Boeing News
Vietnam Airlines Signed a Memorandum of Understanding With Boeing to Purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX
Vietnam Airlines has announced its intention to purchase 50 narrow-body Boeing 737-8s in a multi-billion-dollar deal. The announcement coincides with US President Joe Biden’s visit to Vietnam for key talks on trade and closer diplomatic relations.
Qatar Airways and Xiamen Airlines Launch New Codeshare Partnership
First Chinese airline to operate passenger nonstop flights between Mainland China and Qatar, which coincides with the 35th Anniversary Year of diplomatic relations between the two countries
Boeing, Aviation Capital Group Finalize Order for 13 737 MAX Jets
Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC announced today the airplane lessor has finalized an order for 13 737 MAX jets, increasing the lessor’s order book to 47 737 MAXs.
Airplane Arrives at Boeing Site for X-66A Modification
Boeing has ferried an MD-90 airplane to the site where it will be modified to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) configuration as part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.
Boeing Donates $500,000 to Assist with Wildfire Recovery and Relief Efforts in Hawaii
Boeing is committing $500,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Hawaii following deadly wildfires that have devastated Maui communities.
EL AL Israel Airlines welcomes latest Dreamliner to fleet
EL AL Israel Airlines has welcomed the arrival of its sixteenth Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The plane landed in Israel earlier after a direct flight from the Boeing factory in Seattle using sustainable aviation fuel.
MORE FLIGHTS ON QANTAS NETWORK WITH ARRIVAL OF NEW 787 AIRCRAFT
Qantas has officially welcomed its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Australia. It’s the eighth new aircraft added to the Qantas Group fleet so far this year, in addition to two A380s that have returned from long-term storage, as the airline continues to increase its international capacity.
Boeing forecasts demand for new aviation personnel over next 20 years
Boeing has forecast demand for 2.3 million new aviation personnel over the next 20 years with Africa and South Asia being among the fastest growing regions.
Ethiopian Airlines , Boeing and ThinkYoung Inaugurate STEM School in Ethiopia
The program will provide students and teachers with more than 300 hours of classes and hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
Greater Bay Airlines To Expand To Vietnam
Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines (HB) is expanding its international reach with its announcement to commence direct services to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Iraqi Airways Celebrates Delivery of its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Increased stability in Iraq enabling airline to expand its international network and profitably open new routes with 787-8 Dreamliner
Riyadh Air signs deal for 90 GEnx engines to power Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet
Following its recent agreement for a wide-body order of 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, Riyadh Air has signed a deal for 90 GEnx-1B engines to power its new fleet. The order also includes spare engines and a TrueChoice services agreement.