Boeing News

China Airlines Finalizes Landmark Order for Up to 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and China Airlines announced they have finalized an order for up to 24 787 Dreamliners, as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations. The deal includes a firm order for 16 of the longest range 787-9 with options for eight additional jets, a landmark purchase that will enable the airline to meet its long-term sustainability goals.

China Airlines to Purchase 16 New Boeing 787-9
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, announced the purchase of 16 Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft fitted with the General Electric GEnx engine today (8/30). Deliveries are expected to commence in 2025 and the next-generation aircraft will become the mainstay of the medium-capacity wide-body fleet

China Airlines to Purchase 16 New Boeing 787-9 Passenger Aircraft
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, announced the purchase of 16 Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft fitted with the General Electric GEnx engine today (8/30). Deliveries are expected to commence in 2025 and the next-generation aircraft will become the mainstay of the medium-capacity wide-body fleet
Boeing prepares to swap engines from MAX inventory
Planning is underway to take engines from the large inventory of stored 737 MAX aircraft to install on new production airplanes, LNA confirmed.

Bonza’s first Boeing 737 MAX arrives in Australia
Boeing has delivered the first 737-8 airplane to Bonza, a new carrier that becomes the first Australian airline to fly the new 737 MAX. Bonza held an arrival ceremony to commemorate the milestone and welcome the arrival of the fuel-efficient 737-8 at its Sunshine Coast base.

Boeing to open Japan research centre and expand sustainability partnerships
Boeing will strengthen its partnership with Japan by opening a new Boeing Research and Technology centre. The facility will focus on sustainability and support a newly expanded cooperation agreement with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Boeing names Brian Besanceney as new communications chief
Boeing has named Brian Besanceney as the company’s senior vice president and chief communications officer. A corporate affairs leader with more than 25 years of strategic communications and government relations experience, including senior roles at Walmart and Disney, Besanceney will oversee all aspects of Boeing’s communications.

Boeing forecasts demand for 2.1 million new aviation personnel
Boeing’s 2022 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts demand for 2.1 million new aviation personnel over the next 20 years to safely support the recovery in commercial air travel and meet rising long-term growth.

Virgin Atlantic adopts Boeing’s Digital Sustainability Solutions
Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings have selected Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor digital solution to optimise efficiency and reduce fuel consumption across their fleets of Boeing aircraft.

Boeing forecasts demand for 41,000 new planes by 2041
Boeing has projected demand for more than 41,000 new airplanes through 2041, underscoring aviation industry resilience two years after the pandemic first struck.

Boeing to showcase newest jets at Farnborough Airshow
Boeing will fly the newest and largest members of its 737 MAX and 777X airplane families at the Farnborough International Airshow this month and present new tools in the push toward more sustainable and autonomous flight.

Boeing, ESG and Lufthansa Technik expand partnership
Boeing, ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH and Lufthansa Technik have signed a three-party agreement that reinforces joint efforts to support Germany’s new P-8A Poseidon fleet. With the new agreement, Boeing, ESG and Lufthansa Technik will be the team responsible for executing the P-8A sustainment program in Germany.