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R.I.P.: Boeing’s Joe Sutter, ‘Father of the 747’

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

Boeing engineer Joe Sutter, who led the engineering team for the 747 jet in the mid-1960s and played a role in the investigation of the Challenger shuttle disaster in 1986, died this morning at the age of 95. His passing was … Continue reading →

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Boeing trims back 747 jet production

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

The Boeing Co. says it will cut back the production rate for its 747 jets to one every two months and report an $885 million pre-tax charge against earnings, due to the slower-than-expected recovery of the air cargo market. “Global air … Continue reading →

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