September 2008
Volume 08, Issue 04
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COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES

Whatever it takes

Boeing's Airplane-On-Ground Operations team is ready to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment's notice to help get customers' jetliners back into the air. Here's the tale of one such AOG trip – which began with a call on Christmas Eve.

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 Whatever it takes Rick Turnbaugh/Boeing

Farnborough's green scene

Aircraft weren't the only attention-grabbers at this year's Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom. Boeing created an eye-grabbing display that explained how the company is using its innovative technologies to help reduce aviation's impact on the environment. Here's a look at this display.

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Tops in ETOPS

Have you ever taken a transoceanic flight in a 777? You might not be aware of the certification that lets this jetliner serve these long-haul trips more efficiently. The 777 recently took over the market lead in the performance of extended operations, or ETOPS flights – which allow an airplane to fly more directly to its final destination without the requirement to be as close to alternate airports.

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 Tops in ETOPS TIM STAKE/BOEING

Meet your new Current Market Outlook

Every year, Boeing issues its Current Market Outlook, a report explaining how the company foresees the next 20 years in the airplane market. Here's a look at the newest update.

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