Boeing 787 faces possible delay due to strike
Boeing may further delay first deliveries of its flagship 787 Dreamliner by at least six months to account for the recent strike by union machinists and other snags.
Airlines, Boeing breathe sigh of relief as machinists strike ends
You could almost hear a collective sigh of relief over the weekend by Boeing’s sales force and a few of their customers like ANA (All Nippon Airways), JAL (Japan Airlines), and Air India, who are all counting on receiving their first shipments of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner some time next year. As first reported in the Seattle Times, the Boeing strike is over.
Report: computer glitch caused Qantas plunge
Last week, a Qantas Airbus A330 bound for Perth, Australia from Singapore made an emergency landing in Learmonth, Australia after the aircraft experienced a sudden change in altitude resulting in injuries. While cruising at 37,000 feet, it suddenly gained altitude then dropped 1,000 feet down in a little over a minute. Initial reports blamed it on turbulence.
1,000-passenger airplanes? Really?
Airbus, it seems, is seriously contemplating the development of a 1,000-passenger airplane. This monster plane would be a stretch version of the Airbus 380 that seats 550 to 853 depending on the configuration.
Showers in the air! What will they think of next?
When on the way to a meeting with an important client and flying on one of Emirates’ new A380s, first class passengers who want to arrive refreshed need not worry. The superjumbo now comes equipped with a shower for first class passengers.