Boeing reports that progress is being made on it's 747-8
freighter. On Thursday afternoon, the first of the high-capacity
cargo aircraft was towed out of the factory in Everett, Wash. The
airplane, ultimately destined for Cargolux, will be painted and
begin preparations for flight test.
Side-of-Body Installations Complete On First Dreamliner
Boeing has completed installing reinforcements within the
side-of-body section on the first 787 Dreamliner. The modification
entails installing new fittings at 34 stringer locations within the
joint where the wing is attached to the fuselage. Installations
were completed Wednesday.
The FAA is updating training and procedures for handling the
loss of two-way communication with aircraft and how other agencies
are notified, after a detailed review of air traffic contact with
Northwest Airlines Flight 188 on October 21, 2009
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