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Curran named president of Boeing AvionX
Boeing has named Brendan Curran president of Boeing AvionX, an organisation formed last year to pursue the development and production of avionics and electronics systems.
Commercial aviation drives revenue increase at Boeing
The Boeing Company has reported second-quarter revenue of $24.3 billion. The figure is up five per cent from $23 billion for the same period last year, reflecting higher commercial deliveries and mix, defence volume and services growth.
Jeju Air receives first Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 from Boeing
Boeing and Jeju Air have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first direct-buy Next-Generation 737-800 airplane during a ceremony at the Seattle Delivery Centre.
Boeing predicts looming pilot shortage
Boeing has released its 2018 Pilot & Technician Outlook, projecting demand for 790,000 pilots over the next 20 years. This represents double the current workforce and the most significant demand in the outlook’s nine-year history.
Farnborough 2018: Hawaiian Airlines joins growing list of Dreamliner operators
Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines have finalised an order for ten 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $2.82 billion at list prices. The deal also includes purchase rights for ten additional 787s.
Farnborough 2018: British Airways places 777-300ER order with Boeing
Boeing and British Airways have announced a commitment for three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. British Airways will take the 777s on an operating lease with a leasing company.
Farnborough 2018: VietJet places 100 Boeing 737 MAX order
Boeing and VietJet have signed a memorandum of understanding today at the 2018 Farnborough International for an additional 100 737 MAX airplanes.
Farnborough 2018: Boeing predicts $15tr commercial aviation market over next two decades
Boeing has lifted its long-term forecast for commercial airplanes as rising passenger traffic and upcoming airplane retirements drive the need for 42,730 new jets – valued at $6.3 trillion – over the next 20 years.
Farnborough 2018: Jet Airways fleshes out Boeing 737 MAX 8 order
Boeing and Jet Airways confirmed that the Indian carrier placed an order for an additional 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow.
Farnborough 2018: Romanian Air Transport orders five 737 MAX 8 planes from Boeing
Boeing and Romanian Air Transport, the national carrier of Romania, have signed an order for five 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The order is valued at $586 at current list prices.
Farnborough 2018: GOL increase Boeing 737 MAX order to 135 planes
Boeing and GOL Airlines announced today that the Brazilian carrier is adding the newest and largest member of the 737 MAX family with a new contract that converts 30 current MAX orders to the 737 MAX 10.
Farnborough 2018: United Airlines expands Boeing Dreamliner order
Boeing and United Airlines announced the carrier has expanded its commitment to the 787 Dreamliner program with a repeat order for four more 787-9 planes.