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Boeing delivers most airplanes since late 2023 as 737 Max output rises

Travel NewsJuly 14, 202543Views

Boeing 737 MAX airliners are pictured at the company's factory in Renton, Washington, on Sept. 12, 2024. Stephen Brashear | AP Boeing delivered 60 airplanes last month, the most since December 2023, as the plane maker seeks to raise production of its bestselling 737 Max jets after a series of manufacturing and…

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Tariffs drive up the cost of airplanes, the United States’ star export

The production line for the Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft is pictured at Boeing's 737 factory in Renton, Washington, November 18, 2021. Jason Redmond | Reuters President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are set to drive up the cost of Boeing and Airbus planes, GE Aerospace engines, and hundreds…

April 4, 202553Views

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Why first-class seats are holding up new airplanes

A Lufthansa First Class "Allegris" cabin, which was set up outside the show. Peter Kneffel | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Heated or cooled seats. Ultra-high-definition TV screens. Benches. Convertible beds. All-aisle access. And of course, the coveted privacy door. Ever-more luxurious first- and business-class cabins that have hundreds of parts and require regulator approval…

March 2, 202564Views

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Boeing delivered 30 airplanes in December as gap with Airbus widens

Boeing 737 Max planes sit at the airport in Renton, Washington. Leslie Josephs | CNBC Boeing handed over 348 airplanes in 2024, about a third fewer than it did a year earlier as the aerospace giant struggled with a crisis after a midair door panel blowout a year ago and a machinist…

January 14, 202570Views

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Not All Kids’ Car Seats Are Approved for Airplanes: Know the Rules

Don't assume that you can automatically use your child's car seat on an airplane. It depends on the seat you own. Whether or not you can strap your kids into their car seats on an airplane depends upon the type of seats, the point during the flight…

January 8, 202566Views

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Airplanes Don’t Like Extreme Heat: Tips for Avoiding Flight Delays in Summer’s Hot Weather

Summer flying can be tough. Especially this year. Plane engines simply behave differently in the summer, and smart travelers use that information to avoid delays and cancellations. Flying in the summer always presents challenges. But flying this summer promises to be particularly challenging. Airlines are already dealing…

January 7, 202589Views

Premium Economy vs. Economy Plus on Airplanes: What’s the Difference?

It seems like a straightforward choice when booking a plane ticket: economy or business class? In recent years, though, the options available to passengers have grown far more plentiful—maybe even borderline overwhelming—as airlines have introduced more fare classes and cabin types. At one end of the spectrum are basic economy tickets, which come with lower prices…

May 3, 2024196Views