The U.S. Navy recently awarded Boeing a $1.98 billion contract for 13 additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft, continuing the modernisation of U.S. maritime patrol capabilities that will ultimately involve more than 100 P-8As. The contract includes long-lead funding previously approved by the Navy. 

Boeing has called on airlines around the world to carry out fresh inspections on airplanes following a fire on a 787 Dreamliner jet parked at Heathrow airport earlier this month. The airline manufacturer asked carries to look at a transmitter used to locate aircraft after a crash – the Emergency Locator Transmitter.

Boeing and Silk Way Airlines, a cargo carrier based in Baku, Azerbaijan, have announced an order for two Boeing 747-8 Freighters valued at $704 million at current list prices. “Silk Way Airlines’ vision is to be a successful and profitable cargo operator by investing in its fleet and services and continuing to increase its regional and international footprint,” said Zaur Akhundov, president, SW Holding, parent company of Silk Way Airlines.

Boeing and Korean Air have announced the airline has agreed to purchase five 747-8 Intercontinental airplanes and six 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, valued at approximately $3.6 billion at current list prices. Boeing will work with Korean Air to finalise the order, at which time the order will be posted to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.

Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show. The agreements include a firm order for two airplanes previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries website, plus a commitment for an additional seven airplanes.

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has projected a demand for more than 35,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $4.8 trillion. The company released its annual Current Market Outlook today in Paris, forecasting the world fleet to double over the next two decades.