Chronology of the aircraft industry (5) 1986-1990

Production of the 747-400 at Everett. (Foto: Boeing)

Chronology of the aircraft industry (5)
1986-1990

1986

:: January 30, 1986 ::

The Boeing 767-300 makes its maiden flight.

:: June 5, 1986 ::

The U.S. Air Force orders two specially equipped 747-200 aircraft to transport the president of the United States.

:: September 25, 1986 ::

Boeing delivers the first 767-300 to JAL Japan Airlines.

:: December 3, 1986 ::

British Caledonian Airways is the first airline to order the proposed McDonnell Douglas MD-11. BCal wants nine aircraft of the type.

:: December 30, 1986 ::

McDonnell Douglas launches the MD-11, with firm orders for 52 aircraft from 12 airlines, plus 40 options.

1987

:: June 5, 1987 ::

Airbus officially launches the A330 and A340 as one single project.

:: December 1987 ::

First flight of the Airbus A300-600R.

1988

:: January 26, 1988 ::

Boeing rolls out the first 747-400.

:: April 29, 1988 ::

First flight of the first Boeing 747-400.

:: September 28, 1988 ::

The Ilyushin Il-96-300 makes its first flight.

1989

:: February 9, 1989 ::

The Boeing 747-400 enters commercial service with Northwest Airlines.

:: June 30, 1989 ::

First flight of the first Boeing 747-400 Combi.

:: July 25, 1989 ::

McDonnell Douglas delivers the last built DC-10 to Nigeria Airways.

:: September 12, 1989 ::

The Boeing 747-400 Combi enters commercial service with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

:: December 8, 1989 ::

The Boeing board of directors authorizes the company to issue firm offers for the 767-X, the development name for what will result in the 777.

1990

:: January 10, 1990 ::

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 makes its maiden flight.

MD-11 takes to the air. (Foto: Boeing)

:: August 1990 ::

Boeing delivers first of two presidential 747-200s (Air Force One) to the U.S. Air Force.

:: October 15, 1990 ::

United Airlines orders 34 Boeing 777s and takes options on 34 more.

:: October 29, 1990 ::

The Boeing board of directors approves the launch of the 777.

:: November 8, 1990 ::

The FAA certifies the McDonnell Douglas MD-11.

:: December 7, 1990 ::

McDonnell Douglas delivers the first McDonnell Douglas MD-11 to Finnair

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