May 20th, 2013 at 12:30PM: George Bush Intercontinental Airport
After four months of testing, the Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" will once again take to the skies in North America today. United Airlines is the first to kick off service, sending the Dreamliner skyward on a flight from Houston to Chicago scheduled for 11 a.m. this morning.
Earlier this year, the federal government grounded all 787 flights due to overheating ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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United Relaunches 787 Today With Houston To Chicago Service
May 20th, 2013 at 12:30PM: George Bush Intercontinental Airport
After four months of testing, the Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" will once again take to the skies in North America today. United Airlines is the first to kick off service, sending the Dreamliner skyward on a flight from Houston to Chicago scheduled for 11 a.m. this morning.
Earlier this year, the federal government grounded all 787 flights due to overheating ...An Airplane Is Born: Airbus A350 Shows Off Paint Job, Ready For Test Flights
May 13th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
The first flyable Airbus A350 emerged from a hangar in southwestern France earlier today, showing off a freshly painted livery stamped with the Airbus logo. But the significance of this morning's roll out goes beyond just a few layers of paint; according to Airbus, the plane has passed a number of milestones, including flight-test-instrument (FTI) verification, and should be ready for its ...Flight Turbulence: Just How Dangerous Is It Anyway?
Apr 12th, 2013 at 4:00PM: The jury is still out on a recent study that says a result of climate change could take fliers on a bumpy ride. Scientists think passengers on transatlantic vectors could experience more unexpected ups and downs, the leading cause of in-flight injury, but agree that more study is needed. But just how dangerous is flight turbulence anyway?
Unexpected turbulence, called "clear air turbulence," ...F-18 Fighter Pilot Takes Dreamliner For A Spin [VIDEO]
Apr 8th, 2013 at 1:30PM: Piloted by an F-18 fighter pilot, we see just what the Boeing Dreamliner can do when put to the test. Stretching the aircraft and pushing it to the limit of its ability, the pilot guides the 787 to climb and soar at a degree and rate that passengers (hopefully) will never experience.
Boeing has been working to get the 787 Dreamliner back in the sky after two battery-fire incidents in ...
Cockpit Chronicles: A Captain No More
Mar 7th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Occasionally, pilots seek out a better ride by climbing a few thousand feet. Sacrificing a bit of fuel to climb earlier than scheduled often makes sense as long as there's less turbulence at the new altitude. But it's frustrating to discover that the premature climb didn't help and then find yourself headed back to where you started.
Discontinuing a takeoff roll or performing a missed approach ...Boeing Improves In-Flight Wireless With The Help Of Potatoes
Dec 28th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
If you're going to take a stab at improving your in-flight wireless capabilities, then you're going to need to test the signals. But when testing, you have to ensure that the plane is exactly the same as it would be 35,000 feet up in the air, which means you need passengers. Any travelers out there willing to sit still in a plane for a few days without ending up in an exotic destination? ...United Airlines Puts First North American Dreamliner In The Air
Sep 25th, 2012 at 3:30PM:
Over the weekend, United Airlines put the first of 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the air. Said to be the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built, the 787 will initially be used by United on international flights to Asia, Africa and Europe. But first, a series of domestic flights will showcase the aircraft around the United States.
"As the North American launch customer, ...Windowless Hybrid Wing Plane Successfully Tested By NASA And Boeing
Aug 10th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
<p><a data-cke-saved-href="http://video.news.com.au/2265300444/NASAs-blended-spacecraft" href="http://video.news.com.au/2265300444/NASAs-blended-spacecraft">VIDEO: NASA's blended spacecraft</a></p>
Passengers may need to wave goodbye to window seats on the planes of the future. However, although your view may not be as nice, there will be many other perks. NASA and ...
Inside United's First 787 Dreamliner At Boeing HQ
Aug 2nd, 2012 at 3:45PM:
We knew it was coming, but now that we've had a chance to step on board United Airlines' latest jetliner in person, we'll surely be counting the days until we can ease into one of those airborne recliners as the carrier's 787 takes to the skies. Just days after getting its first coat of paint (and that unique nose-to-tail swoop), United opened up its Dreamliner for journalists, select customers ...What Happens When A Boeing 747 Comes To The End Of Its Working Life?
Jul 18th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
We talk a lot about what goes on with airplanes while they're being used by airlines, but have you ever wondered what happens to an aircraft when it comes to the end of its working life?
