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Farnborough 2018: Qatar Airways places US$1.7bn 777 Freighter order with Boeing
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalised an order for five 777 Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, valued at $1.7 billion at current list prices, was announced as a commitment in April.
Farnborough 2018: Jackson Square Aviation places 30 737 MAX order with Boeing
Boeing and Jackson Square Aviation have announced the leasing company has ordered 30 737 MAX airplanes in its first direct purchase from a jet maker, reflecting the evolution of the airplane lessor’s business and its confidence in the market for 737 MAXs.
Farnborough 2018: DHL places $4.7 billion 777 order with Boeing
Boeing and DHL have announced that the leading international express carrier has placed an order and commitment for 14 Boeing 777 Freighters, and purchase rights for seven additional freighters.
Embraer signs strategic partnership with Boeing
Boeing and Embraer have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.
Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 737 Max
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the first of 30 737 Max jets for Africa’s largest and fastest-growing commercial airline.
Start-up carrier Bamboo Airways orders 20 Boeing Dreamliners
Boeing and Bamboo Airways have announced a commitment for 20 787-9 Dreamliners. The deal, when completed, would be worth $5.6 billion at current list prices.
Jet Airways receives first 737 MAX from Boeing
Boeing and Jet Airways have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX airplane. Jet Airways will be first Indian carrier to fly the new and improved 737 airplane, which delivers a double-digit improvement in fuel efficiency and improved passenger comfort.
Etihad Airways signs with Boeing for new crew management solutions
Boeing has announced an agreement with Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, to provide multiple crew management solutions to support the planning and operation of the airline’s 7,500 crewmembers.
Xiamen Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Seattle, expanding the fleet to 200 aircraft. The 737 MAX is the best-selling civil aircraft in the history of Boeing.
World Trade Organisation finds in favour of US in Airbus subsidy dispute
The World Trade Organisation has found that the European Union has failed to honour multiple previous rulings and has provided more than $22 billion of illegal subsidies to European aircraft maker Airbus.
Qantas to wave farewell to Boeing 747 as it places latest Dreamliner order
Qantas has today announced an order for six additional Boeing 787-9s to fly on its international network. The move is set to bring its fleet of Dreamliners to 14 by the end of 2020.
Boeing signs $4.25bn deal to acquire KLX
Boeing has announced today it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire KLX in order to enhance its growing services business.