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Boeing and Oman Air sign Dreamliner deal in Dubai
Boeing and Oman Air, the Sultanate of Oman’s flagship carrier, have announced an order for six Boeing 787-8s at the Dubai Air Show. The airline completed an arrangement with Boeing and Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO to transfer existing orders for the six Dreamliners from ALAFCO to Oman Air.
Dreamliner takes to skies on maiden flight
All Nippon Airways has launched the first commercial flight of the Boeing Dreamliner, carrying passengers from Tokyo to Hong Kong. The launch follows over three years of delays during the development of the new aircraft.
United’s first Dreamliner completes first assembly
Boeing completed the final assembly of the United’s first 787 Dreamliner, completing the first major step in the aircraft’s production. United will be the first North American carrier to take a 787 delivery, with plans to introduce the first of 50 Dreamliners into revenue service in 2012.
ANA brings Boeing Dreamliner to Europe with new Frankfurt flight
All Nippon Airways has confirmed the destination of the first long-haul Dreamliner service – Frankfurt. Services will commence on January 21st next year, departing from Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan.
Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways
Boeing has delivered its first 787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways of Japan following a three year delay. Boeing suffered a number of setbacks during its test flights – including an onboard fire earlier this year - which added to delays caused by an overcomplicated supply chain.
Boeing prepares for first Dreamliner delivery
It has been a long, hard road for American aviation giant Boeing, but the Dreamliner project is about to reach fruition with the delivery of the first aircraft to launch customer All Nippon Airways. The Japanese carrier will take receipt of the aircraft over the weekend, three years behind schedule.
Monarch finally cancels Dreamliner order
The Monarch Group has confirmed long held industry suspicions and cancelled its order for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Although the aircraft is presently three years behind estimated delivery times, this is not believed to have been responsible for the Monarch decision.
All Nippon Airways confirms Dreamliner launch date
After almost three years of delays, All Nippon Airways is inching ever closer to the launch of the new Boeing Dreamliner, confirming today the first passenger flight will take place on October 26th. The flight, between Narita International Airport in Tokyo and Hong Kong, will be followed by scheduled domestic services to Okayama and Hiroshima, before international services to Beijing and Frankfurt begin in 2012.
JAL signs up for Airplane Health Management with Boeing
Japan Airlines is to expand Boeing’s Airplane Health Management (AHM) coverage to its future 787 Dreamliner fleet. AHM is a software system that monitors, collects and analyzes airplane data to give airplane customers valuable, real-time maintenance information.
United to become North American Dreamliner launch customer
United Continental has confirmed the first of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft has entered the assembly phase at Boeing’s facility in Everett, Washington. In early 2012, United will be the first North American carrier to take delivery of the aircraft, marking the first of 50 Dreamliners for the airline.
Boeing completes Dreamliner testing
Boeing has completed all flight tests required for type certification of the 787-8 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce engines. The all-new jetliner seeks to bringing unprecedented levels of fuel economy, maintenance cost improvements, and environmental sensitivity to the marketplace – but has been delayed by over three years.
Dreamliner testing to be completed this weekend
Test flights for the long-awaited Boeing Dreamliner are expected to be completed this weekend as the aircraft inches ever closer to service. Jim Albaugh, chief commercial officer at the aviation giant, confirmed the plane was on track to be delivered to launch customer – All Nippon Airways – in September.