It is reported that Boeing has started discussions with airline and leasing companies regarding the aircraft's proposed technical, pricing and schedule details of a Boeing 777X wide-body. Based on response of its key clients, Boeing will decide whether to proceed with the formal launch of 777X program, or not. The Boeing Board of Directors authorised the customer … [Read more...] about Boeing begins 777X program discussions
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Airbus’ A350 vs. Boeing’s Dreamliner in the ‘War of the Wide-bodies’
Airbus is expected to make the first flight of the A350 XWB this summer. With Boeing reeling from recent problems with the 787, a new air war is about to get started. With Boeing's 787 Dreamliner reeling from recent and well-publicized setbacks, the commercial airline industry is no doubt eagerly awaiting the first flight of Airbus' next new airplane, the A350 … [Read more...] about Airbus’ A350 vs. Boeing’s Dreamliner in the ‘War of the Wide-bodies’
Airbus to ditch Lithium-Ion batteries in A350
Airbus have begun to inform airlines that have ordered the new A350 that the new plane will have Nickel-Cadmium batteries; rather than lithium-ion batteries that have troubled Boeing 787 Dreamliner it informed CNBC on Thursday. Airbus said the move is based entirely on reducing uncertainty in the program schedule - not due to any safety concerns. Airbus will continue … [Read more...] about Airbus to ditch Lithium-Ion batteries in A350
Boeing’s dreamliner proving to be anything but a dream
In what would seem to be the worst possible outcome right now, Boeing might also have to redesign its powerful new lithium-ion battery system, or even switch back to older, safer models. Aviation experts say such changes could cost hundreds of millions of dollars and shave off some of the 20 percent savings in fuel costs that the new jets have delivered. Analysts say … [Read more...] about Boeing’s dreamliner proving to be anything but a dream
Boeing plans to produce up to five 787 widebodies each month by year end
Boeing plans to produce up to five 787 widebodies each month by year-end. Boeing report they are on track with the program having loaded the first airframe on to a temporary line in the manufacturer’s Everett, Wash, facility. This is the third line in the Boeing 787 assembly program, which was announced in 2009 when Boeing revealed plans to locate the second production line … [Read more...] about Boeing plans to produce up to five 787 widebodies each month by year end