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US International Trade Commission rules in favour of Bombardier in C Series dispute
In a surprise decision, the International Trade Commission has found that the aviation industry in the United States is not “materially injured” by the import of 100- to 150-seat civilian aircraft from Canada. The decision means Bombardier will not have to pay a proposed levy of over 200 per cent to import its C Series jets to the United States.
Boeing establishes seating joint venture with Adient
Boeing and Adient have announced the formation of Adient Aerospace, a joint venture that will develop, manufacture and sell a portfolio of seating products to airlines and aircraft leasing companies.
Boeing sets new delivery records as orders surge for 2018
Boeing delivered more commercial airplanes than any manufacturer for the sixth consecutive year and set an industry record with 763 deliveries in 2017, driven by high output of the market-leading 737 and 787 jets. At the same time, the company grew its backlog with 912 net orders, reflecting healthy demand for its single-aisle and twin-aisle airplanes.
Turkish Airlines orders three 777 freighters from Boeing
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced that the carrier has ordered three more 777 freighters. The new order came weeks after the carrier took delivery of two of the large cargo jets as part of its plan to further expand its freight business.
Titan Airways welcomes second Boeing 737-400 to fleet
Titan Airways, an international passenger and freight air charter provider, has announced the introduction of a second Boeing 737-400 jet to its fleet.
Mauritania Airlines welcomes Boeing 737 MAX 8 to fleet
Boeing and Mauritania Airlines International have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s new 737 MAX 8. The Mauritanian carrier becomes the first operator of the new and improved airplane in Africa.
Boeing finalises $27b 737 Max deal with flydubai
Boeing and flydubai have finalised the purchase of 175 737 Max airplanes in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history. The deal – which includes options for an additional 50 jets – is valued at $27 billion at current list prices.
Boeing applauds US corporation tax reductions
Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg has praised a tax bill passed by the United States congress. The law, which is poised to be signed into law, will be a critical driver of business, economic growth, and innovation for the United States and for Boeing, he said.
US secretary of commerce sides with Boeing on Bombardier dispute
United States secretary of commerce Wilbur Ross has found in favour of United States-based manufacturer Boeing in a dispute over aircraft sales. Ross ruled Canada-based Bombardier received government subsidies and sold its C-Series jets below cost price in the US, a step likely to lead to tariffs of more than 200 per cent on the plane.
Boeing further increases shareholder dividend
The Boeing board of directors today declared the company’s quarterly dividend will increase 20 per cent to $1.71 per share.
Primera Air signs for two further Boeing 737 Max 9 airliners
Primera Air has signed the purchase of two additional Boeing 737 Max 9 airliners for 2019, thereby increasing the order to a total of ten new units.
Aerolíneas Argentinas takes delivery of first 737 MAX
Boeing and Aerolíneas Argentinas have celebrated the delivery and commercial debut of the first 737 MAX airplane for the airline and for Latin America.