News about Boeing

Dreamliner fire probe urges Boeing disable beacons

British authorities have recommended that distress beacons onboard all Boeing Dreamliners be disabled, after identifying the devices as the likely cause of a fire on a 787 at London's Heathrow airport.
19 July 2013 15:05

Boeing stocks dive after 787 fire at Heathrow

Boeing stocks plunged nearly 5 percent on Friday after a fire and a "technical issue" on separate 787 Dreamliners in Britain stoked fresh safety concerns about the new high-tech jetliner.
13 July 2013 19:06

Two killed as Asiana jet crashes in San Francisco

An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 passenger jet crashed and burst into flames Saturday as it landed short of the runway at San Francisco International Airport, killing two people and injuring 182 others.
07 July 2013 18:25

Airbus A350 takes off for battle with Boeing

Airbus's new A350 plane glided smoothly through its maiden flight on Friday, leaving company executives relieved and brimming with confidence for the battle with Boeing that lies ahead.
17 June 2013 16:45

Airbus next-generation plane prepares for first flight

Airbus's new A350 plane is due to take off on its much-anticipated maiden flight Friday, a milestone for an aircraft the firm hopes will help close the gap with rival Boeing in the lucrative long-haul market.
13 June 2013 14:07

Japan's ANA to test modified Dreamliner

Japan's ANA is to test one of its modified Dreamliner jets on Sunday, three months after the worldwide fleet of 787s was grounded, as Boeing seeks to reassure passengers that the planes are safe.
27 April 2013 16:21

Dreamliner 'absolutely' safe: Boeing executive

The grounded Dreamliner is "absolutely" safe and will be back in the air within weeks, planemaker Boeing said in Japan on Friday, as it sought to reassure airlines and passengers about its aircraft.
15 March 2013 12:07

Air China to buy 31 Boeing planes

Air China signed an agreement Friday to buy 31 Boeing passenger and cargo planes from Boeing, subject to government approval.
02 March 2013 18:09

Boeing offered Dreamliner battery fix: Japan govt

Details emerged Friday of the battery fix proposed by Boeing to get its stricken Dreamliners back in the air, as Japan's All Nippon Airways vowed it would stick with the next generation aircraft.
01 March 2013 14:52

Japan identifies cause of Dreamliner fuel leak

Japanese engineers probing problems with Boeing's Dreamliners have identified the cause of fuel leaks but are still investigating more serious issues with the aircraft's batteries.
23 February 2013 11:11

United Airlines extends 787 grounding to May

United Airlines said Thursday it expected to keep its six Boeing 787s out of service until May 12, as the cutting-edge airplane remained grounded worldwide due to battery problems.
22 February 2013 11:48

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