Final assembly began today on the third flight-test airplane for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

This is the fifth Dreamliner to be loaded into the first position of the 787 production system. The static test airframe moved April 25 from the Final Assembly to its test rig in another bay of the Everett, Wash.-based factory. Both the fatigue test airframe and the second flight-test airplane have advanced to the next position in production, where assembly and systems installation work continues.
“We are receiving assemblies that are much more complete,”

Next-Generation Bombardier Challenger 605 Jets To Join Flexjet Fleet

Challenger 605 jets are among 24 new aircraft to enter service with Flexjet in 2008
Introduction of new jets every year gives Flexjet one of the youngest fractional jet ownership fleets
Bombardier Flexjet, the fractional business jet ownership program of Bombardier Aerospace, has announced the induction of Bombardier’s new Challenger 605 jets into the Flexjet fractional fleet.
“We are pleased to offer our customers the ultimate fractional jet ownership experience with the introduction of the Challenger 605 business jet, which provides superior wide-cabin comfort, technology, flexibility and productivity,” said Mike McQuay, president, Bombardier Flexjet.

Boeing and Air France reached a historic milestone

Boeing and Air France reached a historic milestone this week with the delivery of Air France’s 50th 777. The Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) is the carrier’s 25th of that model type and joins a fleet of another 25 777-200ERs that together comprise the core of the airline’s long-haul fleet.
“This is truly a great day for Air France and Boeing,” said Pierre Vellay, senior vice president of New Aircraft and Corporate Fleet Planning for Air France. “The 777 is the mainstay of our long-haul fleet and elemental to our success and future growth plans. We look forward to further integration of this exceptional airplane later this year, when Air France takes delivery of the world’s first 777 Freighter.”
Air France is the launch customer for Boeing’s newest addition to its freighter family,