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Boeing, ISRO to make, market satellites

Boeing, ISRO to make, market satellites

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

The United States government has approved a licence authorising Boeing Co. to enter into talks with India's premier space agency for jointly developing and marketing communication satellites, an official said Tuesday.

Boeing Dreamliner set to take off. Finally!

Boeing Dreamliner set to take off. Finally!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The company officials informed that a static test of the fuselage was over and an analysis of the results could be finished by the end of December.

Jet  to buy 10 Boeing aircraft

Jet to buy 10 Boeing aircraft

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

McNerney may be new Boeing CEO

McNerney may be new Boeing CEO

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Three months after Boeing Co's former CEO was forced to resign, the aerospace company is expected to name 3M Co. CEO W. James McNerney Jr. on Thursday as its new chief executive, according to a published report.

Model of Chinook chopper goes missing? Defence ministry clarifies

Model of Chinook chopper goes missing? Defence ministry clarifies

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Defence Ministry spokesperson A Bharat Bhushan Babu said the DRDO never installed any helicopter model in Lucknow.

Boeing welcomes govt move on aircraft order

Boeing welcomes govt move on aircraft order

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

International aircraft major Boeing on Tuesday welcomed the Congress-led government's move to have a relook at the Indian Airlines' plans to order 43 aircraft from the European consortium Airbus Industries.

Victory Parade For Rohit & Co In Mumbai

Victory Parade For Rohit & Co In Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'Rohit Sharma's victorious team will take a ride on an open-top bus in a parade from the National Centre for Performing Arts in Nariman Point to the iconic Wankhede stadium at 4 pm on Thursday evening, said a report in The Indian Express newspaper.

India concerned about Boeing Dreamliner glitches

India concerned about Boeing Dreamliner glitches

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

US transportation authorities are launching a review of the Dreamliner, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Boeing inks pact for MRO in Nagpur

Boeing inks pact for MRO in Nagpur

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

The facility is a joint venture between the aerospace major and national carrier Air India, while MADC, a government agency, has provided the land. The 99-year lease agreement is for 50 acres of land located adjacent to the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport under the prestigious Multi-modal International Passenger and Cargo Hub, Nagpur project.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

With the absence of any major immediate domestic trigger in sight, investors would focus on global trends and trading activity of foreign investors for further cues in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar trend would also guide the market. "This week is a truncated one with no major triggers expected. However, we anticipate sector-specific movements amid budget-related buzz.

Airbus rubs salt in 'unreliable' Boeing Dreamliner's wounds

Airbus rubs salt in 'unreliable' Boeing Dreamliner's wounds

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

According to News 24, Airbus sales chief John Leahy said that Dreamliner is going to cost a lot in maintenance alone as its architecture is not mature and will require a lot of time, money and redesigning of quite a few systems onboard.

Akasa Air now eligible for international operations

Akasa Air now eligible for international operations

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Akasa Air on Tuesday said it has added the 20th aircraft to its fleet that also makes the airline eligible to start international operations. The carrier, which will complete one year of operations on August 7, has also become the first airline in Asia to have the Boeing 737-8-200 variant. According to a release, the Boeing 737-8-200 aircraft aligns with Akasa Air's continued efforts to control operating costs.

The making of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The making of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an engineering marvel. Here's how it's made....

Boeing plans $100m JV with Air India

Boeing plans $100m JV with Air India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Boeing signs $1bn outsourcing deal with HAL

Boeing signs $1bn outsourcing deal with HAL

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Under a memorandum of understanding signed in New Delhi by Jim Albaugh, President of Boeing Integrated Defence System and HAL Chairman Ashok K Baweja, the Indian defence PSU, will manufacture subsystems for Boeing's wide range of fighter planes like F-15, F-18 Super Hornetts and Apace Helicpoters.

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Higher interest rates make gold less attractive as it doesn't generate yield.' 'However, with rates set to fall, the tables are turning for gold.'

WikiLeaks: US embassy backs AI-Boeing deal

WikiLeaks: US embassy backs AI-Boeing deal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

The embassy observations are part of a confidential official cable released by whistleblower website WikiLeaks on August 30.

Boeing to sell latest plane in India

Boeing to sell latest plane in India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

US aircraft maker Boeing Inc will soon start talks with Indian carriers to market its latest aircraft, the '7E7', which is due for launch in 2008, as it strives to cash in on the fast-growing Asian aviation market.

