Dive into our comprehensive coverage of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, focusing on the aircraft's technological advancements, airline orders, and its influence on the future of long-haul aviation. Our reporting keeps you up-to-date with the Dreamliner's market performance, fleet integrations, and the evolving landscape of international air travel it helps to shape.
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• Ricardo Meier
Air Data News reports: Boeing quietly celebrated a milestone, the delivery of the 1,500th 737 MAX this week. The aircraft, model 737-8200, with high seating density, was delivered.
The new facility at Madrid-Barajas Airport can house up to three widebody jets, enhancing Air Europa's maintenance capabilities.
With the new order, EVA Air elevates its Boeing 787-10 backlog to 19, reinforcing its widebody capabilities and passenger experience enhancements.
Flydubai plans new routes and onboard innovations with its upcoming 787s but doubts Boeing's ability to meet the 2026 delivery timeline.
Boeing celebrated the delivery of its 1,500th 737 MAX model, a 737-8200, to Ryanair. The milestone aircraft features high seating density and is powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.
Japan Airlines introduces a special livery on its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to celebrate Expo 2025 Osaka, supporting international routes.
The new facility at Madrid-Barajas Airport can house up to three widebody jets, enhancing Air Europa's maintenance capabilities.
With the new order, EVA Air elevates its Boeing 787-10 backlog to 19, reinforcing its widebody capabilities and passenger experience enhancements.
Flydubai plans new routes and onboard innovations with its upcoming 787s but doubts Boeing's ability to meet the 2026 delivery timeline.
As it prepares to integrate Boeing 787 Dreamliners into its fleet, flydubai plans to establish connections between Dubai and Australia, targeting expanded global reach.
Introducing year-round Tokyo service and expanded leisure destinations, WestJet's winter schedule elevates Calgary's position in international connectivity.
Beginning 28OCT24, Norse Atlantic Airways will bridge London and Cape Town, marking a significant step in connecting European markets with South African wineries.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air Tanzania is grounded in Malaysia, awaiting necessary maintenance on its Rolls-Royce engines.
With a nine-fold profit increase to $143 million in Q1 2024, driven by heightened passenger numbers and expanded network capacity, Etihad Airways edges closer to its anticipated IPO.
Following Rosaviatsia's approval, Aeroflot Technics now offers line maintenance services for Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Virgin Atlantic's debut of a 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) flight on its Boeing 787-9 across the Atlantic achieves a significant 64% reduction in carbon emissions, saving 95 tonnes of CO2.
An Air France Boeing 787-9 en route from Paris to Seattle was diverted to Iqaluit, Canada, following passengers' reports of a heat smell and smoke in the cabin.
A new inquiry by the FAA into Boeing's 787 production looks into allegations of falsified inspection records, specifically around electrical safeguards.
CEO Peter Ingram discusses Hawaiian Airlines' strategy, focusing on maintaining its unique brand identity while integrating Boeing 787s and exploring potential merger with Alaska.
Boeing faces delivery hurdles for its 787 Dreamliner as Russia sanctions disrupt heat exchanger production.
The LATAM Group has introduced a redesigned Economy cabin for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, aimed at enhancing the passenger experience.
JAL's Boeing 787 business class continues to impress with a commendable balance of comfort and service, emphasizing soft product excellence.
Completing a significant milestone, Lufthansa Technik Malta performed its inaugural C-Check on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, servicing LOT Polish Airlines.
American Airlines adjusts its international flight schedule, planning with fewer widebody aircraft available due to Boeing's delivery postponements.
AJW Group has enhanced its portfolio by acquiring a Boeing 787-9, previously operated by Kalair and recently relocated to the UK's Cotswold airport. This addition, powered by GE GEnx engines, marks a significant asset for the components and repair specialist.
Amid a challenging Q1 2024, with a reported loss of $138 million, Hawaiian Holdings is betting on its upcoming Boeing 787 deliveries and new freighter operations to pave the path to profitability.
After nearly a decade parked at Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport post-delivery, a specialized Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner transitions to storage in the UK, sparking speculation on its fate.
Concerns in Renton, Washington, and Wichita highlight deepening issues within the supply chain, impacting Boeing 737 production and delivery timelines.
