A mechanic checks a main gear bogie of a 747 inside the hangar. The facility has the ability to complete wheel and break checks/repairs along with full landing gear replacements.
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Boeing on Tuesday announced that it has begun assembling the 1,000th 767 airplane at its factory in Everett, Washington, marking an important milestone for the company.
American Airlines on Tuesday announced that the airline will begin three days a week service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil starting next December 16.