Ace acquires another plane as Jet deal gets delayed

Ace acquires another plane as Jet deal gets delayed

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Ace Aviation, which has been fighting Jet Airways for the acquisition of three Boeing B777 aircraft, said that it has acquired another aircraft for the conversion slot in early February 2025.

India's $4bn order to support jobs at Boeing CA

India's $4bn order to support jobs at Boeing CA

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

The deal should keep things humming at the sprawling plant in Long Beach, California through 2014, Boeing spokesman Jerry Drelling said in a Los Angeles Times report.

IAF Celebrates 91st Birthday!

IAF Celebrates 91st Birthday!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Glimpses of the Indian Air Force's 91st Air Force Day celebrations at the Bamrauli Air Force Station in Prayagraj, October 8, 2023.

Bird-hit grounds A-I Boeing

Bird-hit grounds A-I Boeing

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

The passengers were transferred to another Boeing 747 in Mumbai for their onward journey

Boeing, Airbus eye Indian growth as fears of global slowdown mount

Boeing, Airbus eye Indian growth as fears of global slowdown mount

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The number of Indian passengers has jumped more than 20 per cent in the past year

A-I deal re-ignites Boeing, Airbus rivalry

A-I deal re-ignites Boeing, Airbus rivalry

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Air-India's decision to purchase Boeing's 787 Dreamliners has re-ignited the fight for supremacy between Boeing and Europe's Airbus in the civil aviation market, media reports said in Washington.

More than 150 CISF commandos to man Ayodhya airport

More than 150 CISF commandos to man Ayodhya airport

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham' has become the 68th civil airport terminal in the country to come under the umbrella of the specialised aviation security group of the central force.

Boeing works on anti-sub plane for Indian Navy

Boeing works on anti-sub plane for Indian Navy

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

US defence major Boeing has started work on the first P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the Indian Navy.

Boeing to deliver Dreamliners to Air India in 2011

Boeing to deliver Dreamliners to Air India in 2011

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Air India plans to buy 27 B-787 'Dreamliners' from Boeing which are to be delivered in phases.

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Singapore Airlines on Wednesday said it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities in the investigation into the London to Singapore flight which encountered severe turbulence, leading to the death of one passenger and injuring 30 others.

Air India to get 1st Boeing Dreamliner in 2011

Air India to get 1st Boeing Dreamliner in 2011

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a project which was marred by repeated delays and obstacles, is an instance of the most advanced aviation technology available. Its aerodynamic design, engines, flight controls and avionics are almost part of the aviation folklore.

Boeing logs ambitious business plan for India

Boeing logs ambitious business plan for India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Boeing is eyeing commercial aircraft orders worth over $40 billion in the next 20 years and defence sales of another $15 billion over the next ten years from India and has drawn up ambitious plans to source products and services from India to stay competitive globally. In a little over one year, Boeing has inked five agreements with top IT and engineering companies, which will result in key components for its civilian and military aircraft being manufactured in India.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner: First test flight for Air India successful

Boeing 787 Dreamliner: First test flight for Air India successful

Rediff.com24 May 2012

A new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft -- which is to be delivered to Air India -- has successfully completed its first test flight in South Carolina, the plane manufacturing company has said.

AI Express among 3 target operators for new 737 MAX: Boeing

AI Express among 3 target operators for new 737 MAX: Boeing

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Air India Express along with SpiceJet and Jet Airways is one of the three main targets for Boeing in the country as it promotes its new 737 MAX aircraft, which is scheduled to enter commercial operations in 2017.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Here's the world's first hotel built onboard a real Boeing Jumbo Jet.

Boeing delivers one more C-17 aircraft to IAF

Boeing delivers one more C-17 aircraft to IAF

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

This keeps the American aircraft giant on track to deliver five of the large, versatile military transport aircraft to the IAF this year, and five more in 2014.

SpiceJet places order for 42 737 MAX jets with Boeing

SpiceJet places order for 42 737 MAX jets with Boeing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh inaugurated the 5-day long event.

Boeing plans to build world's longest-range passenger jet

Boeing plans to build world's longest-range passenger jet

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Analysts say the 777 is Boeing's most profitable plane, thanks largely to the 777-300ER, a 365-seat version that began operations in 2004.

AI seeks $740 mn loan to buy 6 Boeing planes

AI seeks $740 mn loan to buy 6 Boeing planes

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

While the government is working on final contours for a strategic divestment of its stake in loss-making Air India, the airline is ready with plans to fly to more overseas destinations.

One-third of SpiceJet Boeings off its roster

One-third of SpiceJet Boeings off its roster

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The court order could put SpiceJet's revival plan under stress.