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Private use for big North Charleston Boeings boosted by efficiency
The Boeing Co. says the efficiency of some of its planes is boosting a different kind of customer interest in its aircraft, including the North Charleston-based 787s. A division called Boeing Business Jets has sold up to four premium long-range jets to undisclosed “VIP customers.” Orders include two 787-8 Dreamliners[...]
Breeze starts two new nonstop flights out of Charleston
Breeze Airways is adding two more destinations from Charleston this month, with nonstop flights to Portland, Maine, and Charleston, W.Va. For the next week, tickets can be bought for as little as $39 one way to West Virginia and $99 to Portland, excluding taxes and fees, according to a news release from the airline. Flights [&he[...]
Saudi royalty celebrates $37B deal with North Charleston visit
Boeing on Friday celebrated a $37 billion deal to make Dreamliners for Saudi airlines. Guests included Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States. Leaders from Saudi carriers Saudia and Riyadh Air were at the North Charleston home of the 787 Dreamliner program[...]
North Charleston’s 787 Dreamliners to fly for overseas airline
Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered eight 787-8 Dreamliners made by Boeing to support the growth of its long-haul fleet. The airline and Boeing said in a news release that the efficient jets will enable the Central Asian carrier to profitably open new routes from Azerbaijan and boost capacity for inbound tourism. Aze[...]
SkyDrive, local leaders to gather for first time in South Carolina to discuss ‘flying car’ initiative
Japan-based SkyDrive Inc. and local economic development leaders for the first time will gather in The Palmetto State to reveal details of the company’s launch in South Carolina. The event will take place May 23 at the North Charleston Business Expo presented by the Charleston Regional Business Journal and the city of[...]
Avelo adds first ever non-stop flight from Charleston to East Coast destination
Avelo Airlines has added a second non-stop service to its list of destinations out of Charleston. The airline is expanding service at Charleston International Airport (CHS) with exclusive nonstop flights to Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), according to an Avelo news releaes. Avelo will be the only airline flying betwee[...]
North Charleston Dreamliner production to continue despite new FAA concerns
A leak in some lavatory faucets on certain Boeing Dreamliners is the subject of new concerns by the FAA, but the company said Dreamliner deliveries will not be affected as those concerns are addressed. Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner production program is based in North Charleston. The Associated Press reports that the Federal Avi[...]
Spirit Airlines announces new nonstop flights out of Charleston
Spirit Airlines has launched new nonstop services from Charleston International Airport, and has added a flight to a popular entertainment destination. The new nonstop flight options will take passengers to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR), and Philadelphia (PHL), according to a Spirit news release. Spirit also announced an e[...]
Breeze Airways announces new nonstop flight out of Charleston
Breeze Airways has announced a new nonstop destination from Charleston. The airline will introduce service to Charleston, W.Va. (CRW) on May 31, marking the airline’s newest nonstop destination from CHS, its biggest base. Breeze will operate the new flight twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. “We’re excite[...]
Orders from the Gulf could mean sale of 121 North Charleston Dreamliners
Saudi Arabian carriers today announced plans to buy up to 121 of North Charleston’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The two airlines account for at least 78 aircraft with options that could mean as many as 43 additional Dreamliners, according to a Boeing news release. In total, the carriers today announced their intent to purchase[...]
JetBlue announces new daily nonstop flight from Charleston
On the heels of its 10-year anniversary in Charleston, JetBlue Airways has announced a new daily nonstop service from Charleston International (CHS) to New York City’s Westchester County Airport (HPN) beginning May 25. “We are pleased to add yet another way for local residents to have more access to the New York metr[...]
Hong Kong airline’s growth plan includes new order for North Charleston Boeings
A young Hong Kong-based carrier is buying Boeing airplanes to build its business. Greater Bay Airlines and Boeing today announced an order for 15 737-9 airplanes in an agreement that includes a commitment for five 787 Dreamliners to support GBA's long-term plan to launch international long-haul service. The airline, whi[...]
