Alaska Airlines suffered a lot from the AS 1282 incident. Not only did they receive bad press, but the subsequent groundings cut deeply into their operations and finances. Given this, and their reliance on a single manufacturer, it's only fitting that Alaska receives $200 million from Boeing to compensate for all their troubles. … [Read more...] about Alaska Receives Over $200 Million from Boeing
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The Boeing vs Airbus Argument is Getting Old
Boeing is (rightfully) getting a lot of heat nowadays. However, I think the Boeing vs Airbus argument is getting old. Both aircraft manufacturers make safe planes, and none of them are issue-free, even Airbus. It's just that the media is sensationalizing anything Boeing right now. … [Read more...] about The Boeing vs Airbus Argument is Getting Old
The Final Boeing 747 Rolls Off the Assembly Line
It's an end of an era. After over 50 years of production, the final Boeing 747 rolls off the assembly line in Everett, Washington. No new "Queen of the Skies" will ever be built again, though the 747 will continue to fly for decades to come. … [Read more...] about The Final Boeing 747 Rolls Off the Assembly Line
Farewell to the Queen of the Skies
Yesterday, news broke that Boeing would be ending production of the venerable Boeing 747. So, it's time to, sadly, say farewell to the Queen of the Skies - the most iconic aircraft in the history of commercial aviation. … [Read more...] about Farewell to the Queen of the Skies
Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Boeing 787 Order
It's official! Hawaiian Airlines confirms Boeing 787 order. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Boeing 787 Order