Airlines

Boeing increases production rate of the 787 Dreamliner

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Boeing Co. has raised widebody 787 Dreamliner manufacturing from three to four planes per month as it prepares to ramp up to five a month by the end of the year, a company official said on Tuesday.

To its facility in Charleston, South Carolina, Boeing intends to construct a second production line. The Charleston factory is expected to finish modifying the 787 inventory to meet U.S. Federal Aviation Administration requirements.

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The modification consists of filling in extremely small gaps in the forward pressure bulkhead. Ballard said that Boeing’s plant in Everett, Washington, where 787s are also undergoing FAA standard modifications, will continue to carry out that work. Two months after Boeing revealed a sizable order for over 200 Dreamliners, Ballard announced the rate rise while giving reporters a tour of the company’s Charleston production plant.

After starting the year at a lower rate, the manufacturer declared in April that production had stabilized at three aircraft per month. In 2023, the business expects to deliver between 70 and 80 787 Dreamliners.

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Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.