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Manufacturer News

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Finally Gets Off the Ground

Boeing today sent its new 787 Dreamliner on its maiden test flight, marking the first time a mostly composite airliner has taken to the air.
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On This Day in Aviation History
Austrian Airlines' first flight took place on this day in 1958

March 18th in Aviation History: Austrian Airlines Launches Service

Europe's first airplane takes flight, Austrian Airlines launches service, Delta offers voluntary severance to 30,000 employees, the crash of a Boeing 307 Stratoliner during a test flight, and more...
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Aviation News

Boeing’s Biggest Bird Takes to the Skies

The largest commercial aircraft ever built in the United States, Boeing's 747-8 Freighter, made its maiden flight today, marking an important step forward in manufacturer's groundbreaking, but aging, 747 product line.
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Airline News
United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (Photo by Kevin Koske)

Onboard United’s First Boeing 787 Passenger Flight

United Airlines on Sunday flew its first Boeing 787 revenue flight, from Houston to Chicago.
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Aviation News

Photos: Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Takes Off on First Flight

Boeing’s 747-8 Intercontinental took off Sunday from Paine Field, kicking off the flight test program for the longest passenger aircraft in the world and the largest plane ever built by Boeing.
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