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Assembly of First 737 MAX Wing Begins

Assembly of the first 737 MAX in our Renton, Wash., facility kicks off with wing assembly for the first 737 MAX flight test airplane. The wings will be attached to the first 737 MAX fuselage later this year.

Wing skin panels and stringers were loaded into the new panel assembly line and initial parts of the first 737 MAX spars – internal support structures in wings – were loaded into automated spar assembly machines. When finished, the panels and spars will be transformed into completed wings.

In 2017, the new single-aisle airplane will deliver 20 percent lower fuel use than the first Next-Generation 737s and the lowest operating costs in its class – 8 percent per seat less than its nearest competitor. The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.

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Boeing 777 First Flight June 12, 1994

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Volga-Dnepr Group signs MOU for 20 additional Boeing 747-800F freighters

Boeing (Chicago, Seattle and Charleston) and Volga-Dnepr Group (Moscow) (Volga-Dnepr Airlines, Atran Airlines and AirBridgeCargo Airlines), a world leader in transportation of unique, oversize and heavy cargo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further the Group's fleet expansion with 20 additional 747-8 Freighters (above), valued at $7.4 billion at list prices.

The agreement also adds the Antonov-124-100 aircraft (below) to the long-term logistics support for Boeing and its partners.

According to Boeing:

Boeing and Volga Dnepr have a long history of successful partnership. The Group has already supported Boeing in a number of shipments. The unique technical abilities of the Antonov 124-100, along with Volga-Dnepr's 25 years of global operations and experience gained in transportation of aviation equipment, will further serve Boeing's logistics needs.

For Volga Dnepr Group, adding more 747-8 Freighters will allow development of the Group's scheduled business, AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), and keep the airline's high growth rates. Volga-Dnepr Group was the first to order the Boeing 747-8 Freighter in Russia and took delivery of its first 747-8 Freighter in 2012. These additional 20 airplanes will be acquired through a mix of direct purchases and leasing over the next seven years.

The new 747-8 Freighter gives cargo operators the lowest operating costs and best economics of any large freighter airplane while providing enhanced environmental performance. It is optimized to provide greater revenue cargo-carrying capability than the 747-400, offering 16 percent more cargo volume while keeping its unique nose door.

Volga-Dnepr Group has represented the Russian airfreight industry in the international market since 1990. The Group, which includes three leading Russian all-cargo carriers – Volga-Dnepr Airlines, AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Atran Airlines – has a multinational team of 3,500 employees in fifteen countries.

Volga Dnepr currently operates 10 Antonov An-124-100s and five Ilyushin Il-76TD-90VDs, all modified under the Group special upgrade program and capable of flying to any point of the world. The fleet also includes 14 Boeing 747s – comprised of five Boeing 747-400ERFs (Extended Range Freighters), three Boeing 747-400 Freighters, six Boeing 747-8 Freighters – and three Boeing 737-400Fs.

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Record commercial delivers drive up revenue at Boeing

Boeing has revealed second-quarter revenue increased 11 per cent to $24.5 billion on record commercial deliveries.

Second quarter 2015 results included the previously announced $536 million after-tax charge on the KC-46 Tanker program reflecting higher estimated costs.

Core earnings per share guidance for 2015 has been adjusted to between $7.70 and $7.90 per share, from $8.20 and $8.40, to reflect the impact of the second quarter 2015 KC-46 Tanker charge.

This has been partially offset by strong performance – valued at $0.27 per share.

GAAP earnings per share has been adjusted to between $7.60 and $7.80, from $8.10 and $8.30.

"Record commercial airplane deliveries to customers worldwide drove solid revenue growth, and the strength of our overall portfolio and diligent focus produced significant operating cash flow during the quarter," said Boeing president Dennis Muilenburg.

"Strong operating performance across our commercial and defence production programs partially offset the tanker charge and enabled us to maintain our commitments to return cash to our shareholders and invest in innovation and our people."

"Overall, our outlook for the second half of the year remains positive.

"On the tanker program, we are investing the necessary resources to keep this vitally important program on schedule for our customer.

