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Farewell to the 747, the plane that shrank the world

For a half-century, Boeing mechanics in a sprawling factory north of Seattle have riveted together aluminum panels into the familiar hump-backed form of the 747 jumbo jet. Test pilots then put each new plane through its paces on an adjacent … Continue reading

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A Feud Between Boeing and Bombardier is Casting a Spotlight on US-Canadian Trade Deals

Boeing ba and Bombardier bombf traded barbs on Monday over the U.S. planemaker’s claim that its Canadian rival benefited from billions of dollars in illegal government subsidies and dumped its newest jetliner in the United States at below cost. At … Continue reading

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Nostalgia Galore As ‘Queen Of The Skies’ Bids Farewell In US Passenger Airline Fleets

Nostalgia is flowing freely in the skies this week as Delta Air Lines takes its remaining Boeing 747 jumbo jets on a farewell tour. They’re the last of the iconic jumbos in U.S. passenger service. The swan song stopped at … Continue reading

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Boeing-Bombardier dispute ramps up at US trade hearing

HOME EDITION News Economy Finance Health Care Real Estate Wealth Autos Earnings Energy Life Media Politics Retail Commentary Special Reports Asia Europe CFO Council Markets Pre-Markets U.S. Asia Europe Stocks Commodities Currencies Bonds Funds ETFs Investing Trading Nation Trader Talk … Continue reading

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Farewell to the 747, the Plane That Shrank the World

For a half-century, Boeing Co. mechanics in a sprawling factory north of Seattle have riveted together aluminum panels into the familiar hump-backed form of the 747 jumbo jet. Test pilots then put each new plane through its paces on an … Continue reading

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Stealth turns 40: Looking back at the first flight of Have Blue

reader comments 80 On December 1, 1977, a truly strange bird took flight for the first time in the skies over a desolate corner of Nevada. Looking more like a giant faceted gemstone than something designed to lift-off, the aircraft … Continue reading

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SCUTT, Everett R., Sr.

SCUTT – Everett R., Sr. Of Hamburg, NY. December 14, 2017. Married to the love of his life for 48 years, Salvatrice A. (Vullo) Scutt; dearest father of Everett R. (Beth) Scutt Jr., David J. (Magda) Scutt, Brian R. (Jolene) … Continue reading

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