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How quiet is Boeing’s 787?
Pretty darn quiet. Technically, Boeing says its 787 has a noise footprint that’s 60 percent smaller than similarly…
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Boeing exceeds 3,500 hours in 787 flight testing
Boeing’s 787 program has logged more than 3,500 hours in the skies, according to the company’s 787 flight…
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Flying Heritage gets WWII-era Focke-Wulf Fw 190 – photo
Had the chance to watch as a rare World War II plane was being re-assembled here in Everett…
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Bound for Texas
The Boeing Co. will send its five 747-8 flight test freighters to San Antonio, Texas, to be refurbished…
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Hundreds of job seekers sign up for Boeing workshops
Last week, WorkSource announced a series of free workshops for helping people navigate the Boeing Co.’s hiring process.…
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Boeing, Kenya Airways reach agreement over delayed 787s
The Boeing Co. and Kenya Airways have reached an agreement over the delayed delivery of nine 787 jets,…
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Air Pacific cancels order for eight 787s
The Boeing Co. received a cancellation Thursday for 787s, the Associated Press reported. Here’s the story: The Fiji…
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Boeing’s 747-8 finishes natural ice testing
The Boeing Co. recently completed natural ice testing on its 747-8 jumbo jet. The testing is designed to…
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Analysts: Boeing unlikely to make 737 decision soon
In the last several months, Boeing executives have indicated the company would announce plans about going forward with…
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Boeing added 741 workers in Washington last month
The Boeing Co. increased its Washington workforce by 741 people last month, according to the company’s Web site.…
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A roller-coaster ride
The Boeing Co. is putting its 747-8 through demanding testing before putting it into service. However, the video…
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Southwest’s repaired 737s to fly Saturday
Here’s a report from the Associated Press on the repairs of cracks found in four 737s. Southwest Airlines…
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Qatar Airways announces order for five Boeing 777s
The Boeing Co. and Qatar Airways announced a deal for five 777s, the companies said Wednesday. The order…
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Want to restore vintage aircraft?
If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands (literally) on World War II aircraft, this is your chance.…
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Airbus bumps up launch of upgraded A320
Airbus has shaved off six months from the wait for its upgraded A320 aircraft, the jet maker said…
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Airbus’ net order tally through March: One
Through March, Airbus had just one net order, despite logging 29 new orders last month. The European jet…
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Boeing selects Curtiss-Wright for production of specialty parts in S.C.
The Boeing Co. has picked Curtiss-Wright Corp. for work supporting its 787 facility in South Carolina. “True to…
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Greetings, earthlings
A one-minute shower after three days without bathing – it’s one of the inconveniences of being an astronaut…
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Boeing gets order for 15 737s from Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines has ordered 15 Boeing Co. 737s in a deal worth roughly $1.2 billion at list prices,…
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Boeing on WTO ruling: We didn’t get as much illegal aid as Airbus
The Boeing Co. is emphasizing that it received less illegal aid from the United States than rival Airbus…