Since its first commercial flight in 1970, Boeing's 747 jumbo jet, one of the most recognized aircrafts in the industry, has been flying travelers around the world. Like all commercial airplanes, the 747 ...
Tickets Now On Sale For The Luxurious Boeing 787 Dreamliner
May 29th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
For those who haven't heard about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, it's a luxurious aircraft with space for 219 passengers, large windows with an adjustable tint, spacious storage compartments, lower cabin altitude, higher humidity levels, a quieter and less-turbulent cabin, faster flying, tech enhancements and 20 percent less fuel usage than normal airplanes.
Do you want to try this innovative ...
Watch Desert Winds Pick Up And Move This Boeing 747
May 25th, 2012 at 7:30PM:
It's interesting seeing the fluid dynamics of modern flight turned backwards on a stationary aircraft. Normally during takeoff, an airplane flies into the wind to create as much air movement as possible over the wings. It's a mixture of the Bernoulli effect and a variety of other physical principles, but the end result is lift as a function of air speed.
And if the aircraft isn't moving? ...
The Discovery Channel Crashes A 727 Intentionally (Video)
Apr 30th, 2012 at 4:30PM: After building a plastic model airplane I used to fantasize about what it would look like crashing. This urge became overwhelming when my best friend was over at my house trying to annoy me to death. So I sent a B-52 across my bedroom for a bombing run.
The end result was a crash that was a bit of a let down.
Someone at the Discovery Channel recently had a similar idea, albeit on a more ...Space travel to get boost from solar power
Feb 1st, 2012 at 4:00PM:
The reality of manned space travel has scientists on limited budgets looking at every angle that might make it happen efficiently. Recently, five aerospace companies contracted with NASA to study the idea of a new propulsion system, designed to turn the sun's rays into electricity for space travel.
NASA hopes the end result is a new propulsion system that will power a reusable "space ...Boeing 787 makes first commerical flight
Oct 26th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Our good friend Scott Mayerowitz over at the AP was lucky enough to get a seat on the first commercial 787 Dreamliner flight, and he's just published an update on the experience. The special flight, which ran between Tokyo and Hong Kong yesterday, played host to a variety of media and airline enthusiasts and is a celebration to kick off widespread service of aircraft on All Nippon Airways. The ...United's 787 rolls off of the assembly line
Oct 13th, 2011 at 8:00PM:
We're warmly looking forward to the launch of the first domestic 787 product in the United States, United Airlines' service between Houston and Auckland.
With Japan based - All Nippon Airways as the launch partner for Boeing's new jumbo jet, however, we have to patiently wait our turn.
The good news, however, is that construction is still on time for a 2012 delivery. Pictured above ...Cockpit Chronicles: Boeing vs Boeing. Pilots weigh in on the flight qualities of each type
Sep 30th, 2011 at 10:30AM: We talked last week about identifying the various Boeing airplanes from their external characteristics. But to Boeing pilots who have been fortunate to fly most of them, each airplane has its own personality. I thought I'd share some different opinions of a few pilots who have flown them.
To accomplish this, I chose a select group of 'friends of Kent that also fly Boeings.' And by select, I ...Cockpit Chronicles: Know your Boeings
Sep 23rd, 2011 at 10:00AM: One of the first things any aviation enthusiast or pilot learns is how to tell one airplane from another. Usually, those of us aviation obsessed types pick this up as kids.
But a few frequent fliers, airline employees and maybe even some pilots may not be able to catch all the nuances that separate the various types of jets. We've broken down the differences between the various Boeings to make ...First domestic 787 begins construction
Aug 19th, 2011 at 10:30AM:
Production and delivery of the 787 jumbo jet is starting to shift into high gear, and as ANA shows off its new Japanese aircraft the focus is now turning to the domestic carriers. Delivery of the new Boeing aircraft to its first domestic carrier is slated for the merged Continental/United airlines -- it was Continental's order (in 2004!) before the two giants joined forces.
Planned for ...Interior photos of the ANA Boeing 787 released
Aug 7th, 2011 at 5:30PM:
The airline nerdery have been waiting with baited breath for clues about how the interiors of the new Boeing 787 will be designed. Sure, we've seen mockups at the Paris Air Show and renderings here and there, but a full, comprehensive tour and photo shoot hadn't really been completed.
With All Nippon Airways receiving their first equipment this year, however, it was only a matter of time ...
