Boeing News

QANTAS PREPARES TO FAREWELL BOEING 717; WELCOMES MORE NEW AIRCRAFT
Qantas will mark the end of an era with the departure of one of its Boeing 717 jets, the first of its type to be registered and flown in Australia. The departing 717 (registration VH-NXI) holds a special place in the Qantas Group’s modern history, having operated Jetstar’s first flight between Melbourne and Launceston on the day the airline started flying in May 2004.

Boeing Publicly Launches “Cascade” to Support Aviation’s Net Zero Goal
Data modeling tool quantifies strategies, enables collaboration on decarbonization solutions

Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Boeing 787 Dreamliner Cabin Design; Introduces Leihōkū Suites
Cabin designs immerse guests in natural materials and celestial elements throughout their journey

Boeing 737 MAX Entry to Service
Qatar Airways recently had the opportunity to add a small number of Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft to its fleet, the first of which arrived in Doha on 15 Apr. Since its arrival the aircraft has undergone post-delivery maintenance which has included IFE streaming installation and the aircraft has been used for pilot training almost every day.

Emirates SkyCargo to double its capacity in next decade
Emirates SkyCargo has added 2 Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, showing its strong confidence in the global cargo market in a current environment of volatility.

Ryanair Places Its Biggest Boeing Order for up to 300 737 MAX Jets
Deal includes 150 firm orders and 150 options for 737-10 model Selection of largest 737 MAX jet helps Ryanair expand business with more seats and better environmental performance

Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Visits Boeing South Carolina
Ambassador of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States joins leadership from Saudi carriers SAUDIA and Riyadh Air to celebrate recent 787 Dreamliner announcement with teammates at Boeing South Carolina

JAL to introduce first Freighter in 13 years under new business model
Aiming to secure stable revenues by expanding alliances with partner companies

Etihad Airways to triple passenger numbers by 2030 in ‘next chapter of growth’, CEO says
Etihad Airways plans to grow its fleet to 150 planes by 2030 from about 70 jets flying currently and 80 aircraft by year-end

Etihad takes comfort to the next level with new 787 Dreamliner seats unveiled at ATM
Etihad to take delivery of three new Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Q3 2023

Azerbaijan Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet, Finalizing Order for More Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Eight new Dreamliners will help Azerbaijani flag carrier provide more service and new routes

Boeing Expands ecoDemonstrator Flight Testing with ‘Explorer’ Airplanes
Boeing will use first Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 787-10 Dreamliner, to partner with four countries on operational efficiency testing