Boeing News
Cathay Pacific expands Boeing order for long-haul aircraft
Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways announced that Cathay Pacific has ordered an additional 747-8 Freighter and three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, valued at about $1 billion at current list prices, will bolster Cathay Pacific’s 747-8 Freighter fleet and 777-300ER fleet to 14 and 53, respectively.
Boeing delivers first improved 747-8 to Cathay Pacific
Boeing has delivered the first 747-8 with performance-improved GEnx-2B engines as part of the airplane’s Performance Improvement Package. A Cathay Pacific Airways 747-8 Freighter was the first 747 to deliver with the PIP engines.
Cathay Pacific signs on for Boeing 777-9X order
Boeing and Cathay Pacific today announced the airline’s decision to become Asia’s first 777X customer with an order for 21 777-9X airplanes, as part of Cathay’s future long-haul fleet strategy. The order is valued at more than $7 billion at current list prices.
Boeing links with Norwegian for maintenance applications
Boeing has announced Norwegian Air Shuttle has signed an agreement to implement Boeing’s new suite of mobile maintenance applications to enhance productivity and efficiency in its line maintenance operations. With these applications available on iPad devices, Norwegian maintenance technicians will have real-time, mobile access to technical manuals, part numbers and parts inventory availability, maintenance history and other information needed to support time-critical maintenance tasks.
Boeing announces $10bn share buyback programme
Boeing chairman Jim McNerney has announced the Boeing board of directors has authorised an additional $10 billion for the company’s share repurchase plan and declared that the company’s regular quarterly dividend will increase by approximately 50 per cent to 73 cents per share. “These actions reflect sustained, strong operational performance by our businesses, increasing cash flow, and our confidence in the future,” said McNerney.
Boeing praises new trade agreement
Boeing has issued a statement praising the news government officials representing members of the World Trade Organisation have successfully negotiated a new trade package that includes a Trade Facilitation Agreement. “The trade agreement announced this past weekend is a positive development for global trade and for the millions of Americans who provide products and services to global markets,” explained Boeing.
Development milestone for Boeing 777X
Boeing announced today that low-speed wind tunnel tests have begun for the Boeing 777X, a major milestone in airplane development. “This is the first major development milestone for the program since we launched the program last month,” said Terry Beezhold, vice president and chief project engineer of the 777X program.
Korean Air and Boeing begin work on training facility
Korean Air and Boeing, along with Incheon City, have started construction of a state-of-the-art aviation training center at Incheon’s Free Economic Zone. The training center will house 12 full flight simulators and train 3,500 pilots per year supporting Korean Air’s flight training programs.
Xiamen Airlines celebrates Boeing century
Boeing and Xiamen Airlines have celebrated the 100th airplane to join the China’s only all-Boeing carrier. Formed in 1984 as China’s first joint venture between CAAC and a municipal government, Xiamen Airlines started services in 1985 with two Boeing 737-200s serving three cities.
Ethiopian Airways receives first 777-300ER
Boeing has delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) jet to GE Capital Aviation Services for lease to Ethiopian Airlines. The 777-300ER is now the largest airplane in the Ethiopian flag-carrier’s fleet and will provide it with increased capacity and improved operating economics on key routes from its base in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
Dubai Air Show: Boeing takes US$100 billion as 777X launched
Major orders for the next generation Boeing 777X, the 787 Dreamliner and the narrow-bodied 737 have given the American aircraft manufacturer a spectacular start to the 13th Dubai Air Show. Phil Blizzard talks to Randy J Tinseth, vice president, marketing, commercial airplanes, Boeing about the orders and the appeal of the show’s star - the Boeing 777X. He also talks about the innovations passengers can expect with this next generation aircraft which is being developed around the hugely successful Boeing 777.
Dubai Air Show: Boeing launches 777X program with record orders
Boeing has launched the 777X program at the 2013 Dubai Airshow with a record-breaking number of customer orders and commitments for the newest member of its twin-aisle product family. Agreements for 259 airplanes from four customers across Europe and the Middle East provide a strong foundation to support development and production of the airplane.