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New human resources leadership for Boeing
Boeing has elected Heidi Capozzi, 46, a corporate senior vice president, and named her to replace Tony Parasida as the company’s human resources leader effective March 1st, 2016. Parasida, senior vice president of human resources and administration, has announced his intent to retire this spring after a 38-year Boeing career.
China Southern Airlines confirms $8.4bn Boeing order
Boeing has confirmed that China Southern Airlines has announced a commitment to purchase 80 737s. The commitment includes a combination of 30 Next-Generation 737s and 50 737 MAX airplanes, valued at $8.38 billion at current list prices.
Port of Seattle to explore aviation biofuel options
The Port of Seattle, Alaska Airlines and Boeing are partnering to move toward a significant environmental goal: powering all flights by all airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with sustainable aviation biofuel. Sea-Tac is the first United States airport to lay out a long-term roadmap to incorporate aviation biofuel into its infrastructure in a cost-effective, efficient manner.
McNerney to take seat on board at Boeing
Boeing chairman Jim McNerney has announced that the company’s board has elected Randall Stephenson as a new director, effective February 2016. Stephenson, 55, has been chairman and chief executive of AT&T, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, since 2007. AT&T is a global leader in integrated connectivity solutions for businesses and consumers, including video entertainment, mobility, network security, high-speed Internet and voice services.
Jet2.com confirms $288m Boeing 737-800 order
Boeing and UK leisure airline Jet2.com finalised an order today for three Next Generation 737-800s, valued at $288 million at current list prices. Jet2.com previously ordered 27 Next Generation 737-800s in September 2015 and operates an all-Boeing fleet of more than 60 airplanes.
Boeing boosts share repurchase program and increases dividend
The Boeing board of directors has raised the company’s authorisation for its share repurchase program to $14 billion and declared that the company’s quarterly dividend will increase 20 per cent to $1.09 per share. “Once again, we are demonstrating our commitment to a balanced cash deployment strategy that fuels investments in our people, innovation and growth, and returns significant value to our shareholders,” said Boeing president Dennis Muilenburg.
Testing to begin as Boeing rolls out first 737 MAX 8
Thousands of Boeing employees in Renton, Washington, have celebrated the completion of final assembly of the first 737 MAX 8. “Today marks another in a long series of milestones that our team has achieved on time, per plan, together,” said Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general manager, 737 MAX, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Boeing signs latest 737 order with BOC Aviation
Boeing and BOC Aviation, announced an order for 22 737 airplanes, building on the leasing company’s existing order book to fulfil customer demand. The order consists of 11 Next-Generation 737-800s and 11 737 MAX 8 airplanes. “This order demonstrates our continued confidence in the Next Generation 737 aircraft for its proven high performance, reliability and asset value,” said Robert Martin, managing director and chief executive officer of BOC Aviation.
Copa Airlines reaches fleet milestone with Boeing delivery
Copa Airlines has taken delivery of the 100th airplane to join its fleet, a Boeing 737-800 decorated with a special decal celebrating the airline achieving this important milestone. The airplane, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital, flew from Seattle to its Panama City home base, where it was welcomed by a special ceremony.
Boeing anticipates $350 billion Latin American aviation market
Boeing has projected the Latin American commercial aviation market will grow at one of the highest rates in the world over the next 20 years. As a result, Boeing forecasts the region’s airlines will need 3,050 new airplanes valued at $350 billion. “The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean will grow faster than the rest of the world over the long term,” said Van Rex Gallard, vice president, Sales, Latin America, Africa and Caribbean, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Crystal Luxury Air expands operations with Boeing Business Jet purchase
Crystal Cruises is pioneering new fronts in the luxury travel industry with the purchase of a Boeing Business Jet B777-200LR, offering an array of global itineraries for its expanded brand extension Crystal Luxury Air. The announcement comes on the heels of Crystal’s ground-breaking news in July of an extensive brand expansion, which will include extravagant air holidays around the world aboard a luxurious Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
EVA Air launches new livery with latest Boeing 777
EVA Air has taken delivery of its 22nd Boeing 777-300ER at the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington. During the delivery, EVA Air also unveiled a new corporate identity system and livery. EVA Air chairman K.W. Chang and Boeing vice President Jeff Klemann led the ceremony. The EVA Air chairman, a certified pilot who has earned the rank of captain, took charge of the cockpit for the ferry flight to Taipei and departed Seattle’s Paine Field Airport at 13:30.