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Articles tagged “Boeing”

News about the Boeing Company, the 737 Max, and the broader aviation industry.

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The 12 Milestone Travel News Stories in Skift’s First Year

Tourism expanded globally, airlines and rental car companies faced consolidation, guidebook brands were sold off, and travel tech got better: We don't expect these major stories to disappear in the next year and plan on covering where they lead us just as carefully.

The 12 Milestone Travel News Stories in Skift’s First Year

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The Winglets That Will Save United Airlines $200 Million a Year

Efficiency innovations like this one are ever more important as fuel costs continue to rise, so it's wise of United to make this sizable investment.

The Winglets That Will Save United Airlines $200 Million a Year

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Despite Dreamliner incidents, 23 Boeing 787s airborne at the moment

It's business as usual for now for major airlines with Dreamliners in their fleets as the investigation proceeds in London.

Despite Dreamliner incidents, 23 Boeing 787s airborne at the moment

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British Airways unveils its new A380 superjumbo commercial doubledecker

British Airways' method of dealing with the traffic crunch at Heathrow is good news for Airbus and Boeing, but it's not a long-term solution for consumers.

British Airways unveils its new A380 superjumbo commercial doubledecker

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Boeing leads in aircraft deliveries but Airbus has the momentum

Airbus beat up Boeing at the Paris Air Show last month, and Boeing's Dreamliner debacle didn't help. This battle between the two aircraft manufacturing giants is fun to watch, and healthy for competition and the industry.

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United’s Dreamliner flights are canceled four times more often than other planes

Now that the Dreamliners are flying again and press interest has died down, Boeing is breathing easier -- even with these new kinks.

United’s Dreamliner flights are canceled four times more often than other planes

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Boeing launches Dreamliner tracking tool for Google Earth

Flight Tracker is an avgeek delight, and a clever marketing tool for Boeing after months of negative publicity over the 787 Dreamliner's battery woes. Boeing hopes the tool will put a charge into its ongoing sales efforts.

Boeing launches Dreamliner tracking tool for Google Earth

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If Disney and American Airlines mated it might look like this

In its second recent collaboration with travel industry giants, Disney will promote the new film "Planes" alongside American Airlines new aircraft.

If Disney and American Airlines mated it might look like this

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British Airways wants its new jumbo jets to feel like a boutique hotel

The use of seat-back entertainment units and no Wi-Fi is a bit of a throwback, but it's good to have a hospitality expert designing the experience for a change.

British Airways wants its new jumbo jets to feel like a boutique hotel

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Paris Air Show highlights: Boeing and Airbus muscle out aviation upstarts

While Airbus would have preferred to make more of Boeing's Dreamliner misstep, it has to take comfort knowing that it isn't being seriously challenged by Brazilian, Canadian, and Russian rivals.

Paris Air Show highlights: Boeing and Airbus muscle out aviation upstarts