Airliners.net member BN747 had noted the following video of a Korean Air Boeing 777-300 hard landing on YouTube. I thought this would be worth sharing. Although it might look rather scary, this really is not a dramatically dangerous[..] Read More >>
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MIT Designs Eco-friendly Aircraft with a 70% Fuel Burn Reduction
MIT has delivered designs of two ultra-efficient green plane models to NASA, as part of a $2.1 million research contract awarded in 2008. The aircraft feature a different silhouette than to current day models and will offer a 70% fuel burn[..] Read More >>
Stowaway in a Delta 777 found dead
Aviation Incident and Accident information base AvHerald had reported a sad incident about a stowaway that chose to hide inside the landing gear bay. Although this person apparently was a harmless man in need of moving to a country, this also[..] Read More >>
Lars returns..
Boeing yesterday announced a set of executive appointment shuffles, to better align leadership. A few of key changes are as follows * Elizabeth Lund will become vice president and general manager, 767 program, reporting to Pat Shanahan,[..] Read More >>
Etihad to go Cattle Class ?
Shame, I know. But economies do play part. With Etihad's recent plan to improve the airline and products at a $750 million cost, they decided to opt for 10 abreast Economy class seating in their 777s. Many airlines are opting to do this nowadays -[..] Read More >>
V Australia takes delivery of first 777
V Australia has finally taken delivery of their first 777, a 777-300ER . The aircraft was delayed in a few months due to the mechanics strike at Boeing. ( Photo copyright NwAviation ) SEATTLE, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA)[..] Read More >>
British Airways 777, BA16, incurs engine damage and diverts to Amsterdam
A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER, powered by Rolls Royce engines, registration G-YMMP, incurred multiple engine faults and safely diverted to Amsterdam, AMS today ( 15th ). The aircraft was enroute from Sydney, SYD via Singapore, SIN to London[..] Read More >>