In the most visible sign that we’re getting closer to the 787 flying again, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the FAA has acknowledged Boeing has submitted everything they need for the FAA to make a final decision on the 787 returning to…
Don’t forget to enter my giveaways for a Bubble Bum and 5,000 Ultimate Rewards points. Thanks to my good friend Kevin for sending along this video to remind me I’m really ready for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to start flying again. This is footage…
Let’s face it. Most people don’t think about the type of plane they’re getting on when they fly. The most important fact to most travelers is window versus aisle. But, for a select few of us crazies, innovation in air travel is insanely interesting….
While there have been lots of rumors and snippets over the past few weeks, there’s actual progress today in the return of the 787 to flight. No, it’s not returning to flight yet, but the FAA has approved Boeing’s plan to certify the new…
Boeing and Airbus have a long history of healthy (and not-so-healthy) competition. The success of Boeing’s twin-engine 777 made it economically infeasible for airlines to operate the 4-engine Airbus A340. It took Airbus a while, but they finally stopped taking orders for the plane…
If you’re interested in a free drink on a future United flight, don’t forget to enter my giveaway. There really hasn’t been much in the way of real progress since the FAA grounded the Boeing 787 Dreamliner almost a month ago. A bunch of…
Unless you’re an aviation enthusiast, it’s unlikely you know who Gordon Bethune is. A quick peek at his Wikipedia page shows a career working for various airlines (and even a stint at Boeing), but the thing he’s most known for is his long tenure…
There’s plenty of stories out there about Saudi princes who have their own jumbo jets. During a trip to Boeing last year, we were even able to see one of the brand new 747-8i planes being built. It was leaving the factory shortly after…
Lots of people are concerned about flying on a 787. And, no doubt the news about the recent fires is reason to give some people pause. But, I’m really not concerned. I was quoted in an Associated Press piece yesterday about my confidence in…
It’s been a bad week for the 787. First, a fire broke out on a JAL 787 in Boston. Then, the FAA launched an “top-level” investigation into the problems the 787 has experienced. Then yesterday, ANA and Japan Airlines saw their 787 fleets grounded…