USAF C-17 Globemaster III performing an assault landing during Luchtmachtdagen 2019 at Volkel AB

VIDEO – USAF C-17 PERFORMING AN ASSAULT LANDING AT LUCHTMACHTDAGEN 2019

VOLKEL, NETHERLANDS – Watch how this massive Boeing C-17 Globemaster III from USAF March ARB (Air Reserve Base) in California, showcases its ability to land at a very short runway during this impressive so called Assault Landing. This awesome video was recorded by YouTuber Jerry Taha Aviation during the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Luchtmachtdagen 2019 airshow, held last Summer at Volkel Air Base. ☆☆☆ … Continue reading VIDEO – USAF C-17 PERFORMING AN ASSAULT LANDING AT LUCHTMACHTDAGEN 2019

FLYHIGH.NEWSJanuary 22, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

10 years after the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's first flight

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VIDEO – 10 YEARS SINCE THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE BOEING 787 DREAMLINER

CHARLESTON, SC – On December 15, 2009 the Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off for the first time. The beautiful and fuel efficient 787 is a remarkable work of art to many Boeing employees and aviation lovers around the world. The aircraft has been a huge success so far and its success will continue for decades to come. Boeing is remembering all of their favorite 787 … Continue reading VIDEO – 10 YEARS SINCE THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE BOEING 787 DREAMLINER

FLYHIGH.NEWSDecember 28, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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BOEING FIRES ITS CEO DENNIS MUILENBURG

SEATTLE – Boeing has fired its chief executive Dennis Muilenburg on Monday. The CEO’s handling of the aircraft manufacturer’s 737 MAX crisis had angered airlines, lawmakers, regulators and victims’ families. Muilenburg is held responsible for the company’s worst crisis in its 103-year history, since two 737 MAX aircraft crashed in October 2018 in Indonesia and in March 2019 in Ethiopia, killing 346 people. The aircraft … Continue reading BOEING FIRES ITS CEO DENNIS MUILENBURG

FLYHIGH.NEWSDecember 23, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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BOEING WILL TEMPORARY HALT PRODUCTION OF TROUBLED 737 MAX IN JANUARY

SEATTLE – In January Boeing will temporarily halt production of its troubled 737 Max aircraft, the aircraft manufacturer said. Production of the aircraft had continued despite of the aircraft type being grounded worldwide for 9 months after 2 fatal accidents. As a result Airlines must therefore cut their network and no new aircraft will be delivered for months, which means that 400 MAXs are now … Continue reading BOEING WILL TEMPORARY HALT PRODUCTION OF TROUBLED 737 MAX IN JANUARY

FLYHIGH.NEWSDecember 17, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

Spectacular go around and landing of KLM B787 during storm at Amsterdam Airport

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VIDEO – SPECTACULAR GO AROUND & LANDING OF KLM B787 DURING STORM AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – Watch how this beautiful KLM B787 Dreamliner had to battle the storm to eventually land safely on runway 18R – also known as the Polderbaan – after it had to perform a spectacular Go Around during a storm on August 10 at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, with strong gusts up to 100 kph (62 mph) and some windshear on short final. The … Continue reading VIDEO – SPECTACULAR GO AROUND & LANDING OF KLM B787 DURING STORM AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

FLYHIGH.NEWSOctober 29, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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THE DAY A BOEING TEST PILOT PERFORMED A BARREL ROLL WITH THE 707

SEATTLE, WA – This month, 64 years ago, there was a Boeing test pilot who performed a barrel roll with the Boeing 367-80, known as the Dash 80. It’s incredible and surreal to see such a big airplane perform a barrel roll. This is the remarkable story behind the famous Dash 80 barrel roll. The Dash 80 was an American quadjet-prototype aircraft built by Boeing to … Continue reading THE DAY A BOEING TEST PILOT PERFORMED A BARREL ROLL WITH THE 707

FLYHIGH.NEWSAugust 31, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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REMEMBERING JOE SUTTER, ‘FATHER OF THE BOEING 747’

SEATTLE – Today we remember Boeing icon Joe Sutter. He passed away 3 years ago on August 30, 2016 at the age of 95. In the mid-60s, Sutter led the team that designed the Boeing 747. He was given the nickname “Father of the 747”. Father of the 747 Joseph Frederick “Joe” Sutter (March 21, 1921 – August 30, 2016) was an American engineer for the Boeing Airline … Continue reading REMEMBERING JOE SUTTER, ‘FATHER OF THE BOEING 747’

Jerry TahaAugust 30, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – BOEING REVEALS ‘DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT’ 787

SEATTLE – Watch as innovation and inspiration rolls out of Boeing’s paint hanger. Boeing applied a stunning full body decal to the 787 Dreamliner – the largest decal on a 787 jet ever. Boeing thanks their employees who support the Boeing Employees Community Fund and who inspired the design! Learn more about this special 787-9 Dreamliner and how the Boeing employees help dreams take flight. … Continue reading VIDEO – BOEING REVEALS ‘DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT’ 787

FLYHIGH.NEWSAugust 21, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – BLUE ANGELS VISIT BOEING IN ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – The Blue Angels were flying high as they stopped to greet employees at Boeing St. Louis. Hear from the pilots about what it means to visit the home of the F/A-18s used by the squadron. ☆☆☆ (Image: from Boeing video) FLYHIGH.NEWSAviation News, Videos and More! Continue reading VIDEO – BLUE ANGELS VISIT BOEING IN ST. LOUIS

FLYHIGH.NEWSAugust 9, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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THE IMPACT OF THE BOEING 737 MAX GROUNDING

SEATTLE, WA – KING 5 Aviation Specialist Glenn Farley explains in this video how the lack of 737 deliveries is impacting American Airlines and other airlines in the world. It looks like it’s going to take more time for Boeing to fix the software problems of the 737 MAX. The 737 MAX could be grounded until the end of this year. The US aviation regulator said it … Continue reading THE IMPACT OF THE BOEING 737 MAX GROUNDING