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Business News // 1 decade ago

Boeing launches a longer Dreamliner, the 787-9

An executive at U.S. plane maker Boeing said the new Dreamliner would hopefully lift the brand's reputation, just as it lifts its passengers.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Boeing: Dreamliner 787 planes delayed

Airlines could receive Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes a month or two later than scheduled because of a September production slowdown, the company said.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

GE engines tested on Boeing 787

The new Boeing 787 completed its first test flight over the skies of Seattle with engines designed by General Electric, aerospace company Boeing announced.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

Boeing 787 cleared for further tests

Aerospace company Boeing received expanded type inspection authorization for its 787 program from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the company said.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Boeing official confident about Dreamliner

The head of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner program said he's confident the U.S. aerospace company's newest passenger jet will have its first official flight this year.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

BMD Watch: Russia radar base threat

The Kremlin will withdraw its offer to allow the United States to jointly operate with Russia radar stations for ballistic missile defense in southern Russia and Azerbaijan if Washington pushes ahead with deploying missile defense systems against ICBMs in Central Europe, a senior Russian general said last week.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

BMD Watch: ABL COIL modules installed

Boeing said in a statement last week that with its industry teammates and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency it achieved a milestone for the Airborne Laser missile defense program with the installation of all six chemical oxygen iodine laser modules on the ABL aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

BMD Watch: Boeing assesses GMD program

Boeing said Jan. 7 it had replied to a MDA request for industry feedback on the follow-on GMD program.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

Boeing, NG complete ABL improvements

U.S. companies Boeing and Northrop Grumman have completed time-saving procedures and tests on the Airborne Laser.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

Boeing installs chemical laser on aircraft

U.S. company Boeing said Monday its high-energy chemical laser system was ready for a series of crucial tests.

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This intercept is further proof that GMD can provide our nation with an effective defense against the threat of long-range ballistic missiles
Boeing/Raytheon GBI-EKV kills ICBM target Dec 09, 2008

This test demonstrated that the Ground-based Mid-course Defense -- GMD -- system can defeat a long-range ballistic missile target
Boeing/Raytheon GBI-EKV kills ICBM target Dec 09, 2008

This test is significant because it demonstrated that the Airborne Laser missile defense program has successfully integrated the entire weapon system aboard the ABL aircraft
ABL laser fired through beam control system Dec 02, 2008

With the achievement of the first firing of the laser aboard the aircraft in September, the team has now completed the two major milestones it hoped to accomplish in 2008, keeping ABL on track to conduct the missile shoot-down demonstration planned for next year
ABL laser fired through beam control system Dec 02, 2008

The Extended User Evaluation will expand the envelope of the Advanced Tactical Laser and further demonstrate how this ultra-precision engagement capability can significantly reduce collateral damage
Russia live-fires cruise missiles from nuke bombers Oct 22, 2008