Tuesday, February 9, 2010

PImail (Boeing/Aerospace) for 2/9/2010

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Final report confirms ice in fuel caused Boeing 777 crash
A British Airways Boeing 777 crashed at London's Heathrow Airport on Jan. 17, 2008, because ice in the fuel system restricted flow to the engines, investigators reported Tuesday, confirming preliminary findings released previously.

Ala. Sen. lifts most holds, leaves ones related to tanker
Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., on Tuesday announced the release of Air Force tanker-related holds on almost all pending Obama administration nominees, according to a report on The Hill's Blog Briefing Room.

Alaska Airlines joneses for Coke, so Jones Soda is out
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are bringing Coca-Cola back on board by popular demand and dumping local beverage company Jones Soda, the carrier announced Tuesday.

JAL sticks with American Airlines, oneworld alliance
Japan Airlines will stay in the oneworld alliance with American Airlines and seek approval to boost cooperation on trans-Pacific routes, the carrier announced Tuesday.

Boeing photos from 747-8 first flight
We've got dozens of photos from Monday's first flight of the 747-8 Freighter. But Boeing took some nice ones too. Here are a couple.

Air Force may issue tanker request Feb. 23
The Air Force will put out its aerial refueling tanker request for proposals as soon as Feb. 23, the service said in a presolicitation notice Tuesday.

Boeing 747-8 "met or exceeded" expectations in first flight
Boeing's first 747-8 Freighter flew great and flew like a 747 in its first trip Monday, according to its pilots.

Boeing 747-8 returned
4:18 p.m. Touchdown. Flight time of three hours, 39 minutes.

 

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