Boeing 787

  • Reinforcements on first Boeing 787

    Dreamliner completed Boeing has announced it has completed installing reinforcements within the side-of-body section on the first 787 Dreamliner. The modification entails installing new fittings at 34 stringer locations within the joint where th…

    13 November 2009

  • Virgin boosts cargo capacity with new aircraft

    Despite the current global financial crisis, British entrepreneur Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic, a leading long-haul airline, has recently boosted its air cargo capacity with the announcement for a $2.1 billion order for 10 new Airbus A330-300 aircraft which will be delivered from early 2011 through 2012. Wong Joon San reports.

    01 September 2009

  • Air Berlin shelves plan to sell Liesure Cargo

    Air Berlin, Europe’s third-largest discount carrier said it has shelved plans to sell its standalone cargo unit - Leisure Cargo - after failing to attract a bid that matched the company’s own valuation and said it is reviewing an order for Boei…

    28 August 2009

  • AMERICA: Boeing 787 VP upbeat on progress

    The Boeing Company is making steady progress on getting the 787 Dreamliner global production system up and running, according to Pat Shanahan,vice president and general manager ofthe 787 programme. Speaking at the recent Farnborough Airshow, Shanaha…

    01 August 2008