Boeing News
Boeing completes 737 MAX 8 configuration
Boeing has completed the firm configuration of the 737 MAX 8. This milestone marks completion of the major trade studies that define the capabilities of the 737 MAX family.
Silk Way builds Azerbaijani cargo capacity with Boeing deal
Boeing and Silk Way Airlines, a cargo carrier based in Baku, Azerbaijan, have announced an order for two Boeing 747-8 Freighters valued at $704 million at current list prices. “Silk Way Airlines’ vision is to be a successful and profitable cargo operator by investing in its fleet and services and continuing to increase its regional and international footprint,” said Zaur Akhundov, president, SW Holding, parent company of Silk Way Airlines.
GPS system improved as new Boeing satellite enters service
The Global Positioning System, which millions of people use every day for precise navigation and timing, recently became more accurate and reliable as the fourth Boeing GPS IIF satellite began operating in the U.S. Air Force network.
Korean Air place $3.6bn order with Boeing
Boeing and Korean Air have announced the airline has agreed to purchase five 747-8 Intercontinental airplanes and six 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, valued at approximately $3.6 billion at current list prices. Boeing will work with Korean Air to finalise the order, at which time the order will be posted to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.
Boeing completes largest ever European deal with Ryanair
Boeing and Ryanair have finalised a firm order for 175 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes, valued at $15.6 billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment in March, is Boeing’s largest ever aircraft order from a European airline.
Qatar Airways boosts Boeing 777-300ER fleet with Paris deal
Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show. The agreements include a firm order for two airplanes previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries website, plus a commitment for an additional seven airplanes.
Skymark Airlines commits to Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing and Tokyo-based Skymark Airlines have announced the airline’s intent to select the Boeing 737 MAX as its next generation single aisle aircraft of choice, making it Japan’s first airline to do so. The announcement came on the first day of the 2013 Paris Air Show.
Boeing predicts $4.8tn in aviation spending by 2033
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has projected a demand for more than 35,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $4.8 trillion. The company released its annual Current Market Outlook today in Paris, forecasting the world fleet to double over the next two decades.
Boeing schedules 787 Dreamliner pair for Paris Air Show
A pair of superefficient 787 Dreamliners will be the featured Boeing products on display at the Paris Air Show, which begins June 17 at the Le Bourget exhibition center. One 787 will perform daily flying displays from Monday through Friday, while the other – a Qatar Airways 787 – will be on static display. The Boeing ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system will appear as part of the U.S. Corral display throughout the show.
First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner enters final production stages
Boeing has begun final assembly of the first 787-9 Dreamliner. The newest member of the 787 family began taking shape on schedule in Everett, Washington, when Boeing started joining large sections of the super-efficient jet.
Test flight for Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental enhanced performance package
A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental has successfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. The package is designed to improve the fuel efficiency of the popular jetliner.
Boeing overcomes Dreamliner debacle to record strong financials
Boeing has reported first-quarter core earnings per share increased 24 per cent to $1.73, driven by strong performance across the company’s businesses. First-quarter 2013 results included the expected benefit of $0.19 per share for the 2012 research and development tax credit; first-quarter 2012 included a benefit of $0.11 per share related to a favourable court judgment on satellite litigation.