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Korean Air lodged a firm order Monday for 40 Boeing 787 and 777X wide-body aircraft at Britain's Farnborough airshow, handing a boost to the embattled US aviation giant. The deal, which includes an option for 10 more 787 planes, is worth $15 billion under catalogue prices for the fuel-efficient jets. However, airlines usually secure big discounts on lucrative contracts unveiled at the event.

Korean Air orders 40 Boeing planes

Emirates just placed a big order with Boeing — and not for passenger jets. The Dubai-based aviation group’s SkyCargo division announced Tuesday that it had put itself down for five new 777 Freighters. That’s $1 billion worth of planes on top of another five that Emirates is already expecting.

Boeing just got a $1 billion order from Emirates — but not for passenger planes

More than a dozen passengers on board a Boeing 737 Max 8 plane are recovering after the aircraft unexpectedly dropped 25,000 feet due to an onboard error. Korean Airlines Flight KE189 made an emergency landing in Incheon, South Korea on Saturday, June 22. The aircraft had originally departed from Incheon and was scheduled to arrive at Taichung International Airport in Taiwan within two hours.

13 Passengers Injured as Boeing Plane Drops 25,000 Feet Due to Error

FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - Aviation leaders will meet at a marque summit outside London on Monday as the industry struggles with supply chain disruptions, aircraft delays and floundering plans to reduce carbon emissions. The July 22-26 Farnborough Airshow, a gathering of top executives from airlines, aircraft makers and weapons manufacturers,...

Aviation summit opens amid jet shortages, supply chain turbulence

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Saint Louis, MO

ST LOUIS, Mo., and WASHINGTON — It’s no secret that Boeing is in a bind. Regulators are scrutinizing the planemaker’s commercial business, whose woes have also attracted the attention of federal prosecutors. And ill-performing, fixed-price development contracts are forcing the company’s defense unit to hemorrhage cash, despite executives’ best efforts to staunch the bleeding.

As Air Force deliberates sixth-gen fighter plans, much is at stake for Boeing

News in the retail world—Rite Aid is closing a massive 400 stores following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing last October. Initially, when the pharmacy chain announced its bankruptcy, it planned to close 143 locations. But that number has ballooned, and now more than 520 stores are set to shut their doors. That’s a huge chunk, making up about a quarter of Rite Aid’s total stores!

Retailer closing hundreds of stores after Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in October and data breach

War History Online

Among the earliest jet fighters, the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star showed just how dedicated the US was to the advancement of aviation.

Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star: The Only US Jet Fighter to See Action In WWII - During Secret Operations In Italy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force's ambitious next-generation fighter jet program, envisioned as a revolutionary leap in technology, could become less ambitious as budget pressure, competing priorities and changing goals compel a rethink, defense officials and industry executives said. Initially conceived as a "family of systems" centered around a...

Next-generation US jet fighter program may get hit by budget woes

24/7 Wall St.

For years, helicopters have played an important role in modern warfare due to their versatility and firepower. They fill a variety of roles outside of combat including transport, reconnaissance as well as search and rescue. Speed is an important factor in how these helicopters are able to perform their missions effectively, and the United States […]
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This US Military Tilt-Rotor Aircraft Can Hit Speeds Over 300 Mph

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LONDON (Reuters) - The head of Boeing's defense unit said Sunday the planemaker is still "fighting through challenges" in building two delayed U.S. presidential aircraft known as Air Force One.

Boeing 'fighting through challenges' in building new Air Force One planes

San Diego, CA

Boeing has delivered the first two upgraded F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy ahead of schedule. The company said Thursday it has equipped the aircraft with tactical targeting network technology and a distributed targeting processor-networked open mission systems processor to upgrade and extend the service life of the fighter jets.

Boeing Delivers Upgraded Super Hornet Fighter Aircraft to Navy

Defense News

Should the Airbus aircraft be picked, it would mark an important shift for Italy after relying on Boeing tankers for over a decade.

Italy Air Force eyes new tanker competition after dropping Boeing buy

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

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Korean Air has agreed to purchase 50 new Boeing widebody aircraft. The order includes 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, 20 Boeing 787-10s and an option for 10 more of the 787-10s. The value of the deal was not disclosed. The aircraft's capability of long-haul flights to North America and Europe are...

Korean Air reaches deal for Boeing widebody jets, launches new biz class

Today’s key story about Boeing focuses on a strike authorization vote by the IAM and the willingness of the union to pressure the company during a period in which it has difficulties on multiple programs. A strike is the last thing Boeing needs as it tries to right the ship.

The Daily Boeing: key stories for 19 July 2024

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What is a dutch roll on a plane? In the realm of aviation, few phenomena are as intricately fascinating and crucial to understand as the Dutch roll. This aerodynamic dance involves a combination of yawing and rolling oscillations that can be both mesmerizing and hazardous if not properly managed. Let’s delve into what a Dutch roll is, and explore its significance in light of the recent Boeing southwest incident that has captured the attention of the aviation community.

What Is A Dutch Roll On A Plane? Southwest Boeing 737 Incident Explained?

The Independent

 Boeing is burning through more than $1 billion in cash a month as it has dozens of new planes sitting outside factories in need of parts.Part shortages and other issues have left Boeing with roughly 200 mostly finished jets sitting on airfields, outside plants and even in employee parking lots, according to the Wall Street Journal.Some planes need interior parts and others need engines, according to the report. While others are finished and awaiting delivery to China.The delay in parts is due to supply-chain shortages that have lingered since the pandemic, according to the Journal. For example, seat suppliers...

Boeing is losing $1 billion a month with planes awaiting parts - and they are sitting in employee parking lots

LONDON (Reuters) – Boeing BA.N is seeing a significant improvement in production flow at its 737 MAX factory, its new commercial planes chief said on Sunday, as the U.S. plane maker battles to overcome a safety crisis. Speaking to reporters in London ahead of this week’s Farnborough Airshow, Stephanie...

Boeing sees significant improvement in 737 MAX factory after safety crisis

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Korean Air set to order about 20 Boeing 777X jets, sources say

FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - Boeing (NYSE:BA) is set to announce on Monday an order for roughly 20 777X jets from Korean Air, in a boost to...

Korean Air set to order about 20 Boeing 777X jets, sources say

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