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Korean Air orders Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing and Korean Air today announced that they have reached an agreement on the purchase of five 747-8I’s by Korean Air. The aircraft, with a list value of $1.5 billion, are the first of the model to be ordered by … Continue reading
Will the USAF ever get a new tanker?
Earlier this year the US Air Force indicated that it was ready to hold another competition for a new Tanker/Transport aircraft to replace the aging KC-135 and KC-10 aircraft, which are becoming increasingly expensive to maintain and operate. Previous attempts … Continue reading
FAA Considers License Suspension for Pilots
The pilots of Northwest Airlines flight 188 that overflew their destination airport by 150 miles may have their licenses suspended, according to the FAA. That is unfortunate for the pilots, but perfectly understandable. I do not agree that we should … Continue reading
Not a Good Day for Aviation
A second embarrassing incident for Delta/Northwest, and a horrific accident near Sharjah in the UAE. Yesterday was definitely not a good day for aviation. Northwest Airlines flight 188 from San Diego to Minneapolis was proceeding normally… right up until the … Continue reading
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Boeing delivers new 777-300ER to Cathay Pacific
Boeing has delivered a new Boeing 777-300ER to lessor BOC Aviation, and Cathay Pacific who will be operating the aircraft. Instead of Cathay’s standard paint scheme, the aircraft is bearing a oneworld paint scheme, that actually looks pretty good on … Continue reading
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747-8 Shake Tests Scheduled
Boeing has scheduled preliminary shake tests for the first 747-8 for October 11. It’s not first flight, but at least it’s another step in that direction. Photo Credit: Boeing