Boeing through the years: 10 revolutionary aircraft

Thu, 10/27/2011 - 16:40 — Anonymous It started with a seaplane made of
wood, wire and linen in 1916. Then on October 26, 2011, Boeing opened the
latest chapter in its aviation innovation with the 787 Dreamliner's maiden
commercial flight. Aviation enthusiasts went wild, while the rest of us
pretended not to be unduly impressed. By all reports, the plane is not only
impressive but it may well become game-changing.And it's not the first time
Boeing has played a role in altering the commercial aviation landscape. Here
are 10 of the company's greatest planes, with thoughts from Tom Ballantyne,
award-winning aviation journalist and chief correspondent at Orient Aviation
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