Tag: Boeing
The First Boeing 727 Will Fly Again—For 12 Minutes
Once N7001U takes off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington next Tuesday, the crew won’t even retract its landing gear. Makes sense. It’ll only be airborne for just over 10 […]
What are some mind-blowing facts about Boeing?
Thanks for the A2A. There are lots of facts and myths revolving around the Boeing Factory (Everett, WA). I will start off with the same. Here are 10 myths / […]
Could Russia’s Frigate Ecojet take on Airbus and Boeing?
(CNN) The design and manufacture of large commercial aircraft is one of the world’s most challenging industries. Two aviation giants dominate the field: U.S.-based Boeing and European consortium Airbus. So can […]
What is the major difference between Airbus and Boeing aircraft design?
I’d say it comes down to design philosophy rather than readily visible signifiers. More and more, the jets are looking pretty much alike, which isn’t too surprising given that some […]
It’s Time For Hard Questions On Boeing Earnings Call
By- Scott Hamilton:Wednesday is Boeing BA -0.19%’s earnings call for the fourth quarter and full year of 2015. There continue to be three of four prime issues that overhang each earnings […]
Boeing sets first flight of 737 MAX for Friday
By-Alwyn Scott: SEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing Co said it had tentatively scheduled the first flight of its newest airplane, the 737 MAX, for Friday, a sign that it is on schedule […]
Why doesn’t Boeing build a fully double-decker aircraft?
Oh boy! Now, I will have to tell you the accidental success story of a jumbo in 2 minutes. Sometimes the best way to win is by just handing victory […]
Boeing hits record airplane deliveries in 2015 as orders fall
NEW YORK: US aerospace giant Boeing delivered a record number of commercial aircraft in 2015 as it boosted production, but that good news was offset by an expected sharp fall […]
CHINA’S NEW SPACESHIP LOOKS LIKE SPACEX’S — HERE’S WHY
China recently unveiled drawings of the capsule it plans to use to carry humans and cargo into space in the 2020s, and the design looks strikingly familiar. With a flat […]
This Guy Built a Boeing Jet-Powered Go-Kart
By-Peter Rugg: There is a Boeing jet-powered go kart on Craigslist. Your Christmas list is now invalid. Rethink your priorities. Being sold out of Middletown, Maryland for the reasonable price of […]