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Final Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Flight Test Enters Final Assembly
EVERETT, Wash., -- The sixth and final Boeing [NYSE: BA] 787 Dreamliner designated for flight test is now undergoing final assembly in Everett, Wash. The airplane, designated ZA006, will be powered with General Electric GEnx engines.
Progress continues on the fleet. The first flight test airplane, ZA001, is getting its paint touched up this week before finishing factory testing. Power was brought onto the second airplane, ZA002, in late February and build verification tests are progressing well. Production work continues on ZA003, ZA004 and ZA005. In all, assemblies for 31 Dreamliners are currently in production throughout the supply chain.
The 787 Dreamliner has orders for 878 airplanes from 57 customers.
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Huntress kills an elephant with a bow and arrow and posts the sickening images on the net
“It is sickening but unfortunately there are people who are willing to do this. “Elephants live in tight family units and we know through research that they show signs of being able to grieve. There are people who would say that this is not far short of murder.”
Dubai firm invests in game reserve
Recently Zimbabwe’s neighbouring country also said it was investing more money in tourism to attract more tourists ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Moves to Flight Line for Testing
The 787 Dreamliner has orders for 886 airplanes from 57 customers.
MAF Dedicates Its First KODIAK Missionary Plane
Photo: Nine hundred guests joined MAF in dedicating its first Kodiak aircraft at its headquarters in Nampa, Idaho, May 2. The cutting-edge missionary plane will be deployed in Papua, Indonesia.
Boeing Unveils Performance, Comfort Changes to Next-Generation 737s
SEATTLE, - Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that seven airlines will be the first to incorporate the new, spacious 737 Boeing Sky Interior starting in late 2010. The interior features soft, blue-sky-like lighting overhead.
Emirates Holidays unveils a new world of choice
Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Emirates airline, has unveiled its A World of Choice 2009-2010 brochure. For the first time its extensive range of exciting holidays to over 120 destinations across the world has been consolidated into one comprehensive, easy to use format. All holiday options can now be found within one bumper edition.
Air China Cargo Receives 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter
XIAMEN, -- Boeing [NYSE: BA], Air China Cargo and TAECO (Taikoo Aircraft Engineering Co.) today celebrated the redelivery of the carrier's first 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter, the first of three 747-400BCFs ordered by the airline. The airplane is converted from an Air China 747-400 Combi.
Turkish Airlines 2008 net profit up 327 pct
The FINANCIAL -- Turkish Airlines has announced its Consolidated Financial Results for the year 2008. According to its financials, THY was able to achieve 26% increase on Net Profit of $874 mn.
Lufthansa 1Q passenger numbers fall 7 percent
The FINANCIAL -- Lufthansa’s passenger numbers declined in the first three months of 2009 under the impact of the downswing and the persistently difficult economic situation.
DUBAI AIRPORTS HONOURED FOR EXCELLENCE BY NEWSWEEK
“The growth and development of Dubai city and of Dubai Airports is closely inter-linked. As the city has grown, Dubai Airports has seen an increase in the number of its client airlines and their passengers, bringing more business, industry and professional expertise to enhance Dubai’s business acumen and standing in the world community. Dubai Airports is honoured to be part of and contributing to the city’s continuing success.”
Boeing to Adjust 2010 Twin-Aisle Airplane Production Plan
"These are extremely difficult economic times for our customers," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson. "It's necessary to adjust our production plans to align supply with these tough market conditions. We are in close contact with our customers as we continue to monitor this dynamic business environment."