A Chilean investigation found a sudden, involuntary shift in the captain's seat to be the precursor to a recent in-flight upset on a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9.
In a strategic move to reconnect London and Abu Dhabi, British Airways has launched a year-round daily service with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking the airline's return to the route after a hiatus.
In a significant fleet upgrade, Etihad Airways transitions back to Airbus A380 for its daily service to New York-JFK, sidelining the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
In a recent update, Air New Zealand has confirmed the return of two summer routes and expansion of capacity into key markets, alongside continuing the suspension of its Chicago service due to ongoing engine challenges.
Severe turbulence on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from Bali to Australia resulted in a passenger sustaining a broken leg, highlighting safety and PaxEx considerations.
In a shift towards premium business amenities, American Airlines announces its new Flagship Suite Preferred, replacing traditional first-class seats on new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and retrofitting Boeing 777-300ER fleets.
Hawaiian Airlines has deployed its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Honolulu to San Francisco route, marking a historic upgrade in its fleet and passenger experience.
Boeing has aggressively countered allegations from a whistleblower, asserting exhaustive testing shows no evidence of fatigue cracks in in-service 787 Dreamliner jets, amid safety scrutiny.
In the wake of a comprehensive review, Boeing Co. is set to advise 787 Dreamliner operators to inspect a critical nose component essential for maintaining cabin pressure, spotlighting the aircraft's scrutiny over potential safety oversights.
In a significant collaboration, Air Astana and Neos have forged a strategic partnership, featuring codeshare and service cooperation on Boeing 787 flights, aimed at enhancing connectivity and operational insights.
In response to heightened Middle East tensions and the threat of an imminent Iranian attack on Israel, Qantas has adjusted its Perth to London route to include a stopover in Singapore, bypassing Iranian airspace.
Two Boeing 787 Dreamliners operated by LOT Airlines and KLM were involved in a potentially dangerous runway incursion on March 21 at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, prompting a swift investigation by Canadian authorities.
All Nippon Airways has showcased the cabin design for its Boeing 787-10 aircraft, configured to accommodate 429 passengers, focusing on optimizing the PaxEx.
In a significant agreement, Air France KLM will deliver comprehensive maintenance support and predictive technology for Hawaiian Airlines' new 787 fleet over the next decade.
In response to new whistleblower charges, a Senate Subcommittee has initiated a probe into Boeing jetliner safety, with CEO David Calhoun summoned for testimony.
The FAA is closely examining allegations by a Boeing engineer about potential structural integrity issues in the assembly processes of the 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft, raising concerns over safety and quality control.
In Q1 2024, Boeing's aircraft deliveries plummeted to 83, impacted by rigorous quality checks on the 737 Max and a notable safety incident in January, despite securing 113 new orders.
A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 and British Airways Airbus A350 experienced minor damage following a ground collision at London's Heathrow Airport. No injuries were reported in the incident that occurred during towing operations.
A Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner encountered severe turbulence en route from Melbourne to Tokyo, resulting in injuries to four cabin crew, including a fracture.
Beginning October 29, British Airways enhances its Brazil connections by upping its weekly flights to Sao Paulo to ten, using the Boeing 787-8 for additional routes.
Amid a significant operational meltdown, Vistara faces over 100 flight cancellations and delays due to pilot protests against revised salary contracts, leading to an intervention request by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Following a brief three-week halt due to regulatory challenges, Singapore Airlines will recommence its services to three major cities in China, enhancing connectivity and route options.
A United Airlines flight en route from Israel to New Jersey encountered high winds and significant turbulence, necessitating a diversion to Stewart International Airport, New York. All passengers avoided serious injury.
Vistara has received its 70th aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, concluding its current order spree. This significant delivery marks the completion of the airline's fleet expansion as it prepares for the upcoming merger with Air India.
Following Russia's departure from the CRAIC joint venture in 2023, COMAC has officially taken the reins of the widebody C929 project, entering its final design phase.
Starting September 2024, Norse Atlantic will operate three weekly direct flights to Las Vegas, introducing a new destination for the airline from London Gatwick.
