Boeing News
Boeing Canada Winnipeg to expand Murray Park Road site
Boeing Canada Winnipeg has announced plans to increase its Murray Park Road manufacturing site by more than 22 per cent, primarily to house new composites work for the Boeing 737 MAX. The building will be expanded by 14,000 square meters to a total of 62,000 square meters of manufacturing space.
Boeing slows 747-8 production rate as demand slackens
Boeing has announced it will adjust the production rate for the 747-8 program from two airplanes to 1.75 airplanes per month because of lower market demand for large passenger and freighter airplanes. Boeing will continue to monitor market conditions and their effect on production rates moving forward.
Turkish Airlines outlines $6.9bn Boeing order
Turkish Airlines has confirmed a deal to buy 95 planes from Boeing. The airline revealed it would buy 20 planes in 2016, 20 in 2018, 15 in 2019, 30 in 2020 and ten in 2021 from the US aircraft maker.
Boeing opens new Everett Delivery Center
Boeing has opened its new expanded Everett Delivery Center, a world-class facility which will be the home of deliveries for the 747-8, 767, 777 and 787. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Boeing employees, customers and state dignitaries.
Boeing delivers 1,000th airplane to China
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the 1,000th Boeing airplane for China, one of the world’s most dynamic markets for commercial airplanes. Boeing forecasts that China will need 5,260 new airplanes, valued at $670 billion, in the next 20 years.
Boeing reaches 737 milestone in Malaysia
Boeing has delivered the 7,500th 737 to come off the production line to Malaysia-based Malindo Air. Malindo Air is a joint venture by Jakarta, Indonesia-based Lion Air and Malaysia’s National Aerospace and Defence Industries.
Ryanair places largest plane order in European history
Ryanair has signed an agreement with the Boeing to purchase 175 new Next Generation 737-800 airplanes. When finalised, the deal will be worth nearly $15.6 billion at current list prices, and will allow Ryanair to grow its airline to more than 400 airplanes, serving more than 100 million passengers per year across Europe by the end of the delivery stream in 2018.
Boeing signs six plane deal with SWISS
Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines have announced a commitment today for six 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The airplanes, valued at $1.9 billion at list prices, were selected for the airline’s long-haul fleet renewal.
Air China places 31 plane order to boost fleet
Boeing has announced Air China has agreed to buy two Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals, one 777-300ER (Extended Range) and 20 Next-Generation 737-800s. In addition, Air China Cargo, a subsidiary of Air China, has agreed to buy eight 777 Freighters.
Air Lease Corporation places $3.2bn Boeing order
Boeing and Air Lease Corporation have announced an order today for ten 777-300ERs (extended range) airplanes. The order, valued at $3.2 billion at current list prices, adds to the growing portfolio of long-haul airplanes for the Los Angeles-based leasing company.
Icelandair boosts Boeing order
Boeing and Icelandair have announced a firm order today for 16 737 MAX airplanes, valued at more than $1.6 billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment for 12 airplanes in December 2012, has been increased to 16 airplanes and includes 737 MAX 8s and 9s, as well as purchase rights for eight additional 737 MAXs.
SilkAir prepares for Boeing switchover
Boeing and Singapore-based SilkAir have announced a five-year exclusive pilot training agreement. The training agreement will support SilkAir’s fleet transition to Boeing airplanes.