesses say it crashed into building
* No official word on casualties
REUTERS
LAGOS, June 3 (Reuters) – A passenger plane carrying nearly 150 people crashed into a… Continue reading
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Norwegian Debut in Oslo
OSLO, Norway, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner landed for the first time in Norway today, making Oslo the latest destination on its global Dream Tour. Over the next three days, guests and media invited… Continue reading
Airplane rivals launch joint biofuel project
Plane makers and bitter rivals Airbus of Europe, Boeing of the US and Embraer of Brazil announced on Thursday a joint plan to develop affordable biofuels for the airplane industry.
The airplane sector leaders agreed to seek opportunities “to speak… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers Qatar Airways 100th Airplane
EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) has delivered Qatar Airways’ 100th airliner, a Boeing 777-200LR (longer range), at a ceremony in Everett. The Doha-based airline now… Continue reading
Boeing Boosts New Airplane Demand Forecast in China
The Boeing (NYSE: BA) Company, China’s leading provider of passenger airplanes, projects that China will require 5,000 new commercial airplanes valued at $600 billion over the next 20 years.
“Sustained strong economic growth, growing trade activities, increasing personal wealth and… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers 400th Airplane to GECAS
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Boeing reached a major milestone with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) yesterday by delivering the leasing company’s 400th airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800. GECAS leasing customer Xiamen Airlines will operate the milestone airplane.
“We are proud to take delivery of… Continue reading
Boeing Hits 2010 Airplane Delivery Target; Achieves Strong Order Bookings
SEATTLE, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) recorded 462 commercial airplane deliveries in 2010, meeting company guidance of approximately 460 deliveries during the… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers 200th Airplane to Air France
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air France celebrated on Wednesday the 200th direct delivery of a Boeing jetliner – a 777-300ER (extended range) – to the Paris-based carrier.
“The 777 is the backbone of… Continue reading