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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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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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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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Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Lands Safely, Completing First Test Flight

The 747-8 Intercontinental touched down safely at Boeing Field on Sunday after a successful four and a half-hour first flight.

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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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