Related to my previous post on the Boeing 787 rollout....when I need 787 news I turn to Flightblogger. It's one of the best resources for news on the new Boeing plane.
Earlier this week Jon Ostrower posted that he had been granted media credentials to the rollout by Boeing. One problem though, getting there, as in cost. He needed to raise $900 in less than a day. Jon posted a donation link and asked his readers to help out.
As it turns out the readers of his blog did it. They raised the funds. As Jon writes:
I am sitting here with my jaw on the floor.I donated my $20 and am glad that things worked out for Jon. I look forward to his coverage.I owe you all a debt of gratitude. From those who gave a dollar or some who cleverly gave $7.87 and to those who gave larger contributions, I am eternally grateful for your support. I am awed at your generosity and your words of encouragement.
I have raised the money to be present with Boeing this weekend in Seattle to cover the roll out of the Boeing 787.
Visitor Comments
Great that it's done this way but I think the PR fokes at Boeing should have send him a ticket as well.
Posted by: Mark Nieuwenhuizen | July 9, 2007 6:44 AM
Hello,
what happend to Jon/flightblogger? It is now only for invited persons. Does Jon got under pressure because his block wasn't in the interesse of some gueys?
Posted by: Tom Clean | October 3, 2007 2:31 AM