Then in early November the 747-8I achieved ‘power on’ for the first time, allowing engineers to begin functional tests on the aircraft. According to Boeing, power on is a series of tasks that methodically energise and activate the aircraft’s systems, with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems brought on line. (Boeing) Commercial This content is available

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce must be wondering why his luck has deserted him. The much publicised QF32 engine failure in early November served to completely overshadow Qantas’s 90th anniversary celebrations. What should have been a time of pride and celebration of a stellar 90 year history of technical innovation and engineering excellence instead was more