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The Boeing 787, better known as the Dreamliner, represented Boeing’s effort to regain leadership in the industry after its rival, Airbus, won the race to replace the jumbo jet with the Airbus A380. However, the Dreamliner was delayed for years by technical problems and suffered a major setback in January 2013 when a series of battery incidents, including a fire on one plane, caused 50 Dreamliners in service around the world to be grounded.
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The Boeing 787, better known as the Dreamliner, represented Boeing’s effort to regain leadership in the industry after its rival, Airbus, won the race to replace the jumbo jet with the Airbus A380. However, the Dreamliner was delayed for years by technical problems and suffered a major setback in January 2013 when a series of battery incidents, including a fire on one plane, caused 50 Dreamliners in service around the world to be grounded.
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350-1000 models have better fuel efficiency, lower cabin altitudes, mood lighting and increased cabin humidity
- The loss of the A380 also means the end of Etihad’s ultra-luxury The Residence, a three-room suite with butler, champagne and caviar costing around US$20,000
The report from the Senate Commerce Committee Republican staff said testing of a key safety system tied to both fatal crashes was contrary to proper protocol.
The report from the Senate Commerce Committee Republican staff said testing of a key safety system tied to both fatal crashes was contrary to proper protocol.
The future of Boeing’s 737 MAX in China remains unclear, even as the troubled passenger jet is approved to return to the skies in the US and Europe.
The future of Boeing’s 737 MAX in China remains unclear, even as the troubled passenger jet is approved to return to the skies in the US and Europe.
The two deadly 737 MAX crashes – and the way the crisis was handled – has left the US brand’s reputation in tatters, can it survive?
The two deadly 737 MAX crashes – and the way the crisis was handled – has left the US brand’s reputation in tatters, can it survive?
The 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia killed 346 people within five months in 2018 and 2019 and cost Boeing about US$20 billion.
The 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia killed 346 people within five months in 2018 and 2019 and cost Boeing about US$20 billion.
China’s answer to the Boeing-Airbus duopoly has hurdles to overcome before its planned roll-out next year, and though the chief designer of the C919 jet says it is on schedule, not all industry analysts agree.
China’s answer to the Boeing-Airbus duopoly has hurdles to overcome before its planned roll-out next year, and though the chief designer of the C919 jet says it is on schedule, not all industry analysts agree.
The lucrative market of flying passengers between India and Europe, Japan or beyond is currently dominated by Etihad and Emirates, which connect through their hubs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The lucrative market of flying passengers between India and Europe, Japan or beyond is currently dominated by Etihad and Emirates, which connect through their hubs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The city’s de facto flag carrier was one of the first airlines to order the new long-haul jets, signing up for 21 of the planes in a multibillion-dollar deal.
The city’s de facto flag carrier was one of the first airlines to order the new long-haul jets, signing up for 21 of the planes in a multibillion-dollar deal.
As Covid-19 continues to spread, here are 12 expert tips from medical professionals to help you avoid catching an infectious disease
As Covid-19 continues to spread, here are 12 expert tips from medical professionals to help you avoid catching an infectious disease
President decides against giving US$130 million Boeing Dreamliner to lottery winner due to concerns over greed and social media backlash.
President decides against giving US$130 million Boeing Dreamliner to lottery winner due to concerns over greed and social media backlash.
As flights are getting longer, seats are getting comfier – in business class, at least. Here’s how to bag an upgrade
As flights are getting longer, seats are getting comfier – in business class, at least. Here’s how to bag an upgrade
Aviation authorities grounded all MAX series aircraft after crashes involving variants of the planes in Ethiopia and Indonesia that left 346 people dead.
Aviation authorities grounded all MAX series aircraft after crashes involving variants of the planes in Ethiopia and Indonesia that left 346 people dead.
Airlines have cancelled thousands of flights late into the fall of this year – incurring losses of hundreds of millions of dollars – while a timeline for the jet’s return remains uncertain
Airlines have cancelled thousands of flights late into the fall of this year – incurring losses of hundreds of millions of dollars – while a timeline for the jet’s return remains uncertain
Whistle-blowers reportedly warn of tools and debris left inside jets and a culture of intimidation at Boeing’s non-union South Carolina plant.
Whistle-blowers reportedly warn of tools and debris left inside jets and a culture of intimidation at Boeing’s non-union South Carolina plant.
Boeing’s factory in North Charleston, South Carolina, one of two plants that produces the 787 Dreamliner, has faced problems with production and oversight that create a safety threat, a report said.
Boeing’s factory in North Charleston, South Carolina, one of two plants that produces the 787 Dreamliner, has faced problems with production and oversight that create a safety threat, a report said.
The national airline said Garuda passengers “have lost trust and no longer have confidence” in the plane.
The national airline said Garuda passengers “have lost trust and no longer have confidence” in the plane.
Civil Aviation Administration of China was the first to ground the model of aircraft following the fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people on March 10.
Civil Aviation Administration of China was the first to ground the model of aircraft following the fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people on March 10.
Ray LaHood, the former US Secretary of Transportation from 2009 to 2013, says Boeing should ground its 737 MAX 8, pending a full investigation
Ray LaHood, the former US Secretary of Transportation from 2009 to 2013, says Boeing should ground its 737 MAX 8, pending a full investigation
Boeing’s back-to-back disasters involving its latest jet is rare in modern aviation history.
Boeing’s back-to-back disasters involving its latest jet is rare in modern aviation history.
No European and North American carriers make airlineratings.com’s list, based on criteria such as passenger reviews, product offerings and profitability
No European and North American carriers make airlineratings.com’s list, based on criteria such as passenger reviews, product offerings and profitability