Boeing cuts 747-8 production to 1.5 per month

Boeing has had to cut its production rate yet again!

The rate now stands at 1.5 per month from a previous deduction to 1.75 back in April.

Boeing remains committed to the 747-8 programme over the long term.

As of 30 September, Boeing's order backlog for the 747-8 stood at 28 freighters and 23 passenger aircraft.

Airbus ditch Lithium-Ion batteries on A350

Airbus are to ditch using Lithium-Ion batteries on its A350 over complexity concerns. It follows a number of problems Boeing has had with its Lithium-Ion batteries on its 787. The 787 has been grounded for over a month. Airbus will revert to the older nickel-cadmium type batteries.

Here's what happened to Boeing Lithium-Ion batteries.

U.S C-17's help the French!

The U.S have helped the french air force and french army with ongoing operations in Mali. It joins the UK in providing C-17 aircraft to help transport troops and equipment. Both the US and UK have no intention of deploying soldiers to the country.

China's Y-20 takes to the skies!

China's Y-20 has finally achieved it's maiden flight with flight tests now underway. The plane took off on Saturday 26th January and is a new milestone for China's air force!

We're growing!

Thanks to you, 2012 has been a very successful year for us. We've grown by more than 700%. That's an amazing achievement! Something we're all quite proud of.

Now lets make 2013 another great year to remember! With your continued support, AircraftRecognition.co.uk can grow by another 700% this year, maybe more?

How can you help us grow?

There are many ways in which you can help AircraftRecognition.co.uk grow. What ever method you decide to use, you know we appreciate it!

From liking, sharing and commenting on our posts on facebook, to subcribing, liking, sharing and commenting on our Youtube channel - It all helps!

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And last but not least, we've recently joined pinterest. We're uploading more and more aircraft photos to it every day so you can easily pin them to your wall.

With all this choice, I wouldn't know what to pick.

So go ahead! Help us make 2013 another successful year!

American's long awaited new livery...

It's about time that 'change is in the air' at American. With an ageing fleet of aircraft, a new look couldn't come at a more better time. The old livery scheme was disapproved by many and American are hoping this new livery will help increase profits. A fresh new look will work in American's favor.

787's Grounded!

787's in Europe, Japan and the US have been grounded over safety concerns. The 787 has suffered a cracked windscreen, fuel leaks, electrical fires and even brake failure all in the same week. The 787 is Boeing s flagship aircraft. The FAA says the 787 will remain grounded until Boeing can demonstrate the lithium-ion polymer batteries are safe.