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Boeing Completes 787 Dreamliner 'High Blow' Test

Sunday September 28, 2008 — Boeing

EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing successfully completed a high-pressure test, known as "high blow," on the 787 Dreamliner static test airframe at its Everett factory today. The test is one of three static tests that must be cleared prior to first flight.During the test, ...

Boeing to Acquire Tapestry Solutions to Enhance Its Growing Global Services & Support Business

Friday September 26, 2008 — Boeing Company

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company today announced an agreement to acquire Tapestry Solutions, a San Diego-based company specializing in services and software systems that improve the tracking and distribution of equipment, spare parts and personnel for the U.S. Dep...

Honeywell's UOP Joins Aviation and Academic Leaders to Accelerate Development and Availability of Sustainable Biofuels

Thursday September 25, 2008 — Honeywell

DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced today that it has joined a group of leading air carriers and Boeing to accelerate the development and commercialization of sustainable new aviation fuels.With support and advice from world leading envi...

Boeing and AeroLogic Partner to Streamline Carrier's Maintenance Operations

Thursday September 25, 2008 — Boeing

MADRID, Spain, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing announced today at MRO Europe that AeroLogic has adopted the airplane manufacturer's Web-based solutions, Maintenance Performance Toolbox and Airplane Health Management, as foundations for the carrier's 777 Freighter maintenance documentat...

Boeing Joins Aviation, Energy and Academic Leaders to Accelerate Development and Availability of Sustainable Biofuels

Thursday September 25, 2008 — Boeing Commercial Airplanes

SEATTLE, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing has, with leading air carriers and Honeywell's UOP, a refining technology developer, established a group to accelerate the development and commercialization of sustainable new aviation fuels. With support and advice from the world's leading envi...

Boeing's New Environmental Improvement Has Big Impact on European Carriers

Wednesday September 24, 2008 — The Boeing Company

MADRID, Spain, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the beginning of 2008, seven airlines adopted The Boeing Company's new Performance Improvement Package (PIP) for their 777 fleets. The Performance Improvement Package, scheduled for an April 2009 introduction into service, is committed on 10 Boeing ...

Boeing Solution to Enable British Airways' Efficiency, Environmental Gain

Wednesday September 24, 2008 — Boeing

MADRID, Spain, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing will provide a Performance Improvement Package for British Airways' 777 fleet that will result in a one percent fuel efficiency gain, along with the emission reductions that come with reduced fuel usage. The package will be applied to the ...

Boeing Launches Defense & Government Services Division for Market Growth

Tuesday September 23, 2008 — The Boeing Company

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company today launched a new division within its Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) business designed to better serve customers in the vast services market.The newly established Defense Government Services will operate as a division of Boei...

How Much is this Strike Costing Boeing?

Saturday September 20, 2008 — SchaeffersResearch

What has the machinist's strike cost Boeing? According to a MarketWatch article, roughly $1.4 billion, or more, in sales - of today. The machinists' union is demanding improved pay and benefits, along with a larger voice in the company's outsourcing practices. Boeing (BA: sentiment, char...