Air Premia launches Boeing 787 flights from Seoul to Washington Dulles, expanding its US long-haul network and competition.
Boeing 787
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner represents a significant advancement in commercial aviation technology and design. Boeing unveiled this wide-body airliner on January 29, 2003, as the 7E7 project, shifting focus from the earlier unconventional Sonic Cruiser concept to a more efficiency-oriented design.
As an American-made aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner showcases Boeing’s commitment to innovation in the commercial aerospace sector. The company developed this airliner to meet the growing demand for more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly long-haul aircraft.
With 75 aircraft in service, the Hawaiian airlines fleet is smaller than that of major U.S. carriers.
Singapore Airlines continues to record strong performance on routes with high demand for business and leisure travel.
An Air Premia 787-9 departing Newark was stopped by ATC after turning onto the wrong taxiway, prompting quick correction and a safe departure.
Singapore Airlines (SQ), is expanding capacity on its Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)–Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) route as demand for Taiwan travel continues to grow.
Air Europa UX91 diverted to Boston after reporting minimum fuel near JFK, landing safely following priority handling.
Airlines operating Boeing 787 jets and Boeing 777s from U.S. hubs are being asked to replace mode control panels (MCP) following reports of uncommanded altitude changes.
Unlike most global airlines, U.S. carriers forbid pilots from taking short, regulated naps mid-flight — a decision rooted in FAA policy that some experts say could increase fatigue risk rather than reduce it.
Boeing secures major 787 Dreamliner orders from Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways as Central Asia expands global connectivity.
India’s aviation regulator faces growing pressure from pilots to reconsider its decision to extend Boeing 787 flight duty hours.