On Wednesday the “revolutionary” Boeing Dreamliner will fly its very first commercial flight. After two years in delays almost two years after its first test run, the latest update to the Boeing series will cart 264 passengers from Tokyo to Hong Kong, reports USA Today’s Charisse Jones. “The flight is a coming-out party for a … Continue reading »
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New 747-8F jumbo jet performs ultimate aborted takeoff
The new Boeing 747-8F is one majestic aircraft. Along with all the majesticness (yes I just made that a word) comes a lot of weight. The 747-8F can take off weighing nearly one million pounds and for the flight tests, Boeing needs to make sure the aircraft can successfully complete an aborted landing, fully loaded. … Continue reading »