Boeing News
BOC Aviation places $8.8bn order with Boeing
Boeing has announced an order by BOC Aviation for 50 737 MAX 8s, 30 Next-Generation 737-800s and two 777-300ERs (Extended Range). The order, valued at $8.8 billion at list prices, is the largest in BOC Aviation’s 20-year history and part of the Singapore-based leasing company’s effort to grow its portfolio of fuel-efficient airplanes.
Boeing rolls out 5000th Next-Generation 737
Boeing rolled out the 5000th Next-Generation 737 this week. The airplane is a Boeing C-40A Clipper, a modified 737-700C, which will serve as a transport aircraft for the US Navy.
Hainan Airlines reaffirms Boeing commitment with new 737 MAX 8 deal
Boeing and Hainan Airlines today announced that the two companies are finalising terms and working toward a purchase agreement for 50 737 MAX 8s, reaffirming the Chinese airline’s preference for an all-Boeing single-aisle fleet. The commitment, valued at more than $5.1 billion at current list prices, will be subject to the approval of the Chinese government and will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared.
Qatar Airways signs $19bn Boeing 777-9X deal
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalised an order for 50 777-9Xs, valued at $18.9 billion at current list prices. The 777X order, first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, was part of the largest product launch in commercial jetliner history. In addition, the airline announced a commitment for 50 additional 777-9X purchase rights.
Monarch Airlines links with Boeing for fleet modernisation at Farnborough
Boeing and Monarch Airlines today announced that the two companies are finalising terms and working towards a Purchase Agreement for 30 737 MAX 8s, marking the start of a fleet transition for Monarch to Boeing single-aisle airplanes. The order, valued at $3.1 billion at current list prices, will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website complete.
Boeing predicts $5.2tn airplane market by 2044
Boeing projects a demand for 36,770 new airplanes over the next 20 years, an increase of 4.2 per cent from last year’s forecast. The company released its annual Current Market Outlook today in London, estimating the total value of those new airplanes at $5.2 trillion.
Emirates Airline finalises $56bn Boeing order
Boeing and Emirates Airline have finalised an order for 150 777Xs, valued at $56 billion at list prices. First announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, the order by the world’s largest 777 operator was part of the largest product launch in commercial jetliner history.
Lufthansa reaches Boeing 747-8 milestone
Lufthansa’s 14th Boeing 747-8 has landed in Frankfurt, becoming the 76th jumbo the airline has received from the American manufacturer since the 1970s and a veritable milestone in aviation history. This aircraft, whose tail number is D-ABYP (‘Yankee Papa’), is the 1,500th jumbo built in the world.
China Eastern Airlines places record Boeing order
China Eastern Airlines has placed an order for 80 new Boeing 737 aircraft.The Shanghai-based carrier, which earlier this year agreed to buy 70 new single-aisle aircraft from Airbus, has now sought to balance out its acquisition strategy by placing an order for 80 B737s. The Boeing deal comprises both the standard model and the new fuel-efficient B737 MAX.
Boeing snaps up solutions company AerData Group
Boeing has announced it is acquiring AerData Group, which provides integrated software solutions for lease management, engine fleet planning and records management. Based in the Netherlands, AerData also provides technical services for aircraft and engine operators, lessors, and maintenance, repair and overhaul companies.
EVA Air receives latest 777-300ER delivery from Boeing
Boeing and EVA Air have celebrated the airline’s first double delivery as the airline received its 16th and 17th 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. Taiwan-based EVA Air will be the first airline in the world to operate 777-300ERs with Panasonic’s complete state-of-the-art eX3 in-flight entertainment system.
Boeing confirms 9 Air order for 50 737 aircraft
Boeing is pleased that 9 Air has committed to 50 Boeing 737s, including Next-Generation 737s and 737 MAXs. The airline intends to introduce the world’s best-selling, 737 family of airplanes into its fleet as it prepares to launch revenue service later this year.