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  2. History of Boeing - Wikipedia

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    The term "Yellowstone" refers to the technologies, while "Y1" through "Y3" refer to the actual aircraft. Fact: Boeing holds over 1 Billion people this year, 2024 and Boeings first commercial flight, in 1928. With the 707 (three engines) was the first Boeing aircraft to ever host a flight in Boeings history. [citation needed]

  3. Boeing Model 1 - Wikipedia

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    The Boeing Model 1, also known as the B & W Seaplane, was a United States single-engine biplane seaplane aircraft. It was the first Boeing product and carried the initials of its designers, William Boeing and Lt. Conrad Westervelt USN .

  4. William E. Boeing - Wikipedia

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    The company's first plane was the Boeing Model 1 (B & W Seaplane). [15] When America entered the First World War on April 8, 1917, Boeing changed the name to Boeing Airplane Company [1] and obtained orders from the US Navy for 50 planes. At the end of the war, Boeing concentrated on commercial aircraft to service airmail contracts.

  5. List of firsts in aviation - Wikipedia

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    First flight of an aircraft with pneumatic tires: was Traian Vuia's March 18, 1906 flight with his Vuia 1, travelling at a height of about 3 + 1 ⁄ 3 ft (1 m) for about 12 m (39 ft). [ 42 ] First heavier-than-air unaided takeoff and flight of more than 25 m (82 ft) in Europe : was made by Alberto Santos-Dumont , flew a distance of 60 m (200 ft ...

  6. Wright Flyer - Wikipedia

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    His first flight lasted 12 seconds for a total distance of 120 ft (37 m) – shorter than the wingspan of a Boeing 747. [2] [14] Taking turns, the Wrights made four brief, low-altitude flights that day. The flight paths were all essentially straight; turns were not attempted. Each flight ended in a bumpy and unintended landing.

  7. Boeing - Wikipedia

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    While the investigations into the crashes of the 737 MAX were proceeding, the Boeing 777X, the company's largest capacity twin jet and the largest ever built, made its maiden flight on January 25, 2020, [58] but also experienced problems.

  8. See Emirates' first-ever Airbus A350, which will launch in ...

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    After months of waiting, Emirates unveiled its first of 65 Airbus A350-900 aircraft on November 27. The jet has 312 seats across business, premium economy, and coach and will fly nine initial routes.

  9. Category:Boeing aircraft - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Boeing aircraft" The following 176 pages are in this category, out of 176 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. Boeing Model 1;