Is a new Boeing aircraft in the near future? Unlikely

The Economist considers whether Boeing should develop a new aircraft to fill the gap left by the discontinued 757. The magazine ultimately concludes that the delays and cost overruns of the 787 Dreamliner program make a new aircraft a risky proposition.

Commercial AviationDerek CookMay 17, 2016Boeing 787, Boeing, commercial aviation, business analysis, The Economist

American to begin Los Angeles-Auckland route

American Airlines will begin service to Auckland, NZ from Los Angeles, CA in June 2016. The flights will be operated by American's newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

Commercial AviationDerek CookNovember 11, 2015American Airlines, Los Angeles International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Boeing 787, Jetstar Airways