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Turkish Airlines’ New 787-9 Dreamliner Being Delivered
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, manufactured for Turkish Airlines at Boeing’s facility in Charleston, USA, and successfully completed its test flights, is en route to Istanbul for delivery. The aircraft, registered as TC-LMC, will arrive at Istanbul Airport on flight #TK6830 from Charleston to Istanbul. This marks the first addition of a B787 Dreamliner to Turkish Airlines’ fleet in 17…
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Boeing CEO: “We Stand With India After Crash”
Boeing CEO Ortberg Delivers Clear Message After Air India Crash: “We Stand With India With All Our Resources” Following the crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg issued a public statement expressing direct support for Air India and the people of India. Ortberg extended his condolences to the families of the…
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Boeing Resumes Deliveries to China: 737 MAX Lands in Zhoushan
Following a 90-day suspension of customs tariffs between the U.S. and China, Boeing has resumed deliveries of its 737 MAX aircraft to Chinese carriers. A 737 MAX painted in Xiamen Airlines livery departed from Seattle and flew via Hawaii and Guam before landing at Boeing’s delivery center in Zhoushan, China. The same aircraft had been previously flown to Zhoushan in…
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Cautious Optimism from Airline Executives Toward Boeing
At the IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi, airline executives expressed cautious optimism regarding Boeing’s efforts to improve production quality and safety standards. Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci noted that while progress is being made quarter by quarter, there is still work to be done. Emirates President Tim Clark added that communication with Boeing has become more transparent…
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Air India Prepares Major New Order for 200 Aircraft
Air India Prepares Major New Order for 200 Aircraft Following its acquisition by Tata Sons, India’s flag carrier Air India is gearing up for another massive aircraft order, this time for approximately 200 narrow-body jets. The airline is in advanced negotiations with both Airbus and Boeing, and the deal may also include wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777X and…
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Boeing Reaches Settlement with U.S. Department of Justice Over 737 MAX Crashes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with Boeing that allows the company to avoid criminal prosecution in relation to two fatal 737 MAX crashes that claimed the lives of 346 people. As part of the agreement, Boeing has agreed to pay more than $1.1 billion in penalties and compensation. Within this amount, the company plans to…
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RNSA Report on #TK18: Crew Actions Worsened Incident Severity
Icelandic RNSA’s Report on #TK18: “Crew’s Incorrect and Uncoordinated Actions Worsened the Severity of the Incident” On February 13, 2023, Turkish Airlines flight #TK18, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER registered as TC-JJJ, encountered severe turbulence over Icelandic airspace during its Toronto-Istanbul route, resulting in an altitude loss of approximately 8,000 feet. The investigation revealed that the two pilots in the…
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Korean Air Brings the Boeing 747 Back to Its Longest Scheduled Route ✈️
Korean Air has reintroduced the Boeing 747 on its Seoul–Atlanta route. With this move, the title for the longest scheduled flight operated by a jumbo jet now belongs to Korean Air, surpassing Lufthansa’s Frankfurt–Buenos Aires service. The new route spans 11,443 kilometers and takes approximately 14 hours. The Frankfurt–Buenos Aires route now ranks second at 11,412 kilometers, while Air China’s…
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Runway Fire at Gatwick Caused by Co-Pilot Confusing Left and Right Hand
An incident at London Gatwick Airport in June 2024 that led to a runway fire was found to have been caused by the co-pilot confusing their left and right hand during takeoff. According to the published report, the co-pilot of a Boeing 777 mistakenly pulled back the thrust levers with their left hand during takeoff, causing the aircraft’s brakes to…
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Massive Order of 71 Aircraft from IAG
International Airlines Group (IAG), which includes British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL, has placed a total order of 71 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing to strengthen its fleet. The group has also secured options for additional aircraft. Under the order, Airbus will deliver 21 A330-900s, with an additional option for 13 more aircraft. These A330-900s are planned to join…
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