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Photos of Gorgeous Azerbaijan’s Boeing 787
Azerbaijan Airlines has received the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. With this delivery, Azerbaijan Airlines becomes the first airline in the Commonwealth of Independent States to operate the Dreamliner. … And look at this absolutely gorgeous livery! Simply stunning! Photos (c) Boeing
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Southwest and American Airlines Clip Wings in New York (Video)
Southwest Airlines flight 449 that was just about to depart from New York LaGuardia to Denver clipped its left winglet with the back of American Airlines flight 1104 that was taxiing to its gate. The aircraft involved have been taken out of service for inspection and repairs. Video:
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Eastern is back!
Eastern Air Lines is really back! First images of their first Boeing 737 “Spirit of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker” emerged on the internet today! After an absence of over two decades, the newly re-launched Eastern Air Lines will shortly start operations out of Miami International Airport (“MIA”). Their first B737 previously served with Kenya Airways as…
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100th Emirates 777-300ER Delivered
Boeing has delivered Emirates’ 100th 777-300ER (Extended Range), marking another milestone in a partnership that began over two decades ago when the Dubai-based airline ordered its first 777. With this delivery, Emirates will have 142 777s in operation and is the only airline in the world to operate all the 777 variants. With a current…
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Boeing Delivers 300th CH-47F Chinook to U.S. Army
Boeing has delivered the 300th CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army. The CH-47F has a modernized airframe, Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) cockpit that improves crew situational awareness and the Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS), which offers enhanced flight-control capabilities for the multitude of conditions in which the helicopter is used. “The Chinook…
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Stunning Video About Zurich Airport
This is one of those videos that are an absolutely “must-have-seen” for any aviation enthusiast! It features airport operations at Swiss Zürich Airport, including close-up landings and takeoffs, tarmac and pushback operations. Simply “WOW”! One of the best videos you’ll ever see!
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White House Looking for New Air Force One
CNN is reporting, that the White House is about to search for a replacement of current “Air Force One” Boeing 747-200B . On the surface the requirements are simple: it must be a wide body, four-engine, commercial aircraft – what actually breaks it down to only two possible aircraft types. And since lobbyist won’t let…
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Photos – Condor Boeing 757 Aborted Takeoff FRA
Today, a Condor Boeing 757-300 (D-ABON) aborted its takeoff from Frankfurt, Germany (FRA). Reason is still unknown but according to several eye witnesses (fellow spotter friends) it was pretty violent. Photos provided by retina-photo.net
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MH370 hundreds of miles off course?
While search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 continues, CNN reports, that the flight may have been hundreds of miles off course, traveling westwards in the opposite direction from its original destination. According to a Malaysian Air Force official, who wants to remain anonymous, the plane’s transponder apparently stopped working at about the time flight…
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Turkey – First Boeing Peace Eagle Aircraft
Boeing is helping Turkey improve its self-defense capabilities with the recent delivery of the first Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft. The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) now has advanced airborne surveillance and battle management capabilities, and can simultaneously track airborne and maritime targets, with the first of four AEW&C aircraft it has received…
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Photos – Boeing 747-8F with Seattle Seahawks Livery
Boeing revealed a 747-8 Freighter painted in the livery of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. The livery commemorates the team’s National Football Conference Championship and appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII. Boeing is a sponsor of the Seattle Seahawks and has partnered with the team for more than a decade on programs in the Puget Sound area.…
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Delta Boeing 767 Runway Excursion Madrid (Photos)
Delta Air Lines flight DL415, a Boeing 767-332ER (WL) (N182DN), taking off from Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Spain, bound for New York-John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) suffered a tyre failure during takeoff. The airplane returned to land at Madrid were it went off the side of the runway. Runways 18R/36L were closed following the incident.…
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Video – Last Flight of KLM MD11 “PH KCK”
Last flight of KLM McDonnell Douglas MD-11 “PH KCK” to Victorville aircraft boneyard. The aircraft named after Swedish actress “Ingrid Bergman” started her duty at March 1997. KLM now operates a total of 3 remaining McDonnell Douglas MD-11. Last to be retired 25 October 2014.
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First Flight of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner took to the skies for the first time today, beginning a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery in mid-2014. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, the first Boeing 787-9 will be joined in flight test by two additional airplanes, one of which will feature General Electric GEnx engines.…
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Last Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Delivered to US Air Force
Boeing delivered the 223rd and last U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, fulfilling the production contract more than 20 years after the first delivery. Since the aircraft’s first flight Sept. 15, 1991, it has been the world’s only strategic airlifter with tactical capabilities that allow it to fly between continents, land on short, austere runways,…
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Pictures of Advanced Super Hornet with Stealth and Range Improvements
During three weeks of flight testing the Advanced Super Hornet, Boeing and partner Northrop Grumman demonstrated improvements that make the jet much harder for radar to detect and give it significantly more combat range. Through 21 flights in St. Louis and Patuxent River, Md., that began Aug. 5, the team tested conformal fuel tanks (CFT),…
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Roll Out of First 787-9 Dreamliner (Pics)
Boeing has completed the first 787-9 Dreamliner. The second member of the 787 family rolled out of the Everett, Wash., factory today to the flight line, where teams are preparing it to fly later this summer. At 20 feet (6 m) longer than the 787-8, the 787-9 will extend the 787 family in both capacity…
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Boeing 787-9 Improved Livery
The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, that rolled out of the paint hangar today, features a new, improved livery. This refreshed look for the Boeing family began with the 747-8 and evolves with the 737 MAX. The new livery retains many of the features of the original 787-8 livery, adding a prominent number on the tail…
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FAA Proposes Civil Penalty Against Boeing for Quality Control Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it is proposing a $2.75 million civil penalty against Boeing for allegedly failing to maintain its quality control system in accordance with approved FAA procedures. In September 2008, Boeing discovered that it had been installing nonconforming fasteners on its Boeing 777 airplanes. On October 2008, the FAA sent…
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British Airways – First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Delivered
Today British Airways received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner (G-ZBJB). The British Airways 787 arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport at 12:10 pm local time. The airplane was welcomed to its Heathrow home by Willie Walsh, chief executive officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), the company that owns British Airways. British Airways has announced that the…
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Paris Air Show 2013 – Day 3 – Boeing Highlights
Day three of Paris Air Show 2013 Le Bourget was packed with exciting Boeing order announcements. The majority of these orders comprise the 737. Travel Service orders 737 MAX Travel Service today announced a commitment for three 737 MAX 8s. Based in the Czech Republic, Travel Service offers charter flights to more than 230 airports…