Boeing completed the ultimate load test on the static test 787 airframe, ZY997, at Everett on March 28. The test — officially dubbed Condition 18b — evaluated the ability of the wing-body structure to ...

In fact, ensuring a comfortable ride for those onboard is a real consideration for manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. New aircraft work to mitigate the effects of turbulence on the airframe and ...

The jet's wing flex allows the aircraft to withstand challenging outside conditions while limiting disturbance for passengers ...