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787 Development Jets
Two versions of the Boeing 787 have been in service for a while. However, development activities continue. The 787-10 is still undergoing flight test but work also continues on the older jets. Some of this is also related to the … Continue reading
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T-45 Nose Gear Door Sequencing
With a title like that, who could resist reading this one! The T-45 is a plane I have a close affinity with. It was my involvement with the project that first brought me to work in the US and it … Continue reading
Does No-One Want This 747? Tell Me the Story…
This is a request for information from anyone who might know the story. The 747-8I has not been a huge success for Boeing. It has sold in limited number with the biggest customer being Lufthansa. A long time 747 operator, … Continue reading
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Emirates’ Latest on Test
An Emirates 777-300ER is hardly a rarity. They have a huge fleet of them and, since this one is a new build aircraft on test at Boeing, the fleet is going to grow. What made this one fun was the … Continue reading
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Max Development and Production Jets
Boeing has completed flight testing of the first version of the 737 Max family, the Max 8. The Max 9 is currently in flight test and I posted shots of one of those aircraft here. While some additional flight testing … Continue reading
Dreamlifter Shape Explored
Since the Dreamlifters are a regular feature around this part of the world, catching a movement is not a big deal. That gives you a chance to think about shooting the planes in a different way. I have been interested … Continue reading
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Tagged 747-400lcf, aircraft, airliner, airplane, Boeing, cargo, civil, dreamlifter, Everett, freighter, jet, kpae, Paine Field, photo, washington
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Two Tankers
The KC-46 Pegasus tankers have appeared in the blog before but only on the ground. That post can be found here. I have finally seen them flying. A couple of them were airborne on test flights from BFI and, while … Continue reading
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Departing Dreamlifter Finds the One Cloud
A convenient departure of a Dreamlifter from Everett meant I could get up there to see it go. The day was very nice so I was optimistic of getting a reasonable shot of it. I saw it taxi out at … Continue reading
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Portland Eagle Launches
The F-15s based at Portland International Airport are an active bunch. From what I understand, they tend to launch two waves of jets a day, one first thing in the morning and the next around lunchtime. I was there early … Continue reading
Has the Catfish Escaped Me? NO!
The first Boeing 757 built was kept by Boeing as a test aircraft and never went to an airline. When Boeing became a partner in the F-22 Raptor program, a new use was found for the aircraft. It was fitted … Continue reading