Alaska Air Group is giving its Tokyo flights operated by Hawaiian Airlines out of Seattle a big upgrade, with Hawaiian's Boeing 787 Dreamliner now slated for the route.

All of the weight reductions and aero efficiency gains for the 787 improved fuel economy by 20% compared to the 767, its predecessor. You might be wondering, if the drag reduction benefits are so worthwhile,

At least 12 more widebody jets are headed to Gulf Air as it aims to modernize its fleet and expand its network of global destinations.

But the incident has drawn attention to the aircraft involved: the 787 Dreamliner, the first of a modern generation ... During that period, according to Boeing, it carried more than a billion passengers. There are currently more than 1,100 in service ...

Boeing (BA) recently secured a significant agreement with Gulf Air for the purchase of 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, potentially expanding to 18, a move supporting approximately 30,000 U.S. jobs. Over the past quarter,

Boeing said Bahrain-based Gulf Air agreed to purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more, an order that will bring the carrier's firm order book to 14 of the widebody jets.

I filmed the stunning Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner demo at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow. Watching it glide through tight turns and steep climbs was incredible. This display really showed off the Dreamliner's agility and quiet power in the skies.

Boeing Co.’s 787 order book has risen by at least 12 under a deal with Mideast carrier Gulf Air that includes an option for 6 more of the SC-built widebodies.

The jet maker said it has agreed to sell 12 of the aircraft to the airline, with options for six more.