Wants More Information Before Placing An Order With Boeing For The Upgraded Widebody
Boeing has long been hinting about the next variant of its widebody 777 airliner, which for now has been dubbed the 777X. One of the potential launch customers is Qatar Airways, the second-largest airline in the Persian Gulf.
Peter Mayhew Was Boarding A Flight In Denver When He Was Briefly Delayed
Actor Peter Mayhew is over 7 feet tall. You might not recognize him, because in what may be his best-known role ... the Wookiee Chewbacca in Star Wars, well, he had on the Wookiee costume. But as Mayhew was boarding a plane recently at Denver International Airport ... carrying a larger-than-normal walking stick to help support the 69-year-old actor's frame, TSA briefly stopped him to ask about the cane that reportedly resembled a light saber.
Board Members For The New American Airlines Also Named
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., and US Airways Group, Inc. have announced the senior leadership team responsible for guiding the new American Airlines after the closing of the companies' expected merger.
Increased Demand For Single-Aisle Airplanes Driving The Forecast
Boeing projects a demand for more than 35,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $4.8 trillion. The company released its annual Current Market Outlook (CMO) today in Paris, forecasting the world fleet to double over the next two decades. Both passenger traffic and cargo traffic are expected to grow 5 percent annually.
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