"We have a clear understanding of the work to be done and we are confident that the long-term financial value of the program will reward our additional investment.

"With our sustained focus on productivity and growth, we will continue to profitably deliver on our large and diverse backlog, capture new orders, and deliver increasing value to all of our stakeholders."

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Boeing completes design for Dreamliner 787-10

Boeing has completed detailed design for the 787-10 Dreamliner, achieving another major milestone in the development of the newest and longest member of the 787 family.

Boeing engineers reached the key milestone nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.

The milestone is critical to every development program because it means the information needed to build parts and tools for assembly has been completed and released for fabrication or procurement.

Major assembly of the 787-10 will begin in 2016, followed by first flight in 2017 and first delivery in 2018.

"With the 787-10, we are building upon our experience and the 787-9 design itself to create this newest member of the super-efficient 787 family," said Ken Sanger, vice president of 787 Airplane Development.

"Through our dedicated team and our disciplined processes, we have optimised the design for the needs of the market and are excited as we look forward to production."

As a straightforward stretch of the 787-9, which entered service in 2014, Boeing designed the 787-10 for superior efficiency as well as maximum commonality.

Ninety-five percent of the design and build of the 787-10 and 787-9 will be identical, reducing complexity, cost and risk across the production system and providing operational benefits to customers.

The 787-10 is the third and longest member of the 787 family.

With a range of 6,430 nautical miles (11,910 km), the 787-10 will cover more than 90 per cent of the world's twin-aisle routes at a whole new level of fuel efficiency: 25 per cent more fuel efficient than the airplanes it will replace and at least ten percent better than anything offered by the competition for the future.

To date, the 787-10 has logged 164 orders from nine customers around the world, accounting for 14 percent of all 787 orders.

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Air France announces the 747 farewell flight, tour of France. Flight #AF747

14th January 2016 is announced as the final day for the final flight of the 747 with Air France.

The airline is offering a 'unique' experience with a tribute flight over France and its landmarks.

AF747 will depart Paris CDG at 11:30am and the flight will take a tour of France. Business class lunch and champagne for all the passengers.

The flight will arrive back at Paris CDG and passengers will then be invited to enter a tour around the aircraft hangers and share another drink.

Book tickets by calling +33 1 56 93 70 28 (outside of France) 10am to 5pm from Mon to Fri.

Fare is €220 each.

Sursa: AirLive.net

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Dacă eram în Franța nu aş fi ratat ocazia...

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Norwegian retires last Boeing 737-300

Norwegian has flown its last Boeing 737-300 from Lasham in the UK to the small town of Bodø in Northern Norway.

With all of Norwegian's Boeing 737-300s phased out, the airline's fleet now has an average age of 3.6 years making it one of the most modern and environmentally friendly in Europe.

Norwegian has given the retired Boeing 737-300 as a present to the National Aviation Museum of Norway.

Captain Johnny Silberg had the honour of flying the aircraft's final flight.

"Its new life at the museum shows the importance of Norwegian in Norway's aviation history.

"We challenged the monopoly and gave affordable fares to all," Silberg said.

The aircraft has operated 40,106 flights and spent 64,656 hours in the air.

It joined the Norwegian fleet in 2006, when the airline had 14 aircraft, 54 routes and 560 employees.

Today, Norwegian has a fleet of 102 aircraft, 439 routes and 5,500 employees.

A new fleet is crucial to success Norwegian is continuously renewing its fleet by taking delivery of brand new Boeing 737-800s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Norwegian currently has 267 aircraft on order, including 100 Boeing 737MAX and 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

Norwegian takes pride in having a modern and efficient fleet as it benefits the passengers, the environment and the company's costs.

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First 787-9 for Saudia rolls out the hanger in Seattle's Everett

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First 787 sent to the desert. PrivatAir N887BA is at Victorville for storage



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@NewsHazbail @airliners_net @plane_spotters That was quick. Any word if this is temporary or for parts ?

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Cam scump...
Glumesc, dar şi la ei postează unii întrebări... cam cum postează şi la noi !

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Boeing ramane cel mai mare constructor de aeronave pentru al 4-lea an consecutiv...

