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Boeing chief Muilenburg issues personal statement following 737 Max crashes
Following an initially muted response to the crash of two Boeing 737 Max planes, Boeing chairman and chief executive Dennis Muilenburg has issued a personal statement on the tragedies.
Ethiopian transport minister seeks to link Boeing 737 Max crashes
Ethiopian transport minister, Dagmawit Moges, has said there are “clear similarities” between recent accidents involving Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air jets.
Lufthansa confirms 40 new aircraft as part of fleet modernisation
Lufthansa Group has agreed deals for the purchase of a total of 40 state-of-the-art aircraft for its airlines. The 20 Boeing 787-9 and 20 additional Airbus A350-900 planes will primarily be replacing four-engine aircraft.
Boeing 737 Max grounded by Federal Aviation Administration
Boeing and the United States Federal Aviation Administration have grounded the worldwide fleet of 737 MAX aircraft as concern grows about its airworthiness.
Federal Aviation Authority refuses to suspend Boeing 737 Max operations
Pressure is mounting on the FAA to act after the crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines over the weekend
UK joins growing Boeing 737 MAX 8 ban
The CAA has moved to suspend operations of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in UK airspace, following the lead of China, Australia and Singapore. The move follows the crash of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines over the weekend.
China leads grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 following latest crash
Chinese authorities have suspended the use of the Boeing 737 Max 8 by domestic carriers following the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft over the weekend. It was the second fatal accident involving the aircraft type following its launch in 2017.
Boeing completes ForeFlight acquisition in United States
ForeFlight has partnered with Boeing for the past two years to bring aviators Jeppesen’s aeronautical data and charts through its popular mobile platforms.
Toulouse appointed senior vice president of communications at Boeing
Boeing has named Anne Toulouse as senior vice president of communications, leading the company’s global communications and brand activities.
Bamboo Airways places US$3bn Dreamliner order with Boeing
Bamboo Airways, a start-up airline founded in 2017, began commercial operations in January, offering flights linking the capital of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with cities in Vietnam.
Boeing welcomes $18.6bn 777X order from British Airways
Reporting strong financial results today, International Airlines Group has also committed to purchasing up to 42 777X planes from Boeing. The commitment is valued at up to $18.6 billion at list prices.
Vietjet doubles Boeing 737 MAX order to 200 planes
The carrier plans to use the added capacity to meet growing demand across Vietnam, as well as to serve popular destinations throughout Asia.