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BTN investigates: flydubai adds new aircraft as Dubai World Central operations take-off
With low-cost Middle Eastern carrier flydubai preparing to welcome the latest additions to its fleet, Breaking Travel News’ Phil Blizzard here visits Seattle to discover how Boeing prepares its aircraft for their first flight.
Boeing B747 freighter joins Qatar Airways fleet
Qatar Airways Cargo’s first Boeing B747 freighter has joined the carrier’s expanding fleet having completed its first flight from Doha to Hong Kong. Qatar Airways Cargo operates one of the most modern freighter fleets in the sky comprised of Boeing B777 and Airbus A330 freighters.
Emirates waves goodbye to final Boeing 777-200
Emirates has ceased operation of A6-EMF, the last remaining Boeing 777-200 from its fleet. The aircraft departed from Dubai International to Arizona via Boston for de-registration earlier. Since joining the Emirates fleet in 1996, A6-EMF flew an estimated 60 million kilometres (enough to fly to the moon and back nearly 80 times) and transported hundreds of thousands of passengers to destinations as far and wide as Warsaw and Ho Chi Minh City.
Record commercial deliveries drive up revenue at Boeing
Boeing has revealed second-quarter revenue increased 11 per cent to $24.5 billion on record commercial deliveries. Second quarter 2015 results included the previously announced $536 million after-tax charge on the KC-46 Tanker program reflecting higher estimated costs.
EVA Air reaches $1.5bn deal with Boeing
Boeing and EVA Air have finalised an order for five 777 Freighters. The order, valued at more than $1.5 billion at list prices, will represent the first 777 Freighters to join EVA Air’s fleet, and the first to be delivered to a Taiwanese airline. Boeing first announced EVA Air’s intent to order the five 777 Freighters at the 2015 Paris Air Show last month.
Boeing opens cutting edge research facility in Alabama
Boeing has opened its new research and technology centre in Alabama. The facility will serve as the company’s hub for collaborative technology development with academic institutions and research partners in analytics and simulation in the south-east United States.
Muilenburg appointed as Boeing chief executive as McNerney steps down
The Boeing board of directors has elected Dennis Muilenburg to succeed Jim McNerney in the role of chief executive. Muilenburg will become the tenth chief executive of Boeing when he takes up the role on July 1st. He has served as Boeing president and chief operating officer since 2013.
Ruili Airlines makes major league move with $3.2bn Boeing order
Boeing and Ruili Airlines have revealed that the airline has committed to purchase 30 737 MAXs with the financial support of AVIC International Leasing, amid a surge in China’s passenger traffic. The commitment, valued at $3.2 billion at current list prices, will be subject to the approval of the Chinese government and will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared.
Korean Air announces $12bn in new aircraft orders
Korean Air has signed a memorandum of understanding totalling more than US$12 billion with Airbus and Boeing for the purchase of more than 100 new aircraft today at the Paris Air show. According to the deal, Korean Air will purchase a total of 50 737 MAX-8 – with 30 firm orders and a further 20 options - and two 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners from Boeing.
Boeing delivers first ever all-new plane to Myanmar
Boeing and Myanmar National Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Next-Generation 737-800 leased from GE Capital Aviation Services, the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE. The celebration also marked the first all-new Boeing airplane to be delivered to any Myanmar-based airline.
Boeing begins construction of first 737 MAX in Renton, Washington
Boeing employees in Renton, Washington, have started building the first 737 MAX on schedule. Last week, employees started to assemble the wings for the first 737 MAX flight test airplane. Wings are the first 737 components to be assembled in the Renton production process. “Employees in Renton are the best in the world at building single-aisle airplanes and now this world-class team is building the future with the first 737 MAX,” said Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general manager, 737 MAX.
Boeing names new Middle East president
Boeing has named Bernie Dunn president of Boeing Middle East. Dunn will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and report to Marc Allen, president of Boeing International. The change is effective immediately.