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-orders-idUSKBN0UL23220160107

Business | Thu Jan 7, 2016 12:33pm EST
Related: Aerospace & Defense
Boeing delivers 762 jetliners in 2015, topping forecast
NEW YORK


Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Thursday that it delivered 762 jetliners in 2015, exceeding its target of 755 to 760 planes.

The tally, which includes delivery of 34 of Boeing's flagship 787 Dreamliners in the fourth quarter, probably cements the company's position as the world's biggest plane maker, topping rival Airbus Group (AIR.PA) for the fourth straight year.

Airbus is expected to say at its annual press conference on Tuesday that in 2015 it delivered slightly more than the 629 jetliners it delivered in 2014.

Boeing delivered 120 of its 737s in the fourth quarter, slightly below the target production rate of 42 a month.

But Dreamliner output suggested it was producing its latest, high-tech aircraft at a faster rate than the target of 10 a month. Boeing is planning to increase the rate to 12 a month this year.

Boeing said its latest order tally, which is normally posted on Thursday morning, was delayed because of website problems.

Boeing shares were down 2.4 percent at $135.51 in midday New York Stock Exchange trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was down 1.2 percent.

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First Boeing 727, now restored, takes final flight

The world's first Boeing 727 made its final flight Wednesday, taking off from Paine Field and touching down at Boeing Field, where it will be on display at the Museum of Flight.

"It brought tears to my eyes," former United flight attendant Lana Thompson said. "It really did. It was like oh my gosh, it really is the end of an era."

Boeing delivered the 727 prototype to United Airlines back in 1964.

The airliner's career spanned 27 years.

After United retired the plane in 1991, it was donated to the Museum of Flight where it has been undergoing renovations for a quarter century.

It took a lot of donated parts and volunteer hours to get it up in the air again.

The FAA granted a one-time special flight permit for the trip and crew of four.

"All the memories," former flight attendant Peggy Verger said. "I started in this airplane, started in this uniform."

Some former United crew members, like Verger, even dressed up for the occasion.

Others, like Julie Airis, brought their old photos as a throwback.

"It was in the day we served escargot, Havana cigars and three or four-course meals," Airis explained.

Visitors can check out the 727 at the Museum of Flight's airpark through the summer.

Then it will go inside the new covered aviation pavilion.

History of the Boeing 727 Prototype (courtesy of the Museum of Flight)

• The Museum's three-engine, Boeing 727-100, N7001U, first flew on February 9, 1963. Until the 777 in the 1990s, it was the only type of Boeing commercial jet with no dedicated prototype -- the first airplane was not kept as a flight test airplane, but was delivered to the "kickoff customer" airline and went into regular service.
• The airplane was delivered to United Air Lines on Oct. 6, 1964, and remained with the company for its entire 27-year service life.
• In 1984, the Museum of Flight's Chairman of the Aircraft Acquisition Committee, Bob Bogash, approached United top managers and asked for the 727 upon its retirement. United agreed.
• On Jan. 13, 1991, the airplane -- repainted in its original United colors -- went to Boeing Field for a final acceptance ceremony at the Museum. It made one last flight to the museum's Paine Field Restoration Center. Bogash, a Boeing Company veteran of 30 years, became the 727 restoration project manager.
• United removed many of the major parts on the airplane, to use as spares for its remaining fleet of 727s. The museum was left with a significant challenge with its goal to restore the airplane to airworthy condition.
• After a few idle years, the restoration began in earnest, and grew significantly with the donation of two more 727s for parts. On March 6, 2004, Federal Express donated a 727-100 airplane to the Museum, and in September 2005, Clay Lacey donated a 727-200.

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Umbla vorba ca ultima comanda a United pentru 737-700 a fost pentru un pret de "putin peste 20mil. USD" / bucata. (Probabil Boeing a facut asta pentru a impiedica o comanda catre Bombardier - ceea ce se numeste popular "dumping comercial" - dar chiar si asa se poate ca n-au vandut in pierdere.)

Listele astea ofociale de preturi au devenit complet irelevante...