Boeing News
Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes
Boeing and Southwest Airlines have announced the carrier will continue to build its business around the 737 Max family - in what amounts to a huge endorsement of the troubled aircraft.
777 Partners endorses return of Boeing 737 Max
Boeing and 777 Partners have announced an agreement to add 24 737 Max planes to the firm’s aviation portfolio. The private investment firm has also taken purchase rights for an additional 60 airplanes.
Boeing 737 Max continues to regain ground
European carriers having been leading the way this month, lifting the in-service fleet above 100 planes for the first time since the resumption of revenue flights in early December.
Collins and Schwab to step down from Boeing board
The Boeing board of directors has announced Arthur Collins and Susan Schwab will retire when their terms expire and will not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders.
Boeing reports near $12bn loss for 2020
Boeing has reported a net loss of US$11.9 billion for financial 2020, or a GAAP loss per share of $20.88, as the full toll of the Covid-19 becomes clear.
CAA clears Boeing 737 Max for return to UK airspace
All airlines will need to go through the necessary steps to return the aircraft to service, including pilot training, which may slow the return of the aircraft to UK skies.
Boeing lays out plans for sustainable aviation
The company hopes to offer commercial planes which are capable and certified to fly on 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuels by 2030 in an attempt to cut carbon emissions.
Doughtie elected to Boeing board as Kennedy departs
Lynne Doughtie has been elected to the Boeing board of directors, replacing Caroline Kennedy who has resigned following three years of service.
Boeing sees plane delivers slip by two thirds
Boeing delivered a total of 59 commercial planes in the fourth quarter capping a disappointing year for the American plane manufacturer. In total, the company delivered 157 commercial jets in 2020.
Boeing fined $2.5bn for 737 Max fraud
Boeing has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle criminal charges centred on the troubled 737 Max. Officials argued the manufacturer hid information from safety inspectors about the design of the aircraft.
American Airlines welcomes Boeing 737 Max back to service
The flight comes after a host of measures by the airline, including flight control updates, maintenance work, fresh pilot training and meetings with flight crews to explain the changes.
Alaska Airlines expands Boeing 737 Max order
The new deal brings Alaska Airlines’ total 737 Max orders and options to 120 airplanes, which will give the fifth largest United States carrier the scale, efficiency and flexibility to expand as air travel recovers.