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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]
American's wide-body aircraft are all Boeing airliners; however, nearly half of the airline's total fleet consists of Airbus aircraft. American Airlines is the world's largest operator of the 787-8, the smallest variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. [105] American exclusively ordered Boeing aircraft throughout the 2000s. [106]
In June 2024 there were 1116 Boeing 787 aircraft in airline service, comprising 397 787-8s, 621 787-9s and 98 787-10s. [1] The largest operators at that time were All Nippon Airways (82), United Airlines (71), American Airlines (59), Qatar Airways (47), Japan Airlines (46), Etihad Airways (40), Hainan Airlines (38), Air Canada (38), British Airways (37), Ethiopian Airlines (29), Air India (27 ...
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. [a]
In a statement, Boeing said, “These claims about the structural integrity of the 787 are inaccurate. The issues raised have been subject to rigorous engineering examination under FAA oversight.”
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 ...
Lufthansa operates a mainline fleet consisting of Airbus narrow and widebody and Boeing widebody aircraft. [1] [2] The mainline fleet is composed of seven different aircraft families: the Airbus A320 and A320neo, Airbus A330, Airbus A340, Airbus A350, Airbus A380, Boeing 747 and Boeing 787.
Boeing voluntarily told the FAA in April about the potential incomplete inspections meant to “confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on certain 787 Dreamliner ...