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Turkish Airlines completes Boeing Dreamliner order
Boeing and Turkish Airlines has finalised a firm order for 25 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. The firm order will allow Turkey’s flag carrier to further meet the growing demand at its home airport, Istanbul’s third airport, and improve the flying experience for passengers.
Hawaiian Airlines signs for ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Hawaiian Airlines has selected the market-leading 787 Dreamliner as its flagship airplane for medium to long-haul flights. As part of the selection, Hawaiian intends to purchase ten 787-9 jets from Boeing, valued at $2.82 billion at list prices.
Keating appointed executive vice president of government operations at Boeing
Boeing has named Tim Keating as executive vice president of government operations. Keating, 56, has served as senior vice president of government operations since joining Boeing in May 2008.
First Boeing 737 MAX lands at Icelandair
Boeing and Icelandair have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX as the Icelandic carrier seeks to grow and renew its fleet and enhance its trans-Atlantic operations.
Aeroméxico receives first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Boeing and Aeroméxico have celebrated the delivery of the first of up to 90 737 MAX airplanes. Mexico’s global airline plans to use the more fuel-efficient and longer-range MAX jets to expand its network across the Americas.
Boeing reaches Air Force One deal with president Trump
Boeing has reached an agreement with American president Donald Trump to build two new Air Force One planes. The deal, valued at $3.9bn, comes despite previous opposition from Trump, who had argued the planes are too expensive.
TUI welcomes bio fuel powered 737 MAX delivery flight
As IATA calls for the use of more sustainable aviation fuel, TUI has welcomed the first ever 737 MAX delivery flight on bio jet fuel. The move is an important part of TUI’s commitment to the future of sustainable aviation.
Norwegian welcomes final Boeing 737-8 as 737 MAX era begins
Norwegian has taken delivery of its 100th direct buy Boeing 737-800 aircraft, the last of this aircraft type to join its fleet. Norwegian originally ordered 42 737-800 in 2007 and leased 26 of these aircraft between 2008 and 2016.
Boeing unveils finalised 737 MAX 10 configuration in Singapore
Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 has reached a major milestone as the program completes the firm configuration on the airplane. This means engineers now have all the design requirements in place for what will be the largest member of Boeing’s single-aisle family.
Boeing debuts first 737 MAX 7 ahead of 2019 launch
Boeing marked another airplane development milestone today as thousands of employees celebrated the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company’s Renton, Washington, factory.
Oman Air takes delivery of first 737 MAX from Boeing
Boeing and Oman Air celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX airplane, one of 30 that Oman Air will operate as it expands its fleet and service. The flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has long operated the efficient and reliable Boeing 737.
Favourable tax environment drives up results at Boeing
Boeing has reported fourth-quarter revenue of $25.4 billion with GAAP earnings per share of $5.18 and core earnings per share of $4.80 reflecting record deliveries and strong performance. The figure also reflected the impact of a favourable tax reform of $1.74 per share.