Does the Boeing 747 Have a Future?

Does the Boeing 747 Have a Future?
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The issue doesn't seem to be that the 747 has gotten stale in its old age (in fact, Boeing's latest version features new engines, a redesigned wing, a fuselage stretch, and advanced avionics; some might argue that Boeing spent WAY too much capital on a plane with so few orders).  Rather, the problem seems to be that other planes have gotten so much better.  This reminds me of that 80′s darling, the Pontiac Fiero, and its cool uncle, the Chevrolet Corvette.

GM and Pontiac built the Fiero from 1984-1988.  A mid-engined, two-seater sports car with sharp (for the 80′s) looks, the Fiero did a lot of things well that the Corvette also was known for.  Although not officially acknowledged by GM as a reason for ending the program, enthusiasts maintain that GM killed the Fiero because it was encroaching on the performance envelope of the 'Vette, at lower acquisition and operating costs.  Sound familiar?  If you've ever flown on a Boeing 777, it should.

Airbus: July backlog total surpasses industry record

Airbus: July backlog total surpasses industry record
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By the end of July, Airbus' backlog reportedly broke industry records, with a total of 5,227 aircraft on order for delivery, according to a company statement.

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O’Leary: Ryanair likely to be forced to sell Aer Lingus stake

O'Leary: Ryanair likely to be forced to sell Aer Lingus stake
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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary believes there is "little doubt" the UK Competition Commission (UKCC) will ultimately order Ryanair to sell its 29.8% stake in Aer Lingus.

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Reclutamiento de pilotos para Spring Airlines en Madrid, en GTA

Reclutamiento de pilotos para Spring Airlines en Madrid, en GTA
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El próximo 9 de septiembre la compañía Spring Airlines, low cost de China, junto con Pilot Movers van a realizar entrevistas y pruebas de simulador en GTA, Global Training Aviation en Barajas, Madrid.

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Avión atropella a vaca en Indonesia - El Mañana de Nuevo Laredo

Avión atropella a vaca en Indonesia - El Mañana de Nuevo Laredo
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Avión atropella a vaca en Indonesia
El Mañana de Nuevo Laredo
07/08/2013 Al momento de aterrizar en el aeropuerto de Jalaluddin, un Boeing 737-800 atropelló a una de las 3 vacas que se encontraban en la pista. Por: AP. Jasleen, la bebé gigante de Alemania; pesó más de seis kilos. 31/07/2013 Conoce a Jasleen, ...
Un avión atropella una vaca y se sale de la pista

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La aerolínea india Jet Airways adquiere 50 Boeing 737 MAX - Yahoo! Finanzas

La aerolínea india Jet Airways adquiere 50 Boeing 737 MAX - Yahoo! Finanzas
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La aerolínea india Jet Airways adquiere 50 Boeing 737 MAX
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La aerolínea india Jet Airways compró 50 Boeing (NYSE: BA - noticias) 737 MAX, una orden estimada entre 4.100 y 5.370 millones de dólares al precio de catálogo, según las diferentes versiones propuestas, anuncia el Wall Street Journal este miércoles en ...

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