Posts Tagged ‘787’
Boeing Plans First 787-9 Flight Next Week
Boeing plans to make the first flight of the 787-9 next week, a stretch version of its high-tech Dreamliner, according to two people familiar with the plans. The flight, a key milestone in development of a longer version...
Norwegian May Seek Compensation For 787 Problems
Norwegian Air Shuttle has experienced a second technical problem with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner within a week and may seek compensation, adding to Boeing’s troubles after a long list of issues with its newest aircraf...
Norwegian Air Has Problem With Second 787
Norwegian Air Shuttle has experienced its second technical problem with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner within a week and is frustrated with the time taken to resolve these issues, it said on Monday. Budget airline Norwegian was...
WestJet To Purchase 65 Boeing 737 MAX
Canada’s WestJet Airlines said on Thursday it has reached a preliminary agreement to purchase 65 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing. Calgary-based WestJet said it expects to sign a final purchase agreement with Boeing be...
Ethiopian Confident in 787 As Profits Rise
Ethiopian Airlines, one of whose Boeing 787 Dreamliners caught fire at London Heathrow airport last month, said it had full confidence in the aircraft and is pressing ahead with its order for eight more. “The airpl...
Xiamen Air Orders Six 787s To Launch Long-Haul
Chinese carrier Xiamen Airlines confirmed a long-awaited deal for six Boeing 787s worth USD$1.27 billion at list prices, allowing it to begin long-haul services to the United States and Europe in 2014. The airline’...
