The world is now witnessing the death of the iconic 747 as the jumbo jets are stripped apart piece by piece after more than 50 years of aviation. The aircraft – whose first flight was in 1969 – is being scrapped by companies, with Virgin Atlantic leading the way in the dismantling of its fleet. … Read more
Boeing’s CEO is predicting that a major US airline will go under by the end of the year and says it will take between three to five years for the industry to bounce back as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In an interview with NBC’s Today on Tuesday, CEO Dave Calhoun said the … Read more
Boeing boss warns it will take years for the aircraft manufacturing industry to recover from effects of the pandemic By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:38 BST, 28 April 2020 | Updated: 23:38 BST, 28 April 2020 The impact of coronavirus on the aircraft manufacturing industry will be felt for years, Boeing’s chief … Read more
Boeing 737 MAX is ‘expected to remain grounded until at least August as manufacturer continues to grapple with software issues’ Boeing has signaled it now hopes to win regulatory approval in August for the plane’s return to service, but that could be pushed backed until fall, sources said The best-selling airplane has been grounded since … Read more
A hot tub in the cockpit, a fully equipped kitchen and three bedrooms – welcome on board the incredible Boeing 727 that was refurbished into a luxury home. These extraordinary pictures show the unique residence owned by Jo Ann Ussery, named ‘Little Trump’ after Donald Trump‘s $16million 727 corporate jet. It was located in Mississippi … Read more
Boeing’s 787 airliners will soon have to be turned off and on again at least every 51 days to prevent ‘several potentially catastrophic failure scenarios’. A directive from the US government will force the planes to be shut down regularly to avoid glitches in the on-board computer systems. If left for too long without being … Read more