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During the late 1990s, Boeing considered replacement aircraft programs due to slowing sales of the 767 and 747-400.Two new aircraft were proposed. The 747X would have lengthened the 747-400 and improved efficiency, and the Sonic Cruiser would have achieved 15% higher speeds (approximately Mach 0.98) while burning fuel at the same rate as the 767. [2]
Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) disclosed an order for 10 new 787 Dreamliners from LATAM Airlines Group, with options for five additional aircraft. This acquisition strengthens LATAM's position as the ...
A Boeing representative declined to comment Monday but pointed to an email last week from Scott Stocker, who leads the Boeing 787 program, to Boeing employees in South Carolina.
The 787th Boeing 787 Dreamliner produced, operated by China Southern Airlines. This article lists the orders and deliveries for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner . As of June 2024, the largest airline order is by United Airlines for 221 aircraft.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its first flight. Boeing launched the 777 Freighter in May 2005 with an order from Air France. The freighter variant is based on the −200LR. Other customers include FedEx and Emirates. Boeing officially announced in November 2005 that it would produce a larger variant of the 747, the 747-8, in two versions ...
A Boeing quality engineer recently criticized some of the manufacturing practices on the 787 and 777 widebody programs and testified last month before Congress.
Along with the 787 Dreamliner, the potentially lucrative 777X is key to Boeing's reputational and financial recovery. However, the 777X's delays have forced airlines to fly older jets for longer.
He also played a role spearheading the recovery of Boeing's 787 program, [18] and was known there as "Mr. Fix-it" from as early as 2008. [19] Shanahan served Boeing Commercial Airplanes as vice president and general manager of the Boeing 757 program, with responsibility for the design, production, and profitability of the 757 family of planes. [3]