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  • June 2008

    • New Engine Could Rev Green Flight

      Wired  |  Jun 26, 08 10:20 AM CDT

      New Engine Could Rev Green Flight

      (Newser) - In what is being hailed as the most exciting development in commercial aviation technology in years, Pratt & Whitney has developed a revolutionary jet engine that burns up to 15% less fuel and cuts carbon emissions by 1,500 tons per plane per year. The engine, which is also quieter and cheaper to maintain, could revolutionize the industry, reported Wired . More »

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      global warming  • Boeing  • FAA  • Airbus  • alternative fuels  • Dreamliner  • Mitsubishi  • carbon dioxide emissions  • NextGen  • Bombardier

  • April 2008

    • Boeing Expected to Delay Dreamliner 6 More Months

      Seattle Post-Intelligencer  |  Apr 8, 08 8:39 AM CDT

      Boeing Expected to Delay Dreamliner 6 More Months

      (Newser) - Boeing is expected to delay delivery of its 787 Dreamliner for a third time, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports, as the company continues to struggle with parts shortages, redesigns, and manufacturing partners falling behind schedule. Analysts expect at least another 6-month delay to be announced tomorrow, pushing back the new fuel-efficient airliner a total of 14 months from its original delivery date. More »

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      Boeing  • Airbus  • 787 Dreamliner  • Dreamliner  • Aircraft manufacturers

  • January 2008

    • Dreamliner Vulnerable to Hackers

      Wired  |  Jan 5, 08 9:30 PM CST

      Dreamliner Vulnerable to Hackers

      (Newser) - Boeing's 787 Dreamliner could be vulnerable to onboard hackers, an FAA report finds. Turns out service providing in-flight Internet access to passengers is linked to flight systems, including navigation and communication, Wired reports, introducing the prospect of cabin-based hacking. "This is serious," says one network security analyst. More »

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      Boeing  • FAA  • hackers  • 787 Dreamliner  • Dreamliner  • networks

  • November 2007

    • Airbus Soars Ahead of Boeing

      MarketWatch  |  Nov 12, 07 4:29 PM CST

      Airbus Soars Ahead of Boeing

      (Newser) - Boeing execs are picking up the pieces after losing a head-to-head sales battle with rival Airbus in the first 2 days of the 5-day Dubai Air Show. Airbus racked up more than $50 billion in orders for its jumbo A380 and A350 aircraft yesterday and today, reports MarketWatch, while its American archrival's B787 and B777 garnered a mere $9.3 billion in orders . More »

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      Boeing  • Airbus  • Airbus A380  • Dreamliner

  • September 2007

    • Airbus Goes Light on New A350 Jetliner

      Wall Street Journal  |  Sep 15, 07 6:32 PM CDT

      Airbus Goes Light on New A350 Jetliner

      (Newser) - Airbus joined rival Boeing in switching from aluminum to carbon-fiber composites to build its new jetliner’s frame, reports the Wall Street Journal . Boeing has built the new 787 Dreamliner entirely from composites, which are lighter and easier to maintain. Airbus had held out on the A350, claiming its method of attaching composite panels to a metal frame was superior. More »

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      Boeing  • Airbus  • 787 Dreamliner  • plane  • aircraft  • Dreamliner  • Aircraft manufacturers

    • Dreamliner Delayed Again

      Seattle Times  |  Sep 5, 07 3:14 PM CDT

      Dreamliner Delayed Again

      (Newser) - The maiden flight of Boeing's next-generation jet, the 787 Dreamliner, has been delayed until November or December, the manufacturer announced today, blaming problems in the supply chain and flight-control software. Nevertheless, the Seattle Times reports, Boeing remains on schedule—with much less room for error—to deliver the first aircraft to a Japanese airliner in May. More »

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      Boeing  • airplane  • plane  • Dreamliner  • jet

  • August 2007

    • Dreamliner's Maiden Flight Delayed

      Seattle Post-Intelligencer  |  Aug 10, 07 8:09 PM CDT

      Dreamliner's Maiden Flight Delayed

      (Newser) - Boeing's cushy, cutting-edge Dreamliner won't make it into airlines' hands until sometime in October, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. The inaugural flight of the 787was originally scheduled for late September, but unexpected delays encountered with the complex installation of the jetliner's myriad flight systems have pushed Boeing's timetable back. More »

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      Boeing  • airline  • FAA  • flight  • 787 Dreamliner  • Dreamliner  • planes

  • July 2007

    • Boeing 787 Debuts 7/08/07

      Washington Post  |  Jul 7, 07 7:51 AM CDT

      Boeing 787 Debuts 7/08/07

      (Newser) - Boeing will unveil its first new plane in 13 years tomorrow, the fuel-efficient, wide-bodied 787 Dreamliner, which pioneers the use of composite materials made of carbon fibers and promises increased passenger comfort. The 787 has already scored a record-breaking 640 orders, representing a comeback for the company, plagued in recent years by scandals and production delays. More »

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      airline  • 787 Dreamliner  • Dreamliner  • jet lag

  • June 2007

    • Boeing Bags Another Big One

      New York Times  |  Jun 20, 07 8:23 AM CDT

      Boeing Bags Another Big One

      (Newser) - International Lease Finance Corporation, the world’s #1 jet leasing company, ordered 52 787 Dreamliners, Boeing announced at the Paris Air Show.  This brings total orders for Boeing's new plane to 634 -- way ahead of rival Airbus' 127 orders for its A350XWB.  Both planes incorporate lightweight composites instead of metal, which will dramatically reduce operating costs. More »

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      Boeing  • airline  • airplane  • Airbus  • flight  • Dreamliner  • Paris Air Show

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