Boeingâs Delta IV rocket not up to the mark
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Boeing Co.&#39;s Decatur-built Delta IV heavy-lift rocket failed to put a dummy satellite payload in the orbit it was supposed to.
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In the 13 years since Boeing last introduced a new jetliner, it has slogged through one of the toughest stretches in its lengthy history, enduring corporate scandals, major production problems, executive turnover and even questions about whether it should abandon the commercial airplane business.
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Sept. 6, 2004 âThe damage report isn&#39;t even complete, much less an understanding of the impact Hurricane Frances will have on NASA&#39;s wallet and scheduled return of the shuttle fleet to flight.
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The Air Force&#39;s dummy 6.7-ton satellite rode Boeing&#39;s Decatur-made Delta IV Heavy into the wrong orbit last week, but the test proved the new rocket is capable of being the workhorse of the future.
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SEATTLE -- Boeing's 787 Dreamliner exists largely in the minds and computers of its engineers. But that hasn't tempered the excitement of airline executives eager to get their hands on the plane. Built with high-tech materials, the aircraft promises superb fuel efficiency, a quieter ride and more...
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As Airbus chipped away at Boeing&#39;s dominance of the commercial-airplane market throughout the 1990s, Boeing grumbled that European subsidies gave its rival an unfair edge by lowering the amount of cash Airbus needed to develop new jets.
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Fierce competition between giant aircraft makers, Boeing and Airbus, has been heating up. The US government and the European Union have both stepped in to boost their prospects.
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A new heavy-duty Boeing rocket designed to haul super-sized military satellites into space failed during a test flight to put a dummy satellite into its intended orbit, officials said Wednesday.
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Delta Air Lines Inc., which is transforming its business to reduce costs and attract more fliers, blamed high fuel prices, low fares and hefty charges as it reported a $2.2 billion fourth quarter loss that was much steeper than a year ago.
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Boeing&#39;s new heavy-lift Delta 4 rocket must wait a further week before making its maiden flight from Florida, US. All the technical issues on the 70m-tall (230ft) vehicle that delayed its weekend blast-off
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WASHINGTON - Boeing Co. said Wednesday it had successfully launched its Delta IV heavy-lift rocket for the first time, but a demonstration satellite was placed at a lower orbit than planned.
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While much of the public focus surrounding Delta Air Lines Inc.&#39;s turnaround efforts has been on the need for pilot concessions, some analysts believe the carrier&#39;s massive debt is a bigger challenge and the one more difficult to resolve
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Japan Airlines&#39; decision to replace older aircraft with Boeing Co.&#39;s new 7E7 passenger jet represents a modest success for the US aircraft maker, but Boeing is far from declaring victory in its rivalry with Europe&#39;s Airbus to woo Asian
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Business News, NEW YORK, A computer glitch at Delta Air Lines Inc.&#39;s regional carrier Comair that stranded thousands of travelers over the Christmas weekend was largely due to a system that was old and operating beyond capacity, a source familiar with the
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Engineers at NASA, Boeing, are working to realize the longtime dream of a flying car--but admit we're still decades from a Jetson-like world.
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Boeing Co. and airlines are resisting a U.S. government proposal to require closer monitoring of rudder performance on 737 aircraft, years after two crashes prompted a design change and other measures.
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The mobile service tower (MST) was retracted from around the Boeing Delta 2 rocket at launch pad 17B at Cape Canaveral, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, exposing the vehicle as the countdown entered its final hours before liftoff.