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Boeing on 30 January completed the maiden flight of its first 747-8 Intercontinental, which is destined for a private Boeing Business Jet customer. The flight, operated by Boeing test pilots, was conducted to evaluate the aircraft’s systems. Additional test and customer flights will follow. Registered A7-HHE for its Qatari Government customer, the aircraft is expected [...]

Boeing on 30 January completed the maiden flight of its first 747-8 Intercontinental, which is destined for a private Boeing Business Jet customer. The… View full post on HEADLINES

A Volga-Dnepr subsidiary will soon operate the first of five Boeing 747-8 Freighters after taking delivery of the first aircraft in Everett, Washington. Moscow-based… View full post on HEADLINES

This summer, Best Western will open its first hotel in Haiti. View full post on USATODAY.com Feed

Virginia-based Aurora Flight Sciences has announced the sale of a Centaur optionally-piloted vehicle (OPA) to the Swiss air force, marking both the aircraft’s… View full post on HEADLINES

Canadian passenger, cargo and charter carrier First Air has ordered 19 automated flight information reporting systems (AFIRS) from Calgary-based AeroMechanical… View full post on HEADLINES

The first lady celebrates her birthday at a D.C. steakhouse. View full post on USATODAY.com Feed

Southwest Airlines is overhauling its cabin interiors for the first time in more than a decade. View full post on Flights.com Travel News

Italian rescue workers suspended operations Wednesday after a stricken cruise ship shifted slightly on the rocks near the Tuscan coast. View full post on USATODAY.com Feed

The first shark fatality of 2011 is recorded. View full post on USATODAY.